The whole point of clearing life's excess from your plate isn’t to hop back into the ‘doing the most’ buffet lineIt’s gushing and relishing in the newfound space to do and be YOUBuckle up your panties & pull up bishes, it’s Libra Season Adulting Audit timeAudio Summary: The "Libra Season Adulting Audit" discusses personal growth and self-reflection during Libra season 2025. It addresses how individuals may unintentionally hinder their own progress, emphasizing the need to complete cycles and stop investing energy in outdated endeavors. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing one's strengths and boundaries, as offered by the cosmic egg, shark, and crocodile oracle cards to illustrate these points. It also introduces a special offer for personalized energy reset sessions during Libra season, priced at $111 per session or $450 for a bundle of four readings and a 2026 forecast, aimed at helping individuals recalibrate and rest.Full transcripts availableBonus Bits not found in the audio -How are you getting in your own way - Cosmic Egg* Themes to think about: lessons learned, reassessing barriers, completing cycles* Prompt to Ponder: what in your life is ready to be sunsetted and how can doing so be an easeful process?What’s working better for you than you realize - Shark* Themes to think about: hypervigilance, boundaries, relationships* Prompt to Ponder: what has you doing a double take and is it worth how much energy it's taking to keep tabs on it?How can you be your full ass self this month - Crocodile* Themes to think about: reflection, slowing down before leaping forward, spaciousness* Prompt to Ponder: what patterns can you notice around rushing in and overfilling your adulting plate?May these themes and prompts be brief enough that you actually have bandwidth to play with them, and may the next month be kind enough that you don’t feel the need to scream into pillows in the decor isle of your nearest department storeAnd in case it’s a bumpy bonfire of a time, I’ve got your back! Adultorium subscribers receive a monthly personalized reading, access to exclusive guest events and new offers, AND weekly adulting playcation prompts to add more rest and play to your daySee you in two weeks for our mid-season Vibes & Vises check in with embodiment prompts (read as ‘a mid-season “how are you really doing” check in’) to help you go from clusterf*ck to luster & luck in your adulting adventureIf you’re needing help, like YESTERDAYThe end of Virgo season marks the end of eclipse season and the need to recalibrate, rest, and reset your energy for the rest of 2025 - think ‘work smarter not harder’ vibes meets a snuggie. For all of Libra season The Great Eclipse Season Reset sessions are available for $111 or a jazz bundle of 4 sessions (monthly Sept-Dec 2025) and a 2026 forecast oracle reading for $450. Sessions equip you with personalized practices to take your overthinking cap off and put your embodiment beanie on through the lens of your unique Human Design cognition, determination, and environment types. 2026 oracle readings offer a 13-card look at which energetic themes and companions can support you each month and for the entire year. Learn more and lean into your reset.Thanks for reading The Adultorium. Subscribe for monthly readings and weekly musings for creative change makers Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textLori celebrates the sixth anniversary of "Improviding Life", reflecting on six years of business and personal growth. Transcripthttps://otter.ai/u/yHUySFzUuLcurkkMIWoUV2yCJXE?view=summaryCheers to 6 Years Sale: use code CHEERS6YEARS through June 30th, 2025Wake Up Willingly $6Synclarities Starter Kit $6Yes, And Yesterday $66Yes, And Yesterday + 1 Week EmbodiLIfe 1:1 Voxer Coaching $166EmbodiBiz 1:1 Voxer coaching day $166Surprise Bundle: 1:1 Voxer Coaching Week PLUS All of the offers I’ll create in the 6th year of business $619Leave a podcast review & email screenshot to hello@loricrawford.me for a chance to win the offer of your choice!OutlineAnniversary Reflection: Year One - Tool 1 Yes, And(June 2019 to May 2020) emphasizes the importance of creativity and bravery.Lori highlights that beginners are brave and that tailoring talents to the times is crucial for sustainability.The pandemic's impact is noted, with Lori creating the "Commute to Community" series to provide connection during lockdown.Year Two - Tool 2 If So, What Else(June 2020 to May 2021) focuses encouraging experimentation and engagement.Lori learns that supporters show strengths and that her unique approach is meaningful to others.The podcast's inception in 2020 is mentioned, marking its fifth year.Lori reflects on the importance of letting inspiration and ideas be good enough to lead to new opportunities.Year Three - Tool 3 A to C(June 2021 to May 2022) is about transitions, with Lori transitioning into motherhood.Lori self-publishes the "Body Bottle, Breast Digest", a postpartum support guide.The year is marked by collaborations and guest appearancesYear Four - Tool 4 - The Ship(June 2022 to May 2023) is about recognizing overthinking and under-serving, leading to a more rigid business approach which is challenging due to her pathological demand avoidance.Systems like hosting sites and email platforms are beneficial, but the creative energy is still lacking.Lori celebrates with a snack while recording, symbolizing a business birthday party.Year Five - Tool 5 - Build vs. Invent(June 2023 to May 2024) is about recognizing the importance of endings and limits.Lori launches and tests the "S**t Shifter Society," but closes it due to chronic illness and