This conversation with Michelle Bazinet might be one you needed to hear today.

Michelle has spent years in the health and fitness space, but in her early 40s, she hit that “I’m done with this” moment, and everything shifted.

We talk about stepping out of the all-or-nothing cycle.

No more forcing yourself into plans that don’t fit your life. No more chasing a “perfect” body. Just finding what actually works for you—now, and long term.

Keeping things simple. Doing what you can, even if it’s small. And making it easier to show up without that daily back-and-forth in your head.

Get to know more about Michelle: https://www.michellebazinet.com/

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About Lara Portelli:

As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms.

Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/

On paper, everything looked perfect.
But deep down, it wasn’t.

In this episode, Laura Aura, keynote speaker and coach, shares what it was like to walk away from her 16-year career, trust her gut, set boundaries, and know her worth.

We also dive into that quiet inner voice, the fear of change, learning to say no, and finally putting yourself first.

Get to know more about LauraAura: https://lauraaura.com/

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About Lara Portelli:

As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms.

Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/

Alysson Richelle shares her incredibly brave story, from being a Senior Sergeant in the police to becoming a powerful voice for people who've experienced domestic abuse.

We're really digging into the stuff no one talks about enough:
- what coercive control actually means (it's more than just physical abuse)
- understanding true consent, and
- how sometimes, when you're hurting, you get unfairly labeled as the problem.

These are critical topics that impact so many lives right now.

Alysson's message is clear and so important: 'I see you, I believe you, and you don’t have to go through this alone.'

Get to know more about Alysson and her work: https://wtdty.com.au/

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About Lara Portelli:

As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms.

Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/