Your Life by Design

By Kaphryn Lee

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

Not because they’re famous or wildly successful, but because they’ve chosen a different way to live.

Some travel the world. Some buil... more

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How many episodes does Your Life by Design have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Your Life by Design episodes:

December 11, 202310. 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
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42min
December 02, 202309. 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
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55min
November 29, 202308. 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!
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14min
November 17, 202307. 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!
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12min
November 06, 2023 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.
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7min
October 29, 202305. 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
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42min
October 22, 202304. 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.
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47min
October 15, 202303. 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!
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9min
October 08, 202302. 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.
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11min
October 01, 202301. 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:
Reveal the not-so-smooth launch of this podcast adventure.

Share a bit about my life growing up as a first-generation Chinese-Canadian.

Chat about my travels and the quest for that 'perfect' home.

Break down what 'home' and 'belonging' really mean to me.

Toss out 3 journaling prompts to get you thinking about your own ideas of home.
So, come join the convo. It's all about heart, home, and those big life questions. See you there!
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17min

FAQs about Your Life by Design:

How many episodes does Your Life by Design have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.