Seasons of Self

As we move toward the Summer Solstice and the season of fullness, expression, and light, Laura shares a deeply personal reflection on what it truly means to have a regulated nervous system, and why healing isn't about becoming calm all the time. For years, many of us have been taught that regulation means serenity, stillness, and the absence of strong emotions. But what if regulation isn't...

In this episode of Seasons of Self , Laura explores the themes of the Sagittarius Full Moon and Blue Moon, reflecting on faith, discernment, community, and the courage to choose a direction even when the outcome remains uncertain. Drawing from her own experiences with relationships, business, meditation, and recent time spent at The Way of Love retreat, Laura shares how this moon is inviting us to...

In this deeply personal episode of Seasons of Self, Laura reflects on the grounding energy of the New Moon in Taurus and the invitation to slow down, reconnect to the body, and trust the timing of our becoming. Recorded on a cozy rainy day with the soothing presence of Neptune the cat purring nearby, this episode explores the contrast between urgency-driven living and the slower, more sustainable...

In this episode of Seasons of Self , Laura shares a real-time reflection recorded while packing to leave again—just days after returning home. Moving from the new moon in Aries into the full moon in Scorpio , this moment holds a powerful shift from initiation to illumination . What was seeded is now rising to the surface… asking to be felt, witnessed, and understood. Through grounded storytelling...

In this heartfelt solo episode of Seasons of Self , Laura returns home after a seven-week journey in Mexico and shares reflections on choosing presence over productivity, moving through a physical and energetic purge, and allowing silence to be part of the healing process. Recorded during the energy of the Aries New Moon and the beginning of the astrological new year, this episode explores the fie...

In this episode of Seasons of Self , Laura shares another reflective conversation recorded from Mexico, a trip that was meant to be a six-day retreat… that has turned into a 7 week journey. As we move through the Full Moon in Libra , this episode explores themes of balance, relationships, and the subtle, yet profound internal shifts that often go unseen. Because sometimes… everything is changing w...

In this episode of Seasons of Self , Laura records from Mexico—without her usual equipment, in the quiet early morning hours, surrounded by the sounds of life unfolding around her. What began as a last-minute retreat turned into something much deeper. After following her intuition and booking a spontaneous trip, Laura shares how she extended her stay multiple times, allowing herself to soften, exp...

As this episode airs under the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, Laura is offline in Mexico on a last-minute wellness retreat — one she booked just days before departure after a clear intuitive nudge. In this deeply personal episode, she shares what it means to follow intuition without romanticizing impulsivity, how nervous system regulation creates the capacity for aligned action, and why surrend...

We’re at a powerful threshold: the New Moon in Aquarius , a Solar Eclipse , and the turning of the Chinese New Year —welcoming in the Year of the Fire Horse . In this episode, Laura explores the wave of future-facing vision that can arrive under Aquarius + eclipse energy—and the importance of discernment so we don’t tip into overwhelm or frantic action. Because even as the light returns, we are st...

In this episode of Seasons of Self , Laura reflects on what happens when a vision doesn’t come into form on the timeline we expect — and why that doesn’t mean the dream is lost. Recorded under the Full Moon in Leo and at the seasonal threshold of Imbolc , this conversation explores grief, discernment, and the quiet re-inspiration that follows loss. Laura shares her personal journey of carrying a v...

In this episode of Seasons of Self , Laura reflects on the grounded, steady energy of Capricorn and the wisdom of winter in the northern hemisphere. This is a conversation for anyone who feels slower than expected this time of year, behind on New Year’s intentions, or tender around dreams that are shifting or falling away. Laura shares openly about her own process of grieving an old vision, notici...

The Full Moon in Cancer invites us into honesty, sensitivity, and the kind of self-honoring that doesn’t require us to “push through.” In this episode of Seasons of Self , Laura shares a behind-the-scenes reflection on returning home from an expansive, beautiful, and overstimulating Gregorian New Year immersive — and the nervous system recalibration that follows when you’ve been cracked open by co...

