The Lavendaire Lifestyle Aileen Xu: Lifestyle Design & Personal Growth YouTuber, Blogger, Entrepreneur, Artist of Life

Cathy Heller doesn't mean to be the bearer of bad news, but her words are a necessary reminder: "Your purpose isn't something you discover under a rock." Today we're talking about developing your purpose over time, with an open mind, active listening, and a love for meaningful connection.



For the finale of Season 5 of the podcast, it was only fitting we close out with an episode on one of the most common reasons people turn to Lavendaire: figuring out what to do with your life. This episode has both the practical tips and thought-provoking questions you need to help you do just that.



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Comfort foods, cheat days, guilty pleasures – Food is an emotional experience for most of us. We eat to celebrate, to destress, and sometimes to numb or escape. Today, Amber Romaniuk is sharing her experiences and advice for unpacking the love/hate relationship we have with food.



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Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing over 1,000 lbs. Her own journey started at just 5 years old, so for her, it's been a lifetime of learning and unlearning lessons about dieting, self love and self worth, and how to build healthy coping mechanisms.



Note: This episode discusses eating disorders.



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"So, what do you do?" A simple question that everyone asks, but so many of us don't feel confident answering – especially if you're a creative. Emily Capshaw does it all (acting, writing, filmmaking, and more) and she can assure you: It's okay to not be defined by a single identity.



For those who stay up all night working on their novel but still can't say "I'm a writer." Or those who fill the margins of their notebooks with intricate doodles but say "I'm no artist." Today, we're reflecting on creative exploration, self transformation, and more!



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It's time to rethink what you know about love. Today we have Monica Berg on the show to talk about adapting to change, building radical accountability with yourself, shattering the illusions in your relationship, and what it looks like to actually love someone unconditionally.



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Monica is a spiritual thought leader, self-proclaimed "Change Junkie", and author of Rethink Love: a guide to elevating the quality of your relationships – first with yourself, and then with your partner.



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If you're fascinated by self discovery tools like the MBTI or the enneagram, this episode is perfect for you. We have Erin Claire Jones on the show to teach us about Human Design: an intricate tool to help you navigate life with more harmony and alignment to what feels right.



When you understand your design type, you gain insights into aspects of yourself like: how you can make better decisions, where you draw energy and inspiration from, how to take advantage of differences in your relationships, and more.



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When was the last time you felt safe enough to be 100% yourself around other people? If you can't answer that question, try this one: When was the last time you created that sense of safety for others? We have Dr. Nima Rahmany to talk about stress, healing, and managing your triggers.



We talk about how to work with our triggers to become secure in ourselves, outline what it takes to become 'trigger-proof', and answer a common question that you might have yourself: How do I deal with toxic people in my life?



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