I Just Have to Say with Laura Max

You are more than who you love and what you choose to work on. In this episode of Look Ma' No Hands, I share part of my own mental health journey in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month as I sit down with Mental Health Coach and founder of "Becoming Wildly Well" Brande truly is. Now, she helps individuals recover who they really are and engage the lifelong journey of "becoming" ourselves. The wo...

Many years ago, Carla White found herself overweight, drinking heavily and feeling apathetic about her life. Her journey to more happiness led her to create The Gratitude App (highlighted by Oprah and Entrepreneur Magazine) which became a tool I used in my own spiritual awakening many years ago. In this episode, she shares what she knows about the brain, why we're actually wired for happiness and...

There is so much about this time that has been so challenging, but there’s also so much it’s brought me that I would never want to give back. My recent guest, Maghon Taylor, can probably relate. Many years ago, Maghon was at one of the lowest points in her life, newly married to an abusive spouse and an entire country away from her family. She found her way home, found her own light after believin...

Founder of DEFINE body & mind and TedX speaker Henry Richardson discusses positive interventions and meaningful ways to actively pursue a life of happiness, joy, love, serenity and all-around goodness. 

Several years ago, nationally-renowned photographer Michelle Gardella left her life behind to spend 2.5 years traveling the US in an Airstream with her family. It wouldn't be the last time she lit a match to burn down what no longer served her; she also walked away from a rather successful instagram presence to separate from what wasn't working for her. None of us has been through a pandemic-induc...

Same storm, different boats: while some of us are riding this quarantine out with Netflix shows and at-home workouts and serious isolation, others are with their families doing the parenting thing 24/7 and wondering what it might be like to be catching up on all that lost sleep. Is one easier than the other? I'm getting the lowdown on how the other half lives with Julie Lauren of "Hashtag No Filte...

Are your kids watching enough TV right now? Parenting Coach Randi Rubenstein wants to make sure. Quarantine parenting is exhausting, but it brings up issues we can either run from or work on and heal from. While we're showing up for it all, remember to keep the TV on and give yourselves a break! You'll love what Parenting Coach Randi Rubenstein has to say in this episode about kicking back, settin...

On March 10th, I caught up with Megan Birkel on the #1 most-listened to episode of "Look Ma' No Hands." We discussed how she was cultivating a life she loved - running a successful hair accessories business and a pretty darn happy home. Her attitude was pure (and contagious) gratitude. I have been dying to catch up with Megan to hear how she's doing, coping and managing it all amidst our current p...

Several months ago, Natalie came on my show and famously recommended that we all time ourselves when we get ready in the morning (because it doesn't take that long!) Listen to her updated tips on staying sane in a crazy world today on LMNH. To learn more about her personal styling webinar and other services, visit her at NatalieWeakly.com or @natalieweakly on Insta!

Is all of that Melatonin really good for you? What about Vitamin C? How is stress really affecting our immune system and where do we even begin in trying to regulate it during uncertain times? Where do we start when it comes to supplementing and maintaining our overall health in the age of Coronavirus? There's nothing like a pandemic to prompt us to take a deeper look at how we care for ourselves...

In my second virtual recording of "Look Ma', No Hands", I'm sitting down with Houston's well-known fashion designer David Peck to discuss the future of retail and shopping in a post-coronavirus world.

When my husband and I got married, we received three pre-marital counseling sessions from one of the Rabbi's who married us. After we had our first daughter, I always wondered what it would be like to go in for the "update": how do we take all the great guidance we receive before marriage and put it to use after kids are in the picture? In this episode, I finally get to ask all the questions I've...

In my first-ever recorded skype interview for "Look Ma', No Hands", I'm chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Hentschel, psychologist and founder of "The Parenting Well", on coping with quarantine measures with little ones at home.

What to you say to your child when they're slapping you in the face? Children's therapist Amanda Armbruster has an idea or two for how to deal with hitting, biting and a number of other normal behavioral issues we come face to face with in young children.

Megan Birkel might just be the most organized human being I've ever come across, but whenever I interview her, I come to find that it's so much more than that. Beyond the closets and clean kitchen is a woman who knows how to organize her life so that it's one she loves to live. This episode of "Look Ma' No Hands" will give you so many ideas, tips and suggestions on how to do the same.

I hate admitting it, but the question of whether to work or stay at home once I became a mother plagued me not just once, but after each one of my children were born. Each postpartum period, I fell victim to the ruthless debates that ensue over the subject and likely tortured myself a little over my "choice." Randi's take on this subject is the best one I've ever heard, and I hope it sets you free...

Coronavirus - and the fear of it - is spreading. Dr. Gail Clayton specializes in functional medicine and offers her protocol for preparedness in this episode of "Look Ma' No Hands." For more information from Dr. Clayton and downloadable protocols, visit her at DrGailClayton.com.

According to parenting coach Randi Rubenstein, "all behavior is communication." Through "conscious discipline", we can work with our children to unpack their emotions and create healthy patterns of communication that benefit the whole family. This episode was brought to you by Social Mama App! SocialMama is support and friendship at every stage of motherhood. The app provides opportunities for wom...

First things first: I'm an epidural girl. Second things second: Latina's incredible, non-judgmental approach to guiding women through childbirth and the postpartum period is why we were able to have such a candid, hilarious conversation about her natural birth experiences and what she knows about birth, perinatal and postpartum care as a doula and founder of Marley and Moo Maternity. You can learn...

In my last Sex Talk with Dr. Emily Jamea of Revive Therapy, we discussed all the ins and outs (eh hem) of having a healthy sex life postpartum and what that really looks like. In this episode, I'm asking a different question of Dr. Jamea's colleague, Dr. Meryl Cohen: how do we talk to our children about sex? Meryl Cohen is the author of "Why is this Sex Book Different from all other Sex Books?" an...

I humbly confess: I can't do it alone. Tune into this short solo episode for a story of a big miracle moment in my life and why I'm letting go of needing to do everything on my own.

I expected to talk about "cramming it all in" when I greeted Aimee Woodall for our interview, but instead our conversation evolved into a heartfelt chat about self-care, honoring our time and living a full yet un-frazzled life. I was so refreshed by Aimee's daily routine, perspective and workplace implementations such as an office concierge that helps her employees with daily tasks like dry-cleani...

In this episode of "Look Ma', No Hands", personal organizer Ellen Cooley confirms what I've long suspected: our outside "mess" or lack thereof is a reflection of whatever we have going on inside of us (not sure what that says about my vehicle, which could certainly qualify me for an episode of "Hoarders: Buried Alive.") Clutter can often stem from chaos, which obviously includes the chaos of raisi...

Forget everything you think you know about sex and dive into this episode about sex postpartum, the science behind our sex drive and lack thereof, why "scheduling sex" might not be as weird as you think it is, and what all couples should consider when approaching a healthy relationship in and out of the bedroom.

What are the core traits that make someone successful? I'll give you a hint: it's not about being perfect at everything. It's not about being all things to all people, all the time. "We're built with a set of gifts," explains Denise Hamilton. "You are not designed to impact the world through your weaknesses. You're designed to impact the world through your strengths." Forget editing and filtering...