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LIGHTING THE SHADOWS

LIGHTING THE SHADOWS

Kristen Laursen

Bringing to light topics regarding mental health, including what a variety of mental illnesses look like, feel like, and most importantly how to find hope, peace, and help through the dark shadows of mental battles.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best LIGHTING THE SHADOWS episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to LIGHTING THE SHADOWS for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite LIGHTING THE SHADOWS episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

LIGHTING THE SHADOWS - S:1 Ep:22 The Highly Sensitive Person with Linda Binns
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05/04/21 • 60 min

This episode is all about delving into what it means to be "highly sensitive," a quality that an estimated 20% of the population possess. Linda Binns, an accomplished energy coach, describes her life as a highly sensitive person and certain challenges that highly sensitive people commonly share. She describes what she has learned through her journey of self-awareness and self-acceptance and how being a highly sensitive person can truly become a gift.

This episode is an excellent one to listen to for anyone who relates to being a highly sensitive person, or for someone who has a relationship with a highly sensitive person and hopes to better understand them.

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LIGHTING THE SHADOWS - S:1 Ep:21 Self Discovery after Divorce with Jocelyn Bellows
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04/27/21 • 65 min

Jocelyn Bellows, a life coach, author, and podcast and TV show host, talks about her journey towards self-discovery following her divorce. Jocelyn talks about how she found herself unhappy and lost in life, knowing that she needed to make a change. She talks about how she filed for divorce, then delved into inner work and changing her thoughts and perspectives about herself and her life. Jocelyn describes how she finds purpose in life; she shares tools and direction that are applicable to all people wanting to discover and love themselves more deeply. We also discuss several helpful relationship and communication tips.

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Is it possible to decide your own destiny? Guest Kyle Spyrides talks about how he learned to do so after experiencing child and adolescent abuse and trauma, intense grief, and other unique challenges. Kyle talks about how he literally learned how to heal his heart when he nearly lost his life to a virus on his heart. Kyle is now working on writing a self-help memoir titled “Decide Your Destiny”. He’s passionate about helping others find hope and perseverance through challenges and to take back control of their lives after suffering through any kind of challenge, mental or physical. Kyle’s kindness, compassion, wisdom, and determination to make a positive difference in the world really come across in this episode. I’m so grateful to him for taking the time to share his incredible and inspiring story with us!

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LIGHTING THE SHADOWS - S:1 Ep:19 ADHD and Suicide with Hannah Bennett
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03/30/21 • 66 min

In this episode, guest Hannah Bennett speaks openly about her personal experience with debilitating ADHD. Hannah and I both talk about our experiences around battling suicidal thoughts and our thoughts on suicide after struggling with suicidal ideation. This episode is very heavy and it contains many personal thoughts and opinions that should not be taken as professional advice. However, Hannah hopes that by sharing her story with honesty and openness, she can help destigmatize mental illness and encourage others to seek resources and help as early as possible. I’m so grateful for Hannah and her courage and willingness to share such a vulnerable part of her life story with listeners. She is a true warrior and I’m grateful to know her and share her words with you!

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LIGHTING THE SHADOWS - S:1 Ep:17 To Diagnose or Not to Diagnose?
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03/09/21 • 21 min

In this episode, I explore my personal observations and opinions around the topic of mental health diagnoses, and why I believe caution should be applied when seeking after a mental health diagnosis. I share my personal experience with watching my sister receive her diagnoses and feeling the need to seek after a diagnosis myself in the midst of depression and anxiety. As always, this episode is not meant to replace any professional help, but I hope to provide insight and encourage people to question if seeking out a diagnosis is helpful in their individual circumstances.

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Guest Sandy Woznicki is a stress and anxiety coach who works primarily with career-driven women and working moms that want to master their stress and anxiety. In this episode, Sandy shares her personal story of suffering from years of high anxiety and how her experience led her to the work she does today. Sandy talks about so many helpful tools to utilize when facing stress and anxiety in life, including the importance of focusing on breathing; how our emotions are physical manifestations of our thoughts; how to create the habit of positive self-talk; what to do if panic attacks show up; and so much more! I loved this conversation and I know it's so relatable right now during such a stressful time for the world. I hope it can reach others who are suffering from stress and anxiety as well.

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Guest Cameron Alldredge, who is on the path to earning a phD in Clinical Psychology, shares what he has learned from his studies about shame. Cameron shares what shame might look and feel like for people and how to combat shame and replace it with healthy guilt. Cameron talks about the importance of emotional awareness and how people can gain emotional intelligence. He also shares some excellent parenting advice. I learned so much for Cameron through this conversation and I'm so excited to share it with you!

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LIGHTING THE SHADOWS - S:1 Ep:23 Managing Crippling Anxiety with Sam Becker
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05/25/21 • 64 min

Sam Becker is a Confidence and Mindset Coach for entrepreneurs in need of positive guidance and perspective in their business and their personal lives. Sam talks openly about his story with crippling anxiety, how he utilized alcohol to try and cope with the anxiety, and how his battle with anxiety seemed to worsen over time until his breaking-point when he decided to truly bring things into the light and determine what he needed to do to heal from the anxiety he was experiencing. Sam shares various tools that have helped him manage his anxiety and live the life he’s desired to live. I loved hearing Sam’s perspective and really appreciated his openness and willingness to share his story with us on the show.

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FAQ

How many episodes does LIGHTING THE SHADOWS have?

LIGHTING THE SHADOWS currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does LIGHTING THE SHADOWS cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on LIGHTING THE SHADOWS?

The episode title 'S:1 Ep:23 Managing Crippling Anxiety with Sam Becker' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on LIGHTING THE SHADOWS?

The average episode length on LIGHTING THE SHADOWS is 47 minutes.

How often are episodes of LIGHTING THE SHADOWS released?

Episodes of LIGHTING THE SHADOWS are typically released every 13 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of LIGHTING THE SHADOWS?

The first episode of LIGHTING THE SHADOWS was released on Jun 3, 2020.

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