West of Wonderland
Philosophy Podcasts
What if we stopped trying to solve today's problems with yesterday's solutions? What if we focused forward, on a "great big beautiful tomorrow" and started creating the future we want for ourselves, our planet and our children? Join Laura Westman and...
Location:
United States
Genres:
Philosophy Podcasts
Description:
What if we stopped trying to solve today's problems with yesterday's solutions? What if we focused forward, on a "great big beautiful tomorrow" and started creating the future we want for ourselves, our planet and our children? Join Laura Westman and Bay LeBlanc Quiney, two professionally certified coaches who deeply believe in the power of creativity, magic and imagination to transform leadership, and change our world for the better. Bay and Laura both love Disney everything and believe that the stories we love hold powerful messages and answers to some of today's toughest questions. In each episode, we'll be diving into conversations about things that matter, but don't always make it to the table, and we'll be bringing a lot of fun and laughter, along with faith, trust and pixie dust.
Language:
English
Episodes
Low-and-No Cost Rewards
4/22/2026
At last, the moment you've all been waiting for: time to hear all of Laura's tricks and tips for the wild ontological frontier of rewarding oneself! Maybe your coach has assigned you some work around connecting rewards to your milestones, but you don't really get why you would. Maybe you really want to reward yourself more, but need to rein in your spending. Any way you slice it, this episode will help you get real with yourself and grow your sense of satisfaction. P.S. "Tunnels of Deserving" -- does it sound fun, or truly horrifying?
Duration:00:47:17
Bay & Laura's To-Do List
4/15/2026
Pl-imagining is underway for The Most Magical Retreat and Bay and Laura can hardly contain themselves! Hard-hitting questions in this episode like -- what techniques did Laura use to avert a panic attack while waiting in line? Which 2 Magic Kingdom attractions has Laura never, ever ridden in the entire history of forever? What does Bay use rewards for (or not)? Are you on the retreat waitlist?! https://westofwonderlandconsulting.com/retreat-2027/
Duration:00:32:44
The Cinderella Suite
4/8/2026
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside of Cinderella Castle? Well, Bay has firsthand experience finding out (jk - she wishes). Join Laura and Bay for more noodling over the Most Magical Retreat plans, what happens inside Cinderella Castle and so much more!
Duration:00:25:36
Engineering Extra Magic
4/1/2026
Would you like to be dragged out of your bed in the middle of the night for a whimsical party? How about attending The Most Magical Retreat on Earth and letting Laura and Bay sprinkle pixie dust on you for five straight days?!
Bay and Laura talk more about The Most Magical Retreat and debrief a host of other new possibilities! Add yourself to the waitlist here to be the first to get the details: https://westofwonderlandconsulting.com/retreat-2027/
Duration:00:47:04
New Beginnings
3/25/2026
YOU ARE THE CLAW (P.S. http://bit.ly/4be1eCK)
Duration:00:44:15
The Most Magical Secret Reveal on Earth
3/18/2026
Wanna hear Bay and Laura vaguebook about their most magical dream coming to life? Of course you do! Waitlist for you here: http://bit.ly/4be1eCK
Duration:00:32:44
Mirror, Mirror
3/11/2026
What's it like to be a contributing member of your own life? Bay and Laura debrief certain mysteries of certain illnesses, the politics of dreaming and Bay's brand message journey. Turns out, Mulan was asking the right questions.
Duration:00:26:38
But the Hearts of Men Are Easily Corrupted
3/4/2026
Welcome to our house, where the topics of the day are Lord of the Rings, Zootopia 2 (no spoilers), new Disney company leadership and — of course — inner and outer politics of Disneying in this day and age.
Duration:00:37:14
It Ain't Braggin If You Done It
2/25/2026
A new level of "wherever you go, there you are": wherever you go, you bring your survival mechanism with you. Fortunately, you can also bring your compassion, courage, faith and vulnerability as well, and together, they can help you do incredible things. Laura and Bay discuss this week's Little Sister show, what it's like for Laura to get back onstage in this era of life -- not as an actor or a trainer, but as a vulnerable artist -- and Bay's aversion to braggin'. But it ain't braggin' if you done it.
Duration:00:42:52
Portals
2/18/2026
How many different ways can we refer to portals as a means of magical retreat? Bay and Laura discuss their plan for portals, wonder about what yours are, and discuss the mid-winter experience using some new oracle decks. PS. Cicadas, yes or no?
