Lara Franks

Driftscape

Health EN ↓ 12 episodes

Driftscape is designed to help regulate your nervous system and reduce anxiety through immersive sound journeys. Each episode transports you to a peaceful place — a forest alive with birdsong, a beach at sunrise, a quiet cabin in the snowy mountains — offering you the chance to slow down, unwind, and feel grounded again. Whether you're meditating, walking, resting, or simply need a pause, Driftscape is here to steady you when life feels overwhelming.

Author

Lara Franks

Category

Health

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Latest episode

Dec 3, 2025

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Episodes

CELEBRATE YOURSELF: a solo date in paradise with champagne & strawberries 03.12.2025

[sound journey starts at 10:36] In this final episode I invite you on a solo beach date with champagne, strawberries, and the gentle reminder to celebrate how far you've come. Inspired by a listener and the idea of "dating yourself" from Julia Cameron's  The Artist's Way , this episode is all about honouring your own company, finding your joy, and making space to feel genuinely proud of yourself....

DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT: a dreamy summer night camping under the stars 19.11.2025

[sound journey starts at 07:30] This Driftscape sound journey takes you into a dreamy summer night camping under the stars, guitar in hand, with thunder rolling in and soft summer rain tapping on the tent. As the holiday season ramps up, this episode is your permission to switch off, slow down, and slip away into a little off-grid magic. It's calm, cosy, nostalgic… the perfect escape for your nerv...

BUILD RESILIENCE: drift downstream & allow the currents of life to shape you 12.11.2025

[sound journey starts at 10:08] This week's sound journey invites you into the gentle rhythm of water as you drift downstream in a kayak. With each stroke, and every moment of stillness, you're guided into the ebb and flow of life. The easy days, the hard days, and the in-between. I reflect on change as the only constant, especially in the raw and transformative season of early motherhood. Through...

JOYFUL & FREE: an Italian village escape for the soul 05.11.2025

[sound journey starts at 07:23] In this episode we're escaping to Italy for a sun-drenched solo adventure. Imagine waking up in your Tuscan villa, slicing fresh bread for breakfast, and hopping on your bike for a slow ride past vineyards, cafés, and a local market. Inspired by a listener who wished to be transported to Europe, as well as my own dream of an Italian escape and a little solo freedom...

THE UNEXPECTED: meet your spontaneous, playful self at a hidden waterfall 29.10.2025

[sound journey starts at 08:45] This week is all about the unexpected, and in the sound journey you'll discover how wonderful that can be as you stumble across a hidden waterfall. I also share how anxiety often shows up as the need to control every detail — to plan, to predict, to protect. Especially in the postpartum season (which I am currently in), that sense of control can feel like safety. Bu...

NEW BEGINNING: a train ride to let go & trust what's ahead 22.10.2025

[sound journey starts at 6:30] In this episode of Driftscape , you'll embark on a train journey to a destination of your choice. A soundscape designed to spark curiosity, calm the mind, and invite a sense of possibility. This episode continues our spring theme of new beginnings, encouraging you to imagine yourself moving forward. Not running away, but letting go and trusting what's ahead. Anxiety...

INTENTION SETTING: reconnect with yourself on a calm spring morning in the countryside 15.10.2025

[sound journey starts at 6:10] We're doing something a little bit different in this episode of Driftscape . As it's springtime in the Southern Hemisphere, I wanted to embrace the energy of the season, which is all about renewal, creativity, and growth, by inviting you to use this time for intention setting. This is a really powerful way to help you define what you want to feel, focus on, or create...

NIGHTTIME ROUTINE: prepare your body & mind for restorative sleep 08.10.2025

[sound journey starts at 4:45] In this deeply relaxing episode of Driftscape , we're creating the ideal nighttime ritual. It's designed to slow down your thoughts, ease tension, and prepare your body and mind for restorative sleep. Recorded just before my own bedtime, this episode skips the long chat and takes you straight into a peaceful story where you are the main character. It begins outside o...

MORNING ENERGISER: beach swim at sunrise to awaken the senses 01.10.2025

[sound journey starts at 9:15] In this energising episode of Driftscape, we're welcoming the day with fresh energy and a little humour. I start by sharing a funny story about how my anxious brain convinced me something was wrong in the house, only to discover it was something completely innocent! It's a reminder of how intrusive thoughts can spiral and how sometimes, the best thing we can do is la...

INNER WARMTH: retreat from snow to fireplace & feel warmth, comfort & safety 24.09.2025

[sound journey starts at 07:10] In this episode of Driftscape , we begin with a gentle "hand-to-heart anchor" breathing exercise — a simple but powerful practice that helps calm the nervous system. It's a practice you can return to whenever anxiety feels overwhelming. From there, you'll be guided into today's sound journey: stepping in from the snow to a cosy cabin, making your favourite hot drink...

GROUND YOURSELF: connect with your physical body & surroundings on a forest walk 24.09.2025

[sound journey starts at 14:20] In this first episode of Driftscape , I open up about my experience with anxiety thorough pregnancy and early motherhood, and talk about the differences between general, prenatal, and postnatal anxiety. I share a few eye-opening stats, how sound and creativity have become powerful healing tools in this season of my life, and why it feels so important to speak openly...

Introduction: Begin Your Driftscape Experience Here 17.09.2025

In this introduction to Driftscape , I share the story behind the podcast — how becoming a new mother, navigating postnatal anxiety, and returning to my roots as an audio engineer inspired me to create immersive sound journeys for calm and regulation. This trailer also gives you a glimpse of what's to come, and the ways in which the podcast will help you slow down, reset, and feel grounded again....

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