Late Checkout
Episodes
Ep. 31 - You're Not Stuck. You're On Autopilot. (And You Can Turn It Off.)
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"You can turn off cruise control at any given moment."Last week, Brian shared what it means to be in the driver's seat of your career —...
Ep. 30 - Why We Left Zürich, How to Become an Expat, and Porto AirBnB
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Okay guys, welcome back to Late Checkout — and welcome back to Brian. 🇨🇭If you caught the last episode (episode 5) he was on (spoiler: it aire...
Ep. 29 - These 5 Places Changed Me Forever (Spiritual Experiences I Can’t Explain)
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 places around the world that deeply moved me — not just beautiful destinations, but places where I had experiences ...
Ep. 28 - Pouring Back Into Your Nervous System
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Guys - I took an Expansion Workshop last week with Sarah Baldwin, that completely opened my line of sight into my nervous system. I gained knowledge a...
Ep. 27 - For the Ones Who Feel Called to Explore More—Inside and Out (Late Checkout Re-Intro)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing back the LIGHT! This is the perfect time to re-align and bring it back to the baseline energy of this podcast - Travel & Wellness. This e...
Ep. 26 - Patterns & Synchronicities
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 spen...
Ep. 25 - Thrive This Sagittarius Season - Your 2025 Guide
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ac...
Ep. 24 - Anniversary Episode: A Call Back to BIG JOY
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Ep.23 - SF, Allure Best of Beauty & TBM How to Manifest Tour
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep.22 - Navigating Big Changes & Upleveling
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ep. 21 - Summer Catch up: BIG NEWS!
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 20 - For Your Self-Care Arsenal: 5 Simple Mood Boosters
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 19 - Maternal Mental Health: Postpartum w. Yve Gonzalez (PART 2)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 18 - Maternal Mental Health: Postpartum w. Yve Gonzalez (PART 1)
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Ep. 17 - Stop Dimming Your Shine by Judging Others and an Intro to Managing Scarcity Mindset
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever caught yourself silently or not so silently critiquing someone's outfit, hairstyle, or physique? You're not alone. But what if that see...
Ep. 16 - Word Vomit: Self Awareness Around Friendships and Relationships
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a stream of consciousness, Laura talks about the importance of self-awareness, particularly when it comes to respecting another person's journ...
Ep. 15 - Prioritizing Wellness During Pregnancy and Prepping for Parenthood
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy can be a whirlwind of emotions, physical changes, and endless to-dos! In this episode, Laura is sharing her experiences on prioritizing well...
Ep. 14 - Millennial Coded w. Yve Gonzalez: Friends in Your 30s, ACOTAR and Makeup
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mil...
Ep. 13 - Trade Offs, Traitors and VBACs
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 12 - Your Retreat Guide and My Ibiza Escape
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 retrea...
Ep. 11 - Embracing Change: Career Shift at 36 and Inner Guidance
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 nat...
Ep. 10 - Long Distance Friendships, Being a Good House Guest, and Feeling Alive with Chelsea Matz
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Ep. 9 - Summer Flashback: Euro Cup 2024, Expat Parenting and Filling Up Your Cup
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 8 - Short & Sweet: Holiday Compassion and Holiday Traditions
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 op...
Ep. 7 - 4 Ways Travel + Wellness are Symbiotic and Winter Getaways
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 6 - NYC Recap, NJ Feels, Launch Day and New Paradigm Thoughts
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ep. 5 - WTH are we still doing in Switzerland?! with Brian Janela
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 4 - Sagittarius Season: A Guide
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.Do...
Ep. 3 - What Wellness Means to Me
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the three pillars that Late Checkout is built on is: Wellness. This is the episode where we open the door to the wellness space!Laura dives int...
Ep. 2 - Not Your Average Summer Travel Recap and Traveling as a Couple vs. as a Family
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura gives her listeners a warm welcome to the very first full episode of Late Checkout!We’re starting with a bang, this episode is all about Laura...
Ep. 1 - WELCOME TRAILER! Your Late Checkout has been approved!
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friendly teaser to the new podcast that will answer all of your travel, culture and wellness dreams!Your host, Laura Janela, introduces herself, the...