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On this week's episode I will share what it is that my anxiety tells me NOT TO DO!  I'll also share what steps I take to do it anyway. Here's a hint.... it has to do with an upcoming trip to Hawaii! 

If you have a fear or anxiety that you would like to overcome, this episode will help you take the first steps to move through it. From creating an outcome picture to navigating through corrective experiences and set backs, I'll explain what these terms mean and how they can help you. 

On this podcast I mention a technique for overcoming anxiety created by Aureen Wagner. Find out more about Aureen and her trainings here: https://www.anxietywellness.com/pages/workshops-for-professionals

Would you like to enter a contest to win a $50 gift card to Balance Bound?!! 
Balance Bound is home to the Balance Bound Planner (Dated and Undated planners). This planner contains sections for: Work, Self, Others and Home to help you create more balance in your life. Balance Bound also has beautiful stationary, journals daily planning sheets and more!Here's how to enter:

1. Write a review for the Your Zen Friend podcast on your podcast app 
2. Take a screen shot (aka photo) of your review 
3. Send me your review! 
4. The winner will be announced on an upcoming podcast episode 

Here's where to send your screen shot:

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriend

Email me at: [email protected]

Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

If you would like to learn more about Lauren's counseling services you can view her website here:
https://www.laurencounseling.com/

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

In this Drop of Zen I will guide you through a short mediation designed to help you fall asleep with more ease. 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

On this episode I am excited to have an interview with Paul Bright, a certified sleep science coach and creator and host of, "The Why Behind the Z's," podcast. 

Before we get to our interview I will share some exciting news about an upcoming interview! 

Then Paul and I will talk about: the current sleep recommendations for children and teens, why it's so important for young people to get enough sleep and ways you can support your children and teens in getting the sleep their minds and bodies need. 

Would you like to enter a contest to win a $50 gift card to Balance Bound?!! 
Balance Bound is home to the Balance Bound Planner (Dated and Undated planners). This planner contains sections for: Work, Self, Others and Home to help you create more balance in your life. Balance Bound also has beautiful stationary, journals, daily planning sheets and more! Here's how to enter:

1. Rate and write a review for the Your Zen Friend podcast on Apple or Spotify
2. Take a screen shot (aka photo) of your review 
3. Send me your review! 
4. I will draw a winner at random
5. The winner will be announced on an upcoming podcast episode 

Here's where to send your screen shot:
 
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriend

Email me at: [email protected]

Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

Paul Bright's Bio: Paul, the host of The Why Behind Your Z’s podcast, battled sleep paralysis, insomnia, and sleep anxiety during military service. He spent years researching peer-reviewed scientific journals for  solutions to his sleep problems and developed a system that helped bring his sleep to consistency. Now he's become a certified sleep science coach and wants to turn his victories into inspiration for others. Paul is the creator of Sleep You Deserve, A sleep solution resource for those who want to overcome insomnia and other sleep disturbances.

Here's how to contact Paul Bright: 
website: https://www.sleepyoudeserve.com/
email:[email protected]
instagram: @sleepcoachpaul 
Podcast: "The Why Behind Your Z's"-  https://sleepyoudeserve.com/feed/podcast/

For more information on Lauren's counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

In this Drop of Zen I will guide you through a short meditation to help you identify how you can meet your own needs at this time. 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

On this episode I will tell you how creating a red tent has been one of the best things I've done to make my 21 year marriage healthier. I will discuss where the metaphor of a red tent comes from and what it looks like to create a modern day red tent. I'll also share what research says about the benefits of having supporting and nurturing friendships in your life. 

