Your Life by Design

Your Life by Design

By Kaphryn LeeEducationSelf-Improvement
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Your Life by Design episodes

  • 10. Beni Chan: Expat Life in Singapore, Making Friends as an Adult, Cultural Identity

    Today, I explore Beni's career shift, expat life, and travel adventures, offering insights and inspiration for navigating life's changes.

    We chat about:

    • Expat Life - Beni shares her life in Singapore, discussing her social life and how she became part of the expat community.
    • Career Shifts - We explore her move from Vancouver's real estate to tech sales in Singapore, including the challenges and opportunities.
    • Travel Stories - We delve into her adventures and the impact of remote work on her way of living.
    • Cultural Roots - We both discuss our immigrant backgrounds, family stories, and experiences growing up in different cultures.

      • If you've got a question for us, send me a message at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram at @KaphrynLee

      42 min
    • 09. Bal Sieber: Couples Hacks, Mind Games, Trauma of Being Robbed, and So Much More

      I sit down with my other half, Bal Sieber, for a chat filled with laughter, aiming to bring some happiness into your day and brighten your mood.

      We cover:

      • Our clever tricks for picking movies on movie nights.
      • A wild story about getting robbed in the middle of the night.
      • Our unique philosophy that everything should serve more than one purpose, and our own term for it.
      • Bal's experiences with psychological strategies on the basketball court.
      • And a bunch of other fun and interesting stuff we've encountered together.

        • Questions for us?

        Send me a message at [email protected] or drop me on Instagram ⁠@KaphrynLee⁠.

        AND! Don't miss out on my "Sunday 3's" newsletter at ⁠www.kaphryn.com/sunday3s ⁠where every Sunday, I send you:

        3 nuggets of wisdom from me

        2 powerful quotes from others

        1 thought-provoking question to mull over

        55 min
      • 08. Does your gratitude routine actually work?

        In this episode, we take a closer look at how we practice gratitude and if it's really working for us.

        • Listing vs. Living Gratitude: Discussing the difference between writing down what we're grateful for and actually experiencing gratitude in our daily lives.
          • When Gratitude Feels Forced - Addressing the times when we feel pressured to be grateful, even if it doesn't come naturally.
            • Finding Your True Grateful Moments: Sharing tips on how to identify and cherish the moments that truly make us feel grateful.
              • Turning Gratitude into Action: Offering ideas on how to transform feelings of gratitude into meaningful actions or changes in our lives.

                • You can reach me at [email protected], or DM me on Instagram at @KaphrynLee

                Don't forget to follow or subscribe to this Podcast so you don't miss our weekly episodes!

                Talk soon!

                14 min
              • 07. Feeling extra low? Here's my take on bouncing back

                Today, I'll share with you what I do to pull myself out of those really low days and get back on track.


                • Why sometimes we just feel stuck and disconnected.
                • How being glued to our phones and social media impact our mental and physical state.
                • Figuring out how to stop those negative thoughts from taking over.
                • What I do in my journal to sort through my thoughts and feelings.
                • How to pick a 'Word of the Week' to keep myself focused and uplifted.

                  • You can reach me at [email protected], or DM me on Instagram at @KaphrynLee

                  Don't forget to follow or subscribe to this Podcast so you don't miss our weekly episodes!

                  Talk soon!

                  12 min
                • 06. What makes doing what we love so hard to do!

                  Sometimes we feel like we gotta choose between what's fun and what's sensible.

                  It's weird how we feel bad when we want to have fun, right?

                  Well, I'm here to chat about it. I'll tell you about my own ups and downs and how I look for little hints from the world to do more of what I love.

                  7 min
                • 05. Jess Pugh: Lasting Wellness Habits for Any Lifestyle

                  I sit down with Jess, a fat-loss nutritionist, to discuss how to make wellness a sustainable lifestyle, whether you're a digital nomad, a busy parent, or just always on the go.


                  Here's What We Cover:

                  • Jess's approach to turning weight loss into lasting wellness habits
                  • How Jess's upbringing has shaped her into the person she is today
                  • Easy ways to prioritize your health without spending a fortune
                  • The power of small, consistent habits in achieving long-term goals
                    • 42 min
                  • 04. Mia Rosenzweig: Spiritual IQ + Consciousness Hacking—Navigating Change and Find Harmony

                    With insights on Spiritual IQ and Consciousness Hacking, discover how to live a more fulfilling life.

                    Join us as we dive into strategies for embracing change and achieving work-life harmony.

                    We chatted about:

                    Moving abroad

                    • Finding joy and inspiration in new environments.

                      • Experiencing new cultures

                      • The transformative power of embracing diversity.

                        • Less woo-woo, more respect

                        • A grounded look at the essence of spirituality.

                          • Work-life harmony

                          • Techniques for avoiding burnout and achieving balance.

                            • Embracing change

                            • Why staying flexible can be your greatest asset.

                              • Life lessons and leaps of faith

                              • When and how to take calculated risks.

                                • Spiritual IQ

                                • Using spiritual intelligence as a tool for life navigation.

                                  • Consciousness hacking

                                  • Practical methods to shift your mindset and improve well-being.


                                    • Tune in to redefine your approach to life's challenges and opportunities.


                                    47 min
                                  • 03. Finding your way when life feels off-track

                                    Let's get you on track to designing a life that's uniquely yours!

                                    We'll chat about:

                                    • My personal anecdotes of feeling stagnant
                                    • The itch of questioning the usual and what's considered "right"
                                    • Recognizing signs of discomfort and the desire to seek change
                                    • The joy of choosing your own way and finding clarity in what truly excites you
                                    • 3 simple and practical steps to help you pivot.

                                      • Join me and discover your way forward!

                                      9 min
                                    • 02. Whose 'Normal' Is It Anyway?

                                      Examining societal norms and their influence on our lives.

                                      We dive into:

                                      • The pressures we feel to fit in and where they come from.
                                      • Stories from my own journey of questioning and redefining my 'normal'.
                                      • How traveling can seriously shake up what you thought was "the usual way of doing things."

                                        • And oh, make sure you have your journal ready!

                                        I'll be sharing some prompts to get you thinking about your own 'normal' and what it means to you.

                                        11 min
                                      • 01. A nomad's confession: in search of home

                                        Hi! It's Kaphryn here with the very first episode of 'Pieces of Home'.

                                        Dive in as I:

                                        1. Reveal the not-so-smooth launch of this podcast adventure.
                                        2. Share a bit about my life growing up as a first-generation Chinese-Canadian.
                                        3. Chat about my travels and the quest for that 'perfect' home.
                                        4. Break down what 'home' and 'belonging' really mean to me.
                                        5. Toss out 3 journaling prompts to get you thinking about your own ideas of home.

                                          6. So, come join the convo. It's all about heart, home, and those big life questions. See you there!


                                          17 min

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                                        There are people you meet who make you question what’s possible.