Podcasts about courageous woman

Co-hosts Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the themes of loss, disappointment, and letting go in their most recent podcast focusing on inner work. They emphasize the importance of accepting and embracing change, rather than resisting it. Laurel Holland shares her personal experience of learning to let go by first accepting what is - Letting Be. They highlight the distinction between acceptance and resignation, and the necessity of processing emotions to move forward. The conversation also touches on the collective loss experienced during the pandemic and the importance of finding gratitude and wisdom in past losses. 1:45 The cohosts introduce the topic and the difficulty it's presented to handle in the culture 2:45 They discuss how to actually "let go" with grace and ease 4:00 Laurel B talks about how letting go could be used in a specific example to deal with acceptance 6:00 Talking about working through life losses that are not necessarily about death 8:00 Looking at the stories we tell ourselves that contribute to losses and learning to work with them 8:50 No longer resisting emotions to avoid loss and disappointment - taking time for grief as a decision 9:40 Processing emotions pro-actively as a part of the grief process 10:10 Gratitude as a healing step in moving beyond the loss 12:00 Identifying what's underlying the "dream" you want to experience to help you move on and be ready for what might be next to full the desire 13:20 Dealing with disappointment that underlies anger to address loss more directly 15:55 Other episodes that relate to the topic are in the show notes 16:30 Aging as opportunity to process loss well and pro-actively 17:00 Self-definition, change and growth and how they relates to loss and change 18:50 Practicing saying goodbye well as a way to skill-build in processing loss and grief 20:46 Tips for moving through loss and disappointment and its circular nature 22:10 Trauma as a complex topic related to loss and disappointment and needs special attention 22:45 Exercises to help you actively work on your loss and disappointments to move on 25:00 The myth of a timeline for grief Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. Links/Books mentioned - On Death and Dying by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Live Your Inner Power, The Journal by Laurel Holland, the Beautiful Work Beautiful Life podcast episode on anger was published in 12/23 and entitled Transform Your Anger into Loving Self-Kindness, the Beautiful Work Beautiful Life podcast on grief was published in 11/22 and entitled How to Welcome Grief The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

In this episode, Laurel Boivin is joined by photographer and homesteader Rachael Kloss Pawlik for an honest and inspiring conversation about navigating loss, surrendering control, and creating a life rooted in gratitude, love, and intention. Rachael opens up about her fertility journey, the heartbreak of multiple miscarriages, and the inner work that helped her heal—from Reiki and retreats to seasonal living and simple daily gratitude. Her story is a beautiful reminder that even through grief, we can build a life that feels aligned, grounded, and deeply meaningful. If you're walking through a difficult season or simply looking for encouragement to trust your path, this episode will speak to your soul. 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 03:15 Defining a Beautiful Life 04:32 Living a Seasonal Life 07:11 Dreams, Detours & Becoming a Mother 08:15 Spiritual Growth Through Loss 13:36 Healing & Gratitude 16:11 Inner Work Practices & Tools 19:20 The Impact of Inner Work on Parenting & Business 23:42 Advice for Navigating Hard Things 25:38 The Healing Nature of Self-Reflection 26:37 Final Reflections Links/Books mentioned The LoveLight Center in Wells, Maine: https://www.lovelightilluminations.com Discovering Your Light Within with Cheryl Banfield: https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com/podcasts/beautiful-work-beautiful-life/episodes/2148507722 The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel at www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel at www.fluxflowcoaching.com. Rachael Kloss Pawlik is a photographer, dream builder, homesteader, and entrepreneur living a grounded and creative life in Wells, Maine. As the founder of Dragonfly Photography, Rachael has spent over 18 years capturing life's most meaningful moments—weddings, families, and the in-between—with presence, artistry, and reverence. Her clients invite her into their lives, and she honors that trust by capturing moments and creating memories that last for generations. When she's not behind the lens, Rachael is co-creating a life she loves alongside her husband and daughter—growing flowers, tending chickens, harvesting microgreens, and nurturing their second business, Our American Farmhouse. Whether she's planting seeds in the soil or her soul, Rachael's life reflects beauty, intention, gratitude, and transformation. You can learn more about Rachael and her photography at https://www.dragonflyshots.com/ and her farm products at https://www.ouramericanfarmhouse.com/.

In this episode, Laurel Boivin explores the transformational power of loss. Losses that shake our identity — the end of a job, a relationship, a dream — also bring opportunities to rediscover ourselves more authentically. Through her own story of career loss and reinvention, Laurel shares how listening deeply, even when fear is louder than hope, can lead to a life of greater meaning, purpose, and connection. If you're navigating a season of uncertainty, feeling the ache of loss, or standing on the edge of change, this episode offers gentle guidance, inspiration, and practical tools to help you move forward — one courageous step at a time. In this episode, you'll discover: * How to view loss as an opening, not just an ending * Practical tools to support you through grief and change * The value of small steps, self-trust, and intuitive listening * How loss invites us to live, love, and connect more deeply 00:00 Welcome 01:36 A few words about loss 02:40 Introduction of cohosts, Laurel and Laurel 04:00 Laurel shares a life-changing loss 08:51 An invitation to come home to yourself 09:30 Letting loss linger 10:33 The quiet whisper of invitation 13:30 Encouragement for listeners facing loss 10:33 Tools for navigating loss 14:11 A sacred threshold 14:57 A challenge for listeners 15:39 Closing inspiration Journaling prompts suggested to further your exploration: * Have you ever experienced a loss that actually opened doors for you? * What loss are you carrying right now? * Is the life you've been living no longer fitting you? * What is this loss inviting me to notice? * What is this loss asking me to release? * What new possibility might be waiting just beyond this point of grief and loss? * What is this season of loss asking me to do? * What am I being asked to let go of? * What is this loss making space for? The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and to Laurel Holland is laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com. The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info: Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel at www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, Laurel Boivin invites you to embrace a transformative truth: your legacy isn't just something you leave behind—it's something you live every single day. Inspired by Mary Oliver's iconic question, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”, Laurel explores how leadership and legacy are shaped by the choices we make, the values we embody, and the energy we bring to each moment. Leadership, she reminds us, isn't reserved for titles or formal roles. It's about living with intention, impact, and authenticity—in our relationships, our work, and even in the quiet moments when no one is watching. Through thoughtful reflection and powerful journaling prompts, you'll be encouraged to: * Reclaim your role as the leader of your life * Align your actions with your values * Embody the legacy you want to live Laurel challenges you to commit to one intentional action this week that reflects the leader you are and the legacy you're creating—because your life is your legacy in creation. Tune in to be inspired to live with more clarity, courage, and purpose. 1:00 Introduction to Leadership and Legacy 3:00 Introduction of Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland 3:42 Defining Legacy 4:29 Questions to Consider 6:33 Reclaiming Yourself & Your Leadership 7:33 Everyday Acts of Leadership 8:23 Final Thoughts & Additional Questions to Consider 9:18 A Challenge for Listeners Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 1. How are you living your legacy? 2. How do you want to be remembered by your life? 3. What does legacy mean to you? 4. What legacy do you want to live and leave—not the version others expect of you? 5. What do I want to be known for—not just by others, but by myself? 6. Am I living in alignment with my legacy? 7. Are my actions reflecting my values? 8. Are my words aligned with my truth? 9. Are my relationships nourishing the person I am becoming? 10. What do I want my legacy to be? 11. Where in my life am I already living that legacy? 12. Where am I living intentionally? 13. Where am I being invited to align more deeply? 14. How am I currently showing up as a leader in my life—personally, professionally, in my community? 15. What kind of leader do I want to be known as—now, in the future, and beyond my lifetime? 16. What qualities and values do I want my leadership to embody every day? 17. What is one small action I can take this week that reflects the leader I am and the legacy I want to live? Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. For more information visit www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. For more information visit www.fluxflowcoaching.com. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Laurel Holland and her co-host Laurel Boivin discuss the evolution of their podcast, which has shifted from weekly conversations to seasonal themes. They emphasize the importance of inner work for personal growth and leadership, particularly for women. Laurel shares her journey of self-improvement as a mother, highlighting the impact of inner work on her parenting. They stress the significance of leading one's life from the inside out, advocating for self-care, self-talk, and authenticity. The conversation also touches on the concept of women as creatrixes, the power of intuition, and the need for safe spaces to foster authentic leadership and personal growth. Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Podcast host, Laurel Holland interviews Bri McCorkell, an intuitive healer and Reiki Master, about her journey and work. Bri shares her life as a 42-year-old mother and wife in New Hampshire, emphasizing the beauty and simplicity she finds in her farmhouse and family. She discusses her inner work, including overcoming addiction and pre-verbal trauma, and the importance of surrendering to a higher purpose. Bri highlights her deep shadow work with women, focusing on pre-verbal trauma and the soul's original gifts. She also touches on the natural aging process and the importance of inner beauty and spiritual growth. Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, co-host Laurel Boivin guides listeners through a powerful exploration of what it truly means to lead from the inside out. While leadership is often measured by titles, achievements, and outcomes, Laurel invites a different conversation—one that centers on presence, authenticity, and alignment. Drawing from her own personal journey and experiences with clients, she shares how embodied leadership isn't about performing a role, but about becoming fully aligned with who we are at our core. She also shares three foundational elements of inside-out leadership and how these practices can create lasting, meaningful change in both life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning to step into your own leadership power, this episode offers inspiration, reflection, and practical prompts to support your inner work journey. It's an invitation to come home to yourself and lead a life that feels true, impactful, and beautifully aligned. 00:00 Welcome & Introductions 02:48 What Is Leadership, Really? 04:33 The Shift: From Performing to Embodying Leadership 05:03 What Is Embodied Leadership? 07:18 Increasing Impact & Significance 07:59 Three Foundations of Inside-Out Leadership 10:40 A Turning Point in Laurel's Leadership Journey 12:09 Leadership Transformation and Inner Work 13:18 Journal Prompts for Reflection 14:13 Closing Thoughts & Invitation to Listeners Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. Journal Prompts from this Episode: Where in your life or in your work are you being called to come back to yourself? What does alignment look like for you right now? What is one small action you could take this week to lead from within? Additional Reflective Questions from the Episode What does leadership mean to you? Have you ever found yourself doing all the “right” things as a leader, but still feeling like something is off? What patterns, behaviors, or tendencies are showing up in how you lead? Are your actions reflecting your values? Does the way you're showing up match who you truly want to be? What intentional action can you take that reflects who you are at your core? Where might you choose rest instead of hustle? The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel at www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin, life and leadership coach and founder at Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

