Laurie James
Somatic coach for midlife women after divorce
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Life transitionsDivorce recoveryRetirement and midlifeGrief and lossDating after divorceDating over 40Breakups and heartbreakStress and burnout |
| Works with | Women and People over 40 |
| 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 practitioner and coach who helps midlife women through divorce, loss, and life changes. She is the author of the memoir Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go. She hosts the Confessions of a Freebird podcast, which has 134 episodes since 2023. Her work uses body-based tools to help women heal, date again, and build a life that fits who they are now.
What Laurie helps with
Laurie works with people in midlife who feel stuck after divorce, loss, caregiving, or an empty nest. She uses the body as a starting point for change.
- Recovering after divorce
- Coping with grief and loss
- Healing trauma and working with anger
- Dating again after divorce
- Adjusting to an empty nest
- Recovering from caregiver strain
- Rebuilding finances and reinventing life in midlife
Who Laurie works with
Laurie's audience is people in midlife. Many are divorced or starting over after a loss. Others are in the sandwich generation, caring for both children and aging parents. Some are facing an empty nest or want a new chapter.
How Laurie works
Laurie uses somatic coaching, which works through attuning to the body. Her podcast pairs personal reflections with expert conversations and body-based strategies. Her free Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing gives new clients a first step into this work.
Background and qualifications
Laurie James is a certified somatic practitioner and coach. She wrote Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go. She has lived through divorce and caregiving, and she is a mother of four. She started her podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, in 2023 and has published 134 episodes. It features expert guests and covers grief, trauma, anger, dating, finances, and reinvention.
Laurie James pricing
Programs and services
- Confessions of a Freebird podcast
- Free Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing
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The CoachVouch take
Laurie combines somatic coaching with her own experience of divorce and caregiving, and shares it in a memoir and a podcast.
Best for midlife women rebuilding their lives after divorce, loss, or caregiving who want a body-based approach.
Common questions
How much does Laurie James charge?
Coaching with Laurie runs $115 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Laurie James help with?
Laurie James helps with recovering after divorce, coping with grief and loss, healing trauma and working with anger and dating again after divorce.
Is Laurie James certified?
Laurie James lists: Certified somatic practitioner.
Does Laurie James help with dating after divorce?
Yes. Dating again is one of the topics she covers in her coaching and on her podcast.
How do I contact Laurie James?
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