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What if you’ve been living life on autopilot—just going through the motions without realizing it?
On this episode of Inspiring Possible, Christy Pennison sits down with Laura Elorza Isaza, a clinical psychologist who helps people break free from autopilot living and uncover genuine happiness. Together, they unpack what it means to move from mindless habits and coping mechanisms to intentional living rooted in awareness, compassion, and purpose.
“No one just wakes up one day and says, ‘Okay, I’m doing an Ironman today.’ … If I want to do it, I have to train and I’m going to start step by step and then you’ll reach that goal.”
— Laura Elorza
As we approach a new year, Christy invites listeners to reflect on what they want to release to make room for new possibilities. Laura shares how she sees autopilot play out in her clients’ lives—through overworking, mindless scrolling, and other routines that numb discomfort rather than heal it.
The conversation explores how to become more conscious of these patterns, how to approach change with compassion rather than shame, and how to build healthier habits that align with your values.
Laura also introduces the Unconscious Moderation app—a 90-day program designed to help users explore their habits (especially around alcohol) through mindfulness, movement, journaling, and self-awareness practices.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why autopilot habits often serve as coping mechanisms
- How cultural and social norms influence our behaviors (alcohol, technology, etc.)
- The importance of mindfulness and intentional decision-making
- Tools like the Unconscious Moderation app that support conscious change
- How to let go of shame and embrace self-compassion during transformation
- Why the new year is the perfect time to re-evaluate what’s no longer serving you
If you’ve ever felt stuck in old routines or found yourself wondering how to make lasting, meaningful change—this episode will inspire you to take the wheel and start steering your life with intention.
About Laura Elorza Isaza
Laura Elorza Isaza is a clinical psychologist who helps people break free from autopilot living and uncover genuine happiness. Through her private practice and her work with Unconscious Moderation (UM)—a platform built on “change your thoughts, change your drink, change your life”—she guides individuals through emotional healing, self-esteem growth, and sustainable change.
At UM, she creates tools and content that integrate hypnotherapy, journaling, and movement practices to help people transform their relationships with alcohol and themselves—without shame or perfectionism.
What makes Laura’s approach unique is her deep belief that people need understanding, not judgment. In a world full of comparison and criticism, she offers a space where individuals can be heard, accepted, and celebrated for their uniqueness.
For more information on this episode, visit: christypennison.com
Connect with Laura
LinkedIn: Unconscious Moderation
LinkedIn: Laura Elorza
Youtube: Unconscious Moderation Youtube
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@um_app_?_t=ZS-8
Website: Unconscious Moderation Website
Instagram: Unconscious Moderation
