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Are men and women treated differently when it comes to mental illness? Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire discuss the curious cases of Britney Spears vs Michael Jackson. Or maybe it's generational, because Olympian Simone Biles is getting support (mostly) from all over (mostly) for bowing out of Olympic events to focus on her mental health. Plus, why on Earth does Kelly Clarkson have to pay her husba...

It was another miracle week here in our LALON family, with Coach Laurie feeling the power of prayer for a beloved family animal. Also, lots of offices are officially back in person now, and yet, somehow they’re also not; are you all alone in your cubicle village? It may be time to #FreeBritney from her draconian conservatorship, but that doesn’t mean she’s not still bipolar. The Olympics are under...

Claire talks about an incredible and extraordinary event that happened to a beloved recurring character of our podcast -- her dog Sadie. But first you gotta get past Anna D refreshing her memory on how to use the podcasting equipment as she returns to work this week. A special announcement about our favorite life coach and her interview w/ Amanda Knox on "Spotlight w/ Laurie Hardie". Richard Sherm...

Claire announces something EXCITING she's about to do -- which honors something a wise woman (her wife's mom) said, "You only regret the things you don't do." Laurie is thrilled to announce she interviewed Amanda Knox, and shares some of her amazing takeaways. The Covid-19 pandemic has created the "perfect storm" for domestic violence - sadly, we see it in the rise of incidents reported. Life coac...

How is it that we live in a world where Britney Spears is not free but Bill Cosby is? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire as we talk about the sudden release of Cosby from prison and it’s potential impact on survivors of sexual assault. We also talk about the NCAA’s decision to let college athletes make money, and what life was like under the Pacific Northwest Heat Dome! Also, Laurie tells an am...

It’s been a banner week for the underrepresented, as an active NFL player comes out as gay and Victoria’s Secret acknowledges that not all women are a size 4. And yet at the same time, a division of the Seattle Police Department has filed a lawsuit alleging racial harassment coming from their peers! Join us as we discuss how we’ve come so far and yet we still have so far to go. Also, how did the f...

Concerts are coming back!! Join Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire as we reminisce about our fave concerts, who we are looking forward to seeing again, and catching cool (and sometimes sweaty) things from the stage. Plus, Juneteenth is (finally) officially a national holiday! And it’s Pride Month, so stand stand back as we shred some epic Queen air guitar solos. Or drum solos. Or not… See Privacy Po...

Broadway is coming back! For that matter, people’s faces are coming back! So, are you ready to get out and celebrate, or are you still in a wait-and-see mode? And what of those who truly cannot get vaccinated- how do you train yourself to understand them rather than judge them? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire as we talk about our love for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, smiles, hot tubs, s...

Even the worlds top athletes struggle with mental health. This week Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire discuss tennis star Naomi Osaka’s refusal to meet the media after every match because of the anxiety it causes her. Is she dodging a responsibility all the other players just suck up, or is the media so hungry for “a get” that those press conferences are affecting matches? Why is public speaking so...

Well we are 2/3 of the way back from vacation: Anna is off this week but Claire and Laurie are back with tales of their first airline travel since the pandemic started plus Laurie’s adventure with transporting a horse to California! That leads us to talking about the amazing healing properties of horses which seems to get the chickens at Claire house pretty excited. Plus, Laurie’s granddaughter ha...

Send in Nell Carter! We need her to sing the song: "Gimme a break, I sure deserve it, it's time I made it to the top..." You see - Laurie, Claire and Anna D are taking the week off from saving the world. There, there. Don't cry. We'll be back. And we'll be all relaxed, refreshed and recharged the next time you Listen and Learn! --- or notttt. Cheers, y'all! See you for a fresh new episode of Liste...

Does having a special “day” set aside for you make you feel wonderful? Or is it horrible when no one remembers? Join Coach Laurie, Anna and Claire as we wonder why no one ever forgets Christmas, but not every teacher gets appreciated on Teacher Appreciation Day, and even Mothers Day is not a slam dunk. Plus, would you look twice at Bill Gates on a dating app if you didn’t know who he was? We do a...

