Elaine Belson talks with coach and podcast host Leann Herron about rebuilding her life after multiple upheavals at 45, including the end of a 20-year marriage, leaving a misaligned career, bankruptcy, and becoming an empty nester.

Leann describes how abandonment and betrayal trauma fueled people-pleasing, loss of identity, and difficulty using her voice, and shares experiences of infidelity, family betrayal involving a custody battle, and workplace invalidation that culminated in severe panic and quitting her job.

She explains how stepping away allowed her to focus on healing through meditation, breathwork, nutrition, somatic and energy-based practices, and learning tools to regulate anxiety, set boundaries, and trust instincts. Leanne now coaches others, emphasizing that healing is coming home to yourself and giving yourself permission to change.

00:00 When Life Collapses

01:14 Leanne’s Fresh Start

03:18 Losing Identity

05:38 Roots of Abandonment

07:46 Betrayal Trauma Unpacked

11:27 Workplace Trigger Spiral

15:18 Trust Your Gut

18:57 Healing After Quitting

23:33 Tools Beyond Talk Therapy

26:19 Energy Work and Voice

30:58 Coaching and New Life

35:25 Advice at Crossroads

39:22 Starting Over With Power

42:59 Key Takeaways and Closing

Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach, founder of Finding Resilience with Leann, and the Host of the Happiness On Tap podcast. She is a passionate advocate for women's health and empowerment, specializing in guiding midlife women to break free from the cycle of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck, to manage stress, and to enhancing their overall well-being so they can create a life that truly fulfills them—body, mind, and spirit.

Leann has a deep background in trauma recovery, holistic health, and personal development. She has helped numerous women break free from the cycle of over-giving and step into a life of balance, joy, and purpose. Through her women-centered transformative 90-day programs, she empowers women to finally say YES to themselves—without guilt.

Connect with Leann!

Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/

Podcast – Happiness On Tap: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/podcast

Connect with Elaine!

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elainebelsonlcsw

Free Discovery Call: https://zcal.co/esbelsonlcswc/15min

Website: https://www.TheSelfAuthorityCoach.com