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I must confess, I’m a recovering people pleaser.
For years, I bent over backward to keep the peace in my marriage. I avoided conflict like the plague and ensured everyone else was happy even at the expense of my happiness. Where did it all start? In my childhood.
Does this sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly putting others first, afraid to say no, or sacrificing your needs to gain approval, you're not alone. And it’s time to understand where that stems from and how to change it.
Today I’ll delve into a topic that resonates with many of us—people pleasing.
In this episode, I’ll share:
And I share a couple of my favorite quotes from Brené Brown and Glennon Doyle.
So start prioritizing yourself and tune into this episode.
Cheers to finding more inner freedom,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life.
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Going through a divorce is one of the most challenging life experiences. I know this firsthand, having navigated my divorce after 26 years of marriage and raising four children. It's a process that can leave you feeling vulnerable and unsure about your future.
Educating yourself about the process is key to making the right decision for you!
In this episode, I sit down with Ann Grant, a divorce attorney, author, and entrepreneur, to dive into the emotional and legal aspects of divorce. Ann shares her own experience of going through a high-conflict divorce and how that shaped her desire to help others navigate their separations.
We discuss the importance of finding the right divorce process, and Ann explains why the collaborative divorce approach can save money and emotional stress.
Here’s what you’ll learn from this episode:
This episode offers helpful advice if you're facing the possibility of divorce or want to know how to support someone going through it.
Remember, divorce isn’t the end; it can be the beginning of a more empowered and joyful life.
Fly Free Freebirds,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life.
Click here to watch my FREE Intro to Somatic Healing Class Replay - Request permission to watch necessary
Click here to learn about my Monthly “Somatic Healing” class -RECOVER
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Website: www.FamLawSC.com
Email: [email protected]
The Divorce Hacker's Guide to Untying the Knot: What Every Woman Needs to Know about Finances, Child Custody, Lawyers, and Planning Ahead
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Divorce doesn’t have to be stigmatized!
When I was contemplating my divorce, I grappled with the societal shame tied to it. I felt like a failure and worried about how others would judge me, my social life, and more…
Over time, I realized it didn’t have to be that way.
Divorce is undeniably stressful, but with the right mindset and tools, it can be an opportunity to embrace a more compassionate and empowering perspective.
In this episode, I dive into the divorce stigma and why it doesn’t have to be something we’re ashamed of. The divorce process is intricate, but it’s also a part of life for many of us. Today I discuss, divorce shame and provide perspectives on shifting your mindset and processing your emotions.
I’ll delve into:
By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more at peace with your divorce recovery and empowered to move forward with confidence and grace.
Fly Free Freebirds,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life.
Click here to learn about or sign up for my upcoming “Somatic Healing” class, Recover.
Click here for my “Somatic Healing for Beginners Guide”
Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.
Do you know what financial abuse is and how to recognize it in a relationship?
It can creep up on you without you even realizing it and next to physical abuse, it’s one of the worst types of abuse one can experience.
It's about control—keeping one cut off from accounts, passwords, and financial resources so you capitulate into doing what your partner wants you to do.
This episode is a must-listen because you need to empower yourself to safeguard your financial future!
My guest today is Lisa Zeiderman, a top matrimonial attorney in New York, CFL, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Tune in to learn how to protect your finances and make informed decisions in your relationship!
Stay empowered Freebirds,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life.
Click here to signup for my FREE “Intro to Somatic Healing” Class on Wednesday, August 28th at 4 pm.
Click here to learn about my upcoming “Somatic Healing” class, Recover.
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Connect with Lisa:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 914 488 2402
Website: www.lisazeiderman.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisazeiderman
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Do you have fear of being single or dare I say it alone? Maybe you are single and feeling the societal pressures from friends to partner up or you feel a NEED to do so for financial reasons.
Well…this week my guest and I will flip the stigma around living life as a solo life.
And if you haven’t noticed, more and more people are choosing this path!
Tune into my lively chat with Dr. Peter McGraw, a bachelor, behavior economist, and business school professor at UC Boulder and host of the podcast Solo-The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life. Peter’s insights into living a fulfilling single life and solo lifestyle are enlightening and deeply empowering for anyone single or not. a
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Grab those earbuds because it doesn’t matter if you are in a relationship, single, or somewhere in between, there's something in this conversation that can help you live more authentically and joyfully.
Fly Free Freebirds,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life.
Click here to sign up for my FREE “Intro to Somatic Healing” Class on Wednesday, April 28th at 4 pm.
Click here to learn about my upcoming “Somatic Healing” class, Recover.
Click here for my “Somatic Healing for Beginners Guide”
Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go
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Connect with Peter:
Website: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/petermcgraw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermcgraw/
X: https://x.com/petermcgraw
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When I saw signs that my marriage was crumbling, I began to build a stronger female tribe. Putting myself out there was scary and it took time, but the feeling of loneliness was greater and I was ready to create my female tribe.
Since then, I’ve created a great tribe of friends and have developed strong relationships. I’ve learned some valuable lessons along the way that I share with you like what a supportive tribe looks and feels like and how fostering female friendships has enhanced my life and can enhance yours too!
So, it doesn’t matter if you’re 35 or 60, single, married, divorced or widowed. Studies show that creating strong, supportive relationships is so important for our physical and mental well-being.
