Whiskey and Lemon

Lana talks about what is causing us stress at work and how we can be organized & productive to set ourselves up for success, personally and professionally. Is there really such a thing as multitasking? What’s better than having coffee in the morning? What does it mean to be overworked & underjuiced? This episode is for you if you work for an employer or yourself. This episode is for you if...

Lana talks all about managing anxiety, self-care, and not letting our emotions hinder us from moving forward and staying grounded in order to still have that mental clarity to make the decisions we set forth for ourselves. How do we take control of our lives? How do we make decisions without surveying everyone around us? How do we track our choices and manifest a great day? Podcast Instagram: inst...

Lana sits down with Sarah to discuss how our inner child constructs our attachment style. They unpack all of the ways in which we develop our attachment theories, demonstrate them in our relationships — whether it be romantic, familial, friendly, professional, or societal. We hear our we can easily transform into a different attachment style based on the people that we are interacting with. What a...

Lana discusses how essential it is for our psychological and physical health to do our best at accepting what is. She dives into what practices she works hard at to make sure she does not allow things she does or has, define who she is. She talks about how we should do our part to keep outside forces, and more importantly things that we cannot change, from affecting our overall mood, behavior, and...

Lana talks with Elizabeth about the importance of being your own advocate and informed consent in the healthcare industry. First, we learn a fun fact about Elizabeth and how it led her into the life of becoming a doula. We get some tips on how to travel safely, and for partners on how to provide support for mamas from pregnancy to birth! Why are doulas beneficial? How can doulas and midwives help...

Lana discusses some of the key factors to effectively communicating both inside and outside of conflict. She talks about how we have to pick our battles accordingly so that we can adjust the stressors in our lives that we have control over, instead of allowing our problems to build up and overwhelm us. Lana talks about what it truly means to listen and understand someone versus just being an ear w...

Matt walks us through his journey from sports to being a corporate employee to finding his passion in Psychology. Lana and Matt discuss the importance of a morning and night routine and what being on our phone at late hours of the night really is doing to us. They talk about how roadblocks can end up being a benefit for us and help us to see things we may not realize otherwise. Are we our thoughts...

Lana discusses how planning for the future while still being present begins with balance. Ask yourself what things are important to you when planning your future. Where would you like to be personally and professionally in a year, two years, or even five? What changes or moves do you plan on making in order to make things possible? What business strategies can you start implementing to make your g...

Lana discusses how we can balance living in the present while still planning for the future. She breaks down how we can do this, how we can live life intentionally, and why it is important to say less and observe more. When we focus on enjoying the journey of life and not where we want to end up all of the time, we build our confidence, find gratitude, and learn patience. Make sure that you are fo...

Lana breaks down the shift we need in our minds from wanting everything to be perfect to being grateful for what we actually have. Wake up grateful and excited to live each day. Tell those that support you how grateful you are. Acknowledge your own accomplishments and be grateful to yourself. Be grateful for where you are and what you have in life. How often do you show appreciation? We tend to be...

Lana discusses how we can train our minds to stay confident, optimistic, and motivated toward our goals. The key to staying motivated is… never lose focus. Focus on the action that you are engaging in and not the end goal. Consciously focus on what you are doing and not the outcome that you are hoping for. Staying motivated requires embrace, enthusiasm, and passion for the task at hand. Commit to...

Nurjahan Boulden: Part 2 Before you listen to this week’s episode, please be cautious as we will be discussing gun violence and other trauma. If you think that this information could be potentially triggering for you, please be aware of and nurturing to your mental & emotional wellbeing and listen at your own discretion. I am so excited to have this discussion with Nurjahan, but just want to r...

Nurjahan Boulden: Part 1 Before you listen to this week’s episode, please be cautious as we will be discussing gun violence and other trauma. If you think that this information could be potentially triggering for you, please be aware of and nurturing to your mental & emotional wellbeing and listen at your own discretion. I am so excited to have this discussion with Nurjahan, but just want to r...

Lana discusses the essentials that we need to survive. 1. Food 2. Water 3. Oxygen 4. Nervous system  Our nervous system is how our brain communicates with our bodies. It basically controls everything that we do, it is how we are capable of thinking, feeling, walking, talking, etc. It is made up of our brain, spinal cord, and all of our nerves.   The American Psychological Associatio...

Lana discusses the important reasons for making time for yourself, she provides a list of ideas for what you can do to make that happen and a list of questions that you can use as self-reflection during this time. Reasons (in short): It helps loosen the tension in your body and release control. It helps your mind take a rest and not be filled with a bunch of anxiety inducing thoughts. It is a chal...

Lana is joined by nutritionist and health practitioner, Maria Viall. The ladies talk about everything nutrition, common misconceptions, and if diets are actually sustainable. Maria breaks down what drove her to pursue a career in the wellness industry and why certain methods we are using to try to get healthier may not be working. They discuss how food should & should not be viewed, and how ou...

Lana is joined by spoken word poet, Arielle Estoria. They discuss Arielle’s path to becoming a poet, how she views social issues as an artist, and how her faith plays a role in how she moves through life. What is it like for creatives to work in the social media space, especially when they are used to being in a physical setting? The ladies talk about why they personally hate the word “influencer”...

Lana is joined by her friend Anna — a writer, producer and comedian. They talk about Anna’s journey with breast cancer and all of the ways in which it changed her life, but also gave her perspective. We learn how Anna’s cancer was discovered, and what extra steps should be taken when you get a negative result, but still feel like something is wrong. Anna shares exactly how she got through everyday...

Lana is joined by Family Law Attorney and Divorce Coach, Maria Akopyan. They break down an unfolding exploration of relationships, working backward from divorce to how to cultivate a healthy and successful relationship to begin with. The episode explores the main reasons why people divorce, and how you can redefine divorce if you are heading in that direction. Maria breaks down things that couples...

Thank you for tuning in! We did experience some audio issues on this episode due to the fact that we are currently recording remotely. So please bear with us as you may hear some shifts in audio quality. Thank you for listening, enjoy the conversation! - Leisse Wilcox is a transformational mindset + success coach who helps highly potential women courageously become the version of themselves that t...

Christina Wilcox, author of the book Take Care of Your Type: A Guide to Self-Care explains how she found her way to the Enneagram and how her journey to becoming widely known for it on social media developed. Lana and Christina break down what the Enneagram is and all of the ways in which it can help us to be better to ourselves. What are wings? What are triads? Is the Enneagram just another perso...

Whiskey & Lemon’s first official episode is a relatable, uncomfortable, and hilarious conversation between Lana and her friend, Spencer. Lana & Spencer will discuss the unique journeys that led them to the careers that they are in. They dive into how having several jobs completely unrelated to their field has helped them be better professionals than if they didn’t have those jobs. They tal...

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