After referencing the first episode with Lauren Shaw and a brief introduction of her, the three jump into the conversation about the pandemic and how to thrive during this time despite the fatigue.

Lauren Shaw discusses how it's okay and important to grieve how different our lives are now compared to before COVID. Rick chimes in and reminds listeners to celebrate the things we can do instead of focusing on the things we can't do anymore.

Even though things look very different in our world, Lauren Shaw emphasizes that there are needs (like connection and movement) that will still need to be met, and maybe need to be met in different ways than before. She also mentions that we might find we need more of things now than we did before, like sleep and rest.

Lauren Shaw moves the discussion to talking about checking in with your heart and body each day, asking them what they need each day. She stresses the importance of finding new expectations, and finding accountability for this, as well as setting good boundaries.

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About Lauren Shaw:

Dr. Lauren Shaw is a licensed clinical psychologist living in Chicago with her husband and three children. She works at The Arlington Center. Find Lauren on Facebook, Instagram, or email her at [email protected]