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Spirit Body

by Lauren Donelson

Welcome to Spirit Body - a podcast to explore the sacred connection between body and spirit. I’m your host, Lauren Donelson (she/her). I’m a psychotherapist, astrologer, and intuitive healer. In this podcast we’ll be talking about bodies, spirituality, mental health, and how they all connect together. All content in this podcast is health at every size-aligned and of course not a substitute for mental health treatment. Health at Every Size or HAES is an evidence based framework that celebrates body diversity and challenges cultural assumptions about weight and size.

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Episodes

  1. Aquarius New Moon + Permission

    In this episode, I'm breaking down the astrology of the January 31st new moon in Aquarius, as well as what is means for you. Spoiler - it's about giving yourself permission. You can now find me on instagram @astro_therapy_. I'm taking listener questions now! Send yours in using this form:...

  2. What is the Moon in astrology? + The Full Moon in Cancer

    In this episode, I'm breaking down what the moon means in astrology. I also share my interpretation of the upcoming full moon in Cancer on January 17th. I'm starting to share the video version of this podcast on YouTube! Here's the link if you want to watch the video version:...

  3. Internal Family Systems with Kristin Tand, LPC

    In this episode, I got to interview my friend and colleague Kristin Tand (she/her). Kristin is an IFS therapist who helps women with anxiety, burn out, and relationships. We talk all about Internal Family Systems therapy - what it is and how it's different than traditional talk therapy. We talk...

  4. People pleasing

    In this episode, I'm talking about the nuances of people pleasing. This pattern runs deep for so many people. I talk about how people pleasing impactful people pleasing is, and the importance of starting to notice your patterns in order to change them. If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5...

  5. Being a Highly Sensitive Person

    In this episode I'm talking about being a highly sensitive person. I talk about how being an HSP is different than being shy or introverted, and how being an HSP often connects with disordered eating. If you're enjoying the podcast, leave a five star review over on Apple Podcasts! You can also...

  6. Disordered Eating and Spirituality

    In this episode, I talk about disordered eating and spirituality. I discuss spirituality as a tool for mental health, and also how it can be used to spiritually bypass trauma and emotions. I also talk about how easy it is to get wrapped up in a spiritual community, especially when you are in a...

  7. Meditation: Working with our inner systems

    In this episode, I share about my struggles with a consistent meditation practice. I use systems thinking, Internal Family Systems in particular, to share how our systems might be rejecting meditation. I also share about how we can start to heal the parts of us that might be afraid of meditation....

  8. The Energetics of the Equinox

    In this episode, I'm talking about the energy of the fall equinox. I'm talking about balance and letting go, and how that's showing up for me right now particularly in my relationship with social media. I'm shifting over to a new Instagram - @spiritbodycommunity. Follow me there! If you're loving...

  9. Boundaries

    This week I'm talking about boundaries - what they are and some of the struggles with implementing them, especially when there is a power imbalance. Do you have an issue with boundaries you'd like help with? Send me a DM on Instagram @laurendonelson, and I might answer your question on the…

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  10. Meditation for Slowing Down

    This episode is a meditation practice for slowing down that I have been using recently. I've found it to be a really helpful for slowing down during this transitional season. I hope you enjoy! If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! You can also screen shot…

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  11. Slowing Down

    In this episode, I'm sharing about my experience realizing I need to slow down at this time of year. We're about to transition seasons - summer to fall, as well as yang to yin season. Transitions often require slowing down. I'm supporting Texas Equal Action Fund, an organization that provides...

