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The Truth About Your Biological Clock: Top Fertility Doctor Shares How to Take Action [BONUS]

#323: Nothing is more impactful to our ability as women to create our own luck than the journey of motherhood—how we embark on it, and when. That's why I sat down with Dr. Catha Fischer, reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director at Spring Fertility, for this critical bonus episode to demystify reproductive health, fertility, and the power of reproductive autonomy.  We dive into what every woman in her 20s and 30s needs to know, from understanding your menstrual cycle (which Dr. Fischer calls your "fifth vital sign") to the truth about how birth control impacts your fertility, and what egg freezing actually entails. This is an honest, judgment-free conversation about removing the shame around fertility and making informed, empowered choices for your future. This episode is for you if: * You want to understand your reproductive options regardless of your relationship status. * You're on hormonal birth control and are curious about what's *really* happening with your natural menstrual cycle. * You've been frustrated by the shame and secrecy surrounding fertility struggles or feel like you're "running out of time." * You want a factual breakdown of the egg freezing process, including pricing, and outcome data. * You're having a hard time getting your questions about reproductive health answered and are seeking patient-centered care. Episode Sponsor: * Visit springfertility.com [http://springfertility.com] and use code LUCKY for $150 off your initial fertility consult (virtual or in-person). Episode Links: * Follow Les on IG @lesalfred * Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod * Follow Les on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesalfred [https://www.tiktok.com/@lesalfred] * Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shessoluckypod [https://www.tiktok.com/@shessoluckypod] * Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter: https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcase [https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcase] * Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com [http://shessoluckypodcast.com] * Get your She’s So Lucky Merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky] This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

How To Feel Content When You Don't Have What You Want Yet

#322: Sometimes the biggest transformations happen not when everything changes around you, but when you finally shift how you show up. In this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the internal work that led to one of the most profound shifts I've ever experienced — and why people keep telling me my energy feels completely different. I'm sharing the honest story of what most of this year really looked like behind the scenes (spoiler: it wasn't what you saw on social media), the exact daily practices that changed everything for me over the summer, and why finally feeling content has nothing to do with checking boxes or hitting milestones. This episode is for you if: * You're doing all the "right things" but still feel like something's missing * You're tired of feeling like you're grasping for the next achievement to feel whole * You're ready to shift your energy but don't know where to start * You want to understand what manifestation actually looks like in practice * You're struggling with the gap between how your life looks and how it feels I talk about… * Why going full-time with the podcast in 2024 brought up more triggers than I expected * What it was like to have everything feel hard during the months that looked the most successful from the outside * My exact daily manifestation practice * How mirror work went from incredibly uncomfortable to one of my most powerful tools * Why the manifestations I wanted didn't come exactly when or how I expected, but something better happened instead * Why feeling content doesn't mean you stop being ambitious * The real prize of manifestation work Check Out These Related Episodes: * The Science of Manifesting Your Dream Life (Even When It Feels Impossible) [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tGTnBAghD3wa6j6LWz7eQ?si=1e44c826833046ac] * The Journaling Practice That Changed My Life: Best Case Scenario Journaling [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0eT1ZE2V5sB2eFYzCGaz1i?si=d62ebb1c73954553] Episode Links: * Follow Les on IG @lesalfred [https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred] * Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod [https://www.instagram.com/shessoluckypod] * Follow Les on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lesalfred] * Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@shessoluckypod] * Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter: https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcase [https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcase] * Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com [http://shessoluckypodcast.com] * Get your She’s So Lucky Merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky] Sponsors: * Google Shopping: #sponsored Shop the 100 products that made our year by visiting g.co/shop/holiday100 [http://g.co/shop/holiday100] * Happy Mammoth: Try Hormone Harmony risk-free AND get 15% off your first order with code LUCKY at happymammoth.com [http://happymammoth.com]. * Kendra Scott: Visit kendrascott.com/gifts [http://kendrascott.com/gifts] and use code SSL20 at checkout for 20% off ONE full-priced jewelry item. Exclusions apply, offer ends December 31, 2025. * Cotton: Cotton is the fabric of our lives. Visit thefabricofourlives.com [http://thefabricofourlives.com] to learn more. * Kale Health: If you’re interested in a career in wellness, check out the CN-P certification with Kale Health. Use code LUCKY for $1500 off the program. * Vionic: Use code LUCKY at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com [http://www.vionicshoes.com/] when you log into your account. One-time use only. * Heifer International: Spread some luck by funding a loan at heifer.org/lucky [http://heifer.org/lucky]. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The Power of Play: How Letting Yourself Experiment Changes Everything with Darcei Giles