Books mentioned in this podcast: 
"The Red Tent," by Anita Diamont 
https://a.co/d/bdy7rci

"The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires," by Grady Hendrix
https://a.co/d/9XiRHd7

Would you like to enter a contest to win a $50 gift card to Balance Bound?!! 
Balance Bound is home to the Balance Bound Planner (Dated and Undated planners). This planner contains sections for: Work, Self, Others and Home to help you create more balance in your life. Balance Bound also has beautiful stationary, journals daily planning sheets and more!Here's how to enter:

1. Write a review for the Your Zen Friend podcast on your podcast app 
2. Take a screen shot (aka photo) of your review 
3. Send me your review! 
4. Once the podcast receives 50 reviews on Apple Podcast I will draw a winner at random
5. The winner will be announced on an upcoming podcast episode 

Here's where to send your screen shot:

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriend

Email me at: [email protected]

Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

If you would like to learn more about Lauren's counseling services you can view her website here:
https://www.laurencounseling.com/

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

In this Drop of Zen I will guide you through an IFS (Internal Family Systems) exercise to get to know your anxiety. This exercise is designed to help you feel less anxious. 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

On this episode I am excited to have an interview with Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Shawn Carney here today to talk about how he successfully treats anxiety with alternatives to traditional medication.

Before we get to our interview I will share how I view anxiety and the role that calming our central nervous system plays in decreasing anxiety symptoms. 

Would you like to enter a contest to win a $50 gift card to Balance Bound?!! 
Balance Bound is home to the Balance Bound Planner (Dated and Undated planners). This planner contains sections for: Work, Self, Others and Home to help you create more balance in your life. Balance Bound also has beautiful stationary, journals daily planning sheets and more!Here's how to enter:

1. Write a review for the Your Zen Friend podcast on your podcast app 
2. Take a screen shot (aka photo) of your review 
3. Send me your review! 
4. Once the podcast receives 50 reviews on Apple Podcast I will draw a winner at random
5. The winner will be announced on an upcoming podcast episode 

Here's where to send your screen shot:

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriend

Email me at: [email protected]

Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

Dr. Shawn Carney's Bio: Dr. Shawn M. Carney is a naturopathic physician with a long history of helping patients of all ages with many different health concerns. After graduating with honors as a double major in environmental science and philosophy from Purchase College in New York, Dr. Carney continued to pursue a fusion of these interests by undertaking a career in integrative medicine. He received a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the University of Bridgeport after having worked for several engineering and environmental science firms and serving as a full-time
emergency medical technician. Dr. Carney has studied in a wide array of settings including physicians from the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS) and treats patients with a wide variety of concerns including ADD/ADHD, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and thyroid disorders. He practices at Northeast Natural Medicine, LLC in Newtown, CT.

Here's how to contact Dr. Carney:
website: https://www.nenaturalmedicine.com/
phone number: 1-800-723-2962
email: [email protected]
instagram: @dr.shawncarney 
facebook: drshawncarney 

For more information on Lauren's counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

In this Drop of Zen I will guide you through a short mediation to help you identify one self care action that you would benefit from. 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

On this week's episode I will share my #1 strategy for decreasing your stress and increasing your happiness during the often difficult time of parenting tweens and teens. Spoiler alert.... It involves caring for yourself! 

Would you like to enter a contest to win a $50 gift card to Balance Bound?!! 
Balance Bound is home to the Balance Bound Planner (Dated and Undated planners). This planner contains sections for: Work, Self, Others and Home to help you create more balance in your life. Balance Bound also has beautiful stationary, journals daily planning sheets and more!Here's how to enter:

1. Write a review for the Your Zen Friend podcast on your podcast app 
2. Take a screen shot (aka photo) of your review 
3. Send me your review! 
4. Once the podcast receives 50 reviews on Apple Podcast I will draw a winner at random
5. The winner will be announced on an upcoming podcast episode 

Here's where to send your screen shot:

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriend

Email me at: [email protected]

Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

For more information on Lauren's counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

In this Drop of Zen I will guide you through a short mediation designed to help you cultivate gratitude for your body and all it does for you.

Please make sure you do not listen to this or any mediation while driving.

For maximum benefit listen to this meditation at a time when you won't be interrupted and can comfortably sit or lie down. 

I hope you enjoy this short guided meditation! And I hope you'll take some time today and every day to do something kind for yourself. 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.