Episode 29: “Finding Your Way Back to Your True Self” — Lara Portelli on Healing from Complex PTSD, Self-Worth and New Beginnings

In this powerful episode, Moana Robinson chats with Lara Portelli, an award-winning author, mentor and host of Midlife Unplugged: The F-It Years, a podcast that explores the raw, real and often life-changing conversations that come with midlife.Lara opens up about her unconventional childhood, her experience with domestic violence, workplace bullying, coercive control, and the long journey of rebuilding her self-worth. She reflects on becoming Divorced at 50, being diagnosed with complex PTSD, and the moment she realised she could no longer keep pushing down the truth of how she felt.With honesty, humour and courage, Lara shares how she began finding her way back to her true self. She talks about learning to trust her gut, setting stronger boundaries, gathering the tools to cope with life, and understanding that healing does not happen overnight. Sometimes, as Moana beautifully compares, it is like a wardrobe edit — slowly letting go of what no longer fits.Moana and Lara also chat about the upcoming Sakura Lab Diamonds Australian Launch with Shar Moore, held on 9 June 2026 at B Styled for Life Studio, 15 Price Street, Southport. Sakura means new beginnings and blossoming, making it a beautiful reflection of Lara’s story — a woman learning to shine brightly, step into her next chapter and create a life that finally feels true to who she is.Connect with Lara Portelli:📢 ⁠LinkedIn⁠📢⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠📢⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook📺 You may also watch the full interview on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ — please follow and subscribe🎙️ ⁠Website