Living Life to the Fullest: Conversations with Musician Laura Doherty. In this episode of This Mortal Life, host Susie welcomes her first guest, children's musician Laura Doherty. Laura shares her inspiring journey of transitioning to a full-time music career at 40 and discusses her experiences in both children's music and adult stand-up comedy. Laura also opens up about the personal challenges she's faced, including caring for her mother with dementia following her father's passing. The episode explores themes of courage, creativity, and resilience while providing practical advice for pursuing one's dreams and dealing with life's hardships. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:06 Laura's Journey to Full-Time Musician 03:01 Advice for Aspiring Musicians 04:42 Inspiration and Songwriting Process 07:01 Laura's New Children's Book 09:32 Exploring Stand-Up Comedy 17:28 Dealing with Personal Challenges 19:28 Caring for a Parent with Dementia 25:07 Conclusion and Where to Find Laura 25:50 Poetic Reflection
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This Mortal Life Episode 3
Susie Ruth interviews children's musician Laura Doherty
May 23, 2025

This Mortal Life Podcast
This Mortal Life podcast is about being human — the beautiful and sacred parts of life, death, grief, and living fearlessly. We talk about what it means to live fully, love deeply, and face the end of life with curiosity instead of fear. Each episode invites you into honest conversations, real stories, and ideas that help us learn from one another, acknowledge what’s real, and witness each other’s journeys.
If you're craving real talk about loss, resilience, and the human experience, you’ll feel at home here.
This Mortal Life podcast is about being human — the beautiful and sacred parts of life, death, grief, and living fearlessly. We talk about what it means to live fully, love deeply, and face the end of life with curiosity instead of fear. Each episode invites you into honest conversations, real stories, and ideas that help us learn from one another, acknowledge what’s real, and witness each other’s journeys.
If you're craving real talk about loss, resilience, and the human experience, you’ll feel at home here.
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