Calm The Hell Down

In this episode, Laura talks with Siiri Musten, the founder and CEO of the Future of Work consulting start-up Elewus, and an Impact Investor based in Switzerland. After a corporate career in consulting and HR, she is now following her purpose to accelerate human transformation and sustainable growth in business by designing leadership and organizational development experiences, including a retreat center in Switzerland. She and Laura discuss:How to strategically plan your day and tasks based on your energy levels and circadian rhythms. The role that self-leadership and personal growth play in creating a more empowering work environment.How individuals can become more self-aware and purpose-driven in their leadership journey.Different attitudes towards entrepreneurship in Europe and the US.The retreat center she is building in Brissago, Switzerland.Connect with Siiri on Linkedin and visit the Elewus website.Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5 Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, we delve into the multifaceted topic of alcohol and its impact on our lives. Laura chats with Karolina Rzadkowolska, a coach, speaker, and author of the bestselling book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You. We discuss:The emerging alcohol-free movementThe effects of alcohol on neurochemistry and habitsHow cutting out alcohol can positively impact your health, creativity, intuition, and businessHow societal constructs play a role in our relationship with alcoholReframing the role of alcohol in your lifeFollow Karolina:Get The Book and A Free Gift WebsiteInstagramFollow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5 Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, we chat with Alex Alexander, founder, speaker, podcaster, and soon-to-be published author whose work focuses on exploring the dynamics of community and friendship in our daily lives. We discuss:How societal expectations around friendship and community change as we transition from childhood to adulthood.The importance of multiple relationships that serve different needs.How to actively prioritize and maintain friendships while pursuing career success and other life goals.How entrepreneurs can cultivate new communities to support them in that area of their lives.Steps we can take to expand our support system and build friendships with like-minded individuals who understand and support our goals and aspirations.Tune in to this fascinating conversation about how we can create communities that support us and help us to create a connected and fulfilled future.Visit Alex's website: https://alexalexander.com/ Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalexalexander/ Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, we're talking about the winding path of entrepreneurship, choosing a business partner, and how to leverage LinkedIn for massive success. Molly Godfrey, a two time entrepreneur, viral content creator, and co-founder of Build Impact Convert, shares her journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship and how she found success by harnessing the power of LinkedIn, online writing, and vulnerability. We discuss:Leveraging LinkedIn to build your brand and get new clients.Embracing vulnerability and getting visible online.Things to consider when choosing a business partner.How past failures lead to future success.The importance of having a coach you trust when you start your business.Learn more about Molly's work.Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5 Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Lucia Oliveira, a breathwork facilitator and pediatric sleep coach. Lucia shares her journey of how she found her calling in helping moms find well-being and navigate motherhood through personalized sleep and breathwork plans. We discuss:Her challenges as a first-time mom, experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety while simultaneously having to close her fitness studio due to the pandemic.How her story took an unexpected turn when she discovered the transformative power of breathwork.How breathwork helps manage stress and boosts creativity.The power of breathwork to regulate the nervous system.Tune in to gain insights and inspiration from Lucia's journey and her advice for creating a simple and powerful breathwork practice. Checkout Luminous By Lucia: https://www.luminousbylucia.com/Follow Lucia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luminousbylucia Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5 Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, we speak with Renèe Baker, the founder and CEO of the RBI Group, whose aim is to transform the landscape of wealth management and create a future where everyone has the keys to unlock financial success. In this episode we discuss:Her unique path from executive to entrepreneur.How an unexpected loss pushed her into entrepreneurship.The importance of having partners and support systems that help you to gain insight and learn from others' experiences.Putting ego aside to learn, work, engage, and grow.Her regrets about not starting her entrepreneurial journey sooner.The importance of taking a leap and trusting that the net will appear.Connect with Renèe on LinkedIn.Learn more about the RBI Group.Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, we have Melissa Ottstadt, a self-taught quarantine era candle maker who transitioned from a career in corporate to entrepreneurship during COVID and established a sustainable and earth-friendly candle brand, The Lys Collective. Melissa discusses:Her unique path from hobbyist to entrepreneur.How candle making became her way of finding solace, creativity, and a cozier home during challenging times. The importance of self-teaching as an entrepreneur.Dealing with challenging customers and clients.The resilience and determination required to start a business and navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.Tune in to gain insights and inspiration from Melissa's entrepreneurial journey and her advice for self-taught startups and business owners. Checkout The Lys Collective: https://thelyscollective.com/Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5 Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, Laura talks about the power of networking for new business owners as a way to build valuable connections and create new opportunities. She shares how impactful networking has been for her own business and discusses:Mind-blowing stats around the power of networking.Reframing your approach to networking so it feels natural and authentic instead of sleazy and salesy.The massive power of weak ties.How to leverage your network by creating win-win situations (plus an example of a message that works almost everytime).How to make networking part of your routine.How to shift your mindset from “What can I get?” to “What can I give?”Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5 Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, we have Claire Smith, a photographer, photography educator, and business owner who shares her journey from starting a kid's clothing line to discovering her passion for photography. Claire discusses:How to embrace Impostor Syndrome, view it as a sign of progress, and use it to fuel personal growth. The importance of mindset and self-worth when pricing your services as a creative entrepreneur. Her belief in being paid for the value and skill she brings to the table. The role of creativity in maintaining a sense of calm and how being in the flow state during photo shoots brings her joy and fulfillment. The importance of self-care, including daily walks, networking with other creatives, and investing in personal development. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration from Claire's entrepreneurial journey and her advice for creative business owners.Website: www.photosbyclaireperth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/photosbyclaireperth/ Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5 Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, I'm going on a bit of a rant about the idea that it's safer to stay in a corporate job than to start your own business. Based on my personal experience, and the experience of my clients, I share my thoughts on: Toxic and low-paying corporate roles. The idea that a corporate career is “safe.” The advantages of entrepreneurship when it comes to earning potential and freedom. Actionable tips for those considering leaving corporate jobs.Tune in to gain insights and inspiration from my entrepreneurial journey and advice for anyone who is thinking of taking the leap to start their own business. Schedule your free Vision Call with me: https://lauramaurer.as.me/?appointmentType=45275150 Follow me on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5Website: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, Laura Maurer, a business coach and marketing consultant, interviews Katy Almstrom, a money mentor and financial coach. Together, they delve into the world of entrepreneurship, discuss financial freedom, and talk through practical strategies for maintaining a sense of calm while building a thriving business and a fulfilling life.Understanding your individual goals and simplifying your financial strategies.Focusing on long-term financial planning, not just immediate concerns.How to manage money wisely and align your spending with your priorities.How financial freedom empowers intentional money management.How to take control of money decisions, track goals, and see your progress.Tune in to gain insights and strategic tips from Katy's entrepreneurial journey and her finance advice for business owners. Follow Katy: IG: https://www.instagram.com/katy_almstrom/Free FB community: www.facebook.com/groups/thesimplifiedbusinessMoneywise Waitlist: https://www.katyalmstrom.com/mm-waitlistPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messy-to-magnetic/id1594671912Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerReady to launch your dream business? Get my FREE 5-step roadmap to successfully launch your service-based business that will help you get clear and take strategic action to build a thriving 6-figure business: https://bit.ly/3rHjd09 Website: lauramaurer.com

Welcome to Season Two of "Calm the Hell Down"! In this season, we're taking a business-focused approach, providing tools and insights for service-based startups to build and scale their businesses while maintaining calm. In the first episode, we discuss the five major roadblocks that hinder new startups in their first year.Lack of Clarity: Learn how to envision your desired lifestyle through reflection.Finding Your Why: Identify your motivations beyond surface-level desires like freedom or money. Overthinking and Overplanning: How to start taking action early, even if your idea isn't fully formed.Prioritize Self-Care: Learn how to track your moods and stress levels to identify stressors and develop strategies to eliminate or delegate them.Define Your Target Audience: Learn to avoid the temptation to cater to everyone and get clear on your niche and target audience. Focus on Strategy: How to map out a clear roadmap enables you to stay focused and confident in your direction.Get my FREE 5-step roadmap to successfully launch your service-based business: https://bit.ly/3rHjd09 Follow on Instagram: @laurasmaurerWebsite: lauramaurer.com

In this episode, Laura chats with Fanni Gabor and Tiffany Tagle of The Change Agents, about the state of the job market, how to approach AI thoughtfully, and ways to best position yourself for new opportunities. They discuss how to maintain a positive mindset while looking for a job and why staying involved in your industry and committing to continuous self-growth will make you the best possible candidate.Connect with The Change Agents on LinkedIn and check out their website.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

