Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Dating, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Mindset, Happiness Laurie James - Podcaster, Author, Somatic Relationship Coach

Do you ever feel like you're unable to fully embrace love or connect deeply with others? Many of us struggle to open up and be vulnerable due to negative experiences from our past, which creates emotional barriers that unconsciously hold us back or sabotage our relationships. It's frustrating and can be painful. You might find yourself repeating old patterns because they are familiar. We put up walls and can feel unworthy of love, despite our longing for closer, more intimate ...

Do you feel lonely when you're alone? Or maybe you feel lonely lying next to your partner or in your relationship.That lonely feeling is something I’ve experienced for much of my life, but couldn’t put it into words to it until I started healing the different parts of me that were driving those emotions. In addition, the fear of feeling more alone kept me in my marriage for far too long. When I began building a better relationship with myself, I no longer felt as alone. One of the ...

How are you doing? Like really doing?I don’t know about you, but I was in need of a break. I’m not one to sit still for very long and that hasn’t always served me well but I’m learning to honor what my body needs and this week, that’s giving myself a break. So this episode will be short and sweet. But there’s stil a message in there for you.Our world rewards productivity and taking breaks often feels like a luxury if you even allow yourself to take one, but it shouldn’t. If you have ever push...

Have you ever felt trapped by your emotional pain, unable to move past the memories or triggers that are recurring and may even be controlling parts of your life? Maybe you’re tired of struggling with old wounds from your past that still feel tender when someone says or does something that brings up that familiar constriction or that sinking feeling in your gut. The good news is that you don’t have to relive the traumatic experience(s) from your past to heal them.In today’s episode...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or disrespected? Maybe you got mad at someone for something they did and were offended. If you’ve ever experienced any of the above, you may need stronger boundaries in your life.Setting healthy boundaries isn't always easy. You may be afraid of hurting other people’s feelings, fear the repercussions of standing up for what’s important to you, have FOMO, or it didn't feel safe in your childhood to express yourself so you stopped speaking up. Not having hea...

Do you struggle to make decisions in life? Maybe it’s what to eat or what rug to buy. Sometimes feelings of overwhelm, fear and anxiety can cloud our judgment when making the smallest of decisions. Or maybe family and society’s expectations have been steering your life rather than honoring what you need or desire. In addition, most of us have been conditioned to prioritize logical thinking over listening to our bodies, leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves, alone, and looking fo...