Welcome back to Season 2 of the podcast where Leanna & Laura spill the truth, share the laughs, and break down the realities of midlife, business, and everything in between! 🌿💪
This premiere kicks off with two fan-favourite segments — Banned Words and Confessions — before diving deep into a brutally honest chat about menopause, hormones, and health.
Laura opens up about her journey through fatigue, brain fog, and HRT — including a hilarious “crab walk” phase involving hormone gel 🦀 — while Leanna reflects on leadership, energy, and learning to prioritise well-being without guilt.
They also tackle a listener’s question about team resistance — offering smart, practical, and heartfelt advice for clinic and business owners navigating communication, money transparency, and what real leadership looks like.
It’s funny, raw, and full of the warmth and honesty that make this duo so relatable. 💛
Links:
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Timestamps:
00:00 🎧 Welcome to Season 2!
Leanna & Laura return with gratitude, giggles, and a few confessions from the archives ❤️
00:45 🚫 Banned Words Are Back!
The duo unveils this season’s new words that are officially off-limits — and the hilarious reasons why 😂
01:15 🙈 Confessions Time
Cue the laughter! Laura & Leanna share their latest real-life “oops” moments (because we’ve all been there)
02:10 🌞 Laura’s Health Journey
Vitamin deficiencies, fatigue, and finally getting to the bottom of it — including the turning point with HRT
03:25 💊 Menopause, Hormones & Honesty
Why talking openly about women’s health still matters — and how prioritising your body isn’t selfish
06:00 👩⚕️ GP visits & supportive doctors
Navigating care, research, and advocating for yourself
07:15 🦀 The Crab Walk Era
Laura’s hilarious experience with HRT gel — and how she finally found a better option 😂
08:09 🩹 Patch Life & Pill Problems
From messy gels to swallowing struggles — all part of the midlife adventure
09:40 😤 The Rage Is Real
How perimenopause can sneak up emotionally, and what’s helping Laura stay grounded
10:40 🧠 Why women are starting earlier
The generational shift no one’s talking about — and what it means for midlife health
11:55 💤 When fatigue takes over
B12 shots, naps, and the anti-nap brigade get called out 💤
12:20 🐶 Meet Laura’s new puppy!
Yes, the night sweats and puppy chaos make quite the combo 🌙🐾
13:18 💬 Checking In
Leanna & Laura reflect on their health, habits, and personal growth
14:00 📩 Listener Question: “How do I deal with resistance from my team?”
15:10 👥 Empathy Over Authority
Why effective leadership starts with understanding, not control
16:00 💸 The Money Talk
Why sharing financials with your team isn’t always a good idea — and what to do instead
18:00 🧍♀️ Clinic Culture & Clarity
Bringing your team on board through vision and communication
21:00 💬 Feedback That Works
How to give meaningful praise and constructive support
22:25 💡 Building Trust & Connection
The role of honest communication in creating a thriving workplace
23:50 💛 Final Takeaways
Midlife, leadership, and laughter — it’s all about being real and showing up for yourself and your team