Crystalina Evert has Kristen Theriault on to discuss her new book, "The Mother Cabrini Companion: A Spiritual Journey with a Courageous Woman of God". This book is a companion to the "Cabrini" movie. Plus marriage advice from Lisa Cotter and Cameron Fradd.

In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, host Laurel Boivin dives deep into the process of transforming inner work from insight to action. She explores how personal growth isn't just about understanding ourselves, but about actively integrating and embodying inner work. She also highlights three key approaches to integration, introduces three essential elements of embodiment, and offers journaling questions to consider. No matter where you are on your personal development journey, this episode offers actionable insights into creating meaningful life changes by bringing inner work to life. 01:00 Introduction of podcast and hosts 02:19 Introduction of episode topic 03:10 Integrating inner work 04:09 How inner work changes ss 05:21 Navigating old patterns and behaviors 06:59 Embodying Inner Work 07:37 Three ways to integrate inner work 09:33 Ways to integrate and embody inner work 10:31 Embodiment versus integration 10:48 Three key elements of embodiment 12:58 Reflection questions to consider 13:20 Invitation to deepen inner work with support 14:17 Encouragement to continue inner work Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. Reflection Questions: Where are you holding back from integrating inner work? What small step can you take to embody your inner work? All questions posed in the episode: How can we take all that powerful inner work that we do, the awareness, the self discovery, the breakthroughs, the healing, and how can we bring it all into our day to day lives? What is one teeny, tiny decision, one very small step you can make today that aligns with your growth or your new way of being? How can you align your environment, your surroundings, your situations with your inner work? Does your environment, your space, and the people in your life support your new way of being? Do they support you fully in who you are becoming? Are you acting on autopilot? Are you letting an old habit rule the day? When you notice the old habit, the autopilot, can you consciously, deliberately, intentionally choose to do something differently, to do the thing differently, to show up and be different? Can you show up as your true self, even when it's uncomfortable? Can you act in a new way, even when it's uncomfortable, even when you're afraid of someone's judgment or what someone might think of you? Where in your life are you still holding back from fully integrating your inner work? What is one small step you can take today to embody your inner work more fully? The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel and the work she does at www.liveyourinnerpower.com/. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

Crystalina Evert has Kristen Theriault on to discuss her new book, "The Mother Cabrini Companion: A Spiritual Journey with a Courageous Woman of God". This book is a companion to the "Cabrini" movie. Plus marriage advice from Lisa Cotter and Cameron Fradd.

Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the importance of meditation as a path to inner work. They debunk common myths about meditation, such as the need for a quiet mind or a still body, emphasizing that meditation is about self-observation and mindfulness. They highlight various meditation practices, including moving meditations and guided meditations, and stress that meditation can be practiced anywhere, anytime. They also discuss the benefits of meditation for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and reducing loneliness. Both hosts share personal experiences and recommend books and practices to help listeners integrate meditation into their lives. 3:30 The myth of a quiet mind in meditation 6:30 The myth of having to be still to meditate 8:20 The myth of having to be in a quiet place to meditate 10:30 The myth of having to practice daily to be a meditator 12:55 Simple practices that bring meditation alive in your life 14:30 What mindfulness is and how to bring it into your life to help your life today 16:30 Guided meditations as a way to explore meditation successfully 21:20 Book/author recommendations to help you explore meditation 25:40 The loneliness epidemic and how mediation can help heal this - how loneliness helps you know yourself and understand yourself 33:30 Laurel's personal testament to having an inner sanctuary and what it's like to have that and her commitment to daily practice in and out of routine Links/Books mentioned - Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Suzuki, many books by Jon Kabt-Zinn including Full Catastrophe Living The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

In this meditation you'll explore the idea that difficult times can be seen as thresholds into a new life. Likewise, an inner calling to something more, even when that something is not clear, may be an invitation, an inner urge to discover more of your potential. What feels potent, but without form, may be experienced as “a call from the soul” into a life that you came here to live. This meditation begins with a poem to set the stage, then you'll be guided through a relaxation that centers you in your chakras, and finally an invitation to explore the idea of taking a step toward something new as opening the door to a world of possibilities. Music by Chris Collins accompanies this guided meditation. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Are you ready to stop searching for happiness in the outside world and start discovering the limitless peace, joy, and fulfillment that already exist within you? In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, co-host Laurel Boivin sits down with George Peterson, a spiritual teacher, meditation expert, podcast host and author, to explore the life-changing power of inner work. From overcoming addiction to becoming a globally recognized meditation and breathwork healer, George shares his personal journey of self-discovery and resilience. Together, they dive deep into the difference between external, fleeting happiness and true, lasting fulfillment. George reveals the hidden blocks that keep us stuck, the truth about manifesting abundance (it's not just about positive thinking!), and why our intuition is always leading us toward our highest path—if only we listen. You'll learn how meditation, breathwork, and small daily shifts can clear emotional weight, strengthen intuition, and bring you closer to the life you desire. Plus, George introduces his powerful MEDI Method, a practical, effortless approach to meditation that will change the way you experience your mind, your energy, and your purpose. This episode is an invitation to step out of survival mode and into a life of clarity, peace, and deep inner joy. If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or disconnected, this conversation will inspire you to trust yourself, embrace transformation, and start creating the life that was meant for you. Enjoy! 00:01 Laurel introduces George Peterson and shares their small-town connection 02:30 George reflects on the shift from external happiness to deep, internal fulfillment 06:15 Object-Referral vs. Self-Referral Happiness: why looking outside ourselves for happiness keeps us stuck, and how inner work helps 12:20 The power of Inner Work including meditation, breathwork, gratitude, and movement as key practices to clearing emotional blocks 20:10 The truth about manifesting and the key to attracting abundance 28:45 George shares his "Rashi" experience 35:00 The importance of listening to your intuition and why fear and excitement often coexist. 42:50 The three phases of energies: creation, maintenance and destruction 50:20 George's Meditation Framework (MEDI Method), a practical guide to effortless meditation and overcoming obstacles 57:30 George's final words of wisdom Links/Books mentioned: * THRIVE: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things That are Holding You Back, by George Peterson * Conversations with God, by Neale Donald Walsch The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. George Peterson is a Vedic Meditation teacher, Breathwork Healer, and transformational coach with over a decade of experience in addiction recovery. As host of The George Peterson Podcast and author of THRIVE: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things That Are Holding You Back, he blends mindfulness and modern strategies to inspire personal growth. George leads retreats, workshops, and coaching programs that help individuals overcome obstacles, reduce stress, and cultivate resilience. Through his teachings, he empowers others to find inner peace, break free from limitations, and truly thrive. You can learn more about George and the work he does at www.georgespeterson.com or contact him at George@georgespeterson.com.

