Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Aligned Love Podcast with your host Lauren Zoeller. It has been a long time since Lauren has been behind the mic, and she is back with a brand-new experience for listeners. In this podcast, you will learn the art of attracting nourishing love, aligning your life, uplifting your most profound connections, and creating the life you deserve.  Lauren is an accomplished somatic dating and relationship expert, speaker, and author with a strong dedication to helping individuals navigate the complexities of relationships. Lauren’s journey is a testament to her commitment to healing, both personally and in the lives of others, and her impact stretches far beyond her professional achievements. In this episode, Lauren reveals her story over the last couple of years, her motivation behind re-launching this podcast, and her personal journey to where she is today. Hear how her life was picture-perfect on the outside, but on the inside, something was missing. From her life crumbling down around her to her relationship troubles and her path to somatic therapy, she shares finding the missing piece in her happiness. Discover her exploration of somatic therapy and somatic experiencing as she unravels survival patterns and default behaviors that hinder our sense of safety.  Don't miss this enlightening episode that promises to shift perspectives and inspire holistic well-being. Tune in to take your first step to healing and finding the love you deserve with Lauren Zoeller! Key Points From This Episode: Lauren’s background and transition to The Aligned Love Podcast.Recounting the experience of hosting The Balanced Boss Podcast.Living like a “highlight reel” and the impact on Lauren’s wellbeing.What it was like navigating the tumultuous dating scene at that time.She shares how her perceived success came crashing down in a day. The motivation behind her life shift and launching the podcast.Her introduction to somatic therapy and somatic experiencing.Survival patterns and default behaviors that prevent us from feeling safe.Committing herself to somatic therapy and the benefits she felt.Past conditioning and survival patterns of her nervous system.Finding the path to safety and security in her body.What Lauren hopes to achieve with the podcast.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lauren Zoeller Lauren Zoeller on LinkedIn Lauren Zoeller on Instagram Lauren Zoeller on TikTok Lauren Zoeller on Facebook The Aligned Love Collective The Aligned Love Podcast Trauma-Informed Relational Somatic Facilitator Program