Laura and Ali get back to their recording studio (Laura’s garden office) for a deeply honest conversation about the Full Moon in Scorpio. What starts as a catch-up quickly goes deep, covering astrology, healing, self-worth, grief, and the wisdom hidden inside our most painful experiences.

Key Takeaways

• The Full Moon in Scorpio is a truth-teller. If things feel messy and emotionally chaotic, that's the point — clarity comes after the confusion.
• You are not your wounds. You get to choose whether they make you or break you.
• Start simple with the moon: just notice what sign the full and new moon are in, and see how it resonates. Don't overthink it.
• The balsamic phase (3.5 days before the new moon) is one of the most overlooked parts of the cycle — use it to rest, retreat, and release.
• Manifesting isn't luck. It requires journalling, honesty, difficult conversations, and doing the inner work.
• When something from the past resurfaces, it's not a setback — it's another spotlight on your healing path.
• Self-love isn't arrogant. Choosing to be in a relationship from a place of "I want you" rather than "I need you" is one of the most powerful shifts you can make.

Tools & Practices Mentioned

• Oracle cards — specifically the Wisdom in the Wound deck (read in full on this episode)
• Birth chart / natal chart — understanding your houses and rising sign (mentioned: using an app or website to look up your chart)
• Moon circles — full and new moon group meditations; discussion of potentially moving to a fixed monthly date to cover the full cycle
• Journalling — a daily practice for emotional honesty and manifestation work
• Vision board — specifically for the New Moon in Taurus (~17th May) for manifesting travel and dreams
• Grounding practices — used in both personal wellbeing and corporate wellbeing talks

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Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritians UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

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In this heartfelt and honest episode, Ali and Laura pull oracle cards, dive deep into a neuro inclusion course Ali attended, and have a raw, unplanned conversation about the future of their joint venture, Inspire and Connect (I&C). They reflect on what success really means, why chasing other people's version of it can leave you hollow, and how to know when to let something go, even something you love.

Key Takeaways

• You are one in 8 billion — your unique experiences, hardships, and wisdom make you irreplaceable. No one else has your diamond.
• Equity over equality — meeting people where they are, rather than treating everyone the same, is how you truly show up for others. This applies in business, parenting, education, and leadership.
• The education system is outdated — built on the industrial revolution model, it wasn't designed for neurodivergent or individually-minded people. Change starts with awareness.
• Language matters in neurodivergency — "neuro minority" and "neuro majority" are emerging terms. Saying "we're all on the spectrum" actually undermines autistic people, the spectrum refers specifically to the autistic spectrum.
• Know when to let go — I&C served a massive purpose for many people, but holding on to something out of guilt or financial obligation can block new things from coming in. Every season has its end.
• Redefine your version of success — six and seven figures are noise if they don't align with what you actually need. Ask yourself: how much do I really need, and why?
• Business partnerships require space and respect — Ali and Laura's relationship has thrived because they've given each other a voice, respected each other's strengths, and not competed or blamed.
• Staying in your own lane — not comparing yourself to others, trusting the process, and being honest with yourself leads to real, grounded fulfilment.
• The Stretch card — drawn during the episode, it proved perfectly apt: both hosts have stretched enormously in the past year, growing individually even as I&C quietly paused.

People Mentioned

• Lisa Johnson — business coach and educator. Connect here.
• Kim Raine — mentioned as an educator and voice in the neurodivergency space whose work has influenced Ali. Connect here.
• Helen Daniel — referred to as their "beautiful unicorn," a speaker and educator in the neuro inclusion / neurodivergency space. Connect here.

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Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritians UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

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In this episode, Ali and Laura record for the first time from Ali's beautiful new home! The conversation flows freely across wellness, wine (alcoholic and otherwise!), perimenopause, nutrition, and the small daily choices that add up to big changes. They get real about the challenge of breaking habits formed in childhood, the pressure of feeding a family well on a budget, and why investing in your health is so important.

Key Takeaways

• The dopamine hit starts before the first sip, which means the ritual matters as much as what's in it.
• Healthy eating has to be sustainable, not a quick fix.
• The 80/20 rule works, find the version that keeps you consistent without tipping into obsession or restriction.
• Protein is the missing piece.
• Batch cooking is a non-negotiable for busy people. If you can't grab something healthy, you'll grab something terrible.
• Inflammation and perimenopause are linked. Knee soreness, water retention, stiffness getting off the sofa, these are signs worth paying attention to.
• Scan before you buy. We think we're making healthy choices but the ingredients tell a different story.

Books, Apps & Tools

We are not paid for recommendations but love shouting out about the things we love, the people that have helped and what works for us.

Ivy App — Scans food barcodes and scores products 0–100 on how natural and unprocessed they are. A real eye-opener (toasting waffles scored ~30; linguini pasta scored 100!). More info here.

Yuka — Similar food scanning app, also worth checking out. See more here.

Elevate Collagen — Marine collagen with Vitamin C, taken specifically for joints and knees. Ali noticed a difference within 3 weeks (full benefits at 12 weeks). Here is more info.

Creatine — Recommended for muscle recovery, energy, and joint support — particularly relevant during perimenopause. Lots of brands available but Laura uses Raw Sports version.

People

Steven Bartlett / Diary of a CEO — Podcast episode specifically covering creatine and its benefits. Worth a listen if you want to go deeper on the supplement side of things. Find on Spotify, itunes and Youtube.

Tonic Health — Content creator who breaks down food labelling, processed ingredients, and what's actually in your supermarket staples. Worth a follow here.

Laura's Personal Trainer Naomi— Works with Ali on both training and nutrition; uses a daily food photo check-in with personalised feedback on protein, balance, and choices. More info here.

Recipes Mentioned

Banana pancakes

Cottage cheese pancakes

Protein porridge

Chocolate cottage cheese mousse

Peanut butter bars

Three-bean chilli

Note: This episode's recording cut out two minutes before the end, and a second full episode recorded the same evening was lost due to microphone battery failure , gutting, but very on-brand. Stay tuned for the next one.

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