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Hindsight

Lauren Dudley

Hindsight is a home for a later-in-life perspective. I’m your host, Lauren Dudley, a storyteller, social media mentor and published author with a passion for putting seasoned life advice back into the heart of society.

Expect names you recognise mixed alongside the kind of everyday mentors you wish you already had. These are the kind of deep conversations you wish you had at the dinner table, but rarely find.

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#23
Thursday · 49 min
Everything Is Energy: How Developing Intuition Transforms Your Life with Brooke Barnard
Lauren sits down with Brooke Barnard, an intuitive and energetic healer who booked a 1:1 strategy session and ended up booked on the podcast in the first ten minutes! Brooke has spent the last decade training her intuition across thousands of hours of study in neuroscience, universal laws, and energetic healing. In this episode, she explains how intuition reframes everything from physical ailments to conflict in your relationships to money blocks and the spinning, never-satisfied feeling that you are likely familiar with. Lauren and Brooke get into what intuition actually is, why almost everyone misunderstands it, and why developing your intuition as a precision skill, not a vague feeling, changes absolutely everything. Key Takeaways How everyone is born intuitive but we tend to shut that off in childhood Brooke's first premonition at 14 [Trigger Warning from 3:31-4:02: sudden death of a family member at a young age, car accidents, premonition of someone’s death] The difference between a gut feeling and a fully trained intuition Energy fields, the higher self, the subconscious, and how Brooke reads them differently What are guides? How many do we have? How do we know where to find them? Law of Reflection: how everything around you is communicating something about what's going on inside Law of Balance: why every situation is neutral, and it's your perception that creates the limitation Why "clearing" trauma doesn't mean erasing it. The science behind intuition: how energy, light, and information relate to all the information that Brooke can read through her precise and measurable intuition What it feels like to always sense there's something more How developed intuition strips away decision fatigue and stops you doing things for the wrong reasons New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Brooke Barnard is an intuitive and energetic healer with over a decade of training in neuroscience, universal laws, and the science of energy. She works with clients to identify the emotional root causes behind their biggest blocks and helps them develop their own intuitive gifts as a trained, precise skill. Listen to this episode to learn more about her work and discover what Brooke has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Brooke Barnard 📱 Instagram - coming soon! 🖥️ Website - brookebarnard.com 🎙️ Podcast - Make Sense of It on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 Free Audio Series - Your Intro to Intuition Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 📱 TikTok - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley 📝 Notion Workbook - New Creators: The Starting Plan for $15
#22
September 10 · 38 min
Raw Reflections from the Synced Masterclass: Showing Up Authentically and Confronting Shadow Sides to Earn $300K from Social Media in 8 Months
You asked me on Instagram stories for the honest highs and lows of this launch: unexpected moments, what I’d do differently, shadow sides…everything that doesn’t make it into the highlight reels online. I opened my sales page right before this episode and realised I've just crossed $300,000 made directly from @bylaurendudley on Instagram. What the fuck. So what you're getting today is completely raw, unfiltered, and very much still being processed in real time. We had 1,609 people sign up to the Synced masterclass, made over $84,000 from the event itself, and I cried approximately zero times because I was too overstimulated to feel anything. I ran the entire launch from a deeply masculine energy, had arguments with Patrick that were really about my own stress, and spent a foot massage in Thailand desperately trying not to pick up my phone. The launch was amazing, and I can’t wait to do it again with more of my feminine energy in the lead. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to attend our live calls or watch the replays. As you’ll hear in this episode, I deeply care about the impact of my work. Key Takeaways Processing a milestone in real time that doesn't feel real yet Last-minute emails and why about 30% of sales came in the final 24 hours Running a launch entirely from masculine energy and what that cost me emotionally Confronting my shadow sides: stress becoming tension, blaming others, and avoiding things that felt hard Why launches take a village and how I’ll build better support around me next time How I figured out what to teach: waitlist questionnaires, Claude, and actually listening to where people are stuck Why I chose a live masterclass over a pre-recorded course, and what that energy unlocked in the room Why I priced the masterclass at £33-44 and what my philosophy is around pairing money with impact The give, give, give, give, ask framework (trust-building is the part people skip) What it feels like to be seen by thousands of people at once Teaching without slides: why it felt uncomfortable when I tried, and what authentically showing up actually looks like The bet, the goal, the dream: 76,000 followers, $300K, and Japan in literally five minutes New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 📱 TikTok - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - ⁠Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley 📝 Notion Workbook - New Creators: The Starting Plan for $15
#21
September 3 · 45 min
Feminine Energy, Money Mindset & the Secret to Magnetic Wealth with Marley Rose Harris
