Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Dating, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Mindset, Happiness
Claim This Podcastby Laurie James - Podcaster, Author, Somatic Relationship Coach
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<p>Hi, I’m Laurie James—author of Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, somatic relationship coach, mother of four adult daughters, divorcée, and recovering caregiver.</p><p><br></p><p>I created Confessions of a Freebird as a heartfelt space for women navigating midlife transitions—divorce, empty nesting, loss, dating again, or simply wondering:<br> <b>“Is this all there is?”</b></p><p><br></p><p>If you're longing for more <b>authenticity, joy, freedom, and purpose</b>, especially after years of putting everyone else first, you're in the right place.</p><p>Each episode, I’ll share:</p><ul><li><b>Practical tools</b> and <b>somatic coaching</b> strategies</li><li><b>Raw reflections</b> and confessions from my own journey</li><li><b>Expert conversations</b> on everything from sex, grief, trauma healing, and finances to dating, caregiving, and reinvention</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We'll explore what it means to come home to yourself through somatic practices—and how to design a life that feels aligned with who you are now, not who you were 20 years ago or who someone or society has told you to be. </p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re in the sandwich generation, starting over after loss, or dreaming of your next chapter—Confessions of a Freebird is your midlife best friend. Think of it as a permission slip to evolve, heal, and fall in love with your life all over again.</p><p>Because the most important relationship you’ll ever have… is the one you have with yourself.</p><p><br>XO, <br><br>Laurie </p><p><br><b>Connect with me:</b></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.laurieejames.com"><b>www.laurieejames.com</b></a><b> </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Purchase my book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, </b><a href="https://www.laurieejames.com/book"><b>https://www.laurieejames.com/book</b></a><b> </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>IG: </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/"><b>https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/</b></a><b> <br>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.james.79219754</b></p>
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- What is Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Dating, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Mindset, Happiness?
<p>Hi, I’m Laurie James—author of Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, somatic relationship coach, mother of four adult daughters, divorcée, and recovering caregiver.</p><p><br></p><p>I created Confessions of a Freebird as a heartfelt space for women navigating midlife transitions—divorce, empty nesting, loss, dating again, or simply wondering:<br> <b>“Is this all there is?”</b></p><p><br></p><p>If you're longing for more <b>authenticity, joy, freedom, and purpose</b>, especially after years of putting everyone else first, you're in the right place.</p><p>Each episode, I’ll share:</p><ul><li><b>Practical tools</b> and <b>somatic coaching</b> strategies</li><li><b>Raw reflections</b> and confessions from my own journey</li><li><b>Expert conversations</b> on everything from sex, grief, trauma healing, and finances to dating, caregiving, and reinvention</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We'll explore what it means to come home to yourself through somatic practices—and how to design a life that feels aligned with who you are now, not who you were 20 years ago or who someone or society has told you to be. </p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re in the sandwich generation, starting over after loss, or dreaming of your next chapter—Confessions of a Freebird is your midlife best friend. Think of it as a permission slip to evolve, heal, and fall in love with your life all over again.</p><p>Because the most important relationship you’ll ever have… is the one you have with yourself.</p><p><br>XO, <br><br>Laurie </p><p><br><b>Connect with me:</b></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.laurieejames.com"><b>www.laurieejames.com</b></a><b> </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Purchase my book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, </b><a href="https://www.laurieejames.com/book"><b>https://www.laurieejames.com/book</b></a><b> </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>IG: </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/"><b>https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/</b></a><b> <br>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.james.79219754</b></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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