Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness
I'm the author of “Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go” and a somatic relationship coach. I love helping women divorce, heal, and date differently in midlife or any stage—women looking for more happiness, joy, freedom, and purpose.
If you are ready to find more authenticity within so you can reclaim the life you left behind somewhere between diaper changes and kids graduating from school, tune in!
Have you ever asked yourself, “Is this all there is?” What’s life like as an empty nester? What's after divorce? How do I grieve the loss of a spouse who passed away? How do I date after a long relationship? How do I navigate being part of the sandwich generation? What is longevity and how do I take better care of myself as I age? How do I heal my trauma with somatic experiencing? How do I simply find more happiness and joy in my daily life? Then this podcast is for you!
I'm a mother of four adult daughters, a divorcée, and a recovering caregiver. My podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, is your midlife best friend. On this podcast, I'll offer actionable steps, coaching tips, soulful thoughts, somatic tools, and feature experts to help you with all things midlife and beyond. We will talk about sex, dating, divorce, loss, grief, midlife reinvention and empowerment, finances and so much more.
I also share my confessions and successes that have helped me intentionally redesign my life so you can skip the suffering I experienced and start making the most of your second or third act, one confession at a time.
Because every relationship begins with ourselves!
XO,
Laurie
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Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness
Afraid to Start From Scratch? Learn How To Make an Impact Now with Marie Newman
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Have you ever wondered, “Why isn’t anyone fixing this problem?” Maybe it’s something in your community, your workplace, your government, or in your own life. You see a problem, but there’s no solution. When that happens what do you do?
Assume someone smarter and more experienced is already solving the problem. Or maybe your fear steps in and says, “Who am I to solve this problem?”
But what if you are?
In this episode, I have the pleasure to chat with Marie Newman, a former Congresswoman, activist, and author, who has built solutions from scratch time and time again. Whether it was advocating for bullying prevention, fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, or stepping into a midlife career change, Marie has never waited for someone else to create the change—she’s built it from scratch!
If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference, start a movement, or even go through a personal transformation, this episode is for you.
Your takeaways from this episode:
- Why it’s important to connect with the little voice inside that says, “Yes, this or no not that.”
- How to start a social movement when no one else is taking action.
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and how to take your first step.
- Why waiting for the “perfect” time to make a change might be holding you back.
- How Marie built a comprehensive bullying prevention program when no solutions existed.
- How the power of storytelling in advocacy can create real change NOW!
- How to embrace self-discovery and trust yourself when stepping into something new.
- Why fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion is more important than ever.
- How to take action in politics and activism, no matter what side of the aisle you are on.
Marie’s journey is proof that you don’t need permission to build something that matters. Listen now and get ready to build something amazing!
Much love,
Laurie
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Marie Newman
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Marie’s Upcoming Book: A Life Made from Scratch: Lessons from a Controversial Congresswoman, Mom, Philanthropist, and Activist (Releasing March 18, 2025)
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