Beautiful Work Beautiful Life

In this conversation, Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin explore how focus and devotion guide our inner work and ultimately shape the lives we create. Drawing inspiration from a recent episode, Becoming Resilient with Nick Tucker, they reflect on how devotion isn’t just a spiritual word or heavy commitment. It can be as simple as daily practices that keep us aligned with what matters most.

Together, they discuss the importance of clarifying what you’re truly devoted to, breaking free from old family patterns, and shifting from chasing material success to cultivating meaning and becoming. Through vulnerable stories, practical tools, and encouragement, the Laurels remind us that inner work is not only beautiful—it’s the foundation for a fulfilling and purpose-driven life.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay focused on what truly matters, or how to weave devotion into the everyday, this episode offers guidance and grounding wisdom for your journey.

00:17 Introduction

00:33 Season Overview

01:18 Podcast Format & Flow

03:15 Episode Topic Introduction

03:43 Personal Stories of Devotion

04:55 The Role of Desire in Inner Work

06:39 Focus, Devotion, and Commitment

08:24 Simplicity in Devotion

10:50 Material Desires vs. Greater Purpose

12:58 Breaking Family Cycles & Personal Purpose

16:31 Finding Your North Star

17:35 Devotion in Career and Life Choices

19:57 Becoming vs. Having

21:11 Practicing New Ways of Being

23:15 Emotional Processing & Self-Compassion

25:34 Strategies for Starting Inner Work

26:27 Final Reflections & Listener Engagement

31:00 Invitation for Feedback

32:01 Closing Remarks

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration:

Links/Books mentioned

Becoming Resilient with Nick Tucker: https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com/podcasts/beautiful-work-beautiful-life/episodes/2149071852

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. You can learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.

Laurel Boivin, life and leadership 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. You can learn more about Laurel Boivin at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

In this thought-provoking episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin dive into the transformative journey of becoming resilient. They explore the richness of the words "resilience" and "becoming," sharing personal insights, client stories, and reflections on how adversity can be a powerful teacher.

From the importance of finding safety, physically and emotionally, to cultivating emotional intelligence, reframing your story, and nurturing the four intelligences (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual), they guide listeners through the inner work that fosters lasting strength and growth.

This conversation is an inspiring reminder that resilience is not just about bouncing back, but evolving into a fuller, wiser version of yourself.  

 Journaling Prompts from the Episode: 

1. When have I faced adversity in my life, and what did I learn from it? 

2. In my current challenge, how am I becoming rather than simply doing? 

3. Do I see myself as the hero/heroine of my story, or as a victim? Why? 

4. Where in my life do I feel physically and emotionally safe? Where do I not? 

5. How do I currently process my emotions? Is there a healthier way I could approach them? 

6. If I rewrote my story with the lens of “It happened for me,” what insights would I discover? 

7. Which of my four intelligences (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual) feels most developed? Which needs more attention? 

8. What beliefs or values give me strength during difficult times? 

9. How would I approach life differently if I believed every experience was for my becoming? 

10. When I feel emotionally stuck, what physical action could help me shift my state?  

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. Learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.  

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. Learn more about Laurel Boivin at www.fluxflowcoaching.com. 

In this powerful and meaningful conversation, Laurel sits down with speaker, storyteller, and youth mentor Nick Tucker to explore what it truly means to become resilient.

From a childhood shaped by addiction, foster care, and loss to walking across the country in a spontaneous act of spiritual searching, Nick’s story is one of transformation, healing, and choosing a life of purpose—again and again.

Together, they dive into:

This conversation is rich with wisdom, humor, and truth—and a beautiful reminder that we never stop becoming.

Whether you're navigating your own healing, showing up for others, or simply trying to figure out what’s next, this episode invites you to slow down, look inward, and take the next courageous step toward a beautiful life.