#321: If you've ever felt like you had to choose between the beauty trends you love and the ones that were "meant for you," this conversation will feel like permission to explore it all. Today I'm sitting down with Darcei Giles — the award-winning content creator who's been pioneering inclusivity in beauty since before it was an industry buzzword. Darcei shares her journey from making webcam videos in 2010 to becoming a bridge between Korean beauty innovation and Black beauty consumers. She opens up about the viral series that changed everything, the moment a brand actually listened to her feedback, and why she's spent over a decade refusing to delete her early content. This episode is for you if: * You're navigating spaces where you don't see yourself reflected * You're curious about what real brand inclusivity looks like behind the scenes * You want to understand how to build longevity in a constantly changing industry We talk about… * How a lighthearted video concept became a movement that gave thousands of Black women permission to experiment * The real reason Korean beauty brands are getting inclusivity right (and what American brands can learn) * Why Darcei made three TikToks a day for 90 days straight — and gained 100K followers * What happened when she told a foundation brand "call me" and they actually did * The difference between creating 30 shades and creating 30 good shades * Going into the lab to create foundation shades that had never existed before * Why she keeps her earliest videos up despite the cringe factor * What it takes to stay relevant for 15 years without losing yourself * Her plans to merge Korean skincare innovation with Black beauty needs in her own future brand Episode Links: * Follow Darcei on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missdarcei/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/missdarcei/?hl=en] * Follow Darcei on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missdarcei?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@missdarcei?lang=en] * Check out Parnell Serum Cushion Foundation: https://parnellbeauty.com/products/parnell-serum-cushion [https://parnellbeauty.com/products/parnell-serum-cushion] * Get your She’s So Lucky Merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky] Sponsors: * Cotton: Cotton is the fabric of our lives. Visit thefabricofourlives.com [http://thefabricofourlives.com] to learn more. * LMNT: LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to drinkLMNT.com/balancedles [http://drinkLMNT.com/balancedles] to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. * Shopify: Start your online business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1 per month trial at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl [http://shopify.com/balancedblackgirl]. * Happy Mammoth: Happy Mammoth: Try Hormone Harmony risk-free AND get 15% off your first order with code LUCKY at happymammoth.com [http://happymammoth.com]. * Kendra Scott: Kendra Scott: Visit kendrascott.com/gifts [http://kendrascott.com/gifts] and use code SSL20 at checkout for 20% off ONE full-priced jewelry item. Exclusions apply, offer ends December 31, 2025. * Google Shopping: #sponsored Shop the 100 products that made our year by visiting g.co/shop/holiday100 [http://g.co/shop/holiday100] Connect with Les: * Follow Les on IG @lesalfred [https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred] * Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod [https://www.instagram.com/shessoluckypod] * Follow Les on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lesalfred] * Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@shessoluckypod] * Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter: https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcase [https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcase] * Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com [http://shessoluckypodcast.com] Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The Science of Manifesting Your Dream Life (Even When It Feels Impossible)

#320: What if there’s less standing between you and your dream life than you think? If you've ever caught yourself thinking "that's too big of a dream," this episode is going to completely shift how you see what's possible for your life. Today I'm sitting down with Olivia Rose Thomas — manifestation coach, co-host of Inspired Delusions, and someone who went from being skeptical of the idea of manifesting to completely transforming her life through it. Olivia breaks down the neuroscience behind why getting your hopes up is the most powerful thing you can do, why your 95% subconscious mind might be sabotaging what you want, and how to rewire your brain to expect good things. This isn't just woo-woo talk — Olivia connects quantum physics, nervous system regulation, and brain science to explain why manifestation actually works. She shares how she manifested her dream apartment the day after putting it on her vision board, why being audacious about your goals gives your brain more dopamine and motivation, and the exact tools that help you feel safe enough to dream bigger than you ever thought possible. This episode is for you if: * You're tired of playing it safe and ready to let yourself receive what you actually want * You've tried manifesting before and felt like it didn't work * You want to understand the science behind why your thoughts literally shape your reality * You're ready to stop being realistic and start being audacious We talk about… * The moment Olivia went from manifestation skeptic to believer — and manifested her exact dream living situation * Why getting your hopes up is actually less painful than believing nothing is possible * The study that proves we only see what we're looking for (and how to use this to your advantage) * What your subconscious mind really is and why 95% of your thoughts are working against you without you knowing it * The three R's formula: Recognize, Rewire, Regulate — and how to actually change your beliefs * Why EFT tapping calms your nervous system and clears the "clouds" blocking your natural state of worthiness * How to use subliminals safely (and why creating your own with your voice works faster) * Why acting "as if" and changing your identity is more powerful than any manifestation ritual * Why being realistic is the fastest road to mediocrity — and what to do instead * How to feel safe enough in your nervous system to actually let yourself hope for more Episode Links: * Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviarosethomas_/ [https://www.instagram.com/oliviarosethomas_/] * Follow Olivia on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oliviarosethomas?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@oliviarosethomas?lang=en] * Listen to Olivia’s podcast, Inspired Delusions: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ETFmbKuK8CU6vYU9wFRwu?si=c93d63ba996d4dd7 [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ETFmbKuK8CU6vYU9wFRwu?si=c93d63ba996d4dd7] * Get your She’s So Lucky Merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky] Sponsors: * Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com [http://nutrafol.com] enter the promo code BALANCEDLES. * Kendra Scott: Visit kendrascott.com/gifts [http://kendrascott.com/gifts] and use code SSL20 at checkout for 20% off ONE full-priced jewelry item. 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How to 10X Your Life By Doing Less (Not More) with Rachel Rodgers

