How the Self-Help Industry Almost Sabotaged My Healing

Heal Your Money Relationship: Shame, Belonging & Boundaries w/guest speaker Simonne Gnessen

We’re getting real about our relationship with money: the money shame, the silence, and the unconscious scripts that quietly run the show. Financial coach Simonne Gnessen joins me to explore how belonging pressures, family messages, and avoidance show up in our bodies and how gentle honesty plus simple plans create freedom. If money talk makes you squirm, this one’s for you. What we cover * Why money feels “taboo” and how shame + secrecy keep us stuck * Unconscious money messages from family/culture and how they live in our nervous system * The “belonging tax”: social spending, splitting the bill, and speaking your truth kindly * Scripts for scary moments (pay-rise asks, boundary setting, couples convos) * Overspending and underspending: two sides of the same fear * Relationship dynamics: when one partner “owns” the spreadsheet and the other shuts down * Tools Simonne uses (e.g., value-based plans, reflective card games, rehearsal conversations) * A simple path: Confront the truth → make a plan → practice small brave reps Book a call with Lauren here to explore how to rewire your brain and start making changes today. [https://calendly.com/lauren-soulcompass/15-min-consult] To learn more about SImonne, you can visit her site here. [https://www.financialcoachtraining.co.uk/]

Make Choices Without Panic: Why Your Brain Freezes

Ever notice how your brain stalls out when it’s time to choose anything? Think paint colors, job offers, even dinner? In this episode, Lauren breaks down the sneaky difference between consequences and repercussions. With a “Joybird chair” story, gentle nervous-system logic, and real-life examples—from parenting boundaries to past volatile homes—she shows how our minds over-generalize and why awareness changes everything. You’ll learn a simple way to test choices (hello, one-wall paint hack), how to honor your intuition without outsourcing your life, and what to do when fear of the “unknown reaction” keeps you small. If decision fatigue, people-pleasing, or “I’ll-get-it-wrong” thinking has been running the show, this one’s your reset. Book a 15-min chat: laurengall.com • Email: lauren@soulcompass.us  • IG: @laurengall__ PS: Watch for next week’s guest episode with Simonne (financial coach) not your typical money talk.

Part two with Kim Benjamin! Clarifying our discerning voice.

Part 2 with guest Kim Benjamin on self-trust, anxiety vs. discernment, and hearing God’s voice without the spiral. If your brain’s been ping-ponging between “wait” and “go,” this one’s your gentle nudge forward. We pick up right where we left off and get practical with how to quiet the noise, listen to your nervous system (AKA your body’s built-in wisdom), and partner with the Holy Spirit for the next right step. Just tiny, doable shifts that build real momentum. You’ll leave with one mindset flip, one calming breath, and one micro-action you can take today because clarity loves movement. Hit play. Be sure to follow Lauren on instagram @laurengall__ [https://www.instagram.com/laurengall__/#] or visit her website at www.laurengall.com to book a free 15 min consult call and see what else she offers! Want more of Kim and what she does? You can find her at https://www.kbhcoaching.com/

Faith Meets Human Design: Why Your Intuition Is God’s GPS

Join host Lauren Gall for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with emotional intelligence coach Kim Benjamin in this must-listen podcast episode! Together, they explore the powerful intersection of faith, personal discernment, and human design, offering fresh perspectives on how to trust your intuition and align with your unique purpose. Kim shares her expertise on helping high-achieving women navigate relationships and self-awareness, while Lauren opens up about her own journey of balancing faith with holistic practices. From debunking myths about emotional intelligence to addressing fears around unconventional tools like human design, this episode is packed with raw, honest insights that will leave you inspired to embrace your inner voice and live authentically. Don’t miss this engaging discussion that promises to spark curiosity and encourage deeper self-discovery. Tune in now and stay tuned for a Part 2!

How the Self-Help Industry Almost Sabotaged My Healing

Ever get sucked into the self-help hype, scrolling through endless “fix-your-life” promises that leave you more lost than found? Once upon a time I was drowning in books, retreats, and all that shiny noise, thinking one magic tip would save me. In this episode of Where the Soul Sings, I’m spilling how that chaos nearly tanked my healing until I learned to trust my gut and sift out what’s truly for me. Get ready to cut through the clutter and spark your own self-discovery. Dive in for raw, real talk that’ll light up your healing journey.