Life After Discard with Lauren

Jess is a single mom to a teenage son. She works for the county at the local DSS, primarily with the homeless population and she has another part time job in a similar field. She started her podcast in June of 2022 called Unapologetically Overcoming. It discusses topics that usually have a negative stigma associated with them. Her hope is that by talking about such topics, people will see that they too can overcome difficult situations and hopefully the stigmas can be eliminated. She has been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder. She’s also been a victim of domestic violence & gone through other traumatic experiences, such as the sudden loss of her younger sister, but has been able to overcome them and has found happiness again. Jess launched her own life coaching business early in 2024 called Unapologetic Life Coaching LLC. She offers services that focus on self love, mindset transformation, gratitude practices, & how to overcome barriers so you can live a full, authentic, unapologetic life. She is currently in the process of becoming a certified grief coach. Since the unexpected loss of her sister, she has discovered new purpose in helping others navigate grief and loss, as it is vital to the healing process. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to concerts, & traveling. She’s also passionate about advocating for racial/social justice, women’s rights, and human rights. https://www.podbean.com/pi/pbblog-vzhxc-d7e1f6https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-overcoming/id1625971200https://iheart.com/podcast/117678087https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f90c8092-f837-49ae-8d6f-3b92d1422c8chttps://open.spotify.com/show/4y0hzYvNRc8bNPS5luFMSJwww.unapologeticlifecoachingllc.comIG: @unapologetically_overcomingFacebook: Unapologetically Overcoming - The Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with a dear friend and fellow theater lover as he shares his story of heartbreak and resilience after his discard. Evan and I explore themes of the importance of community, solo trips, and healing through faith.

In this bonus episode I discuss some personal reflections from my 20th high school reunion and how the early 2000's pop culture "tone" possibly shaped our subconscious people pleasing tendencies.

Laura is an international podcaster, bestselling author, and speaker dedicated to empowering women. Through her global podcast, "That's Where I'm At," and her bestselling book "Married To A "Nice" Guy, Gettin Over Narcissistic Abuse", Laura shares her personal journey of recovery from a 32-year marriage to a narcissist.Drawing from her own experiences, Laura’s mission is simple: to shine a light on narcissistic abuse and let women know they are never alone and that healing is always possible. With warmth, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to truth, Laura helps women rebuild their self-worth, reclaim their voices, and step into a future filled with confidence and strength. Links: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/ Instagram: thatswhereimatpodcast

Kelly was raised in Columbus, Ohio and got her undergraduate degree in Secondary education - life science at Bowling Green State University in 2003. She then taught middle and high school science for 13 years and now teaches high school biology and Earth science outside of Columbus, and just entered her 21st year of teaching (a feat in itself). Married for 13 years, her marriage ended in 2021. Kelly has been embarking on a healing journey ever since. She became a lifeguard in 2022 and began managing a pool full time in the summer, eventually agreeing to spend most of her life with high school kids and learning their ever-changing language. In what little spare time she has left, she enjoys playing volleyball, going birding, long walks with the new pup and avoiding terrible dates. Kelly hopes to inspire/warn others with the vulnerability of her story.

In this episode I share more personal updates as well some commentary on the importance of self-care.

Michelle is a Trauma informed Certified Coach. With her groundbreaking system and methods, she has helped hundreds of empaths stop attracting narcissistic relationships by healing their codependency and attract healthy relationships instead. Socials: https://www.michellethemindsetcoach.com/ Instagram: michelle_themindsetcoach

I am sharing some personal updates and announcing the premiere date of Season 3.

Heidi Bee, Divorce Comeback Coach, is a certified & trauma informed divorce coach and somatic breathwork facilitator.  Her 3-month Comeback Course & Coaching Community gives women the exact roadmap, resources & relationships they need to navigate their new normal & get their life back after divorce.  She's also the host of the podcast, Divorce Comeback Coach where she hosts candid conversations with truth talk & tips to start taking your next best step now towards the life you deserve & desire.  @DivorceComebackCoachDivorceComebackCoach.com Podcast: Divorce Comeback Coach 

Gabi Varga is a Trauma-Informed Personal Trainer. She has been a trainer for 20 years. She started her journey as a group fitness instructor in her home country, Hungary. She continued that path in Montreal, later becoming a personal trainer after moving to her current city, Vancouver. Her own experience with overtraining and trauma put her on the trauma-informed path, and she decided to pivot and help people who need a more gentle approach to movement and fitness. As her trauma-informed path developed, her values became a strong part of her identity, leading her to realize she was in an emotionally abusive relationship. Although it wasn't her first narcissistic relationship, this was the first time she became aware of the patterns. "I choose to tell my story because I felt unseen, unheard, and unsafe for the longest time. That is no longer my truth, but it requires consistent work. I want everyone to know that if I can change the narrative, so can they/you." IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetraumainformedpt/ Website www.thetraumainformedpt.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/safemovement TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetraumainformedpt?_t=8ijxnXx7QMo&_r=1 LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetraumainformedpt YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thetraumainformedpt

I share some personal updates as well as information on upcoming seasons. Blog post available here: https://laurenwicktherapist.blogspot.com/2024/07/my-own-boston-tea-party-reflections.html

Terri is a wife, mom, and winner of the toxic family jackpot. She is the host of The Character Outs Podcast.She is on a mission to normalize going (and staying) no contact with toxic family. Her hope is to help and validate those who are in the sea of no contact and remind them to keep walking. She created The Character Outs Podcast to empower anyone feeling lost, alone, and like the villain for walking away from their toxic family. This no contact journey has its ups and downs, and we talk about all of it. Instagram: characteroutspodcast Website: @characteroutspodcast (stan.store)

Raysa is a singer-songwriter, podcaster, mental health advocate, and survivor of narcissistic abuse living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Raysa is the host of the podcast Hello Trauma Brain, where she shares her experiences living with C-PTSD and what she is doing to heal and get better. Raysa facilitated support group meetings for survivors of narcissistic abuse for over 1 year, where she helped countless survivors cope with realizing they were in abusive relationships and obtain tools to begin healing. Socials: Hello Trauma Brain — Bio Site

Kristen Odegaard is a women’s Life Coach… and also an educator, trainer, fitness fanatic, and mom who is passionate about personal growth, wellness and living intentionally.  Kristen discovered life coaching  after several life transitions in 2016. After working with a therapist, she was still seeking more guidance and support for emotional wellbeing, figuring out how to get off of autopilot and feel more fulfilled– and began working with a coach. Her coaching experiences were so transformational, she became a Certified Life Coach so she could share the skills and tools with more people.  Kristen’s mindset coaching empowers women to create more calm, ease & joy in their lives... without guilt, overthinking or requiring other people to change.   Kristen collaborates with high achieving women to detox from people pleasing, quiet the mean girl inner critical voice, feel calmer and more confident without having to just TRY HARDER. Website: www.coachwithkristen.com Instagram: kristen.odegaard.coaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachwithkristen

Shawnti Refuge, the CEO of Shawnti Refuge Journals, is a Certified Mental Health Coach, Advocate, Speaker, and Author. She guides individuals in releasing, healing, and living their best lives through guided journaling. Shawnti believes in shedding emotional baggage by addressing its root causes and facilitating natural healing. Inspired by her own experiences and mental health challenges, she has created a series of self-care guided journals. Shawnti's mission is to offer a safe space for healing through guided journaling.  Born in Beaumont, TX, Shawnti now resides in the Houston suburbs with her wife, Angela, and is a proud mother of three adult children. When she's not crafting journals, Shawnti enjoys reading, binge- watching TV shows, and cherishing moments with her family and friends. Currently, she's penning a book based on her personal wellness journey.  Shawnti Refuge Journals is dedicated to empowering individuals who recognize the vital role journaling plays in self-care. Advocating self- love, self-awareness, and self-care through guided journaling, she creates journals that enhance emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, and financial well-being. Links: Instagram and Facebook: shawntirefugejournals Website: https://shawntifirerefugejournals.com Email: [email protected]

Stacey Sanderson is a heart-centered Certified Holistic Life Coach and Registered Psychotherapist. She specializes in helping people heal and release unhealthy patterns that come from narcissistic relational abuse. Her work is collaborative and intuitively guided, often assisting empaths and highly sensitive people in reigniting their power so they can fulfill their true potential. Links: https://www.staceysanderson.ca/aboutSpeaker Kit: attached Other appearances and YouTube posts:https://www.staceysanderson.ca/appearanceshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1FvDn4xXqeYZMo8NDgzDw Socials:   https://www.facebook.com/staceysandersonpsychotherapy Book:   'Heart Wide Open: A Holistic Guide to Narcissistic Wounding' to be published by Friesen Press - out this spring. 

