Bookends of Recovery: A Podcast About Addiction, Betrayal Trauma & Healing

A calming meditation to help you make space for every emotion, reconnect with yourself, and remember that feelings come and go. You can feel deeply without losing yourself, staying grounded one breath at a time. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

"Relapse is part of recovery." "No, it's part of addiction." So...which is it? Let's talk about why this question hit me personally, emotional sobriety, and why boundaries still matter. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Before we get started, I wanted to add a quick update to this episode.When I originally recorded this, I was still in my marriage. Since then, my husband and I have decided to separate.I still agree that there isn't a single right answer to the question, "Should I stay?" Each person has to decide what they need to feel safe, healthy, and at peace.What has become even clearer to me over time is the importance of emotional sobriety and personal boundaries. Recovery isn't just about abstinence. It's also about growth, honesty, accountability, and a willingness to keep doing the work. And boundaries require us to pay attention to what we're observing and honor our own needs, even when it's difficult.As you listen, I hope this episode helps you reflect on your own situation with compassion, honesty, and respect for yourself and your healing. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the healthy pathways within you.This guided meditation uses the symbolism of a garden to explore awareness, emotional well-being, self-care, emotional sobriety, and personal growth. Together, we’ll gently tend to the spaces within ourselves that may need a little more nurturing, attention, and care.Perfect for moments when you feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck on autopilot, or simply in need of a calming reset. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Sometimes recovery and healing don’t unravel all at once. Sometimes it whispers.In this episode, we talk about stagnation and complacency in recovery and healing, emotional sobriety, unhealthy patterns that quietly return over time, and the importance of continuing to tend to our growth, relationships, and well-being…even years later.I also share part of my personal journey, along with gentle tools and reflections to help you reconnect with yourself and your recovery or healing path.  If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

If you have ever felt overwhelmed or anxious, or had your thoughts spiral out of control, you are not alone. I’ve been there. Today I’m resharing some mindfulness techniques that you can use when things feel overwhelming, a trigger hits, or you need a moment to pause and regroup. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

What do you do when the tools that used to help no longer do? In this episode, we explore the brick wall in recovery and healing, and how to figure out whether it’s time for a change or time to give yourself a break. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Not every thought is a fact, but when you’re in the middle of a spiral, it can feel like it is.In this episode, we walk through simple, real-life tools to help you pause, challenge unhelpful thinking, and respond differently in the moment. From cognitive distortions to the ABC model, opposite action, and reframing, these are tools you can actually use when it matters most.  If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

If you’ve been swinging between trying to fix everything and wanting to shut down, this guided meditation will help you find your way back to balance using detaching with love. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

I thought I had detaching with love figured out… until I realized I was just pulling away. In this episode, I share my mistakes, the shift that changed everything, and what it really looks like in real life. Including a worksheet walkthrough. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

When we find out our partner is an addict, one of the first questions we ask ourselves is do we stay or do we go? Especially if our partner is pornography and/or sex addict. In this episode, I share questions to consider beyond the question of whether to leave or stay. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

I think something that’s important to talk about is what happens after addiction disclosure. It was something I wasn’t even remotely prepared to experience. I didn’t expect the emotional chaos that happened in the weeks and months afterward. It was beyond overwhelming and confusing...but there was also hope.  If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Spring has always felt like the season of regrowth to me.Every year when my daffodils bloom, I’m reminded of something I didn’t always believe was possible… my own healing.In this brief announcement, I’m sharing a reflection on the quieter side of recovery, the small, steady shifts that don’t always feel like progress… but are.If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is your reminder that growth is still happening.So I’ll leave you with this…What’s your daffodil today?As a small way to honor this season of growth, my book Bookends of Recovery: What Is the Good? is currently on sale for a few days at $1.99. If you’re looking for tools, reflection exercises, or support along the way, it’s there for you.You can find the link here If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Today's episode is about what it felt like to discover my husband’s pornography addiction, the hypervigilance that followed, and how healing finally began. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

