Lead to Gold

Hosted by English teacher, writer, and multi-faceted life learner Wren Taylor, we're keeping it cozy here, as if we were gathered on the couch with a good friend. Through thoughtful tangents, unique interviews, and practical advice, Lead to Gold is a valuable resource for alchemizing your life and turning heavy challenges into golden opportunities for growth and community.

Podcasting since 2023 • 64 episodes

Lead to Gold

Latest Episodes

064 - The Forgotten Magic of Altered States

Most of us are craving a deeper sense of meaning, and one of the best ways to achieve that is to experience an "altered state" where we feel more present, more aware, and more appreciative of our surroundings. But in a culture where we are spir...

June 22, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 14 • 59:34

063 - A New Relationship to Alcohol: Mindful Drinking - w/ Paul Lagerstedt

Paul Lagerstedt has always been drawn to fixing things and understanding how systems work. When he began to notice his own adverse reaction to alcohol without an explanation, he got curious: what’s actually in alcoholic beverages beyond ethanol...

June 08, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 13 • 1:09:49

062 - The Reminders That Got Me Out of Rock Bottom

I'm going through a little bit of a hard time right now. So to be very candid, I needed a little bit of my own cheering up. I hope it helps you through whatever stuckness you're experiencing right now, too.In today's episode, I'm outlini...

May 25, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 12 • 1:03:28

061 - In Defense of Jealousy

Jealousy gets a bad reputation, but what if it's actually trying to tell you something? In this episode, I'm making the case for sitting with your jealousy instead of rushing to shame yourself out of it. We'll dig into why the curre...

May 11, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 11 • 53:32

060 - "The Internet Isn't Fun Anymore" Part II: Going Analogue Isn't The Answer

Sigh...this was a big one. So big, in fact, I had to split it into two parts. Please listen to part one first if you haven't already!Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with trading Spotify for a record collection - I think it's a...

April 27, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 10 • 1:05:18

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