Lab of Life
Life is complicated. There is an overload of concepts and information that try to explain our existence. We are on a mission to simplify it for you as much as possible. Lab of Life Podcast aims to combine the latest scientific discoveries with ancient wisdom to uncover how we can optimize our human experience to the fullest and thrive in life. Hosted by Lena and Raluca Join us for practical tools, lessons and insights to help you navigate your human experience the best way possible.
Episodes

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
In this episode of Lab of Life, I sit down with Jeni Titus, a powerhouse of wisdom and healing who blends science and spirituality in the most fascinating ways.
Jeni shares her incredible personal journey, from navigating childhood chaos and early life struggles—including witnessing trauma, teen pregnancy, and addiction—to rediscovering herself through healing, intuitive work, and energy medicine.
Now a dedicated wellness practitioner and the founder of Urban Calm, a growing wellness collective in McCall, Idaho, Jeni specializes in Biophoton Therapy, an innovative healing modality that promotes cellular communication and coherence to bring the body back into balance.
We dive deep into:✨ Jeni’s early life challenges and the pivotal moments that led her to healing✨ How Biophoton Therapy works and its incredible potential for chronic conditions✨ Her transformational experiences with energy work, plant medicine, and human design✨ The importance of honoring your natural energy flow (especially as a Projector in Human Design!)✨ How she built a thriving wellness community and collective✨ The mind-body-spirit connection in true healing and transformation
Since recording this episode, I had the chance to meet Jeni in person and experience her Biophoton Therapy firsthand—and let me tell you, it’s next-level healing!
If you’re curious about cutting-edge wellness techniques, deep self-discovery, and the magic of blending science with spirituality, this episode is for you.
Tune in and get ready for an inspiring, mind-expanding conversation! 🚀💫.
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https://www.urbancalmlife.com/
https://ralucavillapiana.com/
https://bio.site/iamlenarubin

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Episode 44. Break the Rut: Simple Routines for Big Energy Shifts
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
In this episode of Lab of Life, we explore how simple routines can help elevate your energy, pull you out of a rut, and anchor you into the best version of yourself. Join us as we discuss recognizing the need for routines, building practices that nurture your mind, body, emotions, and spirit, and the power of saying no to what drains your energy. From mindful movement and gratitude meditations to designing your ideal calendar, this episode is packed with insights to help you create a flow that aligns with your authenticity. Ready to upgrade your frequency and master your human experience? Tune in and transform your day!
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https://bio.site/iamlenarubin
Lena's offerings:
https://originalmushroom.com/
BodyTalks APPRaluca's Offerings:
Upgrade your Frequency Guide
The World is Your Mirror Program

Monday Nov 04, 2024
Episode 43. New Season, New Energy: Lena & Raluca’s Latest Reveals
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Welcome back to the Lab of Life podcast! 🎉 After a sun-soaked summer, Lena and Raluca return with life updates, fresh insights, and brand-new offerings to help you dive deeper into mastering your human experience. Tune in to catch up, laugh, and discover what’s next on the path to thriving, not just surviving! 🌞✨
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https://bio.site/iamlenarubin
Lena's offerings:
https://originalmushroom.com/
BodyTalks APPRaluca's Offerings:
Upgrade your Frequency Guide
The World is Your Mirror Program

Monday May 06, 2024
Episode 42. Sam Kabert - Mental Health Keynote Speaker & Breathwork Teacher
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Join us in today's episode with serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and breathwork teacher, Sam Kabert. We talk about his personal journey and specifically discuss the significance of maintaining soul-life balance, especially if you are a ambitious and driven entrepreneur.
We explore topics like Dark Night of the Soul, plant medicine and psychedelics, the importance of intention in plant medicine ceremonies, and the profound impact of integration practices in psychedelic healing journeys. Sam provides invaluable wisdom and shares many useful tools to help us navigate our human experience more smoothly.
Connect with Sam:
Sam's New Book: Overcome the Overwhelm
www.samkabert.com
Soul Seekr Podcast
https://www.instagram.com/samkabert/
SOUL/Life Balance
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Monday Apr 01, 2024
Episode 41. Lara Arguijo - international energy healer
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
In this episode, Lara is back and talking about her new offerings. Lara is an international energy healer for humans and animals. She's also a sound healer and Theta Healing instructor.
We talk about animal healing, her podcast, and retreat, psychedelics, as well as other interesting things she is currently exploring.
Lara's Website:
https://www.illuminatelife.co/
Instagram:
@illuminatelife_
Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7lW1OcCiMMMGdzLkON1ZAw?si=e36126bc1fac4beb
SoundHealing with Cats:
https://www.felinegoodsocialclub.com/collections/sessions/products/sound-healing
Lara will be at the Gentle Barn on May 18th, 2024:
https://www.gentlebarn.org/visit-our-locations/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59GwdnekNYs77-XheuagLDRIBLxbGZWKVq5wf_GJe0P0xpJf6a5COHb9waAi_jEALw_wcB
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LabofLifePodcast?si=tHKmFgYNU1rjMaF3
Stay grounded, balanced & inspired to create by exploring useful easy-to-use tools in Lena's course "SoulScience 101: Spirituality Basics for Busy Minds" https://www.udemy.com/course/soulscience-101-spirituality-basics-for-busy-minds/?referralCode=2185AC746D853F436015
Receive coaching support, monthly group energy healing, and more with Raluca's Alchemia membership by clicking the link below:
https://alchemia.mn.co/
Shop Raluca's "Routine Guide"
https://www.ralucavillapiana.com/store
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Monday Mar 04, 2024
Episode 40. Birthdays. Traditions, obligations and rituals.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
In this episode, we talk about birthdays. Whether you love them or loathe them, birthdays are a fascinating lens through which to explore human culture and connection. Tune in as we unpack the complexities of birthdays and what they mean to us individually and collectively.
Resources mentioned:
https://genekeys.com/
Book: “The Gene Keys: Embracing Your Higher Purpose” by Richard Rudd
Rick Rubin with Richard Rudd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqDBRmhUAbc
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LabofLifePodcast?si=tHKmFgYNU1rjMaF3
Stay grounded, balanced & inspired to create by exploring useful easy-to-use tools in Lena's course "SoulScience 101: Spirituality Basics for Busy Minds" https://www.udemy.com/course/soulscience-101-spirituality-basics-for-busy-minds/?referralCode=2185AC746D853F436015
Receive coaching support, monthly group energy healing, and more with Raluca's Alchemia membership by clicking the link below:
https://alchemia.mn.co/
Shop Raluca's "Routine Guide"
https://www.ralucavillapiana.com/store
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https://ralucavillapiana.as.me

Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
In this episode of Lab of Life, we are further exploring Human Design with our guest Megan Hanes - a Human Design and Breathwork practitioner.
Join us as we learn about looking at connections and relationships through the Human Design lens. Understanding how this tool can help to uncover ways to communicate and understand each other and yourself better.
Connect with Megan:
Website: https://www.theinwardexhale.com/
Instagram: @inward.exhale
Human Design Resources:
https://www.myhumandesign.com/
https://erinclairejones.com/
https://genekeys.com/
https://www.humdes.com/
https://www.geneticmatrix.com/user-home/
Books:
“Gene Keys: Unlocking the Higher Purpose Hidden in Your DNA” - Book by Richard Rudd
“Understanding Human Design: The New Science of Astrology: Discover Who You Really Are” - by Karen Curry
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Websites:
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https://ralucavillapiana.com/
https://www.lenarubin.com/
YouTube
Stay grounded, balanced & inspired to create by exploring useful easy-to-use tools in Lena's course "SoulScience 101: Spirituality Basics for Busy Minds" https://www.udemy.com/course/soulscience-101-spirituality-basics-for-busy-minds/?referralCode=2185AC746D853F436015
Receive coaching support, monthly group energy healing, and more with Raluca's Alchemia membership by clicking the link below:
https://alchemia.mn.co/
Shop Raluca's "Routine Guide"
https://www.ralucavillapiana.com/store
Book a 1:1
https://www.lenarubin.com/book-online
https://ralucavillapiana.as.me

