After decades in the corporate world, Laura Jane Layton found herself in a hospital bed following a heart procedure. That moment became her wake-up call — the signal that she needed to change her story, her self-talk, and her approach to life.

In this conversation, Laura Jane shares what she calls “self-care from the inside out”: how to notice your body’s check engine light, how to shift the way you speak to yourself, and why choosing yourself first allows you to better serve others.

If you’ve ever pushed too hard, ignored the signs, or struggled to balance caring for others while caring for yourself, this episode will give you both encouragement and practical steps to reclaim your energy and joy.

👉 More from Laura Jane: https://laurajanelayton.com/👉 Laura Jane Layton Show Podcast: https://thelaurajanelaytonshow.com/👉 Book Mentioned: Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy

https://www.amazon.com.au/Comparisonitis-Comparing-Yourself-Others-Genuinely/dp/1950665860

👉 Register MIMT Soft Tissue Congress - 26 October 2025 - https://mimt.edu.au/soft-tissue-congress-2025

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