Encountering You

Do you think that trauma only affects some people? Or that you can just "will" your way through it? Today, Laura will unpack some of the realities of trauma, how no amount of money, education or "happiness" can outrun the effects of it, and how to start validating yourself and engaging in your process. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an ep...

Did you know that sometimes your intent matters and then sometimes it doesn't? In today's episode, Laura will talk about when your intent matters, why or why not, and how to be more aware of ourselves when it comes to our intent. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

Why do affairs actually happen? Today, Laura will discuss the topic of affairs as it relates to boundaries. She will cover what they are, why they happen and how to pay attention to yourself in order to have healthy boundaries around relationships. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

We all have a need for physical touch. The problem arises when our story either tells us we don't or makes physical touch into something that doesn't feel safe. In today's episode, Laura will talk about the need for physical touch, why it's important, why it becomes unsafe and how to begin to heal. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episod...

Do you wonder why your need for affirmation never goes away? Listen to today's podcast to learn more about when and where this need might show up, why it does and ways to help yourself build a sense of worth or value. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

Do you struggle to feel worthy around your work? Whether you are in a career, a job, or a parent who stays home with his/her children, this episode is for you. Laura will discuss why learning to value yourself from the inside, in God's eyes, is so important. Achievement and success can be fleeting. Your worth as God sees it is eternal. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen t...

Do you struggle with your body image? If you are like many people, this is a place of wounding. Today, Laura will unpack why valuing your body through God's eyes is so essential to our ability to have a healthy self, and how you can start building your value and worth without your body as the focal point. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an...

Do you ever wonder why people don't know what you need? It's because they can't read your mind. And you can't read theirs either! Today, Laura will talk about why we think we can read people's minds, why we can't and what to do about it. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code You20 at ElevatedFaith.com &nb...

Do you struggle with regret? Today, Laura will discuss how staying in regret will actually keep you stuck in your old patterns. We must move from regret into grief in order to truly move forward in our lives here on earth and in our relationship with God. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code You20 at Ele...

Do you have a hard time knowing what is normal adolescent behavior? If you are like many of us, it is difficult to know what is typical teen behavior and what is problematic. You can subscribe today at AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code You20 at ElevatedFaith.com   Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at Li...

Does defensiveness seem to overtake you in conversations? In today's episode, Laura will unpack why defensiveness creeps up and why it gets in the way of connection. You can subscribe today at AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code You20 at ElevatedFaith.com   Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com...

Many people commonly refer to themselves as being overwhelmed and society even celebrates this state of being. However, what Laura will unpack today is that being overwhelmed is actually a state of crisis or a trauma response. You can experience stress, and that is ok. But when you express being overwhelmed or numb, you are out of your window of tolerance and unable to function as a healthy adult....

Did you know that we can actually identify what younger part of us is showing up by how Satan is speaking to us? When we are standing in conviction it is our healthiest adult self that hears from God! When we find ourselves in condemnation or confusion, we are in a state of wounding and very vulnerable to Satan. Laura is going to discuss ways to intervene when you find yourself in either confusion...

Do you ever wonder how your attachment style contributes to skills that are essential in adulthood? Today, Laura is going to discuss how some skills that we need in adulthood are directly affected by our attachment style. Some of these skills include leadership, teamwork, empathy, and adaptability. The good news is, you can grow these skills! You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you l...

How can learning about moderation impact our ability to have adult skills? In today's episode, Laura is going to discuss how important learning about moderation is in developing skills like adaptability, teamwork, empathy, delegation and timeliness just to name a few. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code...

Does learning to take responsibility for our needs and wants actually have an impact on basic skills in adulthood? The answer is yes and in today's episode, Laura will help to unpack why learning about your needs and wants matters. When we have trouble taking responsibility for ourselves and learning how to ask for help, we struggle with skills like communication, dependability, initiative, and pr...

Do you wonder if you are perceiving your reality correctly or have reactions that don't match the situation you are in? In this episode, Laura will discuss how the ability to "own our reality" impacts many of our transferable skills in adulthood. When we have trouble owning our reality, we can find ourselves struggling with making decisions, overcommitting, managing stress, problem solving, or eve...

Did you ever think that your ability to hold healthy boundaries actually affects some of your transferable skills as adults? Today, Laura will continue with part 2 of a 6 part series on transferable skills and how they are developed from the 6 core areas of development. When we don't have healthy boundaries, we actually struggle in other areas as well including active listening, conflict resolutio...

Did you know that transferable skills aren't just about our professional skills? In today's episode, Laura will start a 6 part series on transferable skills that are developed from the 6 core areas of our development. Listen as she unpacks how when we don't have inherent value or worth, other skills can be affected, i.e. conflict resolution, teamwork, integrity, and empathy. You can subscribe toda...

Do you realize that when we grow up feeling too much shame, it actually prevents us from feeling healthy shame? Today Laura will talk about the harm of growing up in a family that avoids shame altogether. She will unpack Dysfunctional Family Rules as introduced by John Bradshaw. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

Do you struggle with putting limits on yourself or have trouble with self-control or knowing what you feel? It's probably because the younger part of you is running the show! In today's episode, Laura will talk about how to actually reparent the younger parts of you based on what they needed growing up. She will talk about addressing feelings, validating self, and setting limits when you need them...

Did you know that when you feel young, you probably are functioning from a young place? In today's episode, Laura will discuss how to identify the moments that you slip into an unhealthy state, discover how old you feel and how to enter in with that younger part of you. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. "When I Talk to God, I Tal...

Do you want to know more about complex trauma and whether or not you might have experienced it? In today's episode, Laura will shed light on the idea of complex trauma and what it means. She will use an example from her own story to show you what it means and how to care for yourself if you have experienced complex trauma. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so...

Did you know that there are multiple levels and kinds of trauma? In today's episode, Laura will unpack the basics of trauma, the difference between overt and covert trauma, the importance of regulation, and a few other concepts. This episode is a good introduction to trauma and it's many faces. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. "...

Do you wonder if your mental health journey will ever end? In today's episode, Laura will talk about the idea that healing is an ongoing journey. She will talk about how the idea of growth will include a sense of humility, an openness to what God has for us (whether we like it or not), and that it will be uncomfortable. She will even share a little more of her own story. You can subscribe today on...