Monday Feb 05, 2024
Episode 38. Energy. The power of energy healing & mastering your energy
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Join Raluca and Lena in this episode all about energy. Energy is the underlying force that governs everything in your life. When you can shift your energy, you can shift your life.
Today's episode talks about :
What energy is?
How energy is related to healing?
What happens in energy healing?
Why energy healing is crucial during this time.
What happens during an energetic shift?
What the integration period is?
How you can take care of your own energy?
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https://www.lenarubin.com/
YouTube
Stay grounded, balanced & inspired to create by exploring useful easy-to-use tools in Lena's course "SoulScience 101: Spirituality Basics for Busy Minds" https://www.udemy.com/course/soulscience-101-spirituality-basics-for-busy-minds/?referralCode=2185AC746D853F436015
Receive coaching support, monthly group energy healing, and more with Raluca's Alchemia membership by clicking the link below:
https://alchemia.mn.co/
Shop Raluca's "Routine Guide"
https://www.ralucavillapiana.com/store
Book a 1:1
https://www.lenarubin.com/book-online
https://ralucavillapiana.as.me

Monday Jan 15, 2024
Episode 37. Journaling as a powerful self-reflection and meditation practice
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
In this episode, we explore journaling and its various forms and benefits - from the historical roots of journaling with philosophers to the modern-day science-backed advantages, we uncover the multifaceted aspects of this powerful practice.
We discuss different forms of journaling, from traditional written methods to digital platforms, art journaling, bullet journaling, and specialized practices like dream journaling and mindfulness journaling. Each form serves a unique purpose, catering to various preferences and needs.
We also talk about why is journaling challenging for many of us.
Whether you're a seasoned journaler or new to the concept, this episode promises to unravel the mysteries of journaling and inspire you to pick up that pen, open that app, or express yourself in whichever way feels right for you.
Tune in and discover the profound impact journaling can have on your well-being and personal growth.
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Websites:
https://www.laboflifepodcast.com
https://ralucavillapiana.com/
https://www.lenarubin.com/
YouTube
Stay grounded, balanced & inspired to create by exploring useful easy-to-use tools in Lena's course "SoulScience 101: Spirituality Basics for Busy Minds" https://www.udemy.com/course/soulscience-101-spirituality-basics-for-busy-minds/?referralCode=2185AC746D853F436015
Receive coaching support, monthly group energy healing, and more with Raluca's Alchemia membership by clicking the link below:
https://alchemia.mn.co/
Shop Raluca's "Routine Guide"
https://www.ralucavillapiana.com/store
Book a 1:1
https://www.lenarubin.com/book-online
https://ralucavillapiana.as.me

Monday Jan 01, 2024
Episode 36. Human Design with Megan Hanes
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
In this episode of Lab Of Life, we are further exploring Human Design with our guest Megan Hanes - a Human Design and Breathwork practitioner.
Join us as we learn about Megan's personal journey, discovering the intersections between her life experiences and the insights offered by Human Design and Breathwork.
Website: https://www.theinwardexhale.com/
Instagram: @inward.exhale
Mentions:
Jenna Zoe - https://www.myhumandesign.com/
Erin Claire Jones - https://erinclairejones.com/
Richard Rud - https://genekeys.com/
Books:
“Gene Keys: Unlocking the Higher Purpose Hidden in Your DNA” - Book by Richard Rudd
“Understanding Human Design: The New Science of Astrology: Discover Who You Really Are” - by Karen Curry
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@laboflifepodcast
@ralucavillapiana
@iamlenarubin
Websites:
https://www.laboflifepodcast.com
https://ralucavillapiana.com/
https://www.lenarubin.com/
YouTube
Stay grounded, balanced & inspired to create by exploring useful easy-to-use tools in Lena's course "SoulScience 101: Spirituality Basics for Busy Minds" https://www.udemy.com/course/soulscience-101-spirituality-basics-for-busy-minds/?referralCode=2185AC746D853F436015
Receive coaching support, monthly group energy healing, and more with Raluca's Alchemia membership by clicking the link below:
https://alchemia.mn.co/
Shop Raluca's "Routine Guide"
https://www.ralucavillapiana.com/store
Book a 1:1
https://www.lenarubin.com/book-online
https://ralucavillapiana.as.me

Life is complex, and we're here to simplify it for you, by sharing practical insights and strategies that will inspire and empower you to unlock your full potential.
Co-hosted by:
Raluca - Soul Alchemist, Intuitive, Healer, Teacher, Guide, & Lena - Scientific Mystic, Mind Healer, Plant Medicine Integration Specialist, and your Guide to the Best You.
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