Love Your REAL Life Podcast
Helping you love your REAL life even when things don't go as planned. Expect practical tools, reflective conversations, and inspiring stories to help you rebuild confidence, trust yourself again, and embrace the messy, beautiful life unfolding right in front of you.
S2 | EP 37: Are You the Most Negotiable Person in Your Own Life?
You’re dependable. You’re the organizer, the problem solver, the person everyone knows they can count on.
And you may genuinely love being that person.
But somewhere along the way, did your own plans, needs, and wants become the easiest ones to move?
In this episode, we’re talking about the subtle ways women can build a life around showing up for everyone else while slowly becoming the most negotiable person on their own calendar. We’ll explore the resentment and guilt that can come with that, why waiting for life to “settle dow...
S2 | EP 36: The Thoughts That Keep Us from Loving Our REAL Life
The stories we tell ourselves influence how we feel, the actions we take, and ultimately the life we create. In this episode, we're slowing down to notice some of the most common thoughts that keep us feeling stuck, and then learn how to replace them with thoughts that are both true and empowering.
Rather than trying to think positively all the time, this episode is an invitation to become more aware of the thoughts that may no longer be serving you and to begin taking one small step toward the life you truly want.
The 4...
S2 | EP 35: What I am Noticing Now -July Recap
July was a month of healing as I recover from Rotator Cuff Surgery which involved a lot of physical obstacles as well as some intentional mindset work. I would love to hear from you on what spoke to you. Feel free to share with me if you are going through a challenge currently and how mindset helped!
How I support women in this work…
If you’re ready to build routines that support a life you love:
✨ Upcoming Workshops https://reallifewellnesscoaching.com/workshops/
✨ Meditation and Reflection opportunities - https://reallife...
S2 | EP 34: Creating an Environment Where Healing Can Happen with Sara Baldonado
What if one of the most powerful things you could do for your health was simply create the space for your body to rest?
In this episode, I'm joined by Sara Baldonado, co-owner of MY Wellness Center in Lincoln and Kearney, Nebraska. Sara shares the deeply personal story that inspired her family to open MY Wellness after her sister Morgan's battle with breast cancer and their desire to bring additional holistic wellness resources closer to home.
We talk about the importance of creating environments that support healing, the role rest plays in overall wellness, and...
S2 | EP 33: What I am Noticing
June was a month of holding both excitement and uncertainty. As I look back, I'm sharing what I've been noticing in this season of life-from preparing for shoulder surgery and learning to embrace changing routines, to finding joy in simple moments and looking ahead to a summer of fun.
How I support women in this work…
If you’re ready to build routines that support a life you love:
✨ Upcoming Workshops https://reallifewellnesscoaching.com/workshops/
✨ Upcoming Meditation classes - https://reallifewellnesscoaching.com/meditations/
✨ Membership: Ongoing tools, encouragement, and community to support...
S2 | EP 32: How to Create More Good Energy in Your Life with Sarah Collins
S2 EP 32 How to Create More Good Energy in Your Life with Sarah Collins
What if good energy isn't something you're born with, but something you can intentionally create?
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Sarah Collins, Gallup-Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, speaker, founder of Collins Collective, and creator of The Good Energy Club™.
Sarah shares her personal story of losing her spark during the pandemic while navigating life with three young children and how that difficult season led her on a journey to discover what truly creates energy, joy, connection, and fulfillment.
...S2 | EP 31: How To Let Resentment Be Your Friend
What if resentment isn't something to avoid?
In this episode of the Love Your Real Life podcast, we're taking a fresh look at one of the most uncomfortable emotions we experience: resentment. Instead of seeing it as something to suppress or get rid of, we'll explore how resentment can actually serve as a powerful guide, and points us toward unmet needs, unspoken boundaries, hidden desires, and areas of our lives that are asking for attention and what to do about it.
You'll learn why resentment often develops when we're disconnected from ourselves, how ignoring it...
S2 | EP 30: Why Most Habit Advice Fails Women with Monica Packer
If you've ever struggled to stick with a morning routine, workout plan, self-care practice, or healthy habit, this episode is for you.
Today I'm joined by Monica Packer, host of the About Progress Podcast and author of the upcoming book Sticky Habits.
