Level Up with Lauren at The Barn

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A new podcast where heart meets healing and stories spark transformation. Hosted by Lauren Wright, this show is all about real conversations with inspiring people who are focused on wellness and transforming their mind, body and spirit.

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Ancient Greek Healing, Gut Health, Nervous System Regulation & The Power of High-Polyphenol Olive Oil with Global Wellness Expert Vicky Vlachonis

What if true healing isn't about doing more, but about listening more deeply to your body? In this powerful episode, I welcome world-renowned osteopath, wellness expert, author, and entrepreneur Vicky Vlachonis for an inspiring conversation that bridges ancient Greek healing traditions with modern science. Known for helping everyone from members of the British Royal Family to Gwyneth Paltrow, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Sir Elton John, elite athletes, CEOs, and busy families, Vicky shares why the body is constantly communicating with us and how learning to listen can transform our health. Together, we explore the profound connection between the nervous system, digestion, emotional health, chronic pain, food as medicine and daily rituals that create lasting vitality. We also dive into the philosophy behind Vicky's high-polyphenol olive oil company, Saint Supply and why one simple daily ritual could have a meaningful impact on long-term wellness. If you're passionate about gut health, inflammation, nervous system regulation, longevity, functional medicine, holistic wellness, ancient wisdom, or learning how to live with greater intention, this conversation is for you. In this episode you'll learn: • Why ancient Greek wellness traditions remain incredibly relevant today • What Greece understands about health that much of modern culture has forgotten • How slowing down, community and nature regulate the nervous system • Why osteopathy treats the body as one interconnected system • How emotional trauma and physical symptoms often become deeply connected • Why pain may actually be one of your body's greatest teachers • The surprising connection between chronic digestive issues and the nervous system • Emotional patterns commonly seen in people struggling with gut health • One simple habit before meals that can dramatically improve digestion • The truth about dairy, goat milk, sheep milk and digestive health • Why healing often begins by removing what's draining your energy, not adding another supplement • What nervous system regulation actually feels like inside the body • Signs you're unknowingly living in chronic fight-or-flight • Why your body whispers before it screams • Vicky's Reflect • Release • Radiate healing framework from her book, The Body Doesn't Lie • The benefits of dry brushing and other daily wellness rituals • The science behind high-polyphenol olive oil • Why the peppery burn in premium olive oil is actually a good sign • How to identify authentic, high-quality olive oil • Why consistency matters far more than perfection in wellness • How travel, nature and ancient landscapes can reconnect us to ourselves • Vicky's personal definition of authentic healing Topics Covered Ancient Greek healing Gut health Leaky gut Nervous system regulation Functional medicine Osteopathy Emotional healing Chronic inflammation Digestive health Stress and cortisol Mind-body connection Food as medicine High-polyphenol olive oil Saint Supply Longevity Wellness rituals Daily habits Holistic health Mediterranean lifestyle Women's wellness About Vicky Vlachonis Vicky Vlachonis is an internationally recognized osteopath, wellness expert, bestselling author of The Body Doesn't Lie, UCLA Digestive Diseases Ambassador and founder of Saint Supply. Drawing from generations of Greek healing traditions combined with modern science, she has spent decades helping people restore vitality by addressing the root causes of pain, inflammation, digestive dysfunction and emotional stress. Connect with Vicky Instagram: @vickyvlachonis Saint Supply: @saintsupplyco The Body Doesn't Lie (Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062243640?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Connect with Lauren Wright Instagram: @levelup_withlauren If you enjoyed this episode... Please like this video, subscribe to the channel and share it with someone who is on their own healing journey. Every conversation inside The Barn is designed to help you elevate your health, mindset, and life…one story at a time.
Jun 25

The Decision That Set Her Free: An Extraordinary Story of Resilience, Intuition and Finding Power with 3x Cancer Survivor, Amputee and Performance Athlete Tina Yerdon

