Spirit Body

In this episode, I'm breaking down the astrology of the January 31st new moon in Aquarius, as well as what is means for you. Spoiler - it's about giving yourself permission. You can now find me on instagram @astro_therapy_. I'm taking listener questions now! Send yours in using this form: https://www.laurendonelsontherapy.com/spiritbodypodcast

In this episode, I'm breaking down what the moon means in astrology. I also share my interpretation of the upcoming full moon in Cancer on January 17th. I'm starting to share the video version of this podcast on YouTube! Here's the link if you want to watch the video version: https://youtu.be/tlwWSsEYKuE I'm also starting to take listener questions! You can ask questions on my website - https://www.laurendonelsontherapy.com/spiritbodypodcast If you're enjoying the show, leave me a five star review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other people find the show, and I would greatly appreciate it.

In this episode, I got to interview my friend and colleague Kristin Tand (she/her). Kristin is an IFS therapist who helps women with anxiety, burn out, and relationships. We talk all about Internal Family Systems therapy - what it is and how it's different than traditional talk therapy. We talk about parts - what they are, how they show up, and how we are start relating to them better. You can connect with Kristin on her website: https://www.kristintand.com/ If you are enjoying the podcast, leave me a five star review! This podcast is still really new, and reviews help it to grow. Follow me over on Instagram @spiritbodycommunity.

In this episode, I'm talking about the nuances of people pleasing. This pattern runs deep for so many people. I talk about how people pleasing impactful people pleasing is, and the importance of starting to notice your patterns in order to change them. If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5 star review. This podcast is still really new, and reviews really help it to grow. Follow me over on Instagram @spiritbodycommunity.

In this episode I'm talking about being a highly sensitive person. I talk about how being an HSP is different than being shy or introverted, and how being an HSP often connects with disordered eating. If you're enjoying the podcast, leave a five star review over on Apple Podcasts! You can also screenshot and tag me on Instagram @spiritbodycommunity. I'm working on getting transcripts up of all the episodes. You can find them on my website - laurendonelsontherapy.com/blog

In this episode, I talk about disordered eating and spirituality. I discuss spirituality as a tool for mental health, and also how it can be used to spiritually bypass trauma and emotions. I also talk about how easy it is to get wrapped up in a spiritual community, especially when you are in a vulnerable space. This got brought up for me watching The Way Down, the Gwen Shamblin documentary. If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Share this episode on social media and tag me @spiritbodycommunity. Find me on Instagram @spiritbodycommunity or on my website laurendonelsontherapy.com.

In this episode, I share about my struggles with a consistent meditation practice. I use systems thinking, Internal Family Systems in particular, to share how our systems might be rejecting meditation. I also share about how we can start to heal the parts of us that might be afraid of meditation. Join my Instagram community @spiritbodycommunity. Find me on my website - laurendonelson.com. If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! You can also screenshot the episode and share it to your IG story and tag me @spiritbodycommunity.

In this episode, I'm talking about the energy of the fall equinox. I'm talking about balance and letting go, and how that's showing up for me right now particularly in my relationship with social media. I'm shifting over to a new Instagram - @spiritbodycommunity. Follow me there! If you're loving the pod, screenshot this episode and share it in your story. And tag me! It would be super cool if you left me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.

This week I'm talking about boundaries - what they are and some of the struggles with implementing them, especially when there is a power imbalance. Do you have an issue with boundaries you'd like help with? Send me a DM on Instagram @laurendonelson, and I might answer your question on the podcast. If you're loving the pod, leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also screenshot this episode and share it to your story. Find me on Instagram @laurendonelson or on my website laurendonelson.com

This episode is a meditation practice for slowing down that I have been using recently. I've found it to be a really helpful for slowing down during this transitional season. I hope you enjoy! If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! You can also screen shot this episode and share it to your story on instagram and tag me - @laurendonelson. You can also find me on my website - laurendonelson.com

In this episode, I'm sharing about my experience realizing I need to slow down at this time of year. We're about to transition seasons - summer to fall, as well as yang to yin season. Transitions often require slowing down. I'm supporting Texas Equal Action Fund, an organization that provides financial support to people seeking abortion care in Texas. I hope you'll donate to them too. They're on Instagram @teafund Find me on Instagram @laurendonelson and on my website www.laurendonelson.com. If you're loving this podcast, leave me a 5 star review! Share it to Instagram and tag me!

This week I'm talking about prioritizing pleasure and how I'm trying to change my relationship with it. If you're enjoying the pod, leave me a 5 star review! Screen shot the podcast, share it on Instagram, and tag me. Find me on Instagram @laurendonelson or on my website www.laurendonelson.com

This week I'm talking about how challenging it can be to accept that you are changing. If you're enjoying the pod, leave me a review! Share it with your friends and on social media. You can find me on Instagram @laurendonelson or at my website laurendonelson.com

This week I'm sharing how I've been managing my fear through a mindset practice. I'm also talking about the importance of this full moon and the major Aquarius vibes that are coming up this month. If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5 star review! That would be really cool, and it would help other people find the pod. I'm teaching an Intuitive Healing Meditation class that starts August 2nd. Learn more on my website: laurendonelson.com Find me on Instagram @laurendonelson.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on "silly" spirituality - which often happens to be spirituality that womxn and non-binary folx engage in. I'm offering a 3 week Intuitive Healing class that starts August 2nd. It's a deep dive into meditation and psychic work. If you're interested, the details are on my website - laurendonelson.com. Find me on Instagram @laurendonelson or on my website laurendonelson.com. If you're loving the show, leave me a 5 star review!

There's so much going on right now - for me personally and astrologically. I have been in serious need of grounding, so what came through for me this week was so share my favorite grounding meditation. I hope you enjoy! If you're enjoying this podcast, leave me a review! Share it with your friends and on social media. Find me on Instagram @laurendonelson or on my website laurendonelson.com.

In this episode, I share about my relationship to rest and how it has evolved over the years. Rest is so important! Find me over on Instagram @laurendonelson or on my website laurendonelson.com If you're enjoying this podcast, leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Reviews help other people find the pod.

In this episode, I got to chat with my friend Monica Pirani (she/her, they/them). We talk about their experience as a queer person and how concepts like consent and boundaries show up (or don't!) in the wellness industry. Monica is a queer, nonbinary writer and creative. They have been an educator for 15 years and spent 10 of those years in the wellness industry teaching yoga and meditation. Find Monica on Instagram @monicapirani and on their website monicapirani.com. If you're enjoying the show, leave me a 5 star review! Share this episode on social media. That's the best thing you can do to support the show. Connect with me on Instagram @laurendonelson and on my website laurendonelson.com. This episode was edited by Cole Triplett. Thanks Cole!

This week I talk about how I first realized I had a lot of fake rules around food and my body when I was in eating disorder recovery. Now I'm starting to explore where they show up in other areas of life. If content about eating disorders is not for you, feel free to skip this episode. I will never use specific numbers or behaviors when talking about eating disorders. All content is Health At Every Size aligned. Find me on Instagram @laurendonelson or on my website laurendonelson.com

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the good and the bad of affirmations and law of attraction. Tell me what you think about affirmations and LOA over on Instagram @laurendonelson. You can also find me on my website www.laurendonelson.com If you're enjoying Spirit Body, subscribe and leave me a 5 star review! This podcast is still really new, and it will help others find it.

In this episode, I talk about waiting to get approval before stepping into a part of who you are. Also, it's almost eclipse season! I talk a little bit about the eclipse coming up on May 26th and how it might be impacting a specific area of your birth chart and life. Find me on Instagram @laurendonelson or on my website laurendonelson.com

In this episode I got to chat with my friend and colleague Aleta Storch (she/her). Aleta is a therapist, dietitian, and a certified Body Trust provider. Aleta works with folks with eating disorders and ADHD. She's an all around amazing human doing great work in the world. You can find Aleta at wiseheartnutrition.com and on Instagram @the_adhd_rd This episode was edited by Cole Triplett. Thanks Cole! Follow me on Instagram @laurendonelson or find me at laurendonelson.com

In this episode, I talk about considering what would fill your brain space if you believed there was nothing wrong with your body.

In this episode, I talk about embracing the season you're in - even if it's uncomfortable.

In this episode, I'll guide you through a 2 minute meditation to connect with your body. I also talk about how you can connect with the full moon energy on April 26th. I like to use astro-charts.com or astro.com to generate birth charts.

Spirit Body with Lauren Donelson is a space to explore the connection between body and spirit.