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**The Gutsy Podcast | Mindset, Personal Development & Entrepreneurship for Women**

The Gutsy Podcast is for women, entrepreneurs, and go-getters who are ready to stop holding back and start making gutsy moves in their lives and businesses. Gutsy is the belief and action that happens in the split second when you’re faced with a decision—but this time you choose to go for it instead of going back.

Hosted by Keynote Speaker and Coach, LauraAura, this show is your weekly guide to owning what you actually want, shifting the mind junk that’s been holding you back, and taking bold steps toward your goals.

Each week, you’ll get powerful insights, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories designed to help you break free from overthinking and overcomplicating. Whether you’re tuning in for a full episode or a quick Powerback® session, you’ll walk away with the confidence and clarity to stop fighting yourself and start going for it.

Desire drives you, but gutsy? That’s what gets it done.

Latest Episodes:

557: Clear the Energetic Clutter in Your Home: How to Align Your Space With Who You Are Becoming with K. Margaret Solorio Mar 24, 2026

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Your home isn’t just where you live — it’s constantly influencing how you feel, think, and show up.

In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura sits down with K. Margaret Solorio to explore the often-overlooked connection between personal growth and the energy of our spaces. Together, they unpack what energetic clutter really is, how it builds up over time, and why even small, seemingly insignificant items can quietly drain your energy and capacity.

This conversation dives into how to tune into your space, recognize what no longer aligns with who you are becoming, and make simple, intentional shifts that create more ease, clarity, and support — without needing a full remodel or massive overhaul.

If you’re doing the inner work but still feel heavy, stuck, or depleted at home, this episode will help you see your space as an ally in your growth, not something you’re pushing through or tolerating.

In This Episode

What energetic clutter is and how it naturally builds up over time
How your home can either support or drain your energy
Why small, everyday items can quietly impact your mood and capacity
The role of intention in creating supportive work and living spaces
How air, light, and nature help energy flow in your home
Why aligning your space is part of identity-level change

Resources from this episode

When Your Life Is Changing, Your Environment Has to Catch Up

If you’re doing the inner work but still noticing places in your life where you’re pushing, tolerating, or overriding how things feel, this is your invitation to pause and realign.

Auralign is a six-month group coaching experience for women who are ready to stop forcing change and start aligning their life and business with who they’re becoming — from the inside out.

This is where identity-level work meets real-world integration, support, and momentum — so your growth isn’t just something you think about, but something you live.

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Powerback 556: Stop Talking Yourself Out of What You Want Mar 20, 2026

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You get the idea. The nudge. The pull toward something new.

For a moment, you’re in it — imagining what it could look like, feeling the excitement.

And then hesitation hits.

Suddenly your brain floods with questions, doubts, and what-ifs… and the thing you wanted starts to feel complicated, unrealistic, or “not the right time.”

So you back off.

But here’s the problem: the idea doesn’t go away. It lingers. It circles. It keeps taking up space in your mind.

In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura breaks down what hesitation actually is, why it shows up, and how to move through it instead of letting it talk you out of what you really want.

Through real-life stories and coaching examples, she shares a simple way to interrupt the spiral, reconnect with yourself, and take the next step — before hesitation turns into regret.

In This Episode, LauraAura Shares

Why hesitation isn’t the problem — but what you do with it is
How to tell the difference between fear and a true “no” from your body
The reason ideas that matter keep circling back
A real-life story of moving through hesitation (and why it mattered)
How hesitation can quietly shape your decisions and identity
3 powerful questions to move from overthinking into action
Why your next level requires choosing yourself in uncomfortable moments

🔥 Auralign (6 or 12 Month Mastermind)

If you’re tired of sitting on the edge of your next move — thinking about it, circling it, but not fully stepping into it — Auralign is where that changes.

This is where we identify where you’re holding back, untangle the hesitation, and help you move forward in a way that actually feels like you.

You don’t need more ideas.
You need support seeing what you can’t see — and making the move.

👉 Learn more or apply:
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555: Stop Feeling Frazzled and Take Control of Your Time with Samantha Lane Mar 17, 2026

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Time management isn’t about hacks, prettier planners, or doing more — it’s about being honest with yourself and treating time like the finite resource it actually is.

In this episode, LauraAura is joined by Samantha Lane, founder of Origami Day, for a refreshingly grounded conversation about what time management really requires. Samantha shares how a life-altering health scare completely shifted her relationship with time — and why most people struggle not because they’re bad at time management, but because they were never taught how to think about it.

Together, they break down the mindset shift that changes everything, the habit patterns that keep people stuck in last-minute chaos, and Samantha’s simple, sustainable framework for prioritizing, planning, and protecting your time — without rigidity or overwhelm.

If you’ve ever felt behind, frazzled, or like you’re constantly playing catch-up, this episode will help you see time differently — and start working with it instead of against it.

In This Episode

Why time isn’t an idea — it’s a measurable unit
The mindset shift that makes time management possible
How “getting it done in the 11th hour” becomes a habit
The formula for real change: mindset + habits
Samantha’s 3-part framework: prioritize, plan, protect
Why weekly planning creates clarity, capacity, and calm
How one decision can save you hundreds of others
What it actually means to stop lying to yourself about time

Resources from this episode

Download Samantha’s FREE weekly planning sheet!

