Mental Makeover

Breaking the chain of toxic relationships & the power of self-esteem in dating

January 11, 2024 06:32 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode, I delve into the profound impact of self-esteem on our romantic relationships and the intricate ways in which it can shape our future experiences. I explore the snowball effect that low self-esteem can have, particularly when entering relationships, as individuals may unknowingly gravitate towards partners who reinforce negative beliefs about their worth. This pattern can often escalate into more severe issues with self-confidence over time. I also discuss the transformative...

Finding yourself after losing yourself

December 19, 2023 05:30 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

I uploaded a TikTok about how I'd essentially found myself again after losing myself for two years, and it seemed to hit a nerve with a lot of people. I wanted to go into further detail about my experience in the hopes it would help others get back in touch with themselves, even if the method may be a little unorthodox :)

Is it ever OK to critique someone's plastic surgery?

December 07, 2021 05:30 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

As someone who has had cosmetic enhancements, I find myself in a bit of a pickle. 90% of me says I have no right to comment on anyone else's appearance because it doesn't affect me in any way, but on the other hand, that 10% worries for people who seem to be going overboard. Let's talk about it...

Stop letting your ego convince you that you're not good enough

March 29, 2021 05:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

The ego... It tends to shout when we need it to be quiet. It convinces us that we need to be more popular, more attractive, more successful, more stylish and more intelligent, in order to be liked by others. In order to be 'good enough' or worthy. If we try to ignore our ego it shouts even louder. "What do you MEAN all of those things don't matter?! If you don't listen to me I'll show you how wrong you are! Everyone will think you're ugly and unsuccessful and embarrassing and stupid. But if y...

Q&A: beating self doubt, abortion judgement, rebound relationships, male dependence, losing attraction + more

March 08, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

This episode has it all! I love Q&A episodes as I get to share my thoughts on lots of different topics. I hope you enjoy :) xxx

Will achieving your goals actually make you happier?

February 09, 2021 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

It probably sounds like a strange question to ask, but there's a reason I'm asking it. Sure, there's an undeniable sense of fulfilment and accomplishment that comes with achieving a goal you've been working towards for a while, but if we're all being honest, how long did you actually stop and let that win sink in for? Did you even stop at all? Or were you too busy working towards the next big goal? Why are we all so quick to set up a new target once we have reached our old one? Perhaps it's b...

Body positivity is HARD

January 05, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Body positivity is surprisingly complex. It's not as simple as repeating a self-love mantra to yourself every morning and every night; in fact some days it can be a battle between the negative thoughts and the positive ones. It can feel like a tennis match - a bad thought comes straight for you at speed and you've got to quickly whack it out of your brain with a positive one. Some days those negative thoughts are coming at you non-stop and you feel defeated, other days you're on top of your g...

An honest conversation about mourning our old appearance

December 17, 2020 05:40 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Have you ever found yourself looking through old photos or videos and feeling nostalgic about the way you used to look? Feeling sad - or perhaps mourning the loss of - the way you once looked? I found myself feeling this way recently, and it prompted me to dig a little deeper. What was it about my appearance changing that made me so uncomfortable? Had it even changed that much or am I just hyper critical of myself and the way I look? If I feel this way now, will I feel this way again in the f...

Instagram filters, Facetune and getting paid to catfish?

December 03, 2020 05:35 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

In the world of Instagram filters and Facetune, it's hard to know what anyone actually looks like anymore. Facetune has made it easy to edit our photos, and Instagram story filters have made it easy to edit our videos. A lot of the time, it's harmless. But when influencers start showing up on their stories and feeds with flawless blurred skin, huge eyes, big lips and tiny noses, it kind of makes you wonder... is there a line? Do we have a responsibility to our followers to present ourselves i...

Does life keep knocking you down? Listen to this!

November 04, 2020 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

A month or so ago, I uploaded a podcast episode called 'sooo my life has been a bit of a mess this year', and the response really surprised me. So often when we're going through something tough, we feel isolated and alone; as if we're the only ones having a rough time. It wasn't until I uploaded that episode that I realised the sheer volume of other people in the exact same position, all clinging to a glimmer of hope that things will get better. It got me thinking. I managed to get out of my ...

How to find your purpose in life

October 29, 2020 03:38 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

From a young age, we're asked what we want to be when we grow up. Then, when we're almost all grown up and about to graduate high school, we're asked again. We feel a pressure to have it all figured out. I need to do well in my exams so that I can graduate with a great grade and get into my preferred university so I can become qualified so I can pursue my dream career so I can be happy. And while that's the path that some people will take, most of us struggle to know what we want to eat for l...

Q&A: dealing w/ failure, changing life paths, cheating, negative thinking, fear of abandonment + more

October 22, 2020 06:10 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hey guys! Today's ep is a fun one. I received lots of very interesting questions from you all about a large range of topics, and I've picked a handful to cover today. Let me know if you enjoy this format! xx

Just eat the damn burger

September 30, 2020 07:05 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

How many times a day do you beat yourself up about the food you eat? Do you eat a meal and then immediately feel guilty for doing so? Do you tell yourself you're not allowed to eat certain foods? I've struggled with this my entire life, and it's only the past few years that I've managed to finally get a grip on it. Whether it be viewing certain foods as 'good' or 'bad', limiting my portion sizes so I don't consume too many calories, making myself feel horrible and ashamed for eating junk food...

We need to talk about racism

September 17, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

In Australia, racism towards Indigenous Australians is embedded into the fabric of our country. It has become part of our culture. It presents itself in subtle, covert ways that make it difficult to pinpoint, so if you pull someone up on their "innocent joke", you'll be shunned and told to "lighten up". Or better yet, to stop being so "politically correct" because it was "just a joke". In a culture that celebrates lightheartedness and demonises taking things too seriously, how do we evolve as...

Sooo my life has been a bit of a mess this year :)

September 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

This year has been a mess for most people... myself ~very much~ included. It all started in January and went downhill pretty quickly from there. Reece and I went from our usual happy, optimistic and upbeat selves to feeling defeated, hopeless and pessimistic. It wasn't just one thing that went wrong; it felt like every time we finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel the tunnel was extended and the light disappeared. I do want to mention that a lot of what went wrong wasn't a huge deal ...

Why we're closing down Lauren Curtis Lounge

August 06, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Reece and I started this business in 2018 after spending years planning and developing it. It was the first big 'thing' I did outside of YouTube, and boy did we both learn a lot throughout the process (good and bad)! Deciding to close it down was not a decision we made lightly, but there are so many factors that came into it; all of which I speak about in depth in this episode. I didn't hold a single thing back - I wanted to be brutally honest in the hopes that it might potentially provide cl...

Why we allow other people to dictate how we feel about ourselves

July 28, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Whether it be our appearance, our personality or our success, most of us have a core set of beliefs about the person we are, and whether that person is 'good enough' or not. I've struggled with self worth and self doubt for as long as I can remember, to the point where I came to the conclusion that I was just an overly critical person (of myself). But recently, I've been paying close attention to what actually TRIGGERS those beliefs. Why does doing that particular thing make me feel that way?...

If not now, when? (Seriously)

April 23, 2020 07:42 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

We're all in this habit of saying "one day" or, "I'd love to do that, but -" and we confine ourselves to the bounds of the 'safer' option, not realising what we're giving up in the process. It's so easy to get caught in the routine of wake up, eat, go to work, come home, eat, sleep, wake up, etc, not only because it's what everyone else is doing so it appears normal, but also because we keep ourselves so busy and stressed that we don't even allow ourselves the opportunity to think outside the...

LOW SELF WORTH? Please listen to this!

April 02, 2020 05:29 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

If you listen to one podcast this year it needs to be this one. Yep, I'm backing it that much! Low self worth, high self doubt, feelings of inadequacy, general insecurities about the person I was and what I had to offer... they've all plagued me my entire life. I had resigned myself to thinking "this is just who I am; as if I can change a fundamental part of myself". I'm sure you can relate in one way or another. It's something my mentor Holly Loxton calls the 'not good enough program'. She j...

How do you make friends as an adult? A complete guide with Hope Kelaher

March 26, 2020 04:17 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

We seem to make friends so easily as children, but as we grow up and leave school, things start to get a little more complicated. One friend moves overseas, one friend gets super busy with their career, one friend starts a family and one friend slowly drifts away for whatever reason. Or, perhaps you just never had a lot of friends to begin with. It seems to get harder to establish friendships the older we get, because many lifelong friendship circles have already formed, so you either have to...

A different perspective on Coronavirus with Holly Loxton

March 19, 2020 03:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

We're all a little scared/uneasy/anxious at the moment. For the first time in a while we feel like our safety is at risk and our future is uncertain. We're being fed an overwhelming amount of information from countless different sources 24/7. We're trying to take care of ourselves and our families, whilst also keeping an eye out on the other people in our community who may be vulnerable and unable to protect themselves. Some of us feel isolated and alone, missing human connection and intera...

Why I'm going to therapy

March 05, 2020 18:30 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

This is something I never thought I'd be talking about because I never thought I'd be doing it in the first place. For me, therapy always seemed like something you'd only seek out if you were dealing with a lot of physical or emotional trauma, depression or anxiety. I didn't think I had any justifiable reason to go. I was comparing my pain with the pain of others, and mine never seemed significant enough against theirs. In today's episode I talk you through my entire process - from my assumpt...

Change your perspective, change your life!

February 27, 2020 05:30 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

Your perspective governs your entire life, whether you realise it or not. Your beliefs, values and morals justify your perspectives on your friendships, relationships, work, your decisions, your actions and your thoughts. They also justify your judgements about other people, and their beliefs, values, actions, decisions, work and relationships. Our perspective is mainly subjective, and very rarely objective. It usually isn't based off hard facts, it's actually heavily influenced by our person...

YouTuber scandals: let's talk about them

February 12, 2020 05:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Let's be real: we've all indulged in gossip before. Someone you know (or maybe even don't know) has done something to upset you or someone close to you, and so you talk about it. Maybe with one person, maybe with 10, maybe with more. You feel justified in doing so, because they did something wrong, right? You want that person to be held accountable, so you seek justice in the form of forming a group of people together who know how bad that person is and doesn't want to be friends with them an...

Wanna know all the mistakes I've made in my business so far? Listen in!

February 05, 2020 05:30 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

My sleepwear business Lauren Curtis Lounge has been up and running since September 2018. It's my first business outside of YouTube, and while I knew it would be a challenging endeavour, I didn't realise just HOW challenging. Reece (my boyfriend and co-founder) and I have learnt SO. MANY. LESSONS. in the past year and a half (most of them the hard - and expensive - way), and so I wanted to share our experiences with you guys. Who knows, maybe you're thinking of starting a small business or per...

She's on the Money's Victoria Devine shares powerful money tips you NEED to know

January 30, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

What's your relationship with money like? Do you struggle to save, wish you knew how to budget, or can't get yourself out of debt? Do you feel pressured to buy a house and stop renting? Do you regularly use Afterpay and UberEats? Do you understand what shares are, and the impact of smart investments? Or, do you just have limiting money beliefs that you want to conquer? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Victoria Devine from She's on the Money (listen her...

Q&A with The Skin Fairy: pimple popping and pore strips, are they really that bad?

January 21, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

As many of you will know, I have been seeing Carmen McNamara aka The Skin Fairy for at least 4 or 5 years now. She's helped me tremendously throughout the years, but more so now since going off the contraceptive pill and experiencing hormonal breakouts. I have received so many messages asking if I could interview her and pick her brains, so that's exactly what I'm doing in this episode! I asked you guys what questions you'd like for her to answer, and then I picked the most commonly asked or ...

Quick Flick founder Iris Smit on her mind-blowing, unconventional journey from trauma to triumph

January 14, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

This episode is... mind blowing! I got goosebumps so many times and had to edit out my hundreds of "WOW" remarks (I couldn't help myself!). I really struggled to pick a title because nothing could succinctly summarise how interesting, engaging, informative, inspirational and truly unbelievable her story is. You've probably heard of The Quick Flick by now (winged eyeliner stamp for those who haven't), and maybe even her new venture Beauty Fridge. Iris Smit is only 24 and has managed to build a...

A very intimate Q&A with my boyfriend Reece

November 27, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Hellooo! By now, most of you will probably be familiar with my boyfriend of almost 5 years, Reece. He's the love of my life, my best friend and my soul mate. He's also super shy so it takes a bit of coercing to get him to agree to film a video or record a podcast hehehe but this particular Q&A (Q's asked by you guys) he really enjoyed and gave sooo many personal, insightful and helpful answers. It became quite an intimate discussion about almost everything in our lives (whether it be as a cou...

Karissa Pukas and I discuss why we once hated each other and how we came back from it

November 20, 2019 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

Karissa Pukas and I have an interesting past. We first connected online back in 2011, and met in person in 2013. We filmed two videos together, one at my house in Perth and another in Sydney with Shannon, Chloe and myself (who remembers?!). All was well until it... wasn't. Something happened (tune in to find out what) and that was the end of our friendship. I blocked Karissa from everything and she unfollowed me right back. I'm a grudge holder, so I genuinely thought that was the end of that ...

Plastic surgery and injectables: let’s discuss the REAL problem

November 13, 2019 19:30 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

From the moment I started my YouTube channel, the most common insults I would receive were to do with my appearance. People would call me fake any chance they could get. While the taboos surrounding plastic surgery and injectables have lessened slightly, the judgement people face whenever they're honest about getting work done, or even if they've never discussed it and people just think they've had something done, is immense. It's almost as if they feel superior to you, and they want to let ...

Plastic surgery and injectables: let's discuss the REAL problem

November 13, 2019 19:30 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

From the moment I started my YouTube channel, the most common insults I would receive were to do with my appearance. People would call me fake any chance they could get. While the taboos surrounding plastic surgery and injectables have lessened slightly, the judgement people face whenever they're honest about getting work done, or even if they've never discussed it and people just think they've had something done, is immense. It's almost as if they feel superior to you, and they want to let y...

Do you REALLY want to turn your hobby into a career?

November 07, 2019 00:15 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

This episode might make some people uncomfortable because it goes against the saying "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life". I think that statement is very naive and ignorant to the reality of business and being your own boss, and gives people a false sense of hope that monetising your passions will always end well. The truth: it might have the opposite effect. In this episode I talk through why I feel that sometimes hobbies should be left as just that: hobbies, and why t...

How to use the law of attraction to successfully manifest your goals

October 24, 2019 07:41 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

The response to my first episode on the law of attraction was epic! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Many of you wanted a follow-up on what was discussed, so here it is! This is a foolproof guide to using the law of attraction, and what common mistakes you might be making that are sabotaging your results. I love discussing this stuff, so I hope you enjoy! Please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review if you haven't already - THANK YOU :) x

Single and dating? Please listen to this!

October 09, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

I came across an Instagram post with a very insightful caption about dating and I wanted to talk through it with you guys!

Can loyalty sometimes be a bad thing?

October 02, 2019 06:05 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Of course we all know that every relationship (friendship or romantic) needs to be built on mutual loyalty to one another, but where do you draw the line? Is there a point at which you begin to give too much of yourself in order to be loyal to someone else, especially when they probably wouldn't do the same for you? I tend to be fiercely loyal, which I feel only really benefits the other person, and leaves me feeling a bit exhausted. It's been on my mind after seeing a meme about it on Twitte...

The confronting truth about sponsored posts

September 23, 2019 22:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

The stigma around sponsored posts is still very much alive and thriving, and I almost think that might actually be a good thing. The social media industry is booming, influencers are cashing in, and a lot of the time they're not even disclosing their sponsorships. Many are banking cheques for promoting products they've barely used and it begs the question: who can you really trust? While I pride myself on being 100% honest 100% of the time, I know that many people can't say the same, and it's...

Your expectations are destroying your happiness

September 12, 2019 04:20 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MB

How many times have you had an idea of how something would pan out, only to be left feeling disappointed and underwhelmed? You thought your boyfriend would be able to read your mind somehow and do all of the cute things you wanted him to, but when he didn't meet those expectations you became upset and an argument broke out. Perhaps you expected to be married with kids by now, and because you're not quite there, you feel like you've failed. Maybe you thought your business would be more success...

There's still time! When life feels like a race against the clock

September 02, 2019 08:30 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB

This episode is all about staying in your lane and running your own race. Too often we focus our attention on what everyone around us is doing, and use those observations as markers for success in our own lives. Do we even truly want that for ourselves? Do we feel ready for that? Do we need that? I think it's important to remind ourselves every now and then that life isn't a journey that looks the same for everyone. Stop looking at who's behind, alongside or in front of you - it doesn't matte...

The law of attraction for dummies

August 26, 2019 03:30 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

Perhaps you've heard about 'manifesting' or the 'law of attraction' and you're intrigued but not quite sure where to start. Perhaps you've had lots of experience with it and you just want to hear about someone else's experience. Or, perhaps you think it's some mumbo-jumbo hippie stuff and you're keen for a laugh. Regardless of what caused you to tune in, I'm here to share my 2 cents on what the law of attraction means to me and why I think it's so powerful. If you'd like a part two or have an...

Ask Lauren: plastic surgery regrets, cheating & finding motivation

August 15, 2019 04:45 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Do I regret my plastic surgery? What advice would I give to a younger me? How would I overcome cheating? How do I stay motivated? How am I so happy all the time? These are just some of the questions I answered in today's Ask Lauren episode! If you enjoyed please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review - thank you so much! :) x

The pressure to have kids, get married and drink alcohol

August 06, 2019 02:32 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

How many times, as a woman, have you been asked when you are going to have kids? How many kids do you want? And if you don't want kids, why don't you want kids? Or when are you planning to get married? Do you want to get married? Why aren't you married? Or if you're in a social setting, why aren't you drinking? Why don't you drink? Oh come on, just have one! Ugh, it does my head in... but it's seriously worth talking about. Let me know your thoughts over at @lozcurtis and @mentalmakeoverpodca...

Stop comparing yourself on Instagram!

July 30, 2019 22:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Do you think Instagram has had a positive or negative effect on your life? Our feeds are full of beautiful, successful, wealthy, happy people whose lives seem to be perfect. That's great for them, but what does it mean for the rest of us leading normal, boring lives in comparison? How can we stop getting sucked into the comparison game - and why are we even sucked in in the first place? Listen to find out :) If you're enjoying this podcast please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Th...

Life chats: why I become happier the older I get

July 16, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

In the last couple of years I've noticed that my attitude towards many different aspects of my life has completely changed. Things that used to absorb so much of my energy now don't seem to bother me at all, and everything seems so much simpler. It's almost is as my life has become more black and white, and it feels liberating! In today's episode I talk about many of the changes and what it's meant for all the different aspects of my life. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review if ...

The TRUTH about diet culture + profitable insecurities

July 03, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Diet culture is a vulture that preys on the insecure, the unconfident and the naive. According to Google, it "worships thinness and equates it to health and moral virtue", and "oppresses people who don't match up with its supposed picture of 'health'". You might not know it yet, but your fears and insecurities are big business, and when money talks, do these companies you trust really have your best interests at heart? If you enjoyed, please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review on iTune...

Ask Lauren: Toxic Friendships, Disloyal Friends + Finding New Friends

June 27, 2019 06:10 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Do you have friends that never seem to be happy for you and your achievements? Do they talk behind your back and put no effort into the friendship? Do you wish you had friends but can't seem to meet new people or don't know how to? I asked my followers on Instagram (@lozcurtis) what they needed advice on and toxic friendships was the most common response. Tune in to listen to my take on personal questions asked by real people! For more, head to @lozcurtis, @mentalmakeoverpodcast or www.youtub...

Why happiness is a choice

June 20, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Do you wish you were happier? Do you see other people living amazing, fulfilling lives and wonder what their secret is? Do you want that for yourself? In today's episode I explain why I firmly believe that happiness is a choice - one that needs to be chosen every. single. day. We all struggle, we all go through hardships and we've all faced difficulties in our lives. So what are the happy people doing differently? Tune in to find out :) If you enjoy the Mental Makeover podcast please don't fo...

Should I leave my relationship?

June 11, 2019 20:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

How do I know if he's into me? Does he see a future with me? Why doesn't he text me back? How soon is too soon to expect exclusivity? Should I leave him? Does he like me? Do I deserve better? Why do I always date losers? Why am I always getting cheated on? If you've ever asked yourself one of these questions (or maybe even all of them), this episode is for you - and I'll give it to you straight! Please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review if you enjoyed today's episode! It means that ot...

Break up with your breakup!

May 30, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

Breakups can be soul-destroying, and sometimes it feels like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. I'm here to remind you that the light is most certainly there and it's not as far away as you think! I share all of the gritty details about my own breakup experience, and talk you through the tools I used that helped me come out on top, stronger than ever. I hope you enjoy; please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review so that anyone else who might be struggling through a breakup can f...

Facetune your fears

May 26, 2019 20:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

I have a love/hate relationship with Facetune. On one hand, I think it's largely responsible for so many people's body image issues, but on the other hand, I think it's a really handy tool to have. In today's episode, we dive deep into how people use it, why they use it, and what should be done about it going forward. Thanks for listening and please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! x

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