Turning Pain Into Power

In this guest episode, Lauren talks with Daralyse Lyons about her story of sexual abuse and battling an eating disorder from an early age. Through these challenges, she has continued to grow her career as being known as the transformational storyteller. The two talk about the connection between pain and empathy and how important it is to stay aligned with a higher power to set you free.  To stay up to date with Daralyse Lyons, her website is https://www.daralyselyons.com/ and her Instagram platform is https://www.instagram.com/daralyselyons/. 

Host Lauren Phillips talks about a mash-up of feelings that live under the umbrella term "Anticipatory Anxiety". As someone who has struggled with anxiety for as long as she can remember, Lauren breaks down how she is learning to challenge herself to push through intrusive thoughts and achieve tasks in a non-linear way without becoming overwhelmed. 

In this guest episode, Lauren talks with Arti Kumar-Jain about finding the puzzle pieces to life. Arti lost her mother in 2019 due to Overarian cancer leading her to launch a non-profit while maintaining her existing holistic health company. The two talk about how your life can unfold once you achieve your most authentic self.

In this guest episode, Lauren talks with author and Harvard grad, Bracha Goetz. Bracha shares her story about how she overcame her food addictions and used her spiritual detour to lead her into discovering the purpose of life. Bracha has published 39 books with the common thread of searching for a joyful life. The two discuss the 5 pleasures of life as well as what the secret sauce to living your best life is. 

Host Lauren Phillips talks about her stance on what rejection really is and why we shouldn't get worked up over what didn't work out for us. She shares examples of how she has endured rejection, whether it's relative to jobs or relationships.

In this guest episode, Lauren talks with Gracie Cox as she shares her story about endometriosis. Gracie was diagnosed with Stage 3 Endometriosis about 3 years ago while in college. The two take you through their college transition from the South to the North as women and how important it is to have uncomfortable conversations in order to maintain personal growth.

In this guest episode, Lauren talks with Anita Hsieh. Anita shares how having her stroke at the age of 24 helped her figure out what it is she doesn't want out of life leading her to become hyperaware of what her body now needs. We talk about how learning to say no to plans truly helps all parties involved, especially when you physically don't have the energy. 

In this episode, Lauren shares how she is changing her lens to look at the world through shades of gray as opposed to black and white. She refers to a powerful paragraph from 'Untamed' by Glennon Doyle and how it sparks the thought of there is no timestamp on feelings. 

In this guest episode, Lauren talks with Katie Bloomer. Katie maintains a sustainable way of life while navigating through high school and deciding what her next steps are for college. We talk about how her dad's double lung transplant may have influenced her service-driven mindset. Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waste.free.katie/

Host Lauren Phillips talks about where she came from, how she has shifted her mindset on her transition between North Carolina and New York City, and the importance of investing in yourself. 

In this introductory episode, host Lauren Phillips discusses what Turning Pain Into Power will consist of.