Lauren sits down with one of her actual best friends in the world.. Marley Rose Harris is a self-made millionaire who went from $30,000 in debt and growing up without money to building a seven-figure business. She has spent the last seven years helping women unlock massive wealth by reprogramming the subconscious beliefs that are quietly controlling their lives. In this episode, Marley and Lauren get into feminine and masculine energetics, what they actually look like in their daily lives as entrepreneurs who love to travel, and why learning to balance the two completely transformed both of their businesses, relationships, and inner peace. They also have an honest, shame-free conversation about wanting to make millions then actually doing it. Listening to Marley can completely change what you believe was possible for your life. Key Takeaways What it means to unlock "illogical income" Why Marley dismissed feminine energy for years and the butterfly analogy from an amazing mentor that finally changed her mind Why balancing masculine and feminine was the turning point that took Marley to $100K months How operating purely from masculine energy shows up in your relationships (and what it attracts) What it actually looks and feels like to be in your feminine on a daily basis Co-regulation and why the feminine needs the container of the masculine Human Design, building a business in alignment with your core operating systems, and why Marley closed her seven-figure business to start over Why sharing your income publicly is an act of expansion, not showing off The "if she can do it, I can do it" mindset shift that keeps compounding Why travel and living abroad builds the same muscle as entrepreneurship New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Marley Rose Harris is a subconscious mindset coach and self-made millionaire who went from $30,000 in debt to building a seven-figure business by the age of 30. Growing up without money in a small town of 300 people, Marley spent years running her business from a place of hustle and masculine overdrive before discovering the power of reprogramming the subconscious mind and balancing feminine and masculine energetics. Now she helps women around the world unlock massive wealth — not by working harder, but by clearing the hidden beliefs that are keeping them stuck. Listen to this episode to discover what Marley has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Marley Rose Harris 📱 Instagram - @marleyroseharris 📱 TikTok - @marleyroseharris 🖥️ Website - marleyrose.ca 🎙️ Podcast - Money, Mindset & Manifestation with Marley Rose Harris Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 📱 TikTok - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley 📝 Notion Workbook - New Creators: The Starting Plan for $15
#20
August 27 · 36 min
75K Followers, $165,000 in 3 Months, and 5 Things I Can't Stop Thinking About
Hi, I'm back! I know, I know. It's been a minute. If you've been keeping up on Instagram, you already know I’ve had insane growth, beautiful cohorts and...75,000 followers!! Obviously, we're going to Japan in a few weeks after I absolutely smashed the original bet. This episode is half update and half brain dump about the five things I keep coming back to in conversations and my own thoughts during my very (not) casual summer. I’ve missed this podcast, and I hope you all enjoy this chat from someone who has been building, thinking, and isn't afraid to share all the things I haven’t fully figured out yet. (If you are brand-new here, welcome!! Start with this episode from May to get the context from when my account really started taking off or go back to the beginning of my solo episode journey in March to find out what the fuck "follow your breadcrumbs" means. Then come say hi on Instagram!) Synced Masterclass - Save Your Seat Learn how to grow and monetise a personal brand you ENJOY creating content for while in flow with your feminine energy. When? — Sat. 9/5 & Sun. 9/6 at 9am NY · 2pm London · 8pm Bangkok Where? — LIVE on Zoom for 2hrs/day + plus the replays for £44 -> https://synced-bylaurendudley.netlify.app/ We're going to be talking all things personal branding but from a very feminine headspace. There are a lot of people on this app talking about content strategy, discipline, etc., but what about if we approached it from a feminine energetics and cycle-synced perspective? Imagine how much easier your life would be. 💕 Key Takeaways An update on growing to 50K in 2026: from 200ish followers to 75K! Making $165,000 from my personal brand account in like three months (and how none of this would have been possible without a part-time team) Why I want you to call yourself a founder instead of a creator Hard is not the same as requiring genuine effort Why calling social media "hard" might be the thing holding you back Mindset shifts that separates people who grow from people who stay stuck The two-jar method that rewired my entire approach to consistency Reflections from wrapping up my first cohort and what 12 weeks of accountability actually produces (our one rule was “Everything I saw I’m going to do, I do it.”) Sobriety and nuance: an honest update on my evolving relationship with alcohol Why you don’t need to box yourself in online + what happened when I stopped doubling down on what was working Content Strategy Tip: Create more space for yourself on your feed. New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 📱 TikTok - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - ⁠Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley 📝 Notion Workbook - New Creators: The Starting Plan for $15 Related Solo Episodes Quantum Leaping: My Hindsight on Chaos, Growth & The Pleasure of Choosing Yourself — May 28th 2026 Follow the Breadcrumbs: My Hindsight on Growth, Relationships & Radical Accountability — March 5th, 2026
#19
June 11 · 48 min
Tea is Magic: Philosophy, Ritual and Matcha with “The Tea Lady” Jessica Bonin
