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  • Episode 012: A Relationship with Your Mental and Physical Health | Hiral Patel

    Hiral Patel knew she was onto something big the moment she realized she was failing at living someone else's dream. Shortly after, when she found her body failing too— a cancer diagnosis became her pivot point.

    Today, Hiral joins Jessie to share how she developed a relationship with her mental and physical health in spite of the pull of cultural obligation. Hear how she found a passion for healing and development through yoga and her work as an occupational therapist. Find out how she was able to bridge generational trauma and create a path for connection by focusing on her well being, pouring into her spirit and uncovering dreams of her own.

    Episode Timeline:
    • [00:00] Intro
  • [00:48] Meet Hiral Patel
  • [02:43] Her pre-wakeup call: Failing out of school
  • [04:53] Her wakeup call: Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • [11:26] Living according to the expectations of others
  • [16:40] Remission and restructuring her life
  • [18:45] Getting in the gym and starting yoga
  • [20:39] Making changes to her diet
  • [22:12] Becoming a yoga teacher
  • [24:21] Shifting her spiritual awareness
  • [25:22] Occupational therapy
  • [31:16] Combing occupational therapy and yoga
  • [36:17] Being seen by her family
  • [40:53] The ripple effect
  • [41:53] Uncovering a desire to coach
  • [44:23] Bridging the gap between culture and freedom in the U.S
  • [47:30] Finding Hiral Patel
  • [50:41] Finding Lajoie Society
  • [51:23] Outro
  • Resources Mentioned:
    • Medical Medium
  • Lajoie Society Recommendations
  • Standout Quotes:
    • "Keep achieving, keep achieving... It was fascinating because that was where my love came from. That's how I felt love, through being successful and achieving, getting good grades, listening to my parents and doing what I was told to do." [14:31]
  • "When you start to do your personal growth and your work, its a direct tie and a direct link to your energy and your ancestral lines. You start clearing that path." -Hiral Patel [38:01]
  • "It's such a blessing... that I've been chosen to be with the type of parents that I've had since birth. Because God or the universe saw this opportunity for them to heal and for me to grow and transform." -Hiral Patel [38:26]
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    54 min
  • Episode 011: Take Care of Yourself, Dammit | Jackie Wickens

    Real estate broker and serial entrepreneur Jackie Wickens’ life hasn't always been pretty— but her fight to create opportunities and provide for her family have brought her to the other side changed for the better. 

    In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Jackie jumps into a conversation with Jessie about her life’s two major pivots. She shares her experience struggling with finances early in her marriage and overcoming monumental obstacles on her journey to self-care. Find out how she survived navigating a life that seemed to be on the brink of collapse— all while building a career and businesses she can rely on today.

    Episode Timeline:
    • [00:00] Intro
  • [00:47] Meet Jackie Wickens
  • JACKIE’S STORY

    • [01:49] Her two-stage life pivot 
  • [05:03] Getting started in real estate
  • [07:46] Receiving a foreclosure notice while 8months pregnant
  • [09:13] Her father's health scare 
  • [13:07] Putting on blinders and taking care of her family
  • [16:32] Getting more opportunities and to doing Mountain Mamas
  • FINALLY TAKING A BREATH

    • [18:48] Her next breaking point 
  • [23:09] Finding a soulmate friend Trecie Wheat Hughes
  • [25:31] Switching the focus and Identifying the work she needed to do
  • HEALING 

    • [31:23] Yoga, acupuncture, EMDR and self-care
  • [37:45] Counseling and energy work
  • [42:39] Tools that work
  • [45:30] Covid-19 and putting the world on pause
  • [48:47] Starting a new E-business and what's up next
  • [51:59] Contacting Jackie
  • [53:36] Bottom line
  • [54:53] Outro
  •  

    Resources Mentioned:
    • JackieandTrecie.com
  • Mountain Mamas
  • Live From The Divide
  •  

