26 episodes

Welcome to Spirit Body - a podcast to explore the sacred connection between body and spirit. I’m your host, Lauren Donelson (she/her). I’m a psychotherapist, astrologer, and intuitive healer. In this podcast we’ll be talking about bodies, spirituality, mental health, and how they all connect together. All content in this podcast is health at every size-aligned and of course not a substitute for mental health treatment. Health at Every Size or HAES is an evidence based framework that celebrates body diversity and challenges cultural assumptions about weight and size.

Spirit Body Lauren Donelson

    • Religion & Spirituality

Welcome to Spirit Body - a podcast to explore the sacred connection between body and spirit. I’m your host, Lauren Donelson (she/her). I’m a psychotherapist, astrologer, and intuitive healer. In this podcast we’ll be talking about bodies, spirituality, mental health, and how they all connect together. All content in this podcast is health at every size-aligned and of course not a substitute for mental health treatment. Health at Every Size or HAES is an evidence based framework that celebrates body diversity and challenges cultural assumptions about weight and size.

    Aquarius New Moon + Permission

    Aquarius New Moon + Permission

    In this episode, I'm breaking down the astrology of the January 31st new moon in Aquarius, as well as what is means for you. Spoiler - it's about giving yourself permission. 

    You can now find me on instagram @astro_therapy_. 

    I'm taking listener questions now! Send yours in using this form: https://www.laurendonelsontherapy.com/spiritbodypodcast

    • 14 min
    What is the Moon in astrology? + The Full Moon in Cancer

    What is the Moon in astrology? + The Full Moon in Cancer

    In this episode, I'm breaking down what the moon means in astrology. I also share my interpretation of the upcoming full moon in Cancer on January 17th.

    I'm starting to share the video version of this podcast on YouTube! Here's the link if you want to watch the video version: https://youtu.be/tlwWSsEYKuE

    I'm also starting to take listener questions! You can ask questions on my website - https://www.laurendonelsontherapy.com/spiritbodypodcast

    If you're enjoying the show, leave me a five star review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other people find the show, and I would greatly appreciate it. 

    • 11 min
    Internal Family Systems with Kristin Tand, LPC

    Internal Family Systems with Kristin Tand, LPC

    In this episode, I got to interview my friend and colleague Kristin Tand (she/her). Kristin is an IFS therapist who helps women with anxiety, burn out, and relationships. We talk all about Internal Family Systems therapy - what it is and how it's different than traditional talk therapy. We talk about parts - what they are, how they show up, and how we are start relating to them better. 

    You can connect with Kristin on her website: https://www.kristintand.com/

    If you are enjoying the podcast, leave me a five star review! This podcast is still really new, and reviews help it to grow. Follow me over on Instagram @spiritbodycommunity. 

    • 43 min
    People pleasing

    People pleasing

    In this episode, I'm talking about the nuances of people pleasing. This pattern runs deep for so many people. I talk about how people pleasing impactful people pleasing is, and the importance of starting to notice your patterns in order to change them.

    If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5 star review. This podcast is still really new, and reviews really help it to grow. Follow me over on Instagram @spiritbodycommunity. 

    • 15 min
    Being a Highly Sensitive Person

    Being a Highly Sensitive Person

    In this episode I'm talking about being a highly sensitive person. I talk about how being an HSP is different than being shy or introverted, and how being an HSP often connects with disordered eating. 

    If you're enjoying the podcast, leave a five star review over on Apple Podcasts! You can also screenshot and tag me on Instagram @spiritbodycommunity. I'm working on getting transcripts up of all the episodes. You can find them on my website - laurendonelsontherapy.com/blog

    • 11 min
    Disordered Eating and Spirituality

    Disordered Eating and Spirituality

    In this episode, I talk about disordered eating and spirituality. I discuss spirituality as a tool for mental health, and also how it can be used to spiritually bypass trauma and emotions. I also talk about how easy it is to get wrapped up in a spiritual community, especially when you are in a vulnerable space. This got brought up for me watching The Way Down, the Gwen Shamblin documentary. 

    If you're enjoying the podcast, leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Share this episode on social media and tag me @spiritbodycommunity. Find me on Instagram @spiritbodycommunity or on my website laurendonelsontherapy.com.

    • 20 min

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