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
Redefining Midlife, Mindset and Mastery with Cheryl Fischer
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In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Fisher of the Mind Your Midlife Podcast and Founder of Cheryl Fisher Coaching. You'll discover how redefining your mindset can transform your midlife experience.
We share insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, shifting conversations from complaint to delight, and embracing fear as a catalyst for growth and much more!
With a unique background in corporate consulting, airline pricing, and economics, Cheryl brings a refreshing blend of strategic pragmatism and emotional intelligence to the coaching world. She doesn't just help midlife women "feel better"—she provides the tactical frameworks they need to dismantle self-limiting narratives and design a second half of life defined by purpose and bold decision-making.
Some key topics:
- My concept of "cross-pollination" (expansive energy) versus cross-coverage (limiting energy) in business and life.
- Cheryl's client work of helping break the habit of complaining as a form of conversation.
- Strategies for shifting from negativity to positivity in daily dialogue.
- The importance of understanding and making friends with fear.
- Body, mind, spirit connection: tools like EFT, affirmations, and chakra awareness.
- Trusting intuition over rigid formulas as a coach or strategist.
- The power of small moments of joy ("glimmers") to improve overall well-being and Joy on the 5's.
- Practical steps for new coaches: transparency about pricing and authentic offerings.
- The significance of giving things time, using the "three times" rule for relationship and business growth.
- Introduction to Cheryl Fisher
00:42 - Cheryl's background in coaching and airline pricing. - The Concept of Cross Pollination
03:32 - Discussing collaboration and overcoming limiting beliefs. - Complaining as a Habit
05:12 - Recognizing and shifting from complaint to positivity. - Healthy Relationship with Fear
14:36 - Tools and techniques to embrace fear for growth. - Mind, Body, Spirit Connection
18:13 - Using EFT, affirmations, and chakra awareness. - Joy and Mindfulness
33:36 - Finding joy in everyday moments and its importance. - Final Thoughts and Resources
42:28 - Cheryl shares resources and upcoming projects.
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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/
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