About a week ago, half of my social media shared the now-viral AI image with text that read "All Eyes on Rafah." The other half shared another viral AI image, "Where were your eyes on October 7th?" This contrast underscored our state of divisio

"Does this color look good on me?" How to look your best in person and on Zoom with Natalie Weakly of Signature Style

15 days ago 40m 27s

"What Season am I in?"It's a quiz I've taken way too many times, and I always come out with a different answer! Natalie is on the show to set the record straight and help me get closer to the answer, and to help anyone listening know how to dr

Signs from above, fearless decision making and moving into a new chapter with Julie Lauren

21 days ago 40m 41s

Do you struggle to make big and small decisions?Are you wondering if those signs life is giving you are real or imagined?Have you gone through a major life change and want to hear about what you can look forward to in your next chapter?In

I have a new podcast!

May 13th, 2024 1m 52s

I'm officially saying goodbye to Look Ma' No Hands - come join me and subscribe to 'I just have to say by Laura Max" on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen here.

This might be why parenting advice is making you feel like sh*t

Jun 20th, 2023 24m 19s

I spent the month of May really swimming upstream as a parent. That's when I had a realization about parenting advice that I'm sharing with you today.

What do I do if my kids don't like each other? Blimie Heller of Unconditional Parenting weighs in

Jun 13th, 2023 59m 7s

Smiling, happy siblings are the picture we see often when presented with family snapshots on social media and in holiday cards, but are siblings who get along really imperative to a functioning family? If your kids don't like each other, is the

Navigating marriage in the newborn stage and beyond with Sally Maxwell, Aspen Relationship Coach

Jun 5th, 2023 55m 55s

"You were two before, and now, you are three. And yes, you wanted to become three, but that still doesn’t mean that you aren’t grieving the loss of when you were just two. This is completely normal and many couples don’t allow themselves the sp

What does is mean to "honor thy mother and father"? What does this look like when your relationship with your parents is complicated?

May 1st, 2023 45m 1s

Whether you identify as religious or not, there's little room for doubt that many of us millennial parents were heavily influenced by religious philosophy in our youth and continue to question it in our adulthood. While it's a straighforward co

Getting out from under the influencers: why you want what other people have and how to return to yourself

Apr 24th, 2023 56m 33s

It's human nature to want what we can't have, but what if the influences around you actually make you think want things you don't actually want? This is a phenomenon called mimetic desire, and in his book "Wanting", Luke Burgis explores how mim

Mental Health, Meghan Markle, and mothering the way we were meant to with Megan Birkel of Willow Crowns

Mar 24th, 2023 1h

Look Ma' No Hands is BACK...and trust me, this conversation is all the proof you'll need to know it's better than ever.In this first episode of Season Two, I'm welcoming one of your favorite guests, Megan Birkel of Willow Crowns, back to the

A hot take on "cancel culture": how we can become more constructive in the way we treat others and ourselves with Rachel Tuchman, LMHC

Mar 15th, 2022 1h 9m

Is cancel culture cancelling culture? How can we move forward in the face of hurt caused by another without writing them off entirely? Societally, can we move in a more constructive direction when opinions shock and surprise us? What can we do

Nurturing your relationship when you only have five minutes and haven’t slept in a year and navigating conflict with your spouse or partner when you have kids with Dr. Elizabeth Miller

Mar 1st, 2022 1h 9m

When it comes to relationships and marriages, kids are a total game changer. Often times, the advice we get about connecting and reconnecting with our partner or spouse once our children are born is unattainable or impractical, but in this epis

"I'm not an employee of my children." Megan Birkel of Willow Crowns on being the boss

Feb 7th, 2022 58m 54s

A happy, calm family starts at the top (read: with mom.) If you've ever needed permission to put yourself first, and evidence as to why that actually helps everyone around you, this is the LMNH episode you can't miss.

Your Sibling Rivalry Questions ANSWERED with Blimie Heller of Unconditional Parenting

Nov 18th, 2021 1h 1m

Sibling rivalry is one of the biggest challenges in parenting, and Blimie Heller of Unconditional Parenting is here to help us navigate these complex dynamics and do what we can to contribute to harmonious relationships between our children.

