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The Laura Jane Layton Show

This podcast is for you; a woman who's been feeling incredibly tired and overwhelmed by the demands on your time, leaving you with little room for yourself, this podcast is dedicated to supporting you in reclaiming control over your life. It's designed for individuals like you who have given their all and find themselves drained, empty, and in need of a change. This podcast is a place where you can find guidance on how to prioritize yourself. Become your own best friend and silence that inner bully that has held you back. This podcast is crafted with busy professionals in mind, those who have lost a sense of self and are ready to take back control of their lives. You've worked tirelessly, and now it's time to redirect that dedication towards your well-being. Every week Laura Jane offers a new challenge, a small tweak in your mindset or daily routine that can reignite your authenticity and start enjoying life. These challenges are designed to be simple and powerful steps towards your self-care and fulfillment. Additionally, we bring you interviews with individuals who've been through the burnout journey and have found their way back to happiness and balance. These conversations aim to inspire you and provide insights that can guide your own path towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. This podcast is your companion on the journey to regaining control over your life. We're here to support you, and we believe that you can find the time and energy for yourself through this podcast. It's time to put YOU first and rediscover the joy in your life.
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EP464: How to Redefine Success on Your Own Terms with Chantell Preston

May 29, 2026

Ever feel like you're doing everything "right" but still feel exhausted, disconnected, or unhappy? In this episode, Chantell Preston unpacks the hidden lies many of us were taught about success, perfection, people-pleasing, and self-worth. Laura Jane and Chantell explore mindset shifts, self-compassion, vulnerability, boundaries, and how to stop living by rules that were never truly yours to begin with. Listen in to learn how to redefine success on your own terms and create a life that actually feels good to live.

 

Key takeaways to listen for 

  • Why chasing perfection often disconnects us from joy and fulfillment

  • Difference between "balance" and true life integration

  • How saying "let me get back to you" creates healthier boundaries

  • The fastest path to growth and self-awareness

  • An effective way to make you stronger for everyone around you

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Chantell Preston

Chantell Preston is a healthcare executive, growth strategist, investor, speaker, and founder of Preston Partners. With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare operations, strategic planning, and business development, she has built, scaled, and successfully exited multiple healthcare companies. Chantell currently serves as CEO of Facilities Management Group, overseeing multimillion-dollar healthcare operations across Texas and Nevada, while also advising organizations and leaders on growth, culture, leadership, and operational strategy. Through her speaking, consulting, and podcast Get Real, Get Results, she empowers high-achieving leaders, especially women, to overcome perfectionism, lead authentically, and create sustainable personal and professional success.

 

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Our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical or health advice, and you should not accept it as such. 

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Laura Jane Layton LLC is not responsible or liable for any claims made by external websites or education companies.

 

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EP463: How to Build Trust without Losing Yourself as a Leader with Dr. Darryl Stickel

May 27, 2026

Leading a team can feel overwhelming when uncertainty is high, and everyone is looking to you for answers you may not yet have. In this episode, Dr. Darryl Stickel breaks down what trust really means, why vulnerability is often misunderstood, and how strong leaders create safety, clarity, and collaboration even during uncertainty. Laura Jane and Dr. Darryl explore psychological safety, team growth, communication, and the power of benevolence in leadership and relationships. Tune in to learn practical ways to build deeper trust with your team, your family, and yourself. 

 

Key takeaways to listen for 

  • Why vulnerability is often a sign of strength, not weakness

  • The real reason uncertainty makes trust feel harder than ever

  • How leaders can create psychological safety within teams

  • Main difference between controlling employees and helping them grow

  • 2 simple things that strengthen relationships at work and at home

 

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About Dr. Darryl Stickel

Dr. Darryl Stickel is a globally recognized trust strategist, executive advisor, keynote speaker, and author specializing in the science and application of trust in leadership and business. As the founder of Trust Unlimited, he helps organizations and leaders build high-trust cultures that improve collaboration, innovation, performance, and long-term success. Darryl holds a PhD with research focused on trust in organizational relationships and is the author of Building Trust Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World. Through consulting, speaking, and executive coaching, he equips leaders with practical frameworks to strengthen credibility, communication, and human connection in increasingly complex environments.

 

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Our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical or health advice, and you should not accept it as such. 

If you need medical and/or health advice, evaluation, or consultation, then you must seek the advice of a qualified physician or healthcare provider in your area regarding any health and/or medical questions you have for your health condition. 

Do not ignore or delay your physician's advice or orders based on something you read on our site or hear on our podcast. If you're having a medical emergency or are dealing with health issues, please consult your physician and/or go to the hospital. 

Although every effort is put into making sure that all the information provided on laurajanelayton.com and on The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully® is accurate and updated, your reliance on any information provided by Laura Jane Layton LLC is solely at your own risk. 

Laura Jane Layton LLC is not responsible or liable for any claims made by external websites or education companies.

 

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EP462: Try This to Finally Put Yourself First

May 25, 2026

Are you always pushing yourself to "do better" but realize you're driven by others' expectations rather than your own needs? In this episode, we invite you to rethink your approach to self-improvement by focusing on your true desires and well-being. Learn to question why you feel the need to improve and whether you're doing it for yourself or to meet someone else's standards. Discover how to prioritize yourself, embrace your authentic goals, and embark on a transformative journey of personal growth where the only person you need to answer to is you.

 

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All the content found on our website or podcast at LauraJaneLayton.com and The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully ®, including images, audio, text, videos, infographics, and any other format of content, are provided for informational and/or educational purposes only.  

Our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical or health advice, and you should not accept it as such. 

