Mar 09 2025 56 mins
Are you ready to stop searching for happiness in the outside world and start discovering the limitless peace, joy, and fulfillment that already exist within you?
In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, co-host Laurel Boivin sits down with George Peterson, a spiritual teacher, meditation expert, podcast host and author, to explore the life-changing power of inner work. From overcoming addiction to becoming a globally recognized meditation and breathwork healer, George shares his personal journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Together, they dive deep into the difference between external, fleeting happiness and true, lasting fulfillment. George reveals the hidden blocks that keep us stuck, the truth about manifesting abundance (it’s not just about positive thinking!), and why our intuition is always leading us toward our highest path—if only we listen.
You'll learn how meditation, breathwork, and small daily shifts can clear emotional weight, strengthen intuition, and bring you closer to the life you desire. Plus, George introduces his powerful MEDI Method, a practical, effortless approach to meditation that will change the way you experience your mind, your energy, and your purpose.
This episode is an invitation to step out of survival mode and into a life of clarity, peace, and deep inner joy. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or disconnected, this conversation will inspire you to trust yourself, embrace transformation, and start creating the life that was meant for you.
Enjoy!
00:01 Laurel introduces George Peterson and shares their small-town connection
02:30 George reflects on the shift from external happiness to deep, internal fulfillment
06:15 Object-Referral vs. Self-Referral Happiness: why looking outside ourselves for happiness keeps us stuck, and how inner work helps
12:20 The power of Inner Work including meditation, breathwork, gratitude, and movement as key practices to clearing emotional blocks
20:10 The truth about manifesting and the key to attracting abundance
28:45 George shares his "Rashi" experience
35:00 The importance of listening to your intuition and why fear and excitement often coexist.
42:50 The three phases of energies: creation, maintenance and destruction
50:20 George’s Meditation Framework (MEDI Method), a practical guide to effortless meditation and overcoming obstacles
57:30 George’s final words of wisdom
Links/Books mentioned:
* THRIVE: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things That are Holding You Back, by George Peterson
* Conversations with God, by Neale Donald Walsch
The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]
The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife
Host/Cohost/Guest Info
Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.
Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.
George Peterson is a Vedic Meditation teacher, Breathwork Healer, and transformational coach with over a decade of experience in addiction recovery. As host of The George Peterson Podcast and author of THRIVE: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things That Are Holding You Back, he blends mindfulness and modern strategies to inspire personal growth. George leads retreats, workshops, and coaching programs that help individuals overcome obstacles, reduce stress, and cultivate resilience. Through his teachings, he empowers others to find inner peace, break free from limitations, and truly thrive. You can learn more about George and the work he does at www.georgespeterson.com or contact him at [email protected].