Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, H

Laurie James - Podcaster, Author, Somatic Relationship Coach
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Hi, I’m Laurie James—author of Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, somatic relationship coach, mother of four adult daughters, divorcée, and recovering caregiver. I created Confessions of a Freebird as a heartfelt space for women navigating midlife transitions—divorce, empty nesting, loss, dating again, or simply wondering: “Is this all there is?” If you're longing for more authenticity, joy, freedom, and purpose, especially after years of putting everyone else first, you're in the right place. Each episode, I’ll share: Practical tools and somatic coaching strategiesRaw reflections and confessions from my own journeyExpert conversations on everything from sex, grief, trauma healing, and finances to dating, caregiving, and reinvention We'll explore what it means to come home to yourself through somatic practices—and how to design a life that feels aligned with who you are now, not who you were 20 years ago or who someone or society has told you to be.  Whether you’re in the sandwich generation, starting over after loss, or dreaming of your next chapter—Confessions of a Freebird is your midlife best friend. Think of it as a permission slip to evolve, heal, and fall in love with your life all over again. Because the most important relationship you’ll ever have… is the one you have with yourself. XO, Laurie  Connect with me: www.laurieejames.com  Purchase my book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, https://www.laurieejames.com/book  IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.james.79219754

  1. DEC 18

    How Nervous System Regulation Creates Emotional Safety and Secure Attachment with Jessica Bishop

    Do you ever feel like your body is reacting for you—especially in moments of stress or around certain people? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jessica Bishop, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Yoga Teacher, to dive into her personal journey of healing anxiety, nervous system regulation, and living with essential tremors. Jess shares her experience of relying on medication for years, and how somatic healing and learning to regulate her nervous system not only transformed her physical symptoms, it changed the way she relates and shows up with others. We explore how Jess's essential tremors, panic attacks, and chronic anxiety once controlled her life—and how somatic practices, emotional regulation, and embodiment  brought real, lasting anxiety relief. She talks about how she reduced her need for medication, left an unhealthy marriage, and learned about secure attachment, leading to a healthier relationship and a deeper sense of emotional safety in her body. This conversation gently unveils how body-based therapy and somatic practices can heal trauma, transform anxiety, and reshape the relationships you attract—starting with the relationship you have with your own body. In this episode, you’ll learn: Simple somatic tools for healing anxiety and stressThe power of emotional safety in trauma recovery How somatic practices help regulate your nervous system and stress response.What it feels like to experience secure attachment in your bodyHow nervous system regulation can support healthier relationshipsThe difference between intellectual awareness and embodied awareness. Why yoga is often the gateway practice into somatic experiencing. How to tell the difference between a "threat response" and the feeling of "butterflies"If you’re on a journey to trust your body again or notice how your relationships impact your nervous system, you’re not alone. Your body has wisdom, and as you create more safety, it has the potential to change. Much love, Laurie Click here for a video on how to leave a review to receive a free somatic stabilization/grounding exercise. The podcast graphic is different from the current one. Once you complete it and send me a picture I will send you the video. My email is laurie@laurieejames.com Thank you in advance.  Click here to learn about my NEW “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit”  Free Resources Click here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me. Click here for my FREE “Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing” Click here for my FREE Core Values Exercise Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go Website Connect with Jessica Bishop Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email *********************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

    33 min

  2. DEC 4

    How Trauma Responses Lead to People-Pleasing and How to Start Healing with Kati Morton

    Have you ever felt lost after putting all your effort into pleasing others?  Maybe you’ve spent years being the responsible one, the strong one, the helper, the one who “just handles it”… until one day you wake up and feel hollow. Exhausted.  Disconnected from the person you used to be. Maybe you’ve spent years trying to “doing it all”,  only to wake up one day and wonder where you lost yourself along the way?  In this episode, I sit down with Kati Morton, licensed therapist, author, and one of the most trusted mental health voices online. Her new book, Why Do I Keep Doing This?, dives into the emotional and nervous system patterns that keep us stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, low self-esteem, overgiving, perfectionism, and self-abandonment. Together, we explore how unresolved trauma responses shape our beliefs about love, worth, confidence, and why so many of us feel like we need to be “good” or “please others” to feel safe. Together Kati and I discuss what a fawn response is,  the deeper reasons why we fawn or people-please and the emotional cost it takes on us. You’ll learn: Why people pleasing begins as a survival strategyWhy rebuilding self worth is about changing patternsWhat your inner critic is trying to protect you fromHow to spot patterns that lead to burnout and resentmentWhy confidence grows through small acts of self trustThe difference between guilt and false guilt in boundary settingHow somatic practices support healing and resiliencePractical tools to regulate stress and shift old patternsIf you’re in a season of personal growth, or if you’re tired of feeling exhausted, overlooked, or in cycles of self-doubt, this episode will offer compassion, clarity, and a path home to yourself. Tune in. This conversation is a breath of fresh air for anyone ready to reclaim the parts of themselves they had to hide to survive. Much love, Laurie Click here to sign up for my "FREE Online Somatic Workshop - Find Your Calm During the Holidays" on Thursday, Dec 4th at 4 PST  Click here for a video on how to leave a review to receive a free somatic stabilization/grounding exercise. The podcast graphic is different from the current one. Once you complete it and send me a picture I will send you the video. My email is laurie@laurieejames.com Thank you in advance.  Click here to learn about my NEW “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit”  Free Resources Click here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me. Click here for my FREE “Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing” Click here for my FREE Core Values Exercise Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go Website Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email *********************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