I share a recent moment when my brain went straight to panic mode during a simple disagreement, what that taught me about trauma footprints, and the gentle check-in tools that help me stay grounded. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Recovery and healing don’t have one ending. They have two bookends. One bookend is the moment that changed you. The other is the moment you chose differently.One holds the addiction. The other holds the healing.One holds the betrayal. The other holds the rebuilding.Between those bookends? Your growth. Your awareness. Your tools. In today's episode, I share those those tools with a series of thought provoking questions. Workbook available. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

A quick and gentle guided meditation to help you reconnect with your inner strength, especially during moments of fear, doubt, or overwhelm. This practice is about remembering who you are when things feel challenging. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

If you’re in recovery, loving someone with addiction, or healing from betrayal trauma, struggling with confidence is incredibly common. Learn how to rebuild it in today's episode. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Valentine’s week can be challenging for a lot of people.But if you’re in a relationship with an addiction, especially pornography and/or sex and love addiction, it can feel even more overwhelming.If you’re struggling this week, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to push your way through it. There are tools that can help you get through the week with a bit more steadiness and a lot more self-compassion. This episode I share them. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Have you ever felt that kind of internal chaos? The racing thoughts. The emotional whiplash. The urge to numb or fix something that isn’t yours to fix. That moment when fight, flight, freeze, or fawn kicks into overdrive. Whether you’re in recovery or healing, these thoughts, feelings, and sensations are very common. Internal chaos is often our body’s way of telling us that our system is overwhelmed and needs support. Today's episode includes tools to help you navigate those moments and a free workbook. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

As promised...it's a workbook walkthrough for The Three Circles & CFT (You don't need the workbook to benefit from today's episode): The Three Circles are three nested circles that help you define:• What you personally want to avoid• What requires boundaries and awareness• What actively supports your recovery or emotional wellbeingThey can be used by someone in addiction recovery, by loved ones healing from relational or betrayal trauma, or by couples navigating recovery together.  If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

In today's episode, I revisit The Three Circles and add in CFT. It creates structure without shame, boundaries without pressure, and awareness without rigidity. And when both partners use it, it becomes a shared language for healing instead of a battleground of expectations. A great episode for those in recovery and their loved ones. Stay tuned next week for the workbook walkthrough! If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

ARC is a three-step tool for moving through triggers in a way that supports your healing instead of overwhelming it. Today's episode is a workbook walkthrough, but you don't need it to enjoy the episode. I also share some exciting news! If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

This week’s episode is focused on something I’m practicing this year: self-grace. It includes a workbook walkthrough.I talk about how easy it is to slip into comparison, even when we’re doing something good for ourselves, and how that can quietly drain motivation, joy, and emotional balance. Then I walk you through a Self-Grace Check-In you can do with me in real time.If you’ve been feeling “not enough,” behind, or harder on yourself than you deserve… this one’s for you. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

As the new year begins, many of us start hearing the familiar question: Should I make resolutions or set intentions? They may sound similar, but they come from very different places. Which one works best for you? With this workbook walkthrough: GROW!And don't forget to join in on the AMA this week! If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

I’ll be off work next week and thought this would be a good time to open the floor for an AMA on my Reddit page.If you’re newer here, I’m 30+ years clean from my drug of choice, married to someone recovering from PA/SLAA, and I’ve done my own healing after betrayal trauma. A lot of you are in one of those spaces…or going through more than one at the same time.So, from 12/29/25–1/2/26, I’m hosting an Ask Me Anything.You can ask about:·       Recovery·       Healing after betrayal·       Boundaries·       Setbacks·       What helped, what didn’t·       Or anything you’ve been sitting with but haven’t known where to askNo need to share details you’re not ready to share. Lurkers are welcome. Throwaway accounts are welcome. You can post questions ahead of time, and I’ll be answering throughout the week instead of all at once.I’ll also start with a few questions I get asked a lot to get the conversation going.If you think this would be helpful, please join in. I look forward to hearing from you!(Please keep questions respectful and be mindful of sharing triggering content.) If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

