Meadow Mama Happy Hour, Inspiring Conversations with Creative People

Laura

There are many ways to live a life, and I became curious about what this could mean while starting my own new chapter. I decided to seek inspiration in connecting with others who had taken a leap of faith to create lives they love, and to find out where it has taken them and where they’re headed. It has been an extraordinary experience of expanding and shifting perspectives of what’s possible in living a life as well as illuminating insight into personal growth and discovery. Please join me for these inspiring conversations with unique and remarkable people as we continue to explore the possibilities of creating a life and learn about the power of trusting yourself. Life is a banquet of possibilities, let's dive in together!

  1. Shake Up Your Life and Find Your Spark with Belly Motions Founder Portia Lange

    1D AGO

    Shake Up Your Life and Find Your Spark with Belly Motions Founder Portia Lange

    Send us a text, we'd love to hear from you! Please tune in for this fun, inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Portia Lange, Miss P, founder of Belly Motions. Miss P shares her passion and dedication to helping all women, no matter where they are in life, to feel empowered and connected to their bodies and spirits through her unique teaching technique that fuses traditional belly dance and fitness. We talk about her remarkable journey of where it all began to winning first place in a competition in Cairo, adapting to life's challenges and working with women from all around the world. Miss P's warmth, welcome and charisma will give you the courage to jump in and start shaking things up in your life! Miss P's website: https://bellymotions.com/ Laura's website: https://www.luxsanaamara.com/ Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxsanaamara/ Intro music: For Her Chill Upbeat Summer Travel Vlog by Liderc

    57 min
  2. Living with Harmony & Joy in the World Around You with Brazilian Biologist and Conservationist Juliana Fukuda

    FEB 15

    Living with Harmony & Joy in the World Around You with Brazilian Biologist and Conservationist Juliana Fukuda

    Send us a text, we'd love to hear from you! Please join me for this uplifting and joyful conversation with Brazilian biologist and conservationist Juliana Fukuda that will inspire you to find the beauty of nature where ever you are. Juliana reminds us that we can connect in a meaningful way to the living world around us whether we're on an epic trip to an exotic location, walking through a bustling city or in our own backyard. Learn about her remarkable work in creating new nature areas throughout Brazil and collaborations with the indigenous peoples who live on and also care for these lands. About how the power of genuine conversation can spark ideas and understanding for mutual benefit as we navigate the balance of conservation and local socio-economical factors. Juliana's passion for our world is energizing and you'll find yourself reaching for your hiking boots and heading out the door! To reach out to Juliana you can email her here: juliana.fukuda@icmbio.gov.br Laura's website: https://www.luxsanaamara.com/ Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxsanaamara/ Intro music: For Her Chill Upbeat Summer Travel Vlog by Liderc

    1h 5m

  3. JAN 5

    Happy New Year and Pondering Purpose

    Send us a text, we'd love to hear from you! I’d like to thank all of you for listening, and for sticking with me as I navigate the learning curve of podcasting. I'm enjoying it immensely and am ever inspired by the incredible people who have shared their time and their stories with me. And I'm very excited about this upcoming season! In this episode I ponder the question of purpose. How does an evolving human have just one purpose? What does that mean exactly? And why is it necessary? Maybe what we’re really seeking is the sense that we love what we’re doing and that when we’re doing it we feel lit up and aligned with who we really are. Please join me as I consider the idea of purpose in our lives. I hope you'll join the conversation and write in with your thoughts! To answer the question about unusual background noises, we here at the Meadow Mama Happy Hour have many furry family members and they tend to make unannounced cameos from time to time! Laura's website: https://www.luxsanaamara.com/ Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxsanaamara/ Intro music: For Her Chill Upbeat Summer Travel Vlog by Liderc

    5 min
  4. Opening Our Hearts to Communication with Animals with Healer and Communicator Shawndra McWhorter

    10/03/2025

    Opening Our Hearts to Communication with Animals with Healer and Communicator Shawndra McWhorter