If you need medical and/or health advice, evaluation, or consultation, then you must seek the advice of a qualified physician or healthcare provider in your area regarding any health and/or medical questions you have for your health condition. 

Do not ignore or delay your physician's advice or orders based on something you read on our site or hear on our podcast. If you're having a medical emergency or are dealing with health issues, please consult your physician and/or go to the hospital. 

Although every effort is put into making sure that all the information provided on laurajanelayton.com and on The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully® is accurate and updated, your reliance on any information provided by Laura Jane Layton LLC is solely at your own risk. 

Laura Jane Layton LLC is not responsible or liable for any claims made by external websites or education companies.

 

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EP461: How to Listen Past Assumptions and Build Real Understanding with Kathy Ziola

May 22, 2026

Ever try to open up to someone, only to get advice, interruptions, or a story about their own life instead of real support? In this episode, Kathy Ziola shares how empathy, compassionate communication, and active listening can completely transform the way we connect with others at home, at work, and in our closest relationships. Laura Jane and Kathy explore how to slow down, stay curious, and truly understand what someone is feeling before trying to fix the problem. Listen in to learn simple communication shifts that help people feel seen, heard, and valued.

 

Key takeaways to listen for 

  • Why most people want understanding before advice or solutions

  • The importance of checking whether you truly have the capacity to listen

  • How empathy helps people feel emotionally safe and supported

  • Listening for emotions and unmet needs instead of just facts

  • Main difference between empathy and problem-solving during difficult conversations

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Kathy Ziola

Kathy Ziola is a certified Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainer, author, counselor, and communication coach with more than 35 years of experience in personal growth, relationship dynamics, and healing work. As the founder of CommunicationWorks, she helps individuals, couples, and organizations cultivate authentic communication, emotional awareness, empathy, and compassionate connection. Kathy holds a master's degree in counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and earned certification through the Center for Nonviolent Communication. She is also the author of Live Compassion, a daily guide for integrating compassionate communication into everyday life. Through workshops, coaching, retreats, and trainings, Kathy empowers people to navigate conflict, deepen relationships, and live more authentically with presence and compassion.

 

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Are you ready to transform with a true BFF by your side? Find the perfect coach who's got your back, inspires your growth, and helps you hit every goal. Check us out at https://laurajanelayton.com/coaches/! 

 

All the content found on our website or podcast at LauraJaneLayton.com and The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully ®, including images, audio, text, videos, infographics, and any other format of content, are provided for informational and/or educational purposes only. 

 

Our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical or health advice, and you should not accept it as such. 

 

If you need medical and/or health advice, evaluation, or consultation, then you must seek the advice of a qualified physician or healthcare provider in your area regarding any health and/or medical questions you have for your health condition. 

 

Do not ignore or delay your physician's advice or orders based on something you read on our site or hear on our podcast. If you're having a medical emergency or are dealing with health issues, please consult your physician and/or go to the hospital. 

 

Although every effort is put into making sure that all the information provided on laurajanelayton.com and on The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully® is accurate and updated, your reliance on any information provided by Laura Jane Layton LLC is solely at your own risk. 

 

Laura Jane Layton LLC is not responsible or liable for any claims made by external websites or education companies.

 

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EP460: How Being You Strengthens Your Relationships at Work and at Home with Julie Nise

May 20, 2026

Feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or emotionally exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy? In this episode, Julie Nise unpacks how people pleasing, perfectionism, and fear of criticism quietly build pressure in our relationships and within ourselves. Laura Jane and Julie explore self-acceptance, boundaries, emotional triggers, and why protecting your peace starts with being honest about your needs. Tune in to learn how to let go of unhealthy expectations, communicate more openly, and create relationships rooted in authenticity instead of pressure.

 

Key takeaways to listen for 

  • Hidden resentment that builds underneath people-pleasing behavior

  • The difference between people who truly deserve access to your energy and those who don't

  • How criticism from childhood can shape your inner dialogue as an adult

  • A simple visualization exercise to quiet your internal critical voice

  • Why outcomes, not emotional reactions, should guide your decisions

 

About Julie Nise

Julie Nise is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, relationship trainer, speaker, and business consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and organizations improve communication and create healthier relationships. As the founder of Outcomes Only, she is known for her direct, results-driven approach that blends relationship coaching, NLP, communication strategy, and practical behavioral tools. Julie has worked with more than 8,000 clients and has appeared multiple times as a relationship expert on the Dr. Phil show. Through coaching, workshops, speaking engagements, and her Julie-911 podcast, she helps people strengthen personal and professional relationships with clarity, empathy, and actionable communication skills.

 

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Tired of feeling tired? Optimize your hormones and reclaim your energy. Test, don't guess – book your free coaching call today at coachadamhq.com!

 

All the content found on our website or podcast at LauraJaneLayton.com and The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully ®, including images, audio, text, videos, infographics, and any other format of content, are provided for informational and/or educational purposes only. 

Our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical or health advice, and you should not accept it as such. 

If you need medical and/or health advice, evaluation, or consultation, then you must seek the advice of a qualified physician or healthcare provider in your area regarding any health and/or medical questions you have for your health condition. 

Do not ignore or delay your physician's advice or orders based on something you read on our site or hear on our podcast. If you're having a medical emergency or are dealing with health issues, please consult your physician and/or go to the hospital. 

Although every effort is put into making sure that all the information provided on laurajanelayton.com and on The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully® is accurate and updated, your reliance on any information provided by Laura Jane Layton LLC is solely at your own risk. 

Laura Jane Layton LLC is not responsible or liable for any claims made by external websites or education companies.

 

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