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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.

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269: The Art of Fighting Fair with Tannaz Hosseinpour Jan 13, 2026

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If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of miscommunication, emotional shutdown, or repeated arguments in your relationships—this episode will change the way you view conflict, connection, and your own nervous system.

Tannaz is a couples therapist and the founder of Minutes on Growth, and she joined me to talk about how to build safer, deeper relationships through both inner and relational work. From how to “fight fair” to why emotional regulation is essential for true intimacy, this conversation is full of gentle wisdom and powerful truth bombs.

We explore how to stay present in the moment (especially when emotions are high), how to communicate needs clearly without shame or blame, and why tending to our inner child is often the key to real repair. Whether you're navigating a romantic relationship, a close friendship, or a family dynamic—this episode offers practical tools to bring more safety, trust, and intimacy to every interaction.

In this episode:

Why “fighting” isn’t bad—but how you fight matters
The nervous system’s role in conflict (and what to do when you’re dysregulated)
How to recognize when you’re protecting instead of connecting
Communication strategies that prevent shutdown and deepen connection
The difference between relational skills and inner work—and why we need both
Building emotional safety through self-awareness, boundaries, and vulnerability
How to use curiosity instead of assumption in hard conversations
Tools to return to your body and regulate in real time

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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 268: Stop Shrinking: The Everyday Ways You Make Yourself Smaller Jan 10, 2026

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You might be shrinking yourself in ways you don’t even realize.

From softening your voice to holding your pee during a meeting—this Powerback® episode is a wake-up call for the everyday ways women unconsciously minimize their presence. LauraAura shares personal stories, including a powerful moment where walking on her tiptoes in her own home triggered a deep realization about how learned behaviors from childhood still show up in our bodies, words, and choices today.

This isn’t about becoming louder or flashier. It’s about noticing where you’ve been hiding and reclaiming your space—one move at a time.

In this episode:

Sneaky ways you might be minimizing your presence (without even knowing it)
How your body holds onto learned behaviors from childhood
The moment Laura realized she was still walking quietly to stay safe
Why shrinking shows up in your wardrobe, voice, energy, and physical space
Gentle, doable shifts to help you reclaim your voice and space

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268: 5 Steps that will help you organize anything and everything with Tracy Hoth Jan 06, 2026

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What if organizing your calendar, inbox, or business systems wasn’t just about being neat—but about feeling confident, clear, and in control?

In this episode, LauraAura is joined by professional organizer and coach Tracy Hoth to walk through her 5-step method to organize anything and everything in your life and business. Tracy shares the mindset shifts needed to get out of chaos and into flow, and how organization is less about color-coding and more about reclaiming your time and energy.

If you're a high-achiever with too many tabs open (mentally and literally), this is your permission slip to finally get things in order—with simplicity and sustainability.

In this episode

Tracy’s 5-step method to organize anything
How to stop overcomplicating your systems
Why disorganization isn’t about laziness
The connection between organization and self-confidence
How organizing one area can lead to momentum in others
A simple framework for staying organized as you grow
What to do when your system stops working
The biggest organization mistake most entrepreneurs make

Featured Guest

Tracy Hoth is a professional organizer and certified life coach with over 17 years of experience helping coaches and online business owners reclaim their time, boost confidence, and increase profitability through organization.

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If you’re craving clarity and structure—but your energy is scattered and you don’t know where to start—The Gutsy Collective is the supportive kickstart you've been missing.

This isn’t about rigid systems or perfection. It’s a space to rebuild your foundation, one small move at a time—with accountability, guidance, and real community support. Whether you're refining your routines or reinventing your next chapter, we’re here to help you simplify, stay consistent, and take bold steps forward.

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Powerback 267: Sometimes the bold move is choosing to not move Dec 19, 2025

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Growth doesn’t always mean doing more.

Sometimes the boldest, gutsiest thing you can do is pause—especially when everything is finally starting to work. In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura invites you into the discomfort of stillness: the unfamiliar space of thriving after years of chaos, survival mode, and overdoing.

If you're used to fixing, tinkering, and pushing… it can feel weird to let things work. But what if the next level isn’t in adding more—it’s in allowing what you’ve built to breathe, settle, and support you?

This is your permission slip to rest, hold, and not create a mess just because you're bored or uncomfortable with peace.

In this episode:

Why success can feel uncomfortable when you’re used to survival mode
The subconscious ways we sabotage momentum (even when we don’t mean to)
How to know if you’re adding more just because you’re bored or uneasy
Why “not moving” can be a power move—not a step backward
A set of reflection questions to help you decide your right next move

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Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute Clarity Session where we’ll explore what’s really next—whether it’s making a bold move or holding steady.

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267: Dismantling the Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler Dec 16, 2025

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The Imposter Complex isn’t just self-doubt—it’s a complex system that thrives on high achievement and keeps you stuck in perfectionism, comparison, and fear of visibility.

In this episode, I’m joined by Tanya Geisler, a renowned leadership coach and speaker who’s spent over 15 years helping people dismantle the Imposter Complex and step into their ICONIC impact.

We talk about the 12 lies the Imposter Complex tells you, how to spot its behavior patterns, and how to shift out of over-functioning and into clarity and self-trust.

This one’s a must-listen if you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “good enough,” “ready enough,” or “qualified enough” to take up space and lead.

In this episode:

What the Imposter Complex actually is—and why high-achievers are most affected
The 12 lies it tells you and how to interrupt the spiral
Why visibility is so hard for women (and what to do about it)
How to shift from proving to being
Why “capacity” and “clarity” are crucial for reclaiming your power
The role of rituals and sacred pauses in recalibrating your worth

Featured Guest
Tanya Geisler is a certified leadership coach, international TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who helps leaders overcome the Imposter Complex and step into their ICONIC impact. After a successful career in advertising, she became a leadership coach in 2007 and has since worked with thousands of executives, founders, and changemakers across industries—from tech and finance to fashion and politics—helping them lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Powerback 266: Control Is Keeping You Stuck Dec 11, 2025

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You say you’re ready for change—but are your actions aligning with that truth?

