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Healing #Nofilter

by Laura Renner

Are you ready to break free from mental barriers and journey beyond the shadow of trauma?As a trauma healing author and traumatic brain injury survivor, Laura provides you with a weekly dose of relatable, no-nonsense methods for healing the mind, body, and all things trauma-related. This is for anyone who’s ready to stretch their boundaries and make real progress in their healing.

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Episodes

  1. The Science of Doing Nothing: Why Rest Isn’t Lazy, It’s Medicine

    What if doing nothing is exactly what your nervous system needs? In this episode, I’m diving into the overlooked (and totally underrated) power of intentional stillness. I talk about why your brain actually thrives when you’re not being productive, how rest supports physical healing, and what...

  2. The Sleep Disruptors You Didn’t Know Were Wrecking Your Rest

    In this episode, I’m diving into the sneaky, under-the-radar habits that might be messing with your sleep quality. I’ll talk about how under-eating, missing morning sunlight, late-night workouts, and heavy bedtime snacks could be throwing off your hormones, circadian rhythm, and REM cycles. If...

  3. Why Rest and Recovery Are the Keys to Feeling Good

    After an intentional break from the podcast, I'm back! In this episode, I share what I’ve learned about slowing down, nervous system regulation, and why rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential for healing and feeling good. I talk about why rest can actually feel uncomfortable at first, how hustle...

  4. Why Prioritizing Wellness is Essential for Beating Burnout

    In this episode, I talk about why prioritizing self-care is a non-negotiable for managing stress, juggling life, and preventing burnout. I discuss practical ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, and how to stay balanced when life gets hectic. Check out my digital course to improve your...

  5. Why Rest and Downtime Are More Important Than You Think

    In this episode, I dive into the critical importance of rest and recovery, especially when life feels overwhelming and exhausting. I share my personal experiences of working in the NICU, the toll it has taken on my body and mind, and how recognizing the signs of nervous system overload has led me...

  6. How to Stay Calm Under Pressure: Alternatives to Adrenaline Blockers

    In this episode, I discuss the effects of adrenaline blockers to manage performance anxiety, and how learning to regulate your nervous system can be a long-term, effective strategy for managing anxiety. I explain how beta blockers work, why the nervous system responds with fight-or-flight...

  7. I Created a Digital Healing Course!

    In this episode, I share the ins and outs of my new digital course: Foundations for Healing the Mind and Body! I explain what the course looks like, how it can help you improve your mental and physical well-being, and how these tools and techniques have transformed my life for the better. Check…

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  8. How to Understand Your Nervous System and Deescalate From Stress

    In this episode, I delve into the issue of stress and its impact on our bodies and minds. I explain the autonomic nervous system and how it leads to chronic stress responses, and how those impact our physical and cognitive functions. I also provide practical strategies for calming the nervous...

  9. How Affirmations Can Transform Your Mindset and Well-Being

    In this episode, I dive into the power of affirmations and how they can dramatically shift your mindset, thoughts, and overall well-being. I discuss the neuroscience behind why affirmations work, how affirmations impacted my own healing journey, and how to incorporate affirmations into your life…

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  10. Why We’re Afraid of Fear and How to Overcome It

    In this episode, I break down why we’re fearful of fear, what happens in our brain and body when fear is activated, and how we can reduce fear sensations to function more effectively and feel calm. Get my free Beginner’s Guide to Trauma Healing for nervous system regulation tools and healing...

  11. How to Use Disappointment to Fuel Your Success

    In this episode, I talk about how to turn disappointment into a positive, why this is important, and how to use disappointment to push yourself out of your comfort zone and fuel success. Get my free Beginner’s Guide to Trauma Healing for nervous system regulation tools and healing resources at my...

  12. Why You’re Avoiding Discomfort and How to Push Beyond Your Comfort Zone

    In this episode, I talk about how your brain and nervous system are wired to avoid discomfort, why your thoughts and feelings try to prevent you from discomfort, and how to build evidence that you can do uncomfortable things to better your life. Get my free Beginner’s Guide to Trauma Healing for...

  13. What Is Visualization and How It Can Support Your Healing

    In this episode, I talk about the benefits of visualization, the science behind how our brain interprets what we visualize, and tips to use visualization to reach your healing goals. Get my free Beginner’s Guide to Trauma Healing for nervous system regulation tools and healing resources at my...

  14. How to Overcome Perfectionism with Lindsay Wasserman

    In this episode, I talk with clinical social worker and psychotherapist Lindsay Wasserman about all things perfectionism. We discuss the challenges of growing up in a high-achieving environment, the true reality of perfectionism, and the impacts of perfectionism on mental health in adults.…

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  15. My Top Hacks to Improve Sleep That Actually Work

    In this episode, I break down my top hacks to significantly improve your sleep. I go into the research of why these help, how they support high quality sleep, and different options to help you get better sleep. Get my free Beginner’s Guide to Trauma Healing for nervous system regulation tools and...

