Letting Go of the Version of Me That Settled
Homebody- The Podcast
In this episode, I’m talking about one of the hardest but most healing parts of my journey: letting go of the past version of me who settled. The one who kept the peace at her own expense. The one who made herself smaller to feel safe. The one who thought love, success, and stability required her to abandon herself. She got me here — but she’s not coming with me. I share how writing this book became an act of releasing her, grieving her, and honoring her… without staying her. Because real growth isn’t just about learning something new — it’s about being willing to outgrow who you...
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The Patterns That Almost Broke Me
Homebody- The Podcast
This week, I’m sharing the truth about the patterns I didn’t recognize — the ones that quietly shaped how I moved through love, business, and life. Patterns of overgiving. Over-explaining. Over-functioning. Patterns of abandoning myself to avoid conflict, stay liked, or keep someone else comfortable. In this episode, I talk about how these patterns nearly broke me — and how writing this book helped me finally see them for what they were: survival tactics that were no longer serving me. I also read an excerpt from one of the chapters where I unpack a cycle I kept repeating… until I...
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You Are Enough: The Truth I Wish I’d Believed Sooner
Homebody- The Podcast
This episode is a love letter to the version of you who’s doubting herself. I’m reading one of the final passages I wrote in my book — a moment that sums up everything this journey has taught me. If you’ve ever been made to feel like your worth depends on your wins, your relationship status, or your ability to hold it all together... I hope you take a deep breath and let this episode remind you of what’s always been true: you are already enough. No one else gets to define that for you. ✨ If this speaks to you, be sure to follow along , the book is almost here, and I can’t wait to...
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Before I Was Ready: How I Wrote This Book Anyway
Homebody- The Podcast
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how this book actually came to life — spoiler: it wasn’t perfect, polished, or carefully planned. I didn’t wait until I had everything figured out. I didn’t go off on a writing retreat or hire a fancy team. I just started — messy, scared, and in the margins of everyday life. I carved out time between real estate deals, nap times, and client calls. I used Google, podcasts, and trial and error to figure out what came next. Some days I wrote two pages. Some days I wrote one sentence. But I kept going — even when it was...
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Lessons I Had to Learn the Hard Way: Rebuilding After It All Fell Apart
Homebody- The Podcast
In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most honest lessons I had to learn through the unraveling of both my personal and professional life. I read an excerpt from my upcoming book, a moment that captures the reality of losing what I thought I needed and learning to stand on my own. This chapter is messy, vulnerable, and painfully relatable. If you’ve ever found yourself starting from scratch, questioning your strength, or wondering how the hell you’re going to rebuild... this one’s for you. Let’s talk about what it really looks like to come back stronger. Lauren...
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The Chapter I Almost Didn’t Include (and Why I Did Anyway)
Homebody- The Podcast
In this episode, I’m opening up about one of the most vulnerable parts of my book — the chapter I almost deleted. Specifically, the essay I call The Violation. This wasn’t the first time something like this happened to me, but it was the most recent, the most numbing — and the one I stayed silent about. Not because I didn’t know what happened, but because I remembered the backlash I got the first time I spoke up. Including it in the book wasn’t easy, but I kept it in because I know I’m not the only one. I want other women, other survivors, to know it’s okay to speak up, even...
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The Mortgage Broker Advantage: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
Homebody- The Podcast
In this episode, I’m fresh off a trip to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) in Michigan with my trusted mortgage broker partner, Christopher Daub from 717 Mortgage Group — and I’m spilling everything I learned. We’re diving into the real differences between mortgage brokers and retail lenders, why brokers can save you time, money, and stress, and how this experience reminded me of the power of connection and aligned partnerships in real estate. Whether you're a first-time buyer or deep in the home search already, this episode will help you understand why using a broker could be one of the...
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Stepping Into Your Power: With Special Guest Christopher Daub
Homebody- The Podcast
In this empowering episode of Homebody – The Podcast, host Lauren Lefever Gehman sits down with mortgage broker Christopher Daub of 717 Mortgage Brokers to talk about stepping into your power — both personally and financially. Lauren and Chris open up about their own journeys toward financial independence, self-trust, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of taking control of your finances, the benefits of homeownership, and how owning a home can provide not just security, but a foundation for funding your dreams. You’ll learn: How to take control of your personal finances ...
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The Story Behind the Stories: Announcing My Upcoming Book
Homebody- The Podcast
In this episode, I’m finally sharing something I’ve been quietly working on behind the scenes — my first book. I’m taking you inside the real, raw journey of writing it: the late nights, the breakdowns, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. I’ll also read a short excerpt from one of the early chapters and talk about what inspired me to turn some of the hardest seasons of my life into something that might help someone else. If you’ve ever had to start over, doubted your worth, or needed a reminder that you’re already enough — this one’s for you. ✨ Make sure you’re...
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Choosing Courage: Pushing Through Fear and Persevering
Homebody- The Podcast
Fear is inevitable, but letting it stop you isn’t. In this episode, we’re talking about how to push through fear, persevere when things get hard, and choose courage even when you don’t have all the answers. I’m sharing actionable steps to help you navigate fear, including making a plan, writing it all down, getting your mindset right, sitting with discomfort, and taking steps forward even when you’re unsure of the destination. If fear has been holding you back, this episode will give you the tools and motivation to keep going. 🎧 Listen on / / ...
info_outlineIn this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how this book actually came to life — spoiler: it wasn’t perfect, polished, or carefully planned.
I didn’t wait until I had everything figured out.
I didn’t go off on a writing retreat or hire a fancy team.
I just started — messy, scared, and in the margins of everyday life.
I carved out time between real estate deals, nap times, and client calls.
I used Google, podcasts, and trial and error to figure out what came next.
Some days I wrote two pages. Some days I wrote one sentence. But I kept going — even when it was uncomfortable, even when I doubted myself.
In this episode, I’m also inviting you behind the curtain: if you want early access to the book, bonus excerpts, and cut content from the editing process — sign up for the early access list in the show notes.
✨ You don’t have to wait until you’re ready to start.
You just have to start.
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Lauren Lefever is a licensed Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty helping people find inspiration in their homes and inside themselves.
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