Starting a Business Later in Life

What if the secret to amazing love isn’t just about finding the right person but really getting used to talking to each other consciously?

In this episode, host Deb Boulanger and relationship coach Laurie Handlers, talk about how couples retreats and the idea of conscious communication are really changing the game for modern relationships. Laurie found her passion at 18 and has spent her life helping couples create incredible love through practices that involve connecting deeply and exploring sexuality. Her take on traditional relationships focuses on things like setting boundaries, enjoying pleasure, and being real with each other. With years of helping people transform through pleasure, Laurie shows that talking about sex isn’t just about the physical side. It’s also about tapping into creativity and that vital energy in life.

In a time when it seems like relationships come and go easily, conscious coupling builds a solid ground for love that’s here to stay.

[00:05- 5:16] Breaking Free from Corporate Constraints to Personal Transformation 

• Made the leap from structured corporate life to teaching sacred sexuality and transformation, driven by an inner calling to make a difference in the world

• Initially balanced corporate work with side consulting, experiencing the freedom to experiment and innovate

• Body breakdown in high-pressure corporate role led to discovering new path through conscious embodiment practices

• Transformed personal crisis into opportunity by embracing sacred sexuality teachings and relationship coaching

[5:17 -19:09] The Journey from Conformity to Sexual Liberation 

• Developed expertise through diverse roles including grant writing, corporate training, and organizational development

• Recognized limitations of corporate structures despite winning awards and achieving top performance

• Listened to body wisdom when corporate demands became unsustainable

• Created successful programs teaching women emotional release techniques and truth-speaking, fostering extraordinary love

[19:10 – 25:42] Sacred Sexuality and Sustainable Partnerships

• Understanding sexuality as a creative force that extends beyond physical intimacy, connecting to personal expression and vitality

• Addressing alarming divorce statistics (50% first marriages, 64% second marriages) through conscious relationship practices

• Exploring the deeper aspects of intimacy beyond conventional understanding of sex and physical connection

• Learning to pause, breathe, and express feelings from a place of body awareness rather than judgment

[25:43 – 35:31] Ageless Entrepreneurship in Sexuality and Relationships  

• Created specialized programs for the 50+ demographic, addressing unique needs and concerns in sexuality and relationships

• Demonstrates how age brings valuable wisdom to relationship coaching, challenging initial skepticism from younger participants

• Developed multiple income streams through books, MP3s, and apprenticeship programs focused on transformation

• Breaks age-related stereotypes by maintaining relevance and creating extraordinary impact in the field of conscious communication