Seeking The Still with Laura Fleetwood

Laura sums up the quest of seeking the still in this powerful manifesto. Let her words wash over you and allow the truth to settle deep in your soul. Each time you listen, you'll hear something different. And it will be exactly what you needed to know. Sign up for Guided Prayer & Meditation with Laura at: https://www.facebook.com/SeekTheStill/events/ To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

In honor of Memorial Day, Laura recorded this prayer she wrote in 2017 honoring the men and women who heroically serve our country. Sign up for Guided Prayer & Meditation with Laura at: https://www.facebook.com/SeekTheStill/events/ To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

When I asked my pastor of 20 years to tell me what he was thinking when I had to take a leave of absence during a stress-induced breakdown, I didn't expect him to say that he felt guilty. In this eye-opening interview, I talk to Pastor Chuck Schlie about how he helped me, how he counsels people who are struggling with mental health issues and how he takes care of his own mental health. Sign up for Guided Prayer & Meditation with Laura at: https://www.facebook.com/SeekTheStill/events/ To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

How an intervention from my sister was a turning point in my healing journey with anxiety. Lots of laughs. A few tears. And always love with my sister, Sarah Rentfro. Sign up for Guided Prayer & Meditation with Laura at: https://www.facebook.com/SeekTheStill/events/ To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

What does cutting a label off a dress have to do with knowing who we really are as a person? EVERYTHING! In this episode Laura shares the shocking thing that someone said to her that shifted how she thinks about her identity. This powerful truth is something everyone needs to hear deep down in their soul. To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

So many times I feared that my struggle with anxiety was hurting my daughters in ways that they would never recover from. In this episode I ask my teenage daughter to share her side of the story. Audrey's honest insight and reflection are so helpful for parents and kids who struggle with perfectionism and anxiety. To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

What was it like for my mother to come live with us while I was going through the darkest days of my anxiety? How did she cope? What questions did she ask herself? How did she care for me and believe that I would get better? To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

My dad shares when he knew that something was terribly wrong and that history was repeating itself. What did the look on my face tell him and what advice does he have for those struggling? To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

As Laura experiences the death of a loved one, she takes a break from the interviews of season two to tell you about the story and share the very first Be Still meditation she ever created. To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

When your spouse deals with the physical and emotional effects of anxiety, what is the best way to support them? What helps? What makes things worse? In this episode, Laura interviews her husband, Justin Fleetwood about what it was like for him during her season of intense anxiety and depression. Justin opens up about his frustrations and what he learned about being the primary support person during this time. If you are the loved one of someone with anxiety, this is a must-listen episode! To learn more about the products Laura mentions in this episode, visit podcast sponsor, Cindy Jenks, an ambassador with QSciences at myqwellness.com or email her questions at cindy@myqwellness.com. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

The loved ones of people struggling with anxiety and other mental health issues often feel like they are on the outside looking in. What's it like to be the husband, daughter, parent or friend of someone who is battling their own mind and body? That's what we're going to find out together in season two of the Seeking The Still podcast with Laura Fleetwood. In each episode, Laura will conduct a heart-to-heart interview with the people in her life who journeyed with her during the darkest time. The vulnerable conversations, honest reflections and words of advice they share are sure to help others who are walking alongside those they love in similar situations. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

Do you believe that God can transform your pain into purpose? In this final episode of series one, Laura summarizes her story, shares the distinction between choosing your destiny and claiming your destiny, and describes several ways she can walk beside you as you travel through your own life's journey. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill Series sponsor Altered Ministries: https://alteredministries.com/

Should I take medicine for my anxiety? How do I find a doctor that's right for me? What if I want to stop taking my anti-anxiety medicine? These are just some of the questions Laura answers in this episode of the Seeking The Still podcast. While every person is different, Laura shares her own journey with anxiety medication. What worked. What didn't. And she tells you everything she wished she would have known about this important topic. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill Series sponsor Altered Ministries: https://alteredministries.com/

Recovery is an ongoing process, so what happens when it's time to go back to work and re-enter the land of the living? In this episode Laura shares how to manage your expectations about how people will react to your journey. She also tells the story about a Divine experience she never could have expected and that you will never forget. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill Series sponsor Altered Ministries: https://alteredministries.com/

Ever wondered if therapy really makes a difference? In this episode, Laura continues her story as she takes you through her experience of participating in intensive, outpatient group therapy. She shares the most impactful lessons she learned and why she believes emotional intelligence and stress resiliency strategies should be a standard part of our children's education. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill Series sponsor Altered Ministries: https://alteredministries.com/

*Warning, this episode contains explicit language* Laura continues her poignant story in this episode as she shares more entries in her journal, describes what it feels like to continue to spiral into the pit of clinical anxiety, and how to determine when it's time to enter a mental health treatment center and ask for more help. If you've ever wondered how to decide whether you or someone you love needs inpatient or outpatient treatment for mental health, this is a powerful episode to hear and share. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill Series sponsor Altered Ministries: https://alteredministries.com/

Ever wondered what happens during a nervous breakdown? How do you recognize the signs and symptoms? And what in the world do you do if it happens to you or someone you love? In her soothing voice, Laura shares exactly what her breakdown looked and felt like. She shares a helpful analogy to explain how anxiety feels on the inside and offers hope and help to those who have received a mental health diagnosis. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.com Seeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestill Seeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill Series sponsor: Altered Ministries - https://alteredministries.com/

Nobody plans for a crisis of faith, a mental health struggle or a stress-induced breakdown. That's why we often ignore the important SOS signals that our bodies send to warn us of impending disaster. In this first episode of the Seeking The Still podcast, Laura Fleetwood shares the experiences and warning signs that ultimately led to her life spiraling out of control. If you are beginning to experience physical or mental anxiety and stress-related symptoms or you are a loved one of someone who does, this episode just may change the trajectory of your life. Seeking The Still Website: Seekingthestill.comSeeking The Still Instagram: Instagram.com/seekingthestillSeeking The Still Facebook: Facebook.com/seekthestill

Laura Fleetwood was a gal who looked like she had it all together on the outside, but was slowly falling apart on the inside (and she didn't even know it). This is her compelling story from burnout to breakdown to a new beginning. Anyone who wants to know how to deal with anxiety, how to help a loved one with anxiety, or simply how to be a good friend should listen in. Faith story. Mental health journey. Anxiety diagnosis. Women empowering women. Seekingthestill.com Instagram.com/seekingthestill Facebook.com/seekthestill