<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode I speak to the inimitable Laura Belbin, better known as Knee Deep in Life on Instagram. Laura is an author, podcaster, and standup comedian who has used comedy to find light in the darkest of times. This conversation covers it all - from her early career experiences, her journey through therapy, dealing with childhood trauma, and how she discovered her true calling in comedy and completely reimagined and restarted her life. Laura shares the impact of her viral moments online, the challenges of being an influencer, and how she balances humor with raw honesty. This is an insightful and heartfelt story, full of self-reflection and moments of humour, moments of clarity, and moments of total openness. A must listen. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find Laura on Instagram &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/knee_deep_in_life/"&gt;here &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join me on Instagram &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/nickydensonelliott"&gt;here &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;--------------&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode is supported by &lt;a href= "https://www.aprilandwhite.co.uk/"&gt;April &amp; White&lt;/a&gt;, a brand built on a passion to fuel the imagination of children everywhere, not least with their beautiful bespoke letters from Father Christmas for your little ones. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Sonia the founder approaches every product with an eye for beauty and detail to really keep the magic alive for your little believers, applying calligraphy by hand so that every letter and envelope is unique, personalised, and magical.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Alongside her letters from Santa Sonia has a glorious selection of stocking fillers to make your kids' Christmas even more special, from beautifully boxed reindeer food to North Pole chocolate pennies and reindeer bells and even a magical memory journal to capture the sparkle and wonder of their Christmas.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Order your letters from father Christmas by 5th December to be sure to receive them in time for the big day, and check out aprilandwhite.co.uk to &lt;a href= "https://www.aprilandwhite.co.uk/"&gt;shop now&lt;/a&gt;. Magic awaits.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;---------&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS &lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;01:24 Meet Laura Belbin: Knee Deep in Life&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;02:50 Laura's Early Life and Career Aspirations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;04:34 Navigating Adulthood and Early Career&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;14:42 The Birth of Knee Deep in Life&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;18:35 Going Viral and Its Aftermath&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;19:30 Comedy as a Coping Mechanism&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;20:36 Therapy and Self-Discovery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;38:39 Challenges of Content Creation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;44:09 Authenticity and Online Presence&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;45:30 Handling Online Criticism&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;47:12 Personal Growth and Boundaries&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;49:58 Parenting and Personal Struggles&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;54:06 The Journey of Self-Discovery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;58:58 Motherhood and Real-Life Challenges&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;01:03:21 The Importance of Compassion&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;01:06:48 Embracing Imperfection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="stack gap-1"&gt;&lt;span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C"&gt;01:23:26 Final Thoughts and Future Plans&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>

Women's Business

Nicky Denson-Elliott

#93: Knee Deep In Life, Healing and Humour with Laura Belbin

NOV 10, 202586 MIN
Women's Business

#93: Knee Deep In Life, Healing and Humour with Laura Belbin

NOV 10, 202586 MIN

Description

In this episode I speak to the inimitable Laura Belbin, better known as Knee Deep in Life on Instagram. Laura is an author, podcaster, and standup comedian who has used comedy to find light in the darkest of times. This conversation covers it all - from her early career experiences, her journey through therapy, dealing with childhood trauma, and how she discovered her true calling in comedy and completely reimagined and restarted her life. Laura shares the impact of her viral moments online, the challenges of being an influencer, and how she balances humor with raw honesty. This is an insightful and heartfelt story, full of self-reflection and moments of humour, moments of clarity, and moments of total openness. A must listen.

Find Laura on Instagram here

Join me on Instagram here

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This episode is supported by April & White, a brand built on a passion to fuel the imagination of children everywhere, not least with their beautiful bespoke letters from Father Christmas for your little ones.

Sonia the founder approaches every product with an eye for beauty and detail to really keep the magic alive for your little believers, applying calligraphy by hand so that every letter and envelope is unique, personalised, and magical.

Alongside her letters from Santa Sonia has a glorious selection of stocking fillers to make your kids' Christmas even more special, from beautifully boxed reindeer food to North Pole chocolate pennies and reindeer bells and even a magical memory journal to capture the sparkle and wonder of their Christmas.

Order your letters from father Christmas by 5th December to be sure to receive them in time for the big day, and check out aprilandwhite.co.uk to shop now. Magic awaits.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

01:24 Meet Laura Belbin: Knee Deep in Life 02:50 Laura's Early Life and Career Aspirations 04:34 Navigating Adulthood and Early Career 14:42 The Birth of Knee Deep in Life 18:35 Going Viral and Its Aftermath 19:30 Comedy as a Coping Mechanism 20:36 Therapy and Self-Discovery 38:39 Challenges of Content Creation 44:09 Authenticity and Online Presence 45:30 Handling Online Criticism 47:12 Personal Growth and Boundaries 49:58 Parenting and Personal Struggles 54:06 The Journey of Self-Discovery 58:58 Motherhood and Real-Life Challenges 01:03:21 The Importance of Compassion 01:06:48 Embracing Imperfection 01:23:26 Final Thoughts and Future Plans