The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern
Welcome to the Real and the Woo, a podcast designed to bring you authentic conversations covering a range of topics from the factual and practical to the mystical and magical. Join Lauri as she invites experts and friends to engage in some raw, meaningful and informative discussions, combined with light-hearted, humorous and silly chats. Consider this your virtual happy hour, where no subject is off the table and everyone leaves feeling a little more joyful, supported and inspired.As a life-long lover of learning and a true Gemini, Lauri is genuine in her desire to apply her years of experience...
Mindfulness Mondays - Empowered Tenacity and Self-Care of Boundaries
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.Â
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 as self-care and explores the concepts of joy of missing out (JOMO) versus fear of missing out (FOMO). Lauri also addresses the importance of knowing when to persist in asking for what you want and when to step b...
Bonus Series: Why Not Me? - Penny Fisher
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 losing seven fingers, her left leg, and her right foot.
She discusses the importance of resilience, self-love, and community support in overcoming adversity. Penny's story is not just about her physical recovery but...
Mindfulness Mondays - Monkey Minds and Habitual Worry
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.Â
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 the need to break free from habitual worry, understand our internal instructions, and change our perspectives and habits for personal growth.
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Mara Smith Female Founder of Inspiro Tequila
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 - which aligns with what I know is the wave of the future: heart-based feminine leadership, no matter the...
Mindfulness Mondays - New Episode Series - My Why and Why #Youmatter
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.Â
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 workshops, and corporate discussions and workshops that all emphasize the importance of understanding one's internal instructions and the opportunities for personal upgrades.Â
Her signature workshops, "We DO Come with Instructions," helps attendees understand in th...
Eric Taylor from Big E Astrology
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 Vedic and Evolutionary principles, which he infuses with his authentic Hip Hop flava, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience for his clients.
Find Eric:Â
Professional Intuitive Astrologer & R...
Jason Gember-Vedic Meditation Teacher and More
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.Â
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 should! In addition, there are a variety of ways to combat these things through practices like Jason teaches, or through the work I do wit...
Psychic Debbie Griggs - Internationally Renowned Intuitive, Healer, and Visionary.
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.Â
Born into a lineage of gifted European psychics, Psychic Debbie Griggs has spent her life transforming others through her extraordinary spiritual abilities. From the moment she looks into your eyes or reads your aura, Debbie taps into your soul’s path—offering stunningly accurate predictions and profound clari...
Elana from Searchlight Tarot
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.Â
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 offers ways to connect with our world and the collective.Â
It’s obvious Elana loves what s...
Bonus Series: Why NOT Me? - Jill Kempner
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 debut book, Receiving from Your Angels: Four Practices to Heal Your Pain with Angel Love. Â
More about Jill:Â
Book  Receiving From Your Angels
W...
Jill Foos, NBE-HWC - Menopause Specialist, Wellness Coach, Podcaster and So Much More
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 Psychology, and the Stages of Change Model.
She holds certifications from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and has specialized training in menopause, supplements, and gut health. Her specialty is helping mi...
My Cousin and Fierce Global Advocate - Cynthia Changyit Levin
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 to advocate for others, especially those without voices of their own or access to make change where they live.Â
In...
Bonus Series: Why NOT Me? - Nancy K's Story
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:Â
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 w...
DJ Taz Rashid - The BEST Yoga DJ IMO
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 been back in town with his Sound-off yoga experience and wow, that’s insanely fun!
No mat...
Bonus Series: Why NOT Me? - Alex Sabbag
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:Â
When I was inspired to create my show, I had a few core goals: to c...
Jim Berkenstadt - The Rock And Roll Detective®
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 all he knows, while providing personal backstories akin to the best liner notes on any album! What a thrill for me to have him as...
Bonus Episode 2 - Full Moon and Astrology Update with Lisa H.
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 balance, making it a good time to release what no longer serves us in our existing relationships and spend time in reflection and introspection to create more balance and harmony within...
The Common Mystics - Super(natural) sisters!
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 intuitive life coach. They are the creators and co-hosts of the Common Mystics podcast, where they share their adventures exploring spiritually charged locations and giving voice to the...
Bonus Series: Why NOT Me? - Kirsten Kuhlmann
About this series:Â
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 an ongoing bonus series that aims to illustrate how life’s hardest moments can, over time, become our greatest gifts.Â
J...
