Episodes
262
Nov. 13, 2025
LIVE Coaching: Mom Guilt, Money & The “Chad Filter” — Saying Yes to Yourself
Hey mama! This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in motherhood, convincing yourself “this is just how it is,” or talking yourself out of getting support because it feels indulgent, selfish, or “not necessary.” Today, Laura sits down with Raven—a mom of five, homeschooling pro, football-coach wife, online business manager, and full-on chaos navigator—to unpack one of the biggest traps moms get stuck in: believing they’re not allowed to want more. This conversation...
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Nov. 7, 2025
How to Stop the Binge–Restrict Cycle for Good
Hey, mama! If you've ever felt trapped in the binge–restrict cycle—being “good” all week only to find yourself raiding the pantry by Friday night—this episode is going to set you free. I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Amber Abila, who shares her powerful story of overcoming binge eating and how dieting actually creates the very problem we’re trying to fix. Together, we unpack why calorie counting and over-restriction lead to overeating, how to rewire your brain to end bingeing for good...
260
Oct. 28, 2025
LIVE COACHING: Boundaries, Cookies & Calm Before the Holidays
Hey, babes! This episode is extra special because it’s a peek inside a real live coaching call from inside the Free The Moms membership. You’ll hear me coach moms through all the messy, beautiful parts of life—setting boundaries, managing worry, staying calm when things get hectic (or when there are cookies everywhere 😅), and finding peace in the chaos. We start with a grounding practice to come back to the body, followed by powerful coaching moments on: Turning worrying as a habit into calm p...
259
Oct. 21, 2025
Why You Should Journal If You Are a Busy, Overwhelmed Mom
Hey mama---if you've ever said "I'm just not a journaler," this one's for you. 💌 I sat down with Ashley, The Journaling Coach, to talk all things journaling---how it can reconnect you to yourself, release stress, and literally change your life. Whether you haven't touched a journal since middle school or already love a good brain dump, you're going to see journaling in a whole new way after this episode. Ashley shares how a late-night journaling session after heartbreak turned into her life's w...
258
Oct. 14, 2025
Wealth & Enjoyment: The “Do Both” Method
You know how I always say that restriction doesn't work for weight loss? Well, it turns out it doesn't work for money either. Germaine and I jam on all the sneaky money traps we fall into as women and moms --- and how we can finally free ourselves from them. I sat down with my friend Germaine Foley, a total money queen who teaches women how to build wealth without restriction, deprivation, or overwhelm. You're going to be obsessed. Germaine used to have over $200K in debt, and now she's comple...
257
Oct. 7, 2025
Divine Feminine & Body Freedom: A Conversation with Krista Williams of Almost 30
This one's for every woman who's ever felt like slowing down isn't safe. Laura sits down with the incredible Krista Williams---cofounder of Almost 30, host of Morning Microdose, and author of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love---to talk about what it really means to live in your divine feminine. They dive into the tension so many of us feel between hustle and flow, between doing and receiving, and how to finally find balance between the masculine and feminine within us. Krista sha...
256
Sept. 30, 2025
Mom Guilt vs. Dad Guilt: Why We Feel It (and How to Break Free)
Okay mamas, this one is FUN—you get my hubby Brian on the pod! 🙌 We’re diving into a hilarious (and kind of eye-opening) story from the first week of school that showed me just how differently moms and dads experience guilt. I was over here spiraling with full-on *mom guilt* for missing my son’s first day of kindergarten… meanwhile, Brian casually admits he didn’t feel guilty at all for missing our daughter’s big day. Like, what?! 😂 So in this episode we’re breaking it all down—why moms carry ...
255
Sept. 23, 2025
Morning Routine for Busy Moms: The 8-Minute “Morning Magic” That Turns Chaos into Calm
This episode is going to light you up! I’m joined by three incredible clients—Tori, Blair, and Kelly—who are sharing their real-life experiences with the Morning Magic ritual inside the Freedom Moms Membership. This practice may only take 8 minutes, but the ripple effects? Absolutely life-changing. You’ll hear how these women went from feeling overwhelmed, perfectionistic, and constantly “on the waves” of life to feeling grounded, intentional, and focused. They share how just a few minutes of j...