What if the peace, confidence, and fulfillment you've been searching for aren't outside of you—but within you, waiting to be uncovered? In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, we explore the transformative power of inner work—the intentional process of deep self-discovery, emotional healing, and personal growth. Co-host Laurel Boivin breaks down what inner work really means, why it's essential for a meaningful and aligned life, and how you can integrate it into your daily routine, even amidst life's many demands. By the end of this conversation, you'll have powerful tools to cultivate self-awareness, break free from limiting patterns, and create a life that reflects your deepest truth. Whether you're just beginning your inner work journey or looking for fresh inspiration, this episode will help you take your next step with clarity and confidence. 00:00 A Warm Welcome & The Journey of This Podcast 02:58 What is Inner Work? 03:59 The Five Core Aspects of Inner Work 06:53 The Importance of Inner Work 08:12 How Inner Work Transforms Every Area of Your Life 10:51 Inner Work Practices You Can Start Today 13:14 Boundaries as Inner Work 14:06 The Key to Lasting Transformation: Consistency 15:12 A Personal Story & Final Reflection Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. What inner practices do you currently have in your life? How do you prioritize inner work with all the demands on your time, energy, and attention? What small inner work practice can you commit to this week? The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, Laurel Boivin explores the essential elements of manifestation—boundaries, intentional action, and your inner state and beliefs. She highlights how boundaries safeguard energy and create space for your dreams, while your inner state determines what you attract. Laurel delves into the power of beliefs and self-worth in shaping reality and emphasizes the importance of taking intentional action to show the universe you're ready. This episode also includes more than a dozen journal prompts o help you reflect and take aligned steps toward your dreams. 00:17 Welcome 01:11 Invitation to join the Beautiful Work Beautiful Life community 01:45 Laurel shares what she's learned during the past several weeks 02:15 An overview of the four foundational elements of manifestation 02:57 Introduction of the hosts, Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin 03:00 What manifestation is and isn't 04:06 Boundaries as a way to stay aligned and focused on your dreams and desires 05:20 The power of saying "no" with love 05:39 The importance of your inner state and energy 07:14 Your beliefs and sense of worthiness 09:08 Changing and strengthening your beliefs 09:26 The importance of intentional action 10:19 Reflecting on the four foundational areas and taking aligned action 11:16 Trusting the manifestation process 11:38 An invitation to share with Laurel and Laurel The following journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration of manifestation, boundaries, beliefs, and aligned action: Where am I giving away my time, my energy and my emotions in ways that don't serve me and my dreams? What boundary, if I set it, would allow me to stay in my highest state of alignment? Who am I as I am walking towards my dreams, as I'm taking action so that I can have what I desire in this lifetime? What emotions do I experience most often, and how do they impact what I attract? When I'm feeling low energy or out of alignment, what helps me reset? What small daily practice can I introduce to keep myself in a high vibe state? What are my core beliefs about success, abundance, and love? Do I truly believe I'm worthy of success, abundance, and love? What is one belief I may have that might be blocking my manifestations? Where did this belief come from? What is a new belief I can start practicing today? What evidence do I have in my life that I am worthy, that I am already worthy? Which of the four foundational areas need the most attention in my life right now? What is one small shift I can make today to realign myself with my dreams? What is one aligned action I can take today, no matter how small, that moves me closer to my dreams? The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Life coaches Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the complexities of manifestation, emphasizing that it is a layered, nuanced process rather than a simple affirmation. They highlight the importance of clarity, self-observation, and alignment in achieving one's goals. They stress that manifestation involves not just visualizing but also taking concrete actions and maintaining a positive mindset. Examples include Laurel Holland's desire for a TED talk and Laurel Boivin's career transition. They also discuss the role of boundaries, gratitude, and overcoming limiting beliefs to truly believe in infinite possibilities. The conversation underscores the need for ongoing self-reflection and support from a community. 3:20 The illusion that manifestation is easy and simple and an explanation/definition of manifestation 6:00 Examples of individuals that had the clarity and alignment to bring forth what they desired 7:00 "Clarity is the soil from which manifestation can grow." Laurel Boivin. A discussion about clarity and manifestation - sending out mixed messages blocks manifestation. 9:00 Calling oneself out to whether behavior aligns with what one wants - paying attention to what we actually do each day. 11:00 Believing in the field of infinite possibility, using your life as a research project for manifestation followed by personal examples from the host 17:00 Looking at what you want a symbolic representation of how you want to feel, what you want to experience as a lifestyle or the way you imagine yourself, referring to Cassandra's interview as an example too, identifying the essence of what you want 22:10 Looking at your conditioning to discover how it may be placing limitations on manifesting 23:30 Getting clear in what you want without getting caught up in the specifics, using the idea for a significant relationship and making money as examples 29:00 Demonstrating your desire through action so that the universe might align in support 31:00 Aligning action as a method of discovering your inner misalignment 35:00 Boundaries and focus - the essential work of alignment, the hosts use gratitude as an example 40:00 Examining all consumption (especially opinions and information) as a way to see your interference in manifestation The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Laurel Holland interviews Cassandra Neece of The Dharma Collective about manifesting dreams and the inner work involved. Cassandra shares her journey of achieving her dreams, including living in Mexico this winter, working remotely, and supporting clients with branding and websites. She emphasizes the importance of gratitude, self-awareness, and overcoming limiting beliefs. Cassandra discusses the impact of natural disasters on her community and the resilience it fostered. She highlights the significance of aligning one's purpose (dharma) with their digital presence and the role of community support in achieving dreams. Laurel and Cassandra stress that manifesting dreams requires inner work, gratitude, and a strong foundation. 4:30 Cassandra shares the current week as a window into her beautiful life and how she lives 7:30 The beginning of her manifestation process and clarity that led her to the current dream 9:00 Making conscious decisions to create the foundation for manifestation 14:10 Cassandra shares some of her inner work that brought forth her dream(s) including having a vision and trusting in infinite possibility, how she communicates with herself, elevating her self-talk, growing incrementally in her presence and gratitude consistently 17:20 Delving into believing in the infinite field of possibility, moving through limiting beliefs like a scarcity mindset 20:30 The importance of speaking what you want aloud and the power of partnership or support in your truth 23:20 Other visioning/manifestation techniques 25:25 Letting go of conditioning in order to embody your authentic dream and trusting your big yes, trusting your path instead following a template 30:00 How finding your path and joy is healthy for the world 31:00 Cassandra shares her work, and understanding of purpose and dharma, helping others bring their gifts to the world 33:00 Finding your purpose and living your dharma discussion, personal stories 37:30 Your communication and its connection to your manifestation experience 40:15 How Cassandra overcomes the habit of comparison and the truth of comparison is the thief of joy 43:30 Cassandra's practice of changing a habit using slowly moving from self-judgment to self-praise as an example 45:45 Scarcity mindset as a limiting foundation and how to take yourself out of this mindset 47:00 Embodiment practices that bring you into, and grow, presence and gratitude 52:20 Looking for the gift in crises, Cassandra's personal story of living through natural disaster The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Manifestation is not just about thinking positively and hoping for the best—it's about aligning your mindset, emotions, and actions to create tangible results. That's where science and magic meet. Laurel Boivin reveals the science and magic behind manifestation, including neuroscience, psychology, and quantum physics, intuition, energy, visualization, and belief. She also offers five simple steps to help listeners harness the power of science and magic for manifestation to create a beautiful life. 00:01 Welcome and introductions 01:04 What manifestation is and what it is not 02:12 The science of manifestation 06:04 The magic of manifestation 09:16 Five steps to combining science and magic 12:18 Using science and magic to create more ease and joy 13:44 Connect further 14:25 Next up: An Honest Conversation About Manifestation with Cassandra Neece The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, host Laurel Boivin wraps up a theme that has been carried through several recent episodes, courage, by exploring the interplay between uncertainty, variety, and clarity. Laurel discusses how embracing uncertainty can lead to personal growth, creativity, and self-awareness, ultimately fostering clarity in life. She shares insights on how fear often disguises itself and provides practical tips and journaling prompts to help listeners address fear, step out of their comfort zones, and take small, bold actions toward their dreams. By reframing uncertainty as an opportunity, listeners can discover new perspectives, opportunities, and a deeper understanding of themselves. 00:01 Laurel introduces the episode's theme and its connection to courage. 01:16 The Uncomfortable Nature of Uncertainty 03:25 Variety as the Key to Clarity 05:34 Fear in Disguise 06:57 Practical Tips for Adding Variety to Your Life 09:03 Three Tips to Explore Your Fear and Gain Clarity 09:17 Journaling Prompts 11:52 Befriending Fear 12:47 Closing Reflections Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. Where in your life does fear show up for you? And how does it show up? What is one fear that is holding you back? What is one small step you can take to lessen that fear and remove it as an obstacle? Three tips to work through fear: Write It Out: Take a journal or a piece of paper and write down your dreams and goals without filtering or judging. Speak It Aloud: Share your dreams with someone you trust. Take a Small Step: Choose one small, actionable step toward your dream. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Life coaches Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the fear that often holds people back from making bold changes in their lives. They explore how fear manifests in different situations. They emphasize the importance of recognizing internal desires and the need to address self-limiting beliefs. The conversation highlights practical tips for overcoming fear, including writing about what you want, speaking about it, and engaging in activities that promote relaxation and creativity. They also stress the necessity of small, manageable steps towards change and the role of self-care in navigating overwhelm and burnout. 2:00 Asking the question - does fear hold you back from change? The hosts answer for themselves 5:30 Exploring the background reasons that we don't move into the change we desire 6:10 How your self-identity often leads you into the life you want. The idea that you know what you want but don't know how to get there 7:30 Exploring the idea that each of us has the power to change, to go for what we want, and don't utilize it 9:00 Beginning with the manageable, small change as the way to move forward 9:10 Letting go of what other people think as necessary to making the changes you want 10:05 Exploring the bold move Mikaela made and how she did it 11:10 You are the great creator of your life 13:30 Examining your conditioning to see how you are holding your own self back - steps to deconstruct it so that you can overcome being stuck. Journaling prompts included here. 20:45 The reality of your vibration as part of your attraction/manifestation process 21:20 The bold move of finding a trusted partner to explore how to make your change as a beginning 23:00 Dealing with burnout and the change you want 26:00 Vision boarding and soul collaging as a way to open inwardly to what you most want 31:00 Dealing with the loss involved in change even when the change is positive and desired 34:40 A final challenge to finding and moving toward the change you want Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Mikaela Perry, a New York City based visual artist with a background in farming and public policy, joins Laurel for a conversation about her personal journey from farming in Northern Vermont, to food and farm policy and advocacy, to following her heart and pursuing her art business full time. In this episode, Laurel and Mikaela explore themes of purpose, identity, alignment, and the courage necessary to forge one's own path, offering insights and inspiration for living a beautiful life. 0:09 Laurel introduces her guest, Mikaela Perry 2:48 Mikaela shares her early experiences on the family farm 3:38 Experiencing a deep inner knowing that she'd be an artist 4:59 How public policy and advocacy influenced Mikaela's artistic practice 11:08 The importance of self-reflection, inner work, and embodied practices 13:51 Relationships, curiosity, and coaching 15:29 Inner work and small acts of courage 16:58 Alignment 18:24 Journaling and other helpful resources 21:08 Experiencing flow 22:36 Identity and purpose 24:28 Mikaela shares a turning point in her life that spurred her inner work 27:58 Emotions are clues 37:56 Leaving the policy world and navigating an identity shift 44:02 Encouragement to make bold choices, embrace uncertainty, and nurture creativity The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel, her books and work, at www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com. Mikaela Perry is an oil painter and former fifth-generation farmer from Vermont based in New York, NY. Inspired by her own experiences as a farmer, her paintings explore connections between the divine feminine, spirituality, land, and animals. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the US, and in 2023 her first solo show "Memories in Bloom" debuted at Solas Studio in New York City. Mikaela was selected by Chashama to attend the ChaNorth Artist Residency in 2024, and in 2023 she was honored as a recipient of the New York City 40 Under 40: Rising Stars in Food Policy Award for her artistic representation of farmers and the local food system. Her work has been featured in the AQ Quarterly Journal Vol. 1, curated by Ekatarina Popova, and written about by the City of New York's FoodPolicy Center. You can learn more about Mikaela and her work at https://www.mikaelaperry.art/ and follow her at https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaperryart/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaela-perry/.

