The ARTwork of YOU with Lori Gouhin

Ep 109 Creative Evolution: Honoring Two Years & Consciously Choosing Alignment

Description: In this personal 2-year anniversary episode, Lori reflects on the evolution of The Artwork of You Podcast and the profound lessons learned through consistency, creative trust, and showing up even when clarity felt distant. What began as a space for thoughtful exploration has now become a marker of growth, self-awareness, and intentional decision-making Lori shares the honest reasoning behind her decision to pause the podcast not from burnout or lack of success, but from a powerful need to realign her time and energy with the creative momentum unfolding in her art business. From successful art show and product lines to the unexpected rise of TikTok as a sales channel, this past year has signaled a clear call to protect her creative focus and honor what is unfolding in this season of life. This episode is a masterclass in integrity, clarity, and listening to inner direction. Lori invites listeners to reflect on their own lives, asking the questions many avoid: Where is your energy going? What are you holding onto out of habit rather than intention? And what might shift if you gave yourself permission to choose differently? Episode Highlights: * A heartfelt 2-year reflection on consistency and creative growth * Why success sometimes requires letting go of what’s already working * The emotional and strategic reasoning behind pausing the podcast * How creative alignment leads to sustainable momentum * Thought-provoking questions to help listeners realign with their own priorities This milestone episode stands as both a farewell (for now) and a powerful reminder that true growth often begins with the courage to choose differently. Thank you for sharing your time with me and remember to show up in your life like the masterpiece you are because YOU are the ARTwork!!! Please subscribe and leave a 5 Star Review. Have a fabulous day! Learn more and follow along with Lori at: Join The Good Fortune Club: https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club [https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club] Website: https://www.lorigouhin.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorigouhin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/lori.gouhin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/lori-gouhin/

Ep 108 Why You Feel Stuck Even When You Want Change

In this episode of The ARTwork of YOU, host Lori Gouhin digs into one of the most frustrating human experiences: wanting change with your whole heart but still feeling completely stuck. Even when you’re inspired, motivated, or certain you’re ready for a shift, something inside you quietly resists and Lori explains exactly why. Drawing from real-life patterns,psychology, and the emotional space between who you are now and who you want to become, Lori breaks down why wanting feels exciting and safe while choosing requires a deeper level of responsibility and self-honesty. She shares why your mind clings to possibility instead of action, how wanting can feel productive even when nothing is actually changing, and why choosing creates resistance, discomfort, and ultimately momentum. If you keep circling the same idea, dream, or goal without seeing real movement, this episode will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and what small shifts can finally move you forward. In this episode, Lori shares: • Why wanting change feels comfortable while choosing feels confronting  • The subtle mindset trap that keeps you stuck in “thinking about it” mode • How identity plays a major role in whether you take action or stay where you are • Signs you’ve been in wanting mode without realizing it • What shifts instantly when you truly choose something • Simple steps to move from wanting to choosing with confidence • How small, aligned commitments create clarity and momentum This conversation is a powerful reminder that staying stuck is not a sign of failure—it’s a sign that you’re standing in the space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. And with one intentional choice, everything begins to shift. If you’re ready to move forward with clarity, confidence, and ease, book a strategy call with Lori at theartworkofyou.com [http://theartworkofyou.com]. Thank you for sharing your time with me and remember to show up in your life like the masterpiece you are because YOU are the ARTwork!!! Please subscribe and leave a 5 Star Review. Have a fabulous day! Learn more and follow along with Lori at: Join The Good Fortune Club: https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club [https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club] Website: https://www.lorigouhin.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorigouhin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/lori.gouhin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/lori-gouhin/

Ep 107 Why You’re So Tired and How to Feel Better Without More Sleep

In this episode of The ARTwork of YOU, host Lori Gouhin explores the hidden reasons behind why you might feel so tired even when you’re getting enough sleep. It’s not about your bedtime routine or your coffee intake; it’s about the mental clutter that quietly drains your energy every day.  Lori dives into the concept of “open loops” those unfinished tasks, unmade decisions, and avoided conversations that your brain refuses to let go of. From unread messages to unspoken words, these small, unresolved things build up over time, creating a constant sense of fatigue and restlessness. You’ll learn why your mind struggles to rest when things feel incomplete, how this ongoing tension affects both your body and self-trust, and what small steps you can take to finally reclaim your energy and focus. This episode offers a powerful reminder that sometimes, the key to feeling better isn’t about doing more it’s about finishing what’s quietly holding you back. In this episode, Lori shares: * Why feeling tired often has nothing to do with sleep * How unfinished tasks (open loops) drain mental energy * The psychology behind why your brain clings to incomplete things * Simple daily ways to close open loops and feel more grounded * How completion restores clarity, creativity, and calm You don’t need another nap, you need closure. By completing one small thing at a time, you’ll begin to rebuild energy, trust, and a deep sense of calm within yourself. If you’re ready to find focus and ease in your days, book a strategy call with Lori at https://www.theartworkofyou.com/theartworkofyou.com [http://theartworkofyou.com]. Thank you for sharing your time with me and remember to show up in your life like the masterpiece you are because YOU are the ARTwork!!! Please subscribe and leave a 5 Star Review. Have a fabulous day! Learn more and follow along with Lori at: Join The Good Fortune Club: https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club [https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club] Website: https://www.lorigouhin.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorigouhin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/lori.gouhin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/lori-gouhin/