How do air traffic controllers stay so calm? We hear audio of a NASA mission controller calling a possible SpaceX collision a “conjunction” and calmly suggesting the astronauts get dressed for it. Speaking of SpaceX, why is upcoming SNL host Elon Musk getting the cold shoulder from the cast? Join Coach Laurie, Anna, and Claire as we discuss all that plus second-shot side effects, Apple bites Faceb...

Did you know that due to global warming, polar bears are now mating with grizzly bears? It’s called a Pizzly! No, we’re not making this up! This week Coach Laurie, Anna, and Claire go down a rabbit hole of crazy hybrids - but watch out for the humanzee! Also, how did you feel about the verdicts in the Derek Chauvin murder trial? We discuss the various reactions and ponder the future of policing in...

We could all learn a little something about perseverance from Coach Laurie‘s granddaughter! Join Coach Laurie, Anna and Claire as we talk about her great accomplishment, and the fact that Laurie has a whole bunch of tattoos we didn’t know about! Also, do you feel less safe, or more safe, than you did last year at this time? Plus, can the power of the mind actually heal damaged physical connections...

Anna is the first among us to get a COVID-19 vaccination, and she was a trendsetter, inspiring the Second Gentleman of the United States to get his in the beautiful town of Yakima! So how did it feel? And just how big was that needle? Also, Coach Laurie reveals the secret to getting a teenager to talk to you. And, we just found out one of our coworkers is having his first baby and we are so excite...

After hemming-and-hawing last year about whether they would even take the Covid vaccine, Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire are now whining because they can’t get it yet! And you know it’s important if Laurie wants it because she’s none too excited about needles! Plus, it’s Easter and Passover as we celebrate the freeing of a container ship from Egypt and resurrection of global commerce. Do you have...

If only we could activate the Justice League or assemble the Avengers whenever we needed them. It’s been another week where we need to be reminded that there are more good people than there are bad people, and more good times than bad times. This week Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire talk about why there seems to be a higher trend of outward violence in Colorado, as well as a higher rate of teenage...

Its Déjà Vu all over again as a likely hate crime against the Asian community has elevated the fear, and the “so what” attitude of a cop has elevated the anger. Join Anna D, Coach Laurie and Claire as we discuss what happened in Atlanta and why it’s resonating so hard within us. Then we dig deeper into Meghan and Harry by looking at the similarities and differences in Princess Diana’s groundbreaki...

Not even a True Life Princess is immune to the pain of bullying and racism. Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire as we unpack a complicated week in the life of Britain’s Royal Family. What is it like to watch history repeat in your own family and feel powerless to stop it? And how is it that we decide who to believe and who not to believe? Plus, is the media responsible for its own reckoning on th...

Cancel Culture has come for Dr Seuss, but Cancel Culture Veteran Jane Fonda is once again beloved. Does History lend itself to forgiveness, or is it something else? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire as we work together to get our heads around that. Plus, have you given something up for Lent, even if you’ve never done it before? And why has the World become so divided over religious beliefs when...

It feels like heroes and idols are rising and falling at the speed of light these days: “The Bachelor“, “The Mandalorian“, and the Seattle Mariners all lost someone important this week based on their own words and deeds. Join Coach Laurie, Anna, and Claire as we talk about the latest in “cancel culture” and where some older stars like Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster fit in with the current conversatio...

The weather is the biggest news this week as the Pacific Northwest and the South were gripped in snow-and-ice storms leaving millions without power and water. Coach Laurie, Anna, and Claire discuss how people in Texas still need help with basic needs; if you’d like to help you can go to this website: LegacyCollective.org/relief. Anna feels the need to apologize for something that came up during ou...

Do you still hate Tom Brady, but maybe a little less than you used to? Do you still love Justin Timberlake, but maybe a little less than you used to? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire as we run the gamut from the Super Bowl (the Game! the Commercials, The Weeknd!) to the new Britney Spears documentary and whether famous women at their lowest points are treated less fairly than men. Plus, the la...

Claire is moving and has to do some serious downsizing of the possessions she’s been hauling around for years; Coach Laurie and Anna D help her decide what to keep and what to toss; like, what if all those Pokémon cards weren’t just a fad and are actually worth something?!?! Plus, Country Star Morgan Wallen once again finds himself in a public firestorm, but this time he may not be able to apologi...