The ARTwork of YOU with Lori Gouhin

Have you ever ended a busy day feeling strangely unfulfilled even when you checked everything off your to-do list? You’re not alone. In this soul-nourishing episode of The ARTwork of YOU, Lori Gouhin dives deep into the overlooked connection between productivity, identity, and intentional living.

What if the real shift doesn’t come from doing more, but from being more aligned?

Lori introduces a transformative practice that’s been res...

In this mind-blowing and motivating episode of The ARTwork of YOU, host Lori Gouhin challenges the traditional vision board and invites you to create something far more powerful - an action board.

While vision boards offer glossy goals and dreamy aesthetics, Lori walks us through the often-ignored truth: most people don’t have a clarity problem, they have a traction problem. 

What’s missing isn’t vision, it’s movement.

This episode li...

In this insightful episode of The ARTwork of YOU, Lori Gouhin invites you to reflect on your life not as a checklist but as a creative masterpiece in progress.

Using the metaphor of painting, Lori offers a fresh lens on clarity, alignment, and emotional contrast. From composition to contrast, from bold brushstrokes to knowing when to pause, this episode is a beautifully crafted call to step back and truly see what you're creati...

In this refreshingly relatable and introspective episode, Lori Gouhin explores what your digital browser tabs might be saying about your emotional life, your intentions, and the dreams you keep postponing.

From the 82 open tabs on her own computer to the metaphor of tabs as emotional placeholders, Lori invites you to take an honest look at the mental clutter we all carry.

With her signature mix of creativity and deep insight, Lori br...

 In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Lori Gouhin explores what it really means to lead with love beyond clichés and passive kindness. Through personal stories, parenting reflections, and practical insight, Lori invites us to examine the ways we attempt to control others (often with the best intentions), and how true leadership begins when we choose curiosity, emotional maturity, and radical honesty instead.

Drawing from 37 years...

In this powerful episode of The ARTwork of YOU, Lori Gouhin explores what it means to truly separate yourself from the constant voice in your head.

Building on last week’s episode about “safetying” yourself through trauma, Lori shares what happens next when your body starts to feel safe, but your mind still won’t let go. Drawing insights from The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer, Lori unpacks the experience of becoming the obser...

Do you ever wonder why you react a certain way in relationships, struggle with anxiety, or find yourself people pleasing and overachieving without knowing why?

In this powerful and personal episode, Lori Gouhin explores the long-term effects of childhood trauma, even the kinds that were never labeled as such. From emotional neglect and chronic criticism to silent treatments and manipulation, these early experiences wire our nervous ...

Have you ever walked into a space and felt something shift inside you? That’s the power of original art and in this episode, Lori Gouhin explains why it’s not just for galleries, design magazines, luxury homes  or “art people.” It’s for you.

Whether your home is a cozy farmhouse or a city apartment, Lori invites you to reimagine what it means to live with intention, beauty, and emotional resonance. With heartfelt storytelling and pr...

You’ve done the inner work. You’ve journaled, meditated, visualized, read the books. So why aren’t you moving forward?

In this episode, Lori Gouhin shifts the conversation around personal growth and goal-setting. As a goal and strategy coach, she sees firsthand that what most people are missing isn’t motivation, it’s a tangible, customized “how”. Mindset opens the door, but it doesn’t build the road. And if you’re stuck, it’s not a ...

In this deeply reflective and empowering episode, Lori Gouhin invites you to explore your relationship with money in a completely new light.

Drawing inspiration from The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist, Lori dives into how money mirrors our internal beliefs—our self-trust, sense of worth, boundaries, and the stories we carry from childhood. This isn’t just about money mindset. It’s about reclaiming your power, presence, and peace aroun...

In this eye-opening episode, Lori Gouhin pulls back the curtain on the emotional games we all play; often without realizing it. 

She shares how they quietly shape our relationships, our goals, and the way we see ourselves. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Eric Berne’s classic work Games People Play, Lori translates the concept of psychological games into real-world emotional patterns that keep us stuck, frustrated, and small.

Through rel...

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In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of The ARTwork of YOU, host Lori Gouhin sits down with Kate Assaraf, the resilient and visionary founder of Dip, a plastic-free, salon-quality haircare brand. Kate shares her journey from the emotional and financial devastation of closing her first business to becoming New Jersey’s 2024 Mompreneur of the Year.

Kate opens up about overcoming shame, imposter syndrome, and the m...

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In this episode, follow-up to episode 75 about cravings, Lori speaks to the critical distinction: the difference between genuinely wanting something versus merely liking the idea of wanting it. This topic has surfaced frequently in mastermind groups, personal reflections, and a recent conference she attended. Lori explores how most people fail to spend sufficient time getting honest about their true desires. She explain...

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This episode discusses how people pleasing can have a profound and gradual impact on one's self-worth. It highlights how seemingly minor acts, such as saying yes when you mean no or avoiding the truth to maintain harmony, can systematically erode self-worth over time. These behaviors, while often dismissed as insignificant, accumulate and are noted by the subconscious, ultimately chipping away at one's ability...

In this episode, Lori explores the concept of cravings and how they might be more than just fleeting desires. Inspired by a quote from Matthew McConaughey on Cathy Heller's podcast, Lori explores the idea that what you crave could actually be part of your destiny. She dissects the negative connotations often associated with cravings and differentiates them from goals and dreams. Through reflective questions and personal insigh...

Description: In this episode, Lori hosts Stephanie Gaffney, a successful live wedding painter and artist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stephanie discusses how she ventured into the unique field of live wedding painting, inspired by a friend's request, and transformed it into a lucrative business. She shares valuable insights on balancing motherhood and multiple businesses, the importance of asking for help, and avoiding bur...

In this episode, Lori introduces a five-day master class and challenge designed to help you master your mindset by stepping into a new identity. 

This episode is inspired by method acting, the challenge outlines a daily process for assuming a new role in life. Day one focuses on priming the mind upon waking. Day two centers on staying in character throughout the day. Day three emphasizes intensifying sensory experiences and emo...

In this episode, Lori hosts Shani Pride, an accomplished actor, speaker, creative turning now to writing and directing in the entertainment industry. Shani discusses the power of creativity in discovering one’s purpose and navigating life’s transitions. She shares her journey from theater to film and television, the importance of pivoting and taking risks, and offers practical advice for aspiring creatives. The conversation covers ...

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Why do you question others' criticism but not your own?

In this episode of the ARTwork of YOU Lori explores our powerful and often overlooked habit: how we dismiss external criticism but accept our own negative self-talk without question. Why do we trust our inner critic more than outside opinions, even when both are equally flawed?

Episode Highlights:

• The Double Standard of Criticism: We fact-check external ...