In this episode of the More Than Your Age podcast, wellness and nutrition coach Lauren Melton shares her journey from a successful corporate career in HR to becoming a wellness coach. She discusses her upbringing, the pressures of high achievement, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. Lauren also opens up about her health struggles and the realization that led her to simplify her life and focus on wellness. Her story highlights the importance of self-care, the impact of motherhood on career choices, and the journey to finding fulfillment in helping others. In this conversation, Lauren shares her transformative journey from struggling with weight and wellness to becoming a successful health coach. She discusses the importance of finding a balanced approach to nutrition and fitness, the impact of alcohol on her health, and her decision to sell her home to create a more uncluttered life. Lauren emphasizes the significance of trusting oneself and editing the narrative we tell ourselves, especially for women who may feel limited by age or circumstances. Her insights provide valuable guidance for those seeking to improve their health and well-being.
Takeaways
-Lauren Melton transitioned from a corporate HR career to wellness coaching.
-She experienced significant health challenges that prompted her wellness journey.
-Balancing work and family life is a common struggle for many mothers.
-Lauren emphasizes the importance of simplifying life to reduce decision fatigue.
–Her early life instilled a strong drive for achievement and success.
-Navigating authority in the workplace can be challenging, especially at a young age.
-The hospitality industry provided Lauren with valuable HR experience.
-She found fulfillment in helping others improve their wellness.
-Lauren's journey was messy and involved trial and error in finding what worked for her.
-The pandemic served as a catalyst for Lauren's creative outlet and coaching career. I was probably super under-muscled.
-You have to trust yourself.
-You can change your habits at any age.
-Edit the language of how you speak to yourself.
-You have to do what's right for you.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lauren Melton
02:27 Early Life and High Achievements
05:28 Transitioning into HR
10:25 Navigating Age and Authority in HR
12:23 Balancing Work and Family Life
18:35 Health Challenges and Realizations
22:10 The Journey to Wellness Coaching
28:26 Navigating Weight and Wellness Journeys
32:49 Transitioning to a Coaching Career
38:22 The Impact of Alcohol on Health
44:09 Uncluttering Life: The Decision to Sell a Home
48:46 Empowering Women to Overcome Limitations
Connect with Lauren
Instagram: @thislifeuncluttered
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