Let's Talk About It with Lori Streator

It's not only important to know how you're feeling and raise your awareness about your experiences, but it's also important to educate yourself on what is happening. Knowing how your body responds to perceived stress is an important part of figuring out the best ways to cope and decrease symptoms.   Tag me on Instagram with your takeaways @LoriStreator   Resources: podcast - A Different Message About Anxiety

Emmy Brunner is the CEO of The Recover Clinic, the UK's #1 clinic treating eating disorders, trauma, body dysmorphia and other mental health issues. From her progressive individual approach to group therapy to the layout of the clinic, Emmy is redefining how her clients are being treated so they can heal & go on to live healthier lives.   Tag us on Instagram with your takeaways! @LoriStreator & @EmmyBrunnerOfficial   Resources: book - Trauma Redefined website - Emmy Brunner  website - The Recover Clinic stories from her clients - read their blogs  

When we're experiencing anxiety, or any state of stress, we don't realize that it's a message of something bigger. Today I'm sharing some thoughts on anxiety and the importance of gathering different perspectives so we can ask ourselves different questions and find healing.   Come say hi on Instagram!   

Masumi Goldman is the author of 'Rise and Thrive - A Guide for Transforming Your Mood, Cultivating Inspiration and Living Vibrantly with Chronic Illness.' Going from daily yoga & handstands to not even being able to push herself out of bed, Masumi so gracefully explains the range of emotions & struggles she's experienced over the past several years. She shares the long road of frustration while being diagnosed with a chronic illness, how she learned to heal and how daily habits can help you live your best life, despite your own diagnosis. Buy the book! RiseandThriveBooks.com Get in touch with her: Masumi@riseandthrivebooks.com Say hi & tag us on Instagram: @Masumi_g and @LoriStreator

Don't just set goals to set goals. Make sure you're setting goals that you're emotionally invested in and WANT to focus on every day. I'm sharing 2 hacks that'll help you do just that - I want you to utilize these tips so you can set goals in such a way that you can see more progress!   Tag me on your Instagram stories! @LoriStreator

Do you tend to fuel the mood you're in or make a conscious decision to change your state? Here are 3 tips to shift your emotions if you're frustrated with your mood!  

Maybe there's something going on in your life or maybe you've been experiencing a pattern of seasonal depression for the past few years. This episode will break down some basics of "Seasonal Affective Disorder" and explain if it's a "real" diagnosis.

Instead of beating yourself up as you try to make decisions that lead you closer to your goals, ask yourself questions that will empower you! Hold yourself accountable while feeling good about what you're doing is so important no matter what your goal is...

So many people are hesitant to take the first step and ask for help because they're afraid of the unknown... what will the office be like? What will the therapist think of my issues? What does the first session look like??? Today I'm giving you an idea of some general things that occur - from making the initial appointment to sitting down with me! I hope that this information helps you feel at ease and that you'll take that first step in seeking the help you're needing & wanting. 

Your thinking, positive or negative, ripples into ALL areas of your life. How your mind thinks about one thing determines how we tend to think about other things; so being really cognizant of our thoughts can make a HUGE impact!