    46 min

  3. NOV 20

    How to Navigate Grief During Holidays with More Ease and Grace with Barri Grant

    Does your heart feel heavier this time of year?  Maybe you're missing someone who's no longer here…or carrying a quiet ache that’s lingering and hard to name. When the world is celebrating, it can feel lonely to carry sadness that doesn’t have a clear place to land. In this episode, I’m joined by Barri Grant, certified grief coach and founder of The Memory Circle—a woman who has turned her own profound losses into a compassionate, grounded space for others to heal. After losing her mother at 27 and later her father to Alzheimer’s, Barri has walked the kind of path that reshapes you from the inside out. Her work offers tender, tangible support for anyone navigating holiday grief and why nervous system regulation is such a powerful companion to grief work, especially during the holiday season when emotions tend to intensify. You’ll hear reflections on being a grieving parent, remothering your inner child, and creating grief rituals that help you feel more connected. You’ll learn: How to honor your grief without minimizing or explaining it to family membersWhat makes somatic healing helpful when you are experiencing emotional painWhy the 5 stages of grief often miss the mark when it comes to healingHow to create small grief rituals that help you feel more connected to loved ones who have passedHow expressive writing can be a safe place for releaseWhat grief coaching offers that therapy sometimes doesn’tNew holiday traditions that can support your emotional healing However your grief during the holidays shows up—loud, quiet, messy, or soft—there is room for it here. You’re not alone. Much love, Laurie   Click here for a video on how to leave a review to receive a free somatic stabilization/grounding exercise. The podcast graphic is different from the current one. Once you complete it and send me a picture I will send you the video. My email is laurie@laurieejames.com Thank you in advance.  Click here to learn about my NEW “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit”  Free Resources Click here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me. Click here for my FREE “Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing” Click here for my FREE Core Values Exercise Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go Website Connect with Barri Grant Instagram Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email *********************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

    53 min

  4. NOV 6

    How to Reclaim Financial Empowerment When Every Financial Decision Feels Risky with Shannon Ryan

    Have you ever stopped to think about the relationship you have with money, not just your budget or bank balance, but the emotions that shape your financial choices? Even though money looks logical on paper, the truth is most of our financial decisions come from our emotional state—shaped by the families we grew up in, what we witnessed, and what we learned about having “enough.” In this powerful episode, I sit down with Shannon Ryan, Certified Financial Planner, TEDx speaker, and author of Your Money Has Feelings. With over 30 years of experience guiding people through financial change, Shannon brings warmth and compassion to a topic that often feels shame-filled or overwhelming. Her approach blends personal finance and emotional well-being in a way that might shift how you relate to money for good. We explore: How early family patterns create emotional “scar tissue” around money—and how that shows up nowWhy women often carry unhealed money fears during midlife transitionsHow your nervous system responds to money stress—and what helps calm itWhy financial security after divorce can feel like an emotional minefieldThe sneaky money beliefs that keep you stuck in scarcityWhat real financial empowerment looks like (hint: it’s not just numbers)If you’re rebuilding after a breakup, reentering the workforce, or just trying to feel safer and more confident with money, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, grounded, and hopeful. You’re not broken, you’re just taking the next right step. Here’s to trusting yourself, and trusting the next right step. Laurie Click here for a video on how to leave a review to receive a free somatic stabilization/grounding exercise. The podcast graphic is different from the current one. Once you complete it and send me a picture I will send you the video. My email is laurie@laurieejames.com Thank you in advance.  Click here to learn about my NEW “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit”  Free Resources Click here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me. Click here for my FREE “Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing” Click here for my FREE Core Values Exercise Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go Website Connect with Shannon Ryan Your Money Has Feelings Book Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email *********************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