Monica's work has had a profound impact on me personally. As a member of her Supporters Club, I've learned so much about letting go of perfectionism and creating habits that actually work in real life. That's why I was so excited to bring her onto the podcast for this conversation.
Together...
S2 | EP 29: What I'm Noticing Right Now- May
What I'm Noticing Right Now — May
In this monthly reflection episode, I'm sharing what stood out to me in May, what has been supporting me during the month, and what I'm learning as I move into a new month.
From travel, family gatherings, and new clients to movement, music, and creating supportive systems, this episode is a reminder that even beautiful seasons require support.
I also share a few thoughts on adapting your routines as life changes, why flexibility matters in wellness, and how I'm approaching June with more intention.
Plus, I...
S2 | EP 28: How to Set a Daily Intention in 6 Simple Steps
In This Episode We Talk About:
Why awareness is the foundation of intentional livingThe power of writing your intention downHow visualization helps you embody your intentionWhy supportive plans matter more than perfectionWhat inspired action actually looks like in real lifeHow to check in with yourself without judgmentThe 6 Steps
AwarenessWriting Your Intention DownVisualizing Your IntentionMaking a Supportive PlanTaking Inspired ActionChecking In With YourselfAffiliate Links:
Books I’ve Read in 2026: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-of-2026-real-life-wellness Class pass: https://classpass.com/refer/L7VGUEUS22 (receive 20 bonus credits)Looking for More Su...
S2 | EP 27 What I Am Noticing Now: A Real-Life Reflection + Monthly Reset Invitation
Before moving into a new month, I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect.
This is the second month of a new monthly series- What I’m Noticing Right Now. This is where I share what’s been working, what’s been supportive, and what I’m learning in real life.
Links that I talked about in the episode:
My podcast episodes that I referenced:
https://reallifewellnesscoaching.com/podcast/s2-ep-26-holistic-finances-creating-a-healthier-relationship-with-money-with-alison-jensen/https://reallifewellnesscoaching.com/podcast/s2-ep-23-backpacking-healing-real-conversations/Echo Collective here: https://echocollectivene.org/
Class pass referral c...
S2 | EP 26 Holistic Finances: Creating a Healthier Relationship with Money with Alison Jensen
Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about how you feel.
In this episode, I’m joined by a financial coach Alison Jensen ] to talk about what it really looks like to approach money in a more intentional, supportive way. We explore the emotional side of finances, common patterns that keep people stuck, and simple steps to feel more confident and in control.
If money has ever felt overwhelming or something you avoid, this conversation will meet you with both clarity and compassion.
In This Episode:
Why money is...S2 | EP 25 How to Enjoy Your Life Even When Hard Things Are Happening
Life doesn’t pause the hard parts… and you don’t have to wait for everything to feel better to start enjoying your life.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to hold both: the hard and the good at the same time. This is about learning to experience small moments of joy, presence, and peace right in the middle of real life.
In This Episode:
Letting go of “I’ll be happy when…”Releasing guilt around joy in hard seasonsWhat enjoying your life actually looks like day-to-daySimple ways to support yourself right nowTry T...
S2 | EP 24: What I’m Noticing Right Now — March
This month I’m starting something new — a simple end-of-month reflection called What I’m Noticing Right Now.
What I’ve Been Noticing
At the end of February, I felt really burnt out.
As a business owner, I’m making decisions all day long — and by evening, I had nothing left.
That showed up as scrolling on my phone… even though it didn’t leave me feeling good.
What’s Been Helping
One simple shift made a big difference.
I wrote down things I actually wanted to do (read...
S2 | Ep 23: Backpacking, Healing & Real Conversations
This episode is a little different — and really special to me.
Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to go on three backpacking trips with the same group of women:
Oregon — The Three Sisters LoopMinnesota — The Superior Hiking TrailColorado — The San Juan MountainsI hope you enjoy this conversation. Iit gives a glimpse into what can happen when you step outside your normal routine and into something that stretches you.
Why This Episode Matters
Healing, growing and learning about ourselves doesn’t always happen in structured ways.
Sometim...
