Today’s conversation is funny, real, and unapologetically human—with someone I’ve admired for a long time.

My guest is Laura Belgray: award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo, and author of the hilariously honest and wildly relatable memoir, Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ How Laura went from “professional avoider of ambition” to creative business owner and bestselling author
✨ Why she proudly claims the title of “lazy” — and how that’s been one of her greatest strengths
✨ What it really means to “get paid to be yourself” (and how to start)
✨ How to balance wanting to be liked with not giving a f*ck
✨ Why perfectionism is overrated, overworking is unnecessary, and being fully yourself is your best asset

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too messy, too late, or too lazy to succeed, Laura’s story is here to remind you: you’re not too anything. In fact, the very things you think disqualify you might just be your magic.

Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, writer, late bloomer, or simply someone who’s tired of trying to do it all right, this episode is a permission slip to be more you.

🎧 Listen in and learn how to:

• Embrace your quirks
• Tell the truth in your writing
• Build a business around your personality
• Let go of trying so damn hard

📚 Learn more about Laura:

• Website: talkingshrimp.com
• Instagram: @laurabelgray
• Book: Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst – Available wherever books are sold!

💌 Want to work with me or stay connected?

• Website: annaholtzman.com
• Instagram: @anna_holtzman
• Email: anna@annaholtzman.com

If you loved this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing it with a friend who needs to hear that it’s okay to be delightfully, messily human.

In this heartful and informative episode, I’m joined by Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson—therapists, educators, partners in both life and business, and the voices behind The Mind-Body Couple Podcast.

Together, they run Pain Psychotherapy Canada, a clinic dedicated to helping clients reduce or eliminate chronic pain through mind-body approaches, and MBody Community, an online space for chronic pain recovery education and support.

We explore:

• Tanner’s personal journey from chronic pain and fibromyalgia to full recovery
• How Anne supported his healing and how it shaped her own work with trauma and mind-body symptoms
• Why social safety is a missing link in so many healing journeys
• The challenges and rewards of being romantic and professional partners
• The importance of self-trust in the early stages of chronic pain recovery
• Their shared “soap box” message and the one thing they want everyone to know about healing

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, alone, or stuck in your symptoms—or if you’re curious about how nervous system work can support deeper healing—this episode is a must-listen.

✨ Connect with Tanner & Anne:
Website: mbodycommunity.com
Therapy Clinic: painpsychotherapy.ca
Instagram: @painpsychotherapy
YouTube: Pain Psychotherapy
Podcast: The Mind-Body Couple

🌿 Want support on your own healing or visibility journey?
If you're a sensitive, purpose-driven human who’s ready to show up more boldly and trust yourself more deeply—whether in your business or your body—I’d love to work with you.
Learn more and apply to coach with me here: www.annaholtzman.com

Welcome back, dear listener. Today, we’re diving into a conversation about the power of community, creativity, and connection—and how they can transform not just our work and creative endeavors, but our lives.

My guest is Michael Averill, an award-winning speaker, musician, and community builder who has spent over 20 years fostering deep connections across teams, organizations, and even entire countries—literally. He once walked 4,000 miles across Canada, using music and storytelling to bring people together. His work is all about helping people move beyond the limitations of going it alone and into the magic of collaboration.

In this episode, we explore why trying to do everything yourself leads to burnout, what happens when you let go of control and invite others into your vision, and how embracing community can take your work further than you ever imagined. Michael shares powerful stories from his own journey—both on stage and on the road—that will leave you feeling inspired to lean into connection in new ways.

Let’s get into it!

You can find Michael at:
https://www.michaelaverillproductions.com/

https://www.instagram.com/michaelaverillmusic/

And you can find me at:
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email: anna@annaholtzman.com
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