Links/Books mentioned

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

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

Nick Tucker is a husband and father, a speaker, storyteller, and founder of Camp Nick, a youth adventure camp in Los Angeles. Living the life he always dreamed of, Nick’s message centers on resilience, healing, and the lifelong journey of becoming. Nick is also the visionary behind the Walk With Me Tour, a cross-country speaking tour that retraces his 2011 walk from Maine to California – a 7 month-long journey of more than 3400 miles through 16 states and 20 volunteer projects along the way. You can learn more about Nick at www.NickRTucker.com and follow him on Instagram @NickTucker www.instagram.com/nickrtucker

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. You can learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.

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. You can learn more about Laurel Boivin at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin celebrate their podcast's fifth year and its recognition as one of the top 100 inner work podcasts. They discuss navigating change, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and intuition. Laurel Boivin shares her experience of moving after 20 years, highlighting the challenges of initiating change and dealing with others' reactions. They stress the significance of journaling to explore personal feelings and the need to trust one's intuition. Laurel Holland recounts selling her house intuitively, which led to multiple offers over asking price. They conclude by encouraging listeners to explore their responses to change and develop self-awareness.

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

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.

In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, cohosts Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin explore the evolving concept of the American Dream and what it means to truly live a life that feels like your own. Together, they reflect on how many are moving away from traditional aspirations like wealth, status, and conformity, and instead redefining success through the lens of purpose, creativity, well-being, and connection.

They emphasize the deep inner work required to discover what you really want—work that begins with self-awareness and the courage to let go of outdated ideals. Through personal stories, including the joys and challenges of watching their children forge different life paths, they demonstrate how honoring others’ dreams, and your own, can lead to profound growth.

The conversation also touches on the cultural shift from communal living to individualism, and how play, creativity, and presence can lead to a more meaningful, heart-aligned life. This episode is a loving call to explore your unique dream, trust your inner wisdom, and take your place in rescripting a more authentic, inclusive vision for the world.

00:00 – Welcome & Reflections

01:19  –  A Different American Dream

02:10 – Letting Go of One-Size-Fits-All Dreams

04:57 – The Need to Know Yourself

05:18 – Individual Desires & Collective Good

07:23 – Questions for Listeners

08:25 – Stories of Parenting, Change & Letting Go

13:39 – Laurel & Laurel Share Their Current Dreams

14:59 – Aging, Work & Redefining Retirement

17:21 – Creative Expression, Play & Purpose

20:04 – Listener Invitation: What’s Your Dream?

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

Links/Books/Resources mentioned:  

The Value of Leisure and Play with Dr. Deb Ayer:  https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com/podcasts/beautiful-work-beautiful-life/episodes/2147901133

Bold Moves with Mikaela Perry: 

https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com/podcasts/beautiful-work-beautiful-life/episodes/2148833229

https://www.mikaelaperry.art/

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.

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin reflect on the importance of staying true to yourself through the ever-evolving stages of life. As they wrap up Season Four, they explore how inner work shifts over time and how embracing your current phase—whether defined by age, career, or emotional growth—can bring clarity, fulfillment, and connection.

Their conversation covers the value of recognizing and respecting your own evolution, practicing curiosity and deep listening, and building relationships with others across different life stages. Laurel and Laurel share simple, powerful tools such as journaling, checking in with your values, and asking open-ended questions as ways to stay aligned with your true self.

They also highlight the transformative power of women’s stories and the importance of finding your voice, especially when your perspective has changed. Listeners are invited to embrace their unique journey, reflect on what they want now, and give themselves permission to grow, shift, and honor who they are in this moment.

This episode is both a celebration of the season and an encouragement to do the inner work that leads to a life of meaning, beauty, and authenticity.