Lauren sits down with Jessica Bonin to talk about the magic of tea and of course, matcha! Jessica walked away from a soul-crushing career in the film industry in search of meaning, purpose, and a better way of living. What started as a bohemian caravan selling loose leaf tea around Cape Town has evolved into a rich philosophy, a devoted practice, and a life shaped entirely by following breadcrumbs — from hidden temples in Japan to an eight-hour tea session with a renowned South Korean tea master who almost no one can get an appointment with. Jessica unpacks what tea actually is (hint: your chamomile and rooibos don't count), why the 2000 chemicals in a single tea leaf make it one of the most powerful plants on earth, and how the practice of tea — rooted in Taoist philosophy, Zen Buddhism, and the samurai tradition — is really a platform for character development, presence, and what she calls attunement to the natural current running under all of life. She also shares her love-hate relationship with matcha being so trendy and explains why the distinction between a tourist and a practitioner matters more than most people realize. This episode is a beautiful conversation about honoring ancient traditions and cultivating a passionate life defined by intentional presence. Key Takeaways Tea requires presence. You cannot make it unconsciously, which is precisely what makes it a gateway to a meditative, sensory practice. Tea naturally harmonizes and heals your system. A single tea leaf contains around 2000 chemicals, including L-theanine, flavonols, and EGCG, all of which have profound effects on body and mind. Matcha is so much more than the current trend. The matcha ceremony, Chanoyu, has deep roots in samurai philosophy, specifically the constant contemplation of death and the pursuit of peace. Using "ceremonial grade" matcha in a latte, or borrowing words like wabi and chado without understanding them, strips the practice of its cultural depth and meaning. Japan opened its tea schools to the West partly because younger Japanese generations had lost interest in their own heritage. These lineages needed new custodians like Jess, willing to dedicate their lives to the magic of tea. New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Jessica is a tea practitioner and philosopher whose 16-year relationship with tea began after leaving behind a career in film and following her own series of breadcrumbs. She is based in Cape Town but has traveled extensively throughout East Asia — including Japan, South Korea, and China — to learn directly from masters in the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean tea masters. Her work centers on tea as a living philosophy and path of character development, and she is dedicated to making the ancient wisdom of tea accessible to the modern world without losing its soul. Listen to this episode to discover what Jessica has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Jessica Bonin 📱 Instagram - @jessbonintea | Tea Education and Workshops: @thealchemyoftea 🖥️ Website - linktr.ee/jessbonintea 📖 Book Recommendations The Book of Tea by Okakuro Kukuso Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#18
June 4 · 49 min
Your Body Knows: Somatics, Sex, and the Feminine with Karina Gutierrez
Lauren sits down with somatic practitioner and feminine embodiment coach Karina Gutierrez, M.S.Ed. for a deep conversation about pleasure, sex, and connecting with yourself. Karina shares how her journey from clinical talk therapy training at the University of Pennsylvania to somatic and feminine embodiment work completely transformed her understanding of healing. In this powerful and inspiring episode, she shares how the body holds the key to breaking patterns that the mind alone can't reach. Together they explore why so many women resist slowing down even when they know it would help, and what actually happens in the nervous system when we don't. Karina introduces her "pebbles in a jar" framework to explain how unprocessed stress and emotion accumulate in the body over time and why clearing them out changes everything from business clarity to relationship dynamics. This conversation includes a fascinating discussion on tantric sex as a portal for healing, the concept of channeling sexual energy toward your goals, and why porn is a hard no for Karina. Listen to this episode for a raw, honest, and genuinely eye-opening chat about sexual power and feminine energy. Key Takeaways Somatic therapy works to target wounds stored in your body that can’t be accessed with traditional talk therapy. The "pebbles in a jar" analogy: how unprocessed stress and emotion accumulate physically, affecting energy, clarity, relationships, and health Women regulate primarily through oxytocin, not dopamine so pleasure and softness aren't indulgent. They're physiologically necessary. Avoiding body-based practices often signals there's something meaningful to unlock, not that the practice isn't needed. How embodying your feminine energy changes relationship dynamics Pleasure doesn’t have to equal sex, and it can be welcomed in small moments throughout the day Why tantric sex is centered on attunement, slowing down, and accessing your core Sexual energy (“Jing” in the Tao tradition) is creative life-force energy that can be consciously channeled toward your goals at the point of orgasm. How porn trains both partners into unrealistic expectations and keeps women focused outward rather than on their own body's experience. Nervous system regulation takes practice…and Karina can help! New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Karina Gutierrez holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, where she trained in clinical talk therapy. After noticing the limits of traditional therapeutic approaches, she went on to train in somatics, feminine embodiment, and Taoist sexual practices with teachers including Mantak Chia and Layla Martin. She now works with women and couples through an intensive three-month coaching program that combines nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and feminine embodiment to create transformation across business, relationships, and intimacy. Karina is known for her direct, no-BS approach and her ability to make deeply complex inner work feel both accessible and urgent. Listen to this episode to discover what Karina has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Karina Gutierrez, M.S. E.D. 📱 Instagram - @healingwithkink 🖥️ Website - karinagutierrez.com | Somatic Therapy for Women 📖 Book Recommendations Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer (“Mama Gena”) Dear Lover: A Woman’s Guide to Men, Sex, and Love’s Deepest Bliss by David Dieda Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at ⁠theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - ⁠Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley 📖 Lauren’s Recommendations: Alison Armstrong Course - Understanding Men and Women The Way of the Superior Man by David Dieda Unbound: A Women’s Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak
#17
May 28 · 53 min
Quantum Leaping: My Hindsight on Chaos, Growth & The Pleasure of Choosing Yourself
