077 | Ben Foster: Growing Up Unconventionally: A Journey of Trusting Your Own Path
Release Date: 02/27/2025
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078 | Susan Baker: A Mother’s Journey of Love, Loss & Awakening
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077 | Ben Foster: Growing Up Unconventionally: A Journey of Trusting Your Own Path
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In this special episode of Soul Inspired Girl, Laura sits down with her son, Ben, for an intimate and insightful conversation about carving out an unconventional life path. Recorded in September 2024 and released in March 2025, this episode explores what it means to live authentically, make sovereign choices, and embrace the courage to be different. Ben, now 22, shares his journey of growing up in a holistic, conscious family, navigating life’s transitions, and learning to trust his own intuition as he strikes out on his own in British Columbia. Together, Laura and Ben reflect on...
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076 | Solo Episode: Dear Universe, Let's Talk - Becoming Conscious To The Unconscious
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074 | Corrie Bignell - Breaking Free From Self Sabotage
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073 | Solo Episode - Lessons + Gifts From A Recent Collaboration
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071 | Solo Episode: Our Experience of Moving To Costa Rica -- All The Dirt + Details
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info_outlineIn this special episode of Soul Inspired Girl, Laura sits down with her son, Ben, for an intimate and insightful conversation about carving out an unconventional life path. Recorded in September 2024 and released in March 2025, this episode explores what it means to live authentically, make sovereign choices, and embrace the courage to be different.
Ben, now 22, shares his journey of growing up in a holistic, conscious family, navigating life’s transitions, and learning to trust his own intuition as he strikes out on his own in British Columbia. Together, Laura and Ben reflect on childhood experiences, alternative health approaches, life in Costa Rica, and the ever-evolving quest for purpose and alignment.
What We Cover in This Episode:
✨ Growing up in a holistic home: food, health, and unconventional choices
✨ The power of community and surrounding yourself with aligned people
✨ Trusting your gut and following intuition—even when it’s scary
✨ Ben’s experience of living in Costa Rica and why he ultimately chose to return to BC
✨ How childhood lessons shape our adult lives
✨ The importance of embracing uncertainty and walking your unique path
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Your upbringing shapes you, but your choices define you.
🔹 Feeling "different" can be a challenge, but it’s also a superpower.
🔹 Trusting your intuition is a lifelong practice.
🔹 Community and connection are essential for living a fulfilling life.
🔹 Growth happens when you listen to that inner voice nudging you toward something more.
Overview:
00:00 Introduction to Sovereignty and Family Dynamics
03:54 The Courage to Be Different
06:36 Influences of Holistic Living
09:22 Early Life Choices and Their Impact
11:58 Navigating Health Decisions
14:56 Questioning Parental Choices
17:36 The Role of Sleep and Technology
20:21 Finding Community in Shared Values
22:54 Defining Personal Beliefs
23:55 Navigating Choices and Self-Discovery
27:41 The Impact of Community and Values
29:28 Life Lessons from Costa Rica
33:59 Trusting Your Intuition and Following Your Path
36:57 The Journey of Growth and Connection
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🔗 Laura Foster: https://www.instagram.com/soulinspiredgurl/
🔗 Ben Foster: https://www.instagram.com/ben.foster02/
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