Practical Solutions for PTSD | Anxiety Symptoms, Seasonal Depression, Isolation, Stress, Guilt, Boundaries, Loneliness

Lori Owens - Master Resilience Training, Positive Psychology Instructor
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***TOP 3% Global Podcast***  Do you struggle with depression that isolates you and robs you of the joys in living? Does anxiety prevent you from achieving your dreams? Are you feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have trouble focusing? Let me tell you, my friend, you are not alone! This podcast will help you: -develop customized strategies to manage your anxiety -move from isolating depression to joy-filled living -get out of the house and re-engaged with your favorite hobbies -rebuild relationships with friends and family Hey, I’m Lori. A single dog mom, lover of nature, and PTSD survivor. For years, I struggled with social isolation, severe depression, crippling anxiety, and clinical burnout. I tried powering through, toughing it out, and being strong only for my symptoms to worsen. I finally realized that if I was going to get my life back, things needed to change. I learned how to ask for help, set boundaries, and changed my thinking patterns. I removed toxins from my diet, home, and relationships. And, in time, I found my purpose, rediscovered my joy, and was able to reconnect with those I love. Today, I lead a life filled with hope, meaning, and joy. Even on those tough days, I have a purpose that keeps me moving forward. If you’re ready get your life back: - to break free from depression and anxiety - re-engage with the people and activities around you. - find joy and meaning in your life - learn brain hacks to help you focus and achieve your goals. Then this podcast is for you!

  1. 7h ago

    112. Saying Yes to Everything? How Stress, Guilt & People-Pleasing Make Boundaries Hard ~ with Raquel

    What happens when saying yes to everyone starts costing you what matters most? In part 1 of this conversation, Raquel Ita shares how a disappointing work evaluation led her to pray, reflect, and recognize where people-pleasing, stress, and overcommitment were affecting her life. After discovering that committees were consuming up to 40% of her work time, she completed a time audit, began setting healthier boundaries, and worked with her boss to step away from commitments that no longer fit her role. The result? Better work, deeper focus, stronger connections with family and friends, and more time with God. If PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, seasonal depression, isolation, guilt, or loneliness have left you feeling overwhelmed or stretched too thin, this conversation offers a practical place to start: look at where your time is actually going. Raquel also shares the faith lesson she’s still practicing: focus on what God has asked you to do and leave the results in His hands. LINKS:  Setting Boundaries in Corporate Boundary Setting Worksheet: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Keywords: boundaries, stress, anxiety symptoms, PTSD, depression, seasonal depression, SAD, isolation, guilt, loneliness, communication, people-pleasing, time audit, faith

  2. 2d ago

    111. Drowning in Stress? How Simple Routines Can Support Anxiety Symptoms, PTSD & Seasonal Depression

    Why does your life feel overwhelming when, on paper, you really don’t have that much going on? When you're dealing with stress, anxiety symptoms, PTSD, depression, guilt, loneliness, or isolation, even everyday decisions can feel exhausting. You may be functioning, but barely. Your focus is scattered, your energy is low, and adding another “healthy habit” to your list sounds like the last thing you need. But what if the answer isn't doing more? In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, Lori Owens explores how simple routines and predictable anchors can reduce decision fatigue, create structure, and support your emotional health without turning your life into a rigid schedule. You'll discover why routine can be especially helpful when you're overwhelmed, emotionally shutting down, struggling with boundaries and communication, or preparing for seasonal depression and SADs. You don't need a perfect routine. You need a few things your brain can count on. You're not broken. You're equipped. And sometimes that starts with making life a little easier to navigate. LINKS:  Boundary Setting Worksheet: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Keywords: stress, anxiety symptoms, PTSD, depression, seasonal depression, SADs, isolation, guilt, loneliness, overwhelm, boundaries, communication, routine, decision fatigue

  3. Aug 27

    110. Not Broken. Equipped. Feel Like You’re Never Enough? PTSD, Anxiety Symptoms & Humility

    Have you been making yourself smaller just to avoid judgment, conflict, or feeling like you're "too much"? When PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, seasonal depression, stress, guilt, loneliness, or isolation affect how you see yourself, even recognizing your own strengths can feel uncomfortable. In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, we're exploring the character strength of Humility and why humility isn't thinking less of yourself. It's learning to see yourself clearly without shame, comparison, or self-erasure. You'll discover how self-compassion, healthy boundaries, resilience, and positive psychology can help you recognize your strengths, accept your limitations, receive support, and stop confusing humility with making yourself invisible. Because you don't have to become smaller to be humble. You can acknowledge your strengths, honor your needs, and still remain open to growth. LINKS:  Boundary Setting Worksheet: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Take the free, Values in Action Survey and discover your Signature Character Strengths: 24 Character Strengths List | VIA Institute Not Broken. Equipped Series: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Map8J-WkTf4VmqpvfEnnDSOh_txnnqeCf1xecS3OB6c/edit?usp=sharing Keywords: anxiety symptoms, seasonal depression, SAD, isolation, guilt, loneliness, communication, boundaries, PTSD, stress, depression, trauma healing, self-compassion, resilience, positive psychology, character strengths, emotional healing, relationships, overcoming anxiety, overcoming depression, Christian mental health, faith and healing, purpose, joy, deep happiness.

  4. Aug 25

    109. Your Schedule Changed. Why Are Stress & Anxiety Symptoms Suddenly So Much Worse?

    Why does a change in your schedule leave you feeling stressed, scattered, overwhelmed, or unable to focus? A changed routine may seem small, but when you're already dealing with stress, anxiety symptoms, PTSD, depression, isolation, guilt, or loneliness, even ordinary schedule changes can feel like too much. In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, Lori Owens explores why schedule changes can increase stress and anxiety symptoms, especially when you're already carrying a heavy emotional load. You'll discover how more decisions, transitions, responsibilities, and less recovery time can leave you feeling overwhelmed. You'll learn: Why your brain benefits from predictability and routine How schedule changes can increase mental and emotional stress Why "I should be able to handle this" can make things worse How to create three predictable anchors for your morning, day, and evening How to build structure without creating more pressure If you're functioning but barely keeping up, struggling to focus, or wondering why a schedule change is affecting you so much, this episode offers practical ways to create more predictability and less overwhelm. You don't need a perfect routine. You need predictable anchors. LINKS:  Boundary Setting Worksheet: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Keywords:  Stress Anxiety Symptoms Routine Schedule changes Overwhelm Seasonal Depression  Guilt Boundaries  Isolation Loneliness

  5. Aug 21

    108. “I Should Be Fine.” When Stress, Anxiety Symptoms & Guilt Make You Question Your Pain

    “It’s just stress.” “It’s just anxiety.” “Other people have been through worse.” “I should be able to handle this.” Sound familiar? When you’re already dealing with PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, seasonal depression, stress, isolation, guilt, or loneliness, it’s easy to minimize what hurts. You keep functioning. You do the next right thing. You take care of everyone else. But underneath it all, you may be emotionally shutting down, feeling like you’re drowning, or wondering why you can’t just handle it. In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, Lori Owens explores the hidden guilt and shame that can come from believing your pain isn't “worthy” enough to talk about. Because pain isn't a competition. You don't have to have the worst story in the room to say, “This hurt me.” You'll discover why minimizing your pain can keep you stuck, how to stop judging yourself for having a human response to something difficult, and why sharing your pain takes courage and discernment. You don't have to tell everyone your story. You need people you trust to honor your pain without minimizing, comparing, fixing, or judging it. And most importantly: You don't have to prove that your pain is bad enough before you're allowed to acknowledge that it hurts. Sometimes you don't need someone else to tell you your pain is worthy. You need to stop requiring yourself to earn the right to hurt. LINKS: Boundary Setting Worksheet: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com KEYWORDS: PTSD anxiety symptoms stress depression seasonal depression guilt loneliness isolation emotional pain shame trauma recovery emotional overwhelm

  6. Aug 18

    107. Everything Feels Like Too Much? 3 Signs Stress Has Pushed You to Your Emotional Limit

    Everything feels like too much? You may be closer to your emotional limit than you realize. When stress, anxiety symptoms, PTSD, overwhelm, isolation, guilt, loneliness, and seasonal depression pile up, your stress bucket can fill before you even realize you're running on empty. You may still be functioning, showing up, and taking care of everyone else while underneath the surface you're thinking, “I can't handle one more thing.” In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, Lori Owens reveals 3 signs your stress bucket is already full and how to recognize emotional overload before it turns into burnout. You'll discover why: Small things can suddenly feel HUGE Everything can start feeling urgent You can rest without actually recovering Guilt and people-pleasing can quietly fill your stress bucket Isolation and loneliness can make overwhelm even heavier Stress and anxiety symptoms can make it harder to focus, connect, and enjoy the things you once loved Most importantly, you'll learn how to recognize when your emotional capacity is maxed out and identify what you can remove, postpone, or release before your bucket overflows. You don't have to wait until you're burned out to admit you're overwhelmed. Sometimes the next step isn't doing more. It's making room. LINK:  Boundary Setting Worksheet: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com KEYWORDS:  stress anxiety symptoms emotional overwhelm overwhelmed emotional exhaustion burnout guilt stress management PTSD PTSD symptoms anxiety seasonal depression mental health boundaries

  7. Aug 13

    106. Not Broken. Equipped. Rebuild Confidence After Trauma: Leadership for PTSD, Anxiety Symptoms & Depression

    Do you second-guess every decision or feel like someone else is more qualified? PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, seasonal depression, and stress can leave you doubting yourself and wondering if your voice still matters. In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, Lori Owens continues the Not Broken. Equipped. series by exploring the character strength of Leadership. Discover why leadership isn't about titles or control. It's about influencing others through courage, compassion, and everyday choices. You'll learn how trauma impacts confidence and decision-making, why anxiety fuels overthinking, how depression steals your sense of purpose, and four practical ways to rebuild confidence by leading with your values. If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or simply functioning but barely, this episode will remind you that your life still has influence, and one faithful next step can make a lasting difference. You'll learn: How leadership supports PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, and seasonal depression Four simple ways to grow healthy leadership every day How to lead with confidence instead of fear LINKS:  Boundary Setting Worksheet: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Take the free, Values in Action Survey and discover your Signature Character Strengths: 24 Character Strengths List | VIA Institute Not Broken. Equipped Series: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Map8J-WkTf4VmqpvfEnnDSOh_txnnqeCf1xecS3OB6c/edit?usp=sharing Keywords: PTSD, PTSD recovery, anxiety symptoms, depression, seasonal depression, stress, guilt, isolation, boundaries, Positive Psychology, resilience, confidence, purpose, leadership, decision-making, emotional wellness, overcoming anxiety, overcoming depression.

  8. Aug 11

    105. Chronic Stress & Anxiety Symptoms: How to Calm Your Body & Break the Burnout Cycle ~ with Shan

    Burnout isn't just about doing too much. It's often the result of chronic stress, perfectionism, and living in survival mode. In this special two-part conversation, Lori Owens welcomes former nurse and holistic health coach Shan Wright to explore the connection between PTSD, anxiety symptoms, stress, burnout, chronic inflammation, and emotional health. Together, they discuss how perfectionism, people-pleasing, poor boundaries, and unresolved stress can affect both your mind and body. You'll learn practical, holistic strategies to calm your nervous system, reduce stress, build healthier communication and boundaries, and support lasting healing. They also explore how faith, identity, and grace can help you move beyond guilt, loneliness, and isolation toward greater peace and resilience. If you're struggling with PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, seasonal depression (SAD), stress, guilt, loneliness, isolation, or burnout, this two-part series offers practical tools and hope to help you heal from the inside out. SHOW LINKS:  https://www.theshanwright.com/ Beat Nurse Burnout Podcast Boundary Setting Worksheet: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com Keywords PTSD anxiety symptoms chronic stress burnout perfectionism stress management inflammation nervous system regulation holistic health emotional healing

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***TOP 3% Global Podcast***  Do you struggle with depression that isolates you and robs you of the joys in living? Does anxiety prevent you from achieving your dreams? Are you feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have trouble focusing? Let me tell you, my friend, you are not alone! This podcast will help you: -develop customized strategies to manage your anxiety -move from isolating depression to joy-filled living -get out of the house and re-engaged with your favorite hobbies -rebuild relationships with friends and family Hey, I’m Lori. A single dog mom, lover of nature, and PTSD survivor. For years, I struggled with social isolation, severe depression, crippling anxiety, and clinical burnout. I tried powering through, toughing it out, and being strong only for my symptoms to worsen. I finally realized that if I was going to get my life back, things needed to change. I learned how to ask for help, set boundaries, and changed my thinking patterns. I removed toxins from my diet, home, and relationships. And, in time, I found my purpose, rediscovered my joy, and was able to reconnect with those I love. Today, I lead a life filled with hope, meaning, and joy. Even on those tough days, I have a purpose that keeps me moving forward. If you’re ready get your life back: - to break free from depression and anxiety - re-engage with the people and activities around you. - find joy and meaning in your life - learn brain hacks to help you focus and achieve your goals. Then this podcast is for you!

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