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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 53 MIN

Does Manifestation Have Its Limits? With Laura Grady

from The Shadow Diaries · host Lurinda & Steph

Send us Fan MailTrigger Warning: HG PregnancyThe moment “just think positive” meets real pain, the whole personal development world gets tested. Today I’m joined by Laura Grady, a manifestation and mindset coach who’s equal parts grounded and honest, and we go straight into the messy truth of what mindset work looks like when your body is in survival mode.Laura shares her story with fertility struggles and complex health issues including endometriosis and PCOS, plus the emotional whiplash of miscarriage and the pressure people feel to “stay high vibe”. We talk about why the idea that you attract everything can turn into shame fast, and why a healthier approach is controlling the controllables while dropping the self-blame. If you’ve ever wondered where manifestation fits when life feels unfair, this conversation names the limits without throwing the whole concept away.We also unpack Laura’s second pregnancy, where hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) becomes relentless and is complicated by severe POTS symptoms and serious heart concerns. She walks us through hospital visits, drips, weight loss, medications, and the fear of what might happen next, all while parenting a toddler and relying on family support. It’s raw, practical, and deeply human.Finally, we bring it back to what actually helps: shadow work, emotional regulation, feeling safe in your body, and changing identity and subconscious patterns rather than chasing a shiny method. If you’re ready for grounded manifestation, mindset coaching insights, and a compassionate reality check, hit play then share the episode, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations.Find Laura:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauragradyy/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lauramanifestationReach out to us on Instagram!Steph is here and Lurinda is here.

Send us Fan MailTrigger Warning: HG PregnancyThe moment “just think positive” meets real pain, the whole personal development world gets tested. Today I’m joined by Laura Grady, a manifestation and mindset coach who’s equal parts grounded and honest, and we go straight into the messy truth of what mindset work looks like when your body is in survival mode.Laura shares her story with fertility struggles and complex health issues including endometriosis and PCOS, plus the emotional whiplash of miscarriage and the pressure people feel to “stay high vibe”. We talk about why the idea that you attract everything can turn into shame fast, and why a healthier approach is controlling the controllables while dropping the self-blame. If you’ve ever wondered where manifestation fits when life feels unfair, this conversation names the limits without throwing the whole concept away.We also unpack Laura’s second pregnancy, where hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) becomes relentless and is complicated by severe POTS symptoms and serious heart concerns. She walks us through hospital visits, drips, weight loss, medications, and the fear of what might happen next, all while parenting a toddler and relying on family support. It’s raw, practical, and deeply human.Finally, we bring it back to what actually helps: shadow work, emotional regulation, feeling safe in your body, and changing identity and subconscious patterns rather than chasing a shiny method. If you’re ready for grounded manifestation, mindset coaching insights, and a compassionate reality check, hit play then share the episode, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations.Find Laura:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauragradyy/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lauramanifestationReach out to us on Instagram!Steph is here and Lurinda is here.

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