Decide to Lead with Vulnerability feat. Laura Khan
Release Date: 02/07/2025
Authentic Spirituality: A Journey Beyond Religion feat. Michael McAdams
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Being authentic means acknowledging and accepting our beliefs, experiences, and feelings. In Episode 15 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe speaks with Michael McAdams, an author and spiritual seeker, about how to cultivate spirituality. Michael has a rich spiritual background rooted in the Pentecostal faith, which boasts a strict, literal interpretation of the Bible. As a child, despite his family's famous teachers and preachers, Michael would often question what he was reading in the Bible and how literal the descriptions of heaven and hell might be. Michael’s religious upbringing is...
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What Do You Want? How to Be Honest and Authentic while Dating
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
With infinite possibilities in dating and love, Marlowe Lenard is learning that you do not have to settle for anything less than what you deserve. Not because another love is around the corner, but because you must be honest with yourself to be honest while dating and spending time with someone else. In Episode 14 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe shares a lesson she recently learned from dating and romantic relationships. Although hurt and disappointed, Marlowe chose to walk away from a relationship where she and the other person didn't share the same goals. Marlowe reflects on...
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The Power of Authentic Communication: Lessons Learned from Divorce and Writing Your Truth feat. Jackie Pilossoph
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Writing through journaling or storytelling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and healing. In Episode 13 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe welcomes Jackie Pilossoph to the podcast to discuss their personal writing journeys, divorce, and how self-publishing is an act of self-acceptance. Marlowe and Jackie share how they became inauthentic in their marriages: Jackie resented giving up her career to raise her children, and Marlowe fully embraced becoming "Marlowe the Wife" and doing everything she thought was wanted and expected of her. Jackie hosts the Divorced Girl...
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Who Are You? The Path to Authenticity and Co-Creation
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
We need people, anger, and energy to live authentically because everything is co-created. In this episode of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe welcomes to the podcast. After meeting in Cairo, Egypt, in February 2025 at a Expedition traveling up the Nile, Marlowe and Leo kept in touch, and Leo shared a kundalini breathing exercise with Marlowe. An exercise that would assist with an anger Marlowe didn’t know she possessed because generally, she is a positive person in life. Anger is a theme of the episode because Leo spotted something in Marlowe she didn't even know she was...
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The Power of Intentional Living: How Small Changes Lead to Big Transformations
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Embracing intentionality will transform your life and help you cultuvate authenticity in your life. Marlowe Lenard welcomes Kat Artemis, a wayshower and author, to discuss how Kat created a life she loves once she aligned her actions with her intentions. Kat shares her experiences with depression and anxiety, which often stemmed from a lack of authenticity. There was a pivotal moment in Kat's life when she realized she was tired of pretending to be happy while feeling miserable inside. Deciding to choose herself led Kat to reject everything that no longer served her and be led by her...
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Finding Freedom by Breaking Patterns: How Childhood Shapes Our Adult Relationships
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Relationships often reflect our past experiences, particularly childhood experiences. In Episode 10 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Shelly, a close friend of Marlowe, shares her journey of self-awareness and the complexities of relationships. Though unique, her experiences can shed light on our relationship dynamics. Warning: This episode includes discussions about mental health, alcohol consumption, and addiction. The intention is not to promote such actions or to offend but to provide information. Proceed with listening if you are comfortable with potentially sensitive topics. The...
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The Magic of Reconnection: Exploring Love, Friendship, and Personal Growth
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Pulling a tarot card might be the best way to prepare for a podcast recording. In Episode 9 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, we are introduced to Marlowe's childhood friend Michelle, lovingly called Shelly. As former schoolmates and Gemini Sun signs, Marlowe and Shelly bond over their ability to feel people's energy and reminisce about how their connection has evolved. "She sees me for me," Marlowe shares as she explains her friendship with Shelly. Marlowe refers to their relationship's persistent sense of comfort and understanding. Whether they speak every day or every five years,...
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Authentic Interactions: Responding to Listener Questions about Love and Optimism
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Are you a hopeless romantic? How do you rebuild optimism after divorce? Did you consider divorce an option when you were married? How does divorce impact your friendships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, this episode is for you! In Episode 8 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe engages in a rapid-fire Q&A session. While responding to five questions, Marlowe reflects on marriage, dating, love, relationships, and authenticity. Contrary to what one might expect, Marlowe describes her optimism as a guiding force rather than a casualty of her marriage's end....
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Finding Love After Divorce: Lessons about Dating Apps and Serendipity
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Finding love after divorce is not easy, but it is often hilarious. Marlowe Lenard explains why she joined dating apps, why she left dating apps, a surprise matchmaking session, and how finding love after divorce is teaching Marlowe a new meaning of self-love. After a painful divorce, Marlowe spent years diving into her new routine and interests and, eventually, was ready to date. Marlowe didn't anticipate her new dating life impacting every relationship around her: deepening her friendship with her ex-husband and pulling her female friendships closer, as she spent hours with friends...
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Decide to Lead with Vulnerability feat. Laura Khan
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Marlowe Leonard welcomes Laura Khan, Social Alchemist, Energy Coach, and Cosmic Mother, to share the transformative power of authenticity and vulnerability in relationships. Laura recounts how their friendship blossomed through social media, where after working around each other for years, they could express their true selves and desire to get to know each other better. Intentionally sharing their passions and interests on social media allowed Marlowe and Laura to connect deeper and inspired Laura to invite Marlowe to attend her fortieth birthday party in Arizona. Authenticity and...
info_outlineMarlowe Leonard welcomes Laura Khan, Social Alchemist, Energy Coach, and Cosmic Mother, to share the transformative power of authenticity and vulnerability in relationships.
Laura recounts how their friendship blossomed through social media, where after working around each other for years, they could express their true selves and desire to get to know each other better. Intentionally sharing their passions and interests on social media allowed Marlowe and Laura to connect deeper and inspired Laura to invite Marlowe to attend her fortieth birthday party in Arizona.
Authenticity and vulnerability are key themes in Marlowe and Laura’s friendship and this episode. Marlowe discusses how vulnerability allows individuals to hold space for themselves and others, creating an environment where real emotions and experiences can be shared. She notes that traditionally, in corporate office settings, vulnerability is often perceived as a weakness, leading people to hide behind facades. However, when individuals choose to be vulnerable, they open the door to authentic connections and "successful" relationships and partnerships.
Laura reflects on her journey, stating that her interest in leaving her corporate job was possible once she saw Marlowe take the leap. "I just needed a breath of fresh air of somebody choosing themselves, even though you don't know what else is on the other side," explained Laura Khan in Episode 6 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard.
The episode illustrates that embracing authenticity and vulnerability can lead to significant personal transformation. Marlowe and Laura push each other to explore their true potential, but their relationship is not competitive. Their friendship is rooted in mutual support and encouragement, and this dynamic allows them to create weekly touch base calls, integrate their lives and travel to Egypt, where the two are recording this episode.
This episode is produced by Skip The Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.