Enough with Coach Laurie

Maybe it wasn't meant to be. I used to get so hurt by people saying things they thought were true or well meaning. Now I recognize they aren't true or helpful and I can ignore them and not let them name me or shame me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Do you know someone who "thinks" they are positive and really they are so negative? Our self worth and self talk shows up whether we like it or not. Some people think they are so positive when they have so much self loathing it oozes out of them. They can't accept a compliment and yet they don't recognize how it shows up. Self love is a gift of community service. Learn more about your ad choices....

Not the usual comparison, but the self talk comparison when we hear someone share. What a relief when I realized where those comparing thoughts were coming from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I am not talking about listening to others but rather listening to the content coming in. It is easy to compare ourselves when we are listening half heartedly. We hear people saying you guys and lumping us in to a category or with a group we may not consciously be a part of or they share a story saying if you do thus and thus you will get these results and so because we aren't listening fully, our...

You might think your favorite podcaster is just looking for a pat on the back, but NO! If you take the time to give your favorite podcasts a 5 star rating it helps other people find them and get the benefits of all they have to offer. It isn't an ego thing but more of an algorithm or google thing. It helps them get to the top of the page so others can find them.  It is easy and you can make it a h...

I almost took the bait. I got a call from my county sheriff's office saying they had an urgent message, but not an emergency. When they called back the scam played out and I almost fell for it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

For those of us who will likely never win an Oscar, that's OK! Watching the Oscars made me so aware of all of the people who are doing all the things to make the film "Oscar Nomination" worthy. I thought of all the amazing people I get to interview who are making a difference and doing amazing things who will never get an Oscar. Yet their work is as valuable!!! You are enough you matter!!! Learn m...

Matching the type of conversation you are having makes a difference. In his book: Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of by  Charles Duhigg he talks about the three different conversations we have and when we are matching our conversation it will be a win win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Listen to understand and make sure you are getting it right. It's called looping for understanding. And what about the constant uh huh nudging? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Do you ever feel like you are stuck? You are doing all the right things and not getting results?  Could you be holding on to some resentments?  I discovered I was harboring some ridiculous resentments from my past and when I let go it felt so GREAT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

We can make Valentine's Day not suck for a single mom. If you know a single mom or widow, you can do a small act of kindness to make their day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sometimes you just have to thank yourself like Niecy Nash. I love that she thanked herself and I challenge you to do it too!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What if when we "blow off" a compliment that person decides to not compliment anyone anymore? What if we just said thank you. We would be blessed and the complimenter would be encouraged to continue complimenting people. Just a thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Did Not See That Coming is the name of my book. I wrote it so other single moms would not feel alone. There are so many things we face as single moms and often we face them alone. Knowing others have walked there before us hopefully will give you hope. You are not alone and today in the world of social media there is more support and resources than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Well at least.... You should be grateful.... Sometimes people who try to be so positive can end up de valuing people's experiences. Dr. Caroline Leaf talks about mind management is embracing the situation, processing it and re-conceptualize the situation. So much better for reality and facing truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://...

Some times it is hard to find gratitude daily!! Will it change your circumstances? No but is shifts our viewpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This is a "Listen again" I love this activity and think it is fun to do once a year. Where do you come from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New Years Resolutions can set us up for failure. How about we CELEBRATE all our accomplishments from 2023!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our mind can change our brain. We may say I can't handle disappointment so I am not going to get my hopes up. But we can and have handled disappointment and we can do it again. We can choose to stay in a hopeful place and know that whatever comes our way we can handle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

The holidays can be fun, but they can also be hard for some. If you are struggling don't do it alone, ask for help. If someone comes to you be a good listener. DON'T fix just listen and validate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The word of the year is authentic, however often our talk is anything but. We tend to use language in a negative way that brings us down rather than builds us up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Being a single parent is tough but during the holidays even tougher. Give yourself grace and permission to not do it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If you struggle with shame even after doing all the work and being vulnerable. You are not alone, it is possible you might have complex shame and the good news is there is help and healing, it might just take a few EXTRA steps. Aces Quiz Dr. Zoe Shaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Complex shame is not your average everyday shame. Often people with complex shame end up compounding it when they try all the things that work for others but they don't get results!!! But there is good news. Complex shame is a "thing" and there is help and hope and a few extra steps to recovery!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

An extensive study in the U.S.A found that the most productive age in human life is between 60-70 years of age. The 2nd most productive stage of the human being is from 70 to 80 years of age. The 3rd most productive stage is from 50 to 60 years of age. The average age of NOBEL PRIZE winners is 62 years old. The average age of the presidents of prominent companies in the world is 63 years. The aver...