Let's Talk About It with Lori Streator

The mental health landscape is changing. After seeing 30+ clients weekly and observing trends & themes with clients and across social media and therapy rooms, I have some bold predictions for what's ahead in 2026. From the "year of the nervous system" to the return of in-person community, these aren't just theories... they're patterns I'm already seeing unfold in real time. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why 2026 will be the year everyone learns about nervous system regulation How AI and easier access to information is pushing people to finally take ownership of their journey and invest in themselves My thoughts on predicting a massive influx of community-driven events and in-person connections The rise of highly personalized mental health care Plus: I'm sharing a little about what's coming from my own business in 2026, including my new course Stop Eating Your Feelings and upcoming plans for the new year. Whether you've been in therapy, reading up on mental health, or just starting your own journey, these predictions will help you understand where the industry is headed... and how you can get ahead of the curve ;) FOLLOW host: @loristreator my therapy practice: @solairetherapy _*]:min-w-0"> Support the podcast with these 2 things: Share it with one friend who needs to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha-moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support helps more women find their way here. 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.

Setting boundaries is one thing - but how do you know if they're actually working? In this episode, let's chat about the tangible signs that your work is paying off, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and trust the process. In This Episode, You'll Learn: 5 signs boundaries are working, including when they don't feel so terrifying anymore Why saying no gets easier How setting boundaries reduces overwhelm and anxiety Remember: Boundaries aren't about controlling other people... they're about reclaiming your own life, teaching people how to treat you, and building the self-respect you deserve. FOLLOW host: @loristreator my therapy practice: @solairetherapy _*]:min-w-0"> If this episode hit home, do two things: Share it with one friend who needs to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support helps more women find their way here. 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.

Struggling with "unexplained" infertility or preparing for IVF? This conversation with Courtney Saye, founder of the IVF Prep Method and a functional fertility clinic, reveals critical gaps between traditional fertility care and what your body truly needs to conceive. Courtney breaks down why "normal" fertility workups often miss the root causes preventing pregnancy, and how optimizing your metabolic health, gut health, mitochondrial function, and micronutrient levels can transform your fertility journey. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why traditional fertility testing leaves major gaps How metabolic health, detox pathways, and cellular energy impact your ability to get AND stay pregnant Why "unexplained infertility" isn't actually unexplained How birth control, environmental toxins, and lifestyle factors may be affecting your fertility Why slowing down to optimize your body can actually speed up your path to pregnancy If you're in the waiting season and feeling frustrated or lonely, there is hope. You can be empowered on your fertility journey... and you don't have to do it alone. -> to watch the video and learn more, visit Functional Fertility Clinic website FOLLOW Courtney: @CourtneyLSaye host: @loristreator my therapy practice: @solairetherapy _*]:min-w-0"> If this episode hit home, do two things: Share it with one friend who needs to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support helps more women find their way here. 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.

Feeling anxious around food? Are you an "emotional eater?" Do you find yourself eating to cope with stress, boredom, or overwhelming emotions? You're not alone...and nothing is wrong with you. In this episode, let's talk about what emotional eating is, where it comes from and most importantly, what to do about it. You'll learn the 4-step system I use with clients to interrupt the emotional eating cycle, including how to map your triggers, distinguish physical hunger from emotional urgency, and build a toolkit of alternatives that actually work for you. It's not about restriction or willpower - it's about giving yourself more options so food stops being your only coping mechanism. In This Episode: Why emotional eating isn't a willpower problem The 4 step process to help you address emotional eating How to make conscious decisions about food - even on days when you choose to eat the cake anyway FOLLOW host: @loristreator my therapy practice: @solairetherapy _*]:min-w-0"> If this episode hit home, do two things: Share it with one friend who needs to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support helps more women find their way here. 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.

I've seen the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's make or break an entire year of progress. In this episode, I'm tackling the phenomenon that affects so many of us: watching our hard-earned habits completely fall apart during the busiest season of the year. If you've ever worked hard all year only to feel like everything unraveled in November and December, this episode will encouage you to break that cycle. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the first thing we sacrifice during busy seasons is always ourselves The real reason it hurts so much when our habits fall apart How losing your habits erodes the trust you've built with yourself all year long Why you don't need to be perfect or "keep everything going" to feel good about yourself heading into the new year You don't have to maintain everything at 100%, but choosing even ONE thing to hold onto will help you end the year feeling proud, capable, and trusting yourself... instead of starting the new year feeling defeated and frustrated. FOLLOW host: @loristreator my therapy practice: @solairetherapy _*]:min-w-0"> If this episode hit home, do two things: Share it with one friend who needs to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support helps more women find their way here. 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.

