Mindful Moments

Katie McLaughlin | Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness
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Anxiety doesn't have to be something you just learn to live with. Mindful Moments is a podcast for women who are ready to truly understand their anxiety — what's driving it, what it's doing in their body, and what actually helps. Hosted by Katie McLaughlin, licensed therapist and founder of Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness, each episode offers calm, grounded education and practical tools rooted in evidence-based strategies. Therapy in Ohio: www.cedarrosecounseling.org Mindful Moments with Katie on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@the.mindful_therapist Instagram: @the.mindful_therapist

  1. Aug 3

    Grounding Meditation for Anxiety | A Gentle 5-4-3-2-1 Practice

    When anxiety, stress, or overwhelm begin to take over, it can feel tempting to fight what you're experiencing. This guided grounding meditation offers another approach. Using gentle breath awareness and the evidence-based 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, you'll reconnect with the present moment through your senses while supporting your nervous system with curiosity and compassion. This practice may be especially helpful if you're experiencing: • Anxiety • Panic • Chronic stress • Racing thoughts • Overthinking • Feeling emotionally overwhelmed You don't need to make your anxiety disappear. You simply need a place to begin. Take a slow breath, settle into the present moment, and allow yourself these few minutes of care. This podcast is created by Katie McLaughlin, LPCC-S, founder of Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness—a holistic therapy practice specializing in anxiety treatment for women. At Cedar Rose, we believe healing happens when we address the whole person—mind, body, and nervous system. If you're struggling with anxiety and want deeper support: I offer holistic anxiety therapy for women throughout Ohio (in-person West Chester + online statewide). We work on understanding what's happening in your nervous system, healing at the root, and building sustainable calm—not just managing symptoms.Learn more about therapy (OH only): https://www.cedarrosecounseling.orgBook a free consultation: https://katherine-mclaughlin.clientsecure.meExplore the Mindful Moments Library for a quieter, distraction-free meditation experience - https://www.cedarrosecounseling.org/mindful-moments-libraryStart with our FREE Calm Guide: https://9812-katie.systeme.io/calmguideFollow on Instagram: @the.mindful_therapist Not in Ohio but looking for support? Check out our Finding Freedom From Anxiety Course: https://9812-katie.systeme.io/anxietycourse#AnxietyRelief #GroundingMeditation #Mindfulness #NervousSystemRegulation #Overthinking #StressRelief #AnxietyEducation #NervousSystemHealing #HolisticTherapy #AnxietyRelief #MindBodyConnection #UnderstandingAnxiety #TherapyForWomen #OhioTherapistGet 15% off your first purchase of all natural supplements to support your mental + physical health with code WELLNESS15 at checkouthttps://www.xtend-life.com?sca_ref=2955835.SHmFWd2xSW

  2. Jul 13

    Morning Calm: A Guided Meditation Before the World Asks Anything of You

    Little hands reaching for you before your eyes are even open. A to-do list that already feels never-ending. If your mornings start with everyone else's needs before your own — this guided morning meditation is for you. In just a few minutes, you'll use gentle breath awareness and intentional exhale lengthening to calm your nervous system and create a moment of stillness before your day begins. This evidence-based practice draws on mindfulness, breathwork and somatic awareness to help you feel more grounded, supported, and present — even on the busiest mornings. You don't need to do this perfectly. You don't need extra time you don't have. You just need a few minutes that are yours. I'm Katie McLaughlin, a licensed therapist specializing in holistic anxiety care. On Mindful Moments, I share evidence-based meditations and mindfulness practices to help you find peace in the chaos — created especially for women carrying a lot and giving themselves so little. Press play before the world asks anything of you. Want more tools for calm? 🌿 Download the free CALM Guide — a step-by-step roadmap for cultivating peace in your mind and body: https://9812-katie.systeme.io/calmguide 📓 Therapist-Informed Journals - Take your mental health into your own hands: https://www.cedarrosecounseling.org/therapy-journals 📚 Purchase our ANXIETY COURSE — learn to manage anxiety on your own timing: https://www.cedarrosecounseling.org/anxiety-course 🧠 WORK WITH ME — holistic anxiety therapy in Ohio (telehealth available): https://www.cedarrosecounseling.org/ 🌱 XTEND LIFE SUPPLEMENTS — products I trust for mind - support: https://xtendlife.com?sca_ref=2955835.SHmFWd2xSW

  3. Jun 15

    Guided Meditation for Anxiety: Calm Your Nervous System When You're Feeling Overwhelmed

    If you're feeling anxious, nervous, jittery, or like your mind just won't stop — this practice is for you.In this guided meditation for anxiety, you'll use intentional breathwork to gently activate your parasympathetic nervous system — your body's built-in calm response. Through slow, extended exhales and mindful breath awareness, this practice helps shift your nervous system out of protection mode and into a state of safety.You don't need to force calm. You don't need to clear your mind. You only need to follow along.This evidence-based practice draws on an elongated exhale and mindfulness principles shown to calm the mind and ease the physical symptoms of anxiety — including shallow breathing, a racing heart, and muscle tension.Guided by Katie McLaughlin, a licensed professional clinical counselor and holistic anxiety specialist at Cedar Rose Counseling and Wellness in Ohio, this meditation was designed specifically for women navigating high-functioning anxiety and the nervous system dysregulation that comes with it.Whether you have 10 minutes or just need to come back to yourself right now — press play. You showed up. That's enough.Looking for more tools to calm anxiety? Download the free Calm Guide — a step-by-step roadmap for relaxation training. Want to go deeper? Learn more about our 8 week online anxiety course Receive 15% off your first purchase of the all natural products offered by XTend Life. Use code WELLNESS15 at checkout Ready for therapy? Learn more about Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness. (Therapy is available for residents of OH only at the time)

  4. Jan 26

    Guided Meditation for Anxiety & Stress Relief | New Year Reset

    Start the new year with this gentle, grounding guided meditation for anxiety and stress relief. This 15-minute guided practice is designed to help you: ✨ Calm your nervous system ✨ Process emotions without judgment ✨ Cultivate self-compassion ✨ Release the pressure to rush into the new year ✨ Ground yourself in what truly mattersInstead of hustling into new goals and resolutions, this meditation invites you to slow down, reflect, and step forward in alignment with your values.Perfect for anyone struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or the pressure of a "fresh start." You are not behind. --- This guided meditation is created by Katie McLaughlin, LPCC-S, founder of Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness—a holistic therapy practice specializing in anxiety treatment for women. This meditation is rooted in evidence-based practices to help relax and unwind. For deeper support:  I offer holistic anxiety therapy for women in Ohio (in-person West Chester + online statewide). Book a free consultation at https://katherine-mclaughlin.clientsecure.me Not in OH but ready for lasting relief? My online Anxiety Course was made for you. https://www.cedarrosecounseling.org/anxiety-course Resources:  🌿 More meditations + anxiety education: YouTube - Mindful Moments by Cedar Rose Counseling  🌿 Website: www.cedarrosecounseling.org  🌿 Instagram: @cedarrose_counseling 🌿Free Calm Guide: https://9812-katie.systeme.io/calmguide Mind-Body Wellness Resources: Gut health and brain health play a significant role in anxiety and mood regulation. XTend Life offers clean, science-backed supplements to support both physical health and mental health.  If you're interested: Use code WELLNESS15 for 15% off your first order. Full disclosure: This is an affiliate link, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share products I genuinely use and believe support holistic health. https://www.xtend-life.com?sca_ref=2955835.SHmFWd2xSW #guidedmeditation #anxietyrelief #newyearmeditation #meditationforanxiety #stressrelief #nervoussystemhealing #selfcompassion #mindfulmeditation #anxietysupport #emotionalregulation --- DISCLAIMER: This meditation is for educational and relaxation purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you're struggling with anxiety or mental health concerns, please seek support from a licensed professional.

  5. 10/06/2025

    Guided Body Scan Meditation for Anxiety Relief

    Sink into calm with this therapist-guided body scan meditation designed to support anxiety relief and re-center your awareness. You’ll be guided to notice tension, connect to physical sensations, and soften into your breath. Perfect for moments of overwhelm or daily reset. This guided meditation is created by Katie McLaughlin, LPCC-S, founder of Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness—a holistic therapy practice specializing in anxiety treatment for women. This meditation is rooted in evidence-based practices to help you ground your body and calm your nervous system. Resources: 🌿 More meditations + anxiety education: YouTube - Mindful Moments by Cedar Rose Counseling 🌿 Website: www.cedarrosecounseling.org 🌿 Instagram: @cedarrosecounseling 🌿Free Calm Guide: https://9812-katie.systeme.io/calmguide 🌿 Clean supplements to support your physical and mental health . Use Code WELLNESS15 for 15% off your first purcahse - https://www.xtend-life.com?sca_ref=2955835.SHmFWd2xSW For deeper support:I offer holistic anxiety therapy for women in Ohio (in-person West Chester + online statewide). Book a free consultation at https://katherine-mclaughlin.clientsecure.me #BodyScanMeditation #AnxietyRelief