S2 | EP 22: Spring Cleaning Your Holistic Life — Week 3
Relationships, Finances & Work
In the final episode of the Spring Cleaning Your Holistic Life series, we shift our focus to three external areas that have a powerful impact on how we experience our daily lives:
Relationships, Financial Health, and Work.
Over the past two weeks we’ve explored your inner world: our thoughts, emotions, spiritual life, and personal growth and the foundations that support our daily life through your body and your home.
This week we look at the structures around you.
These areas often carry pressure, expectations, and re...
S2 | EP 21: Spring Cleaning our Holistic Health- week 2 of 3
Supporting Your Body & Your Home
Last week we began our Holistic Spring Cleaning series by focusing on our inner world — our thoughts, emotions, spiritual connection, and personal growth. Because lasting change starts from the inside.
This week we shift to two areas that deeply affect how we experience our daily lives:
Physical Health and Home.
Our bodies and our environments play a powerful role in our energy, our nervous system, and our ability to show up for the life we’re building.
Instead of focusing on perfection or overhauling ever...
S2 | Ep 20: Spring Cleaning Our Holistic Health - week 1 of 3
Last month, we talked about love — self-love, dating again, building healthy relationships after experiencing betrayal. If you haven’t listened to those episodes, give them a listen after you hear this one.
This month, we’re zooming out.
Over the next three weeks, we’re spring cleaning your holistic life using the 8 pillars I teach:
Mental & EmotionalSpiritualLearningPhysical HomeRelationshipsFinancialWorkAnd instead of starting with what you should be doing, we begin with a more connected question: How do I want to feel in this area of my life?
Because when you start wi...
S2 | EP 19: Rebuilding Trust in a New Relationship
Today’s episode is a very special and vulnerable one for me.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about self-love, dating again after betrayal, and what it looks like to build healthy love. But today, I wanted you to hear from someone else.
I’m sitting down with my husband to talk about what it was like starting a relationship with someone who had previously experienced infidelity.
We talk honestly about:
Building trust when fear is still presentNavigating triggers and moments of insecurityWhy patience and consistency mattered more than grand...S2 | Ep 18: Dating after experiencing infidelity
In this episode, I’m talking about some things that helped me when I started dating again after experiencing infidelity in my first marriage.
The importance pursuing a relationship with yourself as the foundation (and continuing that work)Be clear about why you want to dateHow to be authentic and honest in the processComing Up Next
Next week, I will be interviewing my husband as we talk about what it’s like to have a relationship with someone who has previously experienced betrayal, some ways that we have stayed true to ourselves, from his...
S2 | Ep 17: The Love You’ve Been Looking for Starts Here
In this episode, I’m kicking off our month of love by talking about the foundation of it all: self-love. If you’ve experienced heartbreak or betrayal, loving yourself can feel impossible — but it’s the beginning of healing and creating a life you truly love. Let’s talk about what self-love actually looks like in real life and how to start, one gentle step at a time.
Coming Up Next
Next week, we’ll talk about how to date again after betrayal — and what it looks like to step back into love in a way that feels...
S2 | Ep 16: When It’s Time to Stop What No Longer Aligns
In this episode of The Love Your REAL Life Podcast, I’m continuing the conversation from last week about why most routines don’t stick — and sharing an important shift that’s often overlooked.
Sometimes the most supportive change isn’t starting something new.
It’s stopping something I keep doing that no longer aligns with my values.
Especially during seasons of healing, after betrayal, or in the middle of big life changes, I’ve noticed how easy it is to stay in patterns out of obligation or shame — even when they drain us and keep us f...
S2 | Ep. 15: Why Most Routines Don’t Stick and How to Change That.
Starting a new routine doesn’t have to feel rigid or overwhelming. In this episode of The Love Your REAL Life Podcast, Faith shares a gentle, sustainable approach to building routines that actually support your life — by starting with how you want to feel, not what you think you should do.
This episode walks you through how to create a baseline and an ideal version of any routine so it can flex with your energy, your season, and your real life.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why most routines don’t stickHow to start an...S2 - EP 14: How to Love Your Life More — where to even start
If you are ready for more presence, meaning and connection to your REAL Life you are in the right place. It starts by meeting yourself exactly where you are. Enjoy these practical intentional steps to loving and enjoying your life more.