Alex Sabbag - Author, Entrepreneur, Warrior Woman
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 story of resilient triumph, in and outside the studio, on and off the yoga mat.Â
Alex and I share many connections, including a mission to empower and inspire o...
Bonus Episode 1 - A Very Meaningful Conversation about our Times with Ramaa Krishnan
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.Â
There's so much happening not only in the world around us, nationally and locally but also within us. Ramaa and I discuss the profound opportunity for growth and learning times such as these provide f...
My Pickle Crew - Plus Two
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://www.customde...
Samaya (Traci) Hill - Subtle Energy Alchemist
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 and hard work, Traci uses her professional and personal experience to help others live their best lives and equips them to handle whatever life brings them. I met Traci at a wellness event and...
Lindsay Marten Ellis - Healer, Leader, Mother, Priestess, Entrepreneur
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! Â
Lindsay Marten Ellis is a transformational mentor for rising changemakers, with a heart-centered focus on supporting women in creating community, generating abundance, and living their highest potential. She is also a best-selling author, international retreat facilitator, pod...
Ginette Biro Medium, Channeler and CSO of Avalon Spirit
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.Â
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-class medium, Ginette channels beings from the 4th to 12th dimensions, delivering messages that inspire and inform. She is clairaudient, clairvoyant, clair...
Julia Weigert - Learn About Sacred Travel and Soul Wisdom
Jullia is a code carrier of the Sophia Consciousness, Magdalene Rose Priestess and Steward of Gaia. It is her mission to support women on the path of fully embodying their multidimensionality as living bridge of the divine and earthly realm. As a women’s ceremonialist and mentor, she guides women to live in tune with the rhythms of nature, reclaim their sovereign power and reconnect with their soul essence & wisdom. As Reiki Master Teacher and energy healer she holds and facilitates space for potent transformational processes allowing others to access their innate soul wisdom. Her true passion lies in...
Robert Koritz of Dark Star Orchestra and my honorary Lil’ Bro
For all my friends who are fans of the Grateful Dead, this episode is for you! I have the pleasure of sitting down with Robert Kortiz, one of the esteemed drummers of DSO. Robert has been playing with them for 25 years and well before that found his way behind kits in other bands in and around St. Louis, our hometown.Â
I’ve known Robert since he was 8 and what I love about him is the way he’s combined all of his passions into the life he’s living now. In yoga we call that li...
Sheri Jewel Psychic Medium and Authentic Straight Talker
Sheri opens channels to speak to Spirit and connect you to your loved ones on the other side. She is a certified medium who has been practicing for over 15 years. Through contact with the spirit world and the archangels, Sheri delivers in-depth and valuable messages to her clients. Sheri has been a guest on several podcasts and regularly participates in mediumship events and demonstrations, such as The All Souls conference hosted by Jenniffer Weigel and the Lightworkers Conference, all of which leave her audience with healing for years to come. Sheri's sole purpose and passion is bringing healing...
Annemarie Sampson - Powerhouse Human - Empowering All Females
Annemarie and I met for coffee over the summer before her school season kicked off, so we mention that discussion several times during this episode. We connected in so many meaningful and fun ways then, and our episode today piggy-backs on the energy and stories we shared and takes us to even more places and ways in which we align.Â
 Her WHY for over 38 years: to leave people in a better place than where she found them. And boy, does she ever! As a coach to female athletes and wellness coach for adult women, sh...
Heather Redisch - Wise, Real, Warrior Mama, Advocate, Business Maven
Warning: This episode touches on very real and raw details from the 4th of July shooting in Highland Park. Please skip from 43:50-50:47 if you do not wish to listen to our discussion about it.Â
I have known Heather for over 27 years. She was a camp counselor to our eldest, and even then I could tell she was wise beyond her years. Heather is a neighbor, friend, fellow yogi, fierce mother bear, business owner and authentic to the bone. I respect and adore Heather, and love all t...
Brian Gryn - a Great Human and Coach
Brian is not only one of my yoga students, he’s a long-time health advocate and friend. He’s a personal trainer, golfer, golf coach, internet entrepreneur, author, health coach, musician and podcaster. He has a passion for getting the most out of his clients and young athletes and has a mission to pay it forward by offering support, encouragement and education for those who are seeking positive change in their lives.
We discuss our shared hobbies, our years of being “at this” and our desire to help people feel their best. In...
