cheerz! a toast to the chaos

Nutrition has become SO complicated. One person says carbs are bad. Another says calories don't matter. Then someone else tells you to cut seed oils, fast until noon, count every macro, and somehow enjoy your life while doing it (lol). In this week's episode, we're stripping nutrition back to the basics. -What protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and hydration actually do in your body. -How to...

The fitness world is LOUD. One person says strength training is everything, another says Pilates changed their life, and someone else is telling you to run more, run less, walk 15,000 steps, or stop doing cardio altogether. In this episode, we're cutting through the noise and talking about what actually moves the needle when it comes to exercise. We cover strength training, cardio, recovery, a...

In today's episode, we're celebrating the absurdly difficult tasks of everyday life & laughing about the things that somehow still trip us up as adults. Plus, a big life update, my current favorite health hack, and a reminder to make time to think. A little sneak peek.... 🍌 Eating a banana during its 17-minute window of perfection 📱 Answering an unexpected phone call 🛒 Remembering reusable...

If you find yourself restarting every Monday, this one's for you. Today we are talking about sustainable habits. The kind that survive real life, busy seasons, travel, setbacks, and being human. We will chat about why perfection kills consistency, how to build habits from self-care instead of self-criticism, and why the healthiest routines are usually the ones with a little flexibility built i...

Everyone gets in funks. The weird moods, the lack of motivation, the spiraling, the “why do I suddenly hate everything?” kind of days. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to actually move through a funk without turning it into an identity crisis. From figuring out the why behind it, to recognizing the habits that secretly make it worse, to learning when your funk might actually be trying to t...

Happy Monday Everyone!!! Today we are talking about relationship with God, and how it is ultimately more important than being “religious”. People will always disappoint us, but God won’t. I hope that today’s episode encourages you to consider, or maybe even re-consider what a personal relationship with God can look like in your life :) So with whatever you have in front of you, raise a toast &...

Happy Monday & Welcome back to Cheerz! ! Today were talking about nostalgia... That crippling, happy-sad feeling when a song, smell, or random moment takes you back. So if you’re like me (chronically nostalgic), this one’s for you. We get into: – why you remember things better than they actually were – how nostalgia shows up most during change – the difference between missing a moment vs. miss...

Happy Monday & welcome back to Cheerz! 🥂 This week, we’re getting controversial with 50 real hot takes - including why QR code menus are disrespectful, why your partner should be your best friend, my thoughts on hosting culture, jean shorts, and drinkable meals. I also share this week’s Cheerz Report: a post-half-marathon update, my current breakfast obsession, navigating hard emotions, grati...

Happy Monday & welcome back to Cheerz! Season 2 is officially here 🥂 We’re kicking things off with something new: an unscripted episode. No outline, no talking points, no plan — just real thoughts in real time. Today, we talk about grief, growing older, watching life change, and learning that joy and sadness often live side by side. I also share what the last month has looked like behind the...

We made it to the end of Season One & there is no better way to close than with a toast to you! In this episode, we slow down and reflect on who you were, who you are, and who you’re becoming. It’s honest, grounding, and full of grace. No self-judgment, just space to appreciate your growth and dream gently about what’s next :) We also have one last CHEERZ Report featuring a solid 9/10 chaos ra...

Today, we’re talking about screen time. Not in a shame-y, delete everything way, but in a real, practical way. Because our phones aren’t evil…but they can be subtle thieves. And if we’re not careful, they quietly steal our time, joy, attention, rest, creativity, and moments. In this episode, I share: What I noticed after spending 24 hours phone-free My actual screen time stats (checked live) Why s...

In honor of love week (aka Valentine’s), Lauren is sharing the story of her & her husband, Jake. How they met, what long distance actually looked like, and the perfectly un-cinematic realization that she wanted to build a life with him :) From high school beginnings to becoming best friends, this episode is a little walk down memory lane. She hopes that it helps you get to know her just a bit...

***DISCLAIMER*** These topics are incredibly nuanced, and this episode only scratches the surface. If you’re navigating fertility challenges, missing periods, or hormonal changes, please know this is not your fault, and you are not broken. My hope is simply to offer education and compassion, not diagnoses or one-size-fits-all answers. I’m for you and I’m with you in this! 💛 💛 💛 ----------------...

Today, Lauren puts on her teacher hat to chat about all things female cycle — what’s happening hormonally, how your energy shifts throughout the month, how to support yourself with food & movement, and why women are absolutely not small men. There is such a lack of education around women’s health, and knowledge is power. Her hope with this episode is that you leave feeling more empowered in yo...

In this episode of Cheerz! , Lauren dives into the beauty and messiness of adult friendships. The ones that stay, the ones that teach us something, and the ones that fade with time. She talks about season-reason-forever friends, energy givers vs. energy takers, siloed friendships, loneliness vs. comparison, and how to build meaningful connections in new seasons of life. Plus, this week’s Cheerz Re...

This week on Cheerz! Lauren discusses the power of a morning routine and how it can set the trajectory of your day. She shares the evolution of her own routine, from chaos and burnout to finally finding a rhythm that works — plus how to build a routine that feels realistic, sustainable, and personal to you. Because after all, if you don't love your routine, then what's the point? If your m...

Welcome back to Cheerz! Lauren truly can't believe we’re already on episode three. She is so grateful you’re here :) In today’s episode, Lauren is back in Hawaii after the holidays with a full heart, a slightly funky mood, and a Spindrift in hand. The episode kicks off with our weekly Cheerz Report and then dives right into a real and honest Top Five & Bottom Five of living in Hawaii (afte...

In today’s episode, Lauren checks in from a very cozy, very snowy Vermont. From her childhood couch, things are getting a bit more vulnerable. Today, Lauren cheerz’s to figuring out body image in real time. She opens up about her own evolving relationship with her body, the pressure women feel to look a certain way, and how social media, comparison, and wellness culture can quietly shift our focus...

Hello & welcome to the very first episode of Cheerz! . In this episode, Lauren begins by sharing the vision behind the podcast title. In summary, she loves to talk & there is always a reason for a toast :) Today, she will be cheerzing to the chaos of your twenties. Identity crisis, career pivots, comparison, starting over, and learning that not knowing what you’re doing doesn’t mean you’re...