In this episode, Laura chats with holistic esthetician and founder of Sacred Elements Skincare, Jen Steen, about all things beautiful skin. Jen shares how her own struggles with acne led her to change careers after 15 years in the fashion industry, how simple deep breathing can have a huge impact on skin health and appearance, and the many ways stress can impact our skin. Plus she shares the order in which you should apply your products, her thoughts on Botox and St. Ives Apricot Scrub (IYKYK), and how to understand your own skin triggers.Connect with Jen on Instagram and check out her website.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

How can psychedelics be used as an alternative to traditional mental health care? What questions should we ask before engaging with these substances? And how can psychedelics boost neuroplasticity in the brain? In this episode, Laura chats with psychedelic wellness advocate and integration educator Amánda Efthimiou. Amánda shares how her own experience with depression and psychedelics led her to this work, and discusses the exciting progress being made in the research and acceptance of these powerful substances. Laura and Amánda also discuss the importance of integration before and after psychedelic experiences, the questions to ask yourself before engaging with psychedelics, and how to respectfully engage with sacred plant medicines. Connect with Amánda on Instagram, check out INTEGRA, and follow them on Instagram.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

The fact that this episode is coming out on 1/11 is only sort of a coincidence. Today Laura chats with Manifestation & Mindset Coach Nicole Villani about how the smallest tweaks can make the biggest difference, how to control and filter the information we receive, and how to set goals while remaining detached from the outcome. She shares tips on resetting our energy as we head into 2023 and how a daily practice of moving past resistance can help us to bring about our goals and dreams.Connect with Nicole on Instagram and check out her website.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What is psychological safety? How can it make us more creative and more engaged at work? And how can we cultivate it in our personal and professional lives? In this episode, Laura talks with Alexander Schaper, a Principal Director at Accenture's Talent and Organization practice, where he specializes in organizational culture analytics, team effectiveness and psychological safety. They chat about the science behind psychological safety and the questions we can ask our teammates, friends, and partners to make them feel safe and supported to express themselves fully.Connect with Alex on LinkedIn.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What is vulnerability? Is it sharing your deepest, darkest secrets? Maybe sometimes. But it can also be something smaller like trying a new restaurant or asking for help at the grocery store. In this episode, Laura talks with Executive & Personal Coach Jake Fishbein about how we can expand our definition of vulnerability, find our purpose, and rethink our goals. They also chat about reframing the concept of accomplishment to focus on who we want to be instead of what we want to achieve.Learn more about Jake on his website.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

This episode is a must-listen for dog owners and lovers! Laura chats with dog trainer and owner of Kapooch, Brianna Scarborough, about all things energy and animals. She shares all about how our energy impacts our dogs (and vice versa), how to more effectively communicate with them, and how to be the leader of the pack. They also chatted about how Reiki gave Brianna the courage to leave her career in retail and follow her dream of working with animals, how dogs can help us to cultivate more calm in our lives, and why focusing on her mental health is vital in her work.Follow Kapooch on Instagram and check out their website.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

How do we improve our relationship to work? How can we create environments to help us overcome “distraction spirals”? And what are the three insidious forces that shape how we approach work? In this episode, Laura chats with Jake Kahana, one of the co-founders of Cave Day, a company founded to maximize productivity for individuals and corporations through facilitated deep focus sessions and deep work training. They talk about how we can rethink productivity and focus on priorities, how productivity tools can make you feel like you're in danger (literally), and why a little bit of jealousy might be a good thing..Learn more about Cave Day, follow them on Instagram, and check out Jake's website.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What diet is best for you? How do you compose the ideal plate? And what's the deal with intermittent fasting? In this episode, Laura chats with Paola Atlason, who left a successful career as a fashion designer at 39 to become a Certified Health and Nutrition Coach. They discuss how we can think more critically about who is trying to sell us products, how we can eat in a way that truly supports us, and how looking at nature can help us understand how we're supposed to eat.Follow Paola on Instagram and check out her website.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

In this episode Laura chats with Amer Jandali, the CEO and Founder of Future Meets Present, a social design studio based on a vision of a net zero future, and we covered a lot. How can you give your imagination the scaffolding it needs to create the future you want to see? How can you create the conditions needed to keep your biggest visions front and center? And how can something that breaks your heart lead you to your biggest breakthroughs? So much good stuff in this one.Follow Amer on Instagram and check out Future Meets Present.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What does your heart really desire? How can you learn (or relearn) to follow your intuition? And how can we become an energetic match for what we want to create? In this episode, Laura talks with Transformation Coach and meditation teacher Leslie Cottle about the catalysts for transformation, keeping the faith when taking a new path, and developing complete trust that things are working in our favor. Plus, she shares the powerful dating debrief that led her to pause on dating for almost 2 years.Follow Leslie on Instagram and check out her website.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

Anyone else kind of freaked out about the possibility of robots taking over the earth?

