The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern
Society & Culture
About
Welcome to the Real and the Woo, a podcast designed to bring you authentic conversations covering a range of topics from the factual and practical to the mystical and magical. Join Lauri as she invites experts and friends to engage in some raw, meaningful and informative discussions, combined with light-hearted, humorous and silly chats. Consider this your virtual happy hour, where no subject is off the table and everyone leaves feeling a little more joyful, supported and inspired. As a life-long lover of learning and a true Gemini, Lauri is genuine in her desire to apply her years of experience and expertise in fitness, yoga, and other energetic wellness modalities, combined with her roles as wife, mother of four adult children, and dog mom, into relatable and understandable ways. Lauri’s indefatigable spirit drives her passion: to help all guided to work with her to understand themselves better from the inside out so they enjoy their lives from the outside in. Lauri envisions a world of oneness and aims to connect people to people and people to information that ignites their own light. Whether you are very real or super woo, this podcast is just for you! * This is podcast is for entertainment purposes only and meant to inform and inspire. If you need or you know someone in need of professional medical help and attention, please consult with qualified professionals specific for your situation. The opinions and ideas expressed in this show are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organizations or entities they represent.
Episodes
- Amy Woodall on Energy, Intuition, Authenticity & High Vibe Women’s Retreats
In this episode of The Real and The Woo, host Lauri Stern talks with guest Amy Woodall about living with oneself, trusting intuition, and leading from within. Amy shares her transition from corporate work to consciousness practices, includ…
- Parenting in May: Stress, Self-Compassion, How to Be YOU - Not Your Kids!
Lauri Stern explores the challenges of parenting in May, a time of transition and stress for families. The episode addresses topics like mom burnout, anger, self-compassion, resilience, and the importance of maintaining one's identity whil…
- The Bridge of Everything - The Heart Chakra
Lauri Stern explores the Heart Chakra (Anahata), the bridge between lower and upper chakras, governing love, forgiveness, and breath. This episode details its connection to grief, jealousy, and conditional love, offering practical exercise…
- Gregory Zarian-On Acting, Bullying, Recovery, and Being Kind
Actor Gregory Zarian joins Lauri Stern to discuss his career, including Emmy-nominated roles, and his advocacy work concerning bullying and recovery. The episode touches on themes of healing, connection, and the impact of simple kindness,…
- What is a Southside? Find out from Meredith Mills
Meredith Mills, founder of The Original Southside, discusses the history of the Southside cocktail and her experience creating a commercially viable, organic RTD beverage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode covers her journey, produc…
- Evan Cudworth- The Party Coach - Redefining Partying as a Modality
This episode features Evan Cudworth, the world's first Party Coach, discussing how "partying" can be a modality for conscious connection, healing, and spiritual growth. Cudworth shares his framework for finding authenticity and community,…
- Mindfulness Mondays - Worrying Much? Try This!
In this episode, Lauri Stern discusses managing worry by integrating mindfulness, meditation, and boundary-setting. She introduces Chaos Meditation and offers practical techniques for addressing anxiety and cultivating peace.
- Solar Plexus Chakra - Your Wheel of Power, Confidence and Decision-Making
In this episode of The Real and The Woo, Lauri Stern explores the Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura), your center of personal power, confidence, and decision-making. Learn techniques to balance this chakra, overcome indecisiveness, trust your…
- Ronna Belinky-Founder of Workflows by Ronna
This episode features Ronna Belinky, founder of Workflows by Ronna, who shares insights on streamlining tasks for busy parents and her journey as a business owner. The discussion covers pricing services, finding confidence, and understandi…
- Mindfulness Mondays - Lisa Hagenbuch Talks Major Transits Feb 17th and 20th
Lauri Stern and Intuitive Astrologer Lisa Hagenbuch discuss the implications of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction and other major transits on February 17th and 20th. The conversation highlights the importance of self-care, authenticity, ances…
- Sacral Chakra - Your Joy, Passion, Emotional, Sexual and Creative Wheel
This episode of The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern focuses on the Sacral Chakra, discussing its role in joy, passion, emotional, sexual, and creative expression. Lauri Stern explores the impact of upbringing, the importance of balancing…
- Stephanie Mero - Curly Hair Specialist and Advocate
Stephanie Mero, a curly hair specialist and clean-beauty advocate, discusses her journey helping those affected by a popular curly hair product's formula change. The episode includes a live consultation, tips for curly hair care, and empha…
- Root Chakra - What the Cat and Choco Can Teach Us Today
Lauri Stern guides listeners through the root chakra (Muladhara) in this episode of The Real and The Woo. She uses stories like "The Cat in the Hat" and "A Mother for Choco" to explore themes of stability, security, and belonging, and offe…
- Mindfulness Mondays - The Power of Connection and Security in Friendships- Chakra Style
This episode of The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern discusses the root chakra's importance for safety and belonging in friendships. Host Lauri Stern reflects on how insecurities impact social interactions and emphasizes self-acceptance f…
- Mindfulness Mondays: My Insta Live with Divorced Girl Smiling
Lauri Stern interviews Jackie Pilossoph, founder of Divorced Girl Smiling, discussing authentic ways to find positivity during life transitions and demystifying the pressure to feel positive quickly.
- Happy 2026-Let's Navigate the Starting Gate!
Lauri Stern returns with solo episodes to help navigate 2026 energies, emphasizing the start of the year and the 'Year of the Fire Horse.' The episode focuses on setting New Year's evolutions instead of resolutions, drawing from a newslett…
- Jackie Pilossoph - Female Founder of Divorced Girl Smiling
Jackie Pilosoff shares her experience navigating divorce and founding the platform Divorce Girl Smiling. The episode discusses stress management, finding joy, personal growth, and the importance of community, with insights from host Lauri…
- Jorie Houlihan - Late-Life ADHD Diagnosis, Challenges and Gifts
Jorie Houlihan, diagnosed with ADHD at 49, shares her experiences with late-life diagnosis, particularly for women, discussing common misdiagnoses like anxiety and challenges during menopause. The episode offers validation and insight for…
- Mindfulness Mondays - Year-end Shedding and Room for New Energy
In this episode, Lauri Stern explores mindfulness, personal prioritization, and energetic wellness, emphasizing self-discovery, self-care, and boundary setting for personal growth as the year ends. She encourages listeners to understand th…
- Rebecca Glick - Female Founder of NefeshLiving Health & Wellness Coaching
Rebecca Glick, founder of NefeshLiving Health & Wellness Coaching, shares her expertise in guiding midlife moms to prioritize self-care, energy, health, and well-being. Her approach, which blends behavioral change with functional medicine,…
- Mindfulness Mondays - Empowered Authenticity
In this episode, Lauri Stern shares insights from a retreat on the importance of authenticity and vulnerability for self-expression. She encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and share their experiences, highlighting how speaki…
- Jillian Bernstein - CEO & Founder of The Wellness Extension
Lauri Stern interviews Jillian Bernstein, founder and CEO of Wellness Extension, discussing HR strategies that prioritize employee well-being, retention, and business growth. Jillian shares her philosophy on creating supportive and kind wo…
- Mindfulness Mondays - Empowered Tenacity and Self-Care of Boundaries
In this Mindfulness Mondays episode, Lauri Stern explores the significance of making small brave moves and the tenacity needed for goals. She highlights setting boundaries as self-care, discusses JOMO versus FOMO, and advises on when to pe…
- Bonus Series: Why Not Me? - Penny Fisher
Penny Fisher shares her harrowing journey of survival and recovery after Toxic Shock Syndrome, which included a near-death experience, an induced coma, and life support. She discusses the profound physical and emotional changes she underwe…
- Mindfulness Mondays - Monkey Minds and Habitual Worry
Lauri Stern's Mindfulness Mondays episode focuses on understanding and changing the mind through meditation and movement. It addresses the impact of habitual worry and the importance of shifting perspectives for personal growth.
- Mara Smith Female Founder of Inspiro Tequila
Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila, discusses her transition from law and corporate strategy to entrepreneurship. The episode explores her creation of an additive-free tequila brand, emphasizing female leadership, social impact, and th…
- Mindfulness Mondays - New Episode Series - My Why and Why #Youmatter
In the first episode of Mindfulness Mondays, Lauri Stern discusses her work as an Energetic Wellness Coach at Custom Designed Wellness. She explains the importance of understanding personal "instructions" to live authentically and joyfully…
- Eric Taylor from Big E Astrology
Eric Taylor is an intuitive astrologer and transformative life coach whose practice was impacted by a near-death experience. He combines Western Tropical, Vedic, and Evolutionary astrology with Hip Hop influences to help clients align with…
- Jason Gember-Vedic Meditation Teacher and More
This episode features Jason Gember, a Vedic Meditation teacher, discussing his journey and the practice's benefits for stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being. The conversation also touches upon complementary wellness approaches like Rei…
- Psychic Debbie Griggs - Internationally Renowned Intuitive, Healer, and Visionary.
Host Lauri Stern interviews psychic Debbie Griggs, who discusses her innate abilities, how she provides readings and healing, and her work assisting in investigations. Griggs shares her approach to empowering clients to shape their future…
- Elana from Searchlight Tarot
Lauri Stern interviews Elana, an intuitive empath Tarot reader from the Searchlight Tarot YouTube channel. They discuss how Tarot and oracle cards enhance understanding and working with one's own energy and in work with others, with Elana…
- Bonus Series: Why NOT Me? - Jill Kempner
Jill Kempner, an Angel Coach and Author with 27 years of experience in healing arts, shares her personal "Why NOT Me?" story on The Real and The Woo podcast. She discusses her journey starting as a massage therapist and yoga teacher, and h…
- Jill Foos, NBE-HWC - Menopause Specialist, Wellness Coach, Podcaster and So Much More
Jill Foos, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializes in menopause and helping midlife women optimize their health using science-backed strategies. Her own health challenges led her to focus on holistic approaches fo…
- My Cousin and Fierce Global Advocate - Cynthia Changyit Levin
Cynthia Changyit Levin discusses her journey as a global advocate and author, highlighting her ability to overcome barriers to champion the voiceless. She shares insights from her book "From Changing Diapers to Changing the World" and her…
- Bonus Series: Why NOT Me? - Nancy K's Story
In this episode of The Real and The Woo, Lauri Stern shares a bonus episode featuring her friend Nancy K. Nancy discusses her journey of turning life's hardest moments into significant gifts.
- DJ Taz Rashid - The BEST Yoga DJ IMO
Lauri Stern interviews DJ Taz Rashid, a musician known for his work in the yoga, meditation, and wellness community. They discuss his musical background, his experiences performing at festivals, and his approach to creating high-vibrationa…
- Bonus Series: Why NOT Me? - Alex Sabbag
This bonus episode features Alex Sabbag sharing her personal journey of turning tragedy into triumph. Her story, detailed in her memoir "Soul Dive: My Journey into the Deep," serves as an example of how life's challenges can become signifi…
- Jim Berkenstadt - The Rock And Roll Detective®
Guest Jim Berkenstadt, known as The Rock And Roll Detective®, joins The Real and The Woo to discuss his work as an author and consultant specializing in uncovering lost music history. He has consulted for numerous documentaries and artists…
- Bonus Episode 2 - Full Moon and Astrology Update with Lisa H.
In this bonus episode, intuitive astrologer Lisa Hagenbuch provides an update on recent eclipse energy, the significance of Neptune's new placement after 165 years, and the upcoming Full Moon in Libra. The discussion highlights the importa…
- The Common Mystics - Super(natural) sisters!
Lauri Stern interviews sisters Jennifer James and Jill Stanley, The Common Mystics, who come from a line of women with mystical abilities. They discuss their work as a Tarot reader, intuitive, psychic medium, and life coach, as well as the…
- Bonus Series: Why NOT Me? - Kirsten Kuhlmann
This episode of The Real and The Woo features Kirsten Kuhlmann, sharing her personal journey of overcoming life's hardest moments, turning tragedy into triumph and hopelessness into hope. The conversation explores how difficult experiences…
- Alex Sabbag - Author, Entrepreneur, Warrior Woman
Alex Sabbag, a bestselling author and entrepreneur, shares her story of resilience through her yoga practice and memoir, "Soul Dive: My Journey into the Deep." She discusses founding Soul Dive Yoga, her business ventures, and the importanc…
- Bonus Episode 1 - A Very Meaningful Conversation about our Times with Ramaa Krishnan
In this bonus episode of The Real and The Woo, Lauri Stern and Ramaa Krishnan discuss the growth opportunities presented by current events, emphasizing the importance of openness, managing fear, and contributing to collective well-being. T…
- My Pickle Crew - Plus Two
Host Lauri Stern welcomes guests Pam, Liz, Stephie, Debi, and Julie to discuss various topics. The podcast is intended for entertainment and inspiration, and listeners are advised to seek professional help if needed.
- Samaya (Traci) Hill - Subtle Energy Alchemist
Traci Hill, a subtle energy alchemist, discusses helping people reclaim their emotional, mental, and physical health by understanding how to overcome trauma and follow their passion. She also shares her personal experiences and advocates f…
- Lindsay Marten Ellis - Healer, Leader, Mother, Priestess, Entrepreneur
This episode features a conversation between Lauri Stern and Lindsay Marten Ellis, a transformational mentor for changemakers. Ellis focuses on helping women build community, generate abundance, and reach their potential. She is also an au…
- Ginette Biro Medium, Channeler and CSO of Avalon Spirit
Ginette Biro, a medium and channeler, shares spiritual insights gained from her near-death experience and her work with Avalon Spirit. She channels beings from higher dimensions, offering guidance for planetary ascension and personal journ…
- Julia Weigert - Learn About Sacred Travel and Soul Wisdom
Julia Weigert discusses her mission to support women in embodying their multidimensionality and reconnecting with soul wisdom through ceremonial guidance and sacred travel experiences.
- Robert Koritz of Dark Star Orchestra and my honorary Lil’ Bro
Lauri Stern interviews Robert Koritz, a drummer for Dark Star Orchestra with 25 years of experience, discussing his life, passions, and connections to the Grateful Dead, DSO, and Camp Sabra.
- Sheri Jewel Psychic Medium and Authentic Straight Talker
Psychic medium Sheri Jewel shares her experience connecting with the spirit world and loved ones on the other side. She has over 15 years of experience as a certified medium, delivering healing messages and offering proof of the afterlife.