In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Tina Yerdon, to discuss a journey defined by extraordinary resilience, courage and perseverance. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at just 21 years young, Tina endured three separate cancer diagnoses, years of treatment, multiple setbacks and ultimately the life-changing decision to undergo a leg amputation. Together, we explore what it means to keep moving forward when life repeatedly knocks you down. This conversation is about survival, identity, resilience, freedom, trusting your intuition and finding the strength to rebuild yourself time and time again. Tina's story is a powerful reminder that while adversity can change us, it does not have to define us and there is so much beauty and growth in the journey. We discuss: Tina's first osteosarcoma diagnosis at age 21 The symptoms that led her to seek answers Navigating cancer treatment as a young adult Serious complications, infections and setbacks during recovery The recurrence of cancer and learning to trust her intuition Advocating for herself when something didn't feel right and when her Doctor wasn’t on board How to protect your nervous system through medical trauma The life-changing decision to undergo a leg amputation Grieving the loss of a limb while rebuilding her identity and stepping into a new life of freedom and power The power of HER Phantom pain-what the brain remembers Learning to adapt physically, mentally and emotionally The power of a scar Training as a Paralympic athlete and embracing a new challenge The realities and unexpected moments of living with a prosthetic limb The financial burden and hidden costs of prosthetics How listeners can support Amputees better. Words matter. How resilience is built through the choices you make every day And so much more. Be sure to tune in! Follow Lauren on IG: @levelup_withlauren Follow Tina Yerdon on IG @dr._amputina Make sure to like and subscribe!
Apr 18

The Last Chapter Beautifully Lived: Lessons From Hospice with Dr. Charles Vialotti, Medical Director, Villa Marie Claire

Today’s episode is so special. I sat down with Dr. Charlie Vialotti, Hospice Medical Director of Villa Marie Claire to have a very unique conversation about the transition from life to death and the role that Hospice care plays during that very emotional time. You will walk away from today’s podcast with a shift in perspective that beauty can exist at the end of life for both the patient and the families and that Hospice is not about dying and it is everything about living, quality of life, dignity, grace, connection, gratitude, forgiveness and love. And while it might be a chapter closing for those departing, it can also be an experience that breathes life into those still here. Dr. Vialotti’s passion for Hospice care is his soul’s calling. As the only Resident Hospice Medical Director in the State of NJ, perhaps even nationally, Dr. Vialotti lives every day and night witnessing the unwinding of a soul and the magic of what takes place in, the in between. The in between being here and there. There being Heaven and where our loved ones meet us again. He is a Guardian of a soul’s last chapter and his perspective, wisdom and insights on life transitioning to death are a gift to all that will listen, even if not saying goodbye to someone. In this deeply touching conversation, we explore: How would a family know to even consider Hospice care for their loved one? Is there a moment of transition in someone’s medical journey or a care taker’s journey where there is an opportunity to go about things differently? What is hospice really meant to provide beyond pain management. How Villa Marie is unique from other Hospice experiences and how they embrace the simple joys of life. What are the signs to look for that suggest someone is transitioning from life to death. The power of the sole. The soles of the feet are a life giving energy source of input from the earth and when someone is dying, they are the first area of the body to show life force is coming to a close. What do families often misunderstand about what the final days or hours look like? Many people fear missing the last breath, that final moment. Does the person dying feel that way too? How important is humor during emotionally heavy times in this process for the patient and the families? Do people tend to die differently when they feel emotionally or spiritually at peace? What does it mean when someone clinically should have died based on the medical signs but they are still hanging on? Are there common themes in what patients express about meaning of life, forgiveness or love at the end? Does the process of dying have an intelligence or rhythm of its own? Do patients ever describe experiences, visions, dreams, or moments of clarity, that feel spiritual or unexplainable? Does Hospice pace you naturally to help bring you to a place of closure and peace before dying? Do people express regretting not taking their health more seriously earlier in life? What do patients most want their families to know or hear near the end of life? What are small things families can do that make a big difference in a loved one’s final days? What lessons from the dying do the living most need to hear? And so much more! Tune in. Follow @levelup_withlauren For more information on Villa Marie Claire visit: www.villamarieclaire.org
Mar 5

Oral Health + Whole Body Healing: Why Your Mouth Matters, with Biologic Dentistry Pioneer Dr. Gerry Curatola + Biologic Restorative Dentist, Dr. Jeannie Grecco

