Energy Works Podcast

Play isn't frivolous, it's foundational.
Blaine tested it with watercolors and her stress biofeedback data shifted in real time. Stuart Brown MD's research and the ancient Sanskrit concept of Lila both confirm what the body already knows.

n this episode, Blaine talks about why slowing down is a skill the body has to practice, how stress patterns become normal, and a few simple techniques that can help bring your nervous system back into the present moment.

In this follow-up episode, Lauren and Blaine get personal about their own complicated relationships with play. From triathlon training to watercolor painting, to turning yard work into a spontaneous game, they explore why genuine play is one of the most powerful (and most neglected) tools for stress recovery, energy coherence, and healing.

We did it! Episode 100 of the Energy Works podcast is here .
Lauren and Blaine share the origin story of how this whole thing started and count down the TOP 5 most-loved episodes ever.

Nobody told Pat Gordon he was doing anything special.
He just meditated every morning, kept a hand-drawn art journal, quit smoking when he was ready, and stayed close to the people he loved.
Now he's almost 90 and one of the most peaceful, grounded humans we've ever met!

Lauren shares why retreats are so powerful for your nervous system, creativity, and sense of joy, and even how even a few hours offline can shift everything. Think of it as “summer camp” for adults, but with real, lasting transformation.

In this solo episode, Lauren explores how play boosts neuroplasticity, improves sleep, and supports long-term health. Inspired by research, you’ll learn why high performers prioritize play and how you can start, even in a busy life.

Blaine and Lauren have fun with a Vanity Fair wellness spoof article that hits a little too close to home. The article is packed with longevity hacks, including supplements, red light therapy, and biohacking routines.

In this solo episode, Lauren shares how wind in Chinese Medicine can impact your energy, mood, and nervous system. She demonstrates easy acupressure points to help you feel grounded and calm anytime, especially this season.

Blaine breaks down the powerful relationship between qi and blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine. From the foods you eat to the way you rest, she shares simple, grounded practices to help you feel more supported, energized, and replenished.

In this Big Ideas episode, Lauren talks with author and intuition teacher Hilary McCann Crowley about intuition as our “inner tutor.” They explore how intuition relates to consciousness, why the heart may sense what the mind can’t, and how developing intuition often comes from unlearning what blocks it.

In this solo episode, Lauren explores:
• The energetic “Field”
• Signs + symbols vs. literal messages
• How group resonance strengthens intuition
• Why quieting the nervous system helps us receive