exhaustion.Lori reflects on the need to use her own tools for self-care Year Six - Tool 6 - I've Got Your Back(June 2024 to May 2025) is about recognizing the need for boundaries.Lori takes on too many grant clients, leading to burnout, firing herself from grant writing.The challenge of communicating needs to a distant community is noted.Anniversary Celebration and Future PlansThe episode ends with Lori wishing liste Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textILP: Adulting on Your Own Terms Pt 3Lori discusses a framework for achieving a fulfilling adult life, emphasizing that vision = goals + body cues + community. She explains how setting clear, achievable goals, such as reducing overwhelmed days or minimizing food waste, can help manage expectations and improve daily life. Body cues, like emotional responses serve as real-time metrics. Community involvement is crucial for collective care and sharing responsibilities, such as grocery shopping with roommates. Lori encourages listeners to apply this framework to their own lives, refining goals & body cues over time, & to consider how their actions influence & are influenced by their community.Transcripthttps://otter.ai/u/wzxzQ4IHrbvPgKv5guOHnh3Qp_UAction items• Identify a vision for an area of your adult life.• Determine the goals, body cues, and community aspects that can support that vision.• Share any insights or questions that come up from applying this framework.OutlineVision Equals Goals Plus Body Cues Plus Community• Lori introduces the concept of vision = goals + body cues + community.• Putting language to one's vision to make it tangible & relatable is highlighted.• They share a personal anecdote about avoiding goals due to pathological demand avoidance (PDA) & the subsequent re-sentimenting of goals.• Goals are likened to setting boundaries or "bumpers" in a bowling alley to manage expectations & avoid overwhelm.Setting Realistic Goals and Sub-Goals• Lori provides examples of achievable goals, such as reducing the number of days feeling overwhelmed & making more mindful food purchases.• The process of breaking larger goals into manageable sub-goals is discussed, such as creating a clear list of work deliverables.• The importance of having data & facts to advocate for oneself in meetings is emphasized.• Lori shares her initial resistance to goals due to external expectations & the need for self-defined metrics.Body Cues as Real-Time Metrics• Lori explains that body cues can serve as real-time metrics for progress, complementing external metrics that take time to materialize.• Ex. of body cues include feeling less emotional spikes when dealing with food waste & spending less time in the grocery store.• Identifying & recognizing body cues maintains motivation & belief in one's vision.Community as a Support System• Lori discusses the role of community in achieving one's vision, referencing the saying that we are the sum of the five people we spend the most time with.• The concept of collective care & community care is introduced, highlighting intergenerational & systemic nature of dysfunction.• The importance of doing one's part & bringing in community to support one's vision is emphasized.• Ex. of involving community in goals, such as sharing grocery shopping responsibilities with roommates, are provided.Practical Steps to Implement the Vision Formula• Apply the vision formula to different aspects of life, starting with defining an ideal day.• The process of identifying goals, body cues, & community involvement is outlined.• The flexibility of the vision formula allows for refinement & adjustment based on personal experiences.Engaging with the Community and Reflecting on Personal Vision• It’s important to acknowledge the collective influence on one's life & the role of community in achieving personal goals.• Adulting on one's own terms emphasizes the interconnectedness of individual actions & community support.• Ex. of community involvement empowering & shifting dynamics within relationships are pr Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textIn this episode of the Improviding Life Podcast, Lori explores the concept of redefining "adulting" to align with personal values and desires. She encourages listeners to envision their ideal day, using a tool called "A to C" to delve deeper into their thoughts. Lori emphasizes the shift from a rigid vision board to a mood board, focusing on desired emotions and feelings rather than specific, curated images. She also announces her upcoming initiative, "Nurture November," aimed at fostering community, relationships, and personal growth. Additionally, she introduces "Live More with Lori," a personalized two-week life coaching program to help individuals curate their ideal adult life.Transcripthttps://otter.ai/u/n769aXcJveRpbp3IAm-fyM_Vkw0Action items• Explore the idea of an "ideal day" and identify aspects of it that can be incorporated into one's current life.• Shift from a "vision board" approach to a "mood board" to capture the desired emotions and experiences.• Follow along with the host's "nurture November" theme across various platforms.• Consider signing up for the "Live More with Lori" one-on-one coaching program.OutlineDefining an Ideal Day• Lori introduces the episode, focusing on redefining what it means to "adult" and how to practice it in a way that aligns with one's own values and reality.• The first exercise involves contemplating whether an ideal day is possible .• Go deeper by questioning if/why productivity must be a part of their ideal day and to dream beyond current constraints.