The Aligned Love Podcast

Have you ever felt drawn to someone based on their appearance but can’t quite put your finger on why? Well, today’s guest on the Aligned Love Podcast, Brian Galke, is a facial decoding expert who joins us to share exactly what our facial features reveal about compatibility. In this conversation, you’ll find out what you can tell about someone from their facial expressions, how that relates to attraction, why you need to understand what your face says about you before trying to decode others, and more! We also dive into how you can tell if a couple is a good match based on expressions. There is a lot of shame around physical augmentation, and in this episode, it’s a must listen.Key Points From This Episode:What our faces and facial expressions tell us about people. How these expressions relate to being attracted to people. The importance of understanding what your own face projects.How to tell if a couple is a good match based on facial expressions. Deciding how you want to be portrayed through your appearance. The four basic human needs we all want to meet. Links mentioned in todays episode:Brian Galke on LinkedInBrian Galke on InstagramBrian Galke EmailSubtle SkillsSubtle Skills Courses and ResourcesGet your FREE Subtle Skills Cheat SheetLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

There is freedom in letting go of the life and love you imagined for yourself and allowing your dreams to evolve as you do instead. In this episode of the Aligned Love Podcast, Christin Henke joins Lauren to discuss her new dating life and some lessons learned throughout her years of searching for “the one.” Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what dating has been like for Lauren since the end of her last relationship, how vastly that differs from dating five years ago, why she’s abandoned her dating checklist, and more! We dive into the universal fear of not finding love and the life you envisioned for yourself and talk about what it means to let that go. You don’t want to miss this one so be sure to tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming Christin Henke back to the podcast. Lauren tells us what it’s been like to get back into dating. A story about Christin’s neighbor, sex, spiders, and salmon. The dangers of dating someone based on a checklist.How Lauren’s attitude towards dating has changed recently. Signs that you are breaking your dating patterns. Why we’re always evolving and the importance of a lifelong student mentality. The universal fear of not finding the love and life you think you will. Breaking out of a pattern of misery and surrendering to peace.Quotes:“Do I want a life that looks good or do I want a life that feels good?” — Christin Henke [0:19:27]“There are so many people in the personal development space who preach that they have it all figured out and the truth is, nobody has it figured out!” — Christin Henke [0:34:51]“It’s not giving up on your dream to acknowledge that we are going to keep moving, [growing, trying, being curious, asking questions, and evolving] even if we don’t get that thing.” — Christin Henke [0:41:13]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Christin Henke on InstagramChristin Henke on FacebookChristin Henke SubstackLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

So many women are waiting for a man to give them a ring! But they’ve also done a lot of healing work to come home to themselves. How beautiful would it be if a woman could design her own legacy piece? Following on from her last visit to the podcast, jeweler Margot McNaull designed a Legacy Ring for Lauren. The ring is deeply personal to Lauren, representing a letter she received from her grandmother about being a strong woman. Join us as we discuss the deeply meaningful act of buying long-lasting jewelry for yourself, and why women need to know that they deserve it. Hear all about the process of creating a piece for yourself that is representative of your journey, and why it’s not a replacement for any ring you might receive from a man, but a deeply personal act of self-love to pass along to generations of women to come. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode:The Legacy Ring that Margot and Lauren created together.How Lauren and Margot first met. Why Margot’s approach to jewelry is so personal. Lauren’s experience of receiving her Legacy Ring from Margot. The letter and thoughtful packaging of the ring’s delivery.What it really means to have a legacy and why a ring can be representative of this.Margot’s insights on the Indian tradition of women's purchasing journey for themselves.Her dedication to changing the narrative around self-love What Lauren and Margot are working on together.Who a legacy piece is for and where to get started with yours.Why the process is so personal and meaningful. Understanding that it isn’t a replacement for a wedding ring, but something for yourself. Where to see the amazing piece that Margot created for Lauren. Quotes:“What’s really beautiful about this experience [is] that I’ve always seen into people. They come to me for a piece of jewelry, but I actually see them.” — Margot McNaull [0:04:02]“One of the definitions of a legacy is taking from the past what you want to bring into the future.” — Margot McNaull [0:08:49]“I’ve designed a lot of wedding rings, but this is my favorite design concept, because I think women deserve to do this for themselves.” — Margot McNaull [0:09:38]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Join the Legacy WaitlistMargot McNaullMargot McNaull on InstagramStor by Margot on InstagramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

For many of us, our most cherished pieces of jewelry are passed down to us from our mothers and grandmothers, imbuing them with a deep emotional connection. But what if those legacy pieces were also designed by the women who wore them? Joining us today is Margot McNaull, a fine jewelry designer specializing in ring design and founder of Stor By Margot, where she offers custom design processes for her customers. She tells us about the exciting new legacy jewelry design experience that she is working on and how it will empower women to create legacy pieces through a more meaningful design process. Discover what women can expect from this experience, what inspired Margot to create it, and why being able to pass down an item like this is so meaningful. Don’t miss out on our follow-up episode where Margot will be revealing Lauren’s custom legacy ring!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest, jewelry designer, Margot McNaull.The custom design process at her company, Stor By Margot.Why they prefer it when the wife is included in the selection process.Turning the jewelry design process into a more meaningful experience.The exciting legacy jewelry design experience that Margot is working on.What she wants women to feel during and after the experience.The feelings of unworthiness that inspired Margot to create this experience.Questions to ask yourself if you’re interested in this experience.The power of giving yourself permission to treat yourself.What being in an aligned relationship means to Margot: being whole as yourself.Quotes:“[Lauren] gave me this great idea of turning the jewelry design process into a grander experience for people and especially for women who really deserve that and need that.” — Margot McNaull [0:02:02]“Even in the wedding world, most of my clients came together. I would say about 90% is a couple shopping together for the engagement ring. Honestly, when a man comes alone – we panic a little because we really care about the woman and what she's getting.” — Margot McNaull [0:03:41]“I was already married, and I have a wonderful husband, and I love him very much, but I didn't feel worthy in my marriage of who I am, and it caused a lot of problems between us. I was the girl who didn't feel worthy, even though I was married.” — Margot McNaull [0:15:45]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Stor By MargotMargot McNaull on InstagramMargot McNaull on FacebookSofia SundariLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love Collective: Find Your SoulmateThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast