Wander with Therapist L.A. Whitaker - Healing through Connection

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In this episode, I dive into an engaging conversation with Lauren-Ashleigh Whitaker, a passionate therapist and owner of Sea Change Health. Known as L.A., she discusses her holistic approach to therapy, emphasizing the mind-body connection. L.A. shares her journey of overcoming bullying, struggles with invisible illness, and how these experiences have shaped her career as a therapist and yoga teacher. We also explore her work with clients, providing insightful examples of transformative therapy sessions. Tune in to understand the profound impact of holistic mental health practices and learn valuable strategies for achieving a balanced life.
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00:00 Introduction to Today's Podcast

00:41 Lauren's Journey to Becoming a Therapist

01:26 Overcoming Bullying and Finding Strength

02:29 Working with Girls on the Run and AmeriCorps

03:30 Discovering Yoga and the Mind-Body Connection

04:29 Healing Through Helping Others

07:37 The Importance of Addressing Bullying

10:12 Navigating Emotions and Finding Purpose

14:47 Dealing with Endometriosis and Invisible Illness

24:10 Transformative Stories from Therapy

29:51 Navigating Personal Growth and Relationships

30:22 The Stories We Tell Ourselves

30:56 Parenting Challenges and Insights

35:18 Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques

41:05 Choosing the Right Therapist

47:40 Balancing Life's Demands

52:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Chapitres

1. Wander with Therapist L.A. Whitaker - Healing through Connection (00:00:00)

2. Intro/Music (00:00:02)

3. Start of Episode/Introduction to L.A. Whitaker (00:00:26)

4. How did L.A. become a therapist? (00:01:24)

5. Did L.A. find healing working with Girls on the Run? (00:05:09)

6. L.A. believes kids can articulate more than adults think (00:09:49)

7. Brene Brown quote about letting emotions go (00:11:56)

8. Does L.A. Whitaker always follow a plan? (00:13:25)

9. L.A. Whitaker gets diagnosed after invisible illness (00:16:37)

10. Kismet to talk with L.A. about invisible illness (00:20:22)

11. L.A. Whitakers client success stores (00:24:53)

12. L.A. Whitaker's work with an athlete (00:27:55)

13. Brene Brown's "The Story I'm Telling Myself" (00:31:14)

14. The Power of The Story We Tell Ourselves (00:34:15)

15. How does L.A. decide what type of training to pursue? (00:36:16)

16. How should people decide to pursue therapy? (00:41:48)

17. How our mental health impacts our physical health (00:45:54)

18. What does L.A. do in her life to balance all aspects of life? (00:48:32)

19. Conclusion (00:53:24)

20. Outro Music (00:53:48)