Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy
Welcome to Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy — the podcast where real stories of reinvention, resilience, healing, and personal growth take center stage. Each week, host Laurie Hardie talks with inspiring guests who have faced life’s unexpected interruptions — grief, trauma, addiction, career changes, loss, reinvention, midlife transitions, and starting over — and turned those experiences into purpose, impact, and powerful new beginnings. If you’ve ever wondered whether your story matters, this podcast will remind you that your voice has value. Through honest conversations about healing, mindset, courage, entrepreneurship, podcasting, and legacy, you’ll discover how sharing your story can create connection, inspire others, and even open the door to building your own platform or podcast. Interrupted is for women over 40, entrepreneurs, creators, survivors, and anyone navigating a major life transition who wants to feel seen, heard, and less alone. Because what you’ve lived through isn’t the end of your story — it may be the very thing that helps someone else heal. www.coachlaurie.com lacoach@comcast.net Insta: @didnotseethatcoming https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=coach%20laurie www.didnotseethatcoming.com
Episodes
What happens to your relationships when the unthinkable happens—and the people closest to you don’t show up the way you need?
In this powerful episode, relationship coach Stephanie Fromwiller of Journeyline Coaching shares her personal journey through the loss of a child—and how that grief impacted her closest relationships, including her parents.
Instead of walking away, Stephanie chose a different path: setting ...
What if healing didn’t have to be complicated—and your body already knew what to do?
In this uplifting episode of Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy, I sit down with sound therapist SueZee Finley to explore healing through sound, energy, and simple daily practices that reconnect you to yourself.
SueZee shares her personal journey with lupus, caregiving, and the path that led her to sound therapy. We talk about h...
People are walking out of this film… and sharing stories they’ve never told before.
What happens when a film gives people permission to finally share their stories? Filmmaker William Hopp reveals the journey behind The Abductee—from lost footage to powerful audience connections across the country. https://www.abducteemovie.com/
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What if your breaking point wasn’t the end… but the beginning of your real life?
In this episode of Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy, I talk with Pamela Sylvan about midlife reinvention, burnout recovery, and redefining what it means to step into elderhood.
After years of chronic stress and frequent ER visits, Pamela realized her life was no longer sustainable. Instead of continuing down that path, she made a...
What does real recovery housing actually look like—and why does it save lives?
In this episode host Laurie Hardie sits down with Lynn Zielasko to talk about her personal recovery journey from addiction and the deeper purpose behind her recovery housing program. Together they discuss sobriety, sober living homes, addiction recovery, accountability, structure, community support, and why successful recovery housing is about far ...
In a world where conversations about politics and religion often turn into conflict, how do we stay connected without compromising our voice?
In this eye-opening episode, Corey Nathan—host of "Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other"—reveals how to have courageous, empathetic conversations in a polarized world. We break down why connection trumps conflict—and why your voice matters m...
Fan Favorite
What if it’s not too late to feel good in your body again?
This isn’t about weight.
It’s about how she got her life back.
Her energy. Her confidence. Her joy.
And why this story resonated with so many women listening…
Because it’s not just physical— it’s emotional too.
Bethany talks about recovery, shame and living your best life. She has dealt with some hard blows and ...
Women’s Favorite Episode
No one talks about what it really feels like… when your life changes overnight
Divorce after years… decades… isn’t just an ending.
It’s an identity shift.
And what she did next— how she rebuilt herself—
This is the kind of story women need to hear more of.
Because starting over? Isn’t failure.
Divorce recovery doesn’t end your story — i...
Have you ever had a dream you quietly talked yourself out of?
Join filmmaker and entrepreneur Melissa Lavigne as she shows that it’s never too late to open new doors. Founder of Infinite Love Productions and the Film & TV Circle, Melissa reveals how storytelling, smart connections, and affiliate marketing can help you build income and legacy—even later in life. If you’re ready to stay relevant, amplify your vo...
What if the most painful moment of your life became the beginning of your greatest purpose?
Pastors Terrell and Brandy Scott of Terrell Scott Ministries share a powerful story of redemption, forgiveness, and faith that will stay with you long after this episode ends.
Absolutely, let’s clarify. When Brandy was held at gunpoint by those Terrell sent, it seemed like a path of destruction. But one letter sparked a transfor...
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling… completely unheard?
In this episode of Interrupted, I sit down with author and relationship strategist Laurie Thibert to explore the ideas behind her book The CATR Theory and how it is helping people strengthen relationships both at work and at home.
Laurie introduces The CATR framework, a simple but powerful concept that compares healthy relationships to a four-legged ...
Most Talked-About Episode!
You think you know the people around you… until you realize you didn’t see it at all.
This story stopped me.
Because it didn’t happen “somewhere else”… It happened next door.
And what she walked through—and survived— will change the way you see people forever.
This is one of those episodes you don’t forget.
In this vital episode, Julie White...
Some losses don’t just change your life… they change who you are.
In this heartfelt episode of Interrupted, we sit down with Christian author and speaker Shirley Q. Mozena to explore the journey through profound loss, grief, and healing. Shirley courageously shares her personal story of losing two spouses, the challenges of navigating grief, and the ways faith and grief support can guide us through the darkest seasons...
Have you ever had a thought you just… couldn’t turn off?
We’ll tighten it up with a spark: After 25 years of marriage, Beth Carroll’s world shifted overnight. In this must-hear episode, she reveals how she reclaimed herself after heartbreak—moving from obsessive thoughts to bold new beginnings. If you’re ready to rebuild your identity and embrace your next chapter, this one’s for you!
When Lisa Russell’s viral moment collided with personal loss, she didn’t vanish. In this episode, Lisa opens up about navigating grief while still showing up—transforming pain into healing, a new business, and a second chance at love. Tune in for a journey of resilience and hope. You won’t want to miss this chapter!
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Join us as Jordan Lynae, a powerhouse mentor to women entrepreneurs, reveals how your own story can fuel both purpose and profit. We dive into real shifts that help women step into their voice, create impact, and build businesses that matter. If you're ready to grow your audience, turn life experience into opportunity, and build with authenticity, this episode is your blueprint for success.
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Listener Favorite!!!!
Have you ever hit a point where you thought… I don’t even recognize my life anymore?
She didn’t just have a hard season… She hit rock bottom.
And what she did next? That’s why this became one of the most downloaded episodes on the show.
This is for the woman who quietly wonders… Is it too late to start over?
Sakura Sutter reinvented her life after being interrupted with...
In this powerful interview, former child soldier Kagusthan Ariaratnam shares his extraordinary journey from being forcibly recruited into the Tamil Tigers during the Sri Lankan Civil War to becoming an intelligence operative and global peace advocate.
Kagusthan’s memoir Spy Tiger: The 05 File reveals the hidden realities of war, espionage, survival, and the psychological toll of conflict. Kidnapped as a teenager and thrust in...
In this powerful conversation, we welcome Melissa Evans — host of The Savage Woman Podcast, business coach, and author of the upcoming book Savage Daughters Speak.
Melissa’s mission is helping women reclaim their voices, step into their strength, and transform their lives from "fear to fierce".
In this episode, we talk about what it truly means t...
Have you ever felt like you should be ‘over it’ by now… but you’re not?
What if you didn’t have to carry your trauma alone anymore?
In this powerful and hope-filled conversation, Ann White, founder of Courage For Life, shares how women can move from silent suffering to true healing through faith, courage, and intentional steps forward.
Ann introduces her transformative framework, The Courage to Heal,...
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