In today's episode, we’re diving into the world of biological dentistry, a topic that truly embodies the idea that the mouth is not separate from the body, but intimately and powerfully connected to it. The mouth–body connection is real. What’s happening in your oral health doesn’t stay in your mouth; it influences your immune system, your nervous system, your inflammation levels, your energy and so much more. We explore what it really means to approach dentistry from a whole-body perspective. My time with Biologic Dentistry Pioneer Dr. Gerry Curatola and Biologic Restorative Dentist, Dr. Jeannie Grecco, was filled with so much gratitude. These are practitioners who are not only incredibly knowledgeable but deeply committed to treating the whole person. The conversation was expansive, insightful and empowering and I truly believe you’re going to feel that too. If you’ve ever wondered whether your dental health could be impacting your overall wellness… if you’ve sensed there’s more to the story… this episode is for you. We explore: What makes a true Biological Dentist, Biological? How important is the mouth to the overall body connection? Is a root canal ever a good option to help preserve the tooth? Is getting a second root canal in the same dead tooth a major red flag? After pulling a root canal tooth can you leave the space empty or do you need a dental implant? Dental Implants. What are the Pro’s and Con’s of titanium vs zirconia and is one preferred in biological dentistry? Dental Meridian Charts and how every tooth is connected to every organ and system in your body. Are mercury fillings ever ok to have in your teeth or is that a hard hell no? Why is Fluoride such a hot topic in the dental space and should people get it? What about for kids? What are cavitations and how can these silently affect your health? What can a 3D Cone Beam Scan show you that a x ray cannot? Are sealants an effective way to prevent further decay or break down from grinding? Can your teeth take a hit when going through menopause? Truth or False? Mouthwash is poisonous? Why is it especially important for women to get a cleaning when pregnant or at the very least before pregnancy? How often should people go to a dentist? ...and so much more! Follow Lauren Wright: @levelup_withlauren To book an appt or to learn more: www.rejuv-health.com Follow Dr. Gerry Curatola: @drgerrycuratola Follow Dr. Jeannie Grecco: @drjeanniegrecco Follow Rejuvenation Dentistry: @rejuvenationhealth Learn more about Revitin Prebiotic Toothpaste, www.revitin.com Dr. Gerry Curatola's book, The Mouth Body Connection can be purchased Nationwide.
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Welcome to the Barn - Let's Level up Together!

A new podcast where heart meets healing and stories spark transformation. Hosted by Lauren Wright, this show is all about real conversations with inspiring people who are focused on wellness and transforming their mind, body and spirit.
Jan 6

Beating Breast Cancer & Finding Her Way Back Home to Her Soul’s Purpose with Jill Martin

In this episode of Level Up with Lauren @ The Barn I sat down with the very special Jill Martin. You most likely know her from the Today Show or from seeing her on the NY Times Best selling author list. Or perhaps you own one of her incredible Sherpa's, By Jill Martin, which feels like the coziest hug of love. Or maybe you are in awe of her strength and resiliency in how she so courageously beat breast cancer and is now filled with such passion as an educator and advocate for women who are in the fight. She is a bright light in this world and it was incredible to learn and feel in this interview how her journey with breast cancer brought her back home to herself-she had the power all along. We discuss: A beautiful letter Jill wrote to herself that hits this journey right on the head. Her awareness of breast cancer with her family lineage. How no test is perfect but divinely placed angels are. In fact her mammogram and sonograms were clear the day she wasdiagnosed with breast cancer. The importance of genetic testing for individuals and for those who are doing IVF. Now on the other end of cancer, in what ways has cancer been a gift. What are ways people can support others during this journey. How can woman stay grounded and trust the process when fighting for your life. When in fight or flight, the importance of having a Doctor you trust as your intuition is wiped out. Things that can help maintain your sparkle during treatment and post treatment. What things help post treatment to pick the pieces up again. Beauty is fleeting, confidence is everything. Be brave and have the audacity to keep going. The positivity behind that courage. How Jill stays medically and emotionally cancer free. All the magic behind her Sherpa empire and what’s to come. The Warrior Effect and the mission. Greatness comes out of trauma. Benefit of post traumatic growth is realizing that you should only surround yourself with A+ people. Follow Lauren at: @levelup_withlauren Follow Jill Martin at: @jillmartin Jill Martin Sherpas: www.jillmartin.com
11/25/2025