It's just me today, in my pyjamas, on my sofa, with a chamomile tea because that is the vibe after this insane month! If you've been watching my Instagram lately, then you know that my account (@bylaurendudley) absolutely took off. In the space of about a month, I went from 4,000 followers to over 31,000, hosted a free three-day masterclass with 1,500 sign-ups, and found myself living in the most grateful, most alive feeling I've ever experienced. I don't know a single person who has had a quantum leap without a period of chaos, confusion, and life basically falling apart right before it. That’s exactly what happened to me, so this episode is my honest reflection on everything that happened before I could arrive at this place of peace. Literally every area of my life from my relationship to hormone regulation to investing scary amounts of money in myself while quitting alcohol for good, losing a long-term client and building my personal, very public brand. If you're in a hard season right now and wondering why nothing is working, I genuinely believe the lessons you're being served are exact, and I mean exact, preparation for what's coming. Keep going. New episodes (with AMAZING guests!) every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend. Resources for Social Media Strategy Click here for the replays of my beautiful three-day workshop (or comment “REPLAY” on any of my feed posts @bylaurendudley) -> Creator Reset Workshop 7 Day Action Plan for New Creators Weekly 50K Insider Breakdown Newsletter Sign Up Strategy Intensive Hour - £489 Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley 📖 Resource Recommendations - Period Power: Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You by Maise Hill The Way of the Superior Man by David Dieda Alison Armstrong Course - Understanding Men and Women Leen’s Podcast Episode - Reclaiming Pleasure: Leen on Intuition, Tantra, and Living a Fully Expressed Life
#16
May 7 · 48 min
The Poop Lady Who Changed How We Think About Pelvic Floor Health: Dr. Melissa Oleson on Breathing, Hip Pain and 300K Followers
In this fascinating episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. Melissa Oleson aka “The Poop Lady” to teach us how to breathe, sit and use the bathroom (because you are likely doing it all wrong). As a physical therapist and content creator with thousands of thousands of followers, Melissa walks us through the surprising links between pelvic floor tension and hip pain, back aches, constipation, and even painful sex. Melissa shares how a years-long battle with debilitating hip pain that doctors had given up on led her to discover the world of pelvic floor health. Her passion for running meant she was ready to try anything and apparently the answer was…breathing? Melissa’s discovery that pelvic floor issues are caused by tension, not weakness, motivated her to share educational videos on YouTube and Instagram. Lauren and Melissa also get into the realities of building an online presence from scratch, the slow grind behind seeming like a success, and what it looks like to build a business while creating a beautiful life with your partner. Key Takeaways Why in three women struggle with pelvic floor issues The biggest misconceptions in pelvic floor health and why kegels are probably making your pain worse Why it’s possible to breathe “wrong” and how Melissa can help you fix it Why stress and chronic fight-or-flight mode keeps your pelvic floor permanently switched on, creating the tension that causes full-body health issues How Melissa went from 4,000 followers to 300,000+ in YEARS Why couples therapy is more than just a last resort Defy by Dr. Melissa, the app she built to navigate men and women from overwhelmed to okay, step by step while in genuine community New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Dr. Melissa Oleson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specialising in pelvic health, and the creator behind the wildly popular YouTube channel and Instagram account that earned her the title "the Poop Lady." After healing her own chronic hip pain through pelvic floor work, Melissa went all-in on educating the world about a part of the body that most would never guess is the root of their chronic pain and/or bathroom issues. She now reaches over 400,000 people and hosts a wonderful community on her app, Defy by Dr. Melissa. This membership programme guides people through her signature breathing, posture, and pelvic floor approach. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to breathe and discover what Melissa has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Dr. Melissa Oleson 💚 THE APP: Defy by Dr. Melissa - defybydrmelissa.com/join 📹YouTube - @DrMelissaOleson 📱 Instagram - @drmelissaoleson 🖥️ Website - defybydrmelissa.com 📖 Book Recommendation - The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - ⁠Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#15
April 30 · 1 hr
You Only Need One Yes: Risk Taking, Moving Abroad and Building A Business with Gus Vidales
Gus's story is one of relentless forward momentum. From leaving his military family in war-torn Colombia, to attending university in the U.S., becoming a professional footballer, working with a start-up and fighting the U.S. immigration system, Gus eventually found his true calling as a C-level business consultant for coaches. In this episode, Lauren and Gus Vidales have a conversation that is equal parts lived experience, business masterclass, and motivational gut-punch. Gus shares how every closed door led him to an open window and every setback formed him into a relentless entrepreneur. Now, he mentors other founders to scale their businesses like crazy. Listen to this episode for inspiration, actionable tips and an interesting origin story. Key Takeaways How growing up in a war-torn country taught Gus to take radical ownership instead of playing the victim Leaving Colombia for a university he'd never visited, in a city he'd never heard of How the US immigration process became a headache for his 9-5s and the unlikely catalyst for his entrepreneurial career The four pillars Gus designed to grow every coaching business in any niche Why client fulfilment is essential and the real cost of overpromising The crucial difference between looking for shortcuts and compressing time Green flags he actually looks for in coaching clients who are ready to level up New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Gus Vidales is a marketing consultant and business strategist who mentors coaches ready to turn their knowledge into scalable, high-profit businesses. After a decade navigating the US immigration system, a brief career as a professional footballer, and years working inside a coaching company he helped grow to seven figures a month, Gus now works one-on-one with coaches across more than 20 niches. His approach is simple, direct, and results-driven: no modules, no group calls, just high-level consulting built around the individual. Listen to this episode to discover what Gus has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Gus Vidales 📱 Instagram - @gus.vidales 📹YouTube - @GusVidalesBusiness 🖥️ Website - thecoachingos.com 📖 Book Recommendations Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness by Jeff Olson Proverbs - A Book in the Bible (read here or watch The Bible Project summary) Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - ⁠@bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#14
