Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness
Hi, I’m Laurie James—author of Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, somatic relationship coach, mother of four adult daughters, divorcée, and recovering caregiver.
I created Confessions of a Freebird as a heartfelt space for women navigating midlife transitions—divorce, empty nesting, loss, dating again, or simply wondering:
“Is this all there is?”
If you're longing for more authenticity, joy, freedom, and purpose, especially after years of putting everyone else first, you're in the right place.
Each episode, I’ll share:
- Practical tools and somatic coaching strategies
- Raw reflections and confessions from my own journey
- Expert conversations on everything from sex, grief, trauma healing, and finances to dating, caregiving, and reinvention
We'll explore what it means to come home to yourself through somatic practices—and how to design a life that feels aligned with who you are now, not who you were 20 years ago or who someone or society has told you to be.
Whether you’re in the sandwich generation, starting over after loss, or dreaming of your next chapter—Confessions of a Freebird is your midlife best friend. Think of it as a permission slip to evolve, heal, and fall in love with your life all over again.
Because the most important relationship you’ll ever have… is the one you have with yourself.
XO,
Laurie
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Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness
Healing Child Sex Abuse: 4 Somatic Practices to Help You Survive The Epstein Files Coverage
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Do you get a pit in your stomach when you listen to the news? Maybe your body tightens, as each headline adds to the heaviness of the collective trauma we’re living through right now?
When institutions protect powerful people instead of holding them accountable, survivors can experience secondary victimization, as the harm continues instead of being addressed. If this is something you can relate to you, support exists and emotional safety can be rebuilt.
In this episode, I’m covering:
- The visceral impact of the Epstein files and the patriarchy of protection.
- Startling statistics on the epidemic of childhood abuse and its link to trauma recovery.
- My personal healing journey and breaking the silence around family secrets.
- How to use somatic healing to discharge trapped energy that may be stored in your body.
- Four specific somatic practices to restore nervous system regulation.
- Why finding a community of survivor support is a vital lifeline when systems fail to protect us.
This conversation is a bridge to help you move from a state of freeze into a place of empowerment. By practicing these tools and increasing your body awareness, you can signal to your nervous system that you are safe in the here and now.
You are worthy of protection,
Laurie
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