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

Happy July 4th Freebirds! 

Today's episode is short and sweet, perfect for this holiday week. 

A friend shared a beautiful poem with me and it spoke to my heart. The poem is about embracing all parts of ourselves—the good, the bad, and not-so-favorite parts. I felt so inspired by it and wanted to share it with you.

This poem reminds us that we are like the ocean, vast, powerful, and made up of many different emotions and experiences. It’s a comforting thought that we don’t always have to be strong or positive, we are all of it, and all of it is us.

I hope this resonates with you and helps you find more inner freedom and emotional wellness today and every day. 

Stay safe!

Laurie

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Manifesting your desires isn't just about wishing or praying your way to what you want, it involves a transformative process that can help you create a life with intention. 

Whether you're navigating the challenges of a divorce, career change, or dating, understanding how to manifest what you’d like to bring in intentionally can lead to profound personal growth and more joy and freedom. 

Today I’m diving into the art of manifestation. And if you’ve been derailed by midlife and need to get back on track, manifesting is a way to bring in more of what you want. 

Grab a pen and paper and write down these 5 steps so that you can move toward the life that is waiting for you! 

Today you’ll learn:

• How to identify and change the deep-seated beliefs that may be holding you back from what you truly deserve.
• How to trust God, the universe, or your higher power so you can open up new paths you might never have considered.
• How to tap into the feeling state of what you’d like to bring in.
• Why it's important to make manifesting a practice. 
• Why letting go of the timing and how your manifestation comes in is crucial to the success of the process.
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So, grab your earbuds, and let’s manifest something fabulous together so we can all find more joy and happiness in our lives.

Much love,

Laurie

These guides will help you take the next step in life and check out my upcoming retreat.

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If you aren't careful, the dating scene can lead to self-doubt, neglect of emotional needs, and a depletion of self-worth if you feed into your negative thoughts. But it doesn't have to be that way and you DON'T HAVE TO BE DATING TO LISTEN!

This episode can apply to anyone who needs more self-love in their life.

Today, I'm diving into why self-love and setting boundaries, are essential for successful dating in midlife or any relationship.

Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been navigating the dating scene for a while, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips to help you thrive.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How practicing self-compassion, acceptance, and kindness can transform your dating experience.
• What do self-love and self-care mean?
• How to be more loving to yourself during difficult times.
• Setting boundaries is crucial for your well-being and how they can empower you to stand firm in your values.
• What dating worth is and how it can transform the way you view potential partners.
• How setting healthy boundaries helped me become stronger when I was dating and can help you too.
• Simple somatic exercises that can help you feel more connected to yourself and calm your nervous system before, during, and after a date.

Grab those earbuds and take a listen as I share how you can show up more authentically, take care of yourself, and keep your heart open to dating in midlife. 

You are worthy of love and respect, and I’m here to support you on your journey.

Most importantly…your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth... theirs does.

Laurie

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Do you cringe at the idea of putting yourself on a dating app? 

The online dating scene can be daunting and scary, especially if you've been out of the dating pool for a while or if you're dipping your toe back in for the first time post-divorce.

In this episode, I will guide you through 8 tried-and-tested online dating tips that will help you navigate it with more ease and boost your confidence along the way! These online dating essentials are from personal experience and professional relationship advice. 

What you'll learn:

• What to do if you are reluctant to use a dating app.
• How do you choose a dating app that’s right for you, and why should you start with one app initially?
• The importance of being intentional and truthful when setting up your dating profile.
• What messages to avoid and how to communicate more effectively, so you can make genuine connections.
• How to successfully manage the app so it doesn’t take over your life or affect your mental health.  
• What is the 'Burned Haystack Dating Method', and how can it help you waste less time and find your ideal partner sooner? 
• The secret that dating apps don’t want you to know.

Join me as I unpack these tips so you can find more success in online dating and don’t forget to download my free guides to make your online dating experience the best it can be!

Much Love,

Laurie

These guides will help you date safely online and with  more confidence 

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February Episode:

Why Self-love and Setting Boundaries are Important for Successfully Dating in Midlife - Part 4 of a 4-Part Series

Burned Haystack Dating Method - Facebook Group

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Being an adoptee has its unique challenges and navigating the ups and downs of uncovering the truth about our adoption can be a wild ride.