“Holistic Goals for 2026” This is not your typical goal setting! This approach is my tried and true method. I can’t wait for you to join me. Register here: https://l.bttr.to/c5y7p
Want more support?
You don’t have to do this alone.
Join my Membership: A supporti...S2 - EP 13: Creating a word of the year 2026
Creating a word of the year is such a wonderful way to stay in alignment with your values and gives you a framework for decision making to love your REAL Life.
Join in on my next workshop on zoom “Holistic Goals for 2026” This is not your typical goal setting! This approach is my tried and true method. I can’t wait for you to join me. This workshop is on Wednesday, 1/7/26 at 7pm CST on zoom. It will also be recorded and everyone who registers will receive the recording and all of the handouts. Register here: https://l.bttr...
S2 - EP 12: Reflecting on your 2025
How cool is it that half of this week is in 2025 and half of it is in 2026! What a great time to reflect on the past year so that you can prepare for the year ahead!
Join in on my next workshop on zoom “Holistic Goals for 2026” This is not your typical goal setting! This approach is my tried and true method. I can’t wait for you to join me. This workshop is on Wednesday, 1/7/26 at 7pm CST on zoom. It will also be recorded and everyone who registers will receive the recording and all of the ha...
S2 - Ep 11: Presence + Gentleness for Christmas Week
This week of Christmas can be a busy one with lots of things to do. It can be a time of a lot of emotions, expectations and busyness. In this episode, I won’t be adding anything to your to-do list but instead offering you a moment of gentleness and presence.
Join in on my next workshop on zoom “Holistic Goals for 2026” This is not your typical goal setting! This approach is my tried and true method. I can’t wait for you to join me. This workshop is on Wednesday, 1/7/26 at 7pm CST on zoom. It will als...
S2 - EP 10: Navigating the Holidays during a Hard Season
If you are navigating a hard season as we head into the holidays, it can feel overwhelming. In this week’s episode I guide you through 8 small ways to help empower you to navigate the holidays while you are hurting.Â
The key takeaway from this conversation is the way to make this time feel manageable is not by pretending everything is fine, but by creating a season that honors your real life, whatever that looks like right now. I can’t wait to hear what you think about this episode.Â
Join in on my workshop on zoom...
S2 - EP 9: Rewriting Your Story
Moving from Blame to Empowered Survivor
After betrayal or heartbreak, it’s easy to get stuck in the story of what happened. In this episode, Faith walks you through how to rewrite your story with honesty and compassion — not by minimizing the pain, but by choosing what comes next.
In this episode we cover:
How the meaning you attach to betrayal shapes your futureWhy blame can feel safe at first (it gives clarity and someone to point to)How staying in blame keeps you stuck and blocks your own healing work5 gentle steps to begi...S2 - EP 8: The Role of Forgiveness
Forgiveness after betrayal can be one of the hardest parts of healing — not because you’re doing it wrong, but because real forgiveness is far more complex than “forgive and forget.” In this episode, I gently unpack the truth about forgiveness, the myths that keep us stuck, and how you can begin releasing the weight of what happened without excusing it, reconciling, or rushing your own healing.
If you’ve ever wondered why forgiveness feels so hard… why the pain resurfaces even after you think you’ve moved on…or whether forgiving someone means you’re saying what they did was...
S2 - EP 7: Daily Rhythms that Support Your Healing
In this episode of Love Your Real Life, I’m sharing how small, intentional daily rhythms can help create stability and peace of mind — especially after seasons of heartbreak, betrayal, or big life changes.
When I talk about rhythms, I’m referring to the gentle flow of your day — those consistent, supportive moments that keep you grounded and connected to yourself. Rhythms are different from habits or routines; they’re not about strict structure or perfection. Instead, they’re about listening to your body, honoring your energy, and creating steady touchpoints that remind you, “I’m safe, I’m here, I’ve g...
S2 - EP 6: The Healing Power of Sound with Jennie Sovey
In this episode, I sit down with Jennie Sovey, a sound bath practitioner who helps others heal through the power of sound and vibration. Together, we explore how sound healing supports emotional recovery, calms the nervous system, and helps you reconnect with yourself after heartbreak or betrayal.
