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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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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

 

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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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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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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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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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EP459: Try This to Hold Strong Boundaries with Confidence

May 18, 2026

Boundaries are essential for self-respect, well-being, and mental health. However, the difficulty often lies in upholding those boundaries consistently. This week, we challenge you to assess your existing boundaries, create new ones where necessary, and prepare responses that help enforce them with confidence and clarity. Thrive by taking control today!

 

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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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EP458: How to Stay Centered on Your Winding Career Road with Lynn Mull

May 15, 2026

Always chasing the next goal can leave you exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from the life you're living right now. In this episode, Lynn Mull shares a powerful mindset shift using the metaphor of a winding mountain road to explain how mindfulness, self-reflection, and short-term priorities can help you move forward without burning out. Laura Jane and Lynn explore boundaries, energy management, self-care, and why "filling up first" changes everything. Listen in to learn how to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move through life with more clarity, ease, and intention.

 

Key takeaways to listen for 

  • What life is: A winding mountain road or a straight ladder to success

  • Small pauses and check-ins: How can it prevent burnout 

  • Why being called "selfish" may actually mean you're honoring your boundaries

  • How visualization, reflection, and daily rituals can shift your mindset

  • The difference between saying "I can't" and "I'm choosing not to"

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Lynn Mull
Lynn Mull is a holistic midlife career coach, Reiki Master, energy healer, and writer who helps women reconnect with their inner wisdom, align their energy, and create more purpose-driven lives and careers. After spending more than 20 years in high-pressure financial services and corporate leadership roles, she transitioned "from Wall Street to wellness," blending practical career strategy with intuitive healing modalities including Reiki, somatic work, visualization, and coaching. Through her coaching, workshops, and healing sessions, Lynn helps clients navigate burnout, life pivots, and mid-career transitions while building a more aligned, balanced, and soul-centered version of success.

 

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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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EP457: How to Hold onto Your Self-Worth When Digital Beauty Keeps Raising the Bar with Gretchen Andrew

May 13, 2026

Scrolling social media can make it feel like everyone else is flawless while you somehow fall short. In this episode, Gretchen Andrew unpacks how AI beauty filters, digital edits, and social media algorithms are reshaping beauty standards and quietly impacting self-worth, confidence, and mental health. Together, Laura Jane and Gretchen explore the pressure to "fix" ourselves, the emotional toll of comparison culture, and why true confidence starts from within. Listen in to rethink the way you see yourself and begin reconnecting with the beauty that already exists inside you.

 

Key takeaways to listen for 

  • The hidden way AI filters are teaching us what beauty is "supposed" to look like

  • What happens when edited faces become more familiar than real ones

  • The question to ask yourself before changing your appearance

  • Emotional cost of growing up surrounded by impossible online beauty standards

  • Small self-love practices that can slowly rebuild confidence and self-acceptance

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Gretchen Andrew

Gretchen Andrew is an artist, writer, and former Silicon Valley engineer whose work explores the intersection of technology, identity, AI, and internet culture. Known for blending traditional art with digital systems, she gained international attention through projects that challenged algorithms, search engines, and the influence of tech on modern life. Her latest body of work, Facetune Portraits, examines beauty filters, AI-driven self-image, and the growing impact of digital perfection on identity and self-worth. Through painting, embroidery, performance, and conceptual art, Andrew continues to spark conversations about authenticity, technology, and the psychological effects of online culture.

 

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SPONSOR 

 

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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