For privacy reasons and respect for this guest's children, she has asked not to have her socials linked. Dawne can be reached at the following email address: [email protected]

Raven Scott is a podcaster, author and Trauma informed Human Design Reader.  She shares messages about Spiritual healing from Narcissistic abuse with human design on Empath and the Narcissist podcast because she believes The Karmic experiences awaken you to your authentic Soul you just need the guide to call your power back. Links: Free Human Design Reading link: https://ravenscott.aweb.page/healing-from-abuse Ig - @empathandthenarcissistpodcast YouTube Empath Rising with Raven

Claudia, a former people pleaser and advocate of love, specializes in assisting highly stressed and anxious adults who have difficulty establishing boundaries in their personal and relational lives. Her focus is on guiding clients to break free from negative patterns, gain clarity, and pursue the life they aspire to have. She can be found on Instagram at @renewtherapy_, Tiktok @renewtherapy or through her website at www.Renew-Therapy.com. 

I am providing an update in this brief bonus episode regarding premiere dates and disclaimers about the show in general. I am also providing some personal updates.

Submission form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrHEyjJa4tgcwfP2Z5LzwAJOpL5EviMYkdOSyeDXzDlj1RdQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

A personal message to all my listeners. I will be taking a break to observe Lent and will be returning after Easter. I am taking new submissions. Please send me your information to the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrHEyjJa4tgcwfP2Z5LzwAJOpL5EviMYkdOSyeDXzDlj1RdQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Elana (rhymes with Nirvana) Davidson  is the best-selling author of the book “Finding Your Own Happy: The Soul Searchers Guide to Peace and Happiness in Everyday Life. She specializes in helping empathic and sensitive folks put an end to emotional exhaustion, drain and overwhelm, heal their past pain and trauma and reclaim their confidence so that they can experience true peace and happiness and navigate through the world with ease. Her professional training spans decades of study and exploration in fields of consciousness, psychology, personal development and energy healing and, along with her natural empathic and intuitive abilities, inform her work with clients.  Website: www.healingmindsandhearts.com

**TW: This episode discusses details related to domestic violence. ** Meet an extraordinary woman, an attorney, recipient of the governor's award for advocacy with survivors of domestic violence, and international bestselling author who triumphed over narcissistic abuse. With two marriages to narcissists behind her, she’s harnessed the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to guide others on their path to healing and personal growth. Her transformation came when she shifted from “why me” to “for me”. 

Tanisha Shedden is a counselor, coach, and speaker guided by her passion to help people heal. Tanisha advocates and educates about trauma, healing, and mental health. As she fosters community through her work, Tanisha uses her voice to create meaningful understanding around the issues that affect us all. She can be found on Instagram at @foundbytanisha. You can also check out her website and podcast information at www.foundproject.org

Alexandra Martinez is a business owner, mother, and creator of the educational podcast "What the F**k was I thinking?" bringing a unique perspective to the world of love and relationships, she works on spreading joy and education through her own personal journey of healing from her past relationship all while sharing personal anecdotes to explore the latest trends in dating culture. What The F**k Was I Thinking can be found on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, and Amazon. Alex can be found on Instagram: what_the_f_was_i_thinking

In this bonus episode, I discuss the importance of finding healing and inspiration in the most random places after discard. I discuss how I was inspired by the Milli Vanilli/Fab Morvan story. Here is the link to the inspirational video: https://youtu.be/3UDpQ0eS-vE?si=9fqcnwgbf07PvUVl

Trailer for a new upcoming podcast that delves into healing after being discarded by narcissistic, toxic, or a emotionally immature partners, friends or family members. Episodes beginning at the end of December/early January. If you would like more information or have a story to share, please submit an email through my blog website at Surviving Peter Pan: A Story of Heartbreak and Resilience From a Recovering "Wendy" (laurenwicktherapist.blogspot.com)