Magic Marlena Jayatilake of Love that Spice
Are you ready to feel seen, heard, valued, loved, adored and fed with some spice and a lot of love? Then you’re in for a delicious conversation with Lauri and her friend, Marlena! Marlena loves everything she creates and does as the owner of Love That Spice because she does it with love! She wakes up every day grateful to be on this planet with a chance to make a difference in the lives of others in her very own and very magic way! You’ll love this conversation!
Love That...
My Crew!!
In today’s episode Lauri sits down (virtually) with some of her very best friends she’s referred to in other episodes as her Pickle Crew. Lauri has known Pam, Liz and Stephie for over 20 years and through those years they have connected, shared, laughed, and cried, like many friends do, over a huge range of topics. Raising kids, navigating relationships, getting real, discussing woo-woo stuff, x-rated stuff, learning new things and sharing them, playing games, traveling together, and having fun through it all.Â
Without these ladies, there would be no Real...
Julie Jancius - The Angel Medium
Join Lauri as she sits down with a woman who’s inspired a lot in her life including the Real and the Woo podcast! Lauri found Julie through a labyrinthine journey of podcasts during the pandemic and it was through Lauri’s listening to Julie’s podcast that she started seeing signs and synchronicities that still happen to this day. Lauri has experienced Julie’s gifts first-hand during a reading from her and also gets a mini one on this episode! Lauri and Julie also get very real about some current trends in the healing industry and also discover...
Scott and Marla Berger - Why They are Here and Why You Are, Too!
Are you ready to feel loved, seen, valued and on a train of oneness? Join me as I sit down with two of my most favorite, light-filled friends, who’s entire mission is about connection, unity, change-making and helping humanity. Scott and Marla are another example of people who’ve inspired my podcast, and for the work I do with clients, my extreme desire to connect people to people and people to themselves, and for that I am so grateful to them. But I am even more grateful for their mission, their heart-based sharing of it and their eage...
The Amazing, Authentic and Wise Ramaa Krishnan
In today’s episode Lauri is grateful to have as her guest her friend, mentor and teacher for over 10 years, Ramaa Krishnan. As one of Ramaa’s many “petals” Lauri has learned far more than their discussion may reveal, but is eager to highlight Ramaa as another catalyst for The Real and the Woo as well as for all the ways Ramaa’s teaching has inspired and informed Lauri’s passion for integrating chakra learning into her yoga classes, private client work, Reiki offerings and more.Â
Have you ever wondered why things happen TO you? This epi...
Lisa Hagenbuch-Astrology and the New Moon and Full Moon for August 2024
In today’s episode Lauri meets with her long-time astrologer and friend, Lisa Hagenbuch who takes listeners on a journey of how she works, how to read basic information and how to create their own birth chart. She offers Lauri a live reading for the recent New Moon as well as the upcoming Full Moon on August 19th, 2024.
Lisa offers tips and tricks on how to harness and work with moon phases along with her easy-to-understand blend of advice. Together they discuss a variety of other modalities in which Lisa is trained and how th...
Kirsten Kuhlmann and #joyonthe5’s
In today’s episode Lauri interviews her friend, client and one-time band manager, Kirsten Kuhlmann. Kirsten is one of the catalysts that inspired The Real and the Woo and a specific segment featured in each episode: Joy on the 5’s.
Enjoy their authentic conversation as they discuss how they connect and intersect. In Kirsten, Lauri sees a kick-ass woman, loyal client and fierce friend who is also an amazing mom, competitive athlete and all around great human.Â
About Kirsten:
She’s been...
Why I’m Here
In this solo cast Lauri explains what inspired her to create, “The Real and the Woo with Lauri Stern”. You’ll hear her explain the catalysts that inspired her and her motivation and vision for her podcast. She also offers some details on her own backstories that brought her to where she is today: a yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner, wellness coach, workshop facilitator, writer, singer, dancer, mother, wife, dog mom and fierce friend…and now podcast host! With, “The Real and the Woo”, Lauri is fulfilling a dream of using her knowledge base and voice to elevate, educate, collaborate and motivate...
Trailer: The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern
Welcome to the Real and the Woo, a podcast designed to bring you authentic conversations covering a range of topics from the factual and practical to the mystical and magical. Join Lauri as she invites experts and friends to engage in some raw, meaningful and informative discussions, combined with light-hearted, humorous and silly chats. Consider this your virtual happy hour, where no subject is off the table and everyone leaves feeling a little more joyful, supported and inspired.
As a life-long lover of learning and a true Gemini, Lauri is genuine in her desire...
