You know that mixed sense of excitement and peace when your hotel approves your late checkout request? Well THAT exact feeling is what this podcast will embody! Late Checkout is your guilt free permission slip to honor that extra time for yourself.
Your host, Laura Janela, is a born and raised Jersey girl who’s been living in Zurich, Switzerland since 2019. She is a fiery millennial who is a fountain of wisdom when it comes to traveling, loves a good banter and reflection on society and life, and has an undying passion for wellness and self discovery. Late Checkout is THE vessel she will use to share all of her stories, experiences and opinions on travel, wellness and culture.
This podcast community will be an open space for us all to find humor in the daily crazy, gain knowledge, feel validated, and help each other become the best versions of ourselves.
Grab your robe and don’t miss the vibe at Late Checkout every Wednesday!
You know that mixed sense of excitement and peace when your hotel approves your late checkout request? Well THAT exact feeling is what this podcast will embody! Late Checkout is your guilt free permission slip to honor that extra time for yourself.
Your host, Laura Janela, is a born and raised Jersey girl who’s been living in Zurich, Switzerland since 2019. She is a fiery millennial who is a fountain of wisdom when it comes to traveling, loves a good banter and reflection on society and life, and has an undying passion for wellness and self discovery. Late Checkout is THE vessel she will use to share all of her stories, experiences and opinions on travel, wellness and culture.
This podcast community will be an open space for us all to find humor in the daily crazy, gain knowledge, feel validated, and help each other become the best versions of ourselves.
Grab your robe and don’t miss the vibe at Late Checkout every Wednesday!
It's been a minute, so I wanted to keep it light and fresh.. and of course a tiny bit deep. In this episode I comb through the highlights of my v short trip to San Fransisco, talk all about the Allure Best of Beauty event and my favorite products I got to take home, and last but certainly not least: I dive into my feels about the TBM (To Be Magnetic) How to Manifest book tour event that I went to in NYC.
Live from Sunnyvale, CA! I got to carve out an hour on my mini getaway to Cali for recording an episode - yay! This episode is all about navigating the big changes that come with a move abroad, finding a new sense of home and unlocking new fears around wellness.
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It's summer, we're in Albania... and it's been to long since I've gotten on the mic. And guess what? There's a BIG reason for that! There are no right words or right way to share what I share in this episode. But I've been bursting at the seams wanting to let you guys in on it, and I am so happy I finally can!
Can you guess what the big news is?! I am sure some of you can...
Secondary update (which was still kinda big news) is that we soon have a Porto AirBnB opening up and I can't WAIT for the final photos to share with everyone! This was one of the most kismet projects I've ever worked on and I truly feel this soul connection to the work I did on it. Really hoping to open up more magnetic opportunities like this!
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Repeat after me: Self-care is not selfish, it is essential!
In this season of my life, time for self-care can be scarce! I’ve been digging deep to carve out any extra time for myself. That time is precious and can be fleeting and I want it to be intentional and effective. So I’ve found myself over the last six weeks committing to a non-negotiable 20 minutes a day strictly for me, to plug back in and recharge my batteries. Maybe it doesn’t fully recharge my batteries, but it does give me a boost!
Time to myself and honoring my needs = a MAJOR mood booster for me
In this episode, I am sharing my current go-to mood boosters. Little rituals or practices where I can reconnect with myself, authentic me. Prioritizing what brings me joy in those 20 minutes - whether it be through movement, stillness, a ritual etc. - is what gives me a little juice to regulate the nervous system, feel a bit more grounded and elevate my energy for all the other demanding parts of my life (that I am grateful for!).
Add these to your self-care arsenal and don’t be afraid to use them!
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro/Catchup
05:00 Today’s Topic - Mood Boosters
07:53 #-1 Footbath (TCM encouraged)
12:20 #2 Music (Jump into your past)
16:42 #3 Gratitude Walk
22:39 #4 Face Mask (Art of Stillness)
27:23 #5 Deep Imagining by TBM
Link to the free Clear Your Aura DI (mentioned in the ep)
If you sign up for the TBM pathway monthly membership or the annual membership, use my code: LAURA6202 for 15% off!
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If Yve wasn't catching a flight to Paris the day we recorded this, I think we would have continued talking for hours and hours!
Part 2 of this pod is all about dispelling common misconceptions around Maternal Mental Health, tapping into what brings us joy, self care during postpartum, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and gratitude journaling.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, please share this episode with a friend. Let's talk more openly about what women's mental health goes through during this stage of her life, so we can all be supportive and appreciative of the magic women bring into this world!
Sign up for the Late Checkout newsletter linked below, to get more details around Maternal Mental Health! And to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Laura Janela and Late Checkout. Love you guys!
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Before giving birth, I met with a friend and specialist in the Maternal Mental Health field from my home state of New Jersey. Yve has worked her way up in the industry over the last 20 years and is very passionate about her work and helping women during the perinatal time. IMO she is the perfect person to come on Late Checkout and enlighten us all on the very deep and wide ranged topic of postpartum and what we all can do to help ourselves or someone close to prepare for it or that is going through it.
