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270: The Strength to Laugh: Jenny Lawson on Overcoming Challenges with Humor
Jenny Lawson (known online as The Bloggess) is a #1 NYT bestselling author and blogger best known for her darkly humorous takes on her own life and for her authentic writing on dealing with mental illness. Her bestsellers include Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Furiously Happy, Broken (in the best possible way) and You Are Here.
When life feels heavy, courage and connection light the way. In this episode, we uncover how creativity and humor help us rise above anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. Through raw truths and hopeful moments, we celebrate the strength in vulnerability. Let this conversation remind you: the darkest nights bring the brightest dawns.
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1:55 Jenny’s Journey
10:10 How Jenny's Community Inspired Her
14:47 Jenny's Take on Humor
17:04 Not Taking Life so Seriously
22:55 Success As An Author
29:51 The Power of Being Authentic
33:30 Jenny’s published books
36:02 The Creative Process
46:25 Balancing Success
56:45 Last Message
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📞🏥If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please know that help is available. Crisis hotline numbers vary by country, so we encourage you to search online for the mental health crisis hotline specific to your location by typing “mental health crisis hotline” followed by the name of your country. Taking this step is an important act of self-care, and we want you to have access to the support you need, wherever you are.
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269: The Deep Human Skills AI Can’t Replace with Crystal Lim-Lange
What if the key to thriving in an AI-driven world lies in our most fundamental human skills? This episode reveals how top employers and leaders are prioritizing empathy, creativity, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence—qualities robots can’t replicate. Through conversations and real-world examples, we explore how these core skills can foster psychological safety, promote open communication, and empower people to navigate challenges with confidence.
Crystal Lim-Lange is best known as Singapore's Work Bestie. A 2x LinkedIn Top Voice, she is a thought leader in leadership and personal growth, the co-author of the bestselling book Deep Human, and has taught more than 100,000 people Deep Human emotional intelligence skills. As the CEO of leadership consultancy Forest Wolf, she has trained senior leaders at many of the best companies and government institutions in the world.
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4:33 Crystal's Story
13:57 The Hoffman Process
17:42 Starting Her Business
19:16 The Next Chapter
24:05 Humans vs. Robots
33:21 Crystal’s Book
48:09 Dealing with Difficult Conversations
57:12 Crystal Lifestyle
1:01:52 Last Message
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Heal and nurture your inner child with these powerful affirmations for self-love, compassion, and safety. These affirmations are designed to help you feel loved, secure, and connected with your true self. Listen daily to reprogram your mind, embrace emotional healing, and build a foundation of self-compassion and inner peace. Make these affirmations a part of your daily routine to foster deeper self-love and healing.
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268: Whole-Body Wellness: A Deep Dive into Functional Nutrition with Andrea Nakayama
What if the key to healing and thriving lies in truly understanding your body’s unique needs and adopting practices that nurture your mind, body, and spirit? In this episode, we delve into the potential of functional nutrition and the value of crafting routines that reflect your personal values and lifestyle. From empowering morning rituals and calming evening practices to the fascinating connection between narrative medicine and health, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and wisdom.
As the host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and the founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, Andrea is leading thousands of students and practitioners around the globe in a revolution to offer better solutions to the growing chronic illness epidemic. By highlighting the importance of systems biology, root cause methodology, and therapeutic partnerships, she helps historically underserved individuals reclaim ownership of their health.
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2:04 Andrea’s Story
7:24 What is Functional Nutrition
16:58 Understanding the Root Cause
25:38 The Importance of Joy in Health
28:31 Actionable Steps
35:03 Finding Focus in Many Choices
44:55 How Motivation Links to Health
50:42 Andrea's Lifestyle
55:31 What’s Next for Andrea
59:43 Last Piece of Wisdom
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Powerful positive affirmations for self love, gratitude, confidence & joy. Use these morning affirmations to raise your vibration & manifest more abundance in your life. Do this everyday for 21 days to reprogram your mind for positive thinking, and invite positive energy & change into your life. ✨
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Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece.
The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by YouTuber and entrepreneur Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to shine as your brightest self and create your dream life.
Bi-weekly episodes on Sundays.