Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness

Have you ever questioned your creativity? Maybe you lost it somewhere diaper changes and your kids leaving the nest. Or maybe you never thought you were creative and now you’re in midlife and looking to bring it back. We all have access to our creativity and today's podcast will help you rediscover it so you can let that side of you come out and play!

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Today's guest Stephanie Raffelock will guide us! She's the author of two books. The award-winning books, “A Delightful Little Book on Aging” and “Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women.” She’s also a voiceover artist. We dive deep into exploring the concept of reclaiming words, our ancestry, and embracing our creativity differently.

What you’ll learn:

• How Stephanie finds purpose through art and small creations and how you can too!
• Why it’s important to redefine, rediscover, and nurture one's creativity.
• How to look at reinvention differently and recognize we are always reinventing ourselves. 
• The importance of listening to the universe's messages.
• What’s a “crone” and how shifting the paradigm to “creatrix” can lift your creative power?
• Why women are tough on themselves and ways to give ourselves more credit for our successes. 
• Why it’s essential to continue our relationships with our ancestors and how it can benefit us.

Don’t forget to click the link in the bio for Stephanie’s writing prompt. This is such a beautiful prompt! And wait for her confession on why a textured heart can help us connect with others.

Your creativity is always with you,

Laurie

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Books:
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Do you give too much attention to your flaws in midlife? Maybe they are weighing you down or keeping you stuck. Learning to embrace them is one of the steps to finding more confidence and growing into your fabulous. 

Today, we journey beyond the ordinary with the phenomenal Grace Redman – best-selling author of “Can I Live?! Dare to Go From F*Cked up to Fabulous”. Grace is an entrepreneur and success and mental performance coach. She's also no stranger to adversity and gets raw and real with me!

In today’s episode, Grace and I dig into: 

• The transformative journey from our past trauma patterns to dancing with your own brand of “fabulous.”
• How to embrace our flaws and go from f*cked to fabulous.
• How Grace recognized the difference between depression and peace and how it showed up in her body. 
• The 4 keys to cultivating more confidence.
• How living for your future self sets you up for midlife success.
• Learn what took 3 ½ years for Grace to develop the confidence to do.
• Learn the difference between setting goals and focusing on the feeling state of what you are trying to manifest.

And stay with us until the end for Grace's powerful confession…you won’t want to miss it!!
And remember, the most important relationship we have is the one with ourselves!!

So tune in and meet yourself where you are so you can begin to embrace your fabulous!

Laurie

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About Grace:
Grace Redman is an Entrepreneur and author of the Amazon Best Seller, “Can I Live?! Dare to Go From F*Cked up to Fabulous.” She’s also a Success and Mental Performance Coach. 

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Last week, I returned from a tropical paradise and something happened on my trip that I wasn’t expecting…

Vacation Guilt!  It hit me not once, but twice. 

I have experienced vacation guilt in the past when my mother fell ill and I was torn between staying home or spending time with my family. This vacation guilt felt different and was different.

Vacations allow us to refresh and rejuvenate, but what happens when you don’t feel deserving of what you are experiencing?

Guilt comes in various ways, but how do you move through that guilt when you’ve worked hard to create a happy joyful, and purpose-driven life for yourself?

This is just one of the topics I’m talking about today on my solo episode that’s so much more than just a travel log. 

Today I’ll share:

• Where my bucket list vacation took me. 
• What I get out of adventure and nature travel (it goes back to my childhood).
• Why did waiting to go on this trip paid off. 
• What is vacation guilt and how it crept up on me?
• The words that help my vacation guilt.
• 3 tips to use to overcome your vacation guilt.
• The 5 health benefits of a vacation.
• 5 things to keep in mind when planning your next vacation.

I’ll also talk about how I managed a day with no agenda when I'm someone who always has one. It might get a little uncomfortable, but you never know where that might lead you.

So tune in now so you can receive your permission slip to go where your heart desires and consider the road or ocean less traveled.

Laurie

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We have all experienced change in our lives. It doesn’t matter if you are in the vast corporate world or in your personal life, change isn’t easy for most. It hasn’t always been easy for me, but I’ve changed my perspective and understand how to embrace it so much more.

After you listen to this podcast, you will receive actionable tips from my guest who knows a thing or two about change. In fact, she has successfully made a midlife career pivot and now runs a successful business.

Lesley Jane Seymour is a media entrepreneur and the founder of CoveyClub. A membership-based online business that brings like-minded women together. She will share her inspiring journey of reinvention and how she started an amazing community for lifelong learners. 

The biggest takeaways from today’s conversation:

• How Lesley pivoted from being the Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine to an entrepreneur of her own business.
• How her childhood prepared her to embrace change
• Her challenges of working in a big organization and the freedom she now has being an entrepreneur.
• How to embrace change especially when it’s brought upon you.
• Why Lesley became a Tiny Habit’s coach.
• The 4 steps to overcome change so you can find more freedom on the other side.  

If you want to change something in your life, but you feel stuck and are unsure where to start, this episode is a must listen!!

So grab your headphones and get comfortable because this episode will leave you feeling motivated, inspired, and ready to tackle your next project, business idea, or adventure.

Cheers to finding more career freedom in your second or third act!

Laurie

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Navigating the dating world in midlife can be scary. It can be filled with uncertainty, doubt, and baggage. It doesn’t matter if you have had a recent breakup, divorce, or loss of a partner, starting over can be a huge hurdle, especially if it's been some time since you last dated, but don’t worry. I’m here to support you on your journey!