We had an excellent discussion about what her industry does to provide helpful resources and groups to postpartum mamas (for FREE!). In this Part 1 special, she introduces us to what work she's done, what PMADs are, what to expect when attending postpartum groups, how to prepare for help needed in the house after birth, boundary setting with family and friends, the role of a doula and much more. We also spoke about body image issues post birth and the irky social media comparisons that we all can get caught up in.
May is Mental Health Awareness month, so please share this with someone you know who can benefit from the information - not just mommies but people who are the village around her!
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Ever caught yourself silently or not so silently critiquing someone's outfit, hairstyle, or physique? You're not alone. But what if that seemingly harmless judgment is actually stealing your own joy? In this episode, Laura dives into the deep truth of it: judging others dims your own shine. And we don't want that, we want to keep our shine lit and aglow!
Laura talks about the "subtle" nature of physical judgment and how it reflects more about our own insecurities than the person we're observing. She shares some of her own practical strategies to break the habit of physical critique, including shifting her focus to inner qualities or inner improvements to focus on.
Have you ever felt trapped in a conversation where someone relentlessly dissects another person's appearance? It's not an easy shift to gracefully disengage from toxic exchanges and to protect your energy.
At the heart of judgment often lies a scarcity mindset – the belief that there's not enough to go around. Laura unpacks how this "lack" mentality fuels comparison and criticism. Discover how cultivating gratitude can act as a powerful antidote, transforming those ugly thoughts into inspiration and creating a sense of abundance.
Join us as we dismantle the habit of judgment, take our power back, and learn to shine brighter by celebrating the beauty and uniqueness in everyone – including ourselves.
In this episode you'll learn:
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In a stream of consciousness, Laura talks about the importance of self-awareness, particularly when it comes to respecting another person's journey of self-discovery. Maybe our well-intentioned actions toward the people we care about can sometimes inadvertently hinder their growth... something to think about.
She emphasizes the crucial role of reflection in maintaining healthy relationships that feel aligned to us as we grow and evolve. How do we honestly assess our own impact on the dynamics of our relationships?
Laura also highlights the significance of understanding the unique nature of each relationship in our lives. Not all friendships are created equal, and that it's important to recognize and appreciate the different roles people play in our lives.
Ultimately, we hope this episode encourages listeners to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, leading to more fulfilling and authentic connections.
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Pregnancy can be a whirlwind of emotions, physical changes, and endless to-dos! In this episode, Laura is sharing her experiences on prioritizing wellness during this special time.
She talks about how to approach being honest with yourself about where you are on the 'Wellness Scale' (physical, mental and spiritual) so you can set yourself up with the right tools, resources, and pillars of support to help optimize your pregnancy experience!
Having gone through a great level of grief, having a miscarriage and losing her dad shortly before becoming pregnant with her first, Laura shares all the ways she prioritized keeping a pulse check on her wellness during her first pregnancy journey. Having had a very different wellness experience during her second pregnancy, she cares greatly to share how important it is to give ourselves grace during such big physical and emotional changes. She also lets you in on some tips about how her and Brian began to prep for parenthood the first time around.
Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your family, this episode will be a useful tool for grounding your perspective on your wellness during pregnancy.
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Friendships, fantasy, and fresh makeup recs? Yes, please! This week on Late Checkout we're thrilled to have Yve Gonzalez join us for a very millennial coded conversation covering it all. We talk about the evolving nature of friendships in your 30s, the addictive world of ACOTAR, other fantasy reads, and Yve's latest Sephora purchases.
Yve also shares her favorite go-to workshops in the Calm app. An app that helps her keep a pulse check on her mental and spiritual wellness. There are some good nuggets to help get us through the winter blues and any anxious thoughts that can be bubbling up for us.
Tune in now and join the conversation! Let us know what you think in the comments!
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This is a mixed bag of goodies, where Laura catches us up on the last week of life. Reflecting on life's constant rotation of trade offs, sharing her obsession with the show Traitors and talks about her pregnancy countdown and how she is prepping for a potential VBAC.
Down for a good catch up sesh? Then hit play!
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Ever dreamt of ditching the daily grind and escaping to your own private paradise? In this episode, Laura shares how she built her own stunning retreat in Ibiza – and how you can too! 🌴
Join us as she shares her journey, from the initial spark of inspiration to the thought process and planning that got her to build the perfect getaway to recharge and reconnect with herself. Her entire itinerary will be included in this month's Late Checkout newsletter!
Laura gives us a straight forward approach on how to build our own escapes, whether you only have 2 days or 2 weeks you'll know exactly how to plan your own custom getaway by the end of this episode!
Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or a complete novice, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and a sprinkle of Ibiza magic. So grab your headphones, pour yourself a sangria, and get ready to embark on your own retreat-building adventure! 🎧✨
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Changing your career in your mid 30s is more common than we realize, but it doesn’t take away how scary taking that leap of faith can be. It’s natural to have these moments in our 30s where we check in with ourselves and ask “am I building the life I really want to live?” Asking that question is easier than answering it but it’s so healthy to have that check in with yourself and really make sure you’re aligned with everything you want to be in all areas of your life. In this episode, we dig into the career side of that answer.
Laura shares how this question and the answers that came up and evolved for her on her journey from being an accountant to now a full time travel and wellness creative business owner and podcaster. She combs through how the stages of change presented themselves and how she handled going through each one. And she gets super real about the rollercoaster of emotions and mindset shifts that happen from day to day during such a major transition.
The beauty of this episode is that this is all present time transitions that she is facing. Her journey to a new career began as of January 2024 and she feels passionate about wanting to share everything in real time. Sharing details in the now, helps others so much more than a high level version of the story in the future. She’s one year into the game and wants to share it all with you guys!
Episode breakdown:
Links:
Home Tours Switzerland
To Be Magnetic
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This episode is for the besties! Who doesn’t love a meetup with one of your long distance besties?! Laura is joined by her Zürich bestie, Chelsea Matz, they met up in NYC for a proper girls catch up sesh. They spill the tea on how their friendship evolved as expats when they met in 2019, the challenges around making friends in your 30s, and what it was like to go from having full time careers to being full time housewives.
As women who moved away from their home states, Laura and Chelsea, share how they’ve managed and maintained their friendships from home. They share notes, habits and feelings about how they keep up with their closest friends overseas. They also dive into what they love about a good house guest when people come to visit them, and what their pet peeves are when they host vacationers.
Chelsea talks about how she’s fallen in love with feeling vulnerable when she travels, especially to places that hold such different cultures and environments than where she lives.
And what's a proper catch up sesh without some pop culture - specifically Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!
More about Chelsea Matz:
The Petit Chalet - A Swiss Dinner Party Experience in Boulder, Colorado
For everything they did in NYC listen to Episode 6: NYC Eats Recap, NJ Feels, Launch Day and New Paradigm Thoughts.
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Happy New Year! Sprinkling something warm into your new year celebrations, this episode is a flashback to summer 2024. Laura had just returned from a quick Euro Cup 2024 getaway to squeeze in a live game in Germany. A tradition her in laws keep every time the Euro is around.
She shares all the exciting details of her spontaneous time there, and talks about expat parenting and the importance of cultivating your own village if you don't live near family. Filling up our own cups as busy people is such an important to-do that many of us toss aside because we don't feel it's important enough. Laura reminds us how much taking some time for yourself can really build you up and make you even better at conquering your day to day. Whether you're a parent or not, prioritizing what brings us some joy is so important.
P.S. This is the very first episode recorded for Late Checkout, originally recorded as a practice run and made it to the final cut of episodes. Enjoy!
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Happy Holidays to you and yours! Late Checkout keeps it short and sweet this week.
Laura highlights a reminder to us all to stay compassionate and open this holiday season. Along with sharing some of her own holiday traditions and what she'll be up to going into the new year.
Sending much positive energy and light to you all as enter 2025! See you next year!
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Travel and wellness are truly a match made in heaven. In this week's episode, Laura gives us 4 reasons how travel and wellness naturally go hand in hand.
She dives into the basic yet transformative power of travel. Discover how immersing yourself in new cultures, new landscapes, and unique experiences can revitalize your mental or spiritual wellness. No matter how close or far your trip is, the destination isn't just physical, your getaway will feed your relationship with yourself and much more.
Laura also talks briefly about the January blues, where she loved to escape to when she lived in the states, and how she found some sun to getaway to while living in Switzerland.
Looking for those pockets of unplugging and filling up our own cups during the dark and short days of the winter, is a mission we're all on!
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Welcome to the first casual catch up sesh! Laura’s back from her trip to the states and jet lagged af. Get your bookmarks ready as she shares all the details about her time spent in NYC - where she ate, where she stayed and her new favorite facial spot.
She recaps the big Launch Day of her brand and Late Checkout, her time spent in NJ with family and friends, and everything she shopped for during these early Black Friday deals.
Laura ends the episode opening up about how she feels her relationships, self value and career have been put under a spotlight the last couple months. Have you been feeling any energy shifts the last few weeks? Have you heard about the New Paradigm? Or the placement of Pluto in Aquarius? We’re thinking this may have something to do with all that is quickly changing around us!
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Do you want to know what it's like to move to Switzerland? Are you curious about what it's like to be an expat? Then this episode is for you!
Laura is joined by her very first guest, Brian Janela! Her husband is here to share in the story telling of their big move to Zurich from the states back in 2019. They cover details about how their decision to move came to be, how they navigated their new lives as expats, funny stories about initial culture shocks, travel perks living in the middle of Europe and much more.
Laura and Brian highlight specific differences between life in New Jersey and life in Zurich, some of their favorite European trips and give some advice for anyone who is thinking about or will soon be moving to a new city.
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This pod is for ALL the signs of the zodiac! Let’s embody the goal oriented, adventurous and truth bearing spirit of our life-loving Sagittarians.
Don’t let the fiery energy of this season make you feel uneasy. This week, Laura helps us learn how to navigate and conquer Sagittarius season. She walks us through her step by step guide on how to harness all of the enriching aspects of her sun sign’s traits.
Happy Sag Season to all!
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