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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!
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S1E26 Ep. 26 - Patterns & Synchronicities
Have you ever noticed themes going on in your life? Same situations or relationships showing up over and over again? have you ever slowed down to spend time with the why behind it and map together…
Ep. 25 - Thrive This Sagittarius Season - Your 2025 Guide
Inviting all astrology signs to come sit in and listen to this quick guide for Sagittarius season! This is my 2nd annual guide to this particularly active sign and season, and I really love sharing…
Ep. 24 - Anniversary Episode: A Call Back to BIG JOY
Happy first year anniversary to Late Checkout!! (YAYYYY!) What an amazing year it has been - the pod's first loop around the sun and we're only just getting started.I've been working on my authentic…
Ep.23 - SF, Allure Best of Beauty & TBM How to Manifest Tour
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…
Ep.22 - Navigating Big Changes & Upleveling
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,…
Ep. 21 - Summer Catch up: BIG NEWS!
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…
Ep. 20 - For Your Self-Care Arsenal: 5 Simple Mood Boosters
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…
Ep. 19 - Maternal Mental Health: Postpartum w. Yve Gonzalez (PART 2)
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…
Ep. 18 - Maternal Mental Health: Postpartum w. Yve Gonzalez (PART 1)
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…
Ep. 17 - Stop Dimming Your Shine by Judging Others and an Intro to Managing Scarcity Mindset
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?…
Ep. 16 - Word Vomit: Self Awareness Around Friendships and Relationships
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…
Ep. 15 - Prioritizing Wellness During Pregnancy and Prepping for Parenthood
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…
Ep. 14 - Millennial Coded w. Yve Gonzalez: Friends in Your 30s, ACOTAR and Makeup
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…
Ep. 13 - Trade Offs, Traitors and VBACs
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…
Ep. 12 - Your Retreat Guide and My Ibiza Escape
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…
Ep. 11 - Embracing Change: Career Shift at 36 and Inner Guidance
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…
Ep. 10 - Long Distance Friendships, Being a Good House Guest, and Feeling Alive with Chelsea Matz
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…
Ep. 9 - Summer Flashback: Euro Cup 2024, Expat Parenting and Filling Up Your Cup
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…
Ep. 8 - Short & Sweet: Holiday Compassion and Holiday Traditions
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…
Ep. 7 - 4 Ways Travel + Wellness are Symbiotic and Winter Getaways
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…
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Late Checkout has published 26 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Places & Travel, Society & Culture.
Late Checkout is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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