Adoptees often struggle with unanswered questions, conflicting emotions, and a sense of not quite fitting in. We can also feel unsure about how to move forward on our discovery journey. 

In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Patti Eddington, author of "The Girl with Three Birthdays." Patti shares her incredible journey of learning more about her birth family through DNA testing and all the twists, tough truths, and tall tales she discovered along the way! 

Join us for our engaging conversation as we explore the complexities of being an adoptee and how she pieced together her past to find a little more wholeness. 

Here’s what we discuss:

• How DNA testing uncovered a surprising revelation about Patti’s biological family and prompted a deeper exploration of her adoption story.
• The common experiences and emotions adoptees face.
• Learning to pay attention to clues. 
• Why acknowledging and validating the traumatic aspects of adoption is important, even in the context of loving adoptive families.
• The importance of setting healthy boundaries with birth families.
• How writing her story helped her come out and embrace her authentic self.

So pop in those earbuds and listen to my candid conversation with Patti and learn how this experience has changed Patti’s life and her sense of personal identity. 

Much love,

Laurie

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About Patti:
Patti Eddington is a newspaper and magazine journalist whose favorite job ever was interviewing famous authors who came through town on book tours. She never dreamed of writing about her life because she was too busy helping build her husband’s veterinary practice, caring for her animal-obsessed daughter — whose favorite childhood toy was an inflatable tick — and learning to tap dance. Then fate — and a  DNA test — led her to a story she felt compelled to tell. 

Connect with Patti:
Website: https://pattieddington.com/
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Referenced podcasts:
What is being adopted like? - On Confessions of a Freebird
Adoption: The Making of Me - The Art of Holding on and Letting Go

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I don't know about you, but my mental, physical, and emotional health changes based on my alcohol consumption. As summer arrives, I am reevaluating my relationship with alcohol and this conversation will hopefully help you do the same. 

As we age, our bodies change and menopause sets in, affecting the social drink or two we have at the summer BBQ! 

Today, I invite Brandi Babb, a life and somatic coach to share with us her life-changing decision to quit alcohol in 2019, and hasn’t regretted it!! Brandi shares her journey from depending on alcohol to destress and regulate her nervous system to now helping others do the same.

What you’ll learn:

• The benefits of going sober and how making this one change has enhanced Brandi’s life and career, for the better.
• What happens to your body and brain when you drink?
• How consuming alcohol daily might be a sign that you are suppressing deeper issues such as general dissatisfaction, lack of joy, and unresolved trauma.
• The health impact of alcohol and how it affects women who are menopausal, and the science behind why our bodies react differently to alcohol as we age.
• Practical, somatic experiencing exercises to manage cravings and find relaxation without relying on alcohol so that you can enhance your overall well-being.
• How to empower yourself to make informed choices about alcohol consumption, focusing on your health and the quality of your life.

Tune in so you can make an informed decision about the role alcohol plays in your life, starting today!

Much love,

Laurie

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About Brandi:

Brandi Babb is a Certified Life and Somatic Coach, Sr Coach This Naked Mind, Mind-Body Coach, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (in-training 2022-2025). Her coaching focuses on the whole person and how alcohol is often a temporary solution to things like dissatisfaction in other areas of life, lost sense of self, unresolved trauma, or nervous system dysregulation. Her coaching focuses on resources that each person already has within them and their wisdom.

Connect with Brandi:
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Do you ever feel like you're unable to fully embrace love or connect deeply with others? 

Many of us struggle to open up and be vulnerable due to negative experiences from our past, which creates emotional barriers that unconsciously hold us back or sabotage our relationships. 

It's frustrating and can be painful. You might find yourself repeating old patterns because they are familiar. We put up walls and can feel unworthy of love, despite our longing for closer, more intimate relationships.

Join me in a heartfelt conversation with returning guest Tina Hartney, a relationship expert and seasoned marriage and family therapist. We discuss the roots of vulnerability barriers and Tina shares one practice that everyone can do on their own.

What you'll learn:

• What vulnerability really means in the context of relationships and why it’s crucial for deeper connections.
• The most common emotional barriers.
• How past experiences can shape your current ability to trust and open up.
• Effective methods to overcome the fear of vulnerability so you feel safe expressing your needs and desires.
• Ways to build and reestablish trust in relationships when there’s been a rupture.
• And one exercise that can not only enrich the relationship with yourself but can help you be more open to receiving love.

