Welcome to the Wild Podcast

#17 Jen Johnson - Consistency, communication and leading by example

I sat down with Jen Johnson, local business owner. We talk about communication and creating healthy relationships. Jen runs and operates InSPArations in Spokane Valley with her husband. Fun fact, this is where I go for my self care. I am so grateful for both of them and I wanted to share some of our connection. Plus, Jen ran Iron Man and I'm wildly impressed with her everyday. 

#16 Kayla Hernandez - Blending families, buying real estate, dating and parenting

I sit down with Kayla Hernandez to chat about life. We talk about how she's dealt with dating, finding her ideal partner, buying real estate and blending families. I have always been impressed with how sweet and positive Kayla carries herself. She embodies how happiness really is a choice and how life is not always a bed of roses... but that's what makes it so much more beautiful. 

#15 Jen Barnhart - Girl talk: online profiles, deal breakers, where to meet

We have only met in passing but now I sit down with fellow Realtor, Jen Barnhart, and we share stories. From online dating, where to do a first meeting, what standards might look like and so much more. You get to be a fly on the wall, come take a listen!

S2 E3 Online Dating - Bios, pics and messages

Laura Branning here! I'm sitting down with Jeff Hedspeth to talk about online dating. Jeff is a local business owner and single parent. We talk about the ups and downs of dating in the Wild. 

Have you ever created an online dating profile? There are a number of sites you can choose from to start online dating. You can put a lot of thought into your profile or none at all. Listen to some of our stories and take some notes!

S2 E2 Single on Purpose

Single on purpose is not what you think it is, it is discovering who you are and what you actually want and like! Imagine that, living your life for yourself, not just what you think someone else wants. Most of us have found ourselves in relationships where we try to please the other person and end up losing ourselves. 

Laura Branning hosts another episode of Welcome to the Wild with Special Guest Milissa Rosenau to talk about being Single on Purpose. Real talk with real life issues. 

S2 E1 Perceptions, Heaven Signs and Happiness

Laura Branning is back as your host of Welcome to the Wild. Mom, realtor and stand up comedian talking about life before, during and after divorce. Dating, living and loving all while being authentic as possible. 

Special Guest Milissa Rosenau, local rockstar Spokane realtor, sits down to chat about how we discover, present and learn to love ourselves. Laura and Milissa talk about "heaven signs" and what that means to them along with the pursuit of happiness... along with a lot of laughs along the way. 

Discovering your value

Lots of laughs with Jhon Goodwin, co-owner of Lost Boys Garage Restaurant and Bar. Laura and Jhon talk about disocovering your own value being single and dating. Having standards for yourself and others you allow in your life. Now that you are on your own, you get to decide what and who you allow access. 

Laura Branning and Jhon Goodwin talk about dating, co-parenting, life after divorce and what it really means to find your value. Having good friends to laugh with might just be the right starting point. Oh, and leaving a review would be awesome! Thanks!

Solo - Selfcare

Life after any relationship is an adjustment. Taking care of yourself is so important. Listen to hear how to take the steps to care for yourself, especially when it feels like no one else will. 

 

Divorce, separation, coparenting and dating are all new after the end of relationship. Taking care of yourself so you can take care of others... there are many different ways to do selfcare. 

 

Single parent and entreprenuer, Laura Branning, talks about ways to jump into self care when you're just not sure what to do. Afterall, at the end of the day, its up to you to take care of yourself. 

What makes an ex? Don't forget those blind spots!

Not everyone you date is an ex. What makes someone an ex? Dating after divorce can be so tricky. Now you're dealing with scars from past relationships. Trying to build something new and not dismiss red flags can be so hard. Blind spots when starting a new relationship is a whole other level of self discovery. 

Laura Branning sits down with Justin McLaughlin, restrautuer and techie, to talk about what really makes a person an ex. Its not a title you just want to give to anyone.

Talking to your EX?

Single parents chat about talking to someone of the opposite sex while starting or in a new relationship. Is it okay to change a name in your phone so your new love interest doesnt get jealous or is that a red flag? That first break up after a divorce can be a lot harder than you expect. An added bonus to being "rereleased" into the Wild is that you may just find yourself more sure of what you want and feel less urgent to get into a new relationship. Join Laura Branning and special guest, Ashton Preston, entrepreneur and adventurer as they get into the weeds about navigating dating after divorce while coparenting and holding on to your own identity.