Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy

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...

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.

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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 well...

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, a...

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 a...

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 y...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 f...

What if healing isn’t just physical — but deeply emotional, relational, and even joyful?

In this powerful episode of Interrupted: Act 2, I sit down with Dr. Neja Zupan, who shares her personal journey of healing herself from cancer and the mindset shifts that changed everything.

We talk about the underestimated power of laughter, why joy is not optional in healing, and how real transformation lasts longer when we don’t do it alone....

In this episode Career Ownership Coach Stacy Heisey-Terrell gets real about the interruptions that pushed her out of corporate life and into the freedom of entrepreneurship. After years in HR across healthcare, legal, energy, insurance, and government, Stacy hit ceiling after ceiling—broken promises, stalled promotions, burnout, and finally a layoff that became the turning point.

Instead of settling for another frustrating job sear...

What if your life story isn’t something to hide—but the very thing that makes your marketing work?

In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Whitaker, author and coach behind You Are Your Marketing and Transforming Pain Into Purpose. Melanie shares her powerful journey of being raised by a narcissist and how that experience shaped her voice, confidence, and approach to marketing.

We talk about how authentic storytelling bui...

What happens when success looks nothing like the traditional path?

In this powerful episode, Laurie sits down with Corey Ihler, a realtor, single dad, and new owner of The Millcreek View, a local community newspaper. Corey shares a story that challenges how we define intelligence, education, and resilience.

Due to a rare genetic disability, Corey graduated from college unable to read, relying on visual learning and pattern recognit...

Divorce recovery doesn’t end your story — it begins Act 2. Author and coach Tracy Glass shares how healing, faith, and renewal can rebuild life after divorce or separation.

In this episode, Laurie talks with award-winning author and Christian life coach Tracy Glass about walking through divorce, recovering emotionally and spiritually, and rediscovering purpose after separation. Tracy opens up about the grief, identity loss, and reb...

In this powerful episode, Laurie sits down with Dean Sikes, founder of You Matter and a nationally known speaker who has spent decades bringing hope to students across the country. But before Dean ever stepped on a stage, his life was shaped by two major interruptions—almost losing his mother at a young age, and later, coming face-to-face with the man who sexually abused him at 15… in the middle of Home Depot.

Dean opens up about t...

In this powerful, Laurie sits down with her own book mentor, Patrick Snow, international best-selling author and publishing coach. Patrick shares how the sudden death of his father became a life-altering interruption that deepened his passion for legacy—especially the kind we leave in book form.

He opens up about his newest book, a heartfelt tribute to his high school coach, and how one person’s belief in us can change the entire t...