In this powerful episode of Interrupted with Laurie, we sit down with Dr. Peggy Pugh—a counselor, minister, and inspirational woman whose life story is filled with resilience, healing, and transformation. From pre-birth trauma and childhood abuse to surviving two strokes—one in her 20s and another in her 40s—Dr. Peggy's journey is one of profound strength and self-discovery. Determined to prove her worth, she spent years chasing validation—until life interrupted her path and taught her the most ...
Jul 14, 2025•42 min
Have you ever experienced a major life interruption that led to something better—like relocating to your dream destination and inventing something brand new? In this inspiring episode of Interrupted, Laurie talks with Suzanne Fontaine, the visionary entrepreneur and inventor behind Playamigo. Born from Suzanne’s love of the outdoors and need for simple, portable comfort, Playamigo is an innovative ground chair-meets-beach bag designed for easy packing, relaxing, and connecting in nature. Whether...
Jul 07, 2025•21 min
Meet Coach Jackie! In this powerful episode, Laurie and Coach Jackie discover a surprising connection: they were both once married to gay men. Together, they open up about the emotional journey, healing, and self-discovery that follows such a deeply personal experience. Jackie also shares how 30 years in the restaurant industry shaped her path to becoming a life and leadership coach, helping others through career growth, financial empowerment, and personal transformation—often giving them the “g...
Jun 30, 2025•40 min
In this inspiring episode, Audrey Muller shares how she followed all the "rules" of success—and ended up in a job she hated. It wasn’t until she embraced her unique gifts and aligned her business with her intuition and purpose that everything changed. Now, Audrey is passionate about helping ambitious, soul-driven women entrepreneurs launch and grow purpose-led businesses that feel aligned, authentic, and profitable. We dive into strategic clarity, intuitive business alignment, and embodied visib...
Jun 23, 2025•22 min
This is where ambition meets authenticity. For the woman who’s done competing, self-sacrificing, or walking the path alone—and is ready to rise from her truth instead. You weren’t made to play by outdated rules. You’re here to rewrite them. Melissa Bauknight is the founder of Nova Global! We talk about women supporting women and what it means to be part of a community. Hearing from women who have been there and done that!!! Grab a cup of coffee and come hang out with us. Nova Global www.coachlau...
Jun 16, 2025•32 min
In this insightful episode of Interrupted with Laurie, meet Kim Anderson, a seasoned relationship coach and long-time married woman who has been “around the mountain” and discovered the secrets to lasting love. Kim shares her proven 8-step program designed to help you find your divine perfect mate by starting with the most important relationship—the one you have with yourself. Whether you’re single, dating, or ready to commit, Kim’s practical guidance and empowering wisdom will help you attract ...
Jun 09, 2025•33 min
Mastering Salary Negotiation with Career & Compensation Coach John Gates In this empowering episode, salary negotiation expert John Gates shares insider strategies to help you negotiate a higher salary and land the best possible compensation package during your next career move. With years of experience navigating the recruiter world, John teaches job seekers how to bridge the gap between what they know and what recruiters know—so you can enter every job interview and offer conversation with...
Jun 02, 2025•32 min
Hi there! I’m Joellyn Wlazlowski Martin—wife, mom, and Nana with a knack for creativity and a passion for problem-solving. I love cheering on women (especially those of us with a few more candles on the cake!) to embrace every chapter of life with energy and optimism. I work with Tranont’s plant-powered supplements and LifeWave’s breakthrough regenerative patches—to help you feel your best, naturally. I’m also proud to have co-authored two #1 International Best Sellers: “Ageless Voices,” where w...
May 25, 2025•26 min
Caroline Murray is the founder of So Done Mum, Mentoring So Done Mum’s to ditch depletion and overwhelm, so they feel liberated unfettered and free to live vibrantly and powerfully in their third act, without endless new age practices or hours in therapy. She has reinvented herself numerous times-from pensions administrator to child protection social worker, to restaurant manager, founder of a high end cleaning company, full time mother of four, gatherer of women’s circles, hostess of a vegan co...
May 19, 2025•24 min
Join Dr. Mark Brown with Monachopsis Management Strategies. Learn the meaning of monachopsis, and see why it is so important for business and corporations to work for the benefit of their employees. If employees, people, are happy they give more and work harder. We all want to be seen and heard and Dr. Mark shows us there is a way for the employer and employee to both reach a win/win. Dr. Mark Brown drmarkbrown@gmail.com www.coachlaurie.com lacoach@comcast.net...
May 12, 2025•23 min
Katie Joy Duke is a memoirist, mindset life coach, transformational speaker, and breast cancer advocate. A stage IV breast cancer survivor and bereaved mother, Katie’s award-winning memoir, Still Breathing: My Journey with Love, Loss, and Reinvention, is a heartbreaking yet hopeful love story that explores her journey through grief, healing, and self-reinvention after the death of her daughter, Poppy. Katie uses her lived experience to inspire others to embrace life’s transitions with courage an...
May 05, 2025•34 min
Functional Medicine Health Coach, and Best-Selling Author, Amanda Hinman specializes in helping successful women between the ages of 40-60 who are struggling with hormone, mood, and gut imbalance to heal naturally and gain 3 hours of energy daily so they feel fantastic! Amanda is the founder of The Thyroid & Hormone Solution Program which has helped hundreds of women beat Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, anxiety, hypertension, brain fog, weight gain, and more. Website: https:...
Apr 28, 2025•24 min
Meet Sophia, a passionate mental wellness advocate. As the founder and coach of Purple Mindset, Sophia is dedicated to supporting moms and families in prioritizing their mental health and well-being. Through her inspiring books, public talks, and radio show, Sophia shares practical tools and strategies to help manage stress, build resilience, and nurture the mind, body, and spirit. As a mom herself, Sophia understands the unique challenges moms face. That's why she's committed to making mental h...
Apr 21, 2025•18 min
Janine is a friend, wife, mom, grandma, singer, song writer and podcaster, just to name a few. She loves music and loves helping people find their voice and the freedom of sound. Her upcoming workshop is Everything Sing ~ Playground of Sound and you can join the resounding fun by going to her website Janineelf.com. Join us for a fun conversation about music, life and freedom, along with a rare citing of Chef Andy and his word of the day. Don't miss this one! Here is the link to "Free" the song w...
Apr 14, 2025•30 min
In this empowering episode of Interrupted with Laurie, meet Sonia Jenkins, a former NHS Nurse Practitioner with 45 years of healthcare experience who transformed her career as a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. After witnessing the limits of conventional medicine firsthand, Sonia now guides high-achieving women over 40 to reclaim their health, vitality, and purpose through a holistic, science-based approach. Sonia specializes in helping women embrace healthy aging, stress management, ...
Apr 07, 2025•26 min
Kirstin is a serial entrepreneur. She started her first business in college, building multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses brick-and-mortar as well as online virtual companies. She is active in business consulting, sales, health coaching, restaurants, and professional speaking, to name a few. She is also a holistic practitioner littered with certifications in neuroresilience, nutrition, and emotional wellness. She became a practitioner because she needed a solution to heal from two autoimmune con...
Mar 31, 2025•38 min
In this empowering episode of Interrupted with Laurie, we sit down with Stephanie, a resilient health coach, educator, and fierce advocate who has faced multiple chronic illnesses—and come out stronger. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of being your own health advocate, especially when navigating complex diagnoses for yourself or your loved ones. Stephanie shares her experience as a true “Mama Bear,” fighting for answers and better outcomes while learning how to support welln...
Mar 24, 2025•21 min
Andra Annette says she will not stop nursing until they drag her out and say enough already!!! She loves her job and she loves helping people find their true self through mind set and weight loss. She is an encourage and looks deep into how trauma changes us and then reminds us there is hope and healing. Pounds to Go www.coachlaurie.com lacoach@comcast.net for the 7 day podcast challenge...
Mar 17, 2025•29 min
Neo Walk: Since Neo Walk began in 2013, we have sent our gorgeous walking sticks to over 25 countries around the world, to thousands of people. They live in the sun, the snow, the sand and the mountains. So when you wonder if we can send one to you, the answer is probably YES! Lyndsay Mitcheson, the founder and I had a fun conversation, about being invisible, being seen and shining. You don't want to miss this episode, grab a cup of coffee, or if you are hoping in your car get ready to meet an a...
Mar 10, 2025•24 min
“From Individual Peace, Global Peace becomes possible.” Think about Thinking™ (TaT) provides special proven resources to Physically, Mentally and Emotionally to bring this into reality. Because of this, TaT Members are more aware and capable of obtaining and sustaining their own INNER PEACE, regardless of the large variety of external influences and situations that life challenges can bring. Laverne talks about her amazing resource and what got her to the point of creating it, you don't want to ...
