The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern
Welcome to the Real and the Woo, a podcast designed to bring you authentic conversations covering a range of topics from the factual and practical to the mystical and magical. Join Lauri as she invites experts and friends to engage in some raw, meaningful and informative discussions, combined with light-hearted, humorous and silly chats. Consider this your virtual happy hour, where no subject is off the table and everyone leaves feeling a little more joyful, supported and inspired.
As a life-long lover of learning and a true Gemini, Lauri is genuine in her desire to apply her years of experience and expertise in fitness, yoga, and other energetic wellness modalities, combined with her roles as wife, mother of four adult children, and dog mom, into relatable and understandable ways. Lauri’s indefatigable spirit drives her passion: to help all guided to work with her to understand themselves better from the inside out so they enjoy their lives from the outside in. Lauri envisions a world of oneness and aims to connect people to people and people to information that ignites their own light. Whether you are very real or super woo, this podcast is just for you!
*This is podcast is for entertainment purposes only and meant to inform and inspire. If you need or you know someone in need of professional medical help and attention, please consult with qualified professionals specific for your situation. The opinions and ideas expressed in this show are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organizations or entities they represent.
The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern
Mindfulness Mondays - Worrying Much? Try This!
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In this episode, Lauri Stern shares practical, grounded strategies for managing worry in a world that often feels overstimulating and uncertain. Through a blend of mindfulness, meditation, and intentional boundary-setting, Lauri explores how anxiety can show up in both the mind and body—and what we can do to interrupt the spiral.
She introduces her unique concept of Chaos Meditation, a powerful practice designed to help listeners face their worries head-on, contain them, and create more spaciousness in their nervous system. Rather than pretending stress isn’t there, this episode offers a compassionate and actionable approach to working with it.
Listeners will also learn why setting boundaries isn’t just about protecting your time—it’s a vital tool for supporting mental and emotional well-being. From limiting exposure to negativity to recognizing the physical signs of stress before they escalate, this conversation offers simple but meaningful ways to reclaim peace and cultivate more joy.
Substack mentioned:
Understanding Your Hamster Wheel
Heart Drop Process mentioned00:00
Navigating Worry in Today's World
Youtube Channel mentioned
01:55
Introducing Chaos Meditation
06:44
Scheduling Worry Time
11:17
Training the Mind to Manage Worry
16:54
Conclusion and Call to Action
Connect with Lauri:
Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats.
Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/
Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.com
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