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Welcome to Episode 20 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Lauren Stamm. Lauren Stamm is the creator and songwriter of ‘I AM,’ a play with music. Throughout her own life experiences, Lauren consistently turned to music as a means of self expression and a source of healing. Discovering that the songs she had written over the course of nearly a decade told an important story, she created ‘I AM,’ which explores the parallel stories of two main characters struggling to find personal fulfillment and acceptance. Lauren currently resides in New York City, where she works as an onset teacher and tutor to young actors and continues to bring her creation, I AM, to life. Listen on:  ||  iTunes  ||  Stitcher  ||... The post UNTAMED 020: On Coming Out + I AM with Lauren Stamm appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Ruby Taylor. Ruby is a healer, social worker, filmmaker, and seed planter. Following a significant medical event that prevented her from continuing her work in the field of mental health, Ruby decided to change the world through film and advocacy. Ruby’s first documentary, Mad Believer, explored the murder of her older brother and her anger towards God. This film has been screened at various venues including the African American Museum of Philadelphia, the Cape Fear Film Festival, the Lancaster Area Film Festival, and the Urban Philadelphia Film Festival. Her most recent documentary is the award winning Beautiful Me, an exploration of Black girls’ beauty through painted portraits by Atlanta based artist... The post UNTAMED 19: On Beautiful Me + For Black Girls with Ruby Taylor appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Dr. Kristin Neff. Dr. Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over a decade ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the book "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself," released by William Morrow, and the 6 CD audio set called “Self-Compassion Step by Step,” released by Sounds True.  In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported eight-week training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, and offers... The post UNTAMED 018: On Self-Compassion + Being Kind To You appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Untamed Podcast with guests Paula Akpan and Harriet Evans of the I’m Tired Project. Paula Akpan and Harriet Evans are the founders of The I’m Tired Project, a project aiming to highlight the lasting impact of everyday microaggressions, assumptions and stereotypes. It was founded just a few short years ago, in 2015, while Paula and Harriet were studying at the University of Nottingham. Both Harriet and Paula now work in communications outside of their work with their project, and are based in Brighton and London, United Kingdom.   Listen on:  ||  iTunes  ||  Stitcher  || Google Play  || YouTube ||   EPISODE DETAILS: 2:24 Rate, Review and Share to Win a Free Session with Lu 3:30... The post UNTAMED 017: On Microagressions + The I’m Tired Project with Paula Akpan and Harriet Evans appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Melissa Toler. Melissa Toler is a speaker, writer and educator. Her goal is to help women make the connection between our culture’s oppressive beauty standards and our personal struggles with self-acceptance. She helps women unlearn the toxic messages and behaviors from lifelong dieting so that they can live free from obsession and self-loathing. Having a 25-year history with dieting herself, she knows personally what it means to be stuck in the diet-binge cycle. Melissa gave up the weight loss quest years ago and it was one of the best decisions she’s ever made. Now, she’s working in several capacities to help others do the same. Listen on:  ||  iTunes  ||  Stitcher ... The post UNTAMED 016: On Diet Culture + Body Justice with Melissa Toler appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Sister Kate of Sisters of the Valley. Sister Kate graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Business Education. She spent the first decade of her career working in project management in the credit card industry and the newly de-regulated telecom industry, before beginning her own consulting firm and embarking on a journey that took her, as an analyst, into a specialization in newly de-regulating industries. She consulted globally helping clients open for business in countries such as Canada, England, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. Later, Sister Kate moved to California after some major life changes that made it impractical to continue in her international consulting career. So,... The post UNTAMED 015: On Cannabis + Sisters of the Valley with Sister Kate appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Untamed Podcast with guests Elisa Goodkind and Lily Mandelbaum of StyleLikeU. Elisa Goodkind was a fashion stylist working for top fashion magazines and celebrities. After twenty years in the business, she was frustrated by how the industry, which had once been a home to artistry and rebellion, had become about selling status, conformity and increasingly formulaic ideals of beauty.  At the same time, Elisa’s daughter, Lily Mandelbaum, was a teenager struggling deeply with her body image. In an oversaturated media culture dominated by models who looked nothing like her, she was consumed with trying to change herself physically in order to be and look like someone else. Thus, StyleLikeU was born, a multimedia company, founded by mother-daughter... The post UNTAMED 014: On Style + What’s Underneath with Elisa Goodkind and Lily Mandelbaum appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Untamed Podcast with Dr. Kathryn Clancy. Dr. Kathryn Clancy is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Illinois, with additional affiliations in the Program for Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science & Technology, and Women and Gender in Global Perspectives. Dr. Clancy’s research integrates life history, evolutionary medicine, and feminist biology to contest clinical definitions of normal in women’s health. She’s also host of the aptly named podcast, “Period.” in which Dr. Clancy and guests explore anything and everything to do with the menstrual cycle. Listen on:  ||  iTunes  ||  Stitcher  || Google Play  ||   YouTube || EPISODE DETAILS: 2:10 I’m a Period(.) Podcast Guest. SO, STAY TUNED! 5:25 Dr.... The post UNTAMED 013: On Periods + Biological Anthropology with Dr. Kathryn Clancy appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Untamed Podcast with guest L’Erin Alta. L’Erin Alta is a soul guide, shadow diver and spiritual teacher known for burning down the stale, fluffy, boring “self-help” formulas and helping women ignite true personal liberation. Her workshops, retreats and 1-on-1 intensives have been called, “transformation temples for unruly, soulful women”. She believes loss, grief and pain are healing initiations and if honored, they will fortify you, bringing you through the shadows into the light of your soul. Using movement, meditation, ritual, art and ancient practices, L’Erin guides women on a spiritual journey, helping them surrender their facades, shed their fears and finally come home to themselves. If you were to read her resume, it would include... The post UNTAMED 012: On Shadow Diving + Owning Your Truth with L’Erin Alta appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Akira Armstrong, Founder and CEO of Pretty Big Movement. Akira Armstrong began her intensive dance, drama and vocal training at age 8 at Mind Builders Creative Arts Center; Bronx, New York. She was hand-picked to participate in a high level merit program and is also a former student of the Alvin Ailey School.Following her graduation from professional performing arts high school, Ms. Armstrong studied at Syracuse University, where she received her B.A. in Public Relations/Education. She has performed with Jubilation Dance Company, Bernice Johnson Dance Company, The world famous Apollo Theater and Ladies of Hip Hop at Cosmo Theater in Vienna, Austria. In 2007, Akira Debuted as a principal dancer in... The post UNTAMED 011: On Perseverance + Pretty Big Movement with Akira Armstrong appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Lourdes Hunter. Lourdes Ashley Hunter is originally from Detroit, Michigan.  She’s been a catalyst for change having led grass roots initiatives that impact the socio-economic growth and development of communities disproportionately impacted by state sanctioned violence for over 20 years.  Lourdes is a healer, curator, orator and academic.  Most noted is her role as a transformative thought leader and change agent for grass-roots initiatives that affirm, uplift and celebrate the lived experiences, narratives and leadership development of trans and gender non-conforming, disabled, LGBT and poor communities of color.  Her undergraduate and graduate research, curriculum development, organizing and activism centers healing and restorative justice. She has led successful creation and implementation of culturally... The post UNTAMED 010: On Liberation + Trans Women of Color with Lourdes Ashley Hunter appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Lolo. Lolo, is a disability lifestyle influencer and vlogger with her own YouTube channel titled “Sitting Pretty.” Sitting Pretty is a series Lolo created to showcase her life as a physically disabled woman in a wheelchair. Her vlogs feature a range of topics from disability fashion tutorials, everyday challenges dealing with society, dating, and her new diagnosis journey. Recently, Lolo starred in a comedy sketch “Thoughts You Have While Dating In A Wheelchair” presented by Buzzfeed. She currently has over 3,000 YouTube subscribers with numbers growing daily. Lolo was a featured panelist on the Disabilities Discussion Panel at VidCon 2016 (the nation’s largest YouTube Conference) a featured panelist for the first YouTube... The post UNTAMED 009: On Physical Disability + Sitting Pretty with Lolo appeared first on LU|EATS.

Thanks for checking out Episode 8 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Ashlee Dean Wells. Ashlee Dean Wells is an internationally acclaimed photographer, published author, producer, feminist and storyteller currently calling Chicago home. Mama to Xavier (11) and identical twin daughter’s Nova (4) and Aurora (stillborn due to Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome); she is also an advocate for visibility in differing abilities and shattering the stigmas surrounding peri and postnatal loss. In addition to her commercial and lifestyle photography work, Ashlee is the founder of the 4th Trimester Bodies Project and is always excited to share her message of positivity and self-love. Listen on:  ||  iTunes  ||  Stitcher  || Google Play  ||  YouTube  || EPISODE DETAILS: 3:00 Special Announcement – WORK WITH... The post UNTAMED 008: On Motherhood + 4th Trimester Bodies with Ashlee Dean Wells appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome back to Episode 7 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Virgie Tovar. Virgie is an author, activist and one of the nation’s leading experts and lecturers on fat discrimination and body image. She is the founder of Babecamp, a 4-week online course designed to help those who are ready to break up with diet culture, and started the hashtag campaign #LoseHateNotWeight. Tovar edited the ground-breaking anthology Hot & Heavy: Fierce Fat Girls on Life, Love and Fashion (Seal Press, November 2012). She holds a Master’s degree in Human Sexuality with a focus on the intersections of body size, race and gender. After teaching “Female Sexuality” at the University of California at Berkeley, where she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2005, she... The post UNTAMED 007: On Body Size + Fatphobia as Bigotry with Virgie Tovar appeared first on LU|EATS.

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 6 of the Untamed Podcast with guest, Lolly Galvin. Lolly Galvin is the founder of Dignity Project & #phillystreetcuts.  In 2016, she took to the road and completed #thedignitytour.  This was a crowd funded adventure where she lived in a van for one month while stopping in 14 US cities to provide conversation and essentials to homeless individuals.  Back in Philadelphia, she’s continued to share the stories of the people she meets along the way.  Lolly is a believer in creating humanity where you wish to see it through simple acts.  She’s a humanitarian, a free thinker and an absolutely inspiring woman. Listen on:  ||  iTunes  ||  Stitcher  || Google Play  ||  YouTube  ||  ... The post UNTAMED 006: On Connection + Dignifying the Homeless with Lolly Galvin appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome back to the Untamed Podcast. In Episode 5, I speak with guest Desiree Adaway about her powerful work leading difficult conversations for organizations, communities and activists. We talk social justice, feminism, politics, vulnerable people groups, systems of oppression, personal biases, fragility, meritocracy and SO MUCH MORE. Desiree is a seasoned nonprofit consultant and facilitator known for building resilient organizations and leading difficult conversations about race class and gender. All of her presentations have a mix of thought provoking content presented with humor and wit. When she teaches she makes a point to connect with every person, and create a safe space for their growth. She is known by staff, senior leadership, peers, and partners as being great at open, honest,... The post UNTAMED 005: On Justice + Difficult Conversations with Desiree Adaway appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome back to the Untamed Podcast. In Episode 4, I talk with professional ballerina Ingrid Silva about dance, the gift of opportunity, her mother’s influence, being a ballerina of color, a day in her life, our mutual affection for french bulldogs and tattoos – AND MORE. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Ingrid began ballet studies at the age of 8 at Projeto Dancando Para Nao Dancar. She studied at Escola de Danca Maria Olenewa, Centro de Movimento Debora Colker on full scholarship and at age seventeen joined Grupo Corpo as an apprentice. Following high School, she attended Univercidade da Cidade. She attended the Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Program on full scholarship in 2007, joined the Professional Training Program and Dancing Through Barriers... The post UNTAMED 004: On Ballet + Seizing Every Opportunity with Ingrid Silva appeared first on LU|EATS.

Welcome back to the Untamed Podcast. In this episode I chat with guest Lacey Tezino about her childhood, being raised in a white community, transracial adoption, death, talking race with children, traveling and more. Lacey is a writer, mentor, adventurer, and public speaker who is passionate about encouraging young people to travel, fall in love with other cultures, and cultivate positive relationships. Through her work managing hospital projects, Lacey spent the last 3 years living in Doha, Qatar where she helped to digitize the health system for the entire nation and traveled the Middle East. Although she is passionate about her career, her calling to inspire others through transparent social media connection and speaking engagements is becoming more evident. Lacey is currently in the... The post UNTAMED 003: On Race + Being Raised in a White Family with Lacey Tezino appeared first on LU|EATS.

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 2 of the Untamed Podcast with guest Sara Li. Sara is the founder and executive director of Project Consent, a global advocacy program that aims to fight sexual assault. Their mission is to support survivors and raise awareness by giving voice to those who have been assaulted and to change the culture of rape around the world. Sara is also a social influencer, a blogger, and a writer for MTV Founders. To learn more about Sara and her work at Project Consent go to projectconsent.com. Listen on:  ||  iTunes  ||  Stitcher  || Google Play  ||  YouTube  || EPISODE DETAILS 2:45 Sara Introduces Herself and Project Consent 4:37 Sara and I Discuss Rape Culture 7:03 Current... The post UNTAMED 002: On Rape Culture + Project Consent with Sara Li appeared first on LU|EATS.

It’s here! The first episode of the Untamed Podcast. In this solo show I introduce myself and my coaching business, LU|EATS. I also share the inspiration for the Untamed Podcast and my vision for its future. I tell you where you can find more information about Untamed and personally answer the list of closing questions I’ll be asking each of my upcoming guests. (It’s only fair!) I’m thrilled to be bringing this long-time dream to life. It’s my hope that by tuning into the Untamed Podcast regularly and listening to the stories and wisdom of amazing guests, you too will be encouraged to live beyond limits, disrupt the status quo and bring your own dreams to life – UNASHAMED AND ABSOLUTELY UNTAMED! Welcome to the sisterhood.... The post UNTAMED 001: Introduction to the Untamed Podcast appeared first on LU|EATS.