The Spitfire Podcast with Lauren LeMunyan

Join Andromeda Peters, a therapist and life coach, as she shares her personal journey of healing and growth. From navigating childhood trauma to facing challenging life experiences, Andromeda offers valuable insights and tools for anyone seeking to find their own path of resilience. Discover how she transformed her pain into a source of strength and how vulnerability became her greatest asset. Thr...

Join host Lauren LeMunyan on another episode of the Spitfire Podcast as she discusses the importance of building trust. In this episode, Lauren shares insights from a co-creation session that reframed her perspective on trust. She introduces the concept of trust as a scale or spectrum, emphasizing that even a small amount of trust exists in any relationship. She offers practical tips for building...

Join Lauren and Dr. Amanda, mindset healer and manifestation ninja, as she shares her personal journey of transformation and empowerment. Discover how to recognize your own power and take action to change your reality. Learn about the power of reframing your thoughts and emotions, and the importance of repetition to reprogram your subconscious mind. Dr. Amanda also offers insights on overcoming im...

Feedback is a powerful tool that helps individuals improve their skills, performance, and overall growth. It provides valuable insights, identifies areas of improvement, and guides individuals towards achieving their goals. However, feedback can also be a source of anxiety and negative emotions, hindering its effectiveness and potential impact. In this article, we will delve into the feedback fall...

Today we're delving into the emotional and psychological toll of the "always-on" mentality many of us struggle with in today's fast-paced world. Challenging the notion that constant hustle equates to success, today's episode explores how this mindset affects not just our own well-being, but also shapes the behavior and attitudes of those around us—whether in a professional setting or within the fa...

We use it at work. We use it in relationships. We use it at the grocery story. But what does it really mean to give someone the benefit of the doubt? In today's episode we're picking apart this commonly used phrase and exploring what it might be doing to our power and influence.   https://spitfirecoach.com/episodes/benefitofthedoubt

If we want to build up our biceps and get stronger, we knew that a few reps won't turn us into a body builder. Yet, when we think of building trust, we expect it to just appear with the other person. Imagine if we treated our truscles (trust muscles) like our physical muscles.  In today's episode, Lauren breaks down what's really needed to build and maintain boundaries and foster healthy relations...

We all know that feeling when our usual sources of motivation seem to lose their spark, and we find ourselves struggling to stay driven and focused. In this episode, we're sharing insights that emerged from my conversations with amazing individuals in an entrepreneurial community. We're discussing the concept of motivational maps, a fascinating assessment that reveals our core motivations in three...

What do learning sailing and training a puppy have in common? So much! In today's episode Lauren shares her lessons from living aboard a sailboat for six days with seven complete strangers and training her new puppy Hope.

We all feel the need to vent our emotions and frustrations from time to time, whether it's to a close friend, family member, or even a complete stranger. But what does it feel like to be on the receiving end of a venting session, and how can we effectively manage our own emotions when we need to vent?   Today we're diving into the different experiences and perspectives of both the venters and the...

You're driving along on an interstate, thinking you've got plenty of time to get gas. But do you? Hear how a recent road trip mishappen turned into an amazing lesson in leadership and being human.

Have you ever been so exhausted that you feel like you can't get out of bed or off the couch, but you hear a voice in your head that says, "You Should Be Doing More"? Today Lauren unpacks a recent couch paralysis moment and a similar coaching session to shed some light on the situation and what can be done to shake off the sucky stuckies.

Ever gotten feedback that punched you in the gut and made you want to quit? "Don't take it personal," they say. "It's them not you," they proclaim. "This is constructive," they insist. But what happens when you do take it personal and how can you convert the criticism into a gift?     www.spitfirecoach.com www.youtube.com/@spitfirecoach  

Art imitated life today as I found myself stuck in the vortex of my bed and couch not wanting to get up. So how did I get myself going? No it wasn't coffee or a magic pull. It was this prompt and what followed...   Watch the full video at www.youtube.com/@spitfirecoach

Do you listen to "experts" or absorb other people's advice on your brand? In today's episode, Lauren shares insights from a recent coaching session on better understanding your personal brand and what questions you can ask yourself before spending serious cash.   Click here to view the tapping exercise referred to in this episode: https://youtu.be/CNKgDMWmUm4   www.spitfirecoach.com www.youtube.co...

Are you someone who commits to a million things and bails at the last minute?   Think it doesn't affect anyone? Think again!   Then today's episode was made for you. Hear about a recent situation, the impact of serial flakers, and what you can do instead.

If you have a bookshelf filled with self-help books, and you find that after two weeks of finishing them, you revert back to feeling the same way or pretty similar to where you were, you're not alone. We read about how we need to wash our face, how we're a badass, how we can F this and F that, how we can find our inner peace, and how we can become untethered. But the reality is these are authors w...

Uh oh! You just got assigned to work on a project with your arch-nemesis. Your blood begins to boil. Your pulse quickens. Your eyes begin to roll to the back of your head. There's no escaping the inevitable. So how do you get through the next 30 days working with someone you can't stand? In today's episode, Lauren will walk you through a tool that will help convert you from conflict to potentially...

Do you feel drained managing team members through performance issues? Do you feel like you care the most? Do you feel like you're a broken record and aren't seeing any changes?   In today's episode, Lauren shares insights on how to effectively manage team members through performance issues while keeping your sanity and energy as their lead or manager.   Check out www.spitfirecoach.com/coachtrainin...

Self-Centered - does that phrase make you cringe and think of a self-absorbed narcissist? What if I told you I'm encouraging my clients to be more self-centered? How can you feel more in control and empowered in this time of conflict, uncertainty, and ambiguity? In today's podcast, learn what you need to do to get ahead of layoffs or the impacts of a recession and what you need to let go of.

Today we are talking about how to protect your well being,  mindset, and space when other people are fearful and when dump their emotions in your space. If you are someone who feels empathetic, that you have a lot of concern and support for people and you feel really affected after spending time with people who are in kind of crisis, stress fear, this is a great episode for you. 

If you've never heard of VUCA and BANI, you need to listen to today's episode. Hear a recent talk Lauren gave in New Jersey to a group of Supply Management Professionals on the impacts of today's workforce and how leaders can build trust with these new awareness points.

Do you sometimes feel like a smushed PBJ? Two sides of pressure squeezing in, and you feel like you just can't win. In today's episode, Lauren shares a recent coaching session with a mid-level manager who is trying to deliver a change in priorities from the top while getting pushback from the people they manage. Hear what three things you can do not just to manage the situation, but build trust an...

Do you find yourself constantly asking or answering "Why" questions? Why did it happen? Why did you do it that way? Why didn't you think of that? What do you hear with these questions? If you guessed judgment, you'd be right. Hear what questions you should be asking instead and why "why" just doesn't matter.