What does a healing mindset actually look like on an ordinary, stressful day, not in a therapist's office, but out in the middle of real life? In this episode of The Healing Mindset, host Swati sits down with Laura Richards, a podcaster, speaker, author, and coach who helps women in midlife heal after narcissistic abuse, drawing from her own 32-year experience with a narcissist. Laura shares why healing isn't a straight line, how to tell the difference between resting and giving up, and why your thoughts don't always deserve a seat at the table. If you've ever felt like you're constantly relearning the same lesson, this conversation offers a gentler, more honest way to look at the process. About the Guest:Laura Richards is a podcaster, speaker, author, and coach who helps women in midlife heal after narcissistic abuse, drawing on her own experience of 32 years with a narcissist before she recognized what had happened. Key Takeaways:A healing mindset doesn't require a therapist's office, it's a way of moving through everyday life, staying open to what each moment can teach you.Your brain resists change to protect you, even from changes that aren't actually dangerous, which is why staying stuck can feel easier than growing.Treat intrusive thoughts like visitors at the door, you get to decide which ones you let all the way in.Setbacks don't erase progress, noticing "that's an old pattern" faster each time is itself a sign of healing.Rest isn't the same as giving up, sometimes stepping back is exactly what lets you keep going. Connect With the Guest:Podcast and website: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com Instagram: @thatswhereimatpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thatswhereimatpodcast/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarichpod/ Book: Married To A "Nice" Guy: Getting Over Narcissistic Abuse, available on Amazon Episode Chapters:[00:00] Cold open, the quiet moment healing begins (approx.) [02:00] Meet Laura Richards, healing after narcissistic abuse (approx.) [06:00] The biggest misconception about a healing mindset (approx.) [10:00] What a healing mindset looks like on an ordinary day (approx.) [15:00] Why we stay stuck in patterns that hurt us (approx.) [20:00] Journaling, boundaries, and separating your thoughts from the truth (approx.) [26:00] Setbacks, rest, and knowing you haven't given up (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healingmindset #narcissisticabuserecovery #healingjourney #boundaries #selfcompassion #traumarecovery #innerhealing #midlifewomen #emotionalhealing #survivortothriver #mindsetwork #mentalhealthpodcast