i am Laura - Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream

In this heartfelt conversation, I chat with my incredible friend and business inspiration, Carrie Green. Growing up as next-door neighbours, I watched Carrie go from writing a book and building her community to becoming the successful entrepreneur she is today.In 2020, I attended one of her webinars, where she told us to 'get messy' — and that advice changed everything for me. I finally embraced the messy, which sparked my entrepreneurial journey and led to the start of my business and podcast in 2024.Carrie and her community were a huge support in helping me regain my confidence after facing mental health challenges in 2022. In this episode, we reflect on our journeys, share insights on business growth, and discuss how Carrie’s mentorship has influenced my success.Catch up with us as we chat about entrepreneurship, mental health, and the power of messy beginnings. 💫Stay connected:🌟 Join the Chronic Illness Mums Biz Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/919801906650104🌟 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlaura_chronicmumsbizcoach/🌟 Website: https://iamlaura.co.uk/🌟 Clarity & Confidence Success Accelerator: https://laurafox.co.uk/clarity-confidence-success-accelerator-coaching🌟 Energy-Friendly Weekly Time Planner: https://laurafox.co.uk/energy-friendly-weekly-time-planner

i am Laura - Season 2 - My Inspiration - Ep 2This second season of the i am Laura podcast is all about the evolution of my journey and how I have grown to where my business is today.I am sharing with you, through a series of interviews, the people who inspired me and helped me on this journey.The support I needed to rebuild my strength and my belief.The second person on this journey was Amber Doughty.When I met Amber it was under her previous business as a coach. I was just coming out of my lowest point, starting to gather support around me and come back to life. We had several sessions, I used to go and sit out in the car so that no one could hear us and I could speak freely. She was such a huge support to me.She really helped me to realise that I wasn't a weirdo for wanting more, that it was something that I could still aim for despite being chronically ill.She has now qualitied as a breathwork coach and in this podcast we chat about her journey and mine to where we are today.If you would like to connect with Amber here are her links: [email protected] or her website amberdoughty.co.uk, also find her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.​​​​​​​​​​​​​..Amber Doughty is a dedicated Home Ed Mum and an ACTP accredited Coach, Influential Breathwork® Coach, and BreathHealing Release™ Practitioner based in Cornwall. With a professional background in education and healthcare, she transitioned from her role as a Health & Wellbeing Coach after experiencing burnout, discovering the transformative power of Breathwork along her journey. Amber's passion for personal development, spirituality, and continuous learning complements her love for travel, cooking, live music, and nature—especially the sea. Through her practice, she helps others experience the profound benefits of a holistic approach to wellbeing, growth & healing. Combing Coaching, deep trauma-informed Breathwork, & much more fostering deeper self-connection and enhanced wellbeing, just one breath at a time. 

i am Laura - Season 2 - My Inspiration - Ep 1This second season of the i am Laura podcast is all about the evolution of my journey and how I have grown to where my business is today.I am sharing with you through a series of interviews, the people who inspired me and helped me on this journey.The support I needed to rebuild my strength and my belief.The first person was Jo Howard.Jo is the CEO of Adventures After Teaching. A group that helps teachers to understand their worth, deal with the emotion of leaving teaching and empowers them to find new and fulfilling jobs and careers.Without Jo I would not have known where to start with rebuilding my life after having to leave my 18 year teaching career because of my facial pain.She runs a free Facebook group and a paid membership. Supporting your emotional health as well as the practical side of building CVs, applying for jobs and interview techniques.I am so grateful to her for her guidance and support at that particularly low period of my life.If you are interested in reaching out to Jo and finding out more information about her programme, visit: https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/

Download your FREE Mind RescueJoin me on the I am Laura Podcast, where we tackle life's challenges with a dose of light-heartedness.Download a free, little gift from me: your Mind Rescue CompanionDiscrimination and Chronic Illness: The Weight We Carry🎙️ Episode Overview:I know the title of this episode of the I am Laura podcast is heavy, but stick with me, we get to some light at the end!!In this episode we dive into the harsh realities of living with chronic illness and the mental toll discrimination takes. From feeling like "damaged goods" to navigating workplace bias and the disbelief surrounding invisible illnesses, there are lots of layered challenges facing those of us managing chronic health conditions.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:The discrimination faced at work and in society when your illness isn’t visible.Struggles with insurance companies—either being denied coverage or facing exorbitant costs.The financial burden of chronic illness, including prescription and medication expenses, alternative treatments, and supplements whilst struggling to work full-time.How restrictive diets can lead to judgment and misunderstanding.The challenge of balancing limited income with the ever-growing expenses of managing your health.The overwhelming emotional toll these struggles take—and how to keep moving forward.Working hard to live in feelings of love and abundance instead of those of worry and lack.How I Cope:I share my personal method for clearing mental clutter when things feel overwhelming. It involves writing down everything buzzing in my head, a process that I call “mind rescue.” This method helps me to release my negative thoughts and make space for feelings of love, abundance, and magic.Your Free Resource:Get my Mind Rescue Companion—a free downloadable guide designed to help you clear your thoughts, and reconnect with yourself.A Reminder for You:You are brave and you are strong, every. single. day.Remember, there’s magic in you. Keep sharing your magic Connect with Me:Instagram: @iamlaura_chronicmumsbizcoachJoin our supportive community: Chronic Illness Mums Biz ClubThank you for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so that we can raise awareness of life with chronic illness.Join me on this journey - subscribe, comment, and let's connect.See you on the next episode! Bye!If you'd like to email me, please do so. Here is the address: [email protected] me on Facebook and Instagram - I'd love to connect with you over there and you will be able to stay up-to-date with all things i am Laura! <3I also have a group of likeminded Mums in my Chronic Illness Mums Biz Club on Facebook, it is free to join and I'd love to meet you there, here's the link to join: Chronic Illness Mums Biz ClubDon't forget to check out my other podcast - 'A Sprinkle of Sunshine - Your Daily Dose of Joy'This podcast brings you tiny little things that you can do in your day to bring you moments of joy. Feeling and acknowledging joy is so important to our overall wellbeing and happiness. So, dip in and out of this micro-podcast (episodes are about 2 mins long!) to grab a little bit of inspiration for the day ahead! :)Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sprinkle-of-sunshine-your-daily-dose-of-joy/id1755928682Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lFfivhZiAWmKSO0FlSxHIAs well as lots of other podcasting services.

Download your FREE Mind RescueJoin me on the I am Laura Podcast, where we tackle life's challenges with a dose of light-heartedness.Download a free, little gift from me: your Mind Rescue CompanionIn this episode, my husband and I sit down to discuss how living with chronic illness has impacted our relationship. From navigating Crohn's flares and debilitating facial pain to supporting me through a major mental health dip, we talk about the emotional and practical challenges that come with being married to chronic illness. Together, we share how we’ve worked hard to improve communication, and how openness and honesty have been essential in building a stronger connection.This episode is for mums with chronic illness and their partners, offering real talk about the complexities of relationships, health, and emotional support.Join me on this journey - subscribe, comment, and let's connect.See you on the next episode! Bye!If you'd like to email me, please do so. Here is the address: [email protected] me on Facebook and Instagram - I'd love to connect with you over there and you will be able to stay up-to-date with all things i am Laura! <3I also have a group of likeminded Mums in my Chronic Illness Mums Biz Club on Facebook, it is free to join and I'd love to meet you there, here's the link to join: Chronic Illness Mums Biz ClubDon't forget to check out my other podcast - 'A Sprinkle of Sunshine - Your Daily Dose of Joy'This podcast brings you tiny little things that you can do in your day to bring you moments of joy. Feeling and acknowledging joy is so important to our overall wellbeing and happiness. So, dip in and out of this micro-podcast (episodes are about 2 mins long!) to grab a little bit of inspiration for the day ahead! :)Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sprinkle-of-sunshine-your-daily-dose-of-joy/id1755928682Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lFfivhZiAWmKSO0FlSxHIAs well as lots of other podcasting services.