665836392809103 Repairing myself Mentally after Chronic Illness diagnosis - i am Laura - Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream

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18th Jul 2025

S2 Ep2: Repairing myself with Amber Doughty

i am Laura - Season 2 - My Inspiration - Ep 2

This second season of the i am Laura podcast is all about the evolution of my journey and how I have grown to where my business is today.

I am sharing with you, through a series of interviews, the people who inspired me and helped me on this journey.


The support I needed to rebuild my strength and my belief.


The second person on this journey was Amber Doughty.


When I met Amber it was under her previous business as a coach. I was just coming out of my lowest point, starting to gather support around me and come back to life. We had several sessions, I used to go and sit out in the car so that no one could hear us and I could speak freely. She was such a huge support to me.


She really helped me to realise that I wasn't a weirdo for wanting more, that it was something that I could still aim for despite being chronically ill.


She has now qualitied as a breathwork coach and in this podcast we chat about her journey and mine to where we are today.


If you would like to connect with Amber here are her links: amberdoughtycoaching@gmail.com or her website amberdoughty.co.uk, also find her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Amber Doughty is a dedicated Home Ed Mum and an ACTP accredited Coach, Influential Breathwork® Coach, and BreathHealing Release™ Practitioner based in Cornwall.

With a professional background in education and healthcare, she transitioned from her role as a Health & Wellbeing Coach after experiencing burnout, discovering the transformative power of Breathwork along her journey. 

Amber's passion for personal development, spirituality, and continuous learning complements her love for travel, cooking, live music, and nature—especially the sea.

Through her practice, she helps others experience the profound benefits of a holistic approach to wellbeing, growth & healing.

Combing Coaching, deep trauma-informed Breathwork, & much more fostering deeper self-connection and enhanced wellbeing, just one breath at a time. 

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i am Laura - Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream
Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream
Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream

Are you a busy mum? An entrepreneur? Or, do you have a job? I know you are trying to juggle so many things and then, just to add to the mix, you also have 1, maybe 2 or 3 chronic illnesses...

I am all of those things, but don't want to give up on wanting more and getting all the joy I can out of my life.

In this podcast, I share the raw realities of living with chronic illness while juggling motherhood, career, and still chasing my dreams. This is a journey of resilience & acceptance.

I offer insights, support, and encouragement drawn from my own experiences to help fellow female entrepreneurs find hope and inspiration. I also share the practical strategies I used to help me manage my mental health when times were particularly tough.

Whether you're living with chronic illness or supporting someone who is, I offer uplifting stories and a dose of positivity.

Join me to have someone that you can listen to for a few minutes, that understands life dealing with chronic illnesses as well as trying to keep up with everything else!

There will be a new episode every month, so subscribe to stay updated & join my email list to receive news and the free journaling prompts that helped me with my mental health during tough times.

Together we can tackle life with chronic illness with resilience, hope, bravery, and strength.

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