    Standout Quotes:
    • “I remember sitting on my couch going, 'how is this my fucking life? how is this my life?” -Jackie Wickens [13:34] 
  • “I work myself to the bone of pure exhaustion cause I didn't want to go back to that place. ... The only way I could do it was to basically put the blinders on and numb out everything and I feel like I didn't feel anything for like 3 years. Cause if you slowed down are you going to be able to get up and keep going? Because I was so fucking tired. And I just didn't want to go back.” -Jackie Wickens [14:49] 
  • “In the 1950s when we got all these housewives, that expectation of women doesn't seem to have changed now that we are picking up most of the workload.” -Jackie Wickens [18:20] 
  • “That shift of just having someone in my business like Trecie, that I trust and she's like a soulmate friend to me... realizing I had a best friend and someone who thoroughly understood my life...that was like the first big shift for me.” -Jackie Wickens [23:37] 
  • “Whatever it takes, try it, do it. If it doesn't work okay, do something else... Deal with your shit though. Like one way or another, you're gonna be a better mom, a better wife, you're gonna feel better. You're gonna connect to others around you more. Whatever it takes, it's worth it.” -Jackie Wickens [37:24] 
  • “Everybody gets to where they are and has their hurdles and we all go through it and you're not alone. Take care of yourself, damn it.” -Jackie Wickens [54:40] 
  • Connect:

    Connect with Lajoie Society:

    Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe.

    Lajoie Society on Instagram

    Lajoie Society on Facebook

    Lajoie Society on Twitter

    Lajoie Society Website 

    Learn more about Jackie Wickens:

    Jackie Wickens

    Jackie Wickens on Instagram

    Jackie Wickens on Facebook

    Live From The Divide on Instagram

     

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    57 min
  • Episode 011: Take Care of Yourself, Dammit | Jackie Wickens
    Real estate broker and serial entrepreneur Jackie Wickens' life hasn't always been pretty— but her fight to create opportunities and provide for her family have brought her to the other side changed for the better.
    In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Jackie jumps into a conversation with Jessie about her life's two major pivots. She shares her experience struggling with finances early in her marriage and overcoming monumental obstacles on her journey to self-care. Find out how she survived navigating a life that seemed to be on the brink of collapse— all while building a career and businesses she can rely on today.
    Episode Timeline:
    [00:00] Intro
    [00:47] Meet Jackie Wickens
    JACKIE'S STORY
    [01:49] Her two-stage life pivot
    [05:03] Getting started in real estate
    [07:46] Receiving a foreclosure notice while 8months pregnant
    [09:13] Her father's health scare
    [13:07] Putting on blinders and taking care of her family
    [16:32] Getting more opportunities and to doing Mountain Mamas
    FINALLY TAKING A BREATH
    [18:48] Her next breaking point
    [23:09] Finding a soulmate friend Trecie Wheat Hughes
    [25:31] Switching the focus and Identifying the work she needed to do
    HEALING
    [31:23] Yoga, acupuncture, EMDR and self-care
    [37:45] Counseling and energy work
    [42:39] Tools that work
    [45:30] Covid-19 and putting the world on pause
    [48:47] Starting a new E-business and what's up next
    [51:59] Contacting Jackie
    [53:36] Bottom line
    [54:53] Outro
    Resources Mentioned:
    JackieandTrecie.com
    Mountain Mamas
    Live From The Divide
    Standout Quotes:
    "I remember sitting on my couch going, 'how is this my fucking life? how is this my life?" -Jackie Wickens [13:34]
    "I work myself to the bone of pure exhaustion cause I didn't want to go back to that place. ... The only way I could do it was to basically put the blinders on and numb out everything and I feel like I didn't feel anything for like 3 years. Cause if you slowed down are you going to be able to get up and keep going? Because I was so fucking tired. And I just didn't want to go back." -Jackie Wickens [14:49]
    "In the 1950s when we got all these housewives, that expectation of women doesn't seem to have changed now that we are picking up most of the workload." -Jackie Wickens [18:20]
    "That shift of just having someone in my business like Trecie, that I trust and she's like a soulmate friend to me... realizing I had a best friend and someone who thoroughly understood my life...that was like the first big shift for me." -Jackie Wickens [23:37]
    "Whatever it takes, try it, do it. If it doesn't work okay, do something else... Deal with your shit though. Like one way or another, you're gonna be a better mom, a better wife, you're gonna feel better. You're gonna connect to others around you more. Whatever it takes, it's worth it." -Jackie Wickens [37:24]
    "Everybody gets to where they are and has their hurdles and we all go through it and you're not alone. Take care of yourself, damn it." -Jackie Wickens [54:40]
    Connect:
    Connect with Lajoie Society:
    Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe.
    Lajoie Society on Instagram
    Lajoie Society on Facebook
    Lajoie Society on Twitter
    Lajoie Society Website
    Learn more about Jackie Wickens:
    Jackie Wickens
    Jackie Wickens on Instagram
    Jackie Wickens on Facebook
    Live From The Divide on Instagram
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    57 min
  • Episode 010: Rewriting the Fairytale

    Serena Bennett’s fairytale romance offered little foreshadowing of the divorce she would have to navigate in her 30’s with a young child. But today, after enduring the storm, she’s made it to the other side with some wisdom to share. 

