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

Have you ever reached for a drink—not because you genuinely wanted it—but because you were trying to soothe stress, numb emotions, or simply make it through the day?

This week’s episode features Colleen Freeland Kachmann, an intuitive drinking coach and host of It’s Not About the Alcohol podcast. Colleen shares her powerful personal transformation and offers a radically different approach to navigating alcohol use disorder through emotional regulation, somatic healing, and self-awareness.

What makes Colleen’s work different? She doesn’t teach you to just quit drinking—she teaches you how to change your relationship with it.

In this eye-opening conversation, we explore:

• Why mindful drinking can be more sustainable than strict sobriety
• How nervous system regulation and somatic practices can reduce the urge to drink.
• The link between emotional triggers, stress, and drinking habits
• How alcohol impacts hormonal health, especially during menopause
• The role of cognitive reframing in transforming your mindset around alcohol.
• The importance of understanding the emotional and physiological factors behind your drinking habits. 
• Why emotional triggers and stress often lead to your drinking habits.
• What it means to practice emotional sobriety—and why it's more powerful than white-knuckling abstinence.
• Why focusing on emotional regulation and self-compassion can lead to more sustainable, positive changes that last.
• What the Mindful Drinking Experiment is and how it can help you heal without giving up alcohol entirely.
• How the “Delay, Don’t Deny” method supports more intentional choices.

If you’re feeling stuck in a cycle of drinking for relief or unsure how to create a healthier relationship with alcohol, this episode is your invitation to begin again—with compassion, curiosity, and clarity.

You don’t have to go all-or-nothing. And change is absolutely possible.

Much love,

Laurie

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Do you want to make sure you’re not just alive… but truly living? My guest this week suggests, starting by contemplating your own death.

In this transformative episode, I’m joined by Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author and behavioral change expert known for blending humor, heart, and science to make life’s most meaningful lessons accessible. We dive into her latest book, Your To Die For Life, and explore how embracing mortality awareness can be the catalyst for deep, lasting transformation. Her gentle but powerful tools will help you shift from a near-life experience into an intentionally well-lived one. 

Karen shares a fresh perspective on how contemplating death isn’t morbid—it’s motivating. Through research-backed tools and creative exercises, she shows us how to shift from a “near-life experience” to a purpose-filled, fully engaged existence.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why writing your own personal eulogy might be the best place to begin
• How to reconnect to the present moment when life feels like it’s speeding past you.
• What Aristotle had to say about living a well-lived life (and why it still matters)
• The connection between your core values and creating a more meaningful life.
• Why mortality awareness isn’t morbid, it’s motivating. 
• What “death awareness” actually means—and how it helps you plan for your future
• How contemplative practices (like a marble mortality jar!) can shift you to intentional living.
• Why a legacy mindset shapes how you show up in the world
• The role of identity-based habits in living intentionally. 
  How mindset shifts, nervous system regulation, and somatic healing support a grounded, joyful life.

This is your invitation to pause and reflect—not with pressure, but with compassion. Whether you're navigating midlife or simply craving a deeper sense of purpose, this conversation offers practical wisdom for creating a more purpose-driven life.  

Much love,

Laurie

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Have you ever felt as though the ground has suddenly dropped out from under you after someone you trusted deeply betrayed you?

Betrayal can manifest physically and emotionally, preventing you from achieving what you truly desire.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Debi Silber, PhD, the founder of The Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and an international bestselling author. She shares three key insights from her personal experiences with betrayal trauma, as well as her research findings.

Debi explains why betrayal trauma is uniquely different and requires a different healing approach. She also describes what relationship recovery entails and walks you through the five stages of healing from betrayal. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How trauma responses can create discomfort and physical issues in the body, manifesting as exhaustion, gut problems, chest tightness, disrupted sleep, and difficulty loving again.
• The three discoveries Debi made while researching betrayal trauma, and why it differs from other types of emotional trauma.
• The importance of nervous system regulation and somatic healing in overcoming betrayal trauma. 
• The five stages you need to navigate in order to heal from betrayal.
• Why stage three is often referred to as the "muddy middle" and is the most challenging phase to get through.
• The crucial role of emotional resilience in progressing through all five stages. 
• How trauma responses like people-pleasing, emotional eating, or emotional shutdown may indicate a need for further healing from your betrayal trauma.
• Why forgiveness is more about your personal journey than the actions of the other person.
• How setting emotional boundaries can help you move forward with clarity and self-trust. 
• The #1 indicator that will determine your ability to recover from your betrayal. 

If you’re still holding on to a past betrayal and are ready to rebuild your self-trust, this conversation is for you! Remember, you don’t have to go through this process alone.

