In this lively and heartfelt episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons welcomes Laura Conley—certified life and weight coach, and the dynamic force behind The Yummy Mummy. Their conversation begins with the serendipity of meeting at Gertrude’s book launch event in Los Angeles and quickly flows into Laura’s inspiring personal story.

After becoming a mother, Laura found herself consumed with thoughts about losing weight—so much so that it interfered with her ability to be present with her child. Determined to break free from the diet culture messaging she had internalized, Laura embarked on a transformative journey to heal her relationship with her body, food, and self.

Now, through The Yummy Mummy program, she helps other moms create a new paradigm—one that honors physical health while also nurturing emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Together, Gertrude and Laura explore what it takes to create sustainable change, the importance of addressing the whole self, and how to mother ourselves in the process.

You’ll also hear about:

• (01:55) How Gertrude and Laura first connected at the book launch event
• (04:20) Laura’s wake-up call: realizing her focus on weight was stealing her joy as a new mom
• (08:15) The personal journey that led Laura to become a certified life and weight coach
• (12:30) Why traditional diet culture fails mothers—and what to do instead
• (16:50) The pillars of The Yummy Mummy program and how they address body, mind, and spirit
• (22:10) Stories of transformation: lasting change without the crash-diet cycle
• (27:30) How self-connection leads to healthier relationships—with yourself and your children
• (31:45) Reframing success beyond the number on the scale
• (35:20) Encouragement for moms to rewrite their own “mother code” around body image and self-worth
• (39:00) How to navigate setbacks with compassion and curiosity
• (45:15) Building a supportive community for lasting transformation
• (51:10) Laura’s final advice for mothers ready to reclaim joy and body confidence

This episode is a permission slip to release outdated beliefs, reclaim your energy, and approach your health from a place of love and sustainability.

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