    Joining Jessie in conversation today on the Prickly and Blooming podcast, Serena opens up about the struggle that came with having to reimagine her life mid-way through the story. Hear how she not only endured but found a way to thrive after the trauma of an affair. Diving deep into her story of leaning into healing she didn't know she was in need, Serena opens up about discovering a more authentic, fulfilled version of herself.

    Episode Timeline:
    • [00:47] Intro
  • [01:14] Serena Bennett on thriving after a divorce
  • [07:10] Looking back 
  • [09:18] Getting stuck in the grieving cycle
  • [11:56] Finding her authentic self 
  • [15:10] Realizing she was depressed for the majority of her life
  • [20:43] Guilt in the wake of divorce and depression
  • [27:46] Letting go of the anger 
  • [28:18] What not to say to someone in pain
  • [31:09] Feel what you're feeling and redefining strength
  • [33:48] We are the product of our childhood
  • [37:19] Advice for women going through similar things
  • [40:57] Finding opportunities to help others like her with psychiatry
  • [46:17] Her relationship with perfectionism
  • [53:52] Learning what to do with anger
  • [1:00:38] Outro 
  • Resources Mentioned:
    • Rising Strong by Brené Brown
  • Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner
  • Standout Quotes:
    • “Being seen has to start here, [with yourself] and accepting all of it even all the shit all the bad times. When we hide them and we hide what we think we should be shameful about, we're not even presenting ourselves to ourselves, so how are you going to show it to your husband if you're not even letting yourself see it.” -Jessie Browning [23:43] 
  • “I can tell you that the most powerful turning points that I've had in this journey have been when I do sort of finally give up this insider knowledge, this thing that I've been grappling with in my mind... It really allows finally for that opening to then be filled with something better. You open that wound and boom- something better fills it up.” -Serena Bennett [26:11] 
  • “Typically as women as mothers, we want to be that idolized version of 'oh i don't know how she does it.' Asking for help is a completely vulnerable thing because you're admitting that you can't do it alone.” -Serena Bennett [32:09] 
  •  
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    On Apple Podcasts

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 010: Rewriting the Fairytale

    Serena Bennett's fairytale romance offered little foreshadowing of the divorce she would have to navigate in her 30's with a young child. But today, after enduring the storm, she's made it to the other side with some wisdom to share.

    Joining Jessie in conversation today on the Prickly and Blooming podcast, Serena opens up about the struggle that came with having to reimagine her life mid-way through the story. Hear how she not only endured but found a way to thrive after the trauma of an affair. Diving deep into her story of leaning into healing she didn't know she was in need, Serena opens up about discovering a more authentic, fulfilled version of herself.

    Episode Timeline:
    • [00:47] Intro
  • [01:14] Serena Bennett on thriving after a divorce
  • [07:10] Looking back
  • [09:18] Getting stuck in the grieving cycle
  • [11:56] Finding her authentic self
  • [15:10] Realizing she was depressed for the majority of her life
  • [20:43] Guilt in the wake of divorce and depression
  • [27:46] Letting go of the anger
  • [28:18] What not to say to someone in pain
  • [31:09] Feel what you're feeling and redefining strength
  • [33:48] We are the product of our childhood
  • [37:19] Advice for women going through similar things
  • [40:57] Finding opportunities to help others like her with psychiatry
  • [46:17] Her relationship with perfectionism
  • [53:52] Learning what to do with anger
  • [1:00:38] Outro
  • Resources Mentioned:
    • Rising Strong by Brené Brown
  • Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner
  • Standout Quotes:
    • "Being seen has to start here, [with yourself] and accepting all of it even all the shit all the bad times. When we hide them and we hide what we think we should be shameful about, we're not even presenting ourselves to ourselves, so how are you going to show it to your husband if you're not even letting yourself see it." -Jessie Browning [23:43]
  • "I can tell you that the most powerful turning points that I've had in this journey have been when I do sort of finally give up this insider knowledge, this thing that I've been grappling with in my mind... It really allows finally for that opening to then be filled with something better. You open that wound and boom- something better fills it up." -Serena Bennett [26:11]
  • "Typically as women as mothers, we want to be that idolized version of 'oh i don't know how she does it.' Asking for help is a completely vulnerable thing because you're admitting that you can't do it alone." -Serena Bennett [32:09]
  • Connect:

    Connect with Lajoie Society:

    Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe.

