Being Well With Lauren

What do you think the difference is between self awareness, understanding and acceptance?   Today I answer a letter from my editor Caitilin regarding my soon to released book about how to be happy. ..Here is the letter...Hi Lauren,   I hope you are well and had a good weekend. Today's homework questions are about the subtleties of self awareness, self understanding and self acceptance.   Do you see these as being the same or are they different? How would you define each one? How do they relate to one another (e.g. does one need to be present before another can develop?) Is there a hierarchy here, where each one builds on the one that comes before it? If so, what are the connections between each? Episode 51 What is the difference between Self awareness, self understanding & self acceptance? And how can this help make us happy? The reason I am asking is that each of these terms is used in your book and I want to be sure I understand the way in which you are using them and the way they relate to one another

Episode 50 Its raining.   Today is a hitch potch of life, mayhem, and the rain...enjoy...and hope that you are all well my friends x My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. I have a Masters degree in counselling and an honors degree in Anthropology( Arts) Monash University Please take a moment to support me for $1 - $5 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate it and am grateful for the support. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Itunes podcast  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 Website  https://www.beingwellwithlauren.com   EMAIL  laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com Lauren Ostrowski Fenton (ASMR) https://www.youtube.com/user/laurenlouisefenton BUY MY ITUNES AUDIO How to meditate https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/how-to-meditate-for-beginners/id503045369 S

Episode 49 How to cope as a single parent. Are you a single parent? Have you ever struggled as a single parent? Today in a softly spoken voice and addressing you as if you are the writer of a letter I speak about how to cope as a single parent. This podcast is an answer to a viewer's letter about how to cope with being a single parent. ( thank you for your letters) I address several of a lovely viewers questions in ASMR close personal attention role play and as requested also talk about myself and my own journey. I then speak about methods of coping and building resilience and acceptance. This is suitable for single parents or someone experiencing a stage of feeling alone. This is intended as supportive comfort and not to replace therapy. This is also available on you tube as https://youtu.be/0d-0COGfgEE   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing.

Episode 48 Manifest infinite possibility and create yourself. You are an empowered soul.   ‘How people treat you is their karma how you react is yours’ Wayne Dyer   How are people treating you? How are you being treated? How do you ‘feel’ about the way you are being treated? Are your feelings affecting your happiness? Are your feelings affecting the quality of your life? Is that what actually occurs... or is it more about perception? Do other people's behaviour actually force us to feel in a particular way? No! we choose! Stand up now and shout to the roof tops...We choose our feelings and we choose how to manifest our life. We make the decision about how to internalise the behaviour of others...We choose whether to make other people's story our story. We do not have to be the end result of other people's frustrations. Lets not be the boat on top of the stormy ocean being buffeted around. Let anchor ourselves at port and stand firm in the reality that we create our own mind set. How do you choose to feel?

  Episode 47 Interview with Dmitri Of Massageasmr on the meaning of life Part two of two   I continue today to listen to my dear dear friend Dmitri’s wisdom...Dmitri is a world renowned Australian asmrtist on You Tube. We talk about the meaning of life. Dmitri talks about community, decluttering, ASMR, unity, happiness, family, working together, spirituality and much more. Is there something else out there? What is the meaning of life?   Dmitri’s You tube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MassageASMR   What is ASMR? See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_sensory_meridian_response   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. I have a Masters degree in counselling and an honors degree in Anthropology( Arts) Monash University Please take a moment to support me for $1 - $5 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this

Episode 46 Interview with Dmitri Of Massageasmr on the meaning of life Part one of two   I  listen to my dear dear friend Dmitri’s wisdom...Dmitri of Massage ASMR is a world renowned Australian ASMRTIST. We talk about the meaning of life. Dmitri talks about community, decluttering, ASMR, unity, happiness, family, working together, spirituality and much more. Is there something else out there? What is the meaning of life?   Dmitri’s You tube channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/MassageASMR   What is ASMR? See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_sensory_meridian_response     My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. I have a Masters degree in counselling and an honors degree in Anthropology( Arts) Monash University Please take a moment to support me for $1 - $5 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possibl

