I, Lauren, am 33 years old with 2 boys (almost 6 and almost 2), I’m a wife, daughter, friend, and entrepreneur. and I am battling cancer. ⁣This episode walks you through the beginning stages of my journey - finding out my diagnosis, my treatment plan, and what’s been coming up for me throughout this process. I talk about how I’m becoming the true o…

In this episode, we're sharing how we took an intentional psilocybin "trip" this past spring to activate subconscious recall and reparent our own inner child. We share in-depth experiences about what traumas came up for us, and we educate on the subconscious mind so you understand why this work works! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters…

We’re BACK, and we feel like completely different people. This episode is a life update - we talk about all the healing work we’ve done over the past year to really help us expand into the people we are today. So much has changed since we last recorded, and we’re so happy to be back on the mic! This episode is a preview of what’s to come now that w…

I (Jenna) am officially a certified level 1 Human Design reader, and what better way to share this with you than to use Lauren as the guinea pig!? HA! Tune in as we discuss the different aspects of Lauren's HD - what makes her unique, how she should be using her energy, and where conditioning has led to her burying her true gifts under layers of gu…

Your body is always trying to communicate with you, and if you would take a second to tune in, you would discover that you hold all the answers to your unanswered questions. When you disconnect from your body; aka subscribe to “hustle culture” your body sends you a pretty harsh message…unexplainable annoying pain. In this episode, Lauren shares how…

In this episode, you’re hearing the first solo episode from Jenna! I’m sharing about my personal healing journey - all the ups and the downs, and what I’ve learned about myself since having my daughter a little over a year ago. This season of life has truly been about “coming home” for me, and I am thrilled to be able to share this with you in a pu…

AHHH this is the first time I (Lauren) have recorded a solo podcast episode and wow I am definitely feeling all the feels! In this episode, I am sharing with you my path to discovering my true authentic self and how I am managing to continue to heal and grow. Get ready for some real vulnerability and a lot of love. I am so excited to allow our list…

In this episode, we're interviewing Jenna Brown, one of the experts that we're partnering with for our 12-week Intuitive Healing program, In Sync. We've personally worked with Jenna throughout our own healing journeys, and when we made the choice to step into her energy and we surrendered to this deeper work, we experienced monumental shifts - quic…

In this episode, we’re holding space for the great debate: Should you limit/monitor your child’s Halloween candy? We dive into what it’s like to raise an intuitive eater - AKA, a child with zero thoughts about food, dieting, weight loss, body image struggles, etc. - and what steps you can take right now to help yourself heal so you can break these …

Join us to understand how your personality patterns, human design, inner child wounds, subconscious beliefs + programming, innate ability to trust your intuition when it comes to eating and exercising, + menstrual cycle work together to help you evolve to an intuitive level of healing. In this episode, we're sharing our personal stories PLUS giving…

In this episode, we're talking about the personal development books that were "supposed" to make us the best versions of ourselves, but in reality threw us out of alignment with our intuition and worked against our female hormone cycles. Learn more about getting in sync with your intuition: Register for our last Cycle Syncing for Beginners workshop…

The scary part of Diet Culture is that it can show up EVERYWHERE...places where you honestly least expect it! In this episode, we’re sharing our experiences with “cycle syncing” - the process of syncing your life, workouts, etc. to the phases of your menstrual cycle - and how we immediately felt triggered to go back down the rabbit hole of restrict…

In this episode, we share the thoughts and feelings that came up for us when we innocently finished a Beachbody at-home workout - only to be blindsided by a very triggering commercial targeting newly postpartum moms. We also share the real messages and reactions we received from our podcast listeners and Instagram community. Buckle up - it’s about …

In this episode, we’re taking the topic of “cycle syncing” - AKA: syncing your life with the 4 phases of your menstrual cycle - in the direction of your WORK LIFE. Understanding which work tasks fit best in each phase of your female cycle will help you to give yourself grace and compassion and release the pressure of feeling like you have to DO IT …

When we say "Cycle Syncing" we're talking about syncing your life, work, motherhood, workouts, food, etc. with the 4 unique phases of your menstrual cycle. In this episode, we share the benefits of cycle syncing, we explain the difference between your circadian clock and your infradian clock, and we discuss the 4 phases of your cycle. If you're new…

We’re BACK! In this episode, we’re sharing the insight we’ve gained over the past two months when it comes to eating intuitively, moving intuitively, and really getting in touch with what your body needs. We talk about our personal experiences, and we share our Intuitive Wellness philosophy with you. Free Resources: Ditch the Diet Guide: A "first s…