In this episode of the Powerback® series, we’re calling out the sneaky ways control shows up as procrastination. That curated plan, the hours “tweaking” your website, the spreadsheet that suddenly feels urgent… these tasks might feel productive, but they’re often clever distractions from the bold move you actually need to make.

LauraAura breaks down how to know when you’re in a control loop, how to spot the difference between perceived productivity and intentional momentum, and what happens when you release your white-knuckled grip and move anyway.

This is your permission slip to stop spinning in circles—and start making the moves that change everything.

In this episode:

Why control is often just procrastination in disguise
How to know when you’re “tinkering” instead of taking real action
What true intentional control looks and feels like
A powerful client story about visibility, speaking gigs, and the move that changed everything
Three questions to get out of the loop and into forward motion

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266: Make Decisions with Unshakable Confidence Using Human Design with Diamond Drip Dec 09, 2025

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What if the decisions you're agonizing over aren't actually that hard... you're just disconnected from how you are designed to decide?

This week on The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura is joined by award-winning speaker and Human Design guide Diamond Drip to explore how to stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting your inner knowing. If you’ve been feeling stuck in loops of overthinking, people-pleasing, or self-doubt—this episode will show you how to make decisions with unshakable confidence by working with your energetic blueprint, not against it.

No more outsourcing your power. No more waiting for “proof.” It's time to trust your gut, your design, and your path forward

✨ In this episode:

What it means to make decisions aligned with your energy type
Why traditional logic often leads to misaligned choices
How Human Design reveals your personal “decision-making strategy”
Signs you’re stuck in mental loops instead of embodied confidence
Releasing old stories that keep you second-guessing
Tools to rebuild trust in your intuition

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If you’re done circling the same questions and ready to trust yourself enough to move forward with clarity, confidence, and energy that feels good—Auralign is designed for you.

This 6-month group experience gives you:

A clear map for your next aligned move
Real-time coaching to shift through resistance
Confidence to make bold decisions without the burnout

You already know what you want. It’s time to stop hesitating and start living it—on your terms.

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Powerback 265: How to have a defining year Dec 04, 2025

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2026 has big energy—and it’s calling you to move.
But here’s the thing: creating a defining year doesn’t come from one flashy leap. It’s built on a series of foundational shifts.

In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura shares the 5 core moves that shaped her defining year—not just externally, but on a soul-deep, sustainable level. You’ll learn how to stop teetering, clear space, interrupt self-sabotage, and start acting like the version of you who already has what she wants.

This isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about moving smarter, showing up differently, and giving yourself permission to build a life that actually feels good.

Whether you’re pivoting, scaling, or ready to finally go all in—this episode will walk you through the inner and outer work to make this your year.

In this episode:

The actual work that creates a defining year (and why it’s not what you think)
Five specific Powerback® moves that helped LauraAura go from stuck to sprinting
How to reclaim time, shift habits, and act like the version of you who’s already there
What to do when your old self wants to creep back in

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Book a free 30-minute Clarity Session to explore which path—1:1 coaching, the Gutsy Collective, or Auralign—is the best next move for you.

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A 6-month experience for high-achieving women and business owners who are in the messy middle of their next chapter—and want personalized, real-time coaching, strategic clarity, and deep energetic support to move through it.
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265: How ADHD affects productivity, identity, and self-trust with Skye Waterson Dec 02, 2025

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ADHD isn’t just about focus or forgetfulness—it affects how you see yourself, your energy levels, your worth, and your ability to follow through. And if you’ve ever asked yourself “Why can’t I just do the thing?”, this episode will resonate deeply.

LauraAura is joined by ADHD coach and founder of Unconventional Minds, Skye Waterson, for an honest, insightful, and incredibly validating conversation about how ADHD impacts everything from productivity to personal identity. You’ll walk away with powerful reframes, self-trust tools, and a reminder that you’re not lazy—you’re wired differently.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your own brain or wished you could just “get it together,” this episode will offer you both compassion and tangible shifts.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What ADHD really looks like (and why it’s often misunderstood)
The emotional impact of ADHD on high-achieving women
Why traditional productivity hacks don’t work for neurodivergent minds
How to build systems and rhythms that actually support your brain
How to stop measuring your worth by your output
Why your self-talk matters more than any planner

Featured Guest: Skye Waterson

Skye Waterson is the founder of Unconventional Minds, where she helps women with ADHD transform overwhelm into clarity through personalized systems, neuroscience-backed tools, and radical self-acceptance. After years of struggling with her own ADHD symptoms—and being misdiagnosed—Skye built a coaching practice dedicated to helping women unlearn shame, ditch burnout, and create lives that support how their brains naturally work.

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Powerback 264: The #1 Move That Keeps Me Sane Nov 25, 2025

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You don’t have to wait until you’re maxed out to take your powerback.

In this Powerback® episode, I share the one move I rely on to regulate my energy—before I hit burnout. It’s something I come back to when I feel overstimulated, yes, but also something I practice regularly to stay grounded, clear, and focused.

If you’re naturally empathetic and tend to absorb the energy around you, this is a way to recenter yourself—especially when everyone else’s needs and emotions start to cloud your own. Whether your brain feels loud, your environment feels chaotic, or you’re just not feeling like yourself, this episode will help you reconnect to what keeps you sane (and how to make space for more of it).

In this episode you’ll learn: