In this episode, Lilly sits down with Dr. Lauretta Greer, a trauma-informed Coaching Psychologist who specialises in personal development, transitions, and stress management. With a passion for stress prevention and resilience, Lauretta’s mission is to help people enhance their skills, improve mental and physical health, and take charge of their lives.

What you gain from this conversation:

What a Coaching Psychologist actually does and how it differs from traditional coaching or therapy
Two definitions of resilience Lauretta uses with her clients — and why they matter
How to tell the difference between healthy stress and toxic stress
The “Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn” stress responses (and how to move through them)
PERMA: Positive Psychology in real life — a simple framework for everyday resilience
Practical tools & reframing techniques for when you’re feeling overwhelmed
When meditation and mindfulness can backfire and how to adjust your practice
How Lauretta’s upcoming book The Grey Space explores the evolving space between therapy and coaching

Key Takeaways:

Resilience isn’t just “bouncing back” — it’s learning to adapt, grow and integrate life’s challenges.
Stress can be helpful or harmful; knowing the difference is the first step.
Mindfulness works best when it leaves the cushion and enters everyday life.
Coaches and mental-health professionals need support in the “grey space” between therapy and coaching.

Resources & Links:

Dr. Lauretta Greer’s Website- https://drlaurettagreer.com/

Her upcoming book 'The Grey Space' is available for pre-order!

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