Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy

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...

In this deeply compassionate conversation, I’m joined by **Cindy Meyers and Merle Meyers, founders of Grief and Trauma Chaplaincy, to explore the sacred work of grief chaplaincy and the practice of companioning those who are grieving.

We talk about what it truly means to walk alongside loss — not to fix, rush, or explain it away — but to offer steady presence, listening, and care. Cindy and Merle share how grief chaplaincy supports...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Gini Trask — founder of the Aligned Speaker Academy and creator of GreatLeadMagnet.com — to explore what it really means to discover your genius and build a life you love. Gini has helped grow countless businesses, and she believes entrepreneurs are “magic” — but only when they understand the label that truly represents who they are.

Gini opens up about her own story of interruption, includ...

In this episode, I sit down with Brian Trendler — founder of LAF Tech NW and owner of the PNAnw networking group — a man on a mission to reignite community through humor, connection, and service. Brian wears many hats: officiant, fundraiser, speaker-trainer, and serial networker — but at the heart of it all is one belief: people remember what moves them and makes them laugh. We talk about why “funny is a skill,” how humor and authe...

In this powerful episode  Laurie sits down with Haley Scully, Sr. Vice President of Ministry Operations at Hope for the Heart. Haley opens up about the mission behind their newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook—a practical guide designed to equip everyday people to listen well, respond with wisdom, and offer compassionate, Christ-centered support to those who are hurting.

Haley also shares the deeply personal story behind ...

In this powerful episode Laurie sits down with the inspiring Veronica Norwood for a conversation that blends grit, growth, and global adventure. Veronica opens up about her love for travel, her journey into bodybuilding, and the deep mindset work that helped her rewrite old stories and build a life filled with intention.

Together, they talk about what it really takes to reprogram your thoughts, shift lifelong patterns, and keep mov...

In this powerful episode of Interrupted, I sit down with Deanna Powell, host of the newly launched podcast Intrepid Storytelling, to talk about the moments that reshaped her life. Deanna opens up about her journey through alcohol addiction, hitting rock bottom, facing jail time, choosing recovery, and rebuilding a life filled with purpose, clarity, and courage.

She shares how telling her story for the first time cracked something o...

In this powerful conversation with environmental advocate Tina Tesch-Myers, we dive into a truth most Americans have never considered: the fight to save our oceans starts right at your kitchen sink. Tina breaks down the hidden dangers of plastic, the surprising impact of synthetic clothing, and how everyday habits are quietly harming the marine life we all depend on.

She shares simple, doable shifts that create massive ripple effec...

In this deeply honest episode Laurie sits down with Alexis, host of When the Bough Breaks, for a vulnerable conversation about breaking free from high-control religion, surviving a narcissistic family system, and learning to rebuild a life from the inside out.

Alexis shares what it was really like to leave a cult, walk away from family, and step into therapy for the first time after years of fear, guilt, and conditioning. Together,...

In this deeply moving episode, Daniah Greenberg—author, Bible translator, and founder of the Tree of Life Bible Society—shares her extraordinary journey through trauma, survival, faith, and purpose. Daniah opens up about her experiences with jail, trafficking, grief, and the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Rabbi Mark Greenberg, and how God met her in the darkest moments.

We dig into Biblical Feminism, the power of the Tree of Li...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with John Kippen—magician, actor, author, and empowerment coach—whose life story proves that being different isn’t something to hide… it’s the very thing that makes you unstoppable.

John shares unforgettable stories from his years in entertainment, including performing magic for Alex Trebek, connecting with Jamie Lee Curtis, and using storytelling and illusion to inspire audiences around the wor...

Laurie sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and single-mom powerhouse Trinity Baker for a candid conversation about trusting the process, building a business while raising kids, and mastering the mindset basics that create real momentum.

Trinity walks us through Mindset 101 — the foundational shifts every woman needs when she’s juggling motherhood, ambition, fear, and the pressure to get it all “right.” We talk about what it really ...

In this episode, I sit down with extreme adventurer and author Jennie “AdrenaJen” Milton, whose life has taken her from the highs of kite surfing and kite skiing to some of the toughest challenges a person can face. Jennie shares her journey through loss, major surgeries, an aneurysm, physical setbacks, emotional resilience, and how she continues to chase joy and adrenaline.

We talk about her vibrant children’s book series, the les...

I sit down with Wonderful Morrison, host of Her Truth Revealed Podcast and a master brand coach who empowers serious women to own their brilliance in business and life.

Wonderful shares her personal connection to the elements—identifying as “earth”—and how this grounding force has shaped her journey. She opens up about her long path toward forgiveness, including the transformative experience of working with a forgiveness coach. Thi...

In this heart-warming holiday episode, bestselling author Donna VanLiere—creator of beloved Christmas classics like The Christmas Shoes, The Christmas Blessing, and The Christmas Hope—joins Laurie to talk about her newest novel, Looking for Christmas. With six of her Christmas books adapted into hit movies, Donna shares how her storytelling continues to touch hearts around the world.

Beyond the sparkle of the season, Donna opens up...

I had the privileged of visiting with Ginine and Tracy Smith—the powerhouse duo behind the TV show RockStar Diaries and founders of Hearts in Sync Productions. Together we explore what it means to say “yes” without losing yourself, the reality of burnout as entrepreneurs, and how they navigate showing up as a team in spaces that don’t always make room for duos.

The Smiths are singers, songwriters, musicians, trainers, TV Hosts, Aut...

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In this powerful conversation, award-winning songwriter Kent Maxson—known simply as “Max” to his friends—opens up about the highs and lows of his remarkable journey. Max has penned songs heard on international radio and TV, collected multiple industry awards, and earned praise from none other than Garth Brooks, who calls him “the real deal… all about the music.”

But behind the spotlight is a ...