Ep 106 You’re Not Stuck, You’re in Transition: How to Recognize Growth and Embrace Your Becoming

In this week’s episode of The ARTwork of YOU, host Lori Gouhin explores what it really means to be “in the middle”, that quiet, uncomfortable, yet powerful space between who you used to be and who you’re becoming. Through personal reflection and heartfelt storytelling, Lori invites you to see transition not as being stuck but as sacred space a time of rearranging, recalibrating, and realignment. She shares a vivid dream that became a mirror for this in-between stage, reminding us that the path to becoming rarely looks linear and that growth often happens in the unseen moments. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re in this middle space, why your nervous system resists change even when you crave it, and how small shifts both internal and external can help you step into your next version with grace and self-trust. This episode will inspire you to honor the pause, stop labeling transition as failure, and find peace in the unfolding. Episode Highlights * How to recognize when you’re between two versions of yourself * Why “feeling stuck” is often a sign of deep inner progress * The importance of letting your environment reflect your internal growth * Your nervous system keeps you anchored to the familiar and how to move through it * Why clarity often follows trust, not the other way around * The power of pausing instead of rushing through transformation * How to build self-trust by noticing what feels true and letting the rest fade away As Lori reminds us, “The old version of you isn’t something to reject, it held what you needed until you were ready for more.” This episode is a beautiful invitation to embrace the in-between with compassion and curiosity, trusting that even when nothing looks different yet, you already are. —------------------------------------ Thank you for sharing your time with me and remember to show up in your life like the masterpiece you are because YOU are the ARTwork!!! Thank you for sharing your time with me and remember to show up in your life like the masterpiece you are because YOU are the ARTwork!!! Please subscribe and leave a 5 Star Review. Have a fabulous day! Learn more and follow along with Lori at: Join The Good Fortune Club: https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club [https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club] Website: https://www.lorigouhin.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorigouhin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/lori.gouhin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/lori-gouhin/

Ep 105 The Good Fortune Club - Create Your Own Good Fortune with Intention

In this thoughtful episode of The ARTwork of YOU, host Lori Gouhin explores what it truly means to experience good fortune and why it has nothing to do with luck. Instead, Lori reveals how good fortune grows from creativity, consistency, connection, and the courage to show up with intention. She introduces listeners to The Good Fortune Club, her new monthly art and letter-writing experience designed to spark reflection, beauty, and heartfelt connection. Each month, members receive a 5 x 7 fine art card to frame or send to a friend, two fortune inserts, one to keep and one to pass on, and a playful mini fortune teller to spark reflection. You’ll also receive a personal note from Lori and a small surprise to make each month feel special.  Lori invites you to slow down, rediscover the joy of sending and receiving meaningful mail, and remember that good fortune is not random; it's created by how you live, connect, and express gratitude every day. Episode Highlights • The deeper truth behind “luck” and what good fortune really means  • How to create your own fortune through intention, clarity, and awareness  • Why small acts of connection like handwritten notes build momentum and meaning  • The inspiration behind The Good Fortune Club and the return of mindful letter writing  • How to use creativity as a tool for reflection, gratitude, and connection  • The art of slowing down to notice and share beauty in daily life —----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for sharing your time with me and remember to show up in your life like the masterpiece you are because YOU are the ARTwork!!! Please subscribe and leave a 5 Star Review. Have a fabulous day! Thank you for sharing your time with me and remember to show up in your life like the masterpiece you are because YOU are the ARTwork!!! Please subscribe and leave a 5 Star Review. Have a fabulous day! Learn more and follow along with Lori at: Join The Good Fortune Club: https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club [https://www.lorigouhin.com/product-page/the-good-fortune-club] Website: https://www.lorigouhin.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorigouhin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/lori.gouhin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/lori-gouhin/