This conversation is about the quiet hurts we often overlook, how they live in our bodies, and how we can create redemptive moments in the present. Healing doesn’t always mean erasing what happened—it can mean choosing joy as a way forward.

✨ In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why small “t” traumas linger just as deeply as big ones

• How our bodies hold onto memories our minds may forget

• A life mastery tip for transforming quiet wounds into healing moments

• A challenge to help you honor your inner child through present-day joy

If this episode stirs something in you, I’d love to hear about it. Share your reflections with me on Substack at mindbizlife.substack.com

Today, we’re diving into Mel Robbins’ popular “Let Them” theory. While this concept has resonated with many, I share why it didn’t land the same way for me after reading her book. We’ll unpack both the wisdom and the potential pitfalls of this mindset.

Together, we’ll explore:

• The heart of the “Let Them” theory and why people love it

• The toxic side of “letting them” that can look like avoidance or disconnection

• Spiritual perspectives from Jesus and Buddha on detachment and love in action

• Neuroscience insights into boundaries, resilience, and emotional regulation

• A practical life mastery tip to help you apply discernment with compassion

If you’ve ever felt torn between releasing control and standing in your truth, this episode will help you navigate the tension with both wisdom and heart.

In this episode of Master Your Mind, Business, and Life, we explore the paradox of time:

• 🧠 The science of time — how our brains and physics reveal its fluid, relative nature

• 🌌 The spiritual perspective — wisdom traditions that remind us only the present moment is real

• ⏳ The paradox — how time can feel like both a thief and a teacher

• 🌱 A simple presence practice to help you anchor yourself in the now

If you’ve ever felt like life is moving too fast, or caught yourself dwelling on the past or future, this episode is your reminder: the only place we truly live is here, now.

✨ Listen in, then come join the conversation and reflection on Substack: mindbizlife.substack.com

In this episode of Master Your Mind, Business, and Life, Lauren Smith explores the intersection of neurodivergence and social media algorithms. She discusses how ADHD-related content flooding her feed led to reflections on her own lifelong tendencies—such as sensory sensitivities, multitasking habits, and cycles of hyperfocus and fatigue. Lauren shares why she chooses to focus on practical strategies over formal diagnosis or labels, and how discernment can help us separate helpful insight from algorithm-driven narratives.

What You’ll Learn:

• Common ADHD traits in women that often go unrecognized

• How social media algorithms can amplify certain content and affect self-perception

• The importance of discernment when engaging with online content about mental health

• Practical ways to work with your brain’s natural rhythms without needing a label

• How to take what helps and leave the rest behind

Links & Resources:

• Subscribe to the newsletter for bonus journaling prompts and reflections: mindbizlife.substack.com

• Get Lauren’s newest book, Notes from the Hollow: https://amzn.to/4lnhLGb

Are we tired because we’re actually tired or because our brains are overloaded? Today, I’m diving into decision fatigue, what’s happening in our brain when we feel mentally drained, and why simplifying life might be exactly what we need. I share how growing up with fewer options (hello, TGIF lineup and Nintendo 64 GoldenEye nights) felt simpler, and how life today, despite its convenience, leaves us more isolated and exhausted.

We’ll talk about practical ways to reduce decision fatigue (including a call back to Ep. 289 with Ryan Mitchell on tiny living) and why simplifying your wardrobe, meals, or even streaming habits can free up your energy for what really matters.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What decision fatigue actually is and how it affects your brain

• How our increasingly isolated, choice heavy culture impacts mental energy

• Practical tips to simplify life and reclaim mental clarity

Links & Resources:

• Listen to Episode 289: Ryan Mitchell on Tiny Living & Minimalism

• Join me on Substack: mindbizlife.substack.com

What happens when someone chooses to see the person everyone else overlooks?

This week Lauren shares the story of her daughter showing up for a classmate who is often misunderstood and what it taught her about the power of being seen. From the science behind feeling noticed to practical ways to create genuine presence in everyday life, this episode is a quiet nudge to slow down and see each other fully. You’ll also get a life mastery tip and a journal prompt to help you practice “radical noticing” in your own life.

Listen now and join the deeper conversation at mindbizlife.substack.com.

Grab Notes from the Hollow: Healing Truths for the Heavy Heart on Amazon → https://amzn.to/40EW8d2

Have you ever heard a song and felt it in your bones? The kind that gives you goosebumps, cracks open your chest, or pulls tears from a place you didn’t know still needed healing?

In this soul-stirring episode, we dive into the unseen power of music — how it moves through the body, awakens memory, and serves as a spiritual tool for healing and reclamation. From the science of frisson (those full-body chills) to the sacred energy of collective singing, this conversation explores why music isn’t just background noise — it’s a frequency we become.

Lauren shares a deeply personal story of waking up with Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” echoing in her mind, leading her to a raw, emotional reckoning while watching Stevie Nicks’ legendary 1997 performance. What followed was a moment of reclamation — of voice, of power, and of truth.

Whether you’re in a season of grief, transition, or reconnection, this episode is a soft reminder: Your voice matters. Your feeling matters. And healing might just begin at the first note.

📖 Want to go deeper? Join me on Substack for the companion reflection, journal prompt, and access to my healing playlists: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ul-cZyuYq4

In this special episode, Lauren invites you behind the scenes of her most personal and powerful project yet — her new book, Notes from the Hollow.

This isn’t just a book launch conversation. It’s a story about grief, reclamation, and the quiet process of becoming. Lauren shares how the book was born in the aftermath of loss, heartbreak, and spiritual unraveling — and how the hollow space became holy ground.

Notes from the Hollow is the second book in the Mindful Love series, and it’s a deep, soul-led collection of 44 truths for anyone navigating heartbreak, grief, identity shifts, or sacred transition. It officially releases on July 21st, a day filled with meaning, legacy, and love.

Plus, Lauren reveals a special bonus inside the book — a curated healing playlist accessed via QR code — and shares what’s next for the Mindful Love series.

👉 mindbizlife.substack.com

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