LaurieAnn Campbell: A Life of Reinvention, Handwriting Analysis, and Midlife Bulimia Recovery

What does it take to lose everything, live in a barn for three years, and come out the other side with a mission to help others?LaurieAnn Campbell—author, Masters Certified Handwriting Analyst/Grapho-Therapist, podcast host, and midlife bulimia recovery advocate—joins us for an extraordinary conversation about reinvention, resilience, and embracing a life full of unexpected twists.Born in Montreal and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, LaurieAnn Campbell has always been a trailblazer. She started her Literary Agency at 24, became the Executive Director of The Enterprise Centre, served as President of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce (only the fifth woman in 50 years), and was awarded the prestigious Pinnacle Award for Volunteerism. But life took a dramatic turn when she transitioned into the automotive industry at 40—owning an auto repair, used car sales, and towing company that ultimately failed, leaving her living in a barn for three years with no running water. She describes that time as "refreshing and very much a time of self-reflection."In this episode, LaurieAnn Campbell shares her journey from the service industry to brick-and-mortar business, what she's learned about people through handwriting analysis, and her powerful story of recovering from bulimia after 30 years of struggle. She also discusses her latest book, How To Have Your Cake & Not Eat It All Too - A Guide To Adult Bulimia Recovery, and her podcast, Bleep Bulimia, which raises awareness about midlife bulimia.If you're navigating reinvention, healing from addiction or eating disorders, or simply looking for inspiration to embrace risk and live fully, this conversation with LaurieAnn Campbell will leave you laughing, thinking, and inspired.In this episode, we explore:· How LaurieAnn got into handwriting analysis and what it reveals about people· What grapho-therapy is and how it works· The biggest challenge of moving from the service industry to brick-and-mortar· Her journey through losing everything and living in a barn for three years· The power of self-reflection during life's darkest chapters· Her 30-year struggle with bulimia and what recovery looks like now· What it means to be a midlife bulimia awareness advocate· The story behind her latest book, How To Have Your Cake & Not Eat It All Too· Why life is too short to be too serious—and how she embraces humor in healingConnect with LaurieAnn Campbell:· Website: https://www.iamthatgal.com· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieann-campbell/· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslTw_ezuWPgNgoPrYkOSew· Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/iamthatgal_comListen to Her Podcast:Bleep Midlife Bulimiahttps://www.iamthatgal.com