  12. Pleasure

    This week I'm talking about prioritizing pleasure and how I'm trying to change my relationship with it. If you're enjoying the pod, leave me a 5 star review! Screen shot the podcast, share it on Instagram, and tag me. Find me on Instagram @laurendonelson or on my website www.laurendonelson.com

  13. Change

    This week I'm talking about how challenging it can be to accept that you are changing. If you're enjoying the pod, leave me a review! Share it with your friends and on social media. You can find me on Instagram @laurendonelson or at my website laurendonelson.com

  14. Tuning in to Fear + Aquarius Full Moon

    This week I'm sharing how I've been managing my fear through a mindset practice. I'm also talking about the importance of this full moon and the major Aquarius vibes that are coming up this month. If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5 star review! That would be really cool, and it would…

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  15. Silly Spirituality

    In this episode, I share my thoughts on "silly" spirituality - which often happens to be spirituality that womxn and non-binary folx engage in. I'm offering a 3 week Intuitive Healing class that starts August 2nd. It's a deep dive into meditation and psychic work. If you're interested, the…

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  16. Grounding Meditation

    There's so much going on right now - for me personally and astrologically. I have been in serious need of grounding, so what came through for me this week was so share my favorite grounding meditation. I hope you enjoy! If you're enjoying this podcast, leave me a review! Share it with your…

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  17. Rest

    In this episode, I share about my relationship to rest and how it has evolved over the years. Rest is so important! Find me over on Instagram @laurendonelson or on my website laurendonelson.com If you're enjoying this podcast, leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Reviews help other people...

  18. Wellness and Consent with Monica Pirani

    In this episode, I got to chat with my friend Monica Pirani (she/her, they/them). We talk about their experience as a queer person and how concepts like consent and boundaries show up (or don't!) in the wellness industry. Monica is a queer, nonbinary writer and creative. They have been an…

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  19. Fake Rules

    This week I talk about how I first realized I had a lot of fake rules around food and my body when I was in eating disorder recovery. Now I'm starting to explore where they show up in other areas of life. If content about eating disorders is not for you, feel free to skip this episode. I will…

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  20. Affirmations + Law of Attraction

    In this episode, I share my thoughts on the good and the bad of affirmations and law of attraction. Tell me what you think about affirmations and LOA over on Instagram @laurendonelson. You can also find me on my website www.laurendonelson.com If you're enjoying Spirit Body, subscribe and leave me…

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  21. Approval + Eclipse Season

    In this episode, I talk about waiting to get approval before stepping into a part of who you are. Also, it's almost eclipse season! I talk a little bit about the eclipse coming up on May 26th and how it might be impacting a specific area of your birth chart and life. Find me on Instagram...

  22. Bodies Stories with Aleta Storch, LMHC, RD

    In this episode I got to chat with my friend and colleague Aleta Storch (she/her). Aleta is a therapist, dietitian, and a certified Body Trust provider. Aleta works with folks with eating disorders and ADHD. She's an all around amazing human doing great work in the world. You can find Aleta at...

  23. Brain Space

    In this episode, I talk about considering what would fill your brain space if you believed there was nothing wrong with your body.

  24. What season are you in?

    In this episode, I talk about embracing the season you're in - even if it's uncomfortable.

  25. Body Awareness Meditation + Full Moon in Scorpio

    In this episode, I'll guide you through a 2 minute meditation to connect with your body. I also talk about how you can connect with the full moon energy on April 26th. I like to use astro-charts.com or astro.com to generate birth charts.

  26. TRAILER - Welcome to Spirit Body!

    Spirit Body with Lauren Donelson is a space to explore the connection between body and spirit.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Spirit Body - a podcast to explore the sacred connection between body and spirit. I’m your host, Lauren Donelson (she/her). I’m a psychotherapist, astrologer, and intuitive healer. In this podcast we’ll be talking about bodies, spirituality, mental health, and how they all connect together. All content in this podcast is health at every size-aligned and of course not a substitute for mental health treatment. Health at Every Size or HAES is an evidence based framework that celebrates body diversity and challenges cultural assumptions about weight and size.

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Welcome to Spirit Body - a podcast to explore the sacred connection between body and spirit. I’m your host, Lauren Donelson (she/her). I’m a psychotherapist, astrologer, and intuitive healer. In this podcast we’ll be talking about bodies, spirituality, mental health, and how they all connect...

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