Let's Talk About It with Lori Streator

If you are having a hard time saying 'no' to people and running on fumes trying to make everyone else happy, this one's for you!   Follow me on social media: @LoriStreator on Instagram and Facebook

You are not your anxiety; your anxiety does not define you... unless you let it. Today I want you to start raising your awareness around your anxious feelings and thoughts, and grab some tips on how to reduce it so that you can continue on living the healthy, happy life you deserve. Remember: * Acknowledging how you're feeling and the thoughts you're having can help immediately bring down the inte...

Mental Toughness is often referred to when talking about physical fitness and athletes. But it can apply to our entire lives if we learn how to train our minds to transend what we previously thought possible! Understanding mental toughness and learning how to apply it to your life will help you create more growth each time you challenge yourself.   Instagram @LoriStreator Facebook @LoriStreatorCoa...

When we're not 100% honest with ourselves about our thoughts, feelings and what we want in life, it creates anxiety. Asking yourself specific questions will help you gain clarity and decide if you're willing to settle OR do something about it! This episode will provide you with 5 questions that will challenge your thought process and get you thinking about what you REALLY want in life based on whe...

The holidays happen EVERY YEAR. Yet we let our physical and emotional health fall to the wayside each time this season rolls around... but not this year!   Come say hey on Instagram and share how you're going to stay happy & healthy this season!     

We get what we tolerate... learning how to set boundaries and teaching others how to respecting you can be a game changer!   Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to leave a review and send it to a friend. Your support will help this podcast grow and reach more people! 🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for more real-life conversations about mental health.   FOLLOW follow me: @loristreator follow my...

Motivation is defined as 'the reason or reasons one takes particular action.' It doesn't matter what initially pushes you to start working toward a goal, but what matters is that you keep taking action. Because when the novelty and excitement wears off, it's important to understand that with more action comes more motivation!    Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to leave a review and send it to a...

Immediate gratification often keep us from reaching our goals. We live in a world where we can typically get "what we want, when we want it." There's a coffee shop on every corner, stores everywhere, online megastores that deliver within 48 hours and credit cards that allow us to live like that. But learning how to delay gratification can be imperative to reaching our goals - and today we're going...

We tend to put Happiness on a pedastal... thinking we have to do BIG things in order to improve our happiness. But while it's a state of mind, it's also a moving target. We need to put things into action every single day in order to feel "happier."   Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to leave a review and send it to a friend. Your support will help this podcast grow and reach more people! 🎧 Subs...

What story have you been telling yourself? Being able to identify what the beliefs are that hold you back is the first step to moving forward. If you want to create positive & lasting change, with ANYTHING, we have to uproot whatever isn't working! In this episode I'm helping you identify who's voice has been in your ear holding you back and what to do about it.    If you have topic or guest sugge...

Have you ever felt like you couldn't add anything else to your to-do list? Like too many people needed your attention? Or you couldn't possibly make another decision? If you've ever felt the feeling of overwhelm, this one's for you! Let's break it down to understand where it comes from... and then, I have the one question for you that'll pull you out of overwhelm and help you move on with your day...

When we think about building a new habit, we tend to think about what we have to "give up" in order to get a result. If you're trying to eat better and lose weight, a lot of the frustration comes from thinking you have to restrict yourself from certain foods in order to eat better. But restrictions cause us to see our goal as negative, which can be a reason we don't follow through. Looking at your...

We know WHAT to do... it's the doing that can be difficult. Creating change is all about forming new habits and recognizing what you have to "undo." Today I'm breaking down the concept of change and giving you some freedom in the way you think about it!   Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to leave a review and send it to a friend. Your support will help this podcast grow and reach more people! 🎧...

Our self-doubt can effect how we live our lives and it's time to change that! We all have times when we lack confidence, but if this is an area that you struggle then this episode is for you. Today we're talking about how outside opinions impact our ability to move forward and whose opinion matters more.   Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to leave a 5-star review and send it to a friend. Your su...

Do you worry that you're not doing enough? That other people always seem to be ahead of you? Do you live a life of constantly wanting more; more money, more happiness, more success? Then this one's for you! We're tackling the idea of not thinking we're doing enough and helping you recognize where it comes from. Because once you can identify what's causing it, then you can do something about it and...

Have you ever wondered why an event can make you so angry or stressed while someone else can be calm as a cucumber? It's because problems are subjective and depend on our own response! Today we're talking about a fresh way to look at problems and how to solve whatever comes your way. It's always beneficial to practice moving from dwelling and stressing to a solution-focused mindset.    Enjoyed thi...

Decision-making is like a muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it gets. We make choices every day, but when it comes to the big ones - changing jobs, leaving relationships, or starting something new - the process can feel paralyzing. In this episode, I explore the two core reasons we struggle to make decisions: lack of clarity and fear . You'll learn how these mental blocks show up in your li...

Handing a flashlight to someone who's in the dark may not be the most effective way to help them.  Today we're talking about what to do when someone you care about is struggling. There's no right or wrong way to offer support, but changing a few words in our approach can often make all the difference! Sometimes we want to fix things or "hand them the flashlight" … but real support often looks soft...

In this episode, I'm challenging one of the biggest lies in the health & wellness industry - the idea that you're broken. I want to share the approach I use with clients to help them heal without shame or self-judgment, and how believing you're broken can actually keep you stuck in the same patterns you're trying to escape. You'll learn why the "fix yourself" mentality can backfire, and what real,...

If worrying about what others think is holding you back, you're not alone. In this episode, join me as I unpack the reason we care so much about others' opinions...and how to break free from that mental trap. Learn simple mindset shifts to quiet the fear of judgment and start showing up more confidently in your life, work, and relationships. Instagram @LoriStreator   Enjoyed this episode? Don't fo...

Healing starts with awareness. In this episode, we explore how to  recognize the relationships -whether with people, money, food, or even your own thoughts- that are quietly affecting your emotional health . If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, this