  16. How to Turn Nervous Energy Into Excitement

    In this episode, I discuss how to channel anxious or nervous feelings into excitement. I talk about how our nervous system responds similarly, the key differences in our perception of these feelings, and how we can channel nervous energy into excited energy. Get my free Beginner’s Guide to Trauma...

  17. How Stress, Digestion, and Hormones Impact Whole Body Health with Jaci Salley

    In this episode, I speak with Functional Nutritionist Jaci Salley about stress, digestion, hormones, and whole body health. We discuss how stress impacts physical health, digestive processes, and how it creates hormone imbalances. Jaci discusses her top strategies to manage stress, optimize...

  18. How to Find the Right Therapist

    In this episode, I talk about how my negative experiences with therapists have led me to find the best therapists for me. I discuss my tried and true recommendations for finding the right therapist and how to put yourself first to achieve the outcome you desire. Get my free Beginner’s Guide to...

  19. What to Do When You’re Feeling Stuck

    In this episode, I break down my tried and true methods for what to do when you’re feeling stuck, lost, or bored. I talk about the importance of acknowledging your feelings, how to create space in your mind, and ways to support feeling your feelings to move through the stuckness. Get my free...

  20. My Top 5 Game-Changing Books for Healing and Growth

    In this episode, I discuss the five books (although I say four a few times, whoops) that significantly impacted my healing journey and life for the better and why you should check them out. Here are the books: Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza...

  21. How to Use Technology to Support Your Health and Healing

    In this episode, I talk about how devices and apps can assist your healing and improve your health. I explain how these can take the pressure off of yourself, allow you to be supported, and promote feeling better overall. Get free access to The Beginner’s Guide to Trauma Healing for nervous…

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  22. How to Empower Yourself with Responding Instead of Reacting

    In this episode, I talk about how you can choose to respond instead of reacting. I dive into what the differences are, how we are physiologically wired to react, and how you can shift toward responding through mindfulness, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulation. Get free access to The...

  23. How to Move Forward After Trauma with Amanda Blackwood

    In this episode, I speak with Amanda Blackwood who is an author, podcast host, speaker, and survivor of human trafficking. Amanda shares her inspiring story of overcoming trauma, while also sharing her wisdom, resilience, and her unwavering bright outlook on life. To learn more about Amanda…

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  24. What to Do When You’re Stuck in Worst-Case Scenario Thinking

    In this episode, I talk about what’s been going on in my life that brought me to worst-case scenario thinking and why it actually serves no purpose. I also discuss the tools I used to heal these beliefs, ways to disrupt catastrophic thought patterns, and how connecting to your body can help you...

  25. Stop Using Force as Your Motivator. Here’s Why.

    In this episode, I talk about how I burned myself out running from force, how force impacts your mind and nervous system, and ways to challenge those thoughts and feelings to prioritize yourself. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG…

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  26. The Reality of My Current Struggles and How I’m Getting Through

    In this episode, I get candid about my recent struggles with my mental and physical health. I talk about how I got to this point, why doing things from obligatory energy can be detrimental, what I’m doing to scale back, and how you can prioritize wellness to get back to feeling like yourself. My...

  27. How to Accelerate Transformation Through Energy Mastery with Gabrielle Pimstone

    In this episode, I speak with Gabrielle Pimstone about mastering your energy to live with purpose and passion. Gabrielle is an ex-corporate leader turned Energy Master who teaches powerful energy techniques for self-healing and navigating major transitions. We discuss ways to tune in…

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  28. How to Conquer Overthinking and Manage Anxiety Naturally with Heather Lillico

    In this episode, I talk with Heather Lillico about managing anxiety through nutrition, mindset, and movement. Heather is a Holistic Nutritionist and Yoga & Meditation Teacher who teaches overthinking, people-pleasing perfectionists how to manage anxiety naturally and holistically. We discuss the...

  29. Why It's Important to Take a Pause

    In this episode, I talk about how crucial it is to take moments to pause and slow down. I discuss the benefits of pausing and how it impacts your brain and body, calms your nervous system, and leads to reduced stress. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here:...

  30. Are You Measuring Your Progress? Here's Why You Should Start

    In this episode, I explain why it’s crucial to measure your progress as your healing and improving. I explain the ways I measured my progress toward my mental and physical health goals, how that helped me stay on track, and why it’s important to use measurables as a supportive tool. My book “No,...