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Use code GUTSY at https://origamiday.com/discount/gutsy

Join Auralign: If your time feels tight or chaotic, it’s often a sign your life has shifted — and your systems haven’t caught up yet.

Auralign is a six-month group coaching experience for women ready to align their time, energy, and decisions with who they’re becoming.

Learn more at lauraaura.com/mastermind

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Powerback 554: Overwhelmed in the Middle of a Big Change? Ask Yourself This Mar 12, 2026

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There’s a specific kind of overwhelm that shows up when you’re in the middle of something.

You’ve already decided to make the move. You’ve started the pivot, the reinvention, the change in your life or business. But suddenly the noise kicks in — the to-do lists, the emails, the sticky notes, the pressure to know exactly what comes next.

And instead of feeling clear, you feel stuck.

In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura shares a simple but powerful question that can immediately help you refocus when things start to feel chaotic: Do I need a lift, or do I need an offload?

This practical tool helps you honor your energy, move forward without forcing yourself into burnout, and make meaningful progress — even when you’re overwhelmed.

If you’re navigating a transition and wondering where to focus next, this episode will help you find your footing.

In This Episode, LauraAura Shares

• Why overwhelm often happens when you're already in motion
• The powerful question that helps you regain clarity quickly
• The difference between a “lift” task and an “offload” task
• How honoring your energetic capacity increases momentum
• Why progress doesn’t have to feel hard to count
• How this framework helps you stop forcing productivity
• Real-life examples from business, personal change, and big life transitions

Resources from this episode

If you're standing on the edge of a change — in your life, career, relationships, or business — and wishing you had the right people around you to support the process, that’s exactly what The Gutsy Collective is for.

Inside the community, women are learning how to trust themselves, build confidence, and actually take the next steps they've been thinking about for months (sometimes years).

It’s coaching, conversation, and real-time support from women who are also making bold moves in their lives.

👉 Start your free 30-day trial at https://lauraaura.com/gutsy-collective/

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553: Releasing the Old to Hear What’s True with Alice Nova Mar 10, 2026

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If you’ve ever felt like your body knows something your brain isn’t ready to admit—this conversation will speak directly to you.

In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura is joined by intuitive energy practitioner Alice Nova, who shares her path from burnout and identity loss to deep energetic healing. Together, they unpack how to release patterns that no longer serve you, move through resistance with grace, and reconnect with your own intuitive power—one small step at a time.

This episode is both grounding and expansive—an invitation to slow down, feel more, and reclaim your inner clarity.

In this episode

How unprocessed emotions create energetic “charges” in the body
The real reason resistance isn’t a flaw—but a form of protection
Letting go of identity attachments when the old path no longer fits
How to release emotional energy without feeding the story
Rebuilding trust with your body and intuition
Reconnecting with play and creativity as a sign of healing
Why small steps create real transformation (and nervous system safety)

Resources from this episode

Want a space to practice this kind of inner work and communication in real time? Come join The Gutsy Collective — a space for high-achieving women building new foundations and making the small, consistent moves that matter. This is where we practice being seen, heard, and supported—together.

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Powerback 552: What “Taking Up Space” Actually Means (And How to Start) Mar 06, 2026

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“Take up space.”

You’ve heard the phrase everywhere — motivational posts, leadership advice, empowerment quotes. But what does it actually mean?

In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura breaks down the real, practical meaning behind taking up space and why it matters so much for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves to fit expectations.

Taking up space isn’t about being loud or reckless. It’s about choosing yourself in the moments when you would normally hold back — using your voice, expressing who you are, and showing up fully instead of conforming.

Through personal stories, practical questions, and real-life examples, LauraAura shows how small shifts in self-expression, confidence, and decision-making can create powerful ripple effects in your life, career, and the people around you.

If you’re ready to stop dimming your light and start practicing what it means to choose yourself, this episode will show you where to begin.

In This Episode, LauraAura Shares

• What “taking up space” really means beyond motivational quotes
• Why women often shrink themselves without realizing it
• How conformity shows up in work, communication, and self-expression
• The subtle ways we hide our voice, ideas, and presence
• Why taking up space is about choosing yourself — not being louder
• The ripple effect that happens when women stop holding back
• Questions to help you start taking up space today

Resources from this episode

Join The Gutsy Collective

If you’re ready to practice showing up more fully — using your voice, prioritizing yourself, and making the moves you’ve been thinking about — The Gutsy Collective is where that work happens.

Inside the community, women are building clarity, confidence, and momentum together while learning how to take up space in their lives and careers in ways that feel aligned and sustainable.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

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551: Shadow Work, Fear, and the Hidden Patterns That Block Your Boldest Moves with Danielle Massi Mar 03, 2026

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You’ve probably heard the term shadow work — but what does it actually mean, and how does it impact your ability to move forward in life and business?

