Laurie James
Somatic coach for midlife women after divorce
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Life transitionsDivorce recoveryGrief and lossRetirement and midlifeDating after divorceDating over 40Stress and burnout |
| Works with | Women, People over 40 and Parents |
| Also coaches | Dating coach and Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Credentials | Certified somatic practitioner |
| Practice | Confessions of a Freebird |
Laurie James is a somatic coach and author who helps midlife women heal after divorce, loss, and big life changes. He hosts the Confessions of a Freebird podcast, which has 134 episodes since 2023. He wrote the memoir Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go. He is a certified somatic practitioner. He has lived through divorce and caregiving himself, and he teaches body-based tools for starting over.
What Laurie helps with
Laurie works with people in midlife who feel stuck after divorce, loss, or an empty nest. He uses body-based tools to help them build a life that fits who they are now.
- Healing after divorce
- Coping with grief and loss
- Adjusting to an empty nest
- Dating again after divorce
- Caregiving stress in the sandwich generation
- Trauma healing and working with anger
- Reinventing life in midlife
- Calming the nervous system
Who Laurie works with
Laurie's audience is people in midlife. Many are going through divorce, an empty nest, or loss. Some are in the sandwich generation, caring for family while feeling worn down. Others are starting over and thinking about their next chapter.
How Laurie works
Laurie uses somatic coaching, which builds body awareness and helps people notice what they feel. He shares these tools through his podcast, which releases three episodes a month. He also offers a free beginner's guide to somatic healing, a core values exercise, and a nervous system regulation starter kit. He offers a free inquiry call for people who want to work with him.
Background and qualifications
Laurie James is an author, podcaster, certified somatic practitioner, and coach. He wrote Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go. He has hosted the Confessions of a Freebird podcast since 2023 and has released 134 episodes. His guests include therapists and other experts on topics like anger, midlife career change, and relationships. He is a mother of four, has been through divorce, and has cared for family members.
Laurie James pricing
Programs and services
- Free inquiry call
- Somatic coaching
- Free Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing
- Nervous system regulation starter kit
- Confessions of a Freebird podcast
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The CoachVouch take
Laurie is a certified somatic practitioner who has lived through divorce and caregiving himself and writes about it in his memoir.
Best for midlife women who are healing after divorce or loss and want body-based tools to rebuild their lives.
Common questions
How much does Laurie James charge?
Coaching with Laurie runs $115 to $175 an hour. Message Laurie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laurie James help with?
Laurie James helps with healing after divorce, coping with grief and loss, adjusting to an empty nest and dating again after divorce.
Is Laurie James certified?
Laurie James lists: Certified somatic practitioner.
Does Laurie James offer a free way to try his work?
Yes. He offers a free beginner's guide to somatic healing and a free core values exercise. He also offers a free inquiry call.
What topics does Laurie James cover on his podcast?
He covers divorce, grief, trauma healing, anger, dating again, finances, caregiving, and reinvention. New episodes come out three times a month.
How do I contact Laurie James?
Send Laurie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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