Lauren Black
Anchored Decisions
Decisions can be paralyzing... whether it's a major life decision like should I quit my job or which house should I buy, or those small everyday decisions that wear you out — what to eat, what to wear, which events to say yes to. Join host Lauren Black, the world's biggest overthinker turned decision coach, to hear expert insights, real-life decision stories and faith-based strategies to help you navigate your decisions with ease and confidence. If you want to take action, live with purpose, and lead a better life, then subscribe and tune in weekly to the Anchored Decisions show.
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Lauren Black
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Dec 16, 2025
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Episodes
014: How to Help Your Adult Children Make Good Decisions without Overstepping 16.05.2024 33:23
In this episode, I chat with Michelle Croyle, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Abundant Freedom Counseling, on how parents can help their adult children make good decisions. We talk about finding the balance between offering guidance and allowing their adult children to make their own decisions... and how this process actually starts while their children are young, not after they'v...
013: How to Help Your Kids Make Good Decisions 09.05.2024 42:52
In this episode, we dive deep into how to guide your kids toward making good decisions. Join me and life coach, Entrice Rowe, as she shares expert advice on nurturing your child's decision-making skills, and the foundation needed for learning to make good choices. We discuss how to not overstep when letting your kids have some autonomy, what to do when you need to intervene, and how to model good...
012: Laying a Fleece: Seeking God’s Confirmation in Decision-Making with Sasha Star Robertson 02.05.2024 32:20
In this episode, we explore the concept of seeking divine confirmation when facing important decisions. Drawing from the biblical story of Gideon laying a fleece before God to confirm his calling, we dive into what "laying a fleece" could look like in our lives today. Does it signify a lack of trust, or is it simply a means to ensure we're accurately hearing from God? Life coach Sasha Star Roberts...
011: Building your dream home: 6 steps to discovering your style, choosing aesthetics, and envisioning your design to create a house you love 25.04.2024 33:19
Ready for a home remodel, renovation, or building new? Thinking of redecorating? There are so many decisions to make when it comes to designing your dream home. In this episode I'll help you discover your unique style and envision the perfect design for your dream home through six essential steps. Explore ideas, visit showrooms, and gather samples of wood, countertops, paint, and fabrics to uncove...
010: How to envision your decisions: Mastering long-term thinking and strategic vision 18.04.2024 25:17
Struggling with a decision because you're not sure how it'll turn out? While you can never know exactly how things will play out, there are steps you can take gain clarity for each outcome... which will help you make more aligned, informed decisions. In this episode we explore 4 steps towards envisioning your decision to help you choose the best path. Minimize your risks and regrets through conduc...
009: Decision Dilemma! Do these 6 Research Steps First! 18.04.2024 24:54
The best decisions are informed decisions! In this episode, I walk you through 6 research steps to ensure you're approaching your decision with a proper perspective and background information. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on envisioning how each option in your decision will play out. Research is the first step, so you have a good knowledge base as the foundation for your decision. Links Menti...
008: How to Seek God’s Voice and Will for Your Decisions with Life Coach, Megan Nilsen 04.04.2024 40:50
On today's episode, I chat with Megan Nilsen of Kingdom Life Coaching, about how to hear from God in your decisions. We both share stories of leaning into God's "nudges," and dive into some deep, hard questions like "how do you distinguish between coincidence or a sign from God." We discuss how Megan heard from God when making plans to adopt her younger children, diving into the Bible to get to kn...
007: 6 Strategies to Overcoming Decision Fatigue 28.03.2024 24:28
So drained from the little decisions that you just can't make one more decision for the day? That's called decision fatigue! But the good news is, I have 6 strategies to help you overcome decision fatigue so you can save your brain power for your bigger decisions and live with less overwhelm. Links Mentioned: · Three Decision Instincts: Anchored Decisions podcast, episode 1 · Free Decision Compass...
006: Navigating Friendships as a Christian: Insights from Life Coach, Steph Kelsey 21.03.2024 43:15
On this episode of the Anchored Decisions podcast I'm talking with Steph Kelsey, who is a relationship- focused life coach, and we're chat all about friendships. What type of friendships should you pursue? How you can find good quality friends, how to be a good friend and what you can do in those sticky friendships situations. Enter the giveaway to win TWO free coaching calls with Steph. To enter,...
005: Bring Your Plans to God to Let Him Establish Your Path with Pastor Ebonie Mukasa 14.03.2024 34:29
In this episode I chat with Pastor Ebonie Mukasa about the concept behind her Plan, Pray, Pursue women’s conference. We talk about why it’s not “pray” first, but how prayer is the glue needed once you bring your plans to God. We discuss how fear and procrastination can keep you from pursuing the plans God has for you, and what to do if you feel stuck. Enter the giveaway to win a ticket to the 2025...
004: Pros and cons list leaving you confused? Use THIS for your decisions instead! 07.03.2024 20:48
In this episode I share my unpopular opinion on why I feel pros and cons lists just won’t cut it for most big decisions. But I don’t leave you hanging — I share a more reliable system for making a complex decision, using my signature framework and a weighted decision scorecard. Links Mentioned: Weighted Decision-Making Scorecard: www.anchoreddecisions.com/scorecard Decision Guide: www.anchoreddeci...
003: 3 Steps to Easier Decisions Using the SAIL Method - Our Signature Decision-Making Framework 29.02.2024 25:02
When searching for a way to make easier decisions, ones that I would feel confident in and stick to, I sought out a framework… but couldn’t find anything that dove deep enough into my heart’s desires to uncover what I wanted the most. So, I set out to create a system for better decision-making, so even the most indecisive could feel good about the decisions they make. In this episode I cover the t...
002: The internal battle — What to do when your heart and head disagree over a decision? 29.02.2024 25:23
In this episode I discuss what to do when your heart and head disagree on a decision… When your heart is tugging in one direction, but based on the facts and data, your head says to go the other direction. How do you make a decision? With these steps! Links Mentioned: Take the decision instinct quiz to determine your dominant decision instinct: www.anchoreddecisions.com/instinct Enter my podcast l...
001: Decoding the 3 decision instincts: How to keep your head, heart and gut in check 29.02.2024 22:40
In this episode I share about the three decision instincts — making decisions from your head, heart or gut. I talk about how you likely use all three of these — to a degree — in your decision-making, yet you probably have a dominant instinct. I dive into why you should learn to recognize your main decision instinct, and how you can make a well-rounded decision by balancing heart and head decisions...
Anchored Decisions Trailer 22.02.2024 2:13
Welcome to the Anchored Decisions show! Tune in weekly to hear expert insights, real-life decision stories and faith-based strategies to help you navigate your decisions with ease and confidence. Connect with me on social media: www.instagram.com/anchoreddecisions www.facebook.com/anchoreddecisions Check out my website and decision guide shop: www.anchoreddecisions.com www.anchoreddecisions.com/sh...
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