Much love,

Laurie

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Is your body changing in ways that feel unfamiliar or unexpected? 

Perhaps your midlife body has gained a few pounds without any changes to your eating habits. Or maybe you’ve always struggled with body image and are searching for ways to accept yourself with more ease.

This week, I’m joined by Elizabeth Dall, a certified women’s wellness coach who focuses on nutrition for women, behavior change, and body acceptance. Elizabeth brings a grounded and thoughtful approach to midlife wellness, shaped by both her expertise and personal experiences.

We explore how food freedom, self-compassion, and nervous system regulation work together to support lasting change. And what does it really mean to develop health habits that are sustainable through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond? 

This conversation isn’t about rigid plans or strict routines that often lead to disappointment. Instead, it’s about listening to your body, acknowledging your needs, and redefining what lifestyle changes can look like as you age. Aging gracefully doesn’t mean shrinking yourself; it means coming home to who you truly are.

You’ll learn:

• Why comparing yourself to others is the worst thing you can do. 
• What sustainable nutrition habits can look like during perimenopause and menopause.
• The importance of hormonal balance for midlife wellness, emotional health, and body image issues.
• How to stop chasing perfection so you can build supportive health habits.
• The role of strength training for women in preventing muscle loss as you age and how it can enhance body confidence.
• How functional movement supports energy, ease and can help you maintain a connection to your body in midlife and beyond.

Your body is changing, and it deserves support that meets you where you are and encourages you to move forward with compassion.

Much love,

Laurie

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When we are healing, do we only focus on the emotional aspect, or do we look at healing our lives holistically? 

Addressing different aspects of our lives is essential for feeling our best and ultimately creating space for what many desire the most—a secure and healthy intimate relationship. 

In this conversation, I reconnect with Kate Anthony, a coach, author, and host of The Divorce Survival Guide podcast, who is a listener favorite. Kate shares her difficult, raw, and unfiltered truth about how her past trauma resurfaced and what steps she took on her healing journey. 

After facing years of environmental challenges, a broken ankle, burnout recovery, menopause, and mental health shifts, Kate was determined to reclaim her physical and mental health. Then something wonderful happened: she decided to give dating another chance and found her “needle in the haystack.” Now, she is in a securely attached relationship that feels profoundly different, and she’s here to share what it took to get there.

Takeaways:

• How somatic healing creates the foundation for secure relationships.
• Why nervous system regulation is a crucial part of trauma recovery and dating readiness.
• How to seek the help you need when you become retraumatized by something from your past.
• What emotional safety feels like in your body and how to recognize it. 
• The link between menopause, mental health, and your capacity for connection.
• How to identify healthy dating boundaries when reentering the dating world after divorce
• Why mind-body connection is central to real personal transformation and growth.

If you’re walking your own healing journey, this episode serves as a reminder that it’s never too late and you are not broken.  You’re exactly where you need to be.

Much love,
Laurie

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Are you feeling uncertain about what’s happening to your body during perimenopause and menopause? Are you unsure of whom to trust regarding hormone therapy?

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a nationally recognized menopause specialist, OBGYN, and founder of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton. With nearly 30 years of experience and a deep passion for women's health in midlife, Dr. Sophocles helps clarify the confusion surrounding the latest in menopause research. 

We discuss why many women miss out on the powerful benefits of hormone replacement therapy due to outdated information. You’ll learn about the latest science and treatments for menopause and perimenopause, along with the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

You’ll learn:

• How the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study misinformed the public and created widespread fear, and how recent research has dispelled these misconceptions.
• Why many women are being told by their doctors to “tough it out”.
• What the research indicates about HRT and breast cancer risk.
• How estrogen therapy supports your brain, heart, and bones
• The role of vaginal estrogen minimizing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and enhancing sexual comfort.
• Why it’s not too late to start the treatment of menopause, even if you’re in your 60s or 70s.
• Tips on finding a trained menopause specialist, including options for virtual care.
• How HRTs can improve sexual wellness in midlife and beyond, helping to close the bedroom gap.

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, this conversation is essential for providing the support, insight, and clarity you need. 

Grab your earbuds and tune in to make your second act more intimate and pleasurable!  

Much love,
Laurie

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Have you ever experienced a loss so deep it changed everything?
What if healing isn’t about moving on, but about learning to live differently with your grief?

In this episode, I talk with Melissa Saleh, a trauma advocate, storyteller, and mother who shares her powerful journey through stillbirth grief and how she found her way back to life after everything crumbled beneath her. Following the loss of her daughter during labor, Melissa's world fell apart. What followed was a raw, authentic, and deeply human path through grief and loss, identity, and eventual emotional healing.

