I'm so glad you're here — and I want to celebrate you for saying yes to yourself. In this first episode, I walk you through an overview of this space, how it works, and why I created it. I share a bit about who I am — a spiritual guide, psychic medium, and trauma informed somatic certified coach, your spiritual self love bestie — and give you a glimpse into my own healing journey through trauma, body dysmorphia, binge eating, and codependent relationships, and how I found my way into reclamation and self-love.

I share why I built the Collective as an accessible, audio-based, intuition-led "library" covering a wide range of topics including self-love, body love, sex, relationships, spirituality, intuition, and nervous system care. I cover the foundations and guidelines that hold this space — including self-love, presence, nervous system responsibility, privacy (what happens here stays here), radical responsibility, and a zero-tolerance policy for hate or bullying.

00:00 Welcome and Celebration

00:42 Overview

01:21 Meet Laurie Marie

02:26 Why This Space Exists

03:51 Calls and Membership Tiers

05:11 How to Use the Audio Library

06:59 My Story and Healing Path

15:41 Triggers and Trauma Wisdom

19:30 Healing Through Desire

24:48 Self Love Foundation

28:06 Presence and Participation

30:42 Self Care and Feelings

33:25 Triggers and Regulation

36:08 Stoplight Nervous System

37:57 Safety and Responsibility

39:57 Privacy and Boundaries

48:00 Final Welcome

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The Guidelines: Your Path to Epic Freedom

I’ve created a sacred space for you to show up and be exactly who you are. To ensure the safety and potency of this container, we move through these foundational pillars.

The Foundations

Self-Love as a Starting Line

Everything in this community is built on self-love and acceptance. If you aren’t there yet, that’s exactly why you’re here. If you struggle to love yourself deeply, start with kindness. Refuse to talk down to yourself. Have compassion for your own growth as you navigate this grand adventure.

Magnetic Connection

Like attracts like. The bonds created here may be some of the closest you ever experience. Over the last 13 years, I have found my "soul tribe" through containers just like this. Be open to the magic of the 13; your people are here.

Active Presence

Communities thrive through participation, not observation. It might feel edgy at first, but the more you bring to the table, the more you expand. Show up fully for yourself and others. Come to live calls with your questions, your curiosity, and your heart open to those who are different from you.

Sovereign Self-Care

You are responsible for your own nervous system. If you feel overwhelmed, take a beat. Resource yourself using the audios in the Library. You are always welcome to return when you are ready.

The Emotional Landscape

The Gateway of Feeling

Feeling is the gateway to freedom. We do not shy away from expression here. There is no shame in tears; they are your body’s way of repairing the past and healing the soul. We choose emotional release over emotional constipation every single time. All of you is welcome.

Triggers as Teachers

You will be triggered, and that is a gift. Triggers show you where the work remains. When activated, breathe, shake, or dance it off. Settle your nervous system before responding. Once grounded, get curious: What was activated? Share from that place of self-discovery rather than reaction.

Creating Safety

Radical Responsibility

You are an adult, a whole and sovereign soul. You are expected to take radical responsibility for how you show up. Before you speak or comment, run it through the filter: Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it compassionate? Be accountable for your words and your energy. If you don't know something, be resourceful—Google it, YouTube it, and then ask the community for high-level support.

Hands Off the Fix

It is human to want to "save" someone who is hurting, but doing so makes them smaller. See your peers as the capable, sovereign souls they are. Allow them to have their own experience and reach their own conclusions. Instead of "rescuing," ask: "How can I best support you?" Stay in your lane and focus on your own expansion.

Privacy (The Vegas Rule)

This is a sacred space. Anything shared here stays here. You are encouraged to share your own lessons with the world if that feels good to you, but you are strictly forbidden from sharing the names, stories, or experiences of other members.

Boundaries & Conflict

If a boundary is crossed, address it when you are "emotionally sober." Aim for resolution and understanding. We handle conflict like icons—directly and with grace.

The Sacred Seat Succession (Waitlist)

To maintain the potency of the somatic field, Radiate is strictly limited to 13 Sacred Seats. This is a "one-in, one-out" ecosystem.

• When a member concludes their journey, their seat opens.

• The first person on the waitlist receives an invitation to claim the seat.

• You have 24 hours to accept before it is offered to the next soul in line.

• We do not "squeeze in" extra people. The integrity of the 13 is the priority.

The Unapologetic Line (Zero Tolerance)

Engaging in the following results in immediate removal without a refund. It’s simple: don’t be an asshole.

• Bullying, Trolling, or Drama.

• Harassment or Hate Speech.

• Racism or Intolerance.

• Unsolicited Self-Promotion or Spamming.

This is a space for rising and thriving. You are 100% welcome to be YOU, as long as who you are being isn’t causing harm to the collective. Take radical responsibility, and let’s become Epically Free & Unapologetically You in and out of the bedroom!

Sending You Love xo- Laurie Marie

Relevant Links

• Time zone converter: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

• Zoom: https://zoom.us/

• Nervous system regulation overview: https://www.calm.com/blog/nervous-system-regulation

This space is an invitation to grow at your own pace, listen with curiosity, and let your intuition lead. You’re encouraged to take what resonates, return whenever you need support, and use the library as a living resource that grows with you.

If you show up fully, stay open, and care for yourself along the way, this container can become a powerful touchstone for healing, clarity, connection, and deeper self-trust.