November 17, 2021

Texas Women: Laura

In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Laura speaks with host Jessie Browning about taking care of herself after her first panic attack. She shares how that moment forced her to address many different things including her mommy drinking and how a Facebook ad motivated her to scale it back. She also discusses why she’s at her best when she’s a working mom versus being a stay at home mom.

Episode Timeline:

[00:01] Intro

[02:44] Laura’s relationship to Texas

[05:36] Meet Laura

[06:34] Her first panic attack

[11:15] Taking care of herself

[17:19] Virtual therapy

[19:50] Her drinking journey

[26:48] Stay at home mom vs working mom

[36:15] Taking care of her health

[42:32] Her walk with the Lord

[46:09] Jessie’s rapid fire questions

[51:31] Contacting Laura

Resources Mentioned:

Enneagram Type Seven

This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol: Find Freedom, Rediscover Happiness & Change Your Life by Annie Grace

Dark Night of the Soul

Standout Quotes:

“If my cup gets a little low, I immediately feel it and I immediately know I need to do XYZ.” -Laura [17:08]

“I stuck it in the garbage. I lifted up paper and stuck it in there so my husband wouldn’t see it. And that was the moment where I was like I’m hiding something from my husband. This feels dangerous.” -Laura [20:34]

“I’m my best when I can pick my kids up from school and be 100% with them, and then send them to school and be 100% with my business....

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