Encountering You

Latest Episodes:

Navigating the Comparison Trap Aug 21, 2024

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Are you stuck in the comparison trap? Feeling like you can never measure up? Or sometimes feeling like I have to be better than someone else to be good enough? In today's episode, Laura is going to talk about how prevalent this is, why we do it, and how to grow through it. You can subscribe on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.

Loneliness and the Desire for Connection Aug 07, 2024

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Did you know that loneliness is one of the primary things that people present with in counseling? Many people come into therapy feeling like they are the only one that struggles. You are not alone. In today's episode, Laura is going to talk about her own story and how your journey in counseling can help you connect to yourself, to your story, to others and primarily, to God. You can subscribe today on Accessmore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.

Burnout: How Do I Know if I Am at Risk? Jul 24, 2024

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Do feel exhausted, irritable, anxious, or just want a break? You may be at risk for burnout. Burnout sneaks up on all of us and it is important to recognize the signs. In today's episode, Laura is going to talk about how to identify when you are getting close to needing to slow down, even if you feel like you can't. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.

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Stress Awareness: Relationships Jul 10, 2024

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Did you know that you can impact someone else in your life with your own nervous system? Whether it is the cashier at the grocery store or your closest relationship, your nervous system is impacted by and will impact other people. In today's episode, Laura will talk about several different examples of where this will show up from casual acquaintances and workplace relationships to your best friend or significant other. You can subscribe today at AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.

"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com

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In Honor of Mandisa Apr 24, 2024

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By now you have likely heard about the passing of my dear friend and Out of the Dark co-host, Mandisa. In light of this, we are going to pause for a bit to honor her and take the time to grieve her loss.

We'll be back in May, but if you would like more resources on how to navigate grief, below you'll find links to previous episodes to help you walk through this journey.

I look forward to being back with you soon.

Previous Episodes on Grief:

Dealing with Despair

Is it Healthy to Regret: Grief About Time Lost

The Radical Truth: Healing Takes a Long Time

Containment-When My Feelings are Too Much
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Stress Awareness: Parenting Stress Apr 17, 2024

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Do you consider the stress of parenting to be overwhelming or sometimes too much? It's possible that you are having reactions to your children that are more about trauma than parenting. In today's episode, Laura will talk about how stress in parenting can easily trigger parts of your story and create unnecessary activation in your nervous system and then give you resources on how to cope. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.

"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com
Wherever You Go I Want You To Know is available here. Save 25% by using code: Go25

Stress Awareness: Traumatic Stress Apr 10, 2024

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Do you often feel overwhelmed and wonder if this feeling will ever go away? Today, Laura is going to talk about traumatic stress and how it can actually show up in your day to day life. She is going to discuss how to identify traumatic stress and give you tools to help heal it when you are experiencing it. You can subscribe today on Access More or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.

"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com
Wherever You Go I Want You To Know is available here. Save 25% by using code: Go25

Stress Awareness: The Anatomy of Stress Apr 03, 2024

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We all talk about stress but do you really know what stress is and how to manage it? Today starts a month long series about stress. April is stress awareness month so what better time than that to really unpack it. Laura is going to talk about what the risks of stress are, the window of tolerance and how to manage it, and ways to cope with stress. Most of all, she is going to help you understand that we don't have to wait for stressors to go away to feel the peace of God! You can subscribe today on Access More or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.

"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com
Wherever You Go I Want You To Know is available here. Save 25% by using code: Go25

Maintaining the Clarity of the Cross Mar 27, 2024

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As we draw near to the celebration of Easter, we are going to examine the lens with which you look at life. Much like glasses, the lenses can either make things clearer or cloudier. Today, Laura is going to talk about the importance of the lens we look at life through, how to keep it clear, and how living "in light" of the cross is so different than living in the "possibility" of the cross. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.

"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com

Boundaries in a World that Feels Chaotic Mar 20, 2024

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Did you know that you can experience a form of trauma just from watching the news? Vicarious or secondhand trauma happens when we overidentify with someone else's trauma. Many people mistake it for empathy when it is not. In today's episode, Laura will talk about why this happens and give you resources to help yourself create peace in a seemingly chaotic world. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.

"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com