May 29, 2023

59. Why Daddy's Disconnected {with Zoran}

Zoran was afraid of his father. Can you relate? Or do you know someone who can? I bet so. It's a very common theme in Patriarchal culture. We dive into this disconnect here and how it may have started. Episode …

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May 28, 2023

58. Quiet Into Chaos. Spiritual Tour of Nepal 8: Kathmandu {with Etha…

Explore the "tiny little mountains" of Katmandu and the yin and yang of the rural towns and bustling city. Ethan takes us on an adventure on foot, plane (which didn't feel much safer than the bus in episode 57) and …

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May 27, 2023

57. Monks & the Buddha Cave. Spiritual Tour of India: Bodh Gaya {with…

Would you hang out with an 11-year old monk? Would you sit in the cave reputed to be one where the Buddha sat? (And possibly even reached enlightenment) Would you choose a receipt or a bodhi leaf? Listen to find …

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May 26, 2023

56. {LC's Journey Home} 2 - Leaving

Abuse comes in many forms. Manipulative people are very sneaky, and we can get trapped. We can get free of the trap, too. We can recognize our worth, drum up all the courage we can muster, and do what we …

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May 25, 2023

55. Defining Patriarchy, Masculine, and Man {with Zoran}

We're talking Patriarchy across the Atlantic. Zoran in Sweden had so much to say that I suggested we hop on a call for this conversation. In this first of 3 episodes, we define "Patriarchy" as opposed to masculine and man. …

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May 24, 2023

54. Harnessing the Mind {with Kaylyn}

Kaylyn's take on the mind as compared to Jared's from Episode 41 where he talks about the silent retreat experience and "hearing" how loud his mind is. She also gives you a tip to try out to help calm that …

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May 23, 2023

53. Worlds Inside You

Worlds inside worlds even. Sit with this short Hafiz poem and you will instantly shift into the wonder and awe that life IS. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachrist...

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May 22, 2023

52. Grown-Up Love & Communication {with Olivera}

What is it like when both partners are conscious? Not work! Here are some examples of what happens in a full partnership, and how you can prepare yourself for yours. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://la...

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May 21, 2023

51. Defiling the Ganges! Spiritual Tour of India 6: Varanasi {with Et…

Shoes don't belong in the River Ganges. Even if they're filled with funeral pyre sludge. Ethan and I start with a deep dive into whether or not all roads lead to home. Then, he jogs along the Ganges with a …

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May 20, 2023

50. Smoldering Bodies & Magic Carpets. Spiritual Tour of India 5: Var…

Every culture has its own way of honoring those who have passed on from human life. Ethan meets a man carrying bits of his dead mother, tries meditating on a street, and discovers some intense inner truths in Varanasi - …

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May 19, 2023

49. {LC's Journey Home} 1 - Breaking Free

This is the start of my journey Home to myself, through traveling the country, visiting friends, seeing new places, perspectives, and lifestyles. This is where all starts: The hardest lesson I've ever learned. The most diffic...

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May 18, 2023

48. Relationships DO NOT take Work! {with Olivera}

They take something else, but it's NOT work. If you're "working" in your relationship, you NEED to hear this. If you want to find a relationship in which you don't work, you'll find out how in this episode. This is …

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May 17, 2023

47. The Healing in Solitude {with Kat}

Do we learn more about ourselves within or outside of relationships? Kat and I discuss the necessity for both togetherness and solitude in this relationship. It is sure to shift your perspective on one or both! Participate in...

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May 16, 2023

46. Radical Self-Responsibility: Healthy Raging {with Jared}

How do we deal with the anger that comes up without suppressing it? There are many ways. Jared and I share several in this episode. Bookmark this one. You'll want to use these tools and share with friends and family …

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May 15, 2023

45. Patriarchy and Depression in Men {with Jared}

This is a continuation of my conversation with Jared about his silent vipassana retreat experience. In this episode, we dive into the makings of a Patriarchal Masculine man, and how detrimental this is to mens' mental health....

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May 14, 2023

44. Might Be a Cult. Spiritual Tour of India 4: Katra {with Ethan}

Start of by experiencing the trains in India, and heading into a cult (maybe) by accident. This is a place Ethan had NOT intended to go. See what he learns anyway. Do you still want to go to India? Participate …

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May 13, 2023

43. Zen Motorcycles & Monasteries. Spiritual Tour of India 3: Dharams…

Journey through the highest of highs and lowest of lows today as Ethan moves us through his experience of feeling like a total imposter at a monastery. First, though, we're going to nerd out a little bit on motorcycles. What...

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May 12, 2023

42. Insights from Silence {with Jared}

After getting through the initial discomfort of silence, what insights can appear? Jared shares how he moved into what I would call high emotional intelligence due to his time in silence. This is a tool we ALL can use to …

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May 11, 2023

41. What Happens at a Silent Vipassana Retreat? {with Jared}

What happens to your mind during a Vipassana silent retreat? Your experience would be your own, but Jared joins us for another series of episodes revealing what his experience was, and some very useful insights it led to. Wou...

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May 10, 2023

40. How to Make New Habits Last

Kundalini yoga re-writes the subconscious mind - which is how habits are formed and kept. This is what Kundalini Yoga says about breaking, making, and keeping habits. Let's keep up together! Participate in the 100 Ways Commun...

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May 9, 2023

39. Vulnerability and Truth {with Kat}

True or false? The more truthful you are, the less vulnerable you are. Let's ask Kat and find out. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us Send a voice messag...

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May 8, 2023

38. Emotions According to Vedic Teachings {with Christine}

Dr. Christine Tara Peterson is back and it is perfectly timed! Yesterday, we heard from Ethan about his experience of an Ayurvedic doctor in India. Today, we hear an Ayurvedic Doctor (pardon if I've used the wrong terminology...

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May 7, 2023

37. Ayurvedic Dr's Office. Spiritual Tour of India 2: Dharamsala {wit…

Ethan got an unexpected experience of a whole different way of doing medicine than it's typically done in the West. It's never a great feeling to be sick on a trip, but there are still sweet moments and insights when …

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May 6, 2023

36. Where the Beatles Learned to Meditate. Spiritual Tour of India 1:…

Sometimes we don't know what we're searching for until we find it. Ethan took a 4 month long journey through India and Nepal. He had minimal structure for his trip. Start the adventure here, riding on a Tuk Tuk to …

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