Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy

166|How Fast Food Fast-Tracked a Football Career with Hunter Charneski

In this powerful and inspiring conversation, we sit down with Hunter Charneski — indoor arena football player, author, Taco Bell manager, and host of a men’s podcast dedicated to strength, resilience, and purpose. Hunter’s path wasn’t easy: from being down and out, taking any job he could find, to grinding in fast food where he learned discipline and leadership that fast-tracked his career.
He shares how his time managing at Taco Bell gave him the work ethic and confidence to rise to the top, pivot into professional football, and ultimately write his own book about grit and personal transformation. We dive into the lessons he’s learned about failure, perseverance, hustle, and what it really takes to rebuild when life knocks you down.
This episode is packed with motivational gold for anyone looking to turn small beginnings into massive impact — especially men searching for clarity, strength, and direction. Whether you’re chasing your next promotion, your athletic dreams, or simply trying to be your best self, Hunter’s story will fire you up and remind you that the journey is worth every step.
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167|Songs about the Heartland: A Journey from Wall Street to Main Street with Steve Abramowicz

Laurie sits down with Steve Abramowicz, author of Songs of the Heartland, editor of Heartland Journal, and host of the Heartland Podcast.
Steve shares his journey from interviewing influential voices across industries to writing his own book — a powerful blend of personal reflection and the stories of leaders, creators, and changemakers he has encountered along the way.
We talk about:
• The power of storytelling in shaping identity and legacy• What happens when the interviewer becomes the author• Building a podcast platform that elevates meaningful voices• Launching a publishing company to help emerging authors bring their books to life• Turning life experience into written and spoken impact
Songs of the Heartland weaves together interviews, lived experience, and lessons learned from conversations with notable figures — revealing how stories can connect, challenge, and inspire.
If you care about voice, publishing, podcasting, personal growth, or leaving a legacy through storytelling, this conversation will resonate.
Song of the Heartland
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165|Faith Unbound: Healing Religious Trauma & finding freedom again Returning to the Edenic Voice Within.

What happens when faith feels like fear? John and Amy Meyer share how to heal from church hurt, spiritual abuse, and control culture. This honest conversation explores leaving without shame, reclaiming your voice, and rediscovering peace after religious trauma.
Here is their FB page and you can join them Sunday's at 11am pacific
https://www.facebook.com/humportal
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164|Break Up With Burnout Without Quitting Your Career with Elisha Meek

Burnout isn’t a badge — it’s a signal. In this conversation with Elisha Meek, author of Break Up With Burnout, we explore how women professionals can escape overwhelm, restore balance, and rediscover purpose without quitting their jobs. Elisha shares her experiences, insights on burnout prevention, and actionable steps toward greater clarity, productivity, and life satisfaction. If you’re a woman juggling career, ambition, and wellbeing, this episode is your roadmap to breaking up with burnout once and for all.
Website elishameek.comLinkedIn: Elisha's LinkedInInstagram: Elisha's Instagram
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163|From Surviving to Safe: Legal Advocacy, Counseling & Domestic Violence Recovery with Michelle Darnell

Leaving a domestic violence relationship is not just emotional — it’s legal, financial, and deeply complex.
In this powerful episode, Coach Laurie sits down with Michelle Darnell, paralegal and founder of The Lighthouse Alliance, to talk about domestic violence support, trauma-informed legal advocacy, and how women can transition safely out of abusive relationships.
The Lighthouse Alliance provides counseling, paralegal services, and access to attorneys who understand domestic abuse firsthand — because many of them have lived it. Their mission is to help survivors of domestic violence leave safely, protect themselves legally, and rebuild their lives with dignity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The legal steps involved in leaving an abusive relationship• How trauma impacts decision-making during domestic violence• Why trauma-informed legal support matters• How to create a safe exit strategy• The role of paralegals and attorneys in domestic abuse cases• What women need to know before filing protective orders or divorce• How counseling and legal advocacy work together in recovery
If you are experiencing domestic violence — or supporting someone who is — this conversation offers practical guidance, emotional validation, and real-world resources.
Domestic violence recovery requires more than courage. It requires support, strategy, and advocates who understand the trauma.
Learn more about The Lighthouse Alliance:https://www.lhalliance.org/
 
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 National Domestic Violence Hotline. Support, resources and advice for your safety
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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162|From Childhood Trauma to Wholeness: Metabolism, Sugar Addiction & the Power of Telling Your Story

Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about healing the whole system.
In this episode, I’m joined by Carla Wainwright for a powerful conversation on holistic healing, childhood trauma, metabolism, sugar addiction, and nervous system regulation. We explore how trauma is stored in the body, how it impacts metabolic health and cravings, and why true healing requires addressing the root — not just the symptoms.
We also talk about the science behind holistic healing, the connection between trauma and sugar addiction, and why telling your story is a critical part of healing emotionally, physically, and neurologically.
This episode is for anyone navigating trauma recovery, chronic stress, burnout, or feeling disconnected from their body — and ready for a whole-person approach to healing.
Topics include:• Holistic healing and root-cause wellness• Childhood trauma and the nervous system• Metabolism, sugar cravings, and biology• Trauma-informed healing practices• The power of storytelling for recovery and growth
🌿 Resources from Carla Wainwright
Free Gift – Your Vibrancy Guide:https://vibrancyreset.com/
Website:https://www.carlawainwright.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carlawainwright/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CarlaWainwrightCreatrix/
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161|Choosing Joy Now: Gratitude, Laughter, and the Healing Power of Laughing Yoga

In this uplifting episode, I’m joined by Grace Gaughan, creator of Joy Now, for a powerful conversation about gratitude, laughter, and the transformative practice of laughing yoga. Grace reminds us that joy isn’t something we earn or postpone—it’s something we can access right now.
We talk about how intentional laughter shifts mindset, reduces stress, supports emotional healing, and reconnects us to gratitude in everyday life. If you’re navigating stress, transition, or simply craving more lightness and presence, this episode is an invitation to choose joy now—not someday.
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160|Reinventing Her: How to Flourish Through Change, Leadership, and Act 2 Transitions with Tresa Leftenant

What does it really take to flourish in midlife — not just survive change, but grow through it?
In this episode, I’m joined by Tresa Leftenant, leadership coach and founder of Reinventing Her, for a powerful conversation about identity, reinvention, and flourishing after life transitions.
We talk about how women can move through career shifts, personal interruptions, and leadership changes without losing themselves — and how Act 2 can become a season of clarity, confidence, and purpose. Tresa shares insights on redefining success, reclaiming your voice, and leading your life from alignment rather than expectation.
If you’re navigating a reinvention, feeling called to something more, or wondering how to flourish in your next chapter, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
Reinventing Her 
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