  31. My #1 Tip For Getting Through the Holidays

    In this episode, I discuss why you need to put yourself first to decrease stress, anxiety, and irritability around the holidays. I explain why it’s important to minimize stress and give you short techniques to take time for yourself that you can easily incorporate this holiday season. My book…

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  32. Why You Need to Start Prioritizing Sleep

    In this episode, I explain how I never used to care about sleep, how prioritizing sleep has helped me tremendously, the research behind why quality sleep is so important, and ways to improve your own sleep. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here:...

  33. Two Years After My TBI: The Challenges of the Anniversary Effect

    In this episode, I get real about my two year TBI anniversary and how I deeply struggled with it. I explain the anniversary effect, how it impacted me, what I learned from my experience this week, and how to support yourself or someone else going through a trauma anniversary. My book “No, I’m Not...

  34. Why Meditation Is My Favorite Daily Practice

    In this episode, I explain all things meditation. What it is, different ways to meditate, the research behind the benefits of meditation, and how it’s improved my life. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Connect with me on Instagram:...

  35. Here’s Why It Takes More Than 21 Days to Change a Habit

    In this episode, I explain the 21 day myth for forming habits, the neuroscience behind why more time is required to see real change, and how to reframe your mindset to make a new habit stick. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Connect…

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  36. 5 Tips to Shift Your Mood Fast

    In this episode, I give you five proven methods to quickly shift your mood and I break down how they’re effective. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Connect with me on Instagram: @laura_renn Get free access to The Beginner’s Guide to...

  37. Stop Telling Yourself You're Not Doing Enough. Here's Why.

    In this episode, I talk about the neuroscience behind how telling yourself you’re not doing enough hurts you and how to shift your beliefs to stop thinking this way. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Connect with me on Instagram:...

  38. What Is Tapping and How It Works to Calm You Down

    In this episode, I explain what Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) is, why it’s effective, and how you can use it to support your mental health. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Connect with me on Instagram: @laura_renn Get free...

  39. How Breakdowns Can Lead to Breakthroughs

    In this episode, I get vulnerable and share how I have been struggling with breakdowns and sadness lately, how I felt like nothing was working, and how I reached breakthroughs about myself through this process. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here:...

  40. EMDR Explained: What It Is and How It Can Help You

    In this episode, I explain what EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is, how it works, and my experience healing trauma with EMDR. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Connect with me on Instagram: @laura_renn Get free...

  41. What Is Complex Trauma and How to Start Healing

    In this episode, I talk about what complex trauma is, how it affected me, and how you can set yourself up for success healing your trauma through nervous system regulation, self-care, and patience. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG...

  42. It’s Okay to Not Be Perfect. Actually, It’s Better Than Okay.

    In this episode, I talk about how my need for perfectionism made my life harder and how letting go of needing to be perfect allowed me to grow immensely. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Connect with me on Instagram: @laura_renn Get…

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  43. Somatic Therapy: What It Is and How It Helped Me Heal

    In this episode, I discuss different types of somatic therapies and how they significantly helped me heal trauma. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Connect with me on Instagram: @laura_renn Get free access to The Beginner’s Guide to...

  44. Here's Why Releasing the Pressure and Getting Out of Your Head Serves You

    In this episode, I give a fresh example of when I put pressure on myself, how it backfired, and how everything got easier when I let the creativity flow without pressure. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Connect with me on Instagram:...

  45. Know That Healing Takes Time. Let It.

    In this episode, I talk about how important it is to take time to heal and not rush the process. I discuss my struggles trying to heal too much too fast, what I learned along the way, and how slowing down helped me heal so much more successfully. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is…

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  46. Not Feeling Safe? Here's Why and How to Start Healing

    In this episode, I talk about how I never felt safe because of my trauma and how my nervous system was wired. I share why it’s normal if you don’t feel safe and how to start feeling more safe through nervous system regulation tools. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here:...

  47. The Struggles of Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare (And Why You Need to)

    In this episode, I talk about my struggles advocating for myself in healthcare, how I got tired of fighting against the roadblocks, and how I ultimately decided to not give up and find nontraditional care to heal my issues and improve my quality of life. I share my most important tips for how you...

  48. Why Our Brains Love Being Negative

    In this episode, I talk about how we are wired to be negative, the importance of neuroplasticity in changing that, and tools to rewire your brain toward positivity. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG Instagram: laura_renn...

  49. How I Got Here and Why I'm Here

    In this episode, I introduce the Healing #Nofilter podcast with my story of how my traumatic brain injury led me toward healing anxiety, negativity, health problems, and most importantly trauma. My book “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T9NJKG...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Are you ready to break free from mental barriers and journey beyond the shadow of trauma?As a trauma healing author and traumatic brain injury survivor, Laura provides you with a weekly dose of relatable, no-nonsense methods for healing the mind, body, and all things trauma-related. This is for anyone who’s ready to stretch their boundaries and make real progress in their healing.

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Laura Renner

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