    Lajoie Society on Instagram

    Lajoie Society on Facebook

    Lajoie Society on Twitter

    Lajoie Society Website

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    On Apple Podcasts

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 009: Foreboding Joy with Jessie Browning

    What’s the difference between joy and happiness? Figuring out the answer to that question could make a huge difference in how you and your family experience the world. 

    In today’s episode, listen in as Jessie breaks down what she’s figured out about joy.  She shares the lessons she's learned from insights shared by Dr. Brene Brown to observations of her own kids. If you thought you were the only one struggling with feeling undeserving of the moments of bliss that come your way— you’re wrong. Find out why Jessie thinks joy is as equally terrifying as it is inspiring and what you can do to live in it honestly. 

    Episode Timeline
    • [00:33] Intro 
  • [03:35] The origins of Lajoie Society: Finding and feeling joy
  • [07:09] The difference between happiness and joy
  • [09:11] A lesson from my child and understanding the dimensions of joy
  • [12:56] Where joy trips me up and overwhelms me
  • [19:59] Comments questioning the price of joy 
  • [21:12] Foreboding joy- thoughts from Brene Brown
  • [24:29] Leaning into gratitude- Neil Pasricha and 1,000 Awesome Things
  • [28:34] My own gratitude practice
  • [32:26] Being aware and combating privilege
  • [33:41] A dinner-time gratitude practice 
  • [35:35] Feeling undeserving of joy and a fear of success
  • [39:29] Doing the work and starting to process joy
  • [42:28] Connect 
  • [42:50] Outro
  • Resources Mentioned:
    • Gratitude App
  • 1,000 Awesome Things
  • Dr. Brené Brown on Joy
  • Standout Quotes:
    • “Happiness is a destination and joy it seems like, is the journey. You know? And of course what's more sustainable? Maybe it’s different for you but what I want to aspire to is the joy. The feeling of well being, success and contentment.”  [07:57] 
  • “You can cultivate your attitude and your journey and you can make it what you want. But, happiness is kind of something you experience.” [08:41] 
  • “I don't want to participate in a toxic positivity... the good vibes only kind of mindset is really invalidating and difficult to people with mental health issues. That diminishes their experience and their feelings.” [11:54] 
  •  

    Connect:

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    Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe.

    Lajoie Society on Instagram

    Lajoie Society on Facebook

    Lajoie Society on Twitter

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    47 min
  • Episode 009: Foreboding Joy with Jessie Browning

    What's the difference between joy and happiness? Figuring out the answer to that question could make a huge difference in how you and your family experience the world.

    In today's episode, listen in as Jessie breaks down what she's figured out about joy. She shares the lessons she's learned from insights shared by Dr. Brene Brown to observations of her own kids. If you thought you were the only one struggling with feeling undeserving of the moments of bliss that come your way— you're wrong. Find out why Jessie thinks joy is as equally terrifying as it is inspiring and what you can do to live in it honestly.

    Episode Timeline
    • [00:33] Intro
  • [03:35] The origins of Lajoie Society: Finding and feeling joy
  • [07:09] The difference between happiness and joy
  • [09:11] A lesson from my child and understanding the dimensions of joy
  • [12:56] Where joy trips me up and overwhelms me
  • [19:59] Comments questioning the price of joy
  • [21:12] Foreboding joy- thoughts from Brene Brown
  • [24:29] Leaning into gratitude- Neil Pasricha and 1,000 Awesome Things
  • [28:34] My own gratitude practice
  • [32:26] Being aware and combating privilege
  • [33:41] A dinner-time gratitude practice
  • [35:35] Feeling undeserving of joy and a fear of success
  • [39:29] Doing the work and starting to process joy
  • [42:28] Connect
  • [42:50] Outro
  • Resources Mentioned:
    • Gratitude App
  • 1,000 Awesome Things
  • Dr. Brené Brown on Joy
  • Standout Quotes:
    • "Happiness is a destination and joy it seems like, is the journey. You know? And of course what's more sustainable? Maybe it's different for you but what I want to aspire to is the joy. The feeling of well being, success and contentment." [07:57]
  • "You can cultivate your attitude and your journey and you can make it what you want. But, happiness is kind of something you experience." [08:41]
  • "I don't want to participate in a toxic positivity... the good vibes only kind of mindset is really invalidating and difficult to people with mental health issues. That diminishes their experience and their feelings." [11:54]
  • Connect:

    Connect with Lajoie Society:

    Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe.

    Lajoie Society on Instagram

    Lajoie Society on Facebook

    Lajoie Society on Twitter

    Lajoie Society Website

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    On Apple Podcasts

    47 min
  • Episode 008: 20/20 Vision | Trecie Wheat Hughes

    When Trecie Wheat Hughes found herself sprinting in a parking lot before the sun had risen, she was on track to regain her life. 

    In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Trecie sits down with Jessie and talks about her path to sobriety and happiness. Opening up about her motivations for treatment and journey to acceptance and forgiveness, they talk about everything from toxic relationships to defining success. Find out how she put in the work, rebuilt her career and what she’s looking forward to in the future. 

    Episode Timeline:
    • [00:01] Intro
  • [00:38] Trecie Wheat Hughes on hitting rock bottom at 32
  • [04:15] Starting treatment
  • [05:19] Life and her career up to that point
  • [08:59] Marrying the bad boy and developing low self-esteem
  • [13:02] The trip to treatment
  • RECOVERY

    • [15:27] Feeling like she was going to be something again 
  • [18:38] Wanting to be better for her family and her dog
  • [20:23] Learning from the mistakes of others and A.A
  • RE-BUILDING

    • [21:29] Re-starting after treatment and Re-connecting
  • [23:43] New Places: Moving to Montana
  • [25:15] Falling back in love and sober motherhood
  • [26:48] Continuing with A.A and developing her relationship with God.
  • [28:54] The value of A.A and creating authentic relationships
  • [29:55] Realizing the alcohol was a symptom
  • THRIVING

    • [33:30] What Trecie does to maintain it all
  • [36:19] Accepting flaws and imperfection
  • [39:38] Life today, HGTV & Mountain Mamas
  • [43:46] Riding the current & upcoming Do the Work Tours
  • [46:52] Defining success and embracing failure
  • [49:02] Hindsight and making things better
  • [50:15] Contacting Trecie
  • [51:2]6 Outro
  • Resources Mentioned:
    • JackieandTrecie.com
  • Mountain Mamas
  • Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
  • Standout Quotes:
    • “I sat down on a sidewalk in New York City all by myself with nothing, not even my self-respect... It was like the world was going by and I was just frozen.” [02:36]
  • “Magical things happened every single day because I could see them again.” [21:22] 
  • “You can take a deep breath and be like, 'this is just a part of my experience.' but is not just my experience, it's part of the human experience. On different levels and for different reasons." [39:24] 
  • “If you don't try something then you can't fail. Maybe failure should be our goal. [47:57] 
  • Connect:

    Connect with Lajoie Society:

    Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe.

    Lajoie Society on Instagram

    Lajoie Society on Facebook

    Lajoie Society on Twitter

    Lajoie Society Website 

    Learn more about Trecie Wheat Hughes:

    Trecie Wheat Hughes

    Trecie Wheat Hughes on Instagram

    Trecie Wheat Hughes on Facebook

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    On Apple Podcasts

    53 min
  • Episode 008: 20/20 Vision | Trecie Wheat Hughes

    When Trecie Wheat Hughes found herself sprinting in a parking lot before the sun had risen, she was on track to regain her life.

    In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Trecie sits down with Jessie and talks about her path to sobriety and happiness. Opening up about her motivations for treatment and journey to acceptance and forgiveness, they talk about everything from toxic relationships to defining success. Find out how she put in the work, rebuilt her career and what she's looking forward to in the future.

