Life Lessons with Lau

By Lauretta GerardSociety & Culture Personal Journals

Life Lessons with Lau episodes

October 18, 2024 Learning to Trust God - With Triumphant Esomunu
What does it really mean to trust God? Though the Bible encourages us to trust in the Lord, what does trusting Him look like in practical terms? In this episode, I discuss what it means to trust God with my best girl, Triumphant Esomunu.
Enjoy!

50 min
July 14, 2024 Dealing with Daddy Issues
In this episode, I talk about the concept of "daddy issues"—a term used to describe the emotional and psychological challenges that arise from a complicated or absent relationship with one's father, drawing from my own experience.
Get cosy and join me for an insightful conversation aimed at helping you understand and address the impact of daddy issues on your life.
19 min
April 07, 2024 Bouncing Back from a Heartbreak: 5 Personal Strategies for Healing
Heartbreaks... soul-crushing and often, debilitating. You've probably experienced one at some point or are going through one right now.
In this episode, I share 5 things you can do to recover from a heartbreak, based on my experience.
Enjoy!
20 min
March 29, 2024 Unscripted: A Case for Introverts
Hey lovelies! I'm starting a new series called 'Unscripted' where I share things I'm currently reflecting on. Our first topic in this series is about busting some myths about introverts, and how we (yes, I am one!) view the world.

Enjoy!

19 min
March 29, 2024 1 Year Married: 7 Lessons Learned
Marriage is beautiful, but like most things in life, it's not without its challenges. In this episode, I share 7 major lessons I have learnt (and am still learning) in these past 325 days of being married.
Disclaimer: This is NOT marriage advice. These are simply my learnings so far.

Enjoy!
23 min
March 29, 2024 Facing Rejection & Rising Above it
Rejection hurts.
Whether it's in our careers, love lives, or personal ambitions, rejection stings. But hey! It's not the end of the world! In this episode, I talk about dealing with rejection - how to bounce back, learn from it, and grow stronger.

15 min
March 29, 2024 Navigating Friendships in your 30s
Ever felt like friendship in your 30s is a whole new ballgame? In this episode, I share what I’m learning about nurturing connections as a woman in her 30s.
Enjoy!
23 min
March 29, 2024 The African Firstborn Daughter Syndrome
Being the first-born daughter in a typical African household
can be challenging. There are often unique expectations and responsibilities
placed upon you. You often bear the weight of enormous expectations- from
taking on caregiving roles to supporting your family, sometimes, financially.
In this episode, I talk about the impacts of the African firstborn daughter
syndrome and some key lessons I have learnt (and am still learning) as a firstborn
daughter myself.
28 min
January 29, 2021 Mental Health & Christianity
Does seeking psychological help make one less spiritual? I discuss this with Christian Psychologist, Lilian Gerald on today's episode.
54 min
September 17, 2020 Life after death? How true is this?
Death is a topic not many like to discuss but an essential one nonetheless because it's inevitable. I began to question life's meaningness after the sad demise of Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman. In this episode, I answer the question: is there really life after death?
12 min