00:00 – Welcome & Season Reflection

01:47 – What is Inner Work & Why It Matters

03:35 – Life Stages & Staying True to Yourself

05:52 – Cultivating Curiosity About Others’ Life Stages

08:25 – The Power of Listening Without Advice-Giving
10:59 – When Inner Work Comes Later in Life

12:27 – How to Speak Your Truth with Grace

14:35 – Beyond “Why” and “How”: Embracing the “What”

18:22 – Practices to Stay True to Yourself

27:25 – The Power of Intergenerational & Diverse Friendships

33:15 – Closing Reflections & Invitation

Links/Books mentioned  Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten

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. Learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.

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. Learn more about Laurel Boivin at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

Pixie Hamilton joins co-hosts, Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland, to discuss the concept of self-definition and the essence of one's being. Pixie shares her journey of self-discovery, highlighting how her awareness and freedom have evolved over the years. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's core essence, which remains consistent despite life's changes. The Laurels and Pixie explore how different individuals define their beautiful lives, stressing the uniqueness of each person's path. They suggest using archetypes from Caroline Myss's work to aid in self-discovery and encourage embracing one's true nature, even if it challenges societal norms. The conversation underscores the value of self-reflection and alignment with one's essence for a fulfilling life.

1:45 Pixie Hamilton shares what her beautiful life looks like, highlighting that she lives with the awareness to set herself free and live in trust and love

4:48 Defining what one's beautiful life looks like comes from self-definition, asking who are you?

5:30 Exploring the essential part of yourself that remains the same throughout life

6:30 Asking the question who am I and what is my purpose over the course of your life, Pixie offers her life as example

10:00 Transitioning to defining yourself by your inner consistency rather than outside influences

11:30 The confidence that comes from discovering the essence of who you are

14:00 Finding the essence of what drives your behavior and choices

18:30 Looking back on your life to moments when you connected to your essence to gain clarity about who you really are

19:50 Exploring language and the words you use as a pathway to seeing yourself more clearly

21:00 Meant for more as a message to understanding more of yourself rather than acquiring more

22:20 The difference between life purpose and soul's purpose

26:00 Pixie and Laurel share similar activities that have different purposes as an example of "who are you" and how you define yourself and explore yourself

31:20 Honoring the uniqueness of each person and what drives them with wonder and curiosity since no one truly knows another's inner motivations

33:00 Examples of how to explore your soul desires and your self-definition in the context of the situations of your life

35:00 Using your essence to help you through low moments or times

39:00 Finding places to be yourself without being known by others, to explore deeply who you really are

41:30 How finding your essence is transformative in your life, revisiting different topics in the podcasts as examples of the healing power of discovering who you really are

46:30 Using the work of Caroline Myss and her identifications of archetypes as a way to help you discover/explore your essence

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

Links/Books mentioned - Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss

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.

In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin dive deep into how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives, and how we can shift them to align with who we truly are becoming.

From long-held beliefs that no longer serve us to surprising insights that challenge our identity, the Laurels explore the powerful relationship between self-talk, personal growth, and transformation. They share personal examples, including the “I’m not a plant person” myth and the courageous redefinition of divorce, to illuminate how rewriting your internal narrative can lead to freedom, joy, and fulfillment.

You’ll walk away with practical steps to begin shifting your own story, questions to spark reflection, and encouragement to receive the help you need along the way. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a role or identity that no longer fits, this conversation will inspire you to author a new chapter that reflects your deepest desires and dreams.

Your story matters. Your life matters. And you have the power to change both.

00:00     Welcome and Reflections on Season 4

03:37     The inspiration behind today’s episode

04:46     Contradictions, fact checking, and myth-busters

06:32     The story that is your life

08:44     Powerfully crafting your story

10:03     Laurel Holland’s big story

13:02     Being the hero and casting director of your story

17:01     How staying in a story benefits us

17:38     A mother’s wisdom

19:29     How to change your story

21:26    The importance of the words we choose

24:29    Questions to help you change your story

27:09    Being open to receiving help

28:14    Roles and resistance

30:37    An invitation to listeners

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration:

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. Learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.

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. Learn more about Laurel Boivin at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

What if thriving isn’t a goal to chase, but an everyday way of living that’s deeply personal and true to you?