    41 min

  5. OCT 23

    Feeling Burned Out? The Overlooked Signs of Betrayal You Need to Know with Lora Cheadle

    Have you spent years doing everything “right”? Building your career, caring for others, keeping things together and still feel like something is off?  Maybe it’s a quiet ache you can’t shake.  That pull between might not be burnout at all. It might be a kind of betrayal you didn’t know you were carrying. In this episode, I sit down with Lora Cheadle, author, speaker, and betrayal recovery coach. Lora’s story began with infidelity but led her deeper into the world of nervous system regulation, and the rebuilding of her self-worth. Lora brings a lived understanding of how our bodies often speak the truth before we can put them into words. In this episode, you’ll learn: How societal expectations and perfectionism can cause emotional exhaustion and disconnection, especially in high-achieving women.What happens to your nervous system when you live in survival mode for too long and how self-betrayal becomes a coping mechanism.How to tell when your burnout symptoms are signs of deeper misalignmentWhat your body is communicating through tension, fatigue, and restlessness.How expectation management can shift long-standing relationship dynamicsSimple somatic tools to support nervous system balance and recovery.Ways to rebuild trust with yourself through internal validation instead of outside approvalThis conversation is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that you’re not broken. You’re human and you’re learning, healing, and coming home to yourself, one sensation at a time. Here’s to honoring what your body already knows, Laurie Click here for a video on how to leave a review to receive a free somatic stabilization/grounding exercise. The podcast graphic is different from the current one. Once you complete it and send me a picture I will send you the video. My email is laurie@laurieejames.com Thank you in advance.  Click here to learn about my NEW “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit”  Free Resources Click here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me. Click here for my FREE “Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing” Click here for my FREE Core Values Exercise Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go Website Connect with Lora Chaedle Website Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email *********************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

    52 min

  6. OCT 9

    How Embracing Imperfection and Self-Discovery Can Release Creative Blocks with Kevin Murphy

    You might’ve grown up believing you weren’t the “creative type.” Maybe someone told you your art wasn’t good enough, or life pulled you toward what felt practical. After years of raising kids, caregiving, working, or just keeping things afloat, your creative side may have faded into the background. But creativity never left — it’s simply waiting for you to notice it again. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Murphy, master illustrator, portrait artist, and founder of Evolve Artist, whose work has appeared in National Geographic and Rolling Stone. From freezing construction jobs to stay-at-home dad life and a thriving art career, Kevin’s self-discovery journey is both real and inspiring. What makes his story powerful isn’t just his success — it’s his belief that creativity isn’t about talent. It’s about process, attention, and learning to see differently. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the creative mindset is something you can build at any stageHow creativity myths keep us disconnected from our full selvesWhy painting for beginners is about trust, not talentA grounded way to move through creative blocksHow artistic confidence grows from structure, not pressureThe link between somatic healing and creative practiceHow to use art as hands-on learning and inner quietFirst steps to begin learning to draw, even if you never have beforeIf you’ve been craving stillness, a new outlet, or a way to reconnect with the part of you that used to love creating — this is your gentle reminder: you were always creative. You just forgot to call it that. Here’s to creating what calls to you, Laurie Click here for a video on how to leave a review to receive a free somatic stabilization/grounding exercise. The podcast graphic is different from the current one. Once you complete it and send me a picture I will send you the video. My email is laurie@laurieejames.com Thank you in advance.  Learn about my NEW “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit”  Free Resources: Schedule a FREE inquiry call with me. FREE “Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing” FREE Core Values Exercise Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go Website Connect with Kevin Murphy Click here to watch This or That: How to See Like an Ar Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email *********************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