In this guided meditation, you’re invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and release the weight you’ve been carrying.I use gentle imagery and intentional breathing to help you exhale stress, let go of worries about the future, and loosen your grip on past regrets. There’s no pressure to fix anything and nothing to figure out, just a time to rest in the moment.This episode is especially supportive if you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in a loop of thoughts.  If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re living as different versions of yourself, this one’s for you. In this episode, I'm talking about compartmentalization and how it shows up in addiction and healing for both the person in recovery and the people who love them. Compartmentalization is a survival tool. It’s how we box off parts of ourselves to keep going when things feel overwhelming. Over time, though, it can quietly drain us and keep us from healing and recovering.This episode goes along with a new workbook and walks through what compartmentalization looks like, why it happens, and how to start reconnecting the parts of yourself that had to separate just to survive. No worries, though, you don't have to download the workbook. You can listen along too. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Stress sucks! Let's talk about ways to relieve it. This is part two of the walkthrough of my workbook, but don't worry, you do not need it in front of you to follow along. I’m going to walk you through the tools step by step, so you can just listen, or pause and write if you’d like. It covers gratitude, journaling, grounding exercises, boundaries, creating a safe space, and more! If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Dealing with stress? Who isn't right? This is part one of the walkthrough of my workbook, but don't worry, you do not need it in front of you to follow along. I’m going to walk you through the tools step by step, so you can just listen, or pause and write if you’d like. It covers why we have stress, where we carry it, and, of course, exercises: The 6-Step Self-Check-In (Guided), Two-minute reset, moving through emotions, and thought firewall. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about retraining your brain to notice what’s also true. It’s also about understanding, “Yes, this is hard, but look at all the good that’s still around me.” And that’s where the healing begins. Learn how in today's episode, including thought-provoking questions. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Black-and-white thinking brings us comfort in a chaotic world. When life gets challenging, like it does in addiction or betrayal, gray feels like quicksand. It means we might have to sit in discomfort, hold conflicting truths, or accept that we don’t have all the answers. But we need gray thinking in our recovery and healing. Learn why! If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Boredom is the time to experiment, to rediscover what excites you when you’re not chasing a dopamine hit. And no offense to workout routines or organizing your junk drawer (again), but there’s a whole world beyond the usual “healthy hobbies” we all know and love. Learn some other ways to beat boredom that are a little weird, a little wonderful, and might just help you discover a new passion! If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

When stress hits, our bodies often go into fight, flight, fawn, or freeze mode. It can show up as a tight chest, racing thoughts, or shallow breathing. In this episode, we’ll slow it all down and practice three powerful breathwork tools: belly breathing, box breathing, and the breathing anchor.You’ll learn how to use your breath to calm your nervous system, manage triggers, and feel more grounded in the moment. Whether you’re in recovery, healing from trauma, or just navigating life’s chaos, these techniques can help you reconnect with calm and clarity. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Fear can stop us in our tracks, keeping us stuck in anxiety, overthinking, or avoidance. In this episode, I share two simple techniques: Play the Script to the End and Stop Sign methods. They help you quiet fear, calm your mind, and move forward with confidence.Whether you’re managing triggers in recovery, facing change, or learning to trust yourself again, these tools will help you reframe fear and find your next step toward freedom. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away, they’re about protecting your healing and recovery and honoring your worth. In this episode, I share core personal boundaries, why they matter, and reflection prompts you can use today. If you struggle with saying no or keeping your recovery space safe, this one’s for you. Remember, you are stronger and more valuable than you think. And of course, there's a workbook too. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Two simple tools to remind you why you’re showing up and where you want to go in your recovery and healing journey and keep you motivated. In this episode, I share my Recovery/Healing Mission Statement and W.H.Y. Statement. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Ready to take what you learned about the Window of Tolerance and put it into practice? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the companion workbook, step by step. Together we’ll map your own window, color-code your “too high” and “too low” states, and get curious about the signs your body and emotions give you. Whether you doodle, write, or just listen along, this guided walkthrough will help you see where you’re most comfortable and where you can gently stretch. It’s hands-on, practical, and meant to give you real tools you can return to anytime you need a reset in your healing. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Ever feel like you’re bouncing between too much anxiety and total shutdown? That’s your nervous system leaving its “just right” zone. That's what therapists call the Window of Tolerance. In this episode, I’ll explain what that window actually is (without all the jargon), why it matters for your recovery and healing, and how to start noticing when you’re drifting too high or too low. Think of it like your emotional thermostat: too hot, too cold, or balanced in the middle. By the end, you’ll know how to recognize your own patterns and take steps to expand your window, so recovery and healing feels less like survival mode and more like living. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

