Let's Talk About It with Lori Streator

Our Mental Health is just as important as our Physical Health...but how do you define it in your life? What are you doing to protect your mental health or improve it?   Keep an ear out as we talk about: Why Mental Health is important to understand for EVERYONE What it is What are some things in life that can affect our mental health + more!   Don't forget to take a pic listening to this episode and tag me on IG @LoriStreator so I can share it and let me know what you're doing to care for YOUR Mental health!

We're not born believing we're not good enough. These are stories that are given to us by family, experiences and life over a specific amount of time. To think that you HAVE to continue living whatever story you've been telling yourself is not the truth. It CAN change. And with a little understanding and a lot of work, you can rewrite your story and get out of the crashing plane!

Warning: This episode contains conversations about sexual abuse, trauma, suicide and eating disorders. Please listen with caution if this is something that may trigger you.   Joy Daehn bravely hit publish on a blog post in 2017, which started the process of healing for her. The courage to face her traumatic past has led her to share her story & build a supportive community on Instagram... and today you'll hear her first audio podcast interview. Joy doesn't hold back in her willingness & openness to discuss childhood trauma and how it's impacted her as an adult. She also talks about parent-child relationships, how her past has affected her marriage, hospitalization and offers advice if you have a loved one who's struggling. Joy also discusses forgiveness and why she'd rather carry roses for the rest of her life instead of garbage!   You can read her original post here: Joy's Story Visit her website and read more Join Joy on Instagram @JoyDaehn   Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255   Don't forget to share a photo of you listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram so we can share it! 

Hypnosis is often showed in an "entertaining" light but when used therapeutically it's incredibly effective for anxiety, confidence, public speaking, fears, and a whole host of things!   Today we're talking about what Hypnotherapy is and what happens to your brain during Hypnosis!   Don't forget to snap a pic while listening to this episode and tag me on IG so I can share it in my stories!   If you have any questions about Hypnotherapy, send a DM on Instagram @LoriStreator & #LetsTalkAboutIt !!!

Because we have pretty much EVERYTHING at our fingertips, we struggle with being patient when it comes to results. Today is all about not getting frustrated when you don't see immediate results - too often we quit because we feel defeated, and that has to end!   Don't forget to tag me in a pic listening to this episode so I can share it on my IG stories! @LoriStreator

In her very first interview about mental health and her experience being psychiatrically hospitalized, Crystal Friedman shares her perspective on mental health & the healing process.   Crystal discusses the breaking point that lead her to feeling so disconnected from herself, what she learned while hospitalized and how she struggled to adjust once discharged. She now uses her art as a way to communicate and connect with others, and is here to offer advocacy and hope that there is light on the other side of difficult times.   Be sure to follow her on Instagram @CrystalDrawsStuff  Visit https://www.crystalfriedman.com/ to see more of her filmmaking career!   Don't forget to take a pic of yourself listening to this episode so I can share it on my IG stories! @LoriStreator

Don't just assess your life at the beginning of the year! Today's episode breaks down WHY you need to be assessing your life on a regular basis and HOW I do that with my clients.   You need to know where you're beginning and where you want to go... but in the middle, you need to be able to see how things are going, hold yourself accountable and make the changes necessary so that you can reach those goals.   Make sure to come say hi on Instagram @LoriStreator and let me know how you're going to make this part of your life!

We can't always guarantee that everything will go in our favor. But we CAN set ourselves up for success and build habits into our day that help set the tone and ensure our minds are in the best place possible to handle whatever comes our way!   Make sure to say hi on Instagram @LoriStreator

While judging other people is an innate human characteristic, that keeps us safe, it can cause low self esteem, resentment and intense frustration if we don't learn to deal with it.   Learning how to identify when we're judging someone else and refocusing that energy onto ourselves is an important part of our well being...    Snap a picture listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @LoriStreator so I can share it on my stories!

So many people are treating their goals like a part time job but expecting full time results.  When we don't put in the work, we tend to get frustrated because the "paycheck" is less than what we were hoping for. It's time to hold yourself accountable for the work you are or aren't putting in so that you can achieve the results you're after!   Find me on Instagram @LoriStreator and let me know how you're going to treat your goals like a full time job and start earning the results you want!