This week we're doing things differently. A lot of people were asking for an update on our plans in Ecuador, but instead of doing a solo episode, I asked my best friend to interview me on our next steps and how I'm feeling about them.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What does it mean to build a personal brand? How can we do it in a way that feels authentic (even if self promotion does NOT come naturally)? And how can we ensure that our self esteem doesn't become tied to the number of likes we get? In this episode, Laura chats with NYC based yoga and meditation teacher Zaina Budayr who merges her background as a creative producer and brand manager with her work in the wellness field to help businesses grow and connect with their audiences. She shares 3 great rules of thumb to start building your personal brand and how you can avoid “Crockpot Syndrome” by taking small steps.Learn more about Zaina on her website and follow her on Instagram. Check out the recommendations we discussed:+REFERENCE HANDLES@sydniclairestudio - amazing instagram growth/reel tips and hacks @nataliabenson - money consciousness and spiritual/wellness business development@kizkopop_ - copywriting tips +BOOK RECCOBig Magic - one I constantly keep coming back to, reading and re-reading to get inspiration about ideas, figuring out my own creative process, and how to breathe energetic life into my business Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What are our money stories? How do our thoughts and feelings around money impact how we show up in the world? And how are we unintentionally sabotaging ourselves when it comes to our finances? In this episode, Laura chats with Business, Wealth & Mindset Mentor Natalie J. Hall about how we can uncover our money stories, reframe our beliefs around money, and create intentional strategies to build wealth. Learn more about Natalie on her website and follow her on Instagram.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

How can you build a life that doesn't just look great, but feels amazing? Why do you need to give yourself space during times of transition? And how can you take aligned action to move towards your goals and the life you want to create? In this episode, Laura speaks with mindset coach Emily Bundellu, about how her “perfect life” came crashing down, how she learned to surrender, and how she helps her clients to build lives that align with their values. Plus, she shares a game she came up with to identify which aspects of your life are in need of an update.Learn more about Emily on her website and follow her on Instagram.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

How do the stories we tell ourselves affect our lives? Which ones light us up and which ones hold us back? And how do those stories impact our careers, relationships, and overall well being? In this episode, Laura speaks with the CEO and Founder of ARC Inc, Amelia Randolph Cambell, about how we can reframe our negative stories to live happier, more fulfilling lives. Plus, she shares a simple exercise that helps us find our “flashlight words” and create healthier, more effective relationships with them.Learn more about Amelia on her website and follow her on Instagram.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What does it mean to regulate our nervous system? Why are so many of us dysregulated? And why are we spending so much time in fight or flight mode? In this episode Laura talks with Nervous System Expert Laura Larios about the symptoms of nervous system dysregulation and why it can cause us to procrastinate, get sick, and feel unmotivated. Plus, she shares simple 3 minute exercises you can incorporate into your day to get and stay regulated so you feel calmer, more creative, and more empowered.Learn more about Laura on her website and follow her on Instagram.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What is the Enneagram and what do your results say about you? How can it help you improve your relationships and your business? And how do your core motivations impact how you move through the world? In this episode, Laura chats with Mindset Life Coach and an Accredited Enneagram Practitioner Sam Baldock (Samantha Jane Coaching) about each Enneagram type and how understanding them can help you excel in all areas of your life.Learn more about Sam on her website and follow her on Instagram.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

Does what we eat affect our anxiety levels? (Spoiler alert: it does.) Why do we get hangry (and hanxious)? And what should we be eating to ease our anxiety? So many people were asking for an episode about nutrition and stress and I couldn't have found a better person to chat with. In this episode, Certified Holistic Nutritionist Meg De Jong discusses how nutrition impacts our brains and mental health, how more calories can help lessen stress, and who our gut is the second brain.Learn more about Meg on her website and follow her on Instagram.Get the smoothie recipe we chat about here.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