This guided meditation is created to support you in your recovery journey. Through simple breathing, grounding, and calming techniques, I help you release tension, quiet racing thoughts, and reconnect with your inner strength. Whether you’re new to sobriety or maintaining long-term recovery, this meditation offers a safe space to reset, refocus, and stay steady on your path to healing. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

This calming guided meditation is designed to support anyone navigating betrayal trauma. I gently lead you through breath, grounding, and self-compassion practices to ease overwhelm, release tension, and reconnect with your inner strength. Whether you’re early in healing or rebuilding trust after relational trauma, this meditation offers a safe space to heal, breathe, and find peace in the present moment. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

In addiction recovery and healing, the small, consistent habits matter more than the big breakthroughs. In this episode I share the underrated “boring” tools, like sleep routines, hydration, movement, breathing, and daily check-ins, that keep you grounded when life feels overwhelming. Whether you’re in addiction recovery or supporting a loved one, learn why these unsexy but powerful practices are the real MVPs of mental health. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Healing doesn’t have to be all tears and heavy talks. In this episode, I discuss why humor is a powerful tool in recovery, healing, and mental health, how laughter resets the nervous system, and why it’s okay to crack a smile even during challenging healing work. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Just like the title says, I'm hosting an AMA today.I’ll be there 12:00 p.m.–2:00 PM EST to answer your questions live. After that, I’ll leave the post open and check back later.Ask me anything about:Addiction recovery (especially cocaine & pornography addiction)Healing from betrayal traumaEmotional sobriety (my biggest turning point)Navigating relationships when one/both partners are in recoveryOr just… how the F to laugh while healingPlease keep it respectful, just like this podcast, it's a safe space. Excited to chat with you! If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Anxiety and triggers can hit fast, but you don’t have to get swept away. In this episode, I’m sharing unique, next-level grounding tools you can use anywhere to stay anchored in the present. From sensory tricks and vocal grounding to body-based techniques, these practical ideas provide your mind and body with a safe space when everything feels overwhelming. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Ever wonder why you suddenly shut down, spiral, or snap, seemingly out of nowhere? In this episode, we unpack the difference between a trigger and a response, what your nervous system is trying to tell you, and how to ground yourself when you feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re healing from addiction, betrayal trauma, or both, these tools can help you reclaim your calm and choose how you show up. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Ever feel like you’re overreacting to something small, but deep down, you know it’s not about just that moment? You’re not broken. You’re wired that way because of what you’ve lived through. In this episode, I explain the real roots of emotional discomfort, how trauma gets stored in the body, and the small ways we can begin to rewire our responses and reclaim our peace. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Ever wonder why numbing out, whether with substances, scrolling, or people-pleasing, feels like the only way to survive? In this episode, I share how my own addiction began with a need for relief, not rebellion, and why so many of us learn to escape instead of cope. If you’re healing from betrayal trauma, addiction, or emotional overwhelm, this one’s for you. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Tired of self-care tips that don’t actually help when you're deep in recovery or healing from betrayal trauma? In this episode, I share five real-life self-care tools that go beyond the basics and actually stick. Because staying emotionally sober takes more than just lighting a candle. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Send us Fan MailFeeling triggered or overwhelmed? In this episode, I walk you through two super easy-to-use recovery tools, PAUSE and BOOKENDS. One to help you slow down in the moment, check in, and the other to evaluate and prepare for another trigger. Workbook link! If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.