In this podcast episode, Aubrey and Lauren discuss their excitement about getting back into podcasting. They talk about the importance of having guardrails in their conversations and the spontaneity that comes with it. Aubrey shares her experience of attending an Acoustic Asana session and the conflicting emotions that came up afterwards. They also discuss the concept of wilderness and how it can be a transformative and necessary part of personal growth. Aubrey shares her experiment with finances and how she has been spending money on things that bring her joy and inspiration. The conversation explores the themes of responsibility, asking for more, and the importance of respect in relationships. It emphasizes the idea of playing to win rather than playing not to lose and the need to take risks and ask for what you want. The conversation also delves into the concept of signs and how they reflect where your heart is at the moment. It concludes with a discussion on the significance of respect in relationships and the lasting impact it has. Chapters Introduction and Excitement (00:00 - 01:12) Spontaneity with Guardrails (01:13 - 08:53) Navigating Thoughts and Emotions (08:54 - 12:28) The Transformative Power of the Wilderness (12:29 - 26:58) Experimenting with Finances for Personal Fulfillment (26:59 - 33:07) Conclusion and Future Goals (33:08 - 33:11) Balancing Responsibility and Enjoyment The Power of Asking for More (36:04 - 50:46) Interpreting Signs and Following Your Heart The Importance of Respect in Relationships (54:09 - 56:32) Takeaways Having guardrails in conversations can provide structure while still allowing for spontaneity. The wilderness can be a transformative and necessary part of personal growth. Experimenting with finances and spending money on things that bring joy and inspiration can lead to personal fulfillment. Expectations can be both motivating and frustrating, and it's important to find a balance. Acknowledging and accepting emotions, such as anger, can lead to personal growth and freedom. Take responsibility for your financial well-being and strive for a balance between responsibility and enjoying life. Don't be afraid to ask for more in life, whether it's in your career or personal relationships. Signs are not necessarily divine messages, but rather reflections of where your heart is at the moment. Respect is a crucial foundation for lasting relationships and can be even more important than love. Playing to win involves taking risks and being willing to face disappointment and discouragement. "Our thoughts are the bowling ball." "Yoga can surface anger and force us to deal with it." "We are so comfortable in our brains, we cannot exist in our bodies for long periods of time." "People lose their 20s in a state of stress. It's good to be responsible, but also have fun." "Asking for more is a challenge, but the worst they can say is no." "Men get paid more because they ask. Women need to ask for big things too." Keywords: podcasting, excitement, guardrails, spontaneity, Acoustic Asana, emotions, wilderness, personal growth, finances, joy, inspiration, responsibility, asking for more, respect, signs, playing to win, taking risks
