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 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.
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
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
Thanksgiving, This Year
12/3/2025
Deep in autumn 2025, Bay and Laura discuss their feelings surrounding Thanksgiving this year, inclusive of recipes, history, respect and reverence. What can we bring and give without adding shame or pressure to those who need support or resources? This episode includes other fun tidbits, like what made Grimby so upset this week and what will Laura's husband be enjoying cooking this year?
Duration:00:30:21
Community, Service & Joy
11/26/2025
What day is it in West of Wonderland? Who even knows, who even knows. Laura and Bay connect over Remembrance Day and Veterans Day this year, discussing their nations' respective relationships to military service. On an incredibly different note, Bay had a fantastic creative adventure. When have you had a community experience of shared joy recently?
Duration:00:34:34
Fresh Essence, Shadow and Rest
11/19/2025
It's the shadow season time of year, people! Bay and Laura discuss all things dark season, like Adult Sleep Training, Ghost Jokes and more. Bay has distilled a fresh Essence for Laura, and they break down this foundational ontological concept for West of Wonderland listeners. Follow West of Wonderland Podcast for more Adult Sleep Training tips that do and don't work! PS. Bay reads The Egg by Andy Weir.
Duration:00:53:37
Autumn Wonderland vs. Daylight Savings: Epic Showdown!!
11/12/2025
Bay and Laura compare notes on the epic clash between feeling like they're in Autumn Wonderland™ and having to deal with the consequences of the time change yet again! Join them as they discuss the intimate ups and downs, and some great practices to ease the burden of change. PS. How much maple candy have YOU eaten straight from Vermont?
Duration:00:17:53
Bay Quiney and the Cursèd Child
11/5/2025
What happens when Laura and Bay take a working stay-cation after Falling Inn? A deluge of magical things, of course! Bay sees her first-ever show on Broadway in the most magical fashion, and Laura cries her eyes out for three hours in Orchestra Row A eating free chocolate frogs. 10/10. Want to get on the list for our future retreats? https://westofwonderlandconsulting.com/wow-retreats/
Duration:00:37:25
We Fell Inn! Returning from Falling Inn Vermont 2025
10/29/2025
Laura, Bay and Rocket sit down to debrief the incredible, first-ever, heart-opening and magical West of Wonderland Retreat: Falling Inn Vermont! It was magical, it was unexpected, it was deeply restful, it was powerful! Want to be the first to know about West of Wonderland retreats? Get on our list! https://westofwonderlandconsulting.com/wow-retreats/
Duration:00:26:52
A Bad Bet!
10/22/2025
Bay and Laura are 3 days away from Falling Inn! What are the woodland creatures up to where YOU are right now? What are some things you've done that you're proud of, but also sad about, and why? It's hard to be wholeheartedly excited about anything due to capitalism right now. Laura and Bay draw some lines and discuss how right they are about what the Disney Company should be doing!
Duration:00:41:09
Laura and The Band, Again
10/15/2025
How many Velocicoaster mugs do you have? Did you know that Self Care Is Pretty™ and Your Feelings Make Sense™? Laura shares more with Bay about the evolution of her band and the stuff it's churning up, but in a positive way™. Still no band name, and still one space open at Falling Inn!
Duration:00:33:40
Trite, Vain and Silly
10/8/2025
Look, none of us are trees. In this day and age, if something feels foolish to you, but you still long for it, you absolutely must fight for it. More on this week's episode of West of Wonderland. P.S. Falling Inn is sooooo soon! Wanna come?
Duration:00:33:17