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You"ve Got Lael

You are already awesome. And you are here for more. Hi, I am Lael Petersen, a social worker, life coach and mom. I believe women are uniquely equipped to change the world, we just sometimes forget. My vision is to live in a world where women remember their power, build their skills for change, and work together to create a more just and equitable world for all to thrive. In this podcast, we are going to talk about the common challenges women face when it comes to self-care and living their life

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Episode 74: Pressing Pause

You"ve Got Lael ·

2024/02/09

"Rest is the bridge between where you are and where you want to be." - Octavia Raheem In this episode, Lael talks about taking a break from the You've Got Lael podcast. She shares what led to this decision, what the future might hold and how you might benefit from pressing pause on something in your life as well. Perhaps even something you love. In the meantime, you can stay connected with Lael by joining her email list, attending an upcoming event or reaching out via website, email or phone. Hope

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Episode 73 What Gives Life Meaning with Erik Melver

You"ve Got Lael ·

2023/12/21

Figuring out our life purpose can feel daunting. It's like we're supposed to have some a-ha moment where it becomes clear why we're here and what we're meant to do. For me, life purpose has been more of a slow unfolding. An ongoing process of noticing what gives my life meaning. That's what we're talking about on the podcast today. About our Guest: Erik Melver is a Fine and Performing arts teacher living in Saudi Arabia. Twelve years ago he tested the theory that 10,000 hours could make you an

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Episode 72: Finding Our Roots with Tema Okun

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2023/12/14

I invited educator, writer, artist and activist Tema Okun (she/her) to talk with us about holiday traditions, rituals, and cultural appropriation. What she offered was deep wisdom from her personal life and decades of work as a DEI facilitator, author and professor. I hope this episode prompts reflection and provides encouragement to keep healing and growing. Tema Okun has spent over 35 years working with and for organizations, schools, and community-based institutions as a trainer, facilitator,

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Episode 71: No More Business as Usual with Brooke...

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2023/11/30

Attention business owners! Have you noticed business has changed? The strategies we were using prior to 2020 are not working. People are not investing, purchasing and committing like they used to. You have changed, too. The strategies you were using before don't feel as aligned. What needs to change about your business in order to meet yourself and your customers where they are at? About our guest: Brooke Monaghan is a business coach and the founder of Fruition Growth Network, an online community

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Episode 70 Taking Accountability and Repairing Harm...

You"ve Got Lael ·

2023/11/16

For most of us, the holiday season is a trigger for unhealed hurts. The rifts in our relationships and in our culture can be painfully present. Rebecca Greenidge joins us today to talk about taking accountability and repairing harm. Whether it's in your family, social circle, work culture or larger community, chances are you have a relationship or two that needs healing. Today's episode shared WHY repairing the harm we've caused is foundational for our own healing and for ending oppression in all

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Episode 69: Renegotiating Our Relationships with...

You"ve Got Lael ·

2023/11/02

Are you feeling stagnant or stale in your long-term relationship? Are you tired of feeling responsible for maintaining the passion in your marriage? Feeling like the only choices on the table are to live as roommates, have an affair or get divorced? What if there is another way? What if we've been taught a very narrow view of what a healthy, committed relationship might entail? This episode is for anyone who wants to renegotiate the terms of their long-term relationship AND for those committed to

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Episode 68: Making the Most of Liminal Spaces

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2023/10/19

Today we are talking about liminal spaces. Those times in our lives that feel unclear, foggy, uncertain. Times when we are in between one phase and another. Liminal spaces can be liberating and terrifying. They can be confusing and freeing. But liminal spaces are unavoidable. They are a part of life. On this episode, I offer you some practical tools for navigating these foggy and confusing times. From shifting your perspective to gleaning life lessons liminal spaces offer, I hope you feel a little

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Episode 67: Why Rest Matters

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2023/10/05

Rest is one of those seemingly simple concepts. Rest! How complex can that be? Doesn't everyone want to rest? Isn't rest inherently rewarding? If that were true, why are we a culture of burned out, overworked, and disconnected people? On today's episode, we're talking about the radical practice of rest. Not because I have it nailed, but because I'm practicing alongside you. Turns out rest, in its various forms, can be a powerful tool for liberation - if we are courageous enough to stick with it

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Episode 66: Helping When You Are Hurting with Tracey...

You"ve Got Lael ·

2023/09/21

While the podcast is on a short break, please enjoy this replay of one of our most popular episodes. This episode first aired in October 2021. I had asked my friend Tracey Biebel to join me to talk about what it's like to be a therapist or coach when your own life is falling apart. Because that's what was happening for me. Tracey has a private therapy practice in Portland, OR where she sees individuals and couples. When she is not at work she can be found spending time with her 2 teens, lifting

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Episode 65: The Wisdom of the Enneagram with Jessica...

You"ve Got Lael ·

2023/09/07

While we are on a short break from the podcast, please enjoy this replay of one of our most popular episodes. Jessica Denise Dickson is a cishet Black woman and life empowerment coach who teaches and coaches for the reclamation of our full humanity through the intersections of the Enneagram, antiracism, and embodiment. She believes that when Black women heal, the world heals. Jessica supports clients in healing work that leads us to equity, justice, and freedom on interpersonal and collective

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Episode 64: Deconstructing Gender with Tristan Katz...

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2023/08/24

We are on a short break between seasons. Please enjoy this replay of one of our most popular episodes! Tristan Katz (they/he) is a writer, educator, digital strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator. They offer training and consulting on gender equity, trans inclusion, queer competency, and justice-focused marketing practices. Tristan’s intention is to share this work with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens. Tristan is honored to have worked with and supported organizations and clients

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Episode 63: Neurodiversity with Greta West - Part 2

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2023/08/10

This is Part 2vof our conversation about neurodiversity with guest Greta West. Greta (she/her) is a speech and language pathologist who's passion is coaching and advocating for neurodivergent people. Lael and Greta provide insightful perspectives and thought-provoking ideas about neurodiversity and its impact on various aspects of life. They shed light on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and advocate for a society that embraces and uplifts them. Listeners are encouraged to

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Episode 62: Neurodiversity with Greta West - Part 1

You"ve Got Lael ·

2023/07/27

This is Part 1 of our conversation about neurodiversity with guest Greta West. Greta (she/her) is a speech and language pathologist who's passion is coaching and advocating for neurodivergent people. Lael and Greta provide insightful perspectives and thought-provoking ideas about neurodiversity and its impact on various aspects of life. They shed light on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and advocate for a society that embraces and uplifts them. Listeners are encouraged to

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Episode 61: I'm Not Doing Enough

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2023/07/13

If you pay attention to what's happening in the world, it's hard not to feel overwhelmed. There's so much pain and injustice. So many people, places and spaces that need advocacy and healing. Sometimes I feel like I'm not doing enough. That no one is doing enough. That things will never get better. Today, we're talking about where those feelings come from and what we can do when feeling anxious or hopeless about the state of the world. Resources mentioned in this episode: Nadia Bolz Weber

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Episode 60: Why Imagination Matters

You"ve Got Lael ·

2023/06/22

Today we delve into the power of visualization and manifestation. Not the individualistic, spiritual bypassy kind, but the visualization and dreaming that liberation leaders have been teaching for 100s of years. We spend a lot of time talking about what's terrible in the world. How does imaging the kind of world we want to live in shift our energy and our actions? How might focusing on what's possible create positive change in our communities? our schools? our places of work? I keep listening and

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Episode 59: Supporting Someone Who's Grieving with...

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2023/06/15

Michelle Ann Collins is a yoga therapist, wellness coach and author who partners with people experiencing grief, injury and other types of loss. After a series of losses in her own life, including her husband's death by suicide, Michelle turned her post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. She now helps others transform grief and less from barely surviving to joyful thriving. Her personal experience combined with her professional expertise makes her a valuable resource for anyone

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Episode 58: What We Can Do About the Houseless...

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2023/06/01

On this episode, we're talking with Tara Benavente (she/they) about the housing crisis, particularly in Portland, OR and what we can do about it. We explore common misconceptions and biases about unhoused folks. We talk about the systems (which are made up of people, btw) that contribute to houselessness and delay or block solutions to this crisis. You'll be invited to reflect on your own beliefs and biases and take action to be part of the solution. Tara's Bio: Tara is an indigenous CHamoru who

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Episode 57: Is it Self-Care or Self-Harm? with Steff...

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2023/05/18

In this episode, we're talking about something I think we benefit from talking about again and again: stress, burn out, and self-care. My guest is Steph Gallante, an Ayurveda Yoga Specialist, Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and Self-Care Coach and has a lot of wisdom to share on this topic. Steff and I talk about something else we think is important the self-care conversation - the specific ways dominant culture impacts how we care for ourselves (or don't.) We discuss... - Steph's

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Ep 56: Reclaiming Body Trust with Dana Sturtevant

You"ve Got Lael ·

2023/05/04

Our guest today is Dana Sturtevant (she/her) co-author of Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation. We're exploring diet culture, fatphobia, healthism and how we are impacted by and uphold these cultural norms. Reading their book shifted something deep in me. I'm already experimenting with new behaviors and ways of thinking. I'm curious where this conversation will lead you. A little about Dana: Dana Sturtevant, M.S., R.D. (she/her) is the co-founder of the Center for Body Trust and

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Episode 55: The Effort to Eradicate Trans People and...

You"ve Got Lael ·

2023/04/20

Jenn Burleton (she/they) is a musician, activist, educator and advocate for transgender children, adolescents and their families. She has been the director of the TransActive Gender Project at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education in Portland, OR for the past 17 years. Jenn join us today to share why there's been a recent uptick in anti-trans legislation, organized efforts to eradicate trans people, and what we can do about it. Why are we talking about this? Because none of us is well until

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