Late Checkout
You know that mixed sense of excitement and peace when your hotel approves your late checkout request? Well THAT exact feeling is what this podcast will embody! Late Checkout is your guilt free permission slip to honor that extra time for yourself.
Your host, Laura Janela, is a born and raised Jersey girl who’s been living in Zurich, Switzerland since 2019. She is a fiery millennial who is a fountain of wisdom when it comes to traveling, loves a good banter and reflection on society and life, and has an undying passion for wellness and self discovery. Late Checkout is THE vessel she will use to share all of her stories, experiences and opinions on travel, wellness and culture.
This podcast community will be an open space for us all to find humor in the daily crazy, gain knowledge, feel validated, and help each other become the best versions of ourselves.
Grab your robe and don’t miss the vibe at Late Checkout every Wednesday!
Episodes
22 episodes
Ep.22 - Navigating Big Changes & Upleveling
Live from Sunnyvale, CA! I got to carve out an hour on my mini getaway to Cali for recording an episode - yay! This episode is all about navigating the big changes that come with a move abroad, finding a new sense of home and unlocking new fear...
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Episode 22
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40:26
Ep. 21 - Summer Catch up: BIG NEWS!
It's summer, we're in Albania... and it's been to long since I've gotten on the mic. And guess what? There's a BIG reason for that! There are no right words or right way to share what I share in this episode. But I've been bursting at the seams...
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Episode 21
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41:24
Ep. 20 - For Your Self-Care Arsenal: 5 Simple Mood Boosters
Repeat after me: Self-care is not selfish, it is essential! In this season of my life, time for self-care can be scarce! I’ve been digging deep to carve out any extra time for myself. That time is precious and can be...
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Episode 20
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37:12
Ep. 19 - Maternal Mental Health: Postpartum w. Yve Gonzalez (PART 2)
If Yve wasn't catching a flight to Paris the day we recorded this, I think we would have continued talking for hours and hours!Part 2 of this pod is all about dispelling common misconceptions around Maternal Mental Health, tapping into w...
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Episode 19
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44:00
Ep. 18 - Maternal Mental Health: Postpartum w. Yve Gonzalez (PART 1)
Before giving birth, I met with a friend and specialist in the Maternal Mental Health field from my home state of New Jersey. Yve has worked her way up in the industry over the last 20 years and is very passionate about her work and helping wom...
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Episode 18
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54:10
Ep. 17 - Stop Dimming Your Shine by Judging Others and an Intro to Managing Scarcity Mindset
Ever caught yourself silently or not so silently critiquing someone's outfit, hairstyle, or physique? You're not alone. But what if that seemingly harmless judgment is actually stealing your own joy? In this episode, Laura dives into the deep t...
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Episode 17
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31:00
Ep. 16 - Word Vomit: Self Awareness Around Friendships and Relationships
In a stream of consciousness, Laura talks about the importance of self-awareness, particularly when it comes to respecting another person's journey of self-discovery. Maybe our well-intentioned actions toward the people we care about can someti...
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Episode 16
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20:14
Ep. 15 - Prioritizing Wellness During Pregnancy and Prepping for Parenthood
Pregnancy can be a whirlwind of emotions, physical changes, and endless to-dos! In this episode, Laura is sharing her experiences on prioritizing wellness during this special time. She talks about how to approach being honest with y...
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Episode 15
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39:12
Ep. 14 - Millennial Coded w. Yve Gonzalez: Friends in Your 30s, ACOTAR and Makeup
Friendships, fantasy, and fresh makeup recs? Yes, please! This week on Late Checkout we're thrilled to have Yve Gonzalez join us for a very millennial coded conversation covering it all. We talk about the evolving nature of friendsh...
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Episode 14
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53:16
Ep. 13 - Trade Offs, Traitors and VBACs
This is a mixed bag of goodies, where Laura catches us up on the last week of life. Reflecting on life's constant rotation of trade offs, sharing her obsession with the show Traitors and talks about her pregnancy countdown and how she is preppi...
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Episode 13
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31:20
Ep. 12 - Your Retreat Guide and My Ibiza Escape
Ever dreamt of ditching the daily grind and escaping to your own private paradise? In this episode, Laura shares how she built her own stunning retreat in Ibiza – and how you can too! 🌴Join us as she shares her journey, from the initial ...
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Episode 12
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37:51
Ep. 11 - Embracing Change: Career Shift at 36 and Inner Guidance
Changing your career in your mid 30s is more common than we realize, but it doesn’t take away how scary taking that leap of faith can be. It’s natural to have these moments in our 30s where we check in with ourselves and ask “am I building the ...
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Episode 11
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43:44
Ep. 10 - Long Distance Friendships, Being a Good House Guest, and Feeling Alive with Chelsea Matz
This episode is for the besties! Who doesn’t love a meetup with one of your long distance besties?! Laura is joined by her Zürich bestie, Chelsea Matz, they met up in NYC for a proper girls catch up sesh. They spill the tea on how their friends...
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Episode 10
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Ep. 9 - Summer Flashback: Euro Cup 2024, Expat Parenting and Filling Up Your Cup
Happy New Year! Sprinkling something warm into your new year celebrations, this episode is a flashback to summer 2024. Laura had just returned from a quick Euro Cup 2024 getaway to squeeze in a live game in Germany. A tradition her in laws keep...
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25:46
Ep. 8 - Short & Sweet: Holiday Compassion and Holiday Traditions
Happy Holidays to you and yours! Late Checkout keeps it short and sweet this week. Laura highlights a reminder to us all to stay compassionate and open this holiday season. Along with sharing some of her own holiday traditions and ...
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Episode 8
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12:33
Ep. 7 - 4 Ways Travel + Wellness are Symbiotic and Winter Getaways
Travel and wellness are truly a match made in heaven. In this week's episode, Laura gives us 4 reasons how travel and wellness naturally go hand in hand. She dives into the basic yet transformative power of travel. Discover how imm...
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Episode 7
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32:12
Ep. 6 - NYC Recap, NJ Feels, Launch Day and New Paradigm Thoughts
Welcome to the first casual catch up sesh! Laura’s back from her trip to the states and jet lagged af. Get your bookmarks ready as she shares all the details about her time spent in NYC - where she ate, where she stayed and her new favorite fac...
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Episode 6
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32:15
Ep. 5 - WTH are we still doing in Switzerland?! with Brian Janela
Do you want to know what it's like to move to Switzerland? Are you curious about what it's like to be an expat? Then this episode is for you!Laura is joined by her very first guest, Brian Janela! Her husband is here to share in the story...
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Episode 5
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1:03:49
Ep. 4 - Sagittarius Season: A Guide
This pod is for ALL the signs of the zodiac! Let’s embody the goal oriented, adventurous and truth bearing spirit of our life-loving Sagittarians.Don’t let the fiery energy of this season make you feel uneasy. This week, Laura helps us l...
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Episode 4
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24:29
Ep. 3 - What Wellness Means to Me
One of the three pillars that Late Checkout is built on is: Wellness. This is the episode where we open the door to the wellness space!Laura dives into the how she defines and applies wellness in her life. She lists tools, resources and...
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Episode 3
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31:20
Ep. 2 - Not Your Average Summer Travel Recap and Traveling as a Couple vs. as a Family
Laura gives her listeners a warm welcome to the very first full episode of Late Checkout!We’re starting with a bang, this episode is all about Laura’s 2024 summer travel destinations, and oh are they good ones! If your bucket list needs ...
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Episode 2
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32:10
Ep. 1 - WELCOME TRAILER! Your Late Checkout has been approved!
A friendly teaser to the new podcast that will answer all of your travel, culture and wellness dreams!Your host, Laura Janela, introduces herself, the vibe check on Late Checkout and explains what to expect on the episodes to come.<...
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Episode 1
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