In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, Laurel Boivin invites you to pause and gently turn inward to explore that beautiful, liberating idea. She unpacks what thriving really means — beyond hustle, perfection, or someone else’s expectations. She also shares inspiring, real-life stories showing how thriving can look wildly different for each of us: from savoring slower mornings and setting heartfelt boundaries, to boldly saying yes to dreams that once felt out of reach.

You’ll be guided to reflect on your own vision of a fulfilling life through thoughtful journaling questions designed to help you reconnect with what nourishes you most.

This episode is an encouraging reminder that thriving is a daily relationship with yourself — a practice of living in alignment with what feels nourishing, meaningful, and beautifully true. Pour yourself a cup of tea, grab your journal, and let’s begin this gentle exploration together.

0:00 Welcome

01:39 Introduction of today’s topic

02:51 Introduction of Laurel and Laurel

03:37 What it means to really thrive

04:35 Real-life examples of thriving

06:10 Journal prompts

08:26 Final reflection and invitation

09:30 Closing

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration:

* When was the last time you felt like you were thriving, even for a moment? What were you doing?

* Who were you with? How did it feel in your body?

* What does your ideal thriving day look like and feel like from sunrise to bedtime? Describe it in great detail.

* What do you need more of in your life right now to feel deeply nourished and supported?

* What do you need less of to create more spaciousness for your thriving self to emerge?

* If you fully believed you were worthy of thriving, what is one small step you could take this week to honor that?

* What parts of your current life already feel like thriving? How can you expand those moments?

* Where do you feel most alive? Is it a place, a person, an activity? How can you invite more of that energy into your everyday life?

* What old beliefs and stories might be holding you back from fully stepping into your thriving life?

* Who in your life supports you thriving, and who drains you? How might you gently create more boundaries or more connection as needed so that you can thrive?

* If you could give your future self — your future thriving self — one piece of advice, what would it be?

* If you could thank your former self for bringing you into this moment and giving you a taste of what thriving looked like, what would you say to your former self?

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. You can learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.

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. You can learn more about Laurel Boivin at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin celebrate their four-year podcast journey, reflecting on their initial social media connection and shared passion for inner work. They discuss the importance of moving from survival mode to thriving, highlighting signs like constant tiredness and lack of inspiration as survival symptoms. They emphasize the need for slowing down, being present, and addressing the emotional and energetic aspects of life. Practical steps include identifying survival aspects of your life, setting clear intentions, and building a supportive community. They recommend resources like self-help books and journals to aid in this transformation. Ultimately, they advocate for living authentically and contributing your unique gifts to the world as a way to move into thriving.

2:00 The hosts talk about making talk about inner life and work a part of everyday conversation

5:30 The importance of the topic of being in survival mode and how to identify if that's where you are

6:20 Acknowledging survival mode and how it keeps you from being able to make change

7:00 Human doing versus human being

7:55 Laurel Holland shares how she stopped compulsively doing and making changes to slow down and be more connected to herself and her children

8:40 Laurel Boivin talks about the benefits that came from a day of "not doing" but rather just experiencing the moment

10:00 The healing component of being in nature as a way to recover from overwhelm 

11:10 Uncoupling productivity from being successful and worthy

12:00 The hosts talk through a strategy of moving from survival to thrive - Laurel Holland talks about the meditation she created to help identify survival mode to help identify where 

15:10 Connecting your creative energy and thriving 

16:30 Making an intention to thrive and committing to that by taking steps

18:30 The need for a healthy support system to move into thriving

20:20 The importance of doing inner work and its transformational potential

23:00 Live Your Inner Power, The Journal - a resource to help you move through inner work to reclaim your life and begin to thrive. 

24:00 The beauty of bringing your gifts to the world when you thrive

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

Links/Books mentioned - Live Your Inner Power, The Journal by Laurel Holland, The Four Agreements by Don Migual Ruiz

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.