In this episode, LauraAura sits down with Danielle Massi, a shadow work expert and former psychotherapist, to break down what shadow work really is, where it comes from, and why unconscious patterns often shape our decisions more than logic or motivation ever could.

Together, they explore how fear is often mistaken for intuition, how early life experiences wire the brain and body, and why unresolved patterns can quietly keep you stuck — even when you’re deeply committed to growth. This conversation blends neuroscience, psychology, and real-world examples to show how healing the root of your patterns can unlock clarity, confidence, and momentum.

If you’ve ever felt blocked, hesitant, or frustrated by repeating cycles you can’t explain, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface — and how to move forward with greater awareness and trust in yourself.

In This Episode

What shadow work actually is — and why most people misunderstand it
How unconscious patterns form in the brain and influence adult behavior
Why fear is often mistaken for intuition
How early experiences quietly block confidence and bold action
The difference between looping in talk therapy and resolving patterns at the root
Why curiosity creates movement without force
What comes after healing — and how to integrate change in real life

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Resources from this episode

Ready to Go Deeper?
If this episode stirred something and you’re ready to stop looping, trust yourself more fully, and move into your next chapter with clarity and momentum, Auralign may be your next step.

Auralign is LauraAura’s six-month group coaching experience for women who are done circling the same patterns and ready to align who they are with how they move — in life and business.

Learn more at lauraaura.com/mastermind

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Powerback 550: Burned Out Doing What You Love? Here’s What to Fix Feb 26, 2026

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Burned out doing something you actually love?

You’re not crazy. And it doesn’t mean you picked the wrong thing.

In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura unpacks why burnout often shows up inside the very work you care about most. When people-pleasing, overcompensating, and old hustle habits sneak into a new season, passion can quickly turn into pressure.

This episode walks you through how to protect your time and energy, identify your upper limit, and build systems that support sustainable success — so you don’t start resenting the thing you once felt called to do.

Because loving your work shouldn’t cost you your nervous system.

In This Episode, LauraAura Shares:

Why burnout can happen even when you love your work
How old habits (people-pleasing, proving, overworking) sabotage new seasons
The difference between learning the hard way and choosing to continue it
How to identify your true capacity and upper limit
Why protecting your energy is a leadership move
The exact process: Notice → Pause → Recalibrate → Systemize
How restructuring The Gutsy Podcast schedule restored her energy

Resources from this episode

🔥 Auralign Mastermind

If you’re in a growth season and realizing your next level requires different systems, different habits, and different boundaries — Auralign is where we build that infrastructure together.

Go to lauraaura.com/mastermind to learn more.

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549: The Rules Holding You Back from Feeling Good in Your Clothes with Ellie Steinbrink Feb 24, 2026

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What if the problem isn’t your closet—but the rules you’ve been silently following?

This week on The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura is joined by Ellie Steinbrink, a stylist and mindset mentor who helps women rebuild their self-image from the inside out.

We dive deep into the unspoken “rules” women absorb about how they should dress—rules shaped by childhood, culture, work environments, and fear of judgment—and how those beliefs quietly dictate what we wear, how we feel, and whether or not we let ourselves be seen.

This conversation is not about fashion. It’s about visibility, identity, and giving yourself permission to feel good—right now, as you are.

In this episode

The hidden “style rules” women follow without realizing it
Why visibility feels so vulnerable (and how to reclaim it)
How style becomes a form of self-trust and embodiment
What to do if you don’t even know what you like anymore
The truth about body changes, sizing, and shame
Why shopping isn’t the first step in a style transformation
Small, intentional shifts to feel like yourself again

Resources from this episode

The Style Mindset Reset: What's holding you back from your next level self? Find out what you may need to let go of in order to make an incredible and lasting style transformation.

Download at https://elliesteinbrink.myflodesk.com/stylemindset

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Powerback 548: Stop Living on Autopilot & Start Choosing With Intention Feb 23, 2026

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You make hundreds—if not thousands—of decisions every single day. But how many of them are actually intentional?

In this Powerback® episode, I unpack what it really means to stop living on autopilot and start consciously choosing your life—your words, your habits, your consumption, your tone, your energy.

Inspired by a conversation with a listener who chose “intentional” as her word of the year, this episode explores how sustainable change doesn’t come from burning everything down—it comes from micro, intentional shifts.

From the podcasts you listen to, to the corporate jargon you unconsciously absorb, to the way you show up in business or relationships… it all starts with noticing.

Because you are allowed to choose. More often than you’ve been led to believe.

In This Episode, you’ll learn:

Why autopilot keeps you stuck in patterns that don’t feel like you
The sneaky power of “should” and how it hijacks your decisions
How intentional consumption shapes your identity and next chapter
The exact 4-step framework: Notice → Pause → Choose → Move
A real-life example of how shifting my voice transformed my business results
Why micro decisions are where sustainable change actually begins

Resources from this episode

🔥 Join Auralign Mastermind

If you’re in a pivot, stepping into your next level, or ready to stop playing by rules that were never written for you—Auralign is where we refine your voice, your strategy, and your bold next move in real time.

Go to lauraaura.com/mastermind to learn more.

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