Having found love in my mid-50s after a 26-year marriage, I assure you that it's entirely possible to find someone who will love you the way YOU deserve to be loved, no matter your age! I'm living proof! 

This episode's topics include:

• My scary first date
• Why you need to start with shifting your dating beliefs
• The importance of healing your past
• Learning to trust the process 
• Other top tips for dating in midlife and beyond
• How to use dating as an opportunity to continue to learn and grow about yourself
• Why it is important to become the best version of yourself while you are waiting for the partner you desire to show up

Plus, I'll be reading a powerful poem titled The Invitation by Oriah which will leave you inspired to seek more love, freedom, and joy in your life. Because YOU deserve what you desire.

If you’re ready to dip your toe into the dating pool, then this episode is for you!

Cheers to allowing more love in!

Laurie

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Have you ever thought about the impact divorce has on your health? It's a topic that’s often overlooked, but today we're in for a treat. We're joined by Susan Guthrie, a nationally recognized top family law attorney, mediator, and one of the founders of Mosten Guthrie Academy.

She hosts two award-winning podcasts: 'The Divorce and Beyond Podcast' and 'Make Money Mediating Podcast'. Both rank within the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide! That’s why I can’t wait to have her as a guest!

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about:

• The impact of divorce on your health and the need for support during the process
• The significance of seeking help during divorce and why women don't ask.
• The importance  of communication in any relationship
• The impact of divorce on adult children
• How to look at divorce as an opportunity for growth
• And the importance of self-care

This is a topic that isn’t talked about enough, which is why I’m sharing it with you today! And Susan is the best person to break it all down for us. So, if you're going through a divorce or know someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.

Pop in those earbuds hit the play button, and get ready to change your perspective on divorce.

Cheers to finding more freedom during and after divorce!

Laurie

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About Susan:
Susan Guthrie is a leading family law attorney and mediator for over 32 years. She’s also one of the founders of the Mosten Guthrie Academy, the premier provider of family law, collaborative, and mediation training for professionals. Her award-winning podcasts, The Divorce & Beyond, and The Make Money Mediated Podcast are two of the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide.

Connect with Susan:
Website: https://susaneguthrie.com/
IG: @susanguthrieesq
Podcasts:
Divorce and Beyond
The Make Money Mediat

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This is a bonus visualization meditation to accompany the attachment theory and the attachment style I discussed in episode 109.

Cheers to more love!

Laurie

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Have you ever felt like you struggle in certain relationships more than others? Maybe you've been searching for answers, trying to figure out why other people seem to have it figured out, better than you.  

In this week's episode, you are going to learn about the 4 attachment styles and how they could be keeping you from letting more love in. I’ll also give you insights into attachment theory and provide you with practical advice that you can start implementing right away. 

In today’s conversation I’ll discuss:

• How I discovered my attachment style and the impact it’s had on my relationships and life
• The history of attachment theory and the four attachment styles
• My personal journey toward becoming more secure within
• How I saw my past relationships through a new lens
• How I dated differently knowing the four attachment styles 
• Challenges in relationships due to gender differences in attachment styles 
• Strategies to start developing a more secure and joyful life

More importantly, once you understand the attachment styles of others, you will take things less personally and be able to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

I added a bonus visualization that will help remind you what a secure attachment feels like so you can start rewiring your brain today! So listen after you finish this episode.

I added a bonus visualization that will help remind you what a secure attachment style feels like so you can start rewiring your brain.
 so can start feeling more secure today! So take a listen after you finish this episode.

Cheers to more love!

Laurie

This episode's information is based on the book Attached by Amir Levine M.D. and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A. and an attached course I took. 

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Ever found yourself wondering what the real difference between coaching and therapy is? You're not alone, I didn’t know how a coach could help until I looked into becoming one. And I certainly didn’t know the difference between the two. In this episode, I bring clarity to this very topic. 

This week's episode I discuss the power that coaching and therapy can have in our lives. 

I’ll cover:

• The difference between a coach and a therapist
• What a coach can and can’t do
• How a therapist and a coach can help you. They are different, yet in some ways similar.
• What makes a good coach and a good therapist
• Different therapy terminologies such as bioenergetics analysis and somatic experiencing  

The world of coaching and therapy, though distinct, both aim to empower our personal growth. By understanding their unique roles, we can make informed decisions on which path suits our individual needs best. 

So, whether you're seeking guidance, curious about therapeutic approaches, or just on a journey of self-discovery, this episode promises a wealth of knowledge. 

Tune in as I identify and celebrate the differences between coaching and therapy, and their unparalleled contributions to the human psyche and soul.

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Have you ever pondered the societal pressures placed on women to have children?

It's time to break the silence and reflect on the expectations society places on women's reproductive choices. In my conversation with guest Leslie Rasmussen, we talk about women's reproductive rights, midlife empowerment, the courage to pursue our true passions and her latest book, The Stories We Cannot Tell, which is a MUST READ!

We dive deep into:

• The stigma and shame surrounding women’s fertility and reproductive issues
• Highlight the societal pressure women face to have children and the unfair blame placed on them for fertility challenges
• The reproductive rights and access to healthcare in different states
• My experience and challenges when I was pregnant with identical twins
• Leslie’s admiration for her mother’s resilience in caring for her husband despite challenges

And wait until the end to listen to Leslie’s confession about imposter syndrome and what she did or didn’t do that helped her overcome it!

So tune in to this episode and start making the most of your second or third act.

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