April 23 · 1 hr 8 min
What Everyone Should Know About Female Hormones: Cycle Syncing and Saving Relationships with Vicki Alexia
In this incredible and informative episode, Lauren sits down with Vicki Alexia, founder of Partner With Her Cycle, to explore why understanding the female hormonal cycle might be the most underrated relationship tool. Vicki makes a compelling case that cycle syncing it's an essential framework for deeper empathy, better communication, and relationships that actually work for both partners. Lauren opens up about her experience with PMDD and how life changing it’s been to track her cycle. Patrick (the boyfriend) has been along for the ride, becoming an expert in Lauren’s hormones alongside her. Understanding her cycle has transformed their relationship from chaotic, unexplained arguments to a strong partnership built on genuine understanding. Lauren and Vicki explore the science behind the 28-day cycle, the cost of ignoring it, and the surprising power of teaching men to understand it too. Whether you're brand new to cycle awareness or already living cyclically, you will learn something in this episode! Key Takeaways What it actually means to build your work, movement, and social life around your cycle Lauren's personal journey from hormonal chaos to PMDD diagnosis — and what finally helped Why presenting cycle syncing as a biohacking tool helps men empathize with their partners How men who learn this framework report less friction, more confidence, and better relationships Why your luteal phase is your best bullshit detector The ROI of effort and how living with your 28-day cycle can transform date night How truly life changing it is to track your cycle and finally understand your brain! New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Vicki Alexia is the founder of Partner With Her Cycle, a coaching practice dedicated to helping men understand the female hormonal cycle so they can show up as better partners, friends, and collaborators. After burning out three times and losing her period entirely, Vicki turned her own health crisis into a deep dive on her cycle. She works with couples and individuals to bridge the gap between understanding the female body and male emotional intelligence. Vicki’s coaching sessions are designed to build frameworks for communication, empathy, and connection that are rooted in biology. Listen to this episode to discover what Vicki has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Vicki Alexia 📱 Instagram - @vickialexia_ 🖥️ Website - partnerwithhercycle.com 📖 Book Recommendations Woman Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés The Nature of Psyche: Its Human Expression by Jane Roberts (Lauren’s Life-Changing Recommendation!) Period Power: Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You by Maisie Hill Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#13
April 16 · 39 min
Silence Is Built Into Our Systems: Dismantling the Architecture of Silence with Jade Lee Robertson
In this episode, Lauren talks to Jade Lee Robertson about the root of generational harm that goes unaddressed in families, schools, workplaces, and institutions. As a storyteller, law student, mom and soon-to-be host of Unspoken podcast, Jade Lee Robertson reframes the typical question (“Why didn’t someone speak up?”) to address the underlying causes: “Why didn’t they feel safe to say anything?” Jade draws on her own lived experience of childhood sexual abuse, racial discrimination, and domestic violence to explore what she calls "the architecture of silence.” She describes the layered and often invisible systems that teach people, from a very young age, that their voice is unwelcome. Lauren and Jade talk about motherhood, nervous system regulation, inner child work, and the structural forces that continue to silence the most vulnerable. This episode is raw, honest, and empowering so we can be forces of change in our relationships and spaces. Key Takeaways Why shame thrives in silence, and storytelling can be its own form of justice How the "architecture of silence" manifests in families, schools, workplaces, and governments What happens to the innocence and instincts that children are born with and how can we do a better job of protecting them? How to be a genuinely safe adult, for people of all ages The Guard Dog, Medusa, and the Inner Child: three personifications of ourselves that help with compassionate and nervous system regulation Why "hurt people hurt people" is NOT an excuse How the small, daily moments of parenting are where generational cycles are actually broken New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Jade Lee Robertson is an Aboriginal Australian advocate, writer, law student and mom who works at the intersection of trauma, justice and cultural safety. Drawing on her lived experience and background in public service, Jade has become a compelling voice for survivor storytelling and systemic change. Listen to this episode to discover what Jade has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Jade Lee Robertson 📱 Instagram and TikTok - @jadeleerobertson 🖥️ Substack - Un/spoken @jadeleerobertson 🎙️Podcast (coming soon!) - Un/spoken on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 📖 Book Recommendations Black Witness: The Power of Indigenous Media by Amy Maguire Woman Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Feel the Fear and Do It Anyways: Dynamic Techniques for Turning Fear, Indecision, and Anger Into Power, Action, and Love by Susan Jeffers, PhD Black Thoughts Matter by Dr. Chelsea Watergo Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#12
April 2 · 1 min
Returning on April 16th - More Reflections on Instagram!