Whether you’ve never experienced a sound bath before or you already love them, this conversation will help you understand the science and spirit behind sound healing — and how it can become a gentle tool for your own journey of renewal.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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S2 - EP 5: Learning To Trust Yourself Again
In today's episode we explore what it really means to rebuild trust in yourself after betrayal. When someone else's choices have shaken your world, it's easy to question your own intuition and judgment. But healing means learning that your inner wisdom never left — it's just waiting to be heard again.
I share gentle, practical ways to start reconnecting with your inner voice, including how to keep small promises to yourself, pause before reacting, and use journaling as a tool for rediscovering your own truth.
You'll learn: ✨ Why betrayal can make you doubt your intuition ✨ The small...
S2 - EP 4: Rebuilding Confidence in Yourself
In today's episode we're talking about something that so many of us wrestle with after life throws us off course: rebuilding confidence in yourself.
When you've been hurt, betrayed, or just walked through a season that shook your sense of who you are, confidence doesn't come rushing back overnight. It comes back slowly — through small, intentional choices that remind you who you really are and what you're capable of. We are going to discuss how to start this gentle process of building back confidence and trust in yourself.
Listen, subscribe, and share with a friend wh...
S2 - EP 3: Calming Your Body When It Feels Activated
In today's episode we're diving into what to do when your body feels activated—those moments when your heart races, your chest tightens, or you just can't seem to think clearly.
If you've experienced betrayal, trauma, or overwhelming stress, you've likely felt your nervous system kick into fight, flight, or freeze mode. In this episode, I'll walk you through gentle, practical ways to calm your body when it feels unsafe—through breathwork, movement, and grounding techniques you can use anywhere, anytime.
You'll also get simple journal prompts to help you recognize when you're activated, explore what...
S2 - EP2 The First Steps After Betrayal
In today's episode, we're walking through one of the hardest and most important moments in your healing journey: those first fragile steps after betrayal.
Whether you're reeling from infidelity, broken trust, or another kind of deep disappointment, this episode is here to help you find your footing again. Together, we'll walk through five gentle steps to help you begin stabilizing: naming what's happened, grounding your body, giving yourself permission to pause, finding safe support, and choosing one small next step forward.
You'll also hear reflection prompts you can use right away to reconnect with your...
S2 - EP1 Welcome to the Love Your REAL Life Podcast
Welcome to Season 2: Loving Your REAL Life
Season 2 is here! I'm Faith Lauterbach, and I'm inviting you into a new chapter of this podcast: The Love Your REAL Life Podcast. In this episode, I share why the show is rebranding, what this season is all about, and how it can support you—whether you've experienced betrayal, big life changes, or just want to create a life that feels real, joyful, and whole.
Expect practical tools, reflective conversations, and inspiring stories to help you rebuild confidence, trust yourself again, and embrace the messy, beautiful life unfolding ri...
Episode 33: The Power of Knowing Yourself
In this episode, I share the story of how an unexpected divorce shattered the roles I had built my identity around—and how that loss became an invitation to truly meet myself for the first time.
We'll talk about:
How I rebuilt my identity and learned who I really was
The ways that knowing yourself fully helps to create healthier relationships
Steps to start this process
Find your path to healing:
Have been cheated on and are ready to create a path forward to a...
Episode 32: Reset & Realign: August Intentions + July Lessons
In today's episode we talk about the importance of taking a moment to pause and reflect on the month and set intentions moving into the next one.
My favorites from July:
1. Books- I share my 3 reads from July and rate each one.0/3 Did not Finish, 1/3 Did not like, 2/3 I liked, 3/3 I liked and will reread
The 12-week year by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry.
How to Walk into a Room by Emily P Freeman.
2. Podcast:
Listened to-The...
Episode 31: Lessons I Learned from a 5-day Backpacking trip
In today's episode, I dive into some lessons that I have learned after coming back from a 5-day backpacking trip in the remote San Juan mountains in Colorado. You don't have to be a backpacker or even a nature lover to be able to apply these lessons in your life!
1) Lesson 1: Life is too short to live from a place of fear.
2) Lesson 2: Being comfortable is not the point of life.
3) Lesson 3: It's okay to reroute.
4) Lesson 4: Mindful decisions matter.
5) Lesson 5: Being is greater than doing.
Find...