Tune in and gain insights on building healthier, more loving relationships one confession at a time!

XO,

Laurie

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About Tina:

​​Tina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She works with adults, specializiing in couple’s therapy and trauma.  Tina is a Certified Bioenergetic Therapist, a modality that combines somatic and relational work.  She’s also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gestalt, and is an EMDR practitioner.  Tina has been training in Internal Family Systems and is very excited to offer this style of work to her therapeutic toolbox.  Tina’s office is in Hermosa Beach, California and offers in-person and virtual therapy.  

Connect with Tina:

Website: tinahartney.com

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Do you feel lonely when you're alone? Or maybe you feel lonely lying next to your partner or in your relationship.

That lonely feeling is something I’ve experienced for much of my life, but couldn’t put it into words to it until I started healing the different parts of me that were driving those emotions. 

In addition, the fear of feeling more alone kept me in my marriage for far too long. When I began building a better relationship with myself, I no longer felt as alone. One of the first steps was understanding the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. 

In today's solo episode, I share my journey from fearing solitude to finding joy and peace in my own company. I also break down the misconceptions about being alone, explore the impact of societal pressures, and offer practical tips so you can begin to enjoy solitude without feeling isolated or alone.

You’ll learn:

• How do I differentiate between spending time alone and feeling lonely?
• Practical tips to build a better relationship with yourself.
• How to feel less alone while dating. 
• Ways to develop more capacity to be with your feelings of loneliness.
• How micro-moments of connection helped me through some of my darkest times. 
• Somatic practices to develop a better relationship with your emotions and feelings when they arise. 
• Ways to find fulfillment and contentment in your alone time.
• The impact of social media and societal norms on our perceptions of being alone.

Whether you're struggling with loneliness or just looking to enrich your personal time, today's conversation offers valuable guidance. So tune in so you can begin to change how you view and spend your alone time so you can start living a more joyful, purpose-driven life.

Much love,

Laurie

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How are you doing? Like really doing?

I don’t know about you, but I was in need of a break. I’m not one to sit still for very long and that hasn’t always served me well but I’m learning to honor what my body needs and this week, that’s giving myself a break. So this episode will be short and sweet. But there’s stil a message in there for you.

Our world rewards productivity and taking breaks often feels like a luxury if you even allow yourself to take one, but it shouldn’t. If you have ever pushed yourself to the point of exhaustion or tied your worth to your achievements or to-do list, it’s time to take a look at that mindset. Trying to keep that pace will only leave you drained and disconnected from what truly matters. Take it from someone who has learned the hard way!

So when my plan for this episode took a turn, I looked at is as a sign to take a break and I’m encouraging you to do the same. 

And Mother’s Day weekend is upon us so what better time to focus on the importance of slowing down, rejuvenating ourselves, and nurturing our relationships not our to-do lists. 

Tune in and give yourself the gift of time because you deserve it!

XO,

Laurie

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Have you ever felt trapped by your emotional pain, unable to move past the memories or triggers that are recurring and may even be controlling parts of your life?  

Maybe you’re tired of struggling with old wounds from your past that still feel tender when someone says or does something that brings up that familiar constriction or that sinking feeling in your gut. 

The good news is that you don’t have to relive the traumatic experience(s) from your past to heal them.

In today’s episode, you’ll have the opportunity to witness a special somatic coaching session recorded during a summit I am part of with Angela Shelton, an Emmy-winning host, filmmaker, coach, and comedian. My short session showcases the transformative power of somatic healing in the present without the need to unpack the story behind her emotions.

What you’ll learn:

• What a somatic coaching session might be like.
• Why do old wounds or our past show up in new relationships? 
• Tapping into the sensations you feel instead of your story can lead to deeper healing.
• How Angela handled an encounter with a difficult person and her new perspective on their relationship.
• How noticing what’s happening in your body can be a powerful tool in your recovery and self-discovery.
• How somatic practices can help manage trauma responses without verbal recounting..

Tune in to discover how one simple somatic coaching session changed how Angela handled an encounter with someone who had triggered her for years, offering a real-life testament to the power of somatic healing.

With Gratitude,

Laurie

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