Laurel Burns

Though an introverted fan of comfy clothes, rainy days, and all things clean, award-winning author Laurel Burns unleashes a surprising proficiency for opposing shame. Her tenacity originates from a hard-fought victory over suffering and an insistence that her upper hand not go to waste. So she now works to redirect the narrative of sexual shame in women’s private lives and the public realm because she is adamant that healing and transformation are possible for anyone suffering from any form of sexual shame. Sharing the insights she has gained through failure and success, Laurel hopes to spare one woman from the potential hazards and duration of this agonizing battle—you. When not taking a swing at shame, it’s safe to guess that Laurel is cooking. However, now that her daughters are nearly grown, she might finally remember which way leads out of the kitchen. Perhaps. Until then, she relies on her favorite ingredients: coffee and music.