• Build a self-defined idea of an ideal day; ex. being responsible for only necessary tasks and using the rest of the time intentionally.Exploring an Ideal Day• Lori provides an example of an ideal day that includes slow mornings, visiting the park, working on a favorite project, socializing with friends, and relaxing at home.• Listeners are encouraged to pause the episode and reflect on their own ideal day.• The importance of micro-dosing the ideal day, suggesting small steps towards the ideal day make it more attainable.• Practicing these small steps helps in building a relationship with the ideal day, making it more accessible and achievable.Transitioning from Vision Boards to Mood Boards• Lori discusses the shift from vision boards, which focus on curated, exact images, to mood boards, which focus on desired emotions and feelings.• The mood board approach encourages listeners to consider how they want to feel in different moments, such as having a slow morning, socializing, or working on a project.• This approach allows for a variety of ways to achieve the desired emotions and moods, making the ideal day more flexible and achievable.Practical Application and Personal Reflection• Lori encourages listeners to practice the exercises and reflections discussed in the episode, pausing as needed to allow for deep contemplation.• The goal is to redefine adulting in a way that feels humane and aligned with one's values, setting a positive example for self and others.• Listeners are reminded that while constraints exist, there is still the ability to have choice and to create a fulfilling adult life.Announcements and Upcoming Events• Lori announces the theme for November, "Nurture November," focusing on nurturing communities, relationships, and the business.• The goal is to slow down towards the end of the year while having a clearer and less crowded plate for the future.• The episode includes a teaser for the launch of "Live More with Lori," a one-to-one life coaching offering opening November 1.• The coaching program aims to help listeners live thei Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textILP: Adulting on Your Own Terms Pt 1Lori Crawford explores the concept of "adulting" on the Improviding Life Podcast, emphasizing the need to redefine and personalize it. She critiques traditional views of adulting as miserable, isolating, and unsupportive, rooted in outdated and harmful structures like capitalism and patriarchy. Crawford shares her own experiences, highlighting the generational impact on her view of adulthood and the challenges of student loan debt. She encourages listeners to reflect on their inner parental voices, media influences, and to question whether they believe in the possibility of a fulfilling, joyful adult life. Crawford also promotes her one-on-one mentorship program aimed at helping individuals live their adult lives on their own terms.Transcripthttps://otter.ai/u/w3PZE-5yCZo-GFiYR5bBo7iSJA4Action items• [] Reflect on whose voice you hear first when you "mess up" and where your expectations of the "right way" to adult come from.• [] Consider what character or persona you think has "their s**t together" and examine the similarities and differences between that character and yourself.• [] Explore whether you believe an "ideal" adult life is possible and if you feel worthy of receiving it.Visit here to Live More with Lori Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textWe are diving deeper into our How Human Design Helps Me Human series with a very special to me episode where I finally proclaim that F**k Around & Find Out is the 3/5 profile anthemIf you have a 3/5 profile, have a 3 or a 5 in your profile, or are a human who knows other humans, this episode offers permission, possibilities, and playful ways to approach self reflection, knowledge sharing, and recoding your own story and energy with words that resonate with youWant to work with me? I have openings for Live More With Lori, my 1:1 embodiment coaching service - payment plans are available! Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textOur How Human Design Helps Me Human series continues with a solo episode exploring how I approach self-regulating through my undefined and open Human Design energy centers.As a Mental Projector I have 2 of the 9 centers defined, which means a LOT of openness in my chart.This episode clarifies the difference between having an undefined and an open center, and speaks to my experience with my 4 undefined and 3 open centers including how I look to those centers to clues to how I can best regulate my nervous system and take more humane care of myself.Remember to send a “text” through the Improviding Life buzzsprout page so I can respond in our next episode! Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textRachel Star is an Astrologer, Human Design practitioner, Cosmic Queen, and an overall ICON in the world of self-embodimentAnd she’s this weeks guest!We explore aspects of Astrology and Human Design natal charts that help us identify and life through our valuesAnd how living life as ourselves not only makes life more livable, but makes us ICONIC!You can join Rachel’s upcoming course on Human Design authority (decision making) types here!Connect with Rachel on Instagram and TikTok Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textGrab your HD charts and note what centers you have defined (hint: they’ll be colored in!)These are your super powers you’re meant to share with the worldAnd they also may be where you’ve been told your energy is big or too much by those around youI’m sorry if that was your experience, it certainly was mineAnd now that I know better, that my defined Head and Ajna are what make me me, I am absolutely re-sentimenting these energies for my own wellbeing and so you get the best of meIf something in this episode inspires you, share your thoughts with me through Buzzsprouts new Fan Mail feature where you can ask your questions and I’ll respond in our next episode! Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textThe Improviding Life Podcast welcomes Karyn Paige as our first guest for our How Human Design Helps Me Human series! We discuss our own entry ways into Human Design, how HD can support our anti-oppression and liberation practices, and how to be critical lovers by holding ourselves and one another accountable as we pursue being in right relationship despite the presence and heaviness of systemic oppression.More About Karyn: Karyn Paige is a certified Informed Practitioner of Human Design, a facilitator, speaker and coach. Her work centers the experiences of Women of Color from an intersectional perspective. She is here to help people find alignment by blending energy work and self-compassion to imagine the possibilities of a liberated world for themselves and the collective.Links:WebsiteFree HD chartInstagram Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textIt’s Human Design season on The Improviding Life Podcast!Join me for the upcoming How Human Design Helps Me Human Series where I will be sharing my personal experience with the Human Design energy system and inviting other HD practitioners and change makers onto the pod to share their own experiences, ways of serving, and change making magic through the lens of Human DesignTo get your own Human Design chart, you can enter your birth time, date, and location hereNext week we have a delightfully robust conversation with a very special guestUntil then, enjoy this dive into How Human Design Helps Me Human Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textEp 47 - Resting to Receive and Being a Gate Tender with Isabel BagsikIn today’s episode we are joined by Isabel Bagsik, Creativity Wellness Guide and very nourishing human to share space with!The TLDR:Your Creative Calling is Medicine-Why so many visionaries and change makers who identify as women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or as the child of immigrants feel like there aren't enough hours in the day for rest and self care, let alone creativity and play-How toxic capitalist ideals need you to believe your creativity should "just be a hobby" or "isn't worthy if it's not productive" and how to rewrite this narrative-Why the prioritization of rest and creativity is the secret to an abundant income that lets you help support your loved ones, donate to causes you care about, and travel the world-How to connect with your inner child to experience liberated play that takes you from discouraged and unmotivated to overflowing with creative enthusiasm and momentumMore about Isabel and how you can work together:Isabel Bagsik (she/her) is a Creativity Wellness Guide and art director who works with visionaries and changemakers ready to honor their inherent creative wisdom without the burnout.She has a double Bachelor's degree in Design & Digital Media from UC Davis, founded the Brown Papaya Magazine, and designed for nonprofits, multi-billion corporations, and even your fave celebrities (ex: Target, Google, Michelle Obama, Stephen Curry).With 10+ years designing, strategizing, event organizing, and space holding for 400+ folks of diverse backgrounds (especially women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+), she nurtures your creative spirit to finally get your ideas launched, get you compensated, and find your soul community.She supports your goals through 1:1 mentorship, group programs, and intimate community experiences.For more visitunconventionalbliss.comIG @unconventionalblissLinkedInAnd to learn more about The Girl Who Sees, visit here Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
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Send us a textBefore you entertain thoughts about how you can do and be more next year or fart fart finish the year strong - what if you could identify who and how you are right now? Does this feel reflective of who you know you really are? Is this sustainable and is this way of being in line with the values you’re committed to living through? Identifying where the end of the year not enoughness has and continues to come from let’s you know where to be returning the urgency that does not need to continue pulling you away from that much needed napSo instead of setting inhumane resolutions, let’s plant some seeds rooted in our sense of self to nurture so we give ourselves a chance to thrive day by dayIf you’ve been feeling the weight of being the only person in your family, friend groups, and networks who is doing the hard work of healing from your past and choosing not to pass your pain along to others, The S**t Shifters Society (SSS) monthly membership doors are opening until mid January. SSS helps adults breaking intergenerational cycles of harm go from feeling depleted, isolated, and like a shell of themselves to feeling nourished, supported, and like their full ass selves.This Winter’s SSS theme is “Hygge Hibernation For Humanity - A Guided Sensory Reset to Sustain Your Resistance and Repair Harm”Become a S**t Shifter here Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textGust episodes are back as we begin season 4 of the Improviding Life Podcast with a bake, I mean bang!Decision Coach Kirsten Parker joins us as we play with the word "friendly" through the lens of Tool of Improviding #4 - ID the ShipTake a listen if