#319: If you've ever lost your spark — that fire that used to drive you — and wondered if it would ever come back, this conversation is for you. Today I’m welcoming Rachel Rodgers back to the podcast. You know Rachel as the founder and CEO of Hello Seven, bestselling author, and someone who's living proof that audacious goals are within our reach. Rachel gets incredibly honest about a period of deep grief that nearly derailed her eight-figure business, how community pulled her back to her center, and the casual question in Greece that sparked a 100-million-dollar plan. She shares why 10X-ing isn't about doing more (it's actually about doing less), how to use what you already have to create something new, and why setting small goals keeps us stuck. This episode is for you if: * You're ready to stop playing small and set goals that actually light you up * You’re ready to get your spark back after a period of being off your game * You want to understand what it really takes to 10X your focus and impact We talk about… * How Rachel turned a podcast into a TV show by following her creative instincts * The six-month period of grief and depression that nearly stopped her business * Why shame shields solutions — and the importance of community during hard times * The casual question in Greece that sparked a 100-million-dollar business plan * Why 10X-ing your business is actually about subtraction and editing, not addition * How big goals wake you up in ways that 10% growth never will * Why most people quit right before things work — and how consistency wins * How to take stock of what you have and cook up your next move (even with nothing) * Why Gen Z needs a completely different financial playbook than generations before them Episode Links: * Listen to Episode 223: Rachel Rodgers on How to Establish Million-Dollar Habits [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2F0ILsBWXVnWsLnd4IhP5S?si=XQTawVxUTj6_4CE4zGNkww] * We Should All Be Millionaires [https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9781400221622] by Rachel Rodgers * Future Millionaire: A Young Person’s Step-by-Step Guide to Making Wealth Inevitable [https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9780310158202] by Rachel Rodgers * Million-Dollar Action Plan [https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9781400243686] by Rachel Rodgers * Support The Rachel Rodgers Show: Entrepreneurship, Uncensored on Kickstarter [https://l.instagram.com/?u=http://helloseven.co/kickstarter?fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnljwoSdS9hRpFKVhpmBEpvJgMb3XuBt3KYdvSgKGgg04nWRlpgrrdIqLt7tM_aem_61-CVmoCfBIyv9RGLa84IA&e=AT3VkSkL4dJGV_5y0gdAWbaUNZvPWvN50qsPjgDFMCOzzKMK6nz2CEVlMPmvh1Qsd3sAug7GavqZvc1l7LHpszIBTYzw0ahoYdZTdDw2gPX03VJDbl7jehYSrw] * Get your She’s So Lucky Merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-lucky] Sponsors: * Quince: Quince is the go-to for elevated basics at affordable prices. Visit quince.com/balancedles [http://quince.com/balancedles] for free shipping and 365-day returns. * LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase at drinklmnt.com/balancedles [http://drinklmnt.com/balancedles]. * Mosh: Support your brain health with MOSH Bars. Head to moshlife.com/lucky [http://moshlife.com/lucky] to get 20% off plus FREE shipping on the best sellers Trial Pack or the plant-based trial pack. * Kendra Scott: Visit kendrascott.com/gifts [http://kendrascott.com/gifts] and use code SSL20 at checkout for 20% off ONE full-priced jewelry item. Exclusions apply, offer ends December 31, 2025. * Shopify: Start your online business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1 per month trial at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl [http://shopify.com/balancedblackgirl]. * Happy Mammoth: Try Hormone Harmony risk-free AND get 15% off your first order with code LUCKY at happymammoth.com [http://happymammoth.com]. Keep in touch with Les and She’s So Lucky * Follow Les on IG @lesalfred [https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred] * Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod [https://www.instagram.com/shessoluckypod] * Follow Les on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lesalfred] * Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@shessoluckypod] * Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter: https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcase [https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcase] * Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com [http://shessoluckypodcast.com] Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].