In this episode, Courage to Dream a New Dream, Laurel Boivin talks about dreaming big and how to reconnect with the natural dreamer that exists in all of us. She discusses the challenges of dreaming we face as adults, including societal expectations, fear of judgment, and financial concerns. Laurel shares a story about knowing you're meant for more and struggled with humility and fear of being perceived as egotistical. She explores obstacles to dreaming, such as relationships, societal norms, and mindset, and offers strategies to overcome these, including journaling exercises and reading recommended books. The episode concludes with a call to action to dream big, take bold action in pursuit of your dreams. 1:12 Laurel shares what courage to dream is all about. 1:46 Laurel introduces herself and her cohost, Laurel Holland. 3:43 When you know you are meant for more or there's more to life. 6:33 Resolving the tension between adult responsibilities and dreaming big. 7:47 The obstacles to dreaming that adults face. 13:46 Protecting ourselves from disappointment. 14:49 What it takes to overcome the obstacles. 15:32 Book recommendations. 16:38 Laurel talks about next week's episode and her guest, Mikaela Perry. 19:29 Laurel offers an exercise to help you connect with your inner dreamer. 21:28 Journaling prompts to help you dream big. 25:22 Laurel encourages listeners to begin dreaming again. 27:16 Encouragement to help others connect with their dreamer-self. The following journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. If you had a magic wand, what would your life look like? What would you create or change in your life if you could have, do, or be anything and everything you wanted? Wouldn't it be great if… Create a list of things you want in life, opening to the possibility of the things you want becoming a reality. Book Recommendations: Playing Big by Tara Mohr Rising Strong by Brené Brown Taking the Leap by Pema Chödrön The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Life Coaches, Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin, reflect on their season of discussing inner work, noting its organic and intuitive approach. This approach is an example of the path of inner work. They highlight key themes along the path: telling your own story, mending what's hurt, truth-telling, heart-centered living, and embracing imperfection. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging and addressing internal conflicts, letting go of control, and living authentically. The conversation underscores the value of self-acceptance, courage, and bold moves in personal growth. They encourage listeners to trust the process, embrace uncertainty, and focus on inner work for true transformation. 1:30 Why the hosts are recapping the season so far and how it can shape your inner work 3:00 The importance of telling your own story and how the work can begin here 8:00 How inner work can resolve outside circumstances 9:30 The life-changing question of where are you not willing to acknowledge or live into your truth 11:30 How you can navigate speaking the truth aloud rather than focusing on a premature solution 13:20 How to lean into the chaos of life so you can overcome habits of trying to control 14:30 Knowing your okay even when life is messy, leading by example 19:00 A question to keep you focused on heartfelt living 20:00 Learning how to recover from perfectionism by taking messy action purposefully 25:00 The future topic of taking bold moves Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. Links/Books mentioned - Live Your Inner Power, the Journal by Laurel Holland The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

This podcast conversation explores the theme of embracing imperfection and the importance of being willing to not get it right. Life Coaches, Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland, discuss how this shift in mindset can lead to a more fulfilling life, freeing oneself from self-imposed burdens and societal expectations. They share personal anecdotes, as well as emphasizing the role of self-identity in perfectionism, and the need to question and challenge personal rules and assumptions. The discussion highlights the importance of mastery through repeated attempts and the benefits of adopting a "perfect mess" approach to life. 3:00 Laurel and Laurel explore the idea of self-identity as a limiting factor in being willing to overcome perfectionism or the need to control things 5:30 Exploring how a willingness to not be right frees one to be able to move forward in life more freely and experiment with new ways of doing things 7:00 Being different in a role without preconceived notions about how to do it "right" in order to more fully express oneself 8:30 Using this concept to support non-judgmental thinking 9:10 Laurel Holland shares examples of "not getting it right in her life" 10:30 A discussion of being groomed to be "right" in different environments 12:30 The fear of appearing imperfect or messy that keeps one from trying new things 17:00 Laurel and Laurel share personal examples of how to practice being messy or imperfect, and explore the risks of doing this 19:10 Reflecting about what you want from life and what's holding you back and how it may connect with not being willing to get it "wrong" or messy 22:30 An invitation to be messy in the year ahead in order to align more closely with the beautiful life you desire. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

What does it feel like to be both an open field of energy that receives and releases, while being a solid body that is grounded on the Earth? We explore practicing these states in this guided meditation. There are benefits to both feeling solid and feeling ethereal. We can flow more easily when we feel a sense of openness. We can become truly present when we acknowledge our sense of being in the moment and connected and of the Earth. To be able to flow with life around you and to be present to your life in each moment helps you access your ultimate power. Music by Chris Collins accompanies this guided meditation. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Laurel Holland welcomes Bunny Young to the show where they discuss identity, manifestation, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one's true self and desires. Bunny shares personal experiences and insights on healing from trauma and navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship. The speakers highlight the need to unlearn societal expectations and embrace a more fluid and adaptive approach to life, recognizing that each person brings unique lessons and opportunities for growth. 1:00 Laurel introduces Bunny Young as entrepreneur and life coach of one of her companies, "A Better Place Consulting" 3:30 Bunny shares her story of how living her dreams are a reflection of the inner work she's done in the last few years even though others felt like she always talked about where she wanted to be 6:45 Bunny talks about how she heard herself, but didn't trust herself, and therefore what she wanted didn't come forth 8:40 Discerning whether you trust yourself and Bunny's trauma that kept her from truly trusting 9:30 Doing the deep work versus checking a box of "having done" something 10:10 How Bunny chose to use her trauma experience as a way to connect more fully with others 12:00 Manifesting life through beliefs and self-identity, releasing the unconscious limitations 14:00 How your change can influence change in others 18:20 The spiritual growth journey of an entrepreneur and Bunny's story about resisting being one because of the beliefs she created watching her parents while growing up 20:45 Introducing Bunny's podcast and where her theme emerged from 22:10 Bunny's work as a business therapist and the money spent (wasted) on working out her "title" and the lessons she learned from this 24:20 How allowing her work with clients to be messy to bring about the beauty of the work - giving herself the permission to take messy action 28:00 Being a mom and working from home space, dealing with putting the roles together to honor who you are and what you want 30:30 True connection and presence as the true dilemma of our time 32:30 How to be strong and calm for children 34:10 Bunny's tip for how to speak with children in a helpful manner 37:20 Growing the capacity to receive your beautiful life Links/Books mentioned - “Man's Search for Meaning” by Victor Frankl - a great mindset read. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. Guest Bio for Bunny Young Stuntwoman turned businesswoman is the best way to start a bio. After being diagnosed with a heart condition at an early age and depending on a service dog for a higher quality of life, Bunny focuses on using each day to fully deliver our purpose within the world. She founded her company, A Better Place Consulting to empower and educate businesses and organizations about the impact of work-life alignment and mental health at work. Bunny enjoys breaking the codependency found between professionals and their companies A.K.A Business therapy. She also enjoys teaching burnout prevention to law enforcement, military, and correctional officers. As a third-generation entrepreneur, an international speaker, retired therapist, surfer, Army wife, and cowgirl who speaks 4 languages, Bunny is still most proud of her incredible children and her sexy supportive husband. Bunny's website is www.bunnyyoung.com.

Laurel Boivin discusses the challenges of perfectionism, sharing her personal journey and experiences. She identifies some key traits of perfectionism, such as unrealistic standards, fear of failure, and self-criticism, and explains how it leads to stress, anxiety, burnout, and reduced productivity. Laurel also discusses how perfectionism impacts creativity, self-esteem, relationships, and health. She provides strategies to overcome perfectionism and emphasizes the importance of grace and self-acceptance on the path to allowing imperfection. 0:11 Laurel explains why she doesn't love the topic of perfectionism. 1:11 Laurel introduces herself and her podcast partner and cohost, Laurel Holland. 2:32 The difference between healthy striving and perfectionism. 2:52 Common characteristics and tendencies of perfectionism. 5:32 Laurel shares an approach she is using to overcome perfectionism. 7:05 The impact on mental, emotional and physical well-being. 8:08 The relationship between perfectionism and procrastination. 9:03 How perfectionism hinders creativity. 9:49 Self-esteem and self-criticism. 11:54 The impact on relationships. 13:05 Overworking and difficulty delegating. 14:05 Reduced productivity and efficiency. 16:17 The impact on health and wellbeing. 17:53 Laurel shares a personal story about perfectionism. 20:19 Tips to overcome perfectionism. 26:07 How mindfulness helps manage perfectionism. 27:07 Support to help lessen your perfectionism. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin, life and leadership coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel Boivin and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

How comfortable are you with letting go of control? If you like to be in control, or you find yourself trying to control situations and outcomes, planning every detail, fixing situations or predicting outcomes, this episode is for you. In this episode, Laurel Boivin discusses the importance of letting go of control in life. She also talks about the need for control leading to frustration, anxiety, and increased risk of burnout and how embracing the flow of life can bring inner peace, reduced stress, enhanced creativity, improved relationships, and spiritual growth. Laurel shares her personal journey including the unexpected career path that emerged from letting go of control and a recent experience that reminded her control tendencies still exist. She also shares practical steps including becoming aware of control tendencies, practicing mindfulness, setting flexible intentions, embracing uncertainty, trusting life's timing, and seeking support and journaling prompts to help listeners reflect on their relationship with control. 0.00 Laurel welcomes listeners and introduces the topic of the episode. 0:54 Laurel introduces herself and Laurel Holland. 1:48 Laurel shares a few details about upcoming episodes. 3:16 Why letting go of control is uncomfortable yet important. 5:24 What letting go of control is and is not, and why we struggle with it. 7:26 The benefits of letting go of control. 17:02 Tips and strategies to let go of control and surrender into the flow of life. 26:07 Journal prompts to help listeners examine their relationship with control. 30:44 Laurel expresses her hope that listeners deepen their exploration of surrender and their level of trust and freedom that comes with letting go of control. Journaling prompts are suggested to help explore letting go of control and surrendering to the flow of life. What emotions arise when you think about letting go of control, and what do these emotions tell you about your relationship with control and surrender? What do the emotions tell you about your relationship with trust and faith, and maybe even others? What would trusting life's timing look like in your current circumstances? What comes up as you reflect on specific situations where you are feeling impatient or frustrated with the timing of life, with the timing of outcomes. How has your need for control limited your growth and creativity? What support or resources do you need to feel more comfortable surrendering to the flow of life and letting go of control? What support, emotional, physical, spiritual, practical, mental, what support do you have and what do you need to feel safe? How can you fully embrace uncertainty as part of life's journey, rather than something to fear? Links mentioned: Heart-Centered Leadership with Ericka Lewis, Beautiful Work Beautiful Life Podcast, 11/11/24 https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com/podcasts/beautiful-work-beautiful-life/episodes/2148876353 The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life and leadership coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin reconvene to discuss living through the heart instead of in the head as a powerful act in work as well as at home. They introduce their podcast episode titled "Heartfelt Living in a Heady World," inspired by an interview with Erica Lewis on heart-centered leadership. They emphasize the significance of being present, using all faculties, and integrating spiritual practices into daily routines. They highlight the challenges of balancing personal and professional lives and the need for heart-centered leadership in the workplace. They conclude by encouraging listeners to commit to full-body awareness and presence. 1:00 Introduction to your hosts Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin 1:36 Recasting elder hood - recommended the book, Hagitude by Sharon Blackie 3:40 Describing last week's show with Ericka Lewis about Heart-Centered Leadership including sharing her personal connection with Laurel Holland 5:30 Laurel Boivin describing her connection with Ericka relating the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry 6:00 Discussion about merging your personal persona and the person you are in the workplace 7:40 The toll of hiding parts of yourself 8:25 An example of being a guide to others as you claim your inner work and acknowledging inner discontent as a call to become more heart-centered 10:00 Successful intuitive, heartfelt, leadership in the work place 13:30 Walking as meditation as a way to incorporate turning inward as a daily practice 15:00 Spiritual practice as a part of life routines with intention 17:30 Why embodiment work is so important in living in the world today, being able to discern truth from misinformation 20:00 "Using all your faculties" - a deeper understanding of what they can mean 22:30 Affirmations/mantra examples they demonstrate how to shift your mind and presence 25:05 Remedial efforts to "letting go of control" and becoming more present and reconditioning your nervous system in order to let go 30:10 The importance of learning what it feels like to be grounded, centered in your body and how it can transform your experience Links/Books mentioned - Hagitude by Sharon Blackie The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Ericka Lewis joins Laurel Boivin for a conversation about leadership and the challenges of balancing work and life, prioritizing tasks, and committing to personal growth and self-care. They discuss the importance of balance and surrender in their lives, emphasizing the need to let go of the need for control and embrace imperfection. They explore balancing cognitive and intuitive intelligence in the workplace and the importance of modeling vulnerability and authenticity to grow and contribute positively. Throughout their conversation, Ericka and Laurel emphasize the benefits of prioritizing inner work for personal growth and professional impact and the need for intentional spaces for women to support each other and bring heart-centered leadership to the workplace in predominantly male industries. 1:18 Laurel introduces Ericka Lewis. 4:23 Ericka describes her beautiful life. 5:15 Ericka answers the question, "What is a beautiful life?" 5:59 Ericka shares what brings her pride and purpose, boundaries, and integrating her career and family life. 9:16 Laurel and Ericka talk about her inner work journey and daily practices. 13:40 Ericka describes her walking practice as meditation. 16:20 Laurel explains why it is so difficult to quiet the mind. 17:45 Ericka shares the turning point in her life that brought her to the inner work. 19:51 Ericka describes her work with her spiritual guide, healer, and friend, Bri McCorkle, as life-changing. 22:42: Ericka talks about the trouble she once had taking up space and how she is no longer afraid to share her thoughts, voice, and contributions. 25:06 Ericka speaks about being a model for her daughters. 26:29 Laurel asks Ericka about the practices that help her navigate a demanding, full life. 27:10 Ericka shares one of her superpowers that has made her career really successful. 28:07 Laurel talks about over-functioning, overthinking, over-preparing, control, and expectations. 29:56 Ericka shares tools to lean into imperfection, to lead away from the control and into the chaos. 31:29 Ericka shares a mantra she has for herself. 33:28 Ericka talks about connecting with her intuition, intelligence, and wisdom. 36:14 Ericka tells how she allows heart-based intelligence and intuition in the workplace. 38:05 Ericka talks about being one of few women in her workplace, leading with vulnerability, and being a model for other women. 39:09 Laurel and Ericka talk about her involvement with and support of other women in her industry. 42:07 Laurel shares her belief that heart-centered leadership will change the world. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Links to resources mentioned: Bri McCorkell https://www.brimccorkell.com/ Amber Lilyestrom https://amberlilyestrom.com/ Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. Ericka Lewis has a career in business operations at a telecommunications infrastructure development firm where she leads with empathy, logic, innovation and excellence. She is an action-oriented problem solver and enjoys the diversity of responsibilities in her current role. She is also a champion of the organization's women's resource group where she has been instrumental in creating and launching a mentorship program. In addition to her professional career, Ericka is a mother to two young girls, a dedicated wife to her soulmate, an aspiring homesteader, and an avid walker - her practice of moving mediation. Ericka brings love, truth and a gentle yet striking confidence to all she does. Her ultimate goal in life is to model a beautiful life for her children and all the women around her so they know that anything they desire in this life is possible.

Laurel Boivin discusses the illusion of control, particularly relevant during the busy end-of-year months, where the need to control comes from, and what it causes. She shares her struggle with control, highlighting a recent personal experience, and offers suggestions to let go of control. 1:28 The inspiration for this episode 2:44 Laurel introduces herself and her podcast cohost, Laurel Holland 3:23 Where the need for control comes from 4:32 Laurel shares a recent experience when she realized she was not in control and had to let go 6:31 The downside of trying to control situations and relationships 8:19 Suggestions for letting go of control Links/Books mentioned - Gifts of Imperfection, Your Guide to a Wholehearted Life, by Brené Brown The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and to Laurel Holland is laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience greater fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

When God needs a voice of reason he sometimes sends a charming woman. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In this chapter, David sends some men to Nabal to seek generosity. Nabal refused and insulted David. David finds out about it and marches 400 men to confront David. But Abigail, Nabal's wife, will secretly try to intervene and appease David with an extensive goodwill offering. Let's see if this works in 1 Samuel 25:23-31: When Abigail saw David, she hurried and got down from the donkey and fell before David on her face and bowed to the ground. She fell at his feet and said, "On me alone, my lord, be the guilt. Please let your servant speak in your ears, and hear the words of your servant. Let not my lord regard this worthless fellow, Nabal, for as his name is, so is he. Nabal is his name, and folly is with him. But I your servant did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent. Now then, my lord, as the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, because the Lord has restrained you from bloodguilt and from saving with your own hand, now then let your enemies and those who seek to do evil to my lord be as Nabal. And now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord. Please forgive the trespass of your servant. For the Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord is fighting the battles of the Lord, and evil shall not be found in you so long as you live. If men rise up to pursue you and to seek your life, the life of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of the living in the care of the Lord your God. And the lives of your enemies he shall sling out as from the hollow of a sling. And when the Lord has done to my lord according to all the good that he has spoken concerning you and has appointed you prince over Israel, my lord shall have no cause of grief or pangs of conscience for having shed blood without cause or for my lord working salvation himself. And when the Lord has dealt well with my lord, then remember your servant." — 1 Samuel 25:23-31 There are only a few female-initiated encounters between a man and a woman in the Bible: Adam and Eve (Gen 3). Judah and Tamar (Gen 38). Deborah and Barak (Judg 4). Ruth and Boaz (Ruth 3). The woman who anointed Jesus (Matt 26). Abigail and David (1 Sam 25). Of all these, this one is by far one of the most remarkable and longest addresses by a woman in the Old Testament. Abigail accomplishes three goals in this encounter: She intervened for Nabal. She proclaimed David's destiny. She prevented David from sinning. What captures me is how remarkable she is in her approach. First, she comes alone to the dark of the forest to intervene before a powerful man with 400 strapped men. Second, she brings food, the language of active men, to attempt to butter them up. Third, she takes responsibility for her husband, explaining that she should have been more careful to protect him from himself. She feels to blame because she did encounter David's initial messengers and thus feels responsible. Fourth, she uses a prophetic word about David's future to persuade him to look beyond this foolish man and moment into the future and not do something now that would alter his future. Fifth, she constantly calls him "lord," a title repeated 14 times in her speech that women use for their husbands. (Spoiler Alert) Abigail is about to become David's wife. This moment is an incredible moment made so by a charming woman. Here are the C-H-A-R-M-I-N-G qualities we see in Abigail: Courage – She bravely approaches David despite the danger. Humility – She lowers herself, calling David "lord" and offering herself as a servant. Awareness – Abigail wisely understands the situation and David's heart. Respect – She honors David's role and God's future for him. Mindfulness – Her careful actions show respect and wisdom. Integrity – Abigail's words align with her faith in God's plan. Nurturing – She brings provisions, showing care and peace. Godliness – Abigail acts out of reverence for God. Application for Unmarried Men If you are an unmarried man, take note of Abigail's qualities. Look and pray for a woman like this. You might find her in the most unexpected place and encounter. Application for Husbands For those who are married, Abigail's qualities should inspire us to pray over our wives. Pray that God nurtures these charming qualities in her. Affirm your wife's beauty today, and don't be the fool Nabal was. Application for Women Be this woman: C-H-A-R-M-I-N-G. Abigail is a charming woman even though her husband is an entitled fool. But her obedience to God is about to change her life forever. #WisdomInAction, #CharmAndCourage, #BiblicalWomanhood Ask This: When facing conflict, how can you seek wisdom to bring peace rather than escalate tension? What steps can you take to grow in humility, courage, or discernment today? Do This: Pray for a charming woman. Pray This: Lord, give me the wisdom and courage to bring peace and honor into difficult situations. Help me to act with humility, strength, and faithfulness in every moment. Amen. Play This: O Praise The Name.