254
Sept. 17, 2025
Goodbye Overwhelm, Hello Freedom: my fave hack as a mom (a Coco and Lala Episode)
God has a plan—and in this wild, soul-stirring convo, Nicole and I are breaking it down with our signature ADHD energy, humor, and heart. From $60k IRS bills that turned into unexpected blessings, to realizing that rejection is just redirection, this episode is a reminder that we don’t have to carry it all or control it all. If you’ve ever obsessed over the “how,” felt like life was spinning out of control, or wondered if you’re just a little “delusional” for choosing to see the good—this one’s...
253
Sept. 9, 2025
From Depleted to Free: The Tiny Daily Practice That Actually Works
Hey mama—this one is powerful. Meet Jennifer, one of my incredible clients who went from feeling completely depleted to living a life that feels free, vibrant, and so full of joy. She’s lost 65 pounds (yes, 65!)—but more importantly, she’s found true happiness and energy she didn’t even know was possible. And the best part? It started with a tiny daily practice she didn’t even want to do at first: journaling. If you’ve ever thought “ugh, journaling is not for me,” this episode might just chang...
252
Sept. 2, 2025
Why I HAD to Create "Free the Moms" — My Mission
The Yummy Mummy Podcast is evolving, babes. Welcome to Free the Moms—a new chapter, a new mission, and honestly, the most personal one I’ve ever shared. This first episode is raw, real, and probably the most vulnerable I’ve ever been on the mic. I tell the story of why this podcast had to shift. Here’s the truth: my mom did everything “right.” She was the "Pinterest mom" before Pinterest existed—holidays, snacks, PTO, all of it. But she never put herself on the list. And the toll of that? It’s...
252
Sept. 2, 2025
"Lose Weight for the Last Time" is now "Free The Moms"!!
Welcome to Free the Moms! 🎉 For years I’ve been helping women break free from diet culture and food drama, but I realized the cages go so much deeper. Mom guilt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, not putting ourselves on the list… it’s time to end all of it. On this show, I’ll be having real, unfiltered conversations about what it actually takes to live free as a mom. You can expect: ✨ Tools and coaching to help you put yourself first ✨ Honest stories (the messy and the magical) ✨ Support to ...
250
Aug. 19, 2025
Menopause & Weight Loss: LIVE Coaching on How to Follow Your Plan When Temptation Hits
Hey mama! Ever promised yourself you’d finally stick to your plan—only to have vacation or family gatherings derail everything? 🙋♀️ In today’s episode, I’m giving you a front-row seat to a real live coaching session with Amy, a tapping practitioner navigating menopause weight gain, family trips, and allll the temptations (ice cream, baklava, cookies—you name it). You’ll hear exactly how we uncover the sneaky thoughts and old patterns keeping her stuck—and create powerful strategies on the spot...
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Aug. 12, 2025
How to Live Abundantly Now: Cathy Heller on Tuning Your Frequency, Releasing Mom Guilt, and Trusting Your Inner Voice
Hey babe—are you waiting for the perfect body, the dream house, or that “right moment” to finally feel abundant? What if you could have that feeling right now without changing a single thing? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Cathy Heller—author, podcaster, and abundance queen—to talk about tuning your inner frequency, ditching mom guilt, and becoming the kind of woman who attracts what she wants by being it first. We get into how this work directly connects to weight loss, why feel...
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Aug. 4, 2025
She Lost 60 lbs on a GLP-1—Then Got Stuck… Here’s What Finally Set Her Free
If you’ve ever thought GLP-1s were the “easy way out” or felt stuck at a plateau even *with* meds or weight loss tools… this episode is going to blow your mind. Dr. Kasi Lacey is a psychologist, confidence coach, and keynote speaker who used a GLP-1 medication to drop 60 pounds—but then hit a wall. Enter: The Yummy Mummy Experience. In this inspiring (and hilarious) convo, she shares exactly what helped her *finally* get to the root of her emotional eating, scale drama, and all-or-nothing thin...
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Aug. 1, 2025
I Lost 34 Pounds—and Found My Freedom
Hey, mama. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to lose weight or if your body is “just stuck,” this episode is for you. Melissa’s story is your proof that it’s never too late—and that your freedom is on the other side of those excuses we’ve all believed. Melissa lost 34 pounds through the Yummy Mummy Experience—but that’s just the beginning. She shares how decades of fear, medical issues, hormone shifts, and even gaining weight on a previous weight loss challenge didn’t stop her once ...