Why "getting on the same page" as your spouse is a trap and other easier ways to get out of parenting pickles with Meghan Leahy, author of "Parenting Outside the Lines"

Aug 30th, 2021 53m 16s

Author and Washington Post columnist Meghan Leahy is back on the podcast today to give you some straightforward answers to your trickiest parenting conundrums, along with debunking some of what we're told about "getting on the same page" as our

MrChazz on being an "improvenist", cultivating generational health and learning to see positive intent in our children

Aug 16th, 2021 53m 16s

You've seen him on TikTok...now you can hear MrChazz on Look Ma' No Hands!On this episode of LMNH, MrChazz talks all about his experiences teaching young children, what he learned and how and why he seeks to teach adults about all the best way

What is the difference between a harmony child and an integrity child? Blimie Heller of Unconditional Parenting tells us how better understanding our children helps us be better parents

Aug 9th, 2021 52m 11s

I had no idea what an "integrity child" was versus a "harmony child" when I first sat down to interview Blimie Heller, but once she started telling me about what each one was and what their differences are, my mind was blown. I can say with con

Every storm runs out of rain (even if you’ve forgotten what rainbows feel like) with Megan Birkel, Founder of Willow Crowns

Mar 30th, 2021 1h 7m

I had so much fun connecting with Megan Birkel in today’s episode of LMNH! Megan and I BOTH moved at the end of a pandemic year and I couldn’t wait to compare notes on the crazy adventure of relocating with two kids. In this episode, we’re cha

Intuitive eating, self-healing and why humans should hibernate with Hannah Therrien, RN, Wellness Coach, Reiki Healer + Yoga Instructor

Mar 16th, 2021 1h 5m

In this episode of LMNH, my old and dear friend from college, Hannah Therrien, shares about her journey of recovery in the areas of eating, spirituality + more and how that journey has changed her. To learn more about her services, visit her on

Firm & Kind: How to Love Life with your STRONG Willed Kiddo with Wendy Snyder, Positive Parenting Teacher & Family Coach

Mar 5th, 2021 1h 15m

Would you love to learn new ways to influence those wild & wonderful 'headstrong' kids with integrity instead of just 'making' them comply?Listen to this episode!Wendy Snyder is a Positive Parenting Teacher & Family Coach, helping families

Instagram fatigue, making friends in new places and why pandemics have a lot in common with wars: Solo Q+A episode with Laura Max

Mar 2nd, 2021 22m 19s

Today’s episode is a fun solo Q&A in which I answer some of my most-asked questions around moving to a new city, making new friends and settling into a 5000-person town after life in Houston, Texas.I’m also addressing instagram fatigue (I’m fe

How the pandemic changed where families want to live with Lisa Hatem, realtor and founder of The Agency Aspen

Feb 26th, 2021 41m 15s

In today's episode of LMNH, I'm interviewing the realtor who sold us our home in Basalt, Colorodo - Lisa Hatem! I am totally fascinated by the way the pandemic has changed where families (and individuals) want to live and what those changes hav

Relocating to the Rockies (a personal update) and navigating life transitions with young kids with Dr. Elizabeth Miller

Feb 22nd, 2021 46m 15s

Well, a whole lot has happened over here since I shared my last episode over two months ago! I'm so excited to be back with you on Look Ma' No Hands, and I'm starting this episode with a personal update on what I've been up to for the past many

Cultivating Emotional Literacy in Our Children and Ourselves with Amanda Ashy, Clinical Nutritionist, Mindfulness Expert & Yoga Instructor

Nov 23rd, 2020 54m 9s

Amanda is an American born, London based Clinical Nutritionist, Mindfulness Expert & Yoga teacher specializing in all three of these areas in children & family units.She has worked with children clinically for nearly a decade in nutrition and

Parents Pivot: How to Change Careers in the Middle of a Pandemic with Anna McKay

Nov 9th, 2020 31m 26s

I interviewed Anna McKay in March 2020, right before the pandemic hit. It's the only recording of LMNH that I've ever lost, and I often wonder what it would be like to go back and listen to that conversation in light of everything we know now.