Provoking Possibilities

Lauren Best

Join Certified Hypnotherapist and Founder of Possibilities Universe, Lauren Best, for intentional conversations with curious souls who have embraced the courage to follow their heart and intuition, even amidst the unknown. Alongside their inspiring stories, Lauren shares her own personal reflections on discovering authentic ways of being in a world that often strives for perfection. This podcast is designed to inspire you to open your mind to new possibilities, empowering you to create a life you truly love while nurturing your mind, body, and soul.
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Balancing the Acts of Self-Love and Support with Kara Joshi

Provoking Possibilities

09/21/23 • 35 min

This week I'm joined by my incredible friend and client, Kara Joshi, a beacon of strength and compassion, who's going to take us on a heartfelt journey of supporting loved ones through addiction while also tending to our own well-being. Kara's story is a shining example of resilience, and today, we're diving deep into the art of finding that delicate balance in life. Yes, we're tackling a tough topic, addiction, but I promise this episode is all about hope, love, and self-care!

In this touching conversation, Kara and I chat about her experience with having a loved one with addiction issues, and how she has reevaluated how she shows up for others and for herself with deep self-love and forgiveness.

Kara opens up about her personal journey, showing us the incredible power of shedding negative thought patterns and embracing daily practices that bring healing and positivity into our lives. It's nothing short of inspiring to witness her transformation, and I can't help but shower her with praise for her unwavering dedication to her healing journey!

Tune in now for a conversation filled with compassion, resilience, and advice on balancing the acts of self-love and support! 💞

Kara is a long-term yoga practitioner who was introduced to the practice by her mum. She also loves playing music, free-diving and taking photos of the people she loves.

Connect with Kara:
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/yoshjoshbagosh
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-joshi-7a2379aa/
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Lauren Best is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Provoker of Possibility. She works with Curious Individuals, Creative Entrepreneurs, and Conscious Companies who are ready to explore how they can do things differently in their work and life.
She creates spaces and experiences that share with them the tools to dive into a world of self-discovery and growth where they can unlock an even greater potential inside of themselves using their subconscious minds.
Lauren has collaborated with public and private sector organizations, small businesses and solopreneurs across the globe from Canada to the UK, Netherlands, Australia, The United States and Singapore to help folks move through the noise, envision and come up with new ideas, and create bite-sized plans of action that support their desired area of transformation.

Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

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Using the Enneagram to Unlock Your Authentic Self with Jackie Coban

Provoking Possibilities

12/14/23 • 33 min

Were you as crazy about those quizzes in CosmoGirl and J-14 magazines as I was as a tween? 🤭 I’ve always been curious to find out more about myself because of how it made me feel understood... but I never really knew what to do with it. You too?
In this week's episode, I’m joined by Life Coach and a Personality Coach/Enneagram Coach, Jackie Coban, to talk about the enneagram and how it can be used as an amazing explorative tool for us to understand ourselves on a deeper level while embracing the magical parts of our personalities and what makes us, us.
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Jackie Coban, referred to affectionately as, “An Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove,” and is passionate beyond belief about making sure that self-awareness is demystified, once and for all. She is a Life Coach and a Personality Coach/Enneagram Coach. She is a dynamic, out-of-the-box thinker and champion for personalities who believe they are limitless. Her passion is simple:

HELPING PEOPLE CRAFT THEIR OWN NARRATIVE WITH THE RIGHT LANGUAGE, TOOLS, AND INSIGHT to enjoy their human experience and live their dream life as themselves.

Jackie is a heart-centered giver with a remarkable sense of purpose. Her down-to-earth approach provides a safe space for the reformer, the giver, the achiever, the individualist, the observer, the guardian, the enthusiast, the challenger, and the peacemaker to take their places at the table, whatever that means for them. She is an obsessive learner and avid question-asker who firmly believes everyone’s personality is dying to shine through and dominate the world — they just need to be asked the right question.
Connect with Jackie
Website: http://tablefor9coaching.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-coban-267233277/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tablefor9coaching/
9 Journal Prompts for Each Type: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64de4091c7567cef7b9f69f5
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Lauren Best is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Provoker of Possibility. She works with Curious Individuals, Creative Entrepreneurs, and Conscious Companies who are ready to explore how they can do things differently in their work and life.
She creates spaces and experiences that share with them the tools to dive into a world of self-discovery and growth where they can unlock an even greater potential inside of themselves using their subconscious minds.
Lauren has collaborated with public and private sector organizations, small businesses and solopreneurs across the globe from Canada to the UK, Netherlands, Australia, The United States and Singapore to help folks move through the noise, envision and come up with new ideas, and create bite-sized plans of action that support their desired area of transformation.

Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

Elevating Your Brand and Purpose Using Human Design with Stephanie Zhong

Provoking Possibilities

06/22/23 • 35 min

Are you feeling like you’re not living up to your full potential because you’re constantly trying to fit into societal norms? In a world that often values conformity over authenticity, it can be hard to embrace our uniqueness and let it be the shining point of our business.

In this episode, brand storytelling coach and human design expert Stephanie Zhong talks about the importance of embracing your unique self in branding and marketing using Human Design as the blueprint. She also shares her personal journey of overcoming shyness and fear of being visible to now becoming a successful brand strategist and coach.

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Stephanie Zhong is a brand storytelling coach, human design expert , and a connector of seemingly unconnectible ideas. In this episode, she explains how she helps mission-driven entrepreneurs own the power of their brand story and their human design type to gain greater success and joy -- by being more YOU.
She brings to her clients more than 20 years of expertise in online media and marketing, for non-profits (including Planned Parenthood and Teach For America), start-ups (including Teach.Org and Work for Humanity) and civic organizations (like the City of Los Angeles).

Through her signature program, Own Your Message, she has also helped founders, coaches and consultants go from being best-kept secrets to undeniable authorities.

Her expertise has been featured in Balance the Grind, ShoutOutLA, Washington Post Express and podcasts such as Square Peg Entrepreneurs, Coach the Coach, LifeForce, and the You Should Write A Book About That podcasts. She’s led brand storytelling workshops at Moxie Camp, SheCatalysts, Prime Time and the U.S. State Department.

Connect with Stephanie
Website: stephaniezhong.com
Book a personalized human design reading: https://www.stephaniezhong.com/book-human-design-reading
Get Unlock Your Creative Code course: https://programs.stephaniezhong.com/unlock-creative-code-course (use code PROVOKECREATIVITY to get it for free)
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Lauren Best is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Provoker of Possibility. She works with Curious Individuals, Creative Entrepreneurs, and Conscious Companies who are ready to explore how they can do things differently in their work and life.
She creates spaces and experiences that share with them the tools to dive into a world of self-discovery and growth where they can unlock an even greater potential inside of themselves using their subconscious minds.
Lauren has collaborated with public and private sector organizations, small businesses and solopreneurs across the globe from Canada to the UK, Netherlands, Australia, The United States and Singapore to help folks move through the noise, envision and come up with new ideas, and create bite-sized plans of action that support their desired area of transformation.

Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

Tapping into the Heart of Entrepreneurship with Kristina Todorova

Provoking Possibilities

11/23/23 • 34 min

In this week's heartfelt episode, I'm joined by the amazing transformational life coach, Kristina Todorova. ✨ Together, we unravel Kristina's journey into the world of entrepreneurship, delving into the significance of mental health and the extraordinary power of community! Kristina passionately shares the wisdom she gained through surrendering control, releasing ego, and navigating her path from a place of love and intuition. This profound journey ultimately led her to birth the Co-Created Hub—an inclusive haven for entrepreneurs and startup pioneers.

Her narrative serves as a gentle reminder that it's perfectly okay to feel overwhelmed and, more importantly, that prioritizing our mental health is not just beneficial but vital. But this isn't your typical success story.. It's a raw and real conversation that magnifies the impact of gratitude, the beauty of authenticity, and the transformational magic that happens when you work from the heart. ❤️

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Kristina Todorova is a certified Transformational Life Coach, Business Strategist, and founder of the Co-created Hub and Coaching for Transformers – an award-winning coaching company specializing in intuitive coaching & consulting. Following working as a trainer and corporate coach with international organisations, Kristina embarked on the path of entrepreneurship in 2017 by setting up her coaching practice.

Connect with Kristina
Website: https://www.thecocreatedhub.com/?fbclid=PAAabh23Osk8c4oPe5ADp5bcOtIubebPda2eCAcMa7rG8t8eJp2ZrVVbBQad0_aem_AYtqmdkw4eC1-MDQjK7e9Ksf8pisc944bCDW0QDHeP42oly-6B6rs5OtpSTLEPHQyWk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinartodorova/
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Lauren Best is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Provoker of Possibility. She works with Curious Individuals, Creative Entrepreneurs, and Conscious Companies who are ready to explore how they can do things differently in their work and life.
She creates spaces and experiences that share with them the tools to dive into a world of self-discovery and growth where they can unlock an even greater potential inside of themselves using their subconscious minds.
Lauren has collaborated with public and private sector organizations, small businesses and solopreneurs across the globe from Canada to the UK, Netherlands, Australia, The United States and Singapore to help folks move through the noise, envision and come up with new ideas, and create bite-sized plans of action that support their desired area of transformation.

Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself! + Ways to Find Your Intuition and Creativity Through Old Stories

Provoking Possibilities

05/18/23 • 41 min

Are any of your old experiences making things harder for you in your life now? It’s quite possible...
In this episode, I look back on some of the pivotal experiences and moments in my journey that brought me to the place of becoming a Certified Hypnotherapist. I share how some of the old stories from these experiences influenced me to operate in a space where I was driven by fear and limiting my creativity, to now trusting in the process of my experiences.
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Lauren Best is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Provoker of Possibility. She works with Curious Individuals, Creative Entrepreneurs, and Conscious Companies who are ready to explore how they can do things differently in their work and life.

She creates spaces and experiences that share with them the tools to dive into a world of self-discovery and growth where they can unlock an even greater potential inside of themselves to live a more easeful, authentic, and fun life they love.

Aside from working privately with clients using Hypnosis and Design Thinking modalities, Lauren also facilitates wellness workshops and group hypnosis sessions within corporate spaces, for existing community audiences, and in collaboration with organizations and wellness brands.

Lauren has collaborated with individuals, public and private sector organizations, small businesses and solopreneurs across the globe from Canada to the UK, Netherlands, Australia, The United States and Singapore to help these folks move through the noise, envision and come up with new ideas, and create aligned action that’s authentic to them.

Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

Experience Hypnosis Live!

Provoking Possibilities

07/20/23 • 34 min

Are you interested to experience how hypnosis can help you upgrade your mindset and live a life you love? Maybe you have been experiencing burnout; more stress than you’ve ever felt before, socially, health-wise, energetically; loss in energy or motivation, maybe you’ve found yourself feeling reactive or defeated in your work, in your relationships, or with yourself?

This episode is for anyone experiencing stuckness or uncertainty in ANY part of their life. You can expect to learn about hypnosis and be guided through a visualization that will encourage you to keep dreaming about your life, even during such uncertain times when new possibilities might feel cloudy. I hope this session leaves you with a deep sense of relaxation and calm, moving through the noise of what has been keeping you from a place of disconnect to loving yourself and trusting your intuition.
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Lauren has collaborated with public and private sector organizations, small businesses and solopreneurs across the globe from Canada to the UK, Netherlands, Australia, The United States and Singapore to help these folks move through the noise, envision and come up with new ideas, and create bite-sized plans of action that support their desired area of transformation.

Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

Letting Go and Embracing Change- A Path to Personal Growth

Provoking Possibilities

10/05/23 • 34 min

Let’s explore the topic of change.
In this week's episode, I'll be sharing my own personal experiences in navigating change and, more importantly, embracing it as a powerful force in my life. I'll discuss how granting ourselves permission to change can be a transformative process, one that opens doors to explore new horizons we never even knew existed.
But this episode isn't just about my journey—it's an invitation for you to embark on your own transformative adventure. Whether you're seeking personal growth, a deeper understanding of the world, or simply the inspiration to welcome change with open arms, I encourage you tune in and join me on this journey filled with infinite possibilities.

Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

The Power of the Mind-Body Connection with Michelle Gazze

Provoking Possibilities

10/19/23 • 36 min

Ever wondered how our bodies possess an incredible ability to sense when things are out of energetic alignment even before our conscious minds catch on? This week, Michelle Gazze joins the podcast and unveils the secrets behind the innate mind-body connection that we all possess and how to tap into it!
If you're seeking a more profound sense of purpose, fulfillment, and joy, this episode will take you on a soulful exploration of faith, community, storytelling, and the power of intuition! Michelle shares invaluable rituals that can strengthen your mind-body connection, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with more resilience and grace. I hope you'll discover how building confidence and trust, both in yourself and the universe, can lead to a life you've only dreamed of.
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Michelle Gazze is a purpose-driven Communications and Community Engagement professional and published writer who has led community investment initiatives for non–profits, and private and public organizations. Michelle is committed to using her talent to inspire connections that create influence and transform relationships in the community through intentional partnerships and communications initiatives that are culturally relevant, socially conscious, and inclusive.

Recipient of the 2021 Emerging Leader in Philanthropy award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Manitoba Chapter, Michelle continues to do soul work deeply rooted in faith, community and storytelling. She is passionate about creating environments that support inclusivity for new Canadians through her volunteer work with the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, the Rising Stars Foundation and the True North Youth Foundation.

Connect with Michelle
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegazze/

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Lauren Best is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Provoker of Possibility. She works with Curious Individuals, Creative Entrepreneurs, and Conscious Companies who are ready to explore how they can do things differently in their work and life.
She creates spaces and experiences that share with them the tools to dive into a world of self-discovery and growth where they can unlock an even greater potential inside of themselves using their subconscious minds.
Lauren has collaborated with public and private sector organizations, small businesses and solopreneurs across the globe from Canada to the UK, Netherlands, Australia, The United States and Singapore to help folks move through the noise, envision and come up with new ideas, and create bite-sized plans of action that support their desired area of transformation.

Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

The Secret To Unlocking Your Flow State with Gail Kraft

Provoking Possibilities

07/06/23 • 35 min

Have you ever been able to tap into your "flow state"?
In this episode, I welcome renowned speaker and creator of "The Flow Formula" Gail Craft to the podcast! Together we embark on a fascinating exploration of the concept of flow and its profound impact on their lives. Gail reveals the secret to unlocking your true potential and living a life that's uniquely yours, as well as real-life stories of being in the flow state and how it has sparked creativity, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking!

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Gail Kraft’s Boston roots have led her down a path of self-discovery from a young age, and have shaped her into a masterful Business, Leadership, and Spirituality Leader. She is a powerful speaker, creator of “The Flow Formula,” a trainer for “The Journey To Enlightenment,” an author of “The Empowering Process, “and is host of the “Empowering Process Podcast.” Gail’s focus in life is to help others create harmony with their mind, body, and spirit so that they can operate IN PURPOSE...always.

Gail’s experiences and commitment to following her intrinsic calling have paved her path to success and have also given her the knowledge to empower others to embrace their lives.

Connect with Gail
COMPLIMENTARY session:
https://calendly.com/empoweringp.../complimentary-session...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gail.kraft.77
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaillkraft/
The Empowering Process Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfpAVsww0dryzmcEiPbMgjg

Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

Healing the Nervous System & Reconnecting with Your Body with Jackie Stewart

Provoking Possibilities

07/27/23 • 32 min

In this podcast episode, I'm excited to introduce our guest, Jackie Stewart. Jackie is a coach specializing in nervous system healing and alignment with soul's desires. She has an incredible story to share about her personal journey towards authenticity in her marriage, which ultimately led her to confront deep-seated trauma and anxiety.
Through her own experiences, Jackie discovered the power of nervous system healing and somatic embodiment work. These practices completely transformed her life and inspired her to help others on their own healing journeys.
During our conversation, we dive into the importance of integrating self-care practices into our daily lives and completing the stress cycle. Jackie emphasizes the significance of listening to our bodies and the transformative power of nervous system regulation.
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Jackie Stewart is a podcast host, who is using her own journey of living and building a life in alignment with her soul's desires to inspire others to do the same. That means letting go of limiting beliefs, letting go of people and patterns that no longer serve her, healing ancestral wounds, breaking generational curses, manifesting her wildest dreams, embracing her nature in love, sex and motherhood and trusting herself through it all.
Connect with Jackie
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/jackiestewartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.jackiestewart/
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Links: https://linktr.ee/laurenbest_co

Website: https://lauren-best.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhollybest/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laurenbest_co

Free Hypnosis Audio: https://www.lauren-best.com/dreaming-during-uncertainty-hypnosis-audio/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit possibilitiesinbetween.substack.com/subscribe

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