Laura Marjorie Miller | Understanding the Arc of a Life

This interview podcast features Julie Smerdon and her guest, Laura Marjorie Miller, reconnecting after nearly 20 years. The conversation begins with catching up and reminiscing about their shared experiences in yoga workshops before transitioning into a discussion of Laura's career journey, which includes speechwriting, feature writing, immersive adventure writing, and ultimately, animal communication. Laura details her experience with a rare chronic illness and how yoga helped her manage it, and shares insights from her ayahuasca retreat, which profoundly impacted her writing and life path. The discussion concludes with reflections on menopause and the societal perceptions surrounding it, highlighting the lack of readily available information and support for women experiencing this life stage. A key takeaway is Laura's perspective on animal communication as a means of bridging the gap between humans and animals, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for other life forms.