What if your body isn’t just reacting—but actually trying to tell you something? 🤯

In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura is joined by the brilliant Dr. Anna Marie Frank, PhD, to explore how our bodies store emotions, thoughts, and unspoken truths. From anxiety to thyroid issues, chronic pain, and gut problems, your body is sending signals—are you listening?

Dr. Anna Marie dives into how unprocessed emotions can manifest as physical ailments, the connection between mindset and health, and how to realign with your authentic self to heal from within.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How unprocessed emotions show up in the body as physical ailments
✅ The link between thyroid issues and speaking your truth
✅ Why gut problems often stem from anxiety and control issues
✅ How following external formulas (instead of your authenticity) can create misalignment in the body
✅ The impact of energy, vibration, and thought patterns on your health
✅ Practical ways to shift out of an emotional mindset and into possibility

Whether you’ve ever felt “off” with no medical explanation or you’re navigating stress-induced symptoms, this episode will open your eyes to the true power of your mind and body connection.

What Does Gutsy Mean to You?
Dr. Anna Marie describes being gutsy as tuning into your inner wisdom, trusting yourself, and making the choices that align with your most authentic self—even when they feel uncomfortable.

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Last week, we talked about taking bold action when you know what you want.

But what if you don’t know? What if your brain feels foggy, the options feel overwhelming, or nothing feels quite right?

That doesn’t mean you’re lost. It means it’s time to pause—and come back to you.

In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to reconnect with your clarity—so you can stop spinning in indecision and start moving in a direction that actually feels aligned.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “I don’t know what I want” is usually a symptom—not the truth
  
  
• What drains clarity (and how to protect it)
  
  
• My favorite tools and prompts for reconnecting with your inner knowing
  
  
• Why clarity isn’t about having the whole plan—it’s about trusting your next yes
  
  
• A guided visualization to help you tap back into desire and direction

✨ Whether you’re at a big crossroads or just feeling off, this episode will help you quiet the noise and find your next move.

🎧 Listen now and join me for the Gutsy Moves Challenge to turn your clarity into bold, aligned action.

🎧 Listen now—and then take your clarity and put it into motion.

The Gutsy Moves Challenge is your next step:

5 days of bold decisions, real support, and simple action that gets you unstuck and in motion.

You’ve waited long enough.

Let’s move.

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What would happen if you stopped chasing quick fixes—and started healing at the root?

In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, I’m joined by Chitra Rochlani—wellness coach, intuitive healer, speaker, and author of The Warrior Mindset—to explore how to clear mental clutter, shift patterns, and reclaim your personal power.

Chitra shares her Peel, Feel, Heal (P.F.H.) Framework, designed to help leaders and individuals uncover what’s truly driving their behaviors so they can create sustainable change from within. We talk about how to balance mindset and intuition, why traditional self-help methods often fall short, and how to lead from a place of alignment, clarity, and courage.

In This Episode, We Explore:

✅ The 7 mindset shifts from The Warrior Mindset
✅ How to stop relying on surface-level fixes and address the root cause
✅ Practical ways to strengthen your intuition as a leader
✅ The Peel, Feel, Heal Framework in action
✅ How to turn mindset work into embodied, sustainable transformation

If you’ve been feeling stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, this conversation is your call to tune inward, trust yourself, and take the next bold step forward.

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You’ve done the work. You’ve gotten clear. And still… you hesitate.

In this episode, LauraAura calls out the real reason you keep holding back from the things you know you want—whether it’s a bold new beginning, a long-overdue ending, or a leap your heart is screaming for.

You’ll learn to spot the five core fears that are likely running the show underneath your hesitation—and how to take back your power from each one.

If you’ve been circling the same desire but haven’t moved yet, this one’s for you.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What your subconscious brain really wants—and how it’s keeping you stuck
  
  
• How fear disguises itself (and why movement is the antidote)
  
  
• What’s really behind the fear of visibility and not doing it “right”
  
  
• How to stop people-pleasing and start self-trusting
  
  
• A simple path forward using the Powerback® Process

“You’re not hesitating because you’re broken—your brain is just doing what it’s designed to do. But it’s time to give it new instructions.”

Ready to finally do the thing you’ve been putting off?

Join LauraAura for the upcoming Gutsy Moves Challenge, a 5-day group activation to stop hesitating and start creating a life that actually feels like yours.

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What if fear and excitement were actually the same thing? And what if you could train yourself to transform fear into fun? In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura sits down with extreme sports athlete and mindset coach Jennie Milton—better known as AdrenaJen—to explore the power of expanding your comfort zone, developing tolerance for discomfort, and staying calm under pressure.

From heli-skiing in Alaska to navigating real-life challenges, Jennie shares her FEAR Formula for pushing past limits, how to rewire your mindset for adaptability, and why the most courageous people aren’t fearless—they just take action anyway.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How to build tolerance for discomfort and why it makes you stronger
✅ Why fear and excitement feel the same—and how to flip the script
✅ Jennie’s FEAR Formula for navigating challenges with confidence
✅ The MacGyver Mindset—how to solve problems creatively under pressure
✅ Practical ways to calm a busy mind and ground yourself in high-stress moments
✅ The key to turning fear into fun through repetition and practice

Whether you’re facing a big transition, stepping into something new, or feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty, this episode will leave you fired up and ready to tackle whatever comes next.

What Does Gutsy Mean to You?

Jennie describes being gutsy as taking that next bold step in whatever journey you're on. It’s not about being fearless—it’s about having the courage to step outside your comfort zone and embrace the adventure ahead.

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Sobriety, sober curiosity, and mindful drinking are gaining momentum, and more people are questioning their relationship with alcohol. Whether you’re thinking about cutting back, exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle, or simply wanting to become more conscious about your drinking habits, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Tawny Lara, also known as The Sober Sexpert, to break down the realities of sobriety, the rise of non-alcoholic drinks, and how to set boundaries around drinking. Tawny shares her personal journey to sobriety, the myths around alcohol, and the societal shifts making it easier to embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle.

If you've ever felt pressured to drink, wondered how to navigate social settings without alcohol, or are curious about what life looks like without it, this conversation is packed with insights and encouragement to help you step into your power—without the liquid courage.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Tawny’s journey to sobriety and what led her to embrace an alcohol-free life
• The rise of the sober curious movement and what’s driving the cultural shift
• How alcohol impacts mental health, relationships, and personal growth
• The difference between sobriety, mindful drinking, and the sober curious lifestyle
• How to set boundaries with friends, family, and social situations when cutting back on alcohol
• The explosion of non-alcoholic beverages and how they’re reshaping social culture
• The power of intrinsic courage and how to stop outsourcing confidence to alcohol

Whether you’re thinking about cutting back, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or fully embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, this episode is for you.

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There’s a move you’ve been circling. You think about it. You journal about it. You even daydream about what life would look like if you actually went for it. And yet... you haven’t made it. Why?

In this episode, LauraAura breaks down the real reasons you’ve been avoiding your next bold move—and what finally happens when you stop hesitating and go for it.

If you’ve been craving change but keep finding reasons to delay, this one is your call to action.

What You’ll Learn:

• The subconscious real reason your body resists change (even good change)
• 3 major mindset blocks that keep women stuck (fear, guilt, and perfectionism—we see you 👀)
• Why “rocking the boat” isn’t the problem—it’s the beginning of your power
• How overplanning + needing all the answers is quietly killing your momentum
• What clarity, confidence, and momentum actually look like once you start moving
• The ONE next step you can take today to get out of your head and into action

✨ You don’t need the full plan. You just need the next yes.

Join The Gutsy Collective - You already know what you want. It’s time to stop circling, start trusting yourself again, and finally move toward it. Join a community where bold women rebuild self-trust, shift hesitation into momentum, and finally take gutsy action toward the life they actually want.

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Starting and scaling a business takes more than just a great idea—it requires strategy, resilience, and a willingness to pivot. In this episode, we’re joined by Colin McIntosh, the Founder and CEO of Sheets & Giggles, to dive into his entrepreneurial journey and how he’s built multiple successful businesses with a mix of humor, strategy, and sustainability.

Colin shares his experiences of getting fired, pivoting into recruiting, and eventually launching a multi-million dollar sustainable bedding company, along with new ventures like SheetsResume.com and DirtCheapCompost.com. We unpack how he validates business ideas before investing money, the importance of branding and differentiation, and why focusing on traffic, conversions, and AOV (average order value) is crucial for rapid growth.

If you’re looking for insights on how to test a business idea before launching, grow a brand with humor, and build companies that balance profit with purpose, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

Topics Covered:

• How Colin turned multiple job losses into entrepreneurial success
• The unconventional way he came up with the idea for Sheets & Giggles
• The importance of validating a business idea before investing money
• How to build a brand that’s authentic, engaging, and memorable
• The power of a strong brand voice and why founders should lean into their natural strengths
• Growth strategies: traffic, conversion rates, and increasing AOV
• Why entrepreneurs should avoid making their company their entire identity
• How Colin is applying his business expertise to new ventures like AI-powered resume reviews and composting services

Colin’s journey proves that entrepreneurship isn’t about having the perfect plan—it’s about taking action, testing ideas, and being willing to pivot when needed. Whether you’re launching a startup, refining an existing business, or just looking for inspiration, his insights on branding, validation, and growth offer practical takeaways you can apply right now. Success doesn’t come from overthinking—it comes from going for it. So, what’s your next move?

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