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Addiction, Fashion, and Finding Your Why — Lawrence Zarian on Healing, Sobriety, and Self-Worth
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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes TV personality, fashion expert, and QVC designer Lawrence Zarian for a raw, soul-deep conversation on addiction, recovery, and redefining beauty from the inside out.
Known for his decades-long career making women feel beautiful on shows like Live with Regis and Kelly and The Kelly Clarkson Show, Lawrence shares the deeply personal journey behind the brand—one rooted in trauma, survival, and grace.
Together, he and Kerstin unpack the rituals of addiction, the psychology of self-worth, and the healing power of fashion. From near-death experiences to late-night sugar binges, from closet makeovers to spiritual awakenings, this episode explores how the body, mind, and soul are all connected—and how embracing vulnerability is the first step toward real rest.
Lawrence opens up about his mother’s alcoholism, his own battles with cocaine, and the turning points that led him to 20 years of sobriety. With compassion and clarity, Kerstin guides the conversation into practical advice on stress management, sleep rituals, gut health, and reprogramming the nervous system—offering hope and healing to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the weight of their story.
Major Themes & Concepts
✅ Addiction, ego, and the journey to long-term sobriety
✅ Why your wardrobe might be triggering your stress
✅ Sleep as the foundation for emotional regulation and healing
✅ The “3-2-1 Rule” to transform your nights and lower anxiety
✅ Gut-brain connection and how it affects mood, energy, and cravings
✅ The rituals of addiction—and how to replace them with healing rhythms
✅ Vulnerability as the entry point to community and transformation
✅ How fashion can empower women to embrace their bodies
✅ Leaky gut, long COVID, and their links to mental health
✅ Why God moves us like chess pieces, placing us where we need to be
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – “Look at your body.” Why Lawrence starts with the foundation
02:00 – Beautiful by LZ: The brand rooted in his mother’s legacy
07:00 – Sobriety, spiritual nudges, and the day everything changed
13:00 – Cocaine, near-death, and the funeral vision that saved his life
21:00 – The sugar ritual: Why addiction never really goes away
30:00 – Kerstin’s 3-2-1 Sleep Rule and lifestyle strategies that work
38:00 – Gut health, anxiety, and the silent triggers behind stress
44:00 – Building a home studio, cleaning clutter, and staying grounded
50:00 – How fashion helps women reclaim their confidence
54:00 – Final thoughts: Grace, wardrobe therapy, and receiving the compliment
Work with Kerstin
📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.
💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.
Resources & Recommendations
Connect with Lawrence Zarian
Instagram: @lawrencezarian
Website: lawrencezarian.com
QVC Line: Beautiful by LZ
More about Kerstin
Website: kerstin-lindquist.com
Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist
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TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist
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