    59 min

  7. SEP 25

    How to Feel Confident and Find a Healthy Relationship Dating in Midlife

    Dating in midlife isn’t for the faint of heart. Maybe your marriage or a long-term relationship ended, you’ve healed, and now you’re ready to date again—only to ride a rollercoaster of hope, disappointment, or those “fetal position on your bed” moments we don’t always admit.  But what if dating wasn’t about forcing it or giving up—what if it was about trusting yourself, slowing down, and staying rooted in your worth?  In this episode, I’m joined by Heidi Friedman—an accomplished attorney, writer, and debut author of Love Lessons. After surviving 104 dates (yes, you read that right), Heidi found her “do-over”—a healthy relationship built on mutual respect, care, and real connection. Her journey from single mom to thriving in love is both relatable and inspiring. We dive into the emotional reality of dating in midlife—what it takes to stay intentional, hold clear relationship expectations, why “don’t settle” isn’t just a slogan, and how to hold onto hope when you’re a single mom dating.  You’ll learn: If the 104 dates were worth itWhy “don’t settle” isn’t just a catchphrase and how to embody itHow to approach dating as a path to growth, not just a goalThe mindset shift that kept Heidi open to loveWhat intentional dating looks like in practiceThe emotional toll dating can have and how to return to yourselfWhat emotional self-care looks like when dating feels discouragingHow self-work strengthens you for your future partnerIf you’ve ever wondered whether love is still possible for you, this conversation proves that it is—and that it can feel better, deeper, and more aligned than ever.  Whether you’re hopeful, healing, or exhausted by dating, this episode will remind you: you deserve love that feels like home.  Cheers to finding love, Laurie Click here for a video on how to leave a review to receive a free somatic stabilization/grounding exercise. The podcast graphic is different from the current one. Once you complete it and send me a picture I will send you the video. My email is laurie@laurieejames.com Thank you in advance.  Click here to learn about my NEW “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit”  Free Resources Click here to receive my FREE “Girlfriends Guide to Online Dating” Click here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me. Click here for my FREE “Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing” Click here for my FREE Core Values Exercise Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go Website Connect with Heidi Friedman Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email *********************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

    49 min

  8. SEP 11

    Why Your Texting Style Might Be a Problem in your Family Communication with Tammy Cohen

    Have you ever sent a text to your teen or college-aged kid and immediately wondered if they rolled their eyes when they read it? Maybe you’re trying to stay connected as they move across the country—or even just across the house.  If you’ve ever longed for a deeper bond with your child, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Tammy Cohen—speaker, author, founder of Women Beyond the Table, and mom of three sons. Tammy is also the author of Text Messages to My Sons, a heartfelt book born from her own journey of healing, reconnection, and reimagining what parenting looks like in the digital age. Tammy shares how she transformed her phone habits—from quick reminders and reprimands into intentional messages of love, gratitude, and presence. What began as a one-way practice during the pandemic grew into something much bigger: a pathway to emotional growth, mutual respect, and meaningful family communication. What you’ll learn in this episode: Three simple parenting strategies to build daily digital connection with your kids—at any ageHow intentional texting fosters emotional intelligence parenting and deeper family communicationWhy parenting with empathy and vulnerability can support generational healing and transform the mother and son relationshipHow your own personal growth can shift your family dynamic, even if you weren’t a perfect parentThis episode is a reminder that every message is more than just words on a screen when it comes to connecting with teens or older children in today’s digital world.  Cheers to a deeper connection with your loved ones, Laurie Click here for a video on how to leave a review to receive a free somatic stabilization/grounding exercise. The podcast graphic is different from the current one. Once you complete it and send me a picture I will send you the video. My email is laurie@laurieejames.com Thank you in advance.  Click here to learn about my NEW “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit”  Free Resources Click here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me. Click here for my FREE “Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing” Click here for my FREE Core Values Exercise Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go Website Connect with Tammy Cohen Website Instagram Click here for a FREE Preview of Text Messages to My Sons: A Guide to Using Mobile Devices to Connect and Communicate with Your Kids Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email *********************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

    38 min
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Hi, I’m Laurie James—author of Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, somatic relationship coach, mother of four adult daughters, divorcée, and recovering caregiver. I created Confessions of a Freebird as a heartfelt space for women navigating midlife transitions—divorce, empty nesting, loss, dating again, or simply wondering: “Is this all there is?” If you're longing for more authenticity, joy, freedom, and purpose, especially after years of putting everyone else first, you're in the right place. Each episode, I’ll share: Practical tools and somatic coaching strategiesRaw reflections and confessions from my own journeyExpert conversations on everything from sex, grief, trauma healing, and finances to dating, caregiving, and reinvention We'll explore what it means to come home to yourself through somatic practices—and how to design a life that feels aligned with who you are now, not who you were 20 years ago or who someone or society has told you to be.  Whether you’re in the sandwich generation, starting over after loss, or dreaming of your next chapter—Confessions of a Freebird is your midlife best friend. Think of it as a permission slip to evolve, heal, and fall in love with your life all over again. Because the most important relationship you’ll ever have… is the one you have with yourself. XO, Laurie  Connect with me: www.laurieejames.com  Purchase my book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, https://www.laurieejames.com/book  IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.james.79219754

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