Energy Works

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. In this solo episode, Blaine takes us on a thoughtful journey into the heart of self-care—guided by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and The Five Element Theory. As we grow older, our life force energy, or Qi, naturally declines. But with intentional, alig...

🎙️💫 Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. Is your energy flow being blocked by something as simple as dehydration? In this solo episode, Blaine reveals the surprising energetic power of water — and why staying hydrated is essential not just for your body, but for your energy field, Qi flow, and electromagn...

In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine take a clear-eyed look at what presence requires and why it’s easy to lose track of. They discuss the everyday ways attention drifts, such as scrolling while eating or mentally checking out while doing chores. They also cover the energetic toll of constant multitasking and why refocusing your attention on the body is essential. Drawing from the Yo...

Happy birthday to us! In this special anniversary episode, Blaine and Lauren reflect on what it took to show up every single week for a full year of Energy Works. From imposter syndrome to editing chaos to the reality of building an authentic podcast with a tiny team, they don’t hold back. You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes story of how the podcast began, what’s surprised them most, and why they’re...

Lauren catches up with travel writer Will McGough more than a decade after they met on a ski trip to Portillo, Chile. What starts as a story about skiing shifts into something bigger: memory, grief, ethics, and the tricky line between telling a good story and protecting what’s worth protecting. Will shares how covering the Virginia Tech shooting early in his journalism career shook his belief in t...

What if the story you're living isn’t just in your mind but playing out through your body, your energy, and your health? In this episode of Cool People, Big Ideas, Lauren talks with longtime energy medicine teacher and author Ellen Meredith about the powerful connection between narrative and well-being. They explore how meaning is created in the body, why so many of us feel energetically overwhelm...

In this episode, Blaine and Lauren discuss the complicated dynamics that shape how women relate to one another, especially in healing and wellness spaces. Some women lift each other up. Others compete, criticize, or stay silent. They explore why this happens and what we can do to shift it. From the quiet pull of comparison to the pressure to appear “together,” they name the emotional undercurrents...

Our energy doesn’t just dip as we age, it gradually depletes. That lingering fatigue, low back tension, brittle bones, or quiet undercurrent of fear might not be random symptoms. In this solo episode, Blaine gets personal about the Water Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine and why it plays a central role in how we age. This isn’t a lecture on drinking more water (though that’s part of it). It’...

You know your body has a rhythm, but are you actually living in sync with it? In this solo episode, Blaine introduces the 24-hour Qi cycle from Traditional Chinese Medicine, a time-tested system that maps out how your body’s energy moves throughout the day. This ancient framework overlaps with what we now understand through circadian biology and may explain a lot about your energy highs, afternoon...

What if happiness and connection aren’t just personality traits or good luck, but actual skills you can build, like biceps or baking bread? In this episode, Lauren talks with bestselling author and researcher Dawson Church about the neuroscience of what he calls “spiritual intelligence.”They get into the nuts and bolts of how consistent practices like meditation and compassion-based training can p...

You don’t need another expert telling you to “get off your phone” or “try magnesium.” You probably already know what helps with sleep. The harder part? Actually doing it—consistently, night after night. In this solo episode, Blaine lays it out straight: better sleep isn’t about chasing the next trick—it’s about showing up for the simple things that work. She connects the dots between light exposur...

In this episode, Blaine and Lauren return to a central theme in both Energy Medicine and Five Element Theory: how we ground ourselves during times of transition. Whether you're moving through seasonal shifts, emotional changes, or simply trying to stay steady amid everyday stress, this conversation centers the Earth element not as a passing phase, but as the anchor that’s always present. Drawing f...

Lauren and Blaine are back with a follow-up to an episode that stirred up a lot. This time, they’re sitting with the phrase “I want to”—and why it can be surprisingly hard to say out loud. For Lauren, that phrase didn’t feel empowering at first. It felt loaded. Like stepping on a landmine of guilt, old stories, and a nervous system trained to downplay desire. In this conversation, she shares what...

In this episode of Cool People Big Ideas, Lauren sits down with Dan Millman, best-selling author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior, The Journeys of Socrates, and Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit. They cover everything from the trap of revenge to spotting misinformation and why a four-minute daily practice might be all you need to stay grounded. Dan shares stories from his years of training with spiritu...

What if the flavors you crave aren’t random but clues from your body about what it needs? In this solo episode of Energy Works, Blaine breaks down the five flavors in Food Energetics and explains how each one supports your body in specific, medicinal ways. Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, pungent… these aren’t just taste sensations. In Chinese Dietary Therapy, these flavors have energetic properties th...

The food on your plate does more than just keep you going—it influences your mood, energy, and overall well-being. In this solo episode of Energy Works, Blaine breaks down food energetics, showing how what you eat affects not just your body but also your emotions and mental clarity. From warming and cooling foods to the subtle ways your diet shifts your energy levels, Blaine explains how to eat in...

When does pushing through turn into pushing too hard? In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine discuss the fine line between commitment and burnout. They also talk about the role of rest, the risks of overtraining, and the messages our bodies send when we’re not listening. Lauren shares how ignoring her body’s signals led to an injury - and how looking at the emotional side of her pain h...

In this episode of Cool People Big Ideas, Lauren talks with Ann Hood, author of The Stolen Child, Comfort, and Morningstar, to talk about storytelling, grief, and the choices that shape our lives. Ann shares her thoughts on creating characters that feel real, balancing truth and fiction, and using art as a way to heal. They talk about time travel in stories, the fun and challenge of writing in dif...

What does it mean to truly let go? The metal element in Five Element Theory represents endings, refinement, and the wisdom that comes from life's experiences. When out of balance, it can cause grief, rigidity, or detachment. In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine talk about the metal element—its strengths, its challenges, and how to work with it in a way that helps growth and clarity....

In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine break down the Earth element in Five Element Theory. As they continue around the elemental wheel, they look at how Earth energy shapes balance, nourishment, and emotional well-being. Lauren shares a personal story about caring for her aging dog in his final days and the lessons it brought about love, devotion, and the need to balance giving and re...

In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine break down the Fire element in Five Element Theory. As they move around the elemental wheel, they explore how Fire shapes passion, connection, and emotional balance. Blaine explains how Fire types are natural social connectors—full of charisma, warmth, and joy—but also prone to anxiety and burnout. Lauren discusses the link between anxiety and ins...

Is your energy pushing forward—or pushing too hard? The wood element in Five Element Theory is all about growth, movement, and getting things done. But when it’s out of balance, it can show up as frustration, tension, or burnout. In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine discuss the wood element—its strengths, its challenges, and how to work with it instead of fighting against it. Lauren,...

In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine talk about the water element, one of the five elements in ancient Chinese medicine. They cover what makes water energy different, how it influences emotions and physical health, and why keeping it balanced can help you feel more steady and strong. You’ll learn how water connects to fear and courage, why it plays a key role in resilience and simple...

In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine break down the five elements of Chinese medicine—water, wood, fire, earth, and metal—and how they’re woven into Energy Medicine Yoga. These elements aren’t just abstract concepts but the threads connecting everything in the universe, from seasonal changes to our moods. Lauren shares her journey of studying these elements with Donna Eden and how it...

In this episode of Cool People Big Ideas, Lauren talks with Eileen McKusick, a pioneering researcher of the human biofield, about the essential role of play in our lives. Eileen reflects on her shift from a work-centered mindset to embracing play as a powerful healing and personal growth tool. Eileen shares her expertise on the biofield anatomy map, explaining the connection between sound, emotion...