Laura Kate McHugh

Your Stellar Life

Mind-Body-Soul

I stand for the over-givers and high achievers who excel
at everything except putting themselves first.
Because you deserve to feel as incredible as you make everyone else feel. Let's turn that magic inward and create a life that lights you up.

“after just one session with her she has helped me find more confidence and more peace in my life when it comes to public speaking.”

— Jordan w.

“Working with Laura Kate is like being wrapped in a wise, loving blanket of support and goodness.”

— Andrea S.

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OUR PURPOSE

To guide over-givers and high achievers back to their inner light, helping them transform people-pleasing patterns into empowered choices. We believe that when you align your conscious dreams with your inner wisdom, you create ripples of positive change that extend far beyond yourself.

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The Stellar method™

A thoughtfully curated blend of mind, body, and soul practices that work together to create lasting change. By combining proven hypnotherapy techniques with powerful mindset work and energy practices, we help you cultivate courage, embrace authentic choices, and stay aligned with your deepest purpose. It's where science meets soul, designed for those ready to fully step into their light.

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OUR
cause

We believe in creating change at both the individual and collective level. That's why 10% of every Lighter You program goes directly to organizations fighting human trafficking and modern slavery. Your journey of personal growth helps others reclaim their freedom too. Because everyone deserves the chance to write their own story.

IT ALL BEGAN with a book...

THE ORIGIN
STORY

  • Embracer of possibility
  • Cultivator of joy
  • Soul-work aficionado
  • Mind-body alchemist
  • Status quo challenger

My story starts with a serendipitous discovery in an Italian bookshop (because all good stories involve a bit of wanderlust, right?).  There I found this gem called "Who Are You" - packed with personality tests, palm reading, astrology, and every fascinating way humans have tried to decode who we are. It was like finding a treasure map to understanding ourselves, and I was hooked.

As a recovering people-pleaser, I know firsthand what it's like to lose yourself in the pursuit of making everyone else happy. It wasn't until I completely lost touch with who I was at my core - until my marriage became more about service to my partner than authenticity to myself - that I realized something had to change. The truth? I didn't even know who I was anymore. But that breaking point became my breakthrough.

My journey back to learning who I am earned me some interesting labels along the way: self-help addict, pleasure junkie (once I finally started prioritizing self-care!), and cherry picker. You know what? I wear those badges proudly now. Because they represent the moment I decided to take the driver's seat in my own life, even when others weren't comfortable with my growth.

Here's the thing about change - it doesn't have to feel like a haunted house experience. Think more "It's a Small World" - colorful, interconnected, and way less scary than we make it out to be. Because while our minds are incredible at storing all sorts of things (from that embarrassing moment in third grade to our grandma's secret cookie recipe), they're also our personal gateway to living your stellar life.

My journey has led me through a wonderland of healing arts - from massage and astrology to qi gong and coaching. But it was hypnotherapy that really lit up my soul, showing me how to help over-givers reclaim their light and let it shine fully.”

I've always been fascinated by what makes us tick, why we sometimes get stuck, and how we can write new chapters that include taking care of ourselves.  Those nagging feelings of "there must be more than this" - that subtle knowing that you're meant for something deeper? They're not just random thoughts. They're your inner wisdom asking you to pause the merry-go-round of achievement and perfection long enough to hear your soul's calling.

And while some folks might wish this is their last rodeo on planet Earth (if you believe in reincarnation, which I do), I'm over here thinking we hit the cosmic jackpot! This beautiful, messy, growth-filled human experience? Sign me up!

As an empath, ENFP, and cosmic cocktail of Aries sun (hello, passion!), Cancer moon (bringing all the feels), and Libra rising (keeping it balanced-ish), I bring my whole quirky self to this work.

I'm your resident hypno-enthusiast, tarot-loving spiritualist, and freedom fighter who believes that everyone deserves to shine their light - no dimmer switch required. And yes, I'm passionate about turning those inner "I should" voices into "I choose" declarations, creating gentle yet powerful practices that feel both grounded and magical. Because when your conscious dreams align with your inner wisdom, natural shifts unfold - the kind that last.

And now I spend my days helping dedicated souls like you turn perfectionism into peace, people-pleasing into boundaries, and exhaustion into energy. Think less cobwebs and creaky floorboards, more sunshine and blooming potential.

Because you deserve to feel as incredible as you make everyone else feel.

I'm Laura Kate, Your Stellar Life's FOUNDER. 

what I'm known for

my grounded woo

weekend PLANS

sound bath

KNOWN TO SPLURGE ON

retreats

MY FAVORITE PLACE TO HOLIDAY

tropical beach

ALWAYS ORDER ME An

americano

ENTIRELY UNDERRATED

gratitude