Laura-Gayle McCord | Creating a Sense of Home and Belonging with Yourself and Others

"I am a boxcar child, and I can pull together the broken pieces or the fragments or the, the things necessary to create a sense of home in order to find not just survival but joy."
— Laura-Gayle McCord

What does it mean to truly belong? How do we find a sense of home when the traditional markers of identity and stability seem to be constantly shifting?

This week on Coffee Break, we’re joined by Laura-Gayle McCord, designer, artist, and former Montessori Head of School. Her journey is one of navigating multiple aspects of identity, uprooting herself from familiar environments, and redefining what it means to feel truly at home.

In this episode, we dig deep into the layers of belonging—whether it’s in relationships, communities, or within ourselves. Laura-Gayle opens up about her personal struggles with feeling disconnected and how she found peace in embracing the fluid nature of identity. She also offers powerful insights on how we can all cultivate a sense of belonging, no matter where we find ourselves.

She challenges us to rethink the idea of home as something more than just a physical space. It’s a feeling, a connection, and—most importantly—a relationship we have with the self and with others.

Whether you’re a seeker searching for your ‘home’ or someone looking to reconnect with yourself, this episode is for you.

Available now on all streaming platforms.

Enjoy.

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