The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern

In this brand new Bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays, Lauri will bring forward teachings, information, and things for listeners to consider about themselves and the world around us all.  In this episode of Mindfulness Mondays, Lauri discusses the importance of making small brave moves and the tenacity required to pursue one's goals. She emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries a...

In this conversation, Penny Fisher shares her incredible journey of survival and recovery after suffering from Toxic Shock Syndrome. Penny was put into an induced coma, on life support for 3 months, and during that time, had a near-death experience she discusses. She also talks about the significant life changes her recovery created. From having to relearn how to sit, walk, eat, and function after...

In this brand new Bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays, Lauri will bring forward teachings, information, and things for listeners to consider about themselves and the world around us all.  In this episode, Lauri discusses the importance of understanding our minds to change them, using meditation and movement to hear our thoughts, and the impact of worry on ourselves and our children. She emphasizes t...

Cheers! Salud! Raise your glass!!! I’m so excited to have Mara Smith on the show today to discuss all things Inspiro Tequila and her journey from work life, home life to becoming a Female Founder. We break it all down from idea to fruition and discuss all the ways we, as bad-ass MOM-CEO’s leverage that experience into what we do as business wonders today. Mara truly leads from her authentic heart...

In this brand new Bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays, Lauri will bring forward teachings, information, and things for listeners to consider about themselves and the world around us all.  In this first episode, Lauri discusses some of the work she does in her business, Custom Designed Wellness. In her work as an Energetic Wellness Coach and Consultant, Lauri offers 1:1 healing sessions, group worksh...

About Eric: Eric is an Intuitive Astrologer and Transformative Life and Relationship Coach living out his passion, whose practice transformed after a profound near-death experience (NDE). Known for his unique ability to connect with higher energies, Eric helps clients align with their true path and unlock their fullest potential. His approach blends traditional Western Tropical Astrology with Vedi...

In this episode I sit down with Jason to discuss his journey to becoming a Vedic Meditation teacher. I had never heard of this modality and am so grateful to learn about it through Jason’s lens.  When we are not feeling our best, too stressed out, too reactive, too anxious, depressed, scattered, overly emotional and more, we rely on trusted professionals to help us if needed, medically as we shoul...

I am a HUGE fan of Debbie Griggs and so excited to have her as my guest! She is truly gifted and generous with how she shares her gifts with her clients and viewers. I have received readings from her and her insight is amazing and empowering.  Born into a lineage of gifted European psychics, Psychic Debbie Griggs has spent her life transforming others through her extraordinary spiritual abilities....

Join me as I sit down with another one of my go-to inspirations for my podcast, interest in how the layer of Tarot and oracle cards enhances understanding and working with my own energy and also in my work with others.  Elana’s process and interpretation of her card readings are always informative, fun and inviting. She offers her insight and intuition in ways all can relate, which ultimately offe...

Join me as I sit down with my friend and fellow practitioner, Jill Kempner who shares her own Why NOT Me? story. Jill Kempner has been working in the healing arts field for over 27 years, beginning as a massage therapist, yoga teacher and energy healer. Jill now serves as an Angel Coach and Author, helping her clients heal physical pain with the relax, release, receive process outlined in her debu...

I have known Jill since our kids were in pre-school and since then have witnessed her trajectory from forming her own company in order to advocate for her own, then her children’s to where she is today, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, skilled in applying science-backed and evidence-based strategies for behavior change, that include Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psycholo...

I am so thrilled to have my very talented and very cool cousin, Cynthia. It’s so nice when someone you know and love is doing so much good in the world for so many whom she knows and loves and thousands she doesn’t. What makes her such a powerful advocate and human champion is her ability to look past barriers others may find insurmountable or untenable in the political climate and beyond in order...

In this episode I sit down with my friend Nancy, whom I met when she started taking my yoga classes and through the course of some conversations over the years, I was inspired to invited her to be a part of this series. I'm so grateful she accepted and decided to share her story with us all. About this series:  When I was inspired to create my show, I had a few core goals: to connect people w...