246
July 29, 2025
The Drop 8 Diaries: What to Do When Progress Feels Too Slow
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right and still not seeing the results you want—this episode is for you. Today we’re checking in with Drop 8 Diaries and Meghan, who’s three weeks into her July journey and feeling... kinda stuck. She’s down 2 pounds—but her brain says, “Not enough.” If that sounds familiar, hit play. This convo is the exact support you need to keep going when your motivation starts to fizzle. We’re talking real-life roadblocks, body honesty, hunger cues, and ho...
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July 24, 2025
The Drop 8 Diaries: Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
Hey babe, have you ever had a week where life feels like a lot—grief, stress, work chaos—and the scale just won’t budge no matter how on-plan you are? That’s exactly what this episode is about. We’re back with another Drop 8 Diaries check-in with Meghan, who’s 11 days into her goal to lose 7–10 pounds this month. But this isn’t just about weight. It’s about what it looks like to keep showing up for yourself even when it’s hard—and why that’s a bigger win than the number on the scale. You’ll he...
244
July 16, 2025
The Drop 8 Diaries: how to keep going when you don't want to
Hey babe! This is your real-time peek inside the Drop 8 Diaries—and this one’s got all the juice. In this IG Live check-in, Meghan gets super real about what’s happened in the first 9 days of her July goal to lose 7–10 pounds using the Yummy Mummy Method. Spoiler: it hasn’t been “perfect”—and that’s exactly why you’ve got to listen. Because this is the stuff that actually blocks most women from losing weight (and keeping it off). From vacation weight wobbles to intense personal struggles, Megh...
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July 11, 2025
The Drop 8 Diaries: When Grief Hits in the Middle of a Weight Loss Journey
Oh boy—get ready to cry, cheer, and definitely relate. In this Drop 8 Diaries check-in, Megan is just seven days into her journey…and already in the thick of it. She's honoring her protocol, doing everything “right,” and still—the scale is up. Add in a deeply emotional family crisis, and Megan’s not just fighting to lose weight—she’s fighting to keep it together for everyone around her. In this raw, powerful episode, we talk about: • What to do when the scale won't budge (and life is lifing) ...
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July 8, 2025
The Drop 8 Diaries: The Scale Went Up, Now What?
Hey mama, welcome back to another raw and real installment of the Drop 8 Diaries with Meghan Weaver! 🎉 If you’ve ever let the number on the scale hijack your mood, this episode is going to speak directly to your soul. Meghan is just three days into her month-long goal, and she’s already staring down the mental drama that comes with a surprise scale bump—even after nailing her protocol on vacation (go, Meghan! 💃). But instead of spiraling, we coached through it. What came out? Pure gold. We’re ...
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July 1, 2025
The Drop 8 lbs Diaries: Session One
Hey, babe! Welcome to the first-ever Drop 8 Diaries—a real-time, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s actually like to lose 8 pounds in one month using the Yummy Mummy Method. And our guest? The amazing Megan, a Yummy Mummy client who’s already dropped nearly 60 pounds and is back for more! This isn’t about willpower or punishment. It’s about structure, support, and showing up with fun and ease. In this episode, Laura and Megan break down exactly how they’re approaching this next chapter—from se...
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June 24, 2025
When I Finally Trusted That Gut Feeling… I Lost the Weight
You know that tiny voice inside that whispers “there’s more”? The one you’ve maybe ignored because you’re too busy, too tired, or just plain skeptical? This episode is for her. I’m joined by my radiant friend and psychic medium Jenni Conn to talk about what happens when you stop outsourcing your power and finally start listening to yourself. My soul got freaking nourished by this!! Because what if your weight isn't really about the food—or even your body? What if it's a signal from your soul t...
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June 17, 2025
Why being a "good mom" is keeping you stuck
Ever feel like you're doing motherhood by the book—but the book was written by someone who forgot moms are actual humans? This episode hits hard if you’ve been silently following the rules, checking the boxes, and still wondering, “Wait…where did I go?” Dr. Gertrude Lyons is here to help us unravel those inherited “codes” that say good moms should martyr themselves—and show us how to rewrite them with joy, freedom, and our own damn values. This episode is your permission slip—and your roadmap—...