The Lavendaire Lifestyle

The Lavendaire Lifestyle

byAileen Xu

EducationSelf-ImprovementHealthFitnessMentalReligionSpirituality

Episodes(40 episodes)

302: Science, Spirituality & Human Potential: What Makes Us So Powerful with Gregg Braden
The thing keeping us disconnected from our power has nothing to do with what we lack—and everything to do with what we've forgotten. In this episode, Gregg Braden reveals why our DNA is far more remarkable than we've been taught, and how our emotions literally shape our biology. He shares ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science to show us how to reclaim the sacred humanness within ourselves Gregg Braden is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, scientist and pioneer in the emerging paradigm bridging science, social policy and human potential. From 1979 to 1991 Gregg worked as a pro...
Published: Mar 22, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 56s
301: We Need Your Art: Creativity, Play & Permission to Create with Amie McNee
What if the thing keeping you stuck in life has nothing to do with productivity, discipline, or ambition—and everything to do with a disconnection from your creativity? In this episode, we explore why creativity is a missing pillar of self-development and healing. Amie McNee shares powerful practices to overcome perfectionism and self-doubt, and we discuss how consistency, compassion, and trusting the creative process allow us to finish what we start and share our art with the world.Amie McNee is an author and speaker who has dedicated her work to empowering creatives to stop waiting for pe...
Published: Mar 8, 2026Duration: 58m 19s
300: The Aura Color Wheel: Discover Your Soul's Light, Gifts & Purpose with Helen Plehn
What if the key to understanding your soul's purpose was hidden in the colors of your energy field all along? In this episode, Helen shares her incredible journey from anxiety-ridden PhD student to spiritual healer, sparked by a spontaneous Kundalini awakening that opened her ability to perceive auras and receive guidance from spirit teams. She invites listeners to begin with a daily meditation practice and take her quiz to uncover their own soul aura color and start evolving toward their fullest light.Helen Ye Plehn is the founder of Helen Creates Beauty and the author of the...
Published: Feb 22, 2026Duration: 1h 5m 37s
299: Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Mind: The Connection That Changes Everything with Dr. Gundry
What if the root of anxiety, depression, and chronic disease isn't in your mind—but in your gut? In this episode, Dr. Steven Gundry reveals how leaky gut triggers everything from autoimmune disorders to brain fog, and why healing begins with feeding the right bacteria that literally send messages to your brain. He breaks down the science of lectins, fermented foods, and why our ancestors' cooking methods hold the key to reversing inflammation and reclaiming mental clarity.Steven R. Gundry, MD, is the director of the International Heart and Lung Institute in Palm Springs, California, and the fo...
Published: Feb 8, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 52s
298: Astrology as Self-Discovery: Reading Your Chart Intuitively With Larisa Vasile
What if your birth chart could reveal not just who you are, but the lessons you're here to learn? In this episode, Aileen explores Astrology as a tool for deep self-discovery with intuitive astrologer Larisa Vasile, diving into how your North Node reveals your soul's purpose, how Saturn teaches through struggle, and why trusting your intuition matters most when interpreting your own chart.Intuitive astrologer & tarot reader from Transylvania, Romania – who loves to use the art of storytelling to showcase how astrology can be applied to real-life, as well as guides others on how to connect to th...
Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 52m 23s
Future Self Meditation 💫 Visualize & Embody Your Ideal Life
✨ If this resonated with you, continue your practice in Resonance—my app for daily meditations, affirmations & inner transformation. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com This guided Future Self meditation is designed to help you visualize your ideal life, connect with the next-level version of yourself, and begin embodying that energy today. You’ll be guided through visualization, identity design, mindset shifts, affirmations, and reflection to step into alignment with your goals and dreams.Use this meditation often to raise your vibration, build self-awareness, and create intentional transformation from within.SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE...
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 12m 22s
297: The 5 Steps to Manifest Anything with Emma Mumford