Hi my loves! Today’s episode is a brief reflection and quick update that we will be returning with more beautiful interviews on April 16th. I have adored these transformational conversations so far, and I’m looking forward to many more. Please keep sending messages about the mindset shifts and new perspectives you’ve learned because I absolutely love hearing them. I started Hindsight so we can learn from one another, look back at our own lives and find those lessons worth passing forward. Each conversation has been a wonderful exploration into what it means to be human and live our complicated lives. I’ve been consuming every single book our guests have recommended (see their show notes for your new reading list!) and creating content around what lessons I’m learning: What I’ve Been Thinking About: Feminine Rage & Cycle Tracking Consistency in Content Creation Building My Dream Life Personal Brand > Industry Niche Learning Claude Sober-Curious Living About My Instagram So my boyfriend made the fatal mistake of betting me that I couldn't grow my Instagram from 120 followers on Jan. 1st to 50k in under a year. When I inevitably succeed, he's paying for my DREAM trip to Japan!! (Here's how it's going so far. 👀) I'm documenting every single thing as I go so you can literally replicate it for whatever account you're trying to grow. And, as you can see from the list above, I’m not just posting a thousand reels on how to get followers. This is my life as I’m living it so there’s everything from my (insanely valuable) insights as a social media strategist to being a woman with a luteal phase. No bullshit and no advice from someone who figured it out after they already went viral. Come follow along on Instagram @bylaurendudley and let's kick his ass together! Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at ⁠theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#11
March 26 · 50 min
When “Good” Isn’t Enough: From Corporate Success to Soul-Led Living with Maya Faya Franco-Tayar
There’s a moment in life where everything looks right on paper but on a deeper level, it doesn't feel right. In this episode, Lauren sits down with one of her closest friends for a chaotic and fun conversation about how she has absolutely transformed. Maya’s journey is the perfect example of what it looks like to follow that pull even when it makes absolutely no sense. After building a successful career in pharmaceutical advertising in New York, she walked away from it all to travel the world. Maya shares her experience choosing expansion over comfort. Lauren and Maya get honest about the tension between stability and freedom, what happens when you outgrow a life you once loved, and the courage it takes to start over because you are curious about what else life has to offer. Maya's story takes us across continents, through the isolation and unexpected beauty of COVID in Cape Town, and into a deeply transformative period of self-discovery. From navigating burnout and identity shifts to exploring meditation, yoga, and somatic practices, Maya opens up about the inner work that changed how she sees herself and what she wants from life. This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the most aligned path is the least predictable. Key Takeaways Why travel and new environments expand your perspective like nothing else can How personal growth requires sitting with past experiences you’ve avoided What meditation actually means and why it’s not just emptying your brain How all your different experiences come together to create your life path Why staying curious and willing to be uncomfortable is essential for long-term growth Building a career as a multi-passionate person New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Maya is a lover of the ocean, one of Lauren’s best friends, a certified yoga teacher, former pharmaceutical copywriter, and writer who has completely transformed on her path of creativity, self-discovery, and personal growth. After leaving a successful career in advertising to travel the world, she has lived in multiple countries and built a life rooted in exploration and intentional living. Now based in Cape Town, Maya is deepening her work in meditation, yoga, and breathwork, while also exploring creative projects including writing and AI-driven storytelling. Listen to this episode to discover what Maya has learned in Hindsight. Maya’s Recommendations The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg The Power of Now: A guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle Favorite Podcast (other than Hindsight of course!): Hidden Brain Also Mentioned Leen’s Podcast Episode and her program, Beyond Lauren’s Current Read (with Patrick) - The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida Connect with Maya Faya Franco-Tayar 📱 Instagram - @mayafayaa Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley⁠ 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at ⁠theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#10
March 19 · 1 hr 3 min
How to Build Career Freedom Before You Need It: Conversation with Gabriela Flax
In this episode, Lauren sits down with Gabriela Flax to talk about why everyone should be proactively building flexibility, financial independence, and leverage well before they need to rely on it. We chat about career ownership, personal branding, and why more women should be thinking about what she calls “trimester zero.” Gabriela shares how her experience with burnout and desire to build a career around her zone of genius led her to rethink traditional job security. Rather than relying on a single employer or income stream, she focuses on building multiple forms of career equity that give people more control over how they work and earn. The conversation explores why personal branding is no longer optional, how the creator economy is reshaping opportunity, and why the next generation of professionals may need a completely different approach to career planning than the one many of us were taught. If you’ve ever wondered how to future-proof your career, build financial autonomy, or create more freedom in how you work, this episode is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Key Takeaways Why Gabriela encourages women to plan for “trimester zero” before having children “Micro-squiggles” and how these shifts can turn a boring career into a life you love The limitations of traditional career advice in today’s rapidly changing economy How building multiple forms of career equity can protect your long-term opportunities Why personal branding has become a critical skill The mindset shift from seeking security to creating leverage How the creator economy is opening new paths to independence and influence Practical ways to start building flexibility and optionality into your career today New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Gabriela Flax is a career coach and creator of Pivot School. She is a powerhouse of information and inspiration for people who want to change their career path, whether that’s with “micro-squiggles” or a full 180 degree revamp. Gabriela is active on Substack, LinkedIn and TikTok where she shares actionable tips on how to prepare in your “trimester zero” and what it means to build a life around your zones of genius. Listen to this episode to discover what Gabriela has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Gabriela 📱 TikTok - @gabriela_flax 📱 Instagram - @gabrielaflax 📄 Substack - gabrielaflax.substack.com 🖥️ Website - stan.store/GabrielaFlax 🤯 Product Recommendation Wisper Flow: Desktop Transcription App 📖 Book Recommendations Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy 10X is Easier Than 2X: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan The Surrender Experiment: My Journey Into Life’s Perfection by Michael Singer Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley⁠ 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - ⁠Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#9
