Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy

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/
 
Also
 National Domestic Violence Hotline. Support, resources and advice for your safety
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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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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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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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.
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Reinvention doesn’t happen by accident — it happens when you get honest about the stories shaping your identity.
In this episode I sit down with Meghan Stockman, a transformational coach and identity strategist who has reinvented herself more times than most people dare to imagine. From military commander to space weather scientist, CEO and founder of KidSpace Indoor Playground, and now a soul-led coach, Meghan understands what it truly takes to step into your next chapter.
We dive into her powerful 4 Core Story Method, a framework designed to help high-achieving women uncover the subconscious narratives that keep them stuck — and rewrite them so they can move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum. Meghan also shares how human design plays a role in honoring intuition, collapsing time, and taking unapologetic action aligned with who you’re becoming.
This conversation is for women in Act 2 who feel a pull toward something more but can’t quite name it yet — and are ready to stop circling the idea of change and finally live at full capacity.
✨ In this episode, we cover:
Why identity must evolve before your next chapter can
The 4 Core Stories that quietly shape your decisions
How human design supports intuitive, aligned reinvention
Letting go of old roles without losing your sense of self
Creating a soul-led vision for what’s next
Connect with Meghan:🔗 https://linktr.ee/meghanstockman 
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What happens when you’re let go, start over, and push so hard your body forces you to stop?  Lindsey Korell and I talk about burnout, hustle culture, job loss, and a heart-attack wake-up call that changed everything.
A powerful conversation about slowing down, redefining success, and creating a healthier Act Two without sacrificing your well-being.
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In this episode, Laurie sits down with Certified Professional Coach Patrice Tabor to explore how to navigate life after retirement and intentionally design your next chapter. Patrice shares what coaching after retirement looks like, how to shift your identity beyond career titles, and practical strategies for discovering your “Act Two”—whether that’s purpose-driven work, fresh passions, meaningful community engagement, or a second career. We dive into how to identify your strengths, clarify values, and make purposeful choices that honor your experience while opening doors to fulfillment and growth. If you’re retired, planning retirement, or wondering what’s next, this conversation gives insight, encouragement, and actionable ideas for reinvention, retirement transitions, life coaching, and creating a vibrant second act. Featuring tools for self-reflection, strength-based discovery, and mindset shifts that support a rewarding life after full-time work.
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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Laurel LeMohn, therapist, wellness coach, and host of the podcast Spiritual Friction. Laurel shares how healing happens through community, breathwork, and honest storytelling—and why we’re not meant to heal alone.
We talk about somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, spiritual growth, and what it really means to be human in the middle of struggle and transformation. This conversation is for anyone navigating an Act 2, feeling stuck, or longing for deeper connection and embodied healing.
She shares the moment she realized she actually HAD been abused!!! 
 
✨ Topics include:
Breathwork and somatic healing
Storytelling as a path to transformation
Mental health, spirituality, and community
Growth through discomfort and “spiritual friction”
Connect with Laurel:SoulBody Wellness & West Coast Psychotherapy🌐 https://www.soulbodywellness.health/  
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