The Holistic Spiritual Counselor’s Podcast

Have you ever felt torn between two paths in your life? In this episode, Laura Rain explores inner conflict during major life decisions, whether in relationships, career changes, or life transitions. Learn how to understand the different parts of yourself, sit with uncertainty, and find peace without rushing into a decision. This episode offers a compassionate, mindfulness-based approach to decision-making, self-trust, and emotional clarity.

In this episode, Laura shares a personal reflection on taking a two-month break from podcasting and writing to "reset" and what she discovered about the healing power of silence. In a culture driven by constant productivity and digital noise, an intentional pause can feel uncomfortable. Yet silence plays a vital role in mindfulness, nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, and authentic self-care. Tune in to explore how choosing rest and being quiet is not complacency, but a pathway to clarity, emotional well-being, and grounded action.

In this episode, I break down the differences between happiness and joy and why joy can feel so hard to access when life is stressful or overwhelming. I share how joy has been elusive to me throughout my life, the reasons why, and the simple daily practices that help me connect to it.   Let's say no to the outside pressure to be "happy" during the holidays and say yes to ourselves, finding authentic happiness through being rooted in our centered, authentic joy.  

In an age of instant answers and fast results, it’s easy to forget that a struggle can be a gift.  In this episode, Laura Rain shares a personal story of building a family treehouse and what it has taught her about the importance of the “productive struggle", a space where creativity, resilience, and patience are built.  Learn how trusting the process and honoring the natural rhythms of productivity, acknowledgment, and rest in our lives are necessary when we are making changes.  

In this live recording from a corporate wellness Lunch & Learn, Laura Rain leads participants through the STOP Method—Stop, Take a Breath, Observe, Proceed—a simple yet powerful practice for bringing mindfulness into the workplace and everyday life. Laura shares a vulnerable real-life story about using the STOP Method to navigate a difficult conversation, showing how mindfulness can shift us from autopilot reactions to conscious, intentional responses. Listeners will experience guided exercises, learn how to build mini “micro-meditations” into their day, and discover how mindfulness can strengthen relationships at work, at home, and with yourself.

When we align spiritually, life begins to flow with ease, synchronicity, and purpose.  Spiritual alignment doesn’t mean life is perfect.  It means we can navigate challenges from a more grounded, centered, and trusting place. In this episode, Laura Rain explores what it feels like to be spiritually aligned, how to recognize misalignment, and ways to restore your connection with Spirit through mindfulness, meditation, and self-care. Tune in for stories, guidance, and inspiration to help you flow with life’s divine rhythm in your everyday life.  

Join Laura Rain as she guides you through a meditation designed to help you drop the masks you are wearing and discover what it looks like and feels like to be more powerfully vulnerable and authentic in your life and your relationships.  This is a recording of a live meditation, part of the free online monthly meditation classes.    Sign up at www.holisticspiritualcounseling.com.  Open to anyone!  

Welcome.  I’m glad you’re here.  In today’s episode, we are going to explore something many of us struggle with, and that is vulnerability. Or as one of my clients once called it, “the V word.” For a lot of us, vulnerability equals weakness. We’ve learned to self-protect, to attempt to be perfect, and to put our most “put-together” selves out into the world because to be who we are underneath that mask can feel scary. But what I have learned is that vulnerability isn’t weakness at all.   It’s actually courage and authenticity that allow us to be truly present, which paves the pathway to greater connection, healing, and personal growth. If you’ve ever felt afraid to be seen or don’t know how to let your guard down, this episode is for you.  Thanks for joining me.  

Join Laura Rain as she guides you through a meditation designed to help you increase awareness of the pattern that is holding you back, how to release it, and create space for growth.  

Have you ever felt stuck in an old, familiar pattern—one that may have once protected or served you, but now holds you back? You're not alone. We've all been there. And maybe… you're there right now. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how even the smallest shift in perspective can open the door to freedom—and why choosing to grow is far more empowering than waiting for life to push you into it. If you're feeling trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, this episode is here to encourage you, inspire you, and remind you that you have the power to break free.

Join Laura Rain as she guides you through a meditation designed to help you align with your best, authentic version of yourself and connect with the wisdom of your future self.  If you feel stuck between who you are now and who you want to be, this meditation is for you!

In this deeply personal episode, I share a recent, healing reconnection with my ex-husband—and the unexpected journey it sparked through memory, growth, and self-discovery. As we reflected on who we used to be and who we've become, I was reminded just how far I’ve come on my healing path over the past thirty years. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the key practices, mindset shifts, and soulful lessons that helped me transform pain into power. If you've ever felt stuck between who you are now and who you know you're meant to be, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about: The power of reflection and revisiting your past without judgment How faith, humility, and discipline can anchor your transformation The common inner blocks that keep us from stepping into our highest selves Why your future self is worth fighting for If you're ready to reconnect with your purpose, rewrite your story, and align with the version of yourself you know you’re here to be—tune in. Your future self will thank you.

Join Laura Rain as she guides you through a meditation designed to help you reconnect with a younger part of yourself, your Inner Child.  This is a live recording of a meditation led as part of a free monthly meditation series.  Would you like to join us and meditate together?  Sign up at www.holisticspiritualcounseling.com.  Open to anyone interested in meditation!

Join Laura Rain as she guides you through a meditation designed to help you release stress and tension and find balance.  This is the second meditation of a free monthly meditation series.  Would you like to join us in meditating together as a group?  Sign up at www.holisticspiritualcounseling.com.  Open to anyone interested in meditation!

Do you ever feel like you need to shrink yourself to make others comfortable or to be liked? In this episode, I share a powerful moment from a recent client session where we explored the deep-rooted need to adapt in order to feel safe. We uncovered how self-protection can sometimes turn into self-abandonment — and what to do about it. You'll hear the simple but freeing mindset shift that brought my client instant relief: “Not everybody is going to like you, and that’s okay.” Tune in to learn how embracing your true self not only brings inner peace but also attracts the right people into your life.

Join Laura Rain as she guides you through a meditation designed to help you release stress and tension and cultivate your inner focus.  This is the first meditation of a free monthly meditation series.  Sign up for the free online group at www.holisticspiritualcounseling.com.  Open to anyone!  

In this first episode, Laura Rain shares her story of how she became a Holistic Spiritual Counselor and the many lessons she learned along the way.