Ever feel like you're running on empty while everyone else's tank is full? In this episode, accountability coach Brittany Anderson gets real about why so many moms put themselves last, and how to break that cycle. Brittany shares why she's so passionate about her Momentum Collective - a community where moms can finally feel safe to say it all. This conversation is packed with real talk & practical tips you can use TODAY, even if you only have 60 seconds. In this episode, you'll learn: Why accountability moves the needle faster than willpower alone How to prioritize yourself without guilt - starting with just ONE minute a day Why "balance" is a lie and what to focus on instead Why moving your body is a human NEED, not just a nice-to-have The transformational power of in-person mom communities FOLLOW today's guest: @BrittanyAnderson your host: @loristreator my therapy practice: @solairetherapy _*]:min-w-0"> If this episode hit home, do two things: Share it with one friend who needs to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support helps more women find their way here. 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.

Feeling exhausted even after sleeping? New physical symptoms? Experiencing disconnectedness? You might be experiencing burnout. In this episode, let's talk about seven key signs of burnout and practical, micro-recovery strategies you can implement today. In This Episode: How the WHO categorizes burnout The 7 warning signs of burnout I watch for in my clients 3 actionable strategies to start recovering Small does not mean insignificant. Knowing the signs are important and having some simple practices can create a positive compounding effect over time. FOLLOW your host: @loristreator my therapy practice: @solairetherapy _*]:min-w-0"> If this episode hit home, there's two things you can do to support the show: Share it with one friend you want to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support is appreciated & helps get this show to more people! 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.

Your brain might be working differently than you think or expect. In this episode, I'm discussing the differences between ADHD and anxiety - two conditions that look nearly identical on the surface but require different approaches. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How ADHD and anxiety symptoms overlap The one simple question to ask yourself: "Is this boring or scary?" (and how the answer reveals what's really going on) How to tell if avoidance is ADHD-driven vs. Anxiety-driven The internal dialogue that occurs when women struggle with ADHD or Anxiety Figuring out how your mind works will help you craft an approach that works for YOU. This episode will give you an understanding of the key differences but also how ADHD and Anxiety look similarly. FOLLOW your host: @loristreator my therapy practice: @solairetherapy _*]:min-w-0"> If this episode hit home, there's two things you can do to support the show: Share it with one friend you want to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support is appreciated & helps get this show to more people! 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.

Dr. Sienna Olson, chiropractor and women's health expert, shares her journey from disordered eating and fitness competitions to helping women build sustainable, enjoyable relationships with food and fitness. After gaining 50 pounds in 5 months post-competition and experiencing the devastating effects of binge eating, Sienna discovered what actually works for long-term health, and it's probably way more accesible than you think. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How the binge-restrict cycle happens and the counterintuitive key to breaking free (hint: we have to stop restricting) The reasons you're exhausted & fatigued Sienna's thoughts on intermittent fasting for weight loss Specific, actionable health basics: resistance training, protein targets, and supplement recommendations Why "wired but tired" happens and what your nervous system actually needs FOLLOW today's guest: @dr.siennaolson your host: @loristreator my therapy practice: @solairetherapy _*]:min-w-0"> If this episode hit home, do two things: Share it with one friend who needs to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support helps more women find their way here. 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.

Ever find yourself saying yes while everything inside you screams no? You're not alone. If you're exhausted from overcommitting, resentful from people-pleasing, or drowning in everyone else's needs while yours take a backseat, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we're breaking down exactly why boundaries feel so impossible for women... and more importantly, what to do about it. This isn't just theory. You're getting practical, doable strategies you can start using today. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What boundaries actually are (and how lacking boundaries keeps you stuck) The 3 core reasons boundaries feel impossible (and awful!) for women The cost of weak boundaries: we're talking about emotional exhaustion, burnout, resentment, and energy depletion! How boundaries create clarity and trust 4 tactical strategies to start setting boundaries today The bottom line: Boundaries aren't about being difficult or selfish. They're about being honest, sustainable, and present in your relationships. Saying no to someone else often means saying yes to yourself... and that matters. Pick one strategy from this episode and practice it this week. Then let me know what you notice. _*]:min-w-0"> If this episode hit home, do two things: Share it with one friend who needs to hear this Leave a 5-star review and tell me your biggest aha moment from today _*]:min-w-0"> Your support helps more overwhelmed women find their way here. 💛 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health. FOLLOW follow me: @loristreator follow my practice: @solairetherapy DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes and is for educational use only. It is not to be used in place of therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to the nearest appropriate professional.