March 12 · 56 min
Reclaiming Pleasure: Leen on Intuition, Tantra, and Living a Fully Expressed Life
Today’s guest is Leen, a coach and yoga teacher whose powerful presence Lauren first experienced at the Retreat Yourself wellness festival outside Cape Town. Before she even spoke a word, the entire room was captivated. During Leen’s pleasure manifestation ritual, the space filled with more than a hundred people transformed by a shared experience of joy, connection, and possibility. Leen shares the deeply personal moments that led her to leave a conventional career, follow her intuition, and build a life centered around embodiment, pleasure, and spiritual practice. We learn more about tantric yoga and the daily rituals that keep Leen centered. Lauren and Leen talk about a major struggle for high-achieving women: the constant pressure to produce, achieve, and care for everyone else while our own pleasure and creativity fall to the bottom of the list. Leen encourages us to prioritize the time and space to connect with our own pleasure and learn to create safety in our bodies. If you’ve ever felt the pull toward a more grounded life, but wondered what it actually takes to follow it, this conversation will leave you with plenty to think about. Key Takeaways What a pleasure manifestation ritual actually is and why it’s so powerful Leen’s journey from a traditional career in Brussels to teaching yoga and tantra How conditioning from society and family can shape our choices Why pleasure and embodiment are essential for creativity, intuition, and wellbeing The importance of making space for joy, play, and non-productive time How reclaiming pleasure can change the way we live, work, and relate to others The work Leen does helping women release shame and reconnect with their selves How tantric principles can deepen intimacy and connection in long-term relationships The role of masculine and feminine energy in attraction and polarity Why becoming your most authentic self naturally creates magnetism New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Leen is an certified tantric Hatha Yoga teacher and a certified Sex, Love, and Relationship VITA coach who has been helping people connect with their pleasure for last 10 years. She was born in Belgium but lives as a citizen of the world, traveling to learn and facilitate sessions for pleasure and embodiment. Listen to this episode to discover what Leen has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Leen 📱 Instagram - @leen.s.coaching 🖥️ Website - leen-s.com 🎙️Podcast - Sex & Soul on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 📖 Book Recommendations The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer Books by David Deida, the Grandfather of Polarity Beyond is a high-level immersion program for successful women that starts in April. For couples, Unstoppable Lovers opens in May 2026. Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - ⁠Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#8
March 5 · 23 min
Follow the Breadcrumbs: My Hindsight on Growth, Relationships & Radical Accountability
Hi, just me today! I woke up with a lot on my mind and challenged myself by hitting record. Today’s episode is my hindsight about relationships, intuition, discomfort, and patterns worth unlearning. In this solo episode, I’m sharing four reflections that have been top of mind for me lately. This one is personal, a little woo-woo in places, and very much a stream-of-consciousness (but cleaned up by my editor) download. If you’ve been feeling stuck or like the universe is trying to tell you something more, then this conversation is for you. Key Takeaways Insights from a recent wellness festival and psychic reading Rethinking the idea that relationships should always be “improving” Learning to allow “winter seasons” in relationships without panic What it means to follow the breadcrumbs in your life Why ignoring your intuition keeps you stuck My growing curiosity around Taoist philosophy and the flow of life The tension between stability and the desire to explore Why discomfort is often a sign that you are living fully, so embrace it! Radical accountability vs. victim mindset Why feeling your emotions matters, and so does knowing how to move on The relationship patterns I see people repeating (and why) Becoming someone you actually admire New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Resources from Today’s Episode 🎙️“Out of Your Mind: Essential Listening from the Alan Watts Audio Archives” on Spotify 📖Tao Ta Ching: The Essential Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of the Tao by Lao Tzu 📱Amanda Fowler on Instagram - ⁠@justmandss Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at ⁠theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#7
February 26 · 1 hr 9 min
Menu Psychology, Midlife Confidence & Designing Life on Your Terms: Conversation with Annica Wainwright
What happens when you stop building your life by default…and start designing it on purpose? In this episode of Hindsight, Lauren sits down with Annica, a former restaurant critic turned menu psychology expert, for an honest conversation about curiosity, independence, and what it really means to build a life that fits your joy. From growing up on a tiny Swedish island to travelling young to building a highly specialized business in hospitality, Annica shares how following her natural interests led her to unexpected success and freedom. We talk about menu psychology, building a business that fits your life instead of what’s expected, choosing to be childfree, and why your 40s and 50s might actually be your best years yet. Key Takeaways Growing up on a tiny Swedish island and how independence starts early Why curiosity has been Annica’s lifelong superpower The surprising psychology behind how customers read menus and how Annica because the “Menu Geek” Why charging for value (not time) changes everything The “pub test” rule for choosing clients Building a business that prioritizes lifestyle over scale The unexpected joy (and obsession) of pickleball Confidence, boundaries, and caring less what people think in midlife Being childfree by choice and navigating societal expectations Why long-term relationships need both togetherness and independence The book that validated Annika’s entire business philosophy New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Annica Wainwright is the “Menu Geek” and she lives out her love of food by helping restaurants refine their guest experience and connect with the people eating at their table. She is passionate about travel, pickleball and enjoying life to the fullest. Listen to this episode to discover what Annica has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Annica 📱 Instagram - @2_forks 🖥️ Website - 2forks.co.uk 🖥️ LinkedIn - Annica Wainwright: Biggest Menu Geek in the World 📖 Book Recommendation - Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley⁠ 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at ⁠theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#6
February 19 · 1 hr 5 min
Fun Over Fear: Adam Faulkner on Fatherhood, Creativity, and Why Joy Might Be the Strategy You’re Missing
