Episode 1 - Midlife, Perimenopause & Motivation: Real Talk with Leanna & Laura

Welcome back to Season 2 of the podcast where Leanna & Laura spill the truth, share the laughs, and break down the realities of midlife, business, and everything in between! 🌿💪 This premiere kicks off with two fan-favourite segments — Banned Words and Confessions — before diving deep into a brutally honest chat about menopause, hormones, and health. Laura opens up about her journey through fatigue, brain fog, and HRT — including a hilarious “crab walk” phase involving hormone gel 🦀 — while Leanna reflects on leadership, energy, and learning to prioritise well-being without guilt. They also tackle a listener’s question about team resistance — offering smart, practical, and heartfelt advice for clinic and business owners navigating communication, money transparency, and what real leadership looks like. It’s funny, raw, and full of the warmth and honesty that make this duo so relatable. 💛   Links: Send in your confessions, questions and watch the podcast here https://www.horton-consulting.com/horton-hangout-podcast/     Horton Consulting website https://www.horton-consulting.com/ About us https://www.horton-consulting.com/abo... Laura’s instagram  https://www.instagram.com/laurahorton1/ Horton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hortonconsulting Horton Consulting YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HortonConsulting Laura Horton Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahorton/ Laura Horton Tik Tok  https://www.tiktok.com/@laurahortonconsult Leanna Best Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanna-best-042376121/ Leanna Best Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leanna_TCO_coach   Timestamps: 00:00 🎧 Welcome to Season 2!  Leanna & Laura return with gratitude, giggles, and a few confessions from the archives ❤️ 00:45 🚫 Banned Words Are Back!  The duo unveils this season’s new words that are officially off-limits — and the hilarious reasons why 😂 01:15 🙈 Confessions Time  Cue the laughter! Laura & Leanna share their latest real-life “oops” moments (because we’ve all been there) 02:10 🌞 Laura’s Health Journey  Vitamin deficiencies, fatigue, and finally getting to the bottom of it — including the turning point with HRT 03:25 💊 Menopause, Hormones & Honesty  Why talking openly about women’s health still matters — and how prioritising your body isn’t selfish 06:00 👩‍⚕️ GP visits & supportive doctors  Navigating care, research, and advocating for yourself 07:15 🦀 The Crab Walk Era  Laura’s hilarious experience with HRT gel — and how she finally found a better option 😂 08:09 🩹 Patch Life & Pill Problems  From messy gels to swallowing struggles — all part of the midlife adventure 09:40 😤 The Rage Is Real  How perimenopause can sneak up emotionally, and what’s helping Laura stay grounded 10:40 🧠 Why women are starting earlier  The generational shift no one’s talking about — and what it means for midlife health 11:55 💤 When fatigue takes over  B12 shots, naps, and the anti-nap brigade get called out 💤 12:20 🐶 Meet Laura’s new puppy!  Yes, the night sweats and puppy chaos make quite the combo 🌙🐾 13:18 💬 Checking In  Leanna & Laura reflect on their health, habits, and personal growth 14:00 📩 Listener Question: “How do I deal with resistance from my team?” 15:10 👥 Empathy Over Authority  Why effective leadership starts with understanding, not control 16:00 💸 The Money Talk  Why sharing financials with your team isn’t always a good idea — and what to do instead 18:00 🧍‍♀️ Clinic Culture & Clarity  Bringing your team on board through vision and communication 21:00 💬 Feedback That Works  How to give meaningful praise and constructive support 22:25 💡 Building Trust & Connection  The role of honest communication in creating a thriving workplace 23:50 💛 Final Takeaways  Midlife, leadership, and laughter — it’s all about being real and showing up for yourself and your team