What if everything you thought you knew about manifestation was only half the story? Ask, Believe, Receive works—but Emma discovered there are three essential steps that bridge the gap between practice and embodiment. In this episode, she breaks down the complete 5-Step Framework that transforms manifestation from concept into lived reality.Emma Mumford is the UK’s leading manifestation expert, a four-time bestselling author, and a renowned speaker. As the host of the #1 spirituality podcast on iTunes, Aligned Abundance, and a trusted Law of Attraction YouTuber, Emma has empowered hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to mani...
Published: Jan 11, 2026Duration: 58m 15s
Bonus Episode: Creating Your Life as Art: A Journey Through Uncertainty with Aileen Xu
In this episode, Aileen opens up about her “life as art” philosophy—the transformative idea that we are each the artist of our own life, co-creating our masterpiece through journaling, self-discovery, and trusting our inner voice. She shares how she started Lavendaire to document her journey of painting her path layer by layer and embracing uncertainty, turning her exploration into a platform for intentional living. This episode is for anyone ready to stop living on autopilot and start creating their life as their greatest work of art.Bianca Venchiarutti is the founder of The Twenties Detox, a platform where...
Published: Jan 4, 2026Duration: 49m 58s
New Year Affirmations 2026 ✨ Embody Your Future Self & Dream Life
✨ If this resonated with you, continue your practice in Resonance—my app for daily meditations, affirmations & inner transformation. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com Step into your best year yet with these guided affirmations + new year challenge to align, manifest, and embody your best self in 2026. This audio is part of the 7-Day New Year Challenge: EMBODY 2026—an invitation to begin your year with clarity, intention, and bold aligned action.SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE• Apple Podcasts• Spotify• YouTubeLAVENDAIRE• YouTube• Instagram
Published: Dec 31, 2025Duration: 7m 45s
296: Nutritional Psychiatry: How Food Impacts Your Mood, Energy & Mind with Drew Ramsey
Drew Ramsey, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, five time author, and leading voice in Nutritional Psychiatry and integrative mental health. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the founder of the Brain Food Clinic and Spruce Mental Health. For twenty years, he served as an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, where he taught and supervised psychotherapy and nutritional psychiatry.What if mental fitness is about so much more than eating well? In this episode, Drew Ramsey reminds us what we already know in our hearts: connection, movement, sleep, and presence matter just...
Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 1h 5m 10s
295: From Trauma to Connection: Healing Your Nervous System with The Crappy Childhood Fairy
Have you ever wondered why you feel disconnected from others—even when you're surrounded by people? In this episode, Anna Runkle shares how trauma dysregulates your nervous system, affecting your health, relationships, and ability to feel like you belong. She reveals the simple daily practice that transformed her life and explains why healing your connection wound is the key to finally feeling whole.Anna Runkle is the creator of the Crappy Childhood Fairy healing method, a breakthrough approach to help people heal trauma symptoms and change their lives—whether or not they have access to professional help. Her appr...
Published: Dec 14, 2025Duration: 59m 40s
294: The Power of Breath & Meditation: Managing Stress & Negative Emotions with Dr. Ajay Tejasvi
What if everything you need to feel calm, energized, and resilient is already within you—just waiting to be activated? In this episode with Dr. Ajay Tejasvi, you'll discover how your breath is the bridge between your mind and body, and learn the practical techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and negative emotions while reclaiming the energy to show up as your best self. Dr. Ajay Tejasvi is a renowned meditation and breathwork expert and a part of the executive team for The Art of Living Foundation. As a key figure in Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Office in Wa...
Published: Nov 30, 2025Duration: 51m 17s
293: Intentional Imbalance: A New Way to Think About Having It All with Amanda Goetz
What if the version of ambition you've been chasing is actually holding you back? In this episode, Amanda Goetz breaks down the difference between toxic grit and intentional ambition—revealing that hustle should be a season, not your identity, and that real ambition means knowing why you're pushing. She walks through the self-worth iceberg: the invisible layers of societal pressure, generational patterns, and personal trauma that trigger disproportionate reactions, showing you how to get curious about what's actually driving your behavior.Amanda Goetz is a 2x founder, 4x chief marketing officer, and was a single mom to three sm...
Published: Nov 16, 2025Duration: 57m 12s
292: What Ayurveda Teaches About Health, Balance & Your True Nature with Dr. Nidhi Pandya
What if your body has been trying to tell you something, but you've been too disconnected to hear it? In this episode, Dr. Nidhi Pandya shares ancient Ayurvedic wisdom on understanding your body's inner climate, resetting your circadian rhythms, and using simple daily rituals to restore balance. She explains why warm and moist is where life thrives, why stress leaves us hot and dry, and how to bring yourself back to center.  Nidhi Pandya is a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Doctor and wellness coach specializing in holistic women’s health and longevity. With a dedicated audience of over 300K spanning acr...
Published: Nov 2, 2025Duration: 56m 41s
291: Spiritual Awakening, Life Seasons & Following Your Soul's Path with Rebecca Campbell
What if the smallest joy in your life could unlock your entire purpose? In this episode, mystic author Rebecca Campbell reveals the three phases of spiritual awakening, shares how literally following flowers led to her entire career, and explains why you can't skip your winter season—even when everyone else seems to be in their summer. Aileen opens up about unraveling her self-worth from productivity, while Rebecca introduces the choice every creator faces: create from your soul or perform for the algorithm.Rebecca Campbell is a transformational author, mystic, artist, speaker, teacher and podcaster supporting people to connect wi...
Published: Oct 19, 2025Duration: 57m 12s
290: Gabby Bernstein on Manifesting, Healing & Undoing Your Biggest Blocks
What happens when you stop pressuring yourself and let creative inspiration come naturally? In this conversation, Gabby Bernstein shares how she channeled The Universe Has Your Back during her darkest time, why we're always manifesting based on our beliefs, and how she turned trauma therapy into a four-step practice anyone can access. Discover how to build faith muscle before crisis hits and her final wisdom: choose again—you always have the power to choose the next best feeling thought.Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual teacher, #1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of the gabby coaching app. She ha...
Published: Oct 5, 2025Duration: 39m 47s
289: The Inner Work That Creates Outer Confidence with Melinde Huez
What's the difference between confidence that crumbles under pressure and confidence that lasts? In this episode, confidence coach Melinde shares her journey from social anxiety to building lasting self-worth through inner work rather than external validation. She reveals that what you fear others will judge you for mirrors your own self-criticism and teaches her proven methods for transforming negative beliefs and facing fears step by step.Melinde is a top-level confidence coach, where she helps women with social anxiety to build unshakable self-trust & confidence. You might know her from her rapidly growing instagram page Growwithlinde where 740K people...
Published: Sep 21, 2025Duration: 1h 0m 54s
Healing My Father Wound 💔 Visiting China After 6 Years
After six years, I visited my dad in China—and healed emotional wounds I’ve carried my entire life. This is the most personal story I’ve ever shared: a journey of healing my father wound, breaking through years of emotional distance and lack of communication, and finding peace, clarity, and inner power through authenticity.In this video, I share my family backstory on growing up with a distant father, the silent struggles I held for decades, and the life-changing experience of finally expressing my truth. If you’re navigating family wounds, generational healing, or your own path to self...
Published: Sep 11, 2025Duration: 25m 58s
288: The Secret Wisdom Encoded in Tarot Cards with The Gem Goddess
What if tarot isn't about predicting your future but creating it? In this episode, The Gem Goddess reveals how tarot was originally created to encode wisdom for unlocking your truest potential, breaking down key cards like the Devil, Four of Cups and Strength. Learn how tarot serves as a practical life map for manifestation.The Gem Goddess is a tarot reader, astrologer, manifestation coach, and YouTuber with over 850,000 subscribers. She has dedicated over 18 years to the study of tarot, manifestation, and spirituality, and has helped guide thousands of people through their spiritual journey, and towards becoming the highest...
Published: Sep 7, 2025Duration: 1h 2m 44s
287: The 5 Types of Wealth for a Fulfilling Life with Sahil Bloom
Why do so many successful people feel empty despite having everything they thought they wanted? Sahil Bloom breaks down the 5 types of wealth that actually create a fulfilling life, explaining why we've been measuring success with the wrong scorecard for generations. From the "dimmer switch" strategy for balancing life areas to creating "anti-goals" that prevent you from losing yourself in pursuit of achievements, this conversation offers a blueprint for redefining success on your own terms.  Sahil Bloom is the New York Times Bestselling author of The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. In a...
Published: Aug 24, 2025Duration: 56m 45s