Mar 05, 2025•33 min
Pinch Me, by Barb Boyle: Newly retired from my career as a Worldwide Creative Director in advertising, on a small tour of Europe, I came upon the ancient Italian hill town of Monforte d'Alba, now a thriving village in the lesser traveled region of Piemonte. There, I encountered castles perched atop the hills, stone farmhouses with neat little gardens set amongst endless rows of vineyards, and a community of handsome, sensible, and uncommonly generous people. Enchanted by the sweeping vistas reac...
Feb 03, 2025•29 min
In a unique blend of hard work and entrepreneurial spirit, a lady roofer is offering valuable insights on how to juggle the demands of a job (roofing), motherhood, Being a wife,and network marketing. With years of experience in the industry, she’s not only built one successful career but has also found time to start over in an network marketing business that she loves. She’s inspiring women to break barriers in male-dominated industries and pursue their passions without sacrificing family life. ...
Jan 20, 2025•36 min
Molly Klipp was living her best life when she was squeezed out of her business. She was “unemployable” and knew she had to reinvent herself. She had been the sole bread winner as her husband worked with her so she knew she had to re-create the same income. She asked herself some tough questions, sought out a mentor and rather than taking a leap, she enjoyed a “transition” into her new improved life with time and financial freedom. She loves what she does and wishes she would have transitioned 10...
Dec 30, 2024•32 min
Coach Georges Cordoba took his cancer treatment into his own hands with great success. He is here to talk about transformation of your health and mindset. https://www.georgescordoba.com www.coachlaurie.com lacoach@comcast.net
Dec 24, 2024•26 min
Tabatha Jones is all about empowering women. Empowering Ambitious Gen-X Women with 20+ Years of Corporate Leadership Expertise She is on a mission to help high-achieving women like you unlock the career success you deserve. She knows the struggle firsthand. Like many ambitious women, she battled imposter syndrome, worked long hours to prove her worth, and let perfectionism hold her back. and found herself asking, “Why aren’t I there yet?” Her Breakthrough Moment Everything changed when she reali...
Dec 16, 2024•28 min
If you are stuck in the "self help" addiction cycle, grab a cup of coffee and hang out with Candice and I as we talk about new paradigms. If you find yourself trapped in the self-help addiction loop endlessly taking courses without tangible results, New Paradigm Healing Academy is the antidote you've been searching for. Break free from the cycle and embark on a transformative journey that not only heals, but also empowers you to build the life you've always dreamed of. Are you ready to begin on ...
Dec 09, 2024•26 min
Get ready for a jaw dropping conversation with Holly Bertone. Holly Bertone is a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. She helps midlife women find the clues to prioritize their health, so their high-achievement lifestyle no longer clashes with unwanted weight gain, lack of energy, and restless nights. Holly spent 20 years in Project Management consulting and federal government service. After her own experience of breast cancer, healing herself...
Dec 02, 2024•26 min
Lisa Russell is a friend on FB if you tune in to her lives in the morning you can have coffee with her while she puts on her make up. This last few years have been a rollercoaster in her life. She reached a high rank in her network marketing company and the next day her husband passed away suddenly while on a trip. She talks about friendship, love and loss. Grab a cup of coffee and hang out with Lisa and I as we talk about what it means to survive and go on when you loose the love of your life. ...
Nov 25, 2024•32 min
Unafraid: Conquer Fear Cultivate Confidence & Resilience, is Suzette Parker's course for young adults. Her coaching practice is Coaching for Wholly Living. Suzette and I walk down memory lane a bit and get right to talking about the problem of anxiety and how we can actually change our brain and live a full and healthy life. Grab a cut of coffee and even maybe a notebook, as we delve into things that are keeping us from living our God given life and dreams. Suzette Parker Coaching for Wholly...
Nov 18, 2024•32 min
On her webpage she says, I am both sorry you are here and glad you found me. Christine Trimpe didn't have a mountain top experience but maybe a mid mountain or just past the foothills experience, and she is here to share here frustrations, joys and success with you. Christine is an Author, Speaker, and Weight loss practitioner and she has some amazing things to share with us on how we have been misinformed. So this weight gain isn't necessarily all your fault and that is GREAT news. Grab a cup o...
Nov 11, 2024•27 min
