Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin, the hosts, are life coaches who work with individuals helping them navigate the rocky waters of inner life and what can be the messy reality of their day-to-day lives.

Laurel and Laurel kick off the season interviewing each other about their "beautiful" lives. In this second episode of the season, Laurel Boivin interviews Laurel Holland about her beautiful life and her inner work.  Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland discuss the importance of living authentically and true to oneself, emphasizing the value of inner work, self-discovery, and taking risks to pursue one's dreams. They share their personal experiences and insights on cultivating a life that brings joy, appreciation, and fulfillment, and the importance of gratitude and appreciation for the journey. They also discuss their experiences with inner work and personal growth, highlighting the importance of recognizing patterns, exploring identity, and taking responsibility for growth.

3:00 Laurel becomes emotional with gratitude about being in the fullness of her beautiful life, describing what makes it so in her daily life, honing in on the beauty and intimacy of her friendships

5:50 Laurel talks about the beginning of her journey in her family of origin, the appreciation and also the dysfunction which led her to codependency, sharing a specific example of finishing college a semester early and by 30 realizing she could only make her life good by focusing on her life

9:05 Laurel's shares her aha moment when she realized she was repeating family patterns of inner unhappiness, the crossroad that brought on her inner work, and the dilemma of how to face her dissatisfaction in her marriage leading to an emotional crisis.

11:25 An encapsulation of her fast trajectory of diving in and embracing her inner work, realizing her emotional and energetic sensitivity that was part of her long-standing inner sadness.

14:00 If I'm not sad, what am I? How inner problems can define us until we discover more of who we are.

16:00 Their conversation about being a human being versus a human doer.

17:00 What makes Laurel's relationships intimate, nourishing, supportive relationships. Learning about self to find what you really want.

18:40 Why it was so hard to leave her marriage and why it felt so important to do it for Laurel. 

20:10 When you know you're meant for more, look at your self-definition. Laurel's self-definition that kept her from an important choice.

22:20 Having no regrets even with the things that weren't done "perfectly".

24:01 What Laurel tells someone just beginning the inner work. The portal to creating your beautiful life.

Links/Books mentioned - Crossroads, Poetry for the Courageous Soul by Laurel Holland

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.