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Therapist and nature-based guide Laura Rose shares how an early love of reading aloud and debate gave way to silence after bullying—then slowly blossomed into a wilder, truer voice through chanting, song circles, land stewardship, and community. We explore why language can’t carry all meaning, how sound opens the door, and what shifts when we replace “fit in” with “belong.” If you’re craving permission to express—beyond the rules and into resonance—this conversation will meet you where words begin: in the living pulse beneath them.

Takeaways
1. Your voice often begins before language—in vibration, breath, and sound.
2. High school “fit in” culture can mute authenticity; healing happens in circles that welcome the whole self.
3. Safety strategies (be quiet, take cues, perform “good”) work… until they don’t.
4. Sounding and singing can heal the split between voice and soul.
5. “Presence begins where primal and purpose meet”—and it can take years to find simple, true language for what you know.
6. Nature mirrors our freedom—the wild yard thrives, the manicured one conforms.
7. Speaking your truth gives others permission to find theirs—liberation is contagious.
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It’s 2026 — and somehow, we’re still not talking enough about menopause.

In this unfiltered minisode, Lauri and her friend and fellow coach Kelly Myerson swap real stories about navigating hormonal shifts, medical gaslighting, and the mystery symptoms so many women are told to “just live with.”

From sleepless nights to sudden clarity, they shed light (and laughter) on what really happens when your hormones start changing — and why breaking the silence might be one of the most powerful things you can do.

If you’ve ever thought, “Is it just me?” — this one’s for you.

TAKEAWAYS

1. You’re not crazy — it’s chemistry. Midlife challenges are hormonal, not personal failings.
2. You’re not too young. Hormonal changes can start in your 30s or early 40s, and early diagnosis matters, and your body deserves care, not confusion.
3. Self-advocacy is essential. Don’t let “You’re fine” be the final word. Keep asking, researching, and trusting your body.
4. Talking about it helps everyone. Speaking openly about menopause breaks stigma and builds community.
5. There’s hope (and help). From holistic care to hormone therapy, relief and renewal are possible.

Connect with Kelly:

Substack: https://substack.com/@kellymyersonvoiceamplifier?r=3bsi5i&utm_medium=ios
Website: https://www.kellymyerson.com
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-myerson-b6217843/

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What if your sensitivity isn’t something to manage — but the very source of your power?

In this heart-opening conversation, Lauri sits down with Bridges and Beacons host and authentic disruptor Kelly Myerson, a leadership coach and occupational therapist who helps women step out of silence and into soul-aligned leadership.

Together, they unravel the myth that you have to harden, hustle, or people-please your way into leadership. Instead, they trace the path of staying tuned in — to your body, your boundaries, your values, and the quiet knowing at the center of your being.

Kelly shares her journey from absorbing everyone’s energy to holding space with clarity and purpose. They talk about the science and soul of regulation, the quiet superpower of empathy, and the radical idea that rest and nourishment are not indulgences, but prerequisites for meaningful influence.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay open-hearted and grounded while using your voice for change, this conversation will feel like coming home.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Sensitivity is a superpower — when paired with boundaries, intuition becomes guidance rather than overwhelm.
2. Leadership starts within — it’s not a role or job; it’s how you show up aligned with your values.
3. Energy speaks louder than words — cultivating grounded presence shapes every room you enter.
4. Well-being fuels impact — rest, nourishment, and joy are leadership essentials, not luxuries.
5. Purpose isn’t a job — it lives within you and flows through everything you do.
6. Intuition and science are allies — the body often knows what the mind hasn’t yet studied.
7. Boundaries create freedom — they transform people-pleasing into authentic connection.
8. Every voice matters — from children finding new ways to communicate to women reclaiming their radiance.
9. Possibility is power — staying curious opens doors to creative, compassionate leadership.

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Take the Soul Sucker Quiz to learn which Soul Sucker screams the loudest in your mind so you can release them from being in charge and set your voice free!

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The Speaker Alter Ego Quiz

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Take the free Speaker Alter Ego Quiz to find out which protective mask is hiding your wild, untamed radiance.
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