When Laura Sylvester was diagnosed with an eating disorder in 2009 she didn't know where to turn for help. When she had her last hospital admission in 2019, that's when she knew something needed to change—her life depended on it.
She went inwards and focused on cultivating self-love, compassion and acceptance, and that's what saved her life.
Today, Laura is a holistic self-love and empowerment coach for women, trauma informed breathwork facilitator and hypnotherapist. It's Laura's mission to guide women back home to themselves and their truth, beneath the layers of conditioning and societal pressure, helping them to gain confidence, learn to love themselves unconditionally, and finally live life on their own terms. Laura is based in the UK and holds women's circles, workshops and retreats.
In this episode of the Finally Thriving podcast, you'll hear Laura's powerful story from surviving to thriving.
Trigger warning: Eating disorders are mentioned. Mature listeners only.
We cover: 💖 What self-love actually is
💖 How to know when you’re doing it
💖 Tips for cultivating more self-love in your daily life
💖 Effective tools and modalities to explore for self-love and compassion
Books mentioned in the podcast:
📕 Man’s Search For Meaning
📕 The Vex King - Good Vibes
Connect with Laura Sylvester: Instagram: @laurasylv
Website:
https://www.laurasylvv.com🎙️About your host: Janelle Kee-Sue is a Transformational Coach, Hypnotherapist, NLP and Somatic Practitioner, and the host of the Finally Thriving podcast.
Based in Wellington, New Zealand, she helps women rebuild their self-worth and confidence—especially after toxic relationships or workplaces—so they can feel calm, empowered, and fully in control of their lives.
Janelle combines deep subconscious work with practical, science-backed tools for rapid and lasting transformation.
➡️ Follow Janelle on Instagram: @janellekeesue.coachingLearn more and book a free consult at www.janellekeesue.com 
