Ever feel like you’re overreacting to something small, but deep down, you know it’s not about just that moment? You’re not broken. You’re wired that way because of what you’ve lived through. In this episode, I explain the real roots of emotional discomfort, how trauma gets stored in the body, and the small ways we can begin to rewire our responses and reclaim our peace.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.

Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Ever wonder why numbing out, whether with substances, scrolling, or people-pleasing, feels like the only way to survive? In this episode, I share how my own addiction began with a need for relief, not rebellion, and why so many of us learn to escape instead of cope. If you’re healing from betrayal trauma, addiction, or emotional overwhelm, this one’s for you.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.

Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Tired of self-care tips that don’t actually help when you're deep in recovery or healing from betrayal trauma? In this episode, I share five real-life self-care tools that go beyond the basics and actually stick. Because staying emotionally sober takes more than just lighting a candle.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.

Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Feeling triggered or overwhelmed? In this episode, I walk you through two super easy-to-use recovery tools, PAUSE and BOOKENDS. One to help you slow down in the moment, check in, and the other to evaluate and prepare for another trigger. Workbook link!

If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why am I still struggling when I’m not even using anymore?" this episode's for you.

I’m breaking down what emotional sobriety really means, how it connects to your mental health, and why feeling your feelings doesn’t mean drowning in them. You’ll get practical tools, signs of growth, and a few “been-there” stories I wish someone told me sooner.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.

Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Are you feeling stuck or off-balance in your recovery journey or while supporting someone else’s? The Life Wheel is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you assess where you are emotionally, mentally, and relationally. In this episode, I'll walk through how to use it, what it reveals, and how it can guide your next steps. Click the link for a downloadable form and example. 

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.

Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

In this episode, we explore how affirmations support healing, emotional sobriety, and connection, whether you're in recovery yourself or loving someone who is.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.

Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Loving someone in addiction can be challenging. In this episode, I unpack how to support them without crossing into enabling or accidentally pushing them away. Learn what actually helps, what to avoid, and how to care without losing yourself in the process.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.

Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

In this episode, we explore the Japanese art of Kintsugi and how it beautifully parallels the recovery journey. You are not broken! Your cracks tell a story of resilience, growth, and healing. Learn how embracing imperfections, reframing pain, and letting go of perfection can help you rebuild your self-worth and strengthen your mindset. Whether you're in recovery or healing from trauma, this episode offers powerful tools like gratitude, affirmations, and acceptance to help you shine with gold where you once felt shattered.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.

Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Learn how betrayal trauma impacts your instincts and how to rebuild trust in yourself with real tools, insights, and encouragement.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.

Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,

Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.