The Importance of Therapy and Self-Acceptance

"I would tell her that she deserves to have people that see the good in her."

"I think there's so much to be celebrated in even who we were a year ago." - LC

In this episode of the Check-in With Podcast, host Calvin Anderson interviews Lauren Coletti, a digital nomad expert and psychology professor. Lauren shares her journey from New York to Europe, her passion for mental health, and her experiences in the field of psychology. They discuss the importance of self-acceptance, the value of therapy, and the lessons learned from traveling abroad. Lauren also offers advice for aspiring clinicians and reflects on her personal growth and the impact of her lived experiences on her work.

Takeaways
Lauren moved to Europe in 2023 and has lived in Italy, Spain, and Albania.
She uses LinkedIn to connect and share insights about mental health.
Lauren's passion for psychology stems from her own experiences with mental health.
She aims to work with youth and in forensic psychology.
Traveling has taught her resilience and character development.
Lauren believes in the importance of therapy for self-investment.
She emphasises the need for strong role models in youth development.
Lauren's writing is a form of self-expression and creativity.
She advocates for seeing therapy as a strength, not a weakness.
Lauren's future goals include teaching and possibly becoming a licensed clinical psychologist.

To get in touch with Lauren please use the following:

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcolletti?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

https://open.substack.com/pub/lorenamichelle