The Longest Night & the Turning Light New Moon in Sagittarius + Winter Solstice Reflections The energy of the New Moon in Sagittarius and its invitation toward meaning and truth The Winter Solstice as the longest night and the quiet turning of the light Why this season calls for rest, reflection, and slowing down — not more doing Navigating holiday gatherings while honouring your own needs and...

In today’s episode, we gather under the Full Moon in Gemini — a moon of duality, insight, and truth-telling — to explore what this moment in the year is inviting us to see. Laura shares a heartfelt update on her long, winding journey toward creating a retreat center on the Sunshine Coast — the miracles, the setbacks, the doubt-wobbles, and the moments of deep devotion that keep returning her to th...

Under the Scorpio New Moon, Laura opens the doors to her own becoming — sharing the intimate story of a long-held dream that’s finally asking to be born: a land-based sanctuary where people can come to rest, be held, and birth their next chapter into being. She speaks about corporate burnout, letting everything go back in 2016, and the nine-year journey that’s prepared her to steward this vision n...

Under the Full Moon in Taurus, we trade noise for knowing. This episode moves from inner calm to outer decisiveness: embodiment over endless thinking, values aligned with reality, and the single smallest step that actually waters your dream. I share a real-time update on the retreat center journey (aka the snow-globe whirlwind), how I’m discerning support vs. interference, and a grounding visualiz...

Change can be thrilling and… a lot. In this episode, we tune into the Libra New Moon —balance, reciprocity, and choosing from center—then drop into a gentle grounding visualization to help you stay still, steady, and present while life speeds up. I share how October’s “tailwind” has shown up for me (potential retreat space, new and exciting connections) and the simple practices I’m using to move a...

As autumn settles in and the Aries Full Moon rises, many of us find ourselves in the in-between — no longer who we were, not yet who we’re becoming. In this episode of Seasons of Self , Laura explores the sacredness of thresholds and the liminal spaces of life. ✨ Highlights include: How seasonal and lunar cycles mirror our inner transitions Why our culture struggles with the pause and the unknown...

In this tender and empowering episode of Seasons of Self , Laura opens up about the heartbreak she feels witnessing so many women believe that anxiety, exhaustion, and overwhelm mean something is wrong with them. Drawing on her own personal journey and years of experience as a therapist and coach, Laura challenges the impossible expectations placed on women to “do it all” and invites us to see anx...

This week on Seasons of Self , I’m celebrating my birthday and reflecting on the past year — a time of investing in myself, grounding into home, launching this podcast, and opening my voice more fully. I share the soulful and practical ways I’ve been rooting in, from buying a piano and joining my community in song, to mentorships and ceremonies that are helping me expand. We also explore the power...

In this episode of Seasons of Self, Laura explores the Virgo New Moon’s invitation to release perfection and embrace wholeness. Through a story from her garden, she reflects on the difference between plants growing in pots (safety, control, containment) and those thriving in the garden (messiness, community, wild resilience). Together, we explore: The journey from perfectionism to devotion and who...

In this deeply personal episode of Seasons of Self , Laura shares her journey through burnout, rest, and healing—and how she’s been slowly rebuilding a life and business rooted in alignment, energy, and joy. As we sit under the visionary energy of the Aquarius Full Moon and the vibrant fire of Leo season, this episode invites you to reflect on what you're ready to release, where you're rec...

In this soul-stirring New Moon in Leo episode of Seasons of Self , Laura shares her personal story of becoming a therapist after years as a coach—and how she’s now blending both worlds to offer something deeper than either label allows. This is a conversation about nervous system healing, reclaiming your voice, and trusting the power of your presence. Tune in for: The story behind Laura’s transiti...

Welcome back to Seasons of Self . In this reflective episode, Laura guides you through the illuminating energy of the Full Moon in Capricorn. 🌕 She shares personal stories of shedding old beliefs around belonging, community, and doing it all alone. Through honest reflections, she explores how this full moon is calling us to release what no longer serves us, embrace our cyclical nature, and ground...

In this soul-nourishing episode of Seasons of Self , Laura invites you into the tender energy of the new moon in Cancer—a time to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with what truly grounds you. Through intimate storytelling and honest reflection, she shares how vulnerability and change have shaped her path, and how grounding practices and intention-setting can hold us through the unknown. You’l...