  6. 09/05/2025

    Urge Surfing Meditation for Overwhelm & Stress Relief

    Ever feel like your responsibilities are too much to carry? Or like your emotions are pulling you under? This guided meditation is inspired by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and focuses on the skill of urge surfing — learning to ride the waves of difficult emotions without being consumed by them. Together, we’ll use the breath, imagery, and mindful awareness to process overwhelm, calm the nervous system, and reconnect with what matters most. Perfect for moments of stress, frustration, or when you’re caught in spirals of “too much.” ✨ What you’ll gain from this practice: A safe space to breathe and ground your nervous systemTools for observing emotions without judgmentA gentle ACT-inspired reflection to guide behavior toward your valuesRelief from overwhelm by practicing acceptance and curiosity This guided meditation is created by Katie McLaughlin, LPCC-S, founder of Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness—a holistic therapy practice specializing in anxiety treatment for women. This meditation is rooted in evidence-based practices to help you process emotions leading to stress and overwhelm. Resources: 🌿 More meditations + anxiety education: YouTube - Mindful Moments by Cedar Rose Counseling 🌿 Website: www.cedarrosecounseling.org 🌿 Instagram: @cedarrosecounseling 🌿Free Calm Guide: https://9812-katie.systeme.io/calmguide 🌿 Clean supplements to support your physical and mental health . Use Code WELLNESS15 for 15% off your first purcahse - https://www.xtend-life.com?sca_ref=2955835.SHmFWd2xSW For deeper support:I offer holistic anxiety therapy for women in Ohio (in-person West Chester + online statewide). Book a free consultation at https://katherine-mclaughlin.clientsecure.me #BodyScanMeditation #AnxietyRelief

  7. 08/15/2025

    Defusion Meditation For Overthinking and Anxiety Relief

    Step into a calm, grounded space with this Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-inspired meditation designed to help you gently defuse from anxious thoughts. Learn to notice your thoughts as passing events — not truths — using mental imagery, mindful awareness, and compassionate guidance. Perfect for moments when overthinking feels overwhelming. Press play to begin shifting your relationship with your thoughts from struggle to ease. This guided meditation is created by Katie McLaughlin, LPCC-S, founder of Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness—a holistic therapy practice specializing in anxiety treatment for women. This meditation is rooted in evidence-based practices to help you defuse from anxious thoughts. Resources:  🌿 More meditations + anxiety education: YouTube - Mindful Moments by Cedar Rose Counseling  🌿 Website: www.cedarrosecounseling.org 🌿 Instagram: @cedarrose_counseling 🌿Free Calm Guide: https://9812-katie.systeme.io/calmguide 🌿 Clean supplements to support your physical and mental health . Use Code WELLNESS15 for 15% off your first purcahse - https://www.xtend-life.com?sca_ref=2955835.SHmFWd2xSW For deeper support: I offer holistic anxiety therapy for women in Ohio (in-person West Chester + online statewide). Book a free consultation at https://katherine-mclaughlin.clientsecure.me #AnxietyRelief #anxietysupport

  8. 07/25/2025

    Breathe & Reset | Mindful Moments for Stress Relief

    Feeling rushed, anxious, or stuck in overwhelm? This 10-minute breathing meditation is designed to help you slow down and reset. Whether you're in between tasks, hiding in the bathroom for a minute of peace, or just trying to stay grounded while juggling mom life or high-stress work days — this is for you. You’ll be gently guided through a calming breathwork practice that supports nervous system regulation, body awareness, and emotional reset. This guided meditation is created by Katie McLaughlin, LPCC-S, founder of Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness—a holistic therapy practice specializing in anxiety treatment for women. This meditation is rooted in evidence-based practices to help you relieve and manage stress. Resources:  🌿 More meditations + anxiety education: YouTube - Mindful Moments by Cedar Rose Counseling  🌿 Website: www.cedarrosecounseling.org 🌿 Instagram: @cedarrose_counseling 🌿Free Calm Guide: https://9812-katie.systeme.io/calmguide 🌿 Clean supplements to support your physical and mental health . Use Code WELLNESS15 for 15% off your first purcahse - https://www.xtend-life.com?sca_ref=2955835.SHmFWd2xSW For deeper support:  I offer holistic anxiety therapy for women in Ohio (in-person West Chester + online statewide). Book a free consultation at https://katherine-mclaughlin.clientsecure.me #AnxietyRelief Get 15% off your first purchase of all natural supplements to support your mental + physical health with code WELLNESS15 at checkouthttps://www.xtend-life.com?sca_ref=2955835.SHmFWd2xSW

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Anxiety doesn't have to be something you just learn to live with. Mindful Moments is a podcast for women who are ready to truly understand their anxiety — what's driving it, what it's doing in their body, and what actually helps. Hosted by Katie McLaughlin, licensed therapist and founder of Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness, each episode offers calm, grounded education and practical tools rooted in evidence-based strategies. Therapy in Ohio: www.cedarrosecounseling.org Mindful Moments with Katie on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@the.mindful_therapist Instagram: @the.mindful_therapist

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  • Creator
    Katie McLaughlin | Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Katie McLaughlin | Cedar Rose Counseling & Wellness
  • Show Website
    Mindful Moments

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