In this episode, “The Truth Begins with You,” Laurel Boivin focuses on the inner work of truth-telling and the importance of discovering and living one's own truth. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection, discernment, and the courage to question and speak one's truth. She also encourages listeners to trust their inner voice and align their lives with their authentic beliefs and values. Journal prompts and questions are provided to help listeners use self-reflection and journaling to explore their inner truth. 1:07 Laurel introduces the episode and shares how the theme of truth and truth-telling came to be. 3:51 Laurel introduces herself and Laurel Holland. 4:44 Truth as a personal, individual guide for life. 5:19 The inspiration behind this episode. 6:46 What truth is not. 7:31 The inner work of truth. 9:52 The importance of discovering and living your truth in today's world. 11:25 Questioning the rules to get straightforward about your truth. 14:36 Trust and truth, and questions to consider. 15:18 What the truth begins with you means. 16:18 Self-relection and more questions to consider. Journal Prompts: What is my truth? Am I accepting someone else's truth as my own? What truths am I holding on to that may not be mine? What truth have I outgrown that used to serve me but no longer does? Am I confident I have the wisdom and agency to let go of a truth that no longer serves me? Am I living my truth in alignment with my own beliefs and values? Am I following rules that don't reflect or conflict with my truth? Where can I question rules and filter information to decide what is true for me? Am I willing to let go of what is not true for me, what doesn't resonate with me, or what is not my truth? Do I trust that I know what is right for me? Do I allow my inner voice to guide me in discovering my truth? Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience greater fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the concept of truth-telling, emphasizing its subjective nature and the importance of self-awareness. They explore how personal experiences and values shape one's perception of truth, using examples like religious beliefs and political opinions. They highlight the role of courage and self-reflection in identifying and aligning with one's true values. They also stress the significance of embodiment work and self-accountability in the journey of truth-telling, acknowledging that it can be uncomfortable but essential for personal growth and integrity. 2:14 Understanding truth and perspective 7:45 Rule following and interpretation of truth 10:49 The importance of self-reflection and courage 16:47 How to discover your truth 22:20 Consequences of choices and self-honesty 24:19 Choosing consciously and actions as a guide to truth 26:48 The process of truth telling 29:03 Accountability, integrity, and letting your truth evolve 31:04 The search for truth telling 32:34 Embodiment work and inner alignment 33:33 Fear, truth, and patience Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. Links/Books mentioned - Live Your Inner Power, The Journal by Laurel Holland The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Laurel Holland welcomes Rachel Camfield to the show discussing their personal journeys towards self-awareness, inner work, and creative expression. They both emphasize the importance of embracing sensitivity, taking action, and prioritizing self-care to overcome reactivity and find fulfillment. Rachel shares her experience in business, highlighting the value of leveraging diverse skills and interests to achieve success and personal growth. Through their conversations, both women offer valuable insights into the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and intentional action in shaping a beautiful life on the inside and out. 1:00 Laurel introduces Rachel 5:00 Rachel shares what started her inner work and how living as a sensitive can be both overwhelming and a gift. Watching others suffer in not facing the truth was a wound that drove her forward to make her life different. "I'm not here to waste time". 7:30 Motherhood as a motivation to do inner work. Rachel talks about her understanding of the ramifications of not being intentional in life. 8:40 Her signal of "reactivity" as a clue that she needs to do some inner work. She shares her shame around this topic that she felt for so long and the numbing behaviors that can result from those feelings. 10:00 Calling ourselves out for bad behavior and owning our high standards for ourselves without expecting perfection. 12:10 Rachel talks about her own beautiful life and how she defines a beautiful life both in the big picture and in daily life. 13:00 Rachel talks about her life as an entrepreneur and creative - "the double dip of personal development work". How she would do anything to live the good life she knew she always wanted. 14:40 Rachel's trajectory of her career as an example of how change is part of the awakened journey even as a professional. Accommodating your choices to adapt to your personal strengths and weaknesses. 21:00 Rachel makes the decision to pivot in her career that came from both wanting to start a new chapter but also from a period of depression. 24:00 Making space to listen in instead of a crisis bringing it to you. 26:25 Rachel's story of having her business begin from sharing vulnerably in her first blog. 30:10 Beginning inner work where you are and acknowledging that there is something there that is really important. 33:30 Rachel shares her spiritual life that brings her strength. 35:50 Laurel and Rachel talk and selfishness. 39:30 The beautiful life in a day-to-day way and the choices that are made to create that. Links/Books mentioned - Rachel's CPTSD journal can be bought on Amazon. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. For more information, visit www.fluxflowcoaching.com. Rachel Camfield is a writer, speaker, coach, and author. Her professional work focuses on the healing journey and helping entrepreneurs grow brands and lives that feel like home to them. She cheers for creatives' beautiful, courageous living and has over 13 years of experience in sales, coaching, marketing, writing, and speaking, as well as seven figures in career sales. She has spent 20 years on her healing journey and lives with her family outside of Richmond, Virginia. For more information, visit www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Contacts for Rachel Camfield: Visit Rachel on her website at rachelcamfield.com Join her newsletter, The Gentle Creative Tune into her podcasts, The Gentle Creative and The Mother's Embrace Follow her on Instagram @rachelcamfieldpro

Laurel Boivin explores the concept of “the path of truth.” She explains that the path of truth involves aligning with core beliefs and values, requiring self-reflection, introspection, courage, authentic self-expression, and the willingness to adjust and evolve. She also offers suggestions and contemplative questions to help you discover your path of truth. 3:28 Laurel introduces the episode's topic: the path of truth. 5:45 Laurel explains that the path of truth involves living in alignment with core beliefs and values, requiring self-reflection, introspection, courage, and authentic self-expression. 7:47 Laurel tells a personal story about a path of truth that shaped her life. 11:13 What is personal and authentic truth? 11:45 What keeps us from choosing a path of truth? 14:42 How to discover and live your path of truth. 15:31 Questions to help you discover your truth. 18:35 Living your truth is a life-long process. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com, and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become influential leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Visit www.liveyourinnerpower.com for more information. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience greater fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. Visit www.fluxflowcoaching.com for more information.

What does living your whole self mean? In this episode, Laurel Boivin shares her thoughts about why it's important and how to do it. She explores what it takes to live your whole self, touching on authenticity, vulnerability, values, boundaries, self-awareness, self-reflection, quiet time, and safety. 1:54 What living your whole self means. 2:44 Why living your whole self is essential. 3:39 Laurel questions how it is possible to be authentic and remain authentic when there are so many pressures to be who others need us to be. 4:02 Getting clear about your values. 7:14 Appreciating your uniqueness and acting with integrity. 8:39 Self-compassion and imperfection. 10:49 The importance of boundaries. 12:20 Creating safety. 15:05 Self-awareness and self-reflection. 17:00 What it takes to live your whole self. 18:39 What's coming up next on Beautiful Work Beautiful Life. Journal Prompts: * Where and with whom do you feel safe being authentic and vulnerable? * What are your top values? * Would others know your values simply by observing you? * Do your boundaries reflect and protect your values? Link to Loving All Your Parts The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com, and for Laurel Holland, it is laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com. The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Links to Laurel Boivin's website - www.fluxflowcoaching.com and Laurel Holland's website - www.liveyourinnerpower.com Host/Cohost/Guest Info: Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience greater fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Life coaches, Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the importance of inner work in spirituality, emphasizing the need for individuals to explore their spirituality through mystical practices, archetypes, and universal themes. They highlight the importance of choosing guides and mentors, and the inner conflict that can arise when interpreting spiritual teachings. Additionally, they discuss the importance of exploring diverse spirituality and culture to promote female empowerment, and learning from and being inspired by different cultures and traditions to deepen one's spiritual practice and create a more beautiful life. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

This guided meditation takes you on a journey to work with any part of you inside that feels hurt or broken, while becoming more solidly connected to the strong and resilient parts of you. It's been crafted in a way that can be experienced as a meditation although it may be experienced firstly as a lesson. Often more support is essential to heal from emotional trauma than just this meditation, as it's always important to receive support after trauma. Some less intense trauma can be worked with successfully on its own, other times assistance is needed to find the desired inner peace. This meditation can be experienced multiple times to continue to work through the different parts more thoroughly each time, to repair nervous system, mind and heart. It's important to go at your own pace and trust that if you don't feel ready to continue at any point, that you likely need additional support or time in order to complete the healing process. Music is by Chris Collins. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

What does a beautiful life mean to you? In this podcast episode, Laurel Boivin interviews Jon Hand about his beautiful life and inner work journey. Their conversation covers the characteristics of a beautiful life, including selflessness, generosity, forgiveness, trust, curiosity, and investing in enduring things like relationships and self-awareness. They also discuss the importance of inner work in healing, self-discovery, and personal growth and share their personal experiences and commitment to inner work. 1:45 Laurel introduces Jon Hand. 4:43 Laurel invites Jon to share what he considers beautiful about his life or a beautiful life. 6:21 Jon shares what a beautiful life means to him. 12:09 Laurel and Jon talk about inner work. 13:40 Jon explains that the good, true, and beautiful are where we find the greatest joy, meaning, purpose, and satisfaction. 16:53 Jon talks about inviting healing and the hard work of facing yourself. 20:25 Laurel and Jon discuss hiding parts of yourself and doing the work to come out of hiding. 23:07 Jon explains the problem with hiding. 25:31 Jon shares the opportunities for awakening he experienced in his 30s. 33:35 Jon talks about gifts and the shadow side of gifts. 40:36 Jon shares the changes he's experienced since he began doing inner work. 46:52 Jon stresses the need for patience and deep compassion for yourself and the process while doing inner work. Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals increase self-awareness and shift perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience greater fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. Jon Hand, PCC, MDiv, is a leadership coach, leadership development consultant, and entrepreneur. Over the past 25 years Jon has been in faith based, non-profit, and business leadership roles. Jon's specializes in a form of leadership development called Soul Coaching that guides leaders to deepen their soul and expand their skills. Jon specializes in the S.P.I.R.E (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, Emotional) model of coaching to help leaders integrate 5 aspects of their being to transform how they live and lead. Jon takes leaders on a unique year-long Soul Coaching journey that blends neuroscience, leadership skills, relational and emotional intelligence, and soul formation to help leaders lead from their own transformation. Jon's vision is to develop thousands of non-anxiously wise, people-focused, risk-taking leaders who inspire greatness in the people they love and places they lead. Jon also runs Transformational Coaching, a leadership development school that trains leaders to integrate coaching skills and approaches into their leadership skillset. Jon is a PCC Level Coach and Mentor Coach / Trainer with the International Coach Federation. Visit https://www.transformationalcoaching.me/ to learn more about Jon and the work he does. Questions for Jon Hand can be sent to jon@transformationalcoaching.me. Send questions to Laurel Boivin at laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and to Laurel Holland at laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com. The link to our private Facebook group is https//www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife.