you want to explore what makes a one of a kind friendship so meaningful, how the daily decisions we underthink may actually fill our cup the best, and how life can be more livable when you know what values are a priority in your current season of life.Kirsten can help you master your decision making at:Decision Style Quiz: https://www.kirstenparker.com/quizMaximize Your Decision Style - Free Workshop: https://www.kirstenparker.com/decisionstyleThe Crash Course to Say No is on Kirsten's homepage: https://www.kirstenparker.comIG: @kpcoachingTikTok: @thedecisioncoachListen to The Decision Masters Podcast: https://www.kirstenparker.com/blog Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textY’all it’s time to Fake Less and Live MoreSometimes you have to wash your hands of the s**t everyone else puts on your plateFaking it til you make it has an expiration date, and that is whenever you wake up, sit at the edge of your bed, and wonder whether anything beyond the ho hum will ever exist againYes, this current season of life may be extra defeatingAND all seasons shift, and there are so many incrementally possible near futuresWhere you’re faking being fine lessAnd you’re able to access living moreFor some this looks like smiling and waving at the neighbors dog after years of wishing you could but always dreading being deemed “the weird neighbor” by your creepy window watching neighborsFor others this might look like telling your In Laws that you really don’t like that dish they always make for you because you once said it was good out of performative politeness when in reality being fed it every week has you considering changing your phone numberHowever living more looks for you, know that you don’t have to get there on your ownThe habit of making yourself small and faking being fine took a lifetime to develop, for so many valid reasonsSo it’s only humane to approach shifting the weight of that s**t off of you with a tortoise’s sense of time in mindWill 3 months in the S**t Shifters Society heal you from all the things that keep you up at night?Nope, that would be a really gross and manipulative poison carrot to dangle in front of youMight being a S**t Shifter equip you with the tools, community, and self literacy to sustain living life more as your full ass self?Absolfuckinlutely. That’s my greatest intention and the standard I’m holding myself to.If you’ve read this far, here’s the permission slip you’ve been wanting to give yourself:Taking up space in your own life creates more room for being in right relationshipYour needs matter, and prioritizing them is one way to live more.Live more for yourselfLive more for your dearest loved onesLive more for your communityLive more because life is sooo worth livingWhen we’re doing it togetherJoin the S**t Shifters Society before doors close on October 8, 2023 (they reopen end of December, so no gross FOMO marketing is needed) Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textThe real problem with morning routines is that they all seem to force your into “overfunction” mode faster than your eyelids get a chance to open.From your feet hitting the floor before you even turn your alarm off, to thinking a blaring siren phone chime is the only optionThis episode is explores so much of what made meNot a Wake Up PersonUntil I realized that I, yes me, could in fact Wake Up WillinglyTune in to hear a few of my insider tips AND be the first to joinWake Up Willingly - the stay in bed a second and bat your eyes a few times alternative to your feet hitting someone else’s floor of overfunctioningLearn more and say Yes, And to Wake Up Willingly Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textWelcome to the Improviding Life Podcast with Lori Love - this week we’re exploring how life can be more livable when we reflect on how our habits are helping or hurting our day to day life.The brief brief:Ask yourself these questions to know if a habit is helping or hurting:Do you even realize it’s a habitWhat feelings surface when you realize it’s a habitDid this habit begin with youIf you were living your best life, would this habit be part of your day to day lifeDo you feel closer or further from your goals and values while doing this habitHow would you react if this habit was no longer an optionIf you’re like me and realizing that you’ve been adulting on autopilot a bit more than feels good, the Yes, and Yesterday (YAY) embodiment course will equip you with easeful practices to shift the weight of your day as it’s happening so you wake up with more capacity to adult tomorrow by relating with reality today.Click here to learn more Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textThis episode is a love letter to a dear friend who dazzles the world with her beautiful heart and hilarious way of human’ing. Once you listen, send to the ‘Diana’ in your life and share the love 💝 Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textFeeling let down absolutely happens, AND sometimes I get swept up in the doom cloud for longer than feels good or kind to myselfI had a recent food travesty day (learn more about my ridiculously necessary concept of food based let downs in this episode) and much to my delight the following day was one of soaring sky high with unexpected food majestiesIn this episode I’m sharing the 3 shifts that surprisingly made life more livable when I expected to be a miserable bish for at least a few daysAnd for those still considering joining the S**t Shifters Society for intergenerational cycle breakers, there’s still time! Get full access to The Adultorium at loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe