At around 2 years old, I realized my daughter was no longer a baby. Melt downs without reason, less naps for “me time”, and a tiny brain that was sucking in all of its surroundings – I felt lost and exhausted and overwhelmed by the fact that I now had a very impressionable tiny human. Fortunately this was the summer I took off all work and used this time to explore, read, learn, and listen to all sorts of philosophies. Turns out, all I was missing was TOOLS and a philosophy that suits me. I...

Lisa shares the details of her new mindfulness and somatic March offering, MindBody Mentorship.   She spills: The BTS of creating a program - chaos included How she channels ideas into programs  Why she abandons a lot of ideas The personal inspiration for this program, why its a mentorship specifically, the purpose of emphasizing the nervous system, and more.    Become a member HERE!   Note: This is just for the month of March, does not auto-renew.   Instagram: The Truthiest Life...

Hi everyone! It’s been a *minute* – 6 months to be exact since my last episode.   I’m popping on today to share with you: My future on social media What I’ve been up to professionally, personally, spiritually Why my intended 3-month break went a lot longer than expected The impact of 6 months without using ANY social media Being okay with being misunderstood  My plans for the future :)  Motherhood: health advocacy, parenting style shifts My NEW approach to sharing my daughter and family...

For my 35th birthday, I wanted to bring you something different. Share a part of myself you’ve probably never seen before — which is me when I’m with my best friends. Geri has been my best friend for 25 years, and when she met Lulu, her wife, I gained another best friend.  I always understand myself better after being with them — this convo will have you laughing, thinking in new ways about all things life, relationships, and social media, and hopefully, adding a new dimension to how you see...

Carolyn Brown, MS, RD, is back on TTL to share about her latest venture as a nomad — traveling across the globe while taking her business (and clients) with her.    She spills: * Why you’re only a few choices away from a different life * Indigo Health: the business she co-created with her sister and the impact they’re making on women’s health * Unpopular opinions: why she’s no longer afraid to speak them * Bloating: when it’s normal vs. a cause of concern * Health + Botox: can the two...

Samantha Spills: How she grew their homemade cookie company into a multimillion-dollar company without investors or raising outside money  Why their unique approach to “profits” allowed them to build a business from their heart Value Clarification: how staying close to your values can help you build your unique business Why they eventually sold to the largest bakery business in the world, the pleasant surprises that came with it, and how they retain control over the product and its...

Jessica Stone is a channel, Reiki Master, and teacher in all things tarot and expanding your human potential. She’s MAGICAL, and Lisa’s go-to “card puller” when everything feels uncertain and she needs to reconnect with her subconscious self.     This conversation is energetically powerful – so buckle up!    Jess spills: Tarot Cards: how tapping into our intuition works How her childhood trauma was the gateway to channeling her “guides” Spiritual Motherhood: How to live in flow as a...

Natalia Rachel is the founder of Iluma Health and author of “Why am I Like This?” As a therapist, she believes that the root of healing the world begins with healing our own trauma.     Natalia spills: - The impact trauma has on our relationships and how we take in the world  - Why trauma isn’t about what happened but rather how it’s left “unmetabolized” by our bodies - Missed symptoms of having “less easy to spot” trauma - Her unpopular opinion of why knowing your personality type can...

Lisa is back from hosting her first retreat- aka, the METREAT. She brought 20+ people to Guatemala for a once in a lifetime experience– no lie! In the first hour a volcano erupted causing an emergency evacuation and “plan b” to go into effect. Just like that, her 50 page “run of show” handbook went up in flames and the direction of the METREAT was out of her control. But, somehow, it all worked out magically!     Lisa spills: Why Lisa created the METREAT How to plan a retreat with...

Today’s podcast is pulled from The Ode To Joy Podcast, hosted by Elena Box. This episode features guest Hana Rakshani, Somatic Movement Artist, who shares brilliant tools for releasing emotion through movement. This episode leaves you better in touch with your own body, and provide life long tools for your own emotional release that feel REALLY GOOD!    Follow Elena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenabox/   Check out her Book, “Grieve Outside the Box”: ...

Charlotte Watts is one of Lisa’s favorite people to learn from. She’s currently learning yoga somatics with her.   Self Touch! It’s been there all along as a FREE and easy way to find mind-body connection when it otherwise goes out the window.  In this episode, Charlotte and Leonie share the science behind why self touch helps us connect to self – and other– in a way words simply cannot.  For More listen to Charlotte Watts Calm:...

Lisa is sharing one of her favorite podcasts and podcast episodes, hosted by the people that have made the biggest impact on her this past year: Colleen Saidman and Rodney Yee. While these two are “yoga celebs” to many people in the world, they’re just  “yoga mom and dad” to Lisa. Their humility and ability to translate life into spoken word has massively impacted Lisa on every level. In this episode, the husband and wife duo get into it and explore the intersect of Sex, Love, and...

In this LL, Lisa comes on to discuss “Is Happiness a Choice?”- what the experts say, and her recent findings of her expanded definition of “happiness”.   She spills: The METREAT- why she created it and what her participants can expect in Guatemala next week! What “happiness” means beyond smiles The building blocks of happiness- and why so many of us are “not happy” The things we “should know about happiness” but forget when we’re going through it Article Referenced:...

In honor of this episode airing a year ago, we decided to replay this for those who missed it!   In this second part, we learn about DOS, the sex cult within NXIUM. how it came to be, and the manipulating ways Sylvie got roped in. We learn how she met her husband, and Keith’s “rules” she had to follow, what her family thought, and how it eventually all fell apart.  Content warning: Sexual abuse    Sylvie Lloyd is now a mother to a beautiful baby girl. From ages 18-32, she was a member of...

Hi everyone. Lisa here introducing this episode with a personal life update. Thank you for your continued support and understanding that sometimes surrendering over pushing through is the only way out. big hugs!  xx, Lisa   In this first part of Surviving a Sex Cult ft. Sylvie Lloyd, we learn about the “cult” called NXIUM: how Sylvie got involved, her first introduction to Keith, and how her reality was warped by his “teachings”. Sylvie was the first witness to testify against Keith: she...

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine. Most importantly, she’s a FIERCE advocate for patients dedicating her life to uncovering the root cause of imbalances. You’ll leave this episode empowered, more connected to your body, and proud of a lot of the things you thought were “not normal.” Her latest book, “Is it Normal?” is out now!    In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten spills: Painful Periods...

In this month’s Lisa Lately, Lisa takes a layer off and finds freedom through her transformation.    >   Lisa shares: How tiny shifts ended up accidentally leading to a massive shift in her life How to gain freedom from the EGO to live in truth How to use your nervous system as a radar of “what feels good” Why “trying to be productive” left her less productive How to not tie your self-worth to a number (any number!) The importance of hobbies, conscious rest, and...

Lisa’s lifelong friend Shayna, an avid TTL listener, shares her story of battling (and beating!) breast cancer after a diagnosis at age 30.    Shayna spills:  The importance of advocating for yourself and knowing your body The surprising reason why losing her hair was one of the hardest parts  Her and her husband’s approach to keeping things “normal” How her identity shifted  How she handled telling her young children she was sick  What to do (and not do) to support a loved one going...

Emily and Jen were childhood friends, forming a bond over the chaos within their individual homes. They both found it challenging to fit in within their families and peer groups, and coped with their undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and big feelings by using self-harm.    Now, they’re licensed therapists, and they’ve reconnected to provide the exact tools they wish they had.   They spill: Self Harm: what it is and why we do it Cutting: the science behind what happens when we do it What...

In this episode, Craig spills: What fascia is, where it lives, and why many don’t understand it “MYOFASCIAL RELEASE THERAPY” - the history and reasoning behind the John Barnes Method The relationship between our trauma and our fascia How fascia restrictions lead to pain - and what we can do about it The difference between MFR and massage The importance of the patient and practitioner relationship to get good results Motherhood, body trauma, and how MFR can help  His take on “permanent...

Lisa’s Midwife, Yuen from TLC Midwifery, talks about birth in the most empowering and refreshing way — leaving fear and judgment behind no matter how and where you choose to give birth. Yuen has had a massive impact on Lisa — opening her eyes to what healthcare is capable of when compassion is prioritized.   Yuen Spills: - What midwifery is and what it isn’t - The difference between a midwife and a doula - How doctors and midwives can work together - The history of birth and how...

Hi friends! This episode is a ramble from the heart during a time that i’m making major shifts to recalibrate and show up as the version of me that’s been in hiding.   I spill: Why I’m ditching verbal disclaimers The old traumas that learning new things bring up The power of the yoga poses to help us OFF the mat  How I’m dealing with pregnancy announcements after a loss and my hot tips for drinking (or not drinking) mindfully.    Instagram: The Truthiest Life on Instagram...

Jennie Monness is a Parent/Child Educator, Play Expert RIE® Intern, Columbia grad in Psychology & Early Childhood, founder of Mo’ Mommies, and co-founder of Union Square Play   Jennie Spills: How to F the timelines and instead lean into child-led readiness The value of milestones as a guide vs. rules How to choose toys and activities that engage vs. entertain Transitions: how to best support your child and self in the process  Tantrums: what they mean, and how we can handle them...

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for information purposes only- it's not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.    Margaret Elenis is a mom and business owner fighting stage 4 cancer. She was first diagnosed at age 28, putting herself into remission without the use of drugs. But once it came back, it was time to take a more integrative approach. She’s incredibly connected to her intuition, her voice, and looks fear dead in the face as she...