Becoming Anchored

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist Megan Chase.  Together we discuss how self-compassion can be a helpful tool when we are experiencing our inner critic.  Key Takeaways: What Is Self-Compassion?: Megan shares her working definition of self-compassion which is treating yourself as you would treat your loved ones. There are th...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist Jacque Huffaker, owner of her private practice Curated Counseling.  Together we discuss symptoms and signs of neurodivergence, specifically in women as it can be misdiagnosed or missed in the treatment process.  Key Takeaways: Types of Neurodivergence: Jacque distinguishes the various types...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by Nicole Cruz. Nicole is a Registered Dietitian who owns her own private practice, based in Southern California.  Together we discuss helpful tools to help parents raise children to be intuitive eaters.  Key Takeaways: Use Neutral Language With Food: Nicole encourages parents to explore what type of language they are...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by master’s level intern, Devin Kappie. Together we explore the process of becoming a therapist, and the nuances of the challenges we face and how to give ourselves compassion in the process.  Key Takeaways From This Episode: It Is a Vulnerable Process: Laura and Devin discuss the fact that a counseling gradua...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by Master’s level intern with Anchored Counseling Company, Hannah Wise. Together we explore the idea of what is rumination and how we have the power and agency to disengage from our cycle of rumination. Key Takeaways From This Episode: Rumination Is Common: Hannah gives a working definition of rumination; esse...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist with Red Therapy Group, Kayla Smith. Together we explore different attachment styles and how it can show up in dating relationships. Key Takeaways From This Episode: The Main Attachment Styles: Kayla gives helpful information regarding the main attachment styles of styles, includin...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist and Polyvagal Theory specialist with New Moon Rising Wellness, Rachel Sellers. Together we explore how our nervous systems protect us and keep us safe while also exploring how trauma affects our bodies. Key Takeaways From This Episode: How Our Nervous System Keeps Us Safe: We discu...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by Ellie Hodges. Ellie is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with Fowler Nutrition, based in Nashville, TN. Together we explore how we can use our body as a resource in treatment.  Key Takeaways: Our Brain and Body Are Inter-connected: We discuss that our bodies hold information and it is i...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by Anna Greer. Anna is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with Fowler Nutrition, based in Nashville, TN. Together we explore how our eating disorders serve a function and we discuss how to begin to separate yourself from your eating disorder (ED) identity. Key Takeaways From This Episode: U...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by Kayla Carson. Kayla is a Registered Dietitian and is the Associate Vice President of Clinical Partnerships for Odyssey Behavioral Health. Key Takeaways From This Episode: Grief is a process: Kayla discusses how grief can be all encompassing, and talks about how everyone’s grief looks and feels different. She advocat...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by Dr. Elise Scott.  Elise is a licensed psychiatrist who takes a holistic, neuroscience-informed, and integrated approach to mental health treatment. Together we dive into a relational and compassionate approach to psychiatry.  Key Takeaways From This Episode: You Are Not Alone: Many individuals hesitate to s...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen are joined by fellow licensed therapist and OCD/anxiety specialist Jenna Overbaugh.  Together we explore what mental compulsions, rumination, and intrusive thoughts are We also share how to navigate OCD and anxiety recovery with compassion and care.  Key Takeaways From This Episode: Identify and Res...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen discuss how to practice realistic goal setting, self-compassion, and aligning actions with personal values in the new year. Key Takeaways From This Episode: Setting Intentional Goals: When setting goals, we encourage you to practice curiosity, mindfulness, and being true to yourself. Be intentional...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by wellness coach Sara Christiansen Jeffs. Sara is also the author of Dear Beautiful Friend.     Together they explore how to become anchored in an innate sense of self-worth.    If you struggle with feeling worthy, we kindly invite you to join our new wellness course: Pivoting From Perfectionism: Tangible Too...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen navigate the grief of waiting, with compassion and resilience.  In addition to the practical strategies shared in this episode, we kindly invite you to join our free Safe and Connected masterclass. This masterclass will help you identify people who can witness your grief with kindness and understand...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by certified Enneagram coach Jackie Brewster. Jackie is also the author of The Enneagram and Your Marriage and Hearing God Speak. The Enneagram is a personality assessment and system. Jackie emphasizes that the Enneagram is not about labeling or stereotyping, but rather a means of fostering awareness and compa...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist April Snow. April is also the author of Find Your Strength and other workbooks for highly sensitive people (often referred to as an HSP personality trait). We dive into what it means to be a HSP. April explains that it involves heightened emotional states, empathy, and perceptivene...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist Amber Lucchino. Amber is also the Executive Director of Astor Springs Residential and Outpatient in Tennessee.  We dive into therapeutic relationships built on empathy, shared humanity, and mutual growth.  We reflect on how therapists can bring authenticity, embodied presence, and...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen are joined by Level Up Leaders Julianne Guinasso and Poonam Nathan. Julianne and Poonam are also both licensed marriage and family therapists. They began Level Up Leaders to support mental health leaders cultivate a safe practice and a supportive work environment.  Julianne and Poonam believe trauma...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen sit down with Amanda White , licensed therapist and founder of Therapy for Women Center. Amanda is also the author of Not Drinking Tonight , which largely inspired our conversation.   Amanda wrote Not Drinking Tonight after noticing anyone can have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol without nece...

  In this episode of Becoming Anchored, hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen are joined by Ben Eckstein , author of Worrying is Optional , to explore the nature of worry and how to manage it effectively. Ben shares his expertise on anxiety, OCD, and the importance of understanding the "worry cycle." Together, they dive into practical strategies for shifting from automatic worry to intentional liv...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen are joined by Lauren Martin , a fellow therapist and expert on perfectionism, to delve into the profound topic of the loneliness of perfectionism. Lauren Martin shares her insights on how perfectionism can lead to isolation, the concept of masking, and the importance of authenticity in overcoming these challenges. Key Take...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen are joined by Jamison Worley , a skilled dietitian specializing in athlete nutrition, to discuss Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Jamison shares her journey from being an athlete to working with sports nutrition, offering valuable insights into how RED-S affects performance, health, and well-being. Together, th...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen sit down with staff therapist Sarah Beth to dive into the unique challenges athletes face when navigating eating disorder recovery. Broadcasting from Brentwood, Tennessee, they explore how athletic identity often becomes intertwined with self-worth and how the pressure to perform can hinder recovery. Key Insights from This...

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen explore the experience of starting therapy, addressing common concerns and offering insights into what new clients can expect in their first sessions. Broadcasting from Brentwood, Tennessee, this episode serves as a helpful guide for those embarking on their therapy journey, whether for the first time or after a break. Key...