    Episode 45 ASMR breathwork 20 connected breaths   Today I am doing a breathing technique....20 connected breaths which is a particular type or version of a healing breathing technique...The approach I use is very straightforward and focussed at beginners. The idea is that it is healing and calming in order to place you in a state which is healing and promotes mindfulness and psychic awareness. You can also look at this on my you tube channel. Let me know if you like this and I will do more of these.   ASMR breathwork 20 connected breaths https://youtu.be/EQVOIe4MxmQ My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. I have a Masters degree in counselling and an honors degree in Anthropology( Arts) Monash University Please take a moment to support me for $1 - $5 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I rea

Episode 44 How to have a great relationship & letting go of the coffee cup of life What do you think makes a great relationship? In episode 44 we explore what makes a great relationship and we talk about the behaviors and values of quality relationships. We look at the deal breakers of relationships and the importance of intimacy, reference touching and conversation. I also talk about being in love....as opposed to sustaining love in a relationship. What do you think are the components of a good relationship? Thanks for joining me x Lauren   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. Please take a moment to support me for $1 - $5 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate it and am grateful for the support. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Itunes podcast  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/b

Episode 43 How rituals, habits & routines increase comfort & happiness   In this episode 43 I explore the power of ritual and look at the the definition of ritual, habit and routine. I also mention the upcoming course of self love. I look at how rituals may be used to increase the strength of a relationship, the power of engagement, and increase happiness. I discuss the symbols and meaning of rituals and how rituals can both enhance a sense of self and a sense of community.   Thank you so much for joining me. Be well Lauren x   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. Please take a moment to support me for $1 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate it PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Itunes podcast  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 Website

  Episode 42  A prayer, realising your divine self & balancing the plates of life   Today I question the balance of realising our divine self coupled with carrying all the responsibilities that we have as part and parcel of being a member of society..balancing those precarious plates of life. I end today with a prayer or a spiritual meditation...thank you so very much for listening ...hope that you are well x Smiles to you from me...Lauren   The beautiful video I mention is Wayne Dyers video... 'Awaken the divine intelligence within'..available from the Hay House Publishing   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. Please take a moment to support me for $1 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate it PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Itunes podcast  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/bein

Episode 41 ASMR How to stop procrastinating in a nutshell - course summary part two of two These final two ( one & two)in the series are produced as a virtual ASMR interview role play. If you are unfamiliar with ASMR you may read more about ASMR here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_sensory_meridian_response   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. Please take a moment to support me for $1 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate it PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Itunes podcast  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 Website  https://www.beingwellwithlauren.com   EMAIL  laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com   Lauren Ostrowski Fenton (ASMR) https://www.youtube.com/user/laurenlouisefenton BUY MY ITUNES AUDIO How to meditate https://itunes.ap

ASMR How to stop procrastinating in a nutshell course summary part one of two These final two ( one & two)in the series are produced as a virtual ASMR interview role play. If you are unfamiliar with ASMR you may read more about ASMR here...   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_sensory_meridian_response   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. Please take a moment to support me for $1 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate it PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Itunes podcast  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 Website  https://www.beingwellwithlauren.com   EMAIL  laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com   Lauren Ostrowski Fenton (ASMR) https://www.youtube.com/user/laurenlouisefenton BUY MY ITUNES AUDIO How to meditate https://itunes.apple.com/au/a

Episode 39 Yay we have reached the 39th episode...together we have done this together....as a team...what a landmark. I feel like celebrating with a cake. Today this is a super duper quickie Interval, touch base with you ensuring that you are ready & prepared for the last in the ‘stop procrastination’ series. The last two will be uploaded tomorrow. I ask you to take a seat at the table with me tomorrow with pen and paper and self belief. Lets get serious and stop procrastination. Lets do this. I also review the show to date and ask for ideas and feedback moving forward. I love feedback and interaction. Thanks so much for listening. It means a lot to me :)   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. Please take a moment to support me for $1 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate

Episode 38 The how & why of goal achievement & procrastination   Today we look at the HOW of goal achievement compared to the WHY of goal achievement , The HOW being the strategy and the why being the rewarding carrot at the final destination or point of goal achievement. In today's podcast I refer..and indeed am inspired to the interesting and informative article written by   Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D The Role of Goal Focus in Reducing Procrastination Where should we focus our attention - process or outcome? It depends. Posted May 27, 2014 https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dont-delay/201405/the-role-goal-focus-in-reducing-procrastination I really enjoyed this article so make sure you have a read of it and check out his references too. I also talk of the effect of shame and guilt upon our ability to be self aware and I finish by referring to Pema Chodron and look at the importance of facing our fears in order to develop as evolving souls. Thank you so much for listening x Lauren My name is Lauren O

