The Everything Experiment

Austen LeTourneau
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A podcast exploring life after autopilot.

Episodes

  1. 2H AGO

    #004: The Friction of Living Aligned

    In this episode, I talk about something I didn’t expect: Why does living in alignment sometimes feel harder than staying misaligned? When you start making choices that reflect who you actually are... when you stop performing, stop people-pleasing, and begin stepping into authenticity... friction shows up. Old triggers resurface, your nervous system reacts, and suddenly the aligned path doesn’t feel smooth, it feels uncomfortable. So what’s going on? In this conversation, I explore the internal and external friction that can appear when you change direction in life. We talk about: Why authenticity can activate old wounds The difference between misalignment and growing pains Why discomfort doesn’t always mean you’re doing it wrong What happens when you embrace triggers instead of discarding them This episode is about understanding what friction might actually be revealing. Sometimes the resistance isn’t a sign to turn back. It’s a sign you’re finally moving in an honest way. ========== Keep exploring 🌍 austenletourneau.com

    22 min

  2. FEB 24

    #003: Letting Go of Who You Thought You Had to Be

    In this episode of The Everything Experiment, I talk candidly about something that’s been unfolding quietly behind the scenes: the realization that I don’t have to become more in order to matter. For years, I’ve felt the subtle pressure to produce, to improve, to optimize, to prove. Modern culture rewards output. Social media amplifies performance. And somewhere along the way, it becomes easy to confuse production with worth. But what happens when you pause long enough to actually listen to your nervous system? In this conversation, I reflect on the transition from an old version of my business into a new one, the shift away from creating for approval, and the quiet freedom that comes from making work that feels honest... not strategic. I also reference an idea from Rick Rubin about creating from authenticity rather than for validation, and how detaching from people-pleasing opens the door to work that has a natural gravitational pull. This episode is about assessing your relationship with creation, achievement, and identity, and asking a simple but uncomfortable question: Who are you doing this for? You are worthy without performing. You are enough without producing. And sometimes the most powerful shift is letting go of who you thought you had to be. ========== Keep exploring 🌍 austenletourneau.com

    24 min

  3. FEB 17

    #002: What Happens When You Realize Being Dismissed Isn't Normal

    For more than 20 years, I was told what I was feeling wasn’t serious. That the pain was normal. That I should wait it out. That I was overreacting. In this episode of The Everything Experiment, I walk through the moment I finally realized that being dismissed, medically, emotionally, and internally, wasn’t normal. I share the full journey that led to my wrist reconstruction surgery: the symptoms, the doubts, the years of minimizing what I felt, and the moment self-advocacy became unavoidable. This isn’t just about a medical decision, it’s about learning to trust your own experience after years of being told not to. We talk about: What long-term dismissal does to your sense of self The difference between “pushing through” and honoring your limits Why trusting what you feel is often the hardest, and most necessary, step What this experience taught me about speaking up, asking better questions, and choosing myself This episode is a reflection on what can happen when you finally listen to your body, and your inner voice, instead of overriding them. If you’ve ever felt unheard, minimized, or unsure whether to trust yourself… this conversation is for you.

    30 min

  4. 10/02/2025

    #001: Welcome to The Everything Experiment

    Welcome to The Everything Experiment. In this very first episode, we're having a little fireside chat about how the show came to be, what it's all about, and the inspiration that fuels it. I'm so grateful you're here, and I hope you're ready to soak up EVERYTHING life has to offer! ========== 🌍 Explore What's Possible: https://www.austenletourneau.com/ ==========

    9 min
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A podcast exploring life after autopilot.

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  • Creator
    Austen LeTourneau
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Austen LeTourneau
  • Show Website
    The Everything Experiment