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Lauren & Marci Season 1 Episode 55

In this first-ever in-person episode, Lauren welcomes Marci to the East Coast, where the two dive into everything from travel mishaps and potential TSA supplement confiscations to cozy chats with cats and deep reflections on coaching. The conversation flows from lighthearted fun, like coffee orders and ridiculous DMs, to more meaningful discussions around the evolution of their coaching philosophies, social media trends they wish would disappear, and the unexpected mentors who shaped their journeys. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the relatable travel stress, or the thoughtful coaching insights, this episode has it all.

Key Timestamps

00:02 – 05:00 | Marci's chaotic airport adventure: scenic detours, TSA checking her supplements, and why being the last to board isn’t so bad

06:12 – 10:00 | Cozy podcasting with cats, manifesting a podcast studio, and setting up for a fun ChatGPT-inspired Q&A

10:05 – 12:30 | Go-to coffee orders, Dutch Bros nostalgia, and the hidden calories in sauces vs syrups

13:00 – 16:30 | Show recommendations, restaurant Googling, and a seafood debate—clam chowder vs salmon vs haddock

18:10 – 19:35 | Coaching beliefs that changed: protein goals, macros, and the necessity of cardio

19:40 – 23:45 | What they wish coaches would stop doing on social media—influencer GLP-1 promotion, infighting, and negativity

26:30 – 34:30 | Ridiculous DMs: sugar daddy offers, inappropriate progress pics, and unsolicited photos (and why no one wants them!)

35:00 – 36:40 | How coaching others changed their own lives—integrity, accountability, and investing in personal support

38:50 – 41:00 | Unexpected mentors: from coaches to kids, and the lessons learned along the way

41:00 – 43:00 | Dream jobs outside of coaching

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