We explore how she used alternative healing methods, somatic practices, and nervous system regulation to begin rebuilding her life. We also discuss why PTSD recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and how true emotional resilience often begins in the quiet moments of surrender and self-care.

You’ll learn:

• Why stillbirth grief is so often misunderstood and minimized
• How grief and loss impact the body, mind, and spirit
• Ways to support emotional healing using somatic practices and daily rituals
• What Melissa discovered about the limits of traditional PTSD recovery and the power of alternative healing
• How to reclaim identity, purpose, and joy in life after loss

If you’ve experienced deep loss or love someone who has, this episode offers comfort, insight, and hope.

You’re not alone in your healing.

Much love,

Laurie

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Is the story you’ve been telling yourself keeping you stuck?

Maybe it’s not the circumstances that need to shift, but your perspective on them and how you feel inside. 

In this episode, I talk with Karen Fabian, a yoga teacher, podcast host, and founder of Bare Bones Yoga. She left her high-level corporate job to pursue a more meaningful path. We discuss what it looks like to make a midlife career change, especially when self-doubt arises and old narratives resurface.

Karen shares how healing with yoga and somatic healing helped her release grief, rebuild her life, and create a business that supports other women. We also discuss the importance of mindset shifts and how practices such as movement, meditation, and visualization can foster personal growth for women.

You’ll learn:

• How to overcome self-doubt in midlife
• The benefits of somatic practices for emotional healing and resilience
• How to create lasting change through small, consistent steps
• The six pillars for confronting self-doubt and embracing new opportunities at any age.

If you’re navigating change, questioning what comes next, or working through old beliefs that no longer serve you, this conversation is for you. 

Listen now and share this with a friend who could use some support on their journey.

Much love,

Laurie

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Many people say that your life begins at birth, but what if your emotional imprint starts to take shape long before that? What if your emotions, behavioral patterns, and adaptability are formed in the womb?

This is the conversation Cynthia Marks, host of the And Now, Love Podcast, and I explore. We delve into the transformative work of her late husband, Dr. Bernard Bail, who developed the “Love, Dreams, Imprint” paradigm. This groundbreaking approach helps uncover and understand the unconscious emotional imprints formed early in life. We also discuss the importance of emotional healing and how our earliest life experiences, yes, in utero trauma, can shape how we engage with the world. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• What is imprinting in psychology and how it develops before birth.
• How the Freud theory of psychoanalysis laid the groundwork for understanding the unconscious mind. 
• The ways trauma is stored in the body and passed down through generations.
• How dream analysis can help uncover the wounds that need healing.
• The difference between living authentically vs. patterns of survival.
• Practical ways to connect with your inner self to develop deeper self-awareness.
• The surprising connection between your nervous system and emotional patterns that may have persisted throughout your life.

It's a unique conversation you won't want to miss! So grab your AirPods and join us as we discuss this innovative healing modality.

Much love,

Laurie

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What does it mean to be ‘the good daughter’?

Being ‘the good daughter’ is a role many people step into without even realizing it. If you find yourself constantly maintaining peace, prioritizing others’ feelings over your own, and seeking your mother’s approval, you may be experiencing ‘the good daughter syndrome.’ Over time, this role can quietly wear you down, erode your mental well-being, sense of self, and energy to the point where you no longer recognize yourself.

In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, author, daughter, and mother, Katherine Fabrizio, who coined the term "The Good Daughter Syndrome" and wrote an insightful book on the topic. In our conversation, she shares her experiences with her narcissistic mother and reflects on the moment she realized it was time to leave home and spread her wings. She also recounts stories of patients who have dealt with similar mothers with some exhibiting borderline personality disorder or an emotional immature parent. 

Together, we delve into the profound emotional impact of toxic mother-daughter relationships and explore what it means to be a daughter who feels compelled to "appease her mother," even at the cost of her own happiness.

What you’ll learn:

• The definition of “The Good Daughter Syndrome”
• Common signs that your mother may be narcissistic or have a borderline personality disorder.
• Signs that you may be experiencing “The Good Daughter Syndrome,” including people-pleasing behavior and childhood emotional neglect.
• How to set boundaries with a narcissistic mother.
• Why you might feel guilty about caring for a difficult or aging parent.
• The importance of repair in all relationships, including those with your children.
• How to begin healing from childhood trauma.

This rich and compassionate conversation about mother-daughter dynamics, self-awareness, and finding freedom is a must-listen!!  

So, grab your AirPods and take some time to listen to this important episode.

Much love,

Laurie

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