Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today, I am celebrating 18 months of sobriety! In light of this, I am sharing 18 reasons why I love being sober during today's podcast episode. I hope you enjoy it. Please reach out to me on my socials! Tik Tok: Learninwithlauren IG: Learninwithlaurenpodcast. https://instagram.com/learninwithlaurenpodcast https://hoo.be/learninwithlauren

RESOURCES:

Daily Reflections - daily readings for alcoholics anonymous members (daily-reflections.net)

I Am Sober | Sobriety App for Android & iOS

Alcohol's Effects on the Body | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (nih.gov)

6 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Stop Drinking (healthline.com)

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health - Huberman Lab

Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org)

During this episode I talk about all things sobriety-related! I walk through the reality of my first 60 days sober and also some science about the relationship between the alcohol and the brain. Subscribe to my podcast for new episode notifications! Follow me on socials 😁 Instagram: @learninwithlaurenpodcast Tik Tok: @learninwithlauren Episode time marks: I. Why am I sober? 0:29 II. My initial expectations about living a sober life 2:33 III. My reality is the first 60 days 8:10 IV. My sober start date 8:26 V. First week sober 9:08 VI. 14 days sober 16:35 VII. First month sober 21:10 VIII. 45 days sober 28:04 IX. 60 days sober 33:45 X. Alcohol + Brain Relationship 41:22 XI. Will I ever drink again? 49:25 Alcohol + Brain Relationship Articles: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/this-is-your-brain-on-alcohol-2017071412000 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26466222/ https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohol-and-brain-overview Resources: https://www.aa.org/find-aa https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Learnin’ with Lauren Podcast! During today’s episode, I discuss the differences between a career in medicine vs. public health, how to select a career in public health based on your topics of interest, and various examples of public health jobs. I hope you enjoy! Please reach out to me on my socials! Tik Tok: Learninwithlauren IG: Learninwithlaurenpodcast. https://instagram.com/learninwithlaurenpodcast https://hoo.be/learninwithlauren

Last week’s episode about public health: https://anchor.fm/learningwithlauren/episodes/What-is-Public-Health--Why-I-decided-to-get-my-MPH-e2e8abc

References:

Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/what-can-you-do-with-public-health-degree/

Climb the Ladder: https://climbtheladder.com/public-health-consultant/#:~:text=1%20Master%E2%80%99s%20degree%20in%20public%20health%2C%20epidemiology%2C%20or,and%20as%20part%20of%20a%20team%20More%20items

https://chat.openai.com

For more information: What is public health? (apha.org)

Welcome back to the Learnin’ with Lauren Podcast! During today’s episode, I discuss the field of public health, it’s significance in society, how I found my purpose, and how that led me to get my MPH. I hope you enjoy. Next week, we’ll be talking specifically about different careers in the field of public health! Please reach out to me on my socials! Tik Tok: Learninwithlauren IG: Learninwithlaurenpodcast. https://instagram.com/learninwithlaurenpodcast https://hoo.be/learninwithlauren

Happy New Year! I address my brief hiatus in today’s episode and discuss some life updates from 2023, and my outlook going into 2024. I’m excited for you all to join me on my journey throughout this next year. I hope you enjoy. Please reach out to me on my socials! Tik Tok: Learninwithlauren IG: Learninwithlaurenpodcast. https://instagram.com/learninwithlaurenpodcast https://hoo.be/learninwithlauren

Today’s episode is all about new beginnings! Change can be scary, but as humans, change is inevitable in our lives! I discuss celebrating change, navigating life transitions, overcoming fear and resistance, and how new beginnings are a continuous process of life. I hope you enjoy. Please reach out to me on my socials! Tik Tok: Learninwithlauren IG: Learninwithlaurenpodcast. https://instagram.com/learninwithlaurenpodcast https://hoo.be/learninwithlauren

Today’s episode was recommended by a listener! I discuss how to support yourself when dealing with challenging times and the people around you might have a tough time understanding. I hope you enjoy. Please reach out to me on my socials! Tik Tok: Learninwithlauren IG: Learninwithlaurenpodcast. https://instagram.com/learninwithlaurenpodcast https://hoo.be/learninwithlauren

Therapy Resources:

https://www.betterhelp.com/online-therapy/

Talkspace

FindTreatment.gov

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

On today’s episode of the Learnin’ with Lauren podcast, I talk about the beauty in trusting the process! It’s so freeing to live in the moment and understand that much in our lives is simply out of our hands. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode! Please reach out to me on my socials! Tik Tok: Learninwithlauren IG: Learninwithlaurenpodcast. https://instagram.com/learninwithlaurenpodcast https://hoo.be/learninwithlauren

Welcome back to the Learnin’ with Lauren podcast! I’m back from my trip to Italy, and I have such an incredible success story for you all! On today’s episode, I discuss the challenges and triumphs I faced on the trip, what I think this means for my agoraphobia recovery, and tips/advice I have for you! Please reach out to me on my socials! Tik Tok: Learninwithlauren IG: Learninwithlaurenpodcast. https://instagram.com/learninwithlaurenpodcast https://hoo.be/learninwithlauren

Dial-A-Pilot: https://www.dialapilot.com

Pack with me Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRW3KYG5/

Welcome to the 5th episode in my 5-part series on agoraphobia recovery! On today’s episode, I discuss how agoraphobia has an impact on relationships with our family, friends, and romantic partners. I share five ways we can navigate the natural challenges that come with this anxiety disorder and how you can nurture your relationships. Please reach out to me on my socials! Tik Tok: Learninwithlauren IG: Learninwithlaurenpodcast. https://instagram.com/learninwithlaurenpodcast https://hoo.be/learninwithlauren