    Send us a text, we'd love to hear from you! In this heartfelt and perspective shifting episode Animal Communicator and Energy Healer Shawndra McWhorter asks us to open ourselves up to true connection and communication with animals. After a life changing experience with a special dog, Shawndra found her true path in animal  communication and energy work, and has been helping to strengthen the bonds between humans and animals for over 25 years. Learn about her incredible work in animal rescue during disasters both here in the US and around the world, and how that work forever changed her. We talk about the poignant and thoughtful messages she's received from animals for us as individuals as well as a collective, and how it inspires hope and a sense of oneness. Her unique experiences like swimming with jellyfishes in Palau will spark joy in your heart and change the way you interact with all living beings! Shawndra's website: https://www.sanskrithealing.com/ Shawndra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawndramcwhorter/ Shawndra's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PJ28NWQ?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apan_dp_C864JKB2C296ZJ8FXA7J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apan_dp_C864JKB2C296ZJ8FXA7J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apan_dp_C864JKB2C296ZJ8FXA7J&bestFormat=true&titleSource=true https://shawndramcwhorter.com/books/ Laura's website: https://www.luxsanaamara.com/ Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxsanaamara/ Intro music: For Her Chill Upbeat Summer Travel Vlog by Liderc

    1h 12m
  5. Changing the World One Conversation at a Time w/ Wildlife Behavioral Ecologist Amy Porter, Part 2

    08/23/2025

    Changing the World One Conversation at a Time w/ Wildlife Behavioral Ecologist Amy Porter, Part 2

    Send us a text, we'd love to hear from you! Please enjoy Part 2 of my inspiring conversation with Amy Porter, a Wildlife Behavioral Ecologist and Conservation Biologist who is the Director of Conservation with Wolf Haven International as well as a member of the Wolf Advisory Group for Washington State. Her passion for conservation and learning about animal behavior has lead her to unique and remarkable locations around the world. Learn how Amy's work bridging the gap between Gorillas and local communities in Africa changed the trajectory of her work and inspired her to affect positive long term change for wildlife through the power of conversation. It prepared her for her current work with wolves in Washington State, which has taught her the value of being comfortable with being uncomfortable. In this candid conversation we dig into the messy and often emotional gray area of wildlife and human conflict.  Amy realized that this challenging work called for a different approach. That in order to bring about real change it would take being truly open to listen, connect and be curious. And that despite opposing values and views, all parties need to be welcome to not only feel seen and heard, but to actually be part of the process. Amy's work transcends her work in Washington State, creating a framework for all of us on all levels of conflict, whether it's at the dinner table, a community meeting or the world stage.  When I asked Amy what one thing listeners could do to help wildlife she said, "To seek out opportunities to have conversations with people you would not normally have."  Please also tune in to Part 1 where we talk about her extraordinary experiences in the Amazon Rainforest and the Congo, as well as meeting the love of her life, a Congolese dog named Nayota! Amy's work with wolves: https://wolfhaven.org Amy's wolfwise program with wolves:  https://wolfhaven.org/wolfwise/ Wolf Haven International Instagram: @wolfhavenint Laura's website: https://www.luxsanaamara.com/ Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxsanaamara/ Intro music: For Her Chill Upbeat Summer Travel Vlog by Liderc

    1h 10m
  6. Adventures in the Amazon and Congo with Wildlife Behavioral Ecologist Amy Porter, Part 1

    08/22/2025

    Adventures in the Amazon and Congo with Wildlife Behavioral Ecologist Amy Porter, Part 1