Traditional Wisdom Meets Modern Skincare: Healing with Lard with Farrow Founder Charles Mayfield

Lard help us! Today's episode with @farrowskin Founder, Charles Mayfield, is like sitting in on a science class that you didn't even know you needed in your life. Our ancestors knew the power of animal fats. Before serums and synthetics,there was lard. Sometimes the best skincare with incredible healing benefits isn't found in a bottle-it's found in tradition. I can't wait for listeners to tune in to this nourishing conversation. The Lard works in mysterious ways! Just maybe this episode will make you curious enough to invite some pig lard into your life, marrying old wisdom to modern results. We touched upon: 🐷Charles’s passion towards regenerative farming and what does that actually mean. 🐷What inspired Charles to explore pig fat as a skincare ingredient. 🐷Why are pigs remarkable in terms of their biology and how similar they are to humans. 🐷Charles debunks that pigs are not a dirty animal and why it is important to consider what pigs eat and how that plays into their fat and ultimately onto people’s skin. 🐷Why is it important to know your local farmer and to be able to shake his/her hand. 🐷Tallow vs lard. What are the main differences between the two and how do you marry both together for your products. 🐷Banned chemicals in the EU vs US. Why doesn’t the FDA have our best interests if we know so many of these ingredients can hurt us? 🐷Is it true that companies don’t have to prove that a product is safe before it hits the market? 🐷How can one be their own FDA? What are things people can do to ensure the products they are using are safe for them? 🐷Specific ingredients that people should be watch out for. 🐷What can break down the human skin barrier and what does the barrier need to repair. 🐷What are the unique results that people see with Farrow in terms of healing? 🐷Are there skin types or conditions that respond particularly well to pig fat-based formulations? 🐷Men who shave-listen up! Pig lard might be your secret to prevent ingrown hairs. 🐷What is the biggest myth about using animal fats on the human skin. And so much more! Use code LEVELUP for 20% off of your @farrowskin purchase Follow: levelup_withlauren Follow: @farrowskin
10/27/2025

Finding Freedom From Your Thoughts with Mind Architect Peter Crone

When the stars align, magic happens and that’s exactly what took place when the Mind Architect, Peter Crone and I sat down in The Barn on this next episode of Level Up with Lauren. Peter’s life work is centered in helping people to find freedom from their thoughts and limited beliefs. He has a profound way of seeing what we can’t see and breaks it down in a way that your body emotionally responds too. An actual shift occurs. You feel yourself leaving your 1.0 mindset and quickly embrace a 2.0 mindset, never looking back. For the next 1.5 hrs you are in for an incredible and deeply insightful episode in which your minds will be exposed to a profound way of processing and dare I say, you just might leave this episode feeling…free. In this episode we talk about: 🧠Why past hurts inform future fears. Most futures are not created, they are remembered. 🧠The most dangerous thing you live in, is the prison of your mind. Why do our minds want to scare us? 🧠How the Universe rewards you with magical moments when youface your fears and break free from your limited beliefs. 🧠In ways that we don’t understand life events will unfold exactly as they are supposed to and perhaps even destined because of what we signed up for before coming into this lifetime. 🧠DST: Divine Standard Timing, everything happens for our highest good at the right time. 🧠Understanding prisons that we live in, in our minds, and how to break free from those thoughts. 🧠Why anxiety belongs to the ego and not to the soul. 🧠Are stored emotions the root cause of disease? 🧠Force vs Power and how this exercise has helped top athletesin the world that Peter coaches. We walk through it live in the interview! 🧠Why affirmations are simply, Whip Cream on Shit! 🧠What you resist, persists. Why facing what you resist opens one up to life. And so much more! This interview is a game changer. I cannot wait for everyone to listen! Follow Peter Crone: @petercrone Check out his course offerings including his well-known Mastermind course: www.petercrone.com Follow Lauren: @levelup_withlauren
10/08/2025

Signs, Synchronicities and Messages from the Spirit World with Psychic Medium Laura Cifaldi