On today’s episode I sit down with an amazingly talented human whom I’m grateful to know and call my friend. I first met Taz on my yoga mat as he was lending live music to a class I took regularly. Having live music during class was a wonderful experience and I was lucky enough to have that experience a few times before his life got huge and he became the superstar he is today. Since then, he’s be...

Join me as I bring back Alex Sabbag, who sat down with me for a previous episode where she touched on a bit of her journey, but we wanted to save this part of her story for this series. I am so grateful Alex took the time to share what she may have or may not have included in her book: Soul Dive: My Journey Into the Deep. Let's dive in... About this series:  When I was inspired to create my s...

Wow, what a jam-packed episode for music lovers! If you want to be one degree closer to the Beatles, Nirvana, Martin Scorsese, Sebastian Bach, Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage and more, THIS is the episode for you! I was introduced to Jim by his daughter, and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him and his expertise. He is as kind as he is knowledgeable and is equally generous in his enthusiasm sharing a...

Join me for another fantastic astrology update with my friend and amazing intuitive astrologer, Lisa Hagenbuch. Lisa offers the 4-1-1 on the recent eclipse energy, what's up with Neptune moving into its new placement for the first time in 165 years and the upcoming full moon in Libra on April 12th. This upcoming full moon amplifies the energies of Libra, a sign known for partnerships and bala...

I adore these two!! Join me as I sit down with Jennifer James and Jill Stanley, The Common Mystics. Sisters Jennifer James and Jill Stanley come from a long line of women with mystical abilities. Jennifer holds two masters degrees and works in the field of education and is also a Tarot reader and intuitive. Jill, a recycling broker by day, also works as a psychic medium, energy reader, and intuiti...

About this series:  When I was inspired to create my show, I had a few core goals: to connect people with one another, help them deepen their connection to themselves, and bring more joy into the world—one conversation at a time. I also wanted to share the stories of those who have turned tragedy into triumph, sorrow into success, victimhood into victory, and hopelessness into hope. Why NOT Me? is...

Alex Sabbag is a bestselling author, speaker, two-time business owner and entrepreneur. Her most recent venture, Soul Dive Yoga was founded in 2022 in Palm Desert, CA. While seeking solace in her yoga practice, she not only found healing but also discovered a profound mission to share the transformative power of yoga with the world. Her debut memoir, Soul Dive: My Journey into the Deep is her stor...

In today's episode, I introduce a newer format for The Real and the Woo - raw, real and dedicated to the conversations, subject matter and topics I want to bring to you as often as I'm guided to. Some will be solo-casts and some, like this one will be conversations meant to offer some healing, encouragement, information and elevation of our collective vibrations.  There's so much ha...

I’m back with Pam, Liz, Stephie and two more featured guests also part of our group on and off the court and around the happy hour table! Debi and Julie join us for our usual range of conversational topics.* Grab your favorite beverage if you’re in a place that’s safe to do so and pull up a chair and join us for whatever we are serving up today! Hope you enjoy! Also: I’ve updated my website https:...

What I hope you’ll learn: More about what Traci Hill provides in terms of her blend of expertise and experience in the energetic wellness space. Traci Hill provides the space for people to take back their emotional, mental and physical health through subtle energy alchemy, understanding how to overcome emotional trauma and how to finally follow your passion and purpose.  No stranger to adversity a...

I am thrilled to have this wonderful conversation with another woman with whom I connected and found via my never-ending search for information, collaboration, illumination and inspiration in the vast world of podcast healers and leaders. I’m so grateful for the dots that led me to Lindsay, and for all the ways we align!   Lindsay Marten Ellis is a transformational mentor for rising changemakers,...

Once I heard Ginette’s guest appearance on another podcast I love, I became a huge fan of her easy-going delivery of meaningful messages from the other side. She’s a gentle soul and gifted in a variety of ways.  She knows the world is shifting as people seek deeper meaning and purpose and helps guide this journey by connecting to higher dimensions and sharing profound spiritual insights. A world-c...