Unhooked: Women, Wellness & Finding Wild Joy!

In this episode, Laura sits down with performer, choreographer, teacher, and newly published author Julie O'Connell for a candid conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward. With a career spanning more than five decades, Julie has performed around the world, taught some of Hollywood's most recognizable stars, choreographed countless productions, and r...

Join me in this enlightening episode where Leslie Sann, a seasoned teacher and pearl cultivator of human joy, shares insights from over four decades of guiding people through life's grit toward gleaming pearls of joy. Discover how to turn adversity into blessings, the importance of acceptance, and practical tools for cultivating happiness, regardless of circumstances. She talks about midlife,...

In this honest and deeply personal episode, Laura explores what it really means to “show up anyway” when life doesn’t unfold as planned. Speaking from her own lived experience, Laura reflects on a nonlinear career filled with unexpected pivots, creative risks, and reinvention. From launching a spray tan business to building a podcast that turned into a keynote platform, Laura shares how every chap...

Hey girlfriend… welcome to Unhooked. If you’ve been asking yourself: What’s next? Why doesn’t this feel right anymore? What am I missing? You are exactly where you’re supposed to be. This first episode is your invitation to step into something different. Not a complete life overhaul… but a reset. A reframe. A recalibration. Because here’s the truth: You don’t need fixing. You need freedom. In this...

In this insightful conversation, Maria Dastur shares her journey and the impactful work she is doing to empower women during a time when pivoting can be stressful, confusing yet exciting! She emphasizes the importance of identifying non-negotiables and needs, and how many people often skip this crucial step. Maria also discusses the significance of networking, stating that 85% of jobs are landed t...

In this energizing New Year’s mashup episode, The BralessLush Podcast returns with your braless bestie and unhooked host, Laura Nozicka, laser-focused on helping women redefine reinvention in 2026 over 50. Broadcasting from her 1950s tiki bar studio in Chicago (really my family room...so cheesy, but fun), Laura spotlights powerful insights from her 2025 guest lineup, each woman navigating bold piv...

In this captivating episode, I sit down with the radiant and fearless Michelle L'amour — an international burlesque dancer, creative visionary, and living embodiment of reinvention. Her story is one of bold transformation: from burnout to sequins and spotlights, from self-doubt to total self-acceptance, and from hair loss to owning her power in every sense. Michelle opens up about her deeply perso...

Hiya, toots! Tonight we fluff your feathers and your confidence straight from the boudoir of the Lush Lounge. Your braless bestie and unhooked host, Laura invites Ms. Mélusine —aka “the Kink Fairy Godmother” to demystify the kink community: what it is (enthusiastic consent, safety, negotiation) and what it definitely isn’t (50 Shades cosplay or anything nonconsensual). From “munches” and masks to...

Hiya, Dollface! In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Colleen for a no-holds-barred conversation about the messy, magical, and marvelous chapters of life. From rebuilding after divorce to rediscovering yourself in motherhood and daring to launch new ventures, this one’s as real as it gets. 💔 Divorce & Reinvention Colleen and I open up about what it’s like to start over after div...

Hiya, dollface! You’re about to meet a woman who’s living proof that you can stare down life’s biggest curveballs and come out more fabulous than ever. My guest, Dr. Traci Hill, isn’t your average 50-something. She’s a former Chicago firefighter who’s faced heat most of us can’t even imagine and I’m not just talking about flames. When she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the world told her t...

Hiya, toots! It’s Laura, your Braless Bestie and Unhooked Host and in this episode we’re getting loud, proud, and completely unhooked. If you’ve ever felt like midlife left you muted or unsure of what’s next, this one’s for you. I’m joined by the incredible Tricia Brouk —award-winning director, speaker coach, and founder of The Big Talk Academy who has put thousands of thought leaders on stages ar...

Hiya, dollface! Welcome to the first-ever episode of The Braless Lush, the unapologetic, unfiltered podcast for bold women over 50 who are ready to live their best damn life. I’m Laura, your Braless Bestie and Unhooked Host, and in this first episode, I’m taking you inside my messy midlife journey that sparked this entire quest for reinvention. I turned 50 in lockdown with hot flashes and all of t...

Unhook the bra, pour the wine, and let’s talk about what’s next. The Braless Lush is the bold, unfiltered podcast for women over 50 who are ready to ditch the rules, embrace reinvention, and live life unapologetically . Hosted by Laura Nozicka, this podcast is your weekly dose of cheeky wisdom, candid conversations, and “screw-it” strategies for navigating midlife with confidence and a little bit...