In this episode, we compare our vacation experiences from when we were riddled with dieting thoughts, guilt, and shame to our family vacations THIS YEAR, now that we're in the final stages of embracing our intuitive eating journeys. We talk about day-to-day food choices we've made (or not made) and we share the judgmental thoughts that used to cont…

Do you feel guilty for eating the “real thing” when it comes to desserts, fried foods, or foods that are higher in fat? Have you ever tried to swap out certain foods in the name of health? For example, maybe you’ve tried to cut sugar or save calories? In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like when you take these swaps to the extreme a…

“WOW, you look amazing, have you lost weight!?” While this may seem like you’re giving a compliment, there’s another side to this conversation that you should be aware of. In this episode, we discuss several reasons why this seemingly harmless compliment could be causing more harm than good. Want more? 📩 Download our Free Guide - “Ditch the Diet: Y…

Diet culture is a sneaky son of a BETCH, and today we are talking about another “health craze” that has taken over our social media feeds. In this episode, we share our two cents about the “mental toughness” challenge: 75 Hard. Just because this is labeled a “mental toughness” challenge does not mean it doesn’t come with any negative consequences. …

We were terrified that by starting Intuitive Eating, we'd be signing up to gain a ton of weight. Like, A TON of weight! Because we'd spent most of our lives dieting, this was a deeply rooted fear that honestly kind of surprised us! In this episode we share our personal experiences with you, because fearing weight gain can convince you to stay trapp…

“I want to quit dieting, but I’m scared that if I stop focusing on weight loss, I'll become lazy + unhealthy. What if I just give up on myself? I'm scared that if I stop trying to lose weight I'll let myself go..." We hear you loud and clear, and we want to reassure you that quitting the dieting loop does NOT mean you’re giving up on your health. I…

Body acceptance and body positivity is definitely trending, and it might sound like a great thing, but how do you embrace "body positivity" when you literally cannot stand to look at yourself in the mirror? We've been talking so much about ditching diets and learning to heal your relationship with food and your body, but if it feels unattainable to…

If you’ve ever had a hard time controlling yourself around desserts, sweets, soda, candy - basically anything containing real sugar - you’ve probably wondered, “Am I addicted to sugar?” If you would have asked the two of us if sugar addiction is real two years ago, our answer would have been, “YES! OF COURSE,” and we probably would have sent you th…

“But, I’ve never done an actual DIET...is going through the process of Intuitive Eating going to even change anything for me?” In this episode, we talk about the hidden signs of dieting. For example, have you ever had these thoughts when it comes to eating food? I can have the sandwich, but only half I’m hungry, but it’s too soon to eat I overate y…

There’s Diet Culture’s definition of “normal” eating...and then there’s NORMAL eating. In simple terms, “normal eating” is when you’re not obsessing, forcing, or overthinking food. Eating isn’t black and white like Diet Culture wants us to believe. There’s not a set amount of calories, macros, servings, portion sizes, etc. that you “SHOULD” be eati…

“Where’s the research to prove that diets don’t work?” HERE YOU GO! ;) There’s a growing body of research to support the claim that diets cause more harm than good...including, but not limited to: weight gain and metabolic issues, food obsession, negative body image, depression and anxiety, and mood fluctuations and irritability. In this episode, w…

Intuitive Eating is a non-dieting approach to eating that heals your relationship with food and your body...but how do you know if this is the right path for you? We've been getting so many questions behind the scenes: "But, I need to lose weight! How can I embrace Intuitive Eating?" "How do I even know if I need to heal my relationship with food?"…

If you're new to the Intuitive Eating conversation, you're in the right place! Intuitive Eating, or IE, is a non-dieting approach to eating that heals your overall relationship with food and your body. Basically, IE takes you back to the way your body is biologically meant to feel - BEFORE you let dieting get in the way! In this episode, we talk yo…

Intuitive Eating is a non-dieting approach to eating that heals your relationship with food and your body. That being said, there are so many misconceptions when it comes to intuitive eating: “Intuitive eaters just eat pizza and donuts for every meal.” “I can’t learn to become an intuitive eater.” “Eating Intuitively will make me out of control and…

This episode goes out to all of you who are hitting "DIET BOTTOM"...AKA, you're ready to DITCH DIETS for good! We're digging deeper into how diets actually cause weight gain, and we discuss the dangers of weight cycling. You'll learn why yo-yo dieting and being on that constant cycle of gaining and losing weight is harmful to your overall health. W…

When it comes to Intuitive Eating, can weight loss be your goal? In this episode, we explore the reasons why the desire to lose weight has to be given up in order to truly become an Intuitive Eater. We know it can feel scary to truly accept this reality - especially when you've been dieting for YEARS - but it is possible, and it's the most freeing …