Episode 37 The journey towards success is paved with the wisdom of failure   Do you ever feel fear of success? Are you ever so scared of success that you procrastinate? Well today we explore how the journey towards wisdom & success contentment is paved with failure.   Michael Jordan- “every failure brings us closer to our next success’   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. Please take a moment to support me for $1 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate it PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Itunes podcast  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 Website  https://www.beingwellwithlauren.com   EMAIL  laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my channel: Lauren Ostrowski Fenton (ASMR) https://www.youtube.com/user/laurenlouisefenton BUY MY IT

Episode 36 Deep progressive relaxing meditation for realising your authentic self ( stop procrastinating)   Today we put the life hacking to one side and we meditate using a deep visualisation. We combine this peaceful process with a gentle breathing awareness and progressive relaxation to remind ourselves that the answer to who we are always lies within ourselves. Sit down lie down comfortably and we will begin. When we know who we are we will act in authenticity and stop procrastinating.   You may also wish to use this as a simple relaxation, to decrease stress or for sleep therapy. Be well my friends - Lauren x   My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. Please take a moment to support me for $1 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate it PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Itunes podcast  htt

Episode 35 Stop & Build your own birdhouse of well being- visualise & meditate who you truly are & become your self   Stop procrastinating; No fear. No distractions. “The ability to let what which does not matter truly slide” Quote from The Fight club I think at times it can be quite challenging to know what matters and to identify what to let go of. We can at times get distracted by the trivial stuff of the moment and can lose perspective of the bigger picture. What is the trivial stuff? The trivial stuff is the fluff which takes us away from who we truly are and our greater meaning. In the manic warp speed of life...we can lose touch of the “why” we need to identify “what” matters...the ‘how” of our authentic values, the “how” of our behaviours which support these values, our internal dialogue, our actions...and then notice really notice where our thoughts go.....Because where we our thoughts go we also allow our health, our body our sense of self follows.   So know your thoughts and train you

Episode 34 Little steps change ourselves & our journey can, step by step, change our world Do you ever feel as if life simply passes you by? Would you like to make a difference? Would you like your life to have meaning? Would you like your life to count? In this episode I read a letter from a listener. ( Thank you David)I review our progress towards reducing procrastination, and I look at how little bite sized steps can change ourselves and our journey over time....Little by little .....step by step.... we can each change the community and change our world.   During the episode I refer to two videos : These are    https://youtu.be/1EumnijQBhw ( on the importance of human contact and collective communion) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EumnijQBhw ( on the importance of eye contact and truly seeing each other)   We discuss the relationship between procrastination and the theme of these movies which is reaching out and touching humanity as a community and as individuals. Let's stop watching life pass u

  Episde 33 Be your authentic self. You CAN lose weight, increase fitness, feel happy, & be well NOW.   In this episode as part of our stop procrastinating challenge I look at what you CAN do. There is so much you CAN do...Work on the ‘CANS’ of life. Be the body physically and consciously which you wish to become. By definition Procrastination is ‘not doing’ the stuff that you should be doing in order to be authentic and true to yourself.  When we procrastinate we are putting off being the person we were made to become. We have no greater meaning than being true to our word...Let’s make the stuff which comes out of our mouth real and be true testament to who we authentically are. Procrastination is breaking the promise which we have made to our own sense of self. Every moment in our life matters so lets be true to our self. Every moment in your life matters! This is your life right now. Make every moment matter. We can change our body. We can lose weight. We can increase fitness. .....Life is merely the m

Episode 32 How to lose weight, change your body, and stop procrastinating with Lauren Ostrowski Fenton   Well hello there, Lauren here....I have my coffee in hand and I am sitting in my meditation chair by my beautiful bay window. What a beautiful day it is.   How are you? I hope that you are sleeping well, eating clean, walking daily, and not sweating the small stuff. Its is a daily practice isn't? Navigating through life maintaining well being takes work, resilience and learning. Would you like to change your body? Would you like to lose weight? Well you can. Following much inquiry I am looking today at the relationship between losing weight, changing your body and our ability to reduce procrastination in order to achieve fitness goals. Today we discuss behavioural techniques in order to prepare to lose weight focussing upon knowing your ‘Why”, “how” “when” and “where” .I also talking about the importance of values, the meaning of dedication and developing a ritual when aiming to lose weight and change your