Master Your Mind, Business, and Life

High Cortisol, Low Vibes, and Finding My Way Forward: My 88-Day Experiment

I turn 38 in 88 days, and the past four years, I’ve felt less like myself than ever. From hair loss and brain fog to weight gain and restless nights, high cortisol has been showing up in every way possible.
In this episode, I get real about how it’s affected me and share the small, intentional shifts I’m using to feel at home in my own skin and mind again.
I cover:
Why small, daily shifts create radical change
HowI plan to use somatic exercises, yoga, and Pilates help reconnect body and mind
Micro and macro goals for my 88-day journey
How I’m using both internal and external accountability to stay consistent
My plan to document the process on Substack, with more vulnerable reflections for my paid community
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, mind, or energy, this episode is for you. Join me as I take small steps toward feeling like myself again.

Unraveling Soul Contracts: Vows, Curses & Spiritual Agreements with Tracy Fance

Have you ever wondered if the patterns in your life are more than coincidence? In this week’s episode, we dive into the unseen world of soul contracts, vows, and curses with spiritual coach and intuitive guide Tracy Fance. Together, we explore how agreements made at the soul level can shape your relationships, challenges, and personal growth, and how to release the ones that no longer serve you.
Tracy shares her wisdom on:
What soul contracts are and how they show up in our lives
How vows and curses can create hidden blocks or patterns
Practical ways to break free from spiritual agreements that keep you stuck
Why aligning with your soul’s journey creates freedom and clarity
This conversation is eye-opening and empowering — offering tools to help you understand your path, trust your intuition, and create a lighter, more aligned life.
Connect with Tracy Fance:
Website: tracyfance.com
Connect with Lauren:
Substack: mindbizlife.substack.com
Instagram: @mindbizlife
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The Myth of Balance: Why Alignment Matters More

We’ve all been told to “find balance” — in parenting, in work, in relationships, in life. But what if balance is a myth that’s actually keeping you stuck in guilt and overwhelm? In this episode, Lauren shares a raw personal story about missing her daughter’s volleyball game and what it taught her about chasing balance versus choosing alignment.
We’ll explore:
Why “balance” is an unrealistic goal that creates stress.
What neuroscience reveals about our brain and body’s natural rhythms.
How to shift from forcing balance to honoring alignment in everyday life.
A practical mindset shift you can use today to feel calmer, clearer, and more present.
✨ Connect with Lauren on Instagram @MindBizLife💌 Join the conversation on Substack: substack.mindbizlife.com

Grief, Healing, and the Divine Queen Within with Svetlana Newsome

Today’s episode of Master Your Mind, Business, and Life is one that I know will stir something in your heart.
My guest, Svetlana Newsome, also known as The Divine Queen and The Bringer of Light, walked through profound loss that cracked her open to a whole new way of being. Her journey took her across sacred traditions and into a life of guiding others back to their own sovereignty, love, and divine power.
Together, we explore what it really means to embody Divine Queen energy, not as a role you step into but as the truth you return to. This conversation is about choosing the energy we carry, the light we embody, and the sovereignty we claim over our lives.
✨ Connect with Svetlana on Instagram: @TheLightFreedom✨ Join me on Substack for weekly reflections and journal prompts: mindbizlife.substack.com✨ Follow along on Instagram: @MindBizLife
If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend who is ready to remember their own Divine Queen energy.

Why Control Freak Energy is Keeping You Stuck with Lauren Smith

This week on Master Your Mind, Business and Life, I’m sharing a story about how my need to control the morning routine while traveling opened my eyes to a bigger truth: control doesn’t protect us, it drains us.
Inside this short episode, you’ll learn:
How over-control hijacks your brain + nervous system
Why control is fear-based, low-vibrational energy
How release creates space for peace, clarity, and trust
A simple challenge to help you loosen your grip this week Let this be your reminder that letting go isn’t weakness, it’s your power.
—Let’s stay connected:📲 Instagram: @MindBizLife💌 Substack: substack.mindbizlife.com

Life Beyond Labels with Mack Munro

For the past two months, I’ve been back on the mic with solo episodes. But today marks the first conversation I’m sharing since relaunching Master Your Mind, Business, and Life,  and it only felt right to have it with my longtime mentor of nearly 20 years, Mack Munro.
Mack has worn many hats: retired Navy, management consultant, entrepreneur, and “Boss Builder.” These days, he’s exploring new chapters: retirement, spirituality, writing, art, BBQ, and the courage it takes to reinvent life after success.
In this raw and wide-ranging conversation, we talk about:
Breaking up with formal religion and leaning into a more spiritual life
Processing retirement and finding identity beyond work
The power of encouragement in sparking growth and reinvention
Why it’s okay — and even necessary — to let go of old labels
This episode is not safe for work (there’s some cussing), and we talk openly about faith and deconstructing belief systems. If that feels tender, listen with care. But if you’re questioning, pivoting, or reinventing....this one’s for you.
 
🔗 Links Mentioned:
Mack’s Substack (Mack's Inner Circle): mackmunro.substack.com
My Substack (MindBizLife): mindbizlife.substack.com
Website + Podcast Hub: mindbizlife.com
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The Wounds We Don’t Name with Lauren Smith

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 

Why I’m Not Sold on the ‘Let Them’ Theory with Lauren Smith

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.

The Thief and the Illusion: Rethinking Time and Living in the Now with Lauren Smith

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

Do I Have Undiagnosed ADHD or Is It Just the Algorithm?

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