That’s why this episode is a must listen so you can start or continue to explore how to create and maintain meaningful connections with other amazing women.
You’ll learn:
And don’t forget to download my “Relationship Evaluation Exercise” so you can learn how to expand your social circle with meaningful friendships that will last the test of time!
Much love,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life:
Click here for my “Relationship Evaluation Excercise”
Click here for my “Somatic Healing for Beginners Guide”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Online Dating”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Dating Differently”
Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go
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Listen to the episode: How to Develop Meaningful Relationships with Women in Midlife
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Are you into yoga? Maybe you’ve considered adding it to your exercise routine, but have been reluctant.
I fell in love with yoga, but it wasn’t instantaneous.
It didn’t love my monkey mind, the poses, and the lack of flexibility I had…but I was drawn to it because I loved how it made me feel, the messages my teachers offered, and the community it provided.
I know yoga isn’t for everybody, but if you are trying to navigate difficult midlife challenges, yoga can connect you to your mind, body, and spirit in ways no other practice has–enabling you to find more inner peace even in the roughest moments.
That’s why I asked two of my all-time favorite yoga instructors, Linda Baffa and Chelsea Rothert to join me today. These amazing ladies are the founders of The Inspired Being, and we had a fantastic conversation about the benefits of yoga, meditation, and self-care.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Let’s slow down together for this inspiring episode where we dive into the world of yoga, mindfulness, and self-care through a yoga lens.
Stay free and fabulous,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life.
Click here for my “Somatic Healing for Beginners Guide”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Online Dating”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Dating Differently”
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Connect with Chelsea and Linda:
https://www.theinspiredbeing.com/
Instagram: @the.inspired.being
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Does your doctor look at you as a whole person or just the ailment you came in with? When you look at your health holistically, things can change for you.
Holistic health is an approach to health care that looks at the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. Treating someone holistically is an approach that isn’t about treating your symptoms, it’s about getting to the root cause of why you don’t feel your best.
My guest today, Falyn Morningstar is an ardent advocate for women's health and well-being and knows a thing or two about holistic healing, and shares how her health transformation led to developing a personalized program to help others.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Grab those earbuds and let’s tune up your mind, body, and soul so its in the perfect frequency.
Much love,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life and check out my upcoming retreat.
Click here to learn about my Women’s Mammoth Retreat.
Click here for my “Somatic Healing for Beginners Guide”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Online Dating”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Dating Differently”
Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go
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Website: https://falynmorningstar.com/
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Have you ever felt stuck in talk therapy? Maybe you are looking for safe alternative modalities to heal on a deeper level so you don’t repeat the same pattern in your next relationship.
Today I dive deep into healing and empowerment after divorce with the incredible Dawn Wiggins, a licensed marriage and family therapist and divorce recovery coach. We get real about how different somatic modalities and homeopathy can help individuals heal from divorce and other life experiences.
This episode’s takeaways:
Join us as we explore alternative remedies, somatic therapies, a bit of science, and a whole lot of passion to help you build a life filled with joy and freedom after divorce.
XO,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life and check out my upcoming retreat.
Click here to learn about my Women’s Mammoth Retreat.
Click here for my “Somatic Healing for Beginners Guide”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Online Dating”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Dating Differently”
Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go
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Website: https://mycoachdawn.com/
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How can non-verbal communication with a horse help you develop self-awareness on your path to personal growth?
In today's episode, Sue Willoughby, founder of Willoughby Coaching, and I dive deep into how our relationship with horses can help us become more aware of the non-verbal communication between two beings. Sue specializes in Equus coaching, a method that involves working with horses to enhance self-awareness and learn leadership skills.
This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone for personal development.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
Join us for our in-depth conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to take charge of your life.
Stay free and fabulous,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life and check out my upcoming retreat.
Click here to learn about my Women’s Mammoth Retreat.
Click here for my “Somatic Healing for Beginners Guide”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Online Dating”
Click here for my “Girlfriends Guide to Dating Differently”
Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go
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IG: @sue_willoughby
Website: https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/
Free 30-day Workbook - Level-up Your Life!
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Are you somewhere in the middle of your life wondering — is this all there is?
Maybe you've spent decades putting everyone else first. Maybe you're navigating divorce,…
This is "the" podcast for "that".
Confessions of a Freebird is a space for people in midlife who are done surviving and ready to live again. Three times a month, host Laurie James — author of Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, certified somatic practitioner, coach, mother of four, divorcée, and recovering caregiver — brings you honest conversations and embodied tools for the journey back to yourself.
Expect raw personal reflections, expert conversations, and somatic coaching strategies covering everything from divorce strategies, grief, trauma healing, and anger to sex, dating again, finances, caregiving, and reinvention. Because the people who need this podcast aren't looking for toxic positivity — they're looking for someone who gets it.
Every episode is an invitation to stop managing and start feeling. To stop performing fine and start living freely. To come home to yourself through attuning to the body — and design a life that fits who you actually are now, not who you were twenty years ago or who someone else told you to be.
Whether you're in the thick of the sandwich generation, starting over after loss or divorce, or quietly dreaming of your next chapter — you're in the right place.
Confessions of a Freebird. Your midlife permission slip to evolve, heal, and fall in love with your life all over again.
Because the most important relationship you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself.
XO,
Laurie
Connect with me:
www.laurieejames.com
My Free "Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing"
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