In this episode, host Leah Hadley welcomes Laurie James, a mother of four, author, divorcee, somatic relationship coach, and host of the “Confessions of a Free Bird” podcast. Together, they dive deep into Laurie's journey through the challenges of divorce, caregiving, and self-discovery, and reveal the transformative power of somatic experiencing to heal past trauma and regulate the nervous system. Laurie shares practical tools and actionable strategies for listeners navigating divorce and feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected from their bodies.

Key Topics Covered:

- Laurie James’s personal journey as a mother, caregiver, and divorcee

- Discovering the impact of trauma stored in the body and the definition of somatic experiencing.

- How divorce and major life transitions uniquely dysregulate the nervous system

- The difference between somatic experiencing, talk therapy, and mindset coaching

- Three simple tips to self-regulate during stressful times

- The importance of grounding, curiosity, and clarity in decision-making during divorce

Mentioned Resources:

- Free Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing https://laurieejames.myflodesk.com/bgtsh

Laurie’s Book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go https://www.laurieejames.com/book 

Connect with Laurie James:

Website: https://www.laurieejames.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/ 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.james.79219754 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-james-8336a0168/ 

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ 

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights 

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