As we’ve been digging deeper into the Intuitive Eating process and we’ve been working on trusting our bodies to tell us what and when to eat, we’ve had some interesting thoughts and feelings come up. We want to share our experiences with you in full transparency, because it’s HARD to let go of the food rules that have been programmed into us about …

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the different “types” of eaters. We’d be willing to bet that you can relate hard to at least one of these eater types, if not more than one. This is where things tend to get a little tricky though, because you either: A - Know that diet culture has a strong grip on you and you’re desperate and ready for chang…

What type of "binge eater" are you? You might be surprised to learn that bingeing isn't a "one size fits all" kind of thing. In this episode, we talk about different types of binge eating and why it's easy to stay trapped in the "binge - restrict - guilt - repeat" cycle. We share tips to finally break free and start making peace with food. We also …

BIG THINGS happening over here, y'all! If you've been following along on our @fit.and.social Instagram account, you've noticed that we're ditching the diet culture mentality for good, and we're on a journey to fully embrace Intuitive Eating. If you're new here, we want to invite you to hear our stories in this episode. We talk about how we've been …

In this episode, we're sharing the ups and downs of our postpartum journeys, and we're giving you the practical advice that we needed when we were in pure survival mode. We talk about where we *expected* to be physically by this point vs. what we're actually experiencing, and we share the mental struggles we've been working to overcome. --- Send in…

In this episode, we're keeping it raw and real with Jenna's birth story. You'll hear the full details about how her unmedicated childbirth went and the challenges that she had to overcome along the way! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-mayer6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

Think back to the first time you heard the term "BASIC NEEDS." Personally, we remember this from elementary school science class...the "basic needs" for any living being are: food, water, shelter, and air...right? While that may be true, we're defining your basic needs differently in this episode. We're digging into your happiness and your producti…

This time of year can seriously leave you feeling hungover...even if you haven't had one sip of alcohol! Last year around this time, this was one of our most popular episodes, so we decided this was the perfect time to release it to you again! Right now, there are so many commitments and things to get done "perfectly" that it can drain you physical…

*Calling all entrepreneurs* This week, we're taking you through the launch process that we teach to all of our WOVM (Women on a Virtual Mission) business coaching clients. We'll teach you how to effectively warm up your audience so that they know who you are and what your coaching program is all about, then we'll guide you through the entire 4 week…

Comparison can be a real b*tch. One minute, you can feel totally on the right track! You can be feeling extremely proud of the accomplishments you've made, and you can be in an incredible mood! But then - WHOOSH - just like that, those feelings are gone, replaced by feelings of inadequacy, self-judgement, and even jealousy disguised as admiration. …

It's time to re-release another one of our most popular episodes! We're talking BOUNDARIES, and why it's absolutely necessary for you to set them! It may feel uncomfortable at first, especially if you're typically someone who spoon-feeds those around you and you normally drop everything you're doing to help someone else. BUT - you need to get real …

In this episode, we're talking business! Hopefully you're familiar with the dog in the movie Up when he gets frequently distracted by the squirrels...well, unfortunately, that "squirrel syndrome" can also apply to your business! This episode is for all of our entrepreneurs: Specifically, this goes out to those of you who have so many ideas floating…

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into guilt and motherhood. We've talked to so many moms who really struggle with mental demons when it comes to putting themselves first. It's easy to fall into the habit and routine of waking up and starting your day for others, but in the long run, everyone benefits the most when Mom starts her day for hers…

In this episode, we're keeping it raw and real with Lauren's birth story. She talks you through her "planned" c-section that didn't quite go as planned, and she shares how her first 7 weeks postpartum have gone. We give some tips and advice when it comes to prioritizing you and becoming self-aware when life changes threaten to throw you off your ga…

Today we're re-releasing one of our most popular episodes! This was our first podcast episode recorded entirely through Zoom. In this episode, we're sharing the audio from a live webinar we hosted when COVID first became an apparent part of our lives this past spring. We talk about how to process changes and create healthy habits even when life is …

In this episode, we're talking straight to our control freaks! And, we can do this, because we've been there too! Releasing the need to control situations can be extremely challenging, but when you're able to truly trust in the universe and follow your intuition and your gut reactions without overthinking and overanalyzing, it will really help you …

Have you ever quit in the middle of something? Talked yourself out of making changes because it "wasn't worth it" or it was "too hard" or "things really weren't all that bad before" ...sound familiar? Here's some good news: There's actually a psychological reason why this happens, and it's a cycle! It's called the "Emotional Cycle of Change," and w…

In this episode of the DGAF Podcast, we're sharing some raw experiences and stories that we've had during our pregnancies...thank you hormones! We keep it super real as always, and if you've been feeling out of whack lately, we're hoping this episode will make you feel just a little bit better. We want to remind you that it's totally normal to expe…