    Send us a text, we'd love to hear from you! Please enjoy Part 1 of my inspiring conversation with Amy Porter, a Wildlife Behavioral Ecologist and Conservation Biologist who is the Director of Conservation with Wolf Haven International as well as a member of the Wolf Advisory Group for Washington State. Her extraordinary experiences in the Amazon Rainforest and the Congo will leave you awed! Learn about her field research from Giant River Otters to elusive Titi Monkeys to Grauer's Gorillas. Her passion for conservation and learning about animal behavior has lead her to unique and remarkable locations around the world, as well as to the love of her life, a Congolese dog named Nayota. You won't want to miss Nayota's story! Learn how Amy's work bridging the gap between Gorillas and local communities in Africa changed the trajectory of her work and inspired her to affect positive long term change for wildlife through the power of conversation. Please tune in to Part 2 where we talk about her dedicated work with wolves and communities in Washington State. Amy's work with wolves: https://wolfhaven.org Amy's wolfwise program with wolves:  https://wolfhaven.org/wolfwise/ Wolf Haven International Instagram: @wolfhavenint Laura's website: https://www.luxsanaamara.com/ Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxsanaamara/ Intro music: For Her Chill Upbeat Summer Travel Vlog by Liderc

    1h 22m
  7. Animal Photojournalism, Helping the Voiceless with Photographer Molly Condit

    07/16/2025

    Animal Photojournalism, Helping the Voiceless with Photographer Molly Condit

    Send us a text, we'd love to hear from you! In this episode I have the great pleasure of talking to Molly Condit, owner of Great Bear Media, an American photographer specializing in commercial photography, documentary work and animal photojournalism. Over the last decade, she has cemented a passion for documenting humans and especially animals, and the inextricable bonds between them. Molly’s work as has led to collaborations with domestic and international animal rescue organizations and sanctuaries as well as commissioned assignments abroad taking her from war zones to factory farms and beyond. From Poland and Ukraine to Africa to Arizona, she brings awareness to those unable to speak for themselves and tells their stories. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation. Molly's work and contact info.: https://www.gbearmedia.com/ https://www.greatbearprint.com/about-molly-condit https://mollyandthegreatbear.com/ https://www.instagram.com/greatbearmedia/ https://www.facebook.com/checkpoint/1501092823525282/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgreatbearmedia%2F# Laura's website: https://www.luxsanaamara.com/ Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxsanaamara/ Intro music: For Her Chill Upbeat Summer Travel Vlog by Liderc

    41 min
  8. 164 Days Alone on the Atlantic Ocean with Solo Sailor and Musician Emma Ringqvist

    07/01/2025

    164 Days Alone on the Atlantic Ocean with Solo Sailor and Musician Emma Ringqvist

    Send us a text, we'd love to hear from you! "…….Take a moment and join me in the silence. Imagine yourself somewhere far from everything and listen to the song inside of you……"  Emma Ringqvist I was profoundly moved and inspired by Sailor and Musician Emma Ringqvist's remarkable and inspiring journey of 164 days alone on the Atlantic Ocean in her small boat, Caprice, and was thrilled at the opportunity to speak with her. Please join me for this wonderful conversation where Emma shares her extraordinary experiences of vast night skies, the sound of whales breathing and surrendering control when your engine breaks.  Her candid self reflection about her desire for solitude as well as sharing the reality of experiencing it throughout her trip is beautiful and thought provoking. Please be sure to check out her documentary in the link below. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Emma's website: https://emmasailing.com/home/ Emma's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaRingqvist Emma's documentary: https://www.campfire-stories.org/the-art-of-slowing-down-time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=227oV4zLRhI Laura's website: https://www.luxsanaamara.com/ Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxsanaamara/ Intro music: For Her Chill Upbeat Summer Travel Vlog by Liderc

    48 min
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There are many ways to live a life, and I became curious about what this could mean while starting my own new chapter. I decided to seek inspiration in connecting with others who had taken a leap of faith to create lives they love, and to find out where it has taken them and where they’re headed. It has been an extraordinary experience of expanding and shifting perspectives of what’s possible in living a life as well as illuminating insight into personal growth and discovery. Please join me for these inspiring conversations with unique and remarkable people as we continue to explore the possibilities of creating a life and learn about the power of trusting yourself. Life is a banquet of possibilities, let's dive in together!

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