In this episode of Interrupted, I visit with Verla Wade to explore what it truly means to live in the present moment. Drawing from her experiences growing up on a farm and a lifetime of spiritual exploration, Verla shares how curiosity, awareness, and simple daily practices can help us reconnect with joy.

Our conversation dives into the lessons nature teaches us about being fully present, why curiosity is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth, and how living in the "now" can transform the way we experience life. Verla also reflects on the values she learned during her childhood on the farm and how those early experiences continue to shape her work today.

If you've been feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from joy, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that peace and fulfillment are often found in the simplest moments.

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Author, speaker, podcaster, and nonprofit leader Rae Ann Hall joins Laurie Hardie for a powerful conversation about emotional healing, resilience, personal growth, and finding purpose through adversity. Rae Ann shares how her own life experiences shaped her passion for helping others move forward with courage, connection, and a growth mindset.

In this episode, they talk about podcasting, leadership, overcoming challenges, healing from trauma, empowering women, and using your story to make an impact. Rae Ann also discusses her work with Grow NOW, community mentorship, and the inspiration behind her books and speaking platform. Perfect for listeners interested in personal development, mindset coaching, emotional healing, women in leadership, entrepreneurship, recovery, and transformational storytelling.

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn pain into purpose, this conversation will inspire you to keep moving forward.

Rae Ann Hall is the author of Six-Word Lessons on Emotional Healing and host of The Optimistic Choice podcast.

Website: Rae Ann Hall Official Website

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What happens when the unthinkable changes your life forever… and you have to find a way to keep going?

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Katie Steinle to talk about every parent’s worst nightmare—the loss of her son—and how that unimaginable grief reshaped her life and purpose.

Katie shares her personal journey through loss, healing, and transformation after losing her son Parker at just 18 years old. Instead of staying stuck in the pain, she found a path forward—one rooted in Human Design, energy alignment, and spiritual healing.

Today, Katie helps others reconnect with themselves through Human Design, quantum biofeedback, and energy work—guiding people to understand their unique blueprint and live more aligned, empowered lives.

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What does it really take to go from actor to writer and producer in the independent film industry?

In this episode of Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy, I sit down with Lilia Ahearn to talk about her new film Starlight and You, the realities of indie filmmaking, and what happens when creatives decide to stop waiting for opportunities and start producing their own movies.

We talk about acting careers, screenwriting, producing independent films, creative storytelling, and the determination it takes to bring a project to life in today’s entertainment industry. Lilia also shares behind-the-scenes insight into filmmaking, collaboration, and the growing world of independent cinema.

And because no conversation about filmmaking in the Pacific Northwest would be complete without it… we also talk about why living in Washington State practically guarantees you’ll end up making a Bigfoot movie at some point.

If you love independent films, acting, movie production, screenwriting, creative entrepreneurship, women in film, Pacific Northwest filmmaking, or stories about building your own path in the entertainment industry, this conversation is for you.

Learn more about Lilia Ahearn and her work here: Lilia Ahearn Official Website

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What happens to your relationships when the unthinkable happens—and the people closest to you don’t show up the way you need?

In this powerful episode, relationship coach Stephanie Fromwiller of Journeyline Coaching shares her personal journey through the loss of a child—and how that grief impacted her closest relationships, including her parents.

Instead of walking away, Stephanie chose a different path: setting strong, healthy boundaries that created space for healing and connection.

We talk about how grief affects communication, why people respond to loss so differently, and how to rebuild trust and connection after heartbreak. Stephanie also shares how her experience now shapes the work she does helping others navigate relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.

If you’ve ever struggled with family dynamics, felt unseen in your grief, or needed to set boundaries without losing connection—this episode will meet you right where you are.

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What if healing didn’t have to be complicated—and your body already knew what to do?

In this uplifting episode of Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy, I sit down with sound therapist SueZee Finley to explore healing through sound, energy, and simple daily practices that reconnect you to yourself.

SueZee shares her personal journey with lupus, caregiving, and the path that led her to sound therapy. We talk about how chronic stress and putting others first can take a toll—and how gentle practices like humming, sound frequencies, movement, and even skipping can support healing in powerful ways.

This conversation is a reminder that healing doesn’t always come from doing more—but from tuning in.

If you’re navigating caregiving, chronic illness, stress, or simply feeling disconnected from your body, this episode will open your eyes to a different, more intuitive way forward.

✨ Join SueZee for her weekly Sound Therapy Funshop Fridays: https://happinessnownetwork.com/sound-therapy-funshop-fridays

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People are walking out of this film… and sharing stories they’ve never told before.

What happens when a film gives people permission to finally share their stories? Filmmaker William Hopp reveals the journey behind The Abductee—from lost footage to powerful audience connections across the country. https://www.abducteemovie.com/

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What if your breaking point wasn’t the end… but the beginning of your real life?

In this episode of Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy, I talk with Pamela Sylvan about midlife reinvention, burnout recovery, and redefining what it means to step into elderhood.

After years of chronic stress and frequent ER visits, Pamela realized her life was no longer sustainable. Instead of continuing down that path, she made a bold decision—she walked away and created a new life rooted in health, purpose, and alignment.

In this episode, we explore:

• Midlife reinvention and starting over after burnout
• The truth about elderhood (it’s not about getting old)
• Listening to your body before it forces you to stop
• How to create new rituals that support healing and clarity
• Why it’s never too late to change your life

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning what’s next, this conversation will remind you that your next chapter is still waiting.

Connect with Pamela Sylvan: Website: https://pamelasylvan.com/the-missing-ritual-book Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.sylvan

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What if the life you built is the very thing that’s breaking you?

That’s the question Pamela Sylvan had to face after years of burnout and repeated trips to the ER.

In this honest and powerful conversation, she shares how she made the courageous decision to walk away from her old life and create something entirely new—one rooted in health, purpose, and truth.

We talk about what “elderhood” really means, why it’s not about aging but becoming, and how to recognize when your life is asking for something different.

If you’ve been quietly wondering if there’s more for you… this episode is your permission slip.

Learn more about Pamela: Website: https://pamelasylvan.com/the-missing-ritual-book Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.sylvan

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