In this episode, I sit down with the wildly gifted, intuitive healer, Laura Cifaldi, in which we talk about all things in the spiritual world. The goal and intention of having this unique and special conversation is to open people’s minds and hearts to a different way of looking at things, to provide another perspective, one that often generates tremendous love and safety within us. We all have the ability to hone in and deepen our own intuition and the powers within us. Remember, life is happening for us, not to us and is magical-you just have to look for the signs. For those who are in a season of grief, your loved ones are always with you. We get into it all in this incredible episode! Show Notes: 💫 Life for Laura as a little girl not knowing she had this gift. 💫 How she sees and feels spirit and how she implements boundaries for herself having this unique ability. 💫 How has she deepened her intuitive gift and building her symbol chart. 💫 Her passion for helping to solve murder cases and how she manages the weight of some of these devastating situations. 💫 For children who have passed on to Heaven, what do they want their parents to know? 💫 Ways that people can deepen their own intuitive abilities. 💫 What is a soul contract and understanding that we come to earth as a team with our loved ones. 💫 When we cross over to Heaven, what is a life review experience like? 💫 Are there certain ways that we can connect with our loved ones in Heaven? 💫The Pink Duck Effect! How can you ask the Universe for help. 💫 Do animals go to Heaven? Is the rainbow bridge real? 💫 Is a soul mate a real thing? 💫 What does it mean to be an empath and how do you protect yourself from other people’s energy? 💫 Laura shares her hopes for her new book she is writing and her new show the Great Ghost Challenge. Follow @levelup_withlauren Follow @laura_cifaldi Go to www.lauracifaldinewjerseymedium.com to learn more or to book an appointment Follow @greatghostchallenge Shop Lauren’s page https://shopmy.us/shop/levelupwithlauren
09/02/2025

Brett Ender: How Going Carnivore Healed his Ulcerative Colitis and Put Him on a Noble Path Building a Life Rooted in Wellness & Faith, One Piece o...

Show Notes: A little over 1.5 years ago, Brett so graciously interviewed me on my personal story and helped me launch my new wellness venture, Level Up with Lauren. His last words to me were, “Lauren, I can’t wait to see where you are a year from now.” A dream was manifested, a barn was built and Level Up with Lauren @ The Barn podcast was launched featuring Brett Ender, Meat Mafia and Noble Co-Founder, as the very first guest. In this episode we talk about: -Brett’s incredible story and what led up to his Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis. -What does a carnivore diet entail and how did it help Brett heal his autoimmune condition. -The courage to push back on a mainstream medical system and go about healing in another way, beating the odds and coming off of thousands of dollar’s worth of medications, all from eating meat. To this day Brett is the only patient in his GI’s practice to heal himself through the power of food. -The power of using food as medicine. -The connection between your gut health and anxiety and does raw dairy have a place in the gut microbiome. -What do setbacks look like once you have healed and how they can be used as gifts to let you know you are slipping. -Three tips when shopping your grocery store aisles. Hint! Food should not have expiration dates! -Nose to tail nutrition as the impotence in birthing Noble protein powder, the brands intention behind building a health minded product and what does the future look like. -How Belief Before Ability runs deep in some of the best wellness brand CEO’s. -Why Brett would rather lead a life with faith than without and the importance of building intuition within ourselves. -What’s most important to him now and the importance of surrounding yourself with other people who can lead and inspire both in love and in life. This episode is too good. Brett and I were locked in. So much knowledge is shared. We can’t wait for listeners to hear this and learn. At a minimum walk away with some hope for healing. Follow @levelup_withlauren Follow Meat Mafia @meatmafiapodcast Follow Brett @meatmafiabrett Follow @noble.protein Shop 15% off of Noble here: https://nobleorigins.com/LEVELUPWITHLAUREN15 Shop Lauren’s page here: https://shopmy.us/shop/levelupwithlauren

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Welcome to the Barn - Let's Level up Together!

A new podcast where heart meets healing and stories spark transformation. Hosted by Lauren Wright, this show is all about real conversations with inspiring people who are focused on wellness and transforming their mind, body and spirit.

A new podcast where heart meets healing and stories spark transformation. Hosted by Lauren Wright, this show is all about real conversations with inspiring people who are focused on wellness and transforming their mind, body and spirit.

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Lauren Wright
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2026
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