Behind the Couch with NYC Therapist Lauren Larkin

Lauren Larkin, licensed NYC therapist and content creator, joins Nechami in this episode. Lauren shares how her childhood personality and way of connecting to others transferred over to her adult life and career as a therapist. She shares her own struggles with an eating disorder and career pivot and how your career trajectory doesn't have to be linear, contrary to what we're taught. Lauren discusses how she determines how much personal information she shares with her clients and her overall boundaries as a therapist. She breaks down the difference between empathy and sympathy and shares advice on cultivating more empathy and feeling more heard in relationships. She also talks about cultivating adult friendships and the importance of approaching networking with open intentions. Lauren also shares signs on what to look out for in regards to noticing and becoming aware of eating disorders, how to help loved ones who are struggling with eating disorders, and more! @leltherapy Leltherapy.com Click here to grab your favorite beauty products and support women's healing and empowerment. Defiancebeauty.com  To read more about our mission and how we support healing from Domestic Violence, please visit our website: Defiancebeauty.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @defiancebeautybn @Nechamit