In this podcast episode, Laurel Boivin explores what it takes for us to love all parts of ourselves. She dives into the importance of self-acceptance in personal growth and fulfillment and living to our full potential, and shares her knowledge, experience, and personal stories about self-acceptance and inner work. Laurel also gives practical advice for cultivating self-acceptance through self-reflection, journaling, and forgiveness, highlighting the need for self-compassion, loving self-kindness, and inner work. 1:46 Laurel shares what she's excited about and why. 2:33 Laurel introduces herself and Laurel Holland as co-hosts and life coaches. 4:03 Laurel explores the relationship between confidence and self-acceptance. 6:06 Why self acceptance is important. 7:45 How to know if you have inner work to do around self-acceptance. 9:41 Laurel shares her “light-bulb moment” when she realized she was hiding parts of herself. 12:07 Laurel shares a recent experience when she confidently acknowledged parts of herself that she had hidden in the past. 14:09 Laurel shares what she's learned about self-acceptance and loving all your parts. 15:49 Suggestions to help you begin making peace with all your parts, including ho'oponopono, a Hawaiian practice of forgiveness. 20:59 Laurel introduces the concept of hiding as a survival strategy and encourages a new strategy based on new skills. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Links to Laurel Boivin's website - www.fluxflowcoaching.com and Laurel Holland's website - www.liveyourinnerpower.com Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

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Life coaches, Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland, discuss their personal journeys towards self-awareness and authentic living and developing confidence along the way. They emphasize the importance of inner work, mentors, and supportive surroundings in creating a fulfilling life and knowing that you have the power to create what you want in your life. Discussing the significance of cultivating intuition and inner knowingness, they share that these qualities lead to deeper self-awareness and personal growth. Both coaches stress the value of trusting one's intuition and honoring one's authentic self. Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin, the hosts, are life coaches who work with individuals helping them navigate the rocky waters of inner life and what can be the messy reality of their day-to-day lives. Laurel and Laurel kick off the season interviewing each other about their "beautiful" lives. In this second episode of the season, Laurel Boivin interviews Laurel Holland about her beautiful life and her inner work. Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland discuss the importance of living authentically and true to oneself, emphasizing the value of inner work, self-discovery, and taking risks to pursue one's dreams. They share their personal experiences and insights on cultivating a life that brings joy, appreciation, and fulfillment, and the importance of gratitude and appreciation for the journey. They also discuss their experiences with inner work and personal growth, highlighting the importance of recognizing patterns, exploring identity, and taking responsibility for growth. 3:00 Laurel becomes emotional with gratitude about being in the fullness of her beautiful life, describing what makes it so in her daily life, honing in on the beauty and intimacy of her friendships 5:50 Laurel talks about the beginning of her journey in her family of origin, the appreciation and also the dysfunction which led her to codependency, sharing a specific example of finishing college a semester early and by 30 realizing she could only make her life good by focusing on her life 9:05 Laurel's shares her aha moment when she realized she was repeating family patterns of inner unhappiness, the crossroad that brought on her inner work, and the dilemma of how to face her dissatisfaction in her marriage leading to an emotional crisis. 11:25 An encapsulation of her fast trajectory of diving in and embracing her inner work, realizing her emotional and energetic sensitivity that was part of her long-standing inner sadness. 14:00 If I'm not sad, what am I? How inner problems can define us until we discover more of who we are. 16:00 Their conversation about being a human being versus a human doer. 17:00 What makes Laurel's relationships intimate, nourishing, supportive relationships. Learning about self to find what you really want. 18:40 Why it was so hard to leave her marriage and why it felt so important to do it for Laurel. 20:10 When you know you're meant for more, look at your self-definition. Laurel's self-definition that kept her from an important choice. 22:20 Having no regrets even with the things that weren't done "perfectly". 24:01 What Laurel tells someone just beginning the inner work. The portal to creating your beautiful life. Links/Books mentioned - Crossroads, Poetry for the Courageous Soul by Laurel Holland The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin, the hosts, are life coaches who work with individuals helping them navigate the rocky waters of inner life and what can be the messy reality of their day-to-day lives. Laurel and Laurel kick off the season interviewing each other about their "beautiful" lives. In this episode Laurel Holland interviews Laurel Boivin about her beautiful life and her inner work. Laurel Boivin shares her journey of self-discovery, revealing how she reevaluated her values after a series of situations with her ex-husband, husband at the time, and a friend. Laurel Holland shares her personal experiences with inner conflict and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of self-trust, authenticity, and embodiment work in overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and loyalty issues. Both Laurels discussed the components of a fulfilling life, including loving relationships, community, and the ability to contribute and connect with others, while highlighting the significance of embodied self-awareness in understanding and working through emotions. Highlights from the show and Laurel Boivin's tale of her beautiful work - 4:00 Laurel's confronted with circumstances that brought forth her lack of authenticity 5:50 A situation of not being able to support a friend that aligned her with her values 6:30 Laurel is surprised to realize she would let her friend down to honor herself 7:50 How Laurel's marriage created a scenario of inner conflict about how to live true to herself 9:05 Laurel learns to trust herself and find confidence in her choices before she divorces 10:50 Laurel talks about her role models of powerful women who were silent 12:00 A conversation that changed Laurel's life, a lightbulb moment 13:30 Awakening to how much she had let slide and not honored herself 14:10 Laurel's intentional work to be a positive role model for her daughters 15:20 Laurel's description of what inner work is 16:30 How Laurel describes her beautiful life is to her and what it means to her 18:44 Laurel's favorite/desired feeling and what that is about for her 20:10 Discerning how the inside and outside life impact each other 22:25 Laurel describes how she knows when there is inner work for her to do 24:00 How embodiment work changes your life and awareness 27:00 Laurel's message to those embarking on the inner work journey The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Welcome to the next season of the Beautiful Work Beautiful Life podcast - Tales from a Beautiful Life. The hosts share the new routine or rhythm of the podcast for the season as well as sharing the story of what's behind the changes. The mission of the podcast remains to inspire listeners into doing their inner work and creating the life that they would consider to be beautiful to them. Listeners will hear from podcast guests about the inner work they did and how that translated into the life that they love today. Listeners may more clearly see how the results of inner work become a beautiful life. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Closing out Season 3 of the podcast, listen in to the third most downloaded episode of the season! Do you have relationships in which you feel known and understood? Do you have safe people with whom you can share your deepest truth? Trusting relationships are often the bedrock of a fulfilling and heartfelt life and most certainly of experiencing fulfilling connection. Knowing how important this aspect of life is, how do you build trusting relationships? There are specific elements that create trusting relationships that many won't take the time to explore or learn, and will feel disappointed in the relationships they experience. In this episode you'll hear about many of those specific elements and how to begin cultivating those in your own life. Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. Links/Books mentioned - John Bradshaw on Oprah leading inner child meditation The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, both of which share the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Listen in to the second most downloaded episode of Season 3, How can shifting perspective change your life? When you have no solution to your problem, it's time to shift your perspective. When you are completely frustrated with a situation, person, or experience, it's time to shift your perspective. When you don't have the ability to make an impact that you want, it's time to shift your perspective. Shifting your perspective can be one of the most valuable tools for inner work and for outer contentment. So how do you actually do it? You'll learn about how to work with your perspective in this podcast episode. Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Listen in again to the top downloaded episode of Season 3, Letting Go of Expectations. Expectations, reasonable or unreasonable, have the potential to create a life of being let down or disappointed. This episode focuses on helping the listener identify possible sources of their expectations and then how to work with them pro-actively to live both realistically and also with hope and faith. Topics addressed include the plague of perfectionism, conscious decision making, identifying expectations through looking at habits, generational woundings, and taking responsibility in real time, among other strategies to work with this complex topic. Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Let's talk about Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini!   In today's episode, I welcome back Kristen Theriault, spokesperson for Sophia Institute Press, to discuss all things related to Mother Cabrini, including the new Cabrini movie by Angel Studies, and two books by Sophia: The World is Too Small: The Life and Times of Mother Cabrini and The Mother Cabrini Companion: A Spiritual Journey with a Courageous Woman of God.   We discuss the life of Mother Cabrini, what the movie got right and where it took creative liberties, and the critiques to the film. We also dive deep into Mother's unwavering faith, her unprecedented apostolic activity, how she expanded her outreach to 67 missions all over the world, and how her active life flowed from her contemplative one. Kristen also shares anecdotes and prayers she learned from Mother Cabrini.   Have thoughts about this episode? Join the conversation on Instagram.   Please leave a rating and write a review! Websites mentioned in the show: The World is Too Small: The Life and Times of Mother Cabrini and The Mother Cabrini Companion: A Spiritual Journey with a Courageous Woman of God. Kristen's Substack Episode 35: Who is Walter Ciszek? | John M. DeJak Episode 121: Psychology and the Cross | Kristen Van Uden