What changes when you become a parent and suddenly everything that used to feel urgent…doesn’t? In this episode of Hindsight, Lauren chats with Adam Faulkner only a few months after he became a father for the first time. Adam shares what the early months of fatherhood have really looked like, from the mental load, the guilt of working versus being present, and how it’s forced him to radically reassess what actually matters. This deeply honest conversation explores identity shifts, creative courage, and how so many of us are optimizing the joy out of our lives. We talk about Adam’s evolving philosophy on content, creativity, and human connection in what he calls a growing “trust recession.” Adam makes a compelling case that in a world drowning in content, the real advantage now belongs to people willing to have real conversations and create from a place of genuine fun. Key Takeaways How becoming a father reshaped Adam’s priorities almost overnight The hidden mental load of early parenthood (especially for self-employed parents) Why the guilt of working vs. being present can hit harder than expected How travel to Japan reconnected Adam with his spirit of adventure Why Adam believes we’re entering a “trust recession” online Why stand-up is harder than almost any other form of public speaking The surprising role of cultural relevance in viral content Why “fun” is now a core business filter for Adam The balance between creating for yourself vs. your audience Whether AI will push humans back toward more meaningful work Why most people don’t need permission — they need momentum New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Adam Faulkner is a creative in many forms: musician, stand-up comedian, professional marketer and human who lives a life centered on fun. He recently became a father to an adorable daughter and finds great joy in his family. Listen to this episode to discover what Adam has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Adam 📱 TikTok & Instagram - @comedyadamf 🖥️ Website - adamfaulkner.co.uk 🖥️ LinkedIn - Adam Faulkner: Make Marketing Fun AF 📖 Book Recommendations Fiction = 1984 by George Orwell Non-Fiction = The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Lauren’s Suggestion = Before & After: The Hilarious Guide to Changing Your Life by Jimmy Carr Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - ⁠Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#5
February 12 · 53 min
From London to the Seaside: How Sean Built A Community Café That Actually Means Something
What happens when you stop chasing the “sensible” career path… and start building something that actually feels like you? In this episode, Lauren sits down with Sean — lifelong creative, former London resident and now co-owner of a thriving community café in Hastings. What started as a monthly pop-up serving homemade bacon rolls has grown into a full-time café that provides a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, and a powerful example of what happens when you listen to the city residents and follow what works. We talk about creative careers, dyslexia, ADHD, small-town living, and what it really means to build something that belongs to the community. This conversation is honest, funny, grounded, and surprisingly moving. Key Takeaways Moving from London to Hastings and why small towns can be magic Growing up dyslexic and with ADHD in the 90s and getting diagnosed later in life Why specialising isn’t always the answer (especially now) Building a freelance career after three years in a “real job” wasn’t the right fit Creating a café that’s genuinely community-led Why being a queer-owned business is reality NOT a marketing tactic The line between standing for something and being performative Handling online backlash without turning your business into a battleground Why events are their real marketing strategy, not ads And the advice Sean would give his younger self about wearing “too many hats” New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Sean is a freelance creative turned café co-owner, originally from the North of England and now based in Hastings. Alongside his husband Daniel, he runs a community-focused “gastro caf” known for homemade bacon rolls, specialty coffee and high-quality events. “I spent too long wishing I was someone else. Eventually you realise — you just are who you are.” - Sean Connect with Sean ☕ Visit the Caf - Grey Skull Coffee at St Andrew's Square, Waldegrave St, Hastings TN34 1SJ, United Kingdom 📱 Instagram - @greyskullcoffee 📱 TikTok- @greyskullcoffee Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley
#4
February 5 · 47 min
From Expat to AI Expert: How Elyssa Darling Reinvented Her Career and Identity
Lauren sits down with Elyssa Darling for an honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and learning to build a life on your own terms. Elyssa shares her journey from growing up in the United States to moving abroad with young children—first to Bangkok, then to the UK—and how living across cultures reshaped her worldview. Elyssa talks about what it’s really like to raise children as cultural hybrids, the quiet grief and courage of rebuilding life after divorce in a foreign country, and the nonlinear process of asking: Who am I now and what do I actually want? She also talks about her shift outside of traditional marketing to AI consultancy and training teams to work more efficiently. Listen to this episode for answers to your AI questions and to learn how an automated assistant can remove friction from work and personal life. This is a conversation about choice and self-trust in any country, career, or seasons of life. Key Takeaways Moving from the US to Thailand with two small children in just six weeks Raising children across multiple cultures and building “world citizens” Culture shock, curiosity, and what living abroad teaches you about yourself Divorce, single motherhood abroad, and rebuilding without a roadmap Feeling professionally stuck—and what it’s like to be “experienced but invisible” in a new country Discovering AI as a tool for empowerment, not replacement Building a business by following curiosity instead of credentials Practical AI use cases for work, home, and mental load reduction Custom GPTs, automation, and how to save time without losing your voice Ethical AI use, data safety, and why discernment matters Emotional responsibility, boundaries, and becoming your own hero New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe and if a conversation inspires you, share it with a friend who would love these insights too. Elyssa Darling is a marketing strategist turned AI consultant who is raising her cultures and rebuilding her life on her own terms after divorce. Originally from the United States, she took a bold leap abroad — living first in Bangkok, then settling in the UK. In the process of inventing herself, Elyssa also created a new career path for herself. She trains teams to work smarter with AI tools, with a particular focus on marketing execution, customer insight, and lead follow-up systems. Her work is as much about clarity and freedom as it is about technology. Listen to this episode to discover what Elyssa has learned in Hindsight. Connect with Elyssa Darling 📱 LinkedIn - Elyssa Darling | AI Marketing Strategist 🖥️ Website - darlingaisolutions.com 📖 Book Recommendation - The Road by Cormac McCarthy Connect with Lauren Dudley 📱 Instagram - @bylaurendudley⁠ 🖥️ Website - Purpose-First Social Media at theauxo.com⁠ 📖 Poetry Collection - Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes by Lauren Marie Dudley

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