Duration:00:32:52
Revenge > Revenue
2/11/2026
Bay and Laura catch up after two weeks apart, in which a lot of things occurred, including the release of the previous episode! Join them for an exciting and devious debrief, as well as Laura's tear-filled report of going to see Gregory Alan Isakov at Radio City Music Hall. If you want to catch her full video about it, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hexAS1rWmc&t=255s
Duration:00:38:57
What Happened In College
2/4/2026
Laura tells the tale of the behavior that may warrant a glitter bomb or anonymous poop delivery -- what do you think? Content Warning: sexual harrassment, sexual assault. PS. Give us your ideas for our membership: https://wonderlandandco.typeform.com/wow-membership
Duration:00:42:33
Grace
1/28/2026
Grace, grace, grace. Laura and Bay explore the possibilty of grace as a tool to help us build the world we want to live in, on the other side of this big old mess. How come grace does NOT mean letting someone off the hook? How can we be clear, specific and hold lines for accountability AND stay connected to others? Where is creating a boundary actually an act of grace? And of course, what revenge ideas do you have for Laura (or do you co-sign with glitter poo)? PS. Give us your ideas for our membership: https://wonderlandandco.typeform.com/wow-membership
Duration:00:52:41
Don't Walk On Me! Self Care in Early 2026
1/21/2026
Have you ever spotted the West of Wonderland Ghost Owl?! We need receipts! Laura and Bay discuss the current wild frontiers of self care, as we wind down the year of the snake and shed, shed, shed. Vulnerability is natural, but sometimes gross, so we gotta take good care of ourselves. PS. Give us your ideas for our membership: https://wonderlandandco.typeform.com/wow-membership
Duration:00:37:40
January's False Starts
1/14/2026
Why does January feel so insane? We think we're doing everything right for ourselves, and then we usually hit a wall. What are those walls like this time around? How are we being intentional about slowing down to complete the year of the snake, before the next one kicks into gear in February? PS. Give us your ideas for our membership: https://wonderlandandco.typeform.com/wow-membership
Duration:00:29:40
Winter Cuts to the Core
1/7/2026
Laura and Bay talk new year shenanigans, even though they're adamant that this is not the time of year to push, rush or take a ton of action! Winter is for slowing down! That said, we can allow ideas to germinate, allow time for reflection, and set ourselves up for the coming seasons. What planners are we buying! What techniques are we using for vision boarding! How much are we crying about winter, why and how can we create a more nourishing experience of this challenging season? PS. Give us your ideas for our membership: https://wonderlandandco.typeform.com/wow-membership
Duration:00:37:20
Your New Year's Wish
12/31/2025
Laura and Bay get together for one last podcast episode in 2025, to celebrate the 6th Annual West of Wonderland New Year's Gathering and go down one rabbit hole after another as they wind down the year. Did you get to attend this year's workshop (or are you having fomo for missing it)? How are you turning the page and taking lessons from this past year? Sending you New Year's well-wishes from all of us at West of Wonderland! PS. Give us your ideas for our membership: https://wonderlandandco.typeform.com/wow-membership
Duration:00:53:05
The Year We Just Had, In Hindsight
12/24/2025
What a decade this past year has been! Laura and Bay look back over the past 12 months to compare notes from this time last year to where we are now. Objects in the mirror are closer than they appeared, it seems. Bay discovers in real time what this year really meant for her (not what she expected).
What are you doing on December 30th? Oh right: joining Laura & Bay for the 6th Annual West of Wonderland Magical New Years Extravaganza!
Duration:00:36:13
Tramping and Tromping
12/17/2025
This year seems to open at its close; join Laura and Bay as they debrief the power of intentionality in winter, whether tramping and tromping are legitimate verbs in the English language, and cousin tug-of-wars. PS. Get ready for the 6th annual West of Wonderland Magical New Years Party!
Duration:00:24:04
Laura and The Little Sister Debut Show
12/10/2025
Turns out that there is a section in the West of Wonderland theme park that is vaguely French-themed. This episode is jam packed with important questions and stories, such as: what kind of footwear do you wear when you're sightseeing and/or at a Disney Park? What was it like for Laura to approach and play the first ever show with her band, Little Sister? It also turns out that when dreams become something real, it can mess us up a bit, in a positive direction and show us new textures of our being. Follow Little Sister online: https://www.youtube.com/@littlesisterbandny and https://www.instagram.com/littlesisterbandny
Duration:00:55:24