Can an emergency checklist calm us down? Does preparing for the worst act as an antidote to stress? And why is checking things off a to-do list SO satisfying? In this episode, Laura chats with Certified Professional Organizer (one of only 400 in the world!) C. Lee Cawley about the most effective and calming ways to organize our homes. Plus, she shares SUCH practical advice for travel prep, emergency prep, and tons more.Learn more about C Lee on her website and follow her on Instagram.Get the FREE travel checklist and emergency documents checklist we discussed in the episode here: https://www.cleecawley.com/calm Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

Should we rethink what we expect of our partners? Are the love languages actually helpful? And what can rats teach us about community? In this episode, Laura chats with therapist and expansion coach Monique Harding about the importance of communication, setting effective boundaries, and how becoming more curious can help us understand our partners in a completely new way.Learn more about Monique's work on her website, follow her on Instagram, and take her new mini course, The Anxiety Antidote. Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

Why is it that our brains always go to the most negative thought? How can we reframe our inner critic? What is the feedback loop from hell (and how can we get out of it)? This week, Laura chats with her business coach Ellie Swift about how burnout led her to a “living room floor moment” that changed her career, taking a fear inventory, and asking “Is that actually true?”Listen to Ellie's podcast Shine Online with Ellie Swift, follow her on Instagram, and check out her website. Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

Can oil massage alleviate racing thoughts? Can adding coriander to your food cool you down? And how can we engage with wellness practices with integrity? In this episode, Laura chats with Jyoti Chadda, founder of My Wellness Company and host of the Decolonizing Wellness podcast about the complex system of Ayurveda, the doshas, her journey back to her roots, and the 3 Rs of decolonizing wellness. Learn more about Jyoti's offerings on her website, follow her on Instagram, and listen to her podcast.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What is our cyclic nature? How have we gotten so disconnected from it? And how can understanding your cycle help you kick ass at work? In this episode, Laura talks with award-winning cycle coach, speaker, and podcaster Charlotte Pointeaux about how we can develop a deeper understanding of our cycles, why we need to listen to our bodies way more, and how we can turn our period into our superpower. Follow Charlotte on Instagram, listen to her podcast, and check out her website. Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

How can we quickly re-center and calm down throughout the day? How can we give ourselves the time and space to go after big goals? And what's the benefit of throwing a lot of balls in the air at once? In this episode, Laura sits down with yoga teacher Anton Brandt to discuss this, and how he created a stunning 275 acre retreat center in coastal Portugal. Follow Anton  on Instagram: @antonbrandtCheck out The Sacred Fig and FigFlix.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

How can we design our spaces in a way that calms us down? How does design affect introverts and extroverts differently? And why is clutter killing us? In this episode, Laura sits down with architect Angela Mazzi to discuss these things, as well as what she and Fabricio should keep in mind when building the retreat center.Check out Angela's website, subscribe to Architecting, and follow her on Instagram: @architectingpodcastFollow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What can we learn from grief? How does grief manifest itself? And can it put us on a new path? In this episode, Laura talks with Lauryn Laszczak about the loss of her son and how, through her grief, she was able to find new purpose.Follow Lauryn on Instagram: @iam_laurynListen to the Loss & Light Podcast.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

What's this podcast about anyway? In the first episode, Laura shares why she felt called to start Calm the Hell Down, how she hopes it will help listeners, and the story behind how she and Fabricio decided to build a retreat center and remote working sanctuary on the coast of Ecuador.Follow Calm The Hell Down on Instagram: @calmthehelldowncoSign up for our weekly newsletter where we share what's calming us down. Think puppy GIFs, great new songs, interesting articles, pottery videos, and calming products: https://www.calmthehelldown.co/newsletter On a different note, need digital marketing support? Check out Laura's website or email her at laurasmaurer@gmail.com.

Calm The Hell Down is a podcast that explores how we can cultivate a sense of calm in a world that is anything but. When we're calm, we're better at everything we do - work, relationships, friendships, you name it. But in our high pressure culture, we need tools to help us stay grounded so we can be more creative, engaged, and present. Listen each week as we talk with experts who share unexpected ways that we can lead calmer and more joyful lives. From relationship coaches to hypnotherapists to architects to climate change experts, you'll hear from a wide range of fascinating people who will share their stories, specialties, and tips for calming the hell down.Plus, host Laura Maurer will take you behind the scenes as she and her partner build a retreat center and remote working sanctuary on the coast of Ecuador and we use what she learns on this podcast to create the ultimate calming and joyful space.