Part Two of Laura and Bay's discussion about obsessions, collections and addictions, and all the crossroads between these complex topics. Laura works through just what doesn't sit well with her about Elizabeth Gilbert's latest memoir, and they explore the terrain of Essence-based versus Survival Mechanism-based collecting and such.

What can YOU explain and justify away, simply because you love it so (not inclusive of a certain evil rich author we all know about)? Bay and Laura discuss the geography of social media and how it influences us when it comes to the thing we love. Speaking of things we love: where are the lines between collecting as a hobby versus an addiction? How do you navigate these waters when you love something, without letting it become so unruly? What part of you is like Ariel, wanting gadgets and gizmos and more and more!? P.S. Falling Inn is coming soon! https://westofwonderlandconsulting.com/falling-inn-vermont/  

What kind of hoops did YOU have to jump through to see Jurassic World Rebirth this summer? Hopefully not the same as Bay . . . ;) We meet our hero back at the local cinema, where she was promised free tickets due to an unfortunate incident (see Episode 211). What did we all like, love, hate, tolerate and wonder about after the latest installment in the Jurassic franchise? What does Michael Crichton think? P.S. Falling Inn is coming soon! https://westofwonderlandconsulting.com/falling-inn-vermont/ 

Bay's re-designing her home office, so of course, she and Laura need to discuss all topics relevant to that, like, are you in a season of "it's a goal" having a question mark, a period or an exclamation point? What does your relationship with sharing reveal, about yourself and others? How do you think people would respond if you had an elk on your face? All this and more in today's episode. P.S. Falling Inn retreat is two months away, grab your spot now! https://westofwonderlandconsulting.com/falling-inn-vermont/ 

West of Wonderland has a resident Moana - do you? Bay and Laura welcome friend-of-the-podcast Cass McFadden on today's episode. They discuss all the things, like self-walking cats, martyrdom and of course, courage. Cass has a fascinating history and an infinitely curious nature, so of course there's a lot to talk about! She's been partnering with Bay and Laura to bring coaching to women leaders in sustainability! Learn how Cass is charting a course across the globe for ESG change. Together, she, Bay, and Laura unpack what it means to coach and care for women committed to saving the planet. P.S. Want to attend a future sustainability leadership workshop with West of Wonderland? Get on our waitlist: https://wonderlandandcompany.com/sustainability/

Bay went to see How to Train Your Dragon at her local cinema, and maybe had more of an adventure than she was expecting. Hear the whole messy story and investigate questions such as, when is leadership needed in service of community, instead of about yourself? What would YOU do if you were in Bay's (literal) shoes? P.S. Falling Inn Vermont Retreat: https://wonderlandandcompany.com/fall-retreat 

Excitement, anticipation, fear, nerves, adrenaline. What did Laura get up to this past weekend? Oh, was it walking in one of her dearest held dreams? Yes. Yes it was. Bay and Laura discuss the high points and the vulnerable aftershocks of Laura's performance with her band at the 2025 Rosendale Street Festival in Rosendale, NY. P.S. Falling Inn Vermont Retreat: https://wonderlandandcompany.com/fall-retreat 

Welcome back to West of Wonderland Land! Did Laura go back to the scary lake? You know she did. Did she also use this discussion of a body of water to bring up how much she loves certain water rides? You know she did. PS. Retreat Waitlist: http://bit.ly/46Jkl5F

What's the cadence of vacation for you - highs, lows and envy? Bay and Laura debrief a recent, REALLY BIG milestone that Bay has accomplished: becoming a Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF)! In true West of Wonderland fashion, they're not just discussing the achievement, but the whole ecosystem of achieving it. Laura and Bay also share about the process of professional coach credentialing. Congratulations, Bay! The whole West of Wonderland community is so proud of you! PS. Retreat Waitlist: http://bit.ly/46Jkl5F

It wouldn't be a West of Wonderland announcement if it didn't have a somewhat-related, Disney-parks-focused prelude, now, would it?! Yes, it's summertime, but Bay and Laura have a special invitation for you if you're listening to this in 2025: join them at West of Wonderland's Falling Inn this October! It's a retreat, it's an experience, fall down the most magical autumnal rabbit hole with lovely people. Be the first to have the details by signing up here: http://bit.ly/46Jkl5F