    Episode Timeline:
    • [00:01] Intro
  • [00:38] Trecie Wheat Hughes on hitting rock bottom at 32
  • [04:15] Starting treatment
  • [05:19] Life and her career up to that point
  • [08:59] Marrying the bad boy and developing low self-esteem
  • [13:02] The trip to treatment
  • RECOVERY

    • [15:27] Feeling like she was going to be something again
  • [18:38] Wanting to be better for her family and her dog
  • [20:23] Learning from the mistakes of others and A.A
  • RE-BUILDING

    • [21:29] Re-starting after treatment and Re-connecting
  • [23:43] New Places: Moving to Montana
  • [25:15] Falling back in love and sober motherhood
  • [26:48] Continuing with A.A and developing her relationship with God.
  • [28:54] The value of A.A and creating authentic relationships
  • [29:55] Realizing the alcohol was a symptom
  • THRIVING

    • [33:30] What Trecie does to maintain it all
  • [36:19] Accepting flaws and imperfection
  • [39:38] Life today, HGTV & Mountain Mamas
  • [43:46] Riding the current & upcoming Do the Work Tours
  • [46:52] Defining success and embracing failure
  • [49:02] Hindsight and making things better
  • [50:15] Contacting Trecie
  • [51:2]6 Outro
  • Resources Mentioned:
    • JackieandTrecie.com
  • Mountain Mamas
  • Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
  • Standout Quotes:
    • "I sat down on a sidewalk in New York City all by myself with nothing, not even my self-respect... It was like the world was going by and I was just frozen." [02:36]
  • "Magical things happened every single day because I could see them again." [21:22]
  • "You can take a deep breath and be like, 'this is just a part of my experience.' but is not just my experience, it's part of the human experience. On different levels and for different reasons." [39:24]
  • "If you don't try something then you can't fail. Maybe failure should be our goal. [47:57]
  • Connect:

    Connect with Lajoie Society:

    Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe.

    Lajoie Society on Instagram

    Lajoie Society on Facebook

    Lajoie Society on Twitter

    Lajoie Society Website

    Learn more about Trecie Wheat Hughes:

    Trecie Wheat Hughes

    Trecie Wheat Hughes on Instagram

    Trecie Wheat Hughes on Facebook

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    On Apple Podcasts

    53 min
  • Episode 007: When Your Mess Becomes Your Message: A Deep Transition From Pain and Suffering to Joie with Laura Wall

    Jessie Browning is joined by Laura Wall in this episode. Laura Wall holds certifications in coaching, personal training, and nutritional and emotional healing but considers herself an intuitive healer who addresses the whole person, mind, body, heart, and soul. Through her work in speaking, teaching, and coaching, Laura is passionate about empowering women to live up to their potential, embracing their truth, building their superpowers, and chasing their joie.

    Laura, only a few years ago, was at a place of great discomfort; all her familiar places of normalcy left her feeling empty and unsure. Somehow, in her progression from being a young woman who was ‘going places,' she had become a middle-aged lady without a destination, a map, or even any gas to go somewhere. This is how Laura's transformation story began. Listen to this amazing episode and be inspired by her journey to rediscover herself and how it lead her to help other women connect to their authentic selves.

    Key Takeaways

    [2:38] Laura shares the moment when she thought: "This cannot be my life."

    [7:15] Laura talks about how a friend offered her empathy instead of sympathy.

    [11:45] Write down everything that you love to do.

    [14:55] Laura connects with her intuition for the first time.

    [19:01] "Your brain is exhausted."

    [20:25] Someone gave Laura permission to not love every single part of her life.

    [21:20] Laura started reconnecting with her family.

    [26:40] Laura talks about her upbringing and all the coping mechanisms she had developed as a result.

    [29:02] Burnout forces you to stop.

    [31:51] Laura started a long rebuilding process.

    [36:43] Laura recognized the joie bubbling out of her during a Zumba class.

    [41.09] Learning how to support someone through the healing.

    [45:23] Laura became a self-care ninja.

    [48:43] Laura's primary focus for her coaching is women who are in business aiming to achieve a life with integration.

    [51:47] The word inspired comes from "in spirit."

    [52:30] Laura considers herself a community keeper.

    [53:27] Transgenerational trauma.

    [55:58] Aroma Freedom, a group for emotional healing; an intersection between psychology, neuroscience, and aromatherapy.

    [59:53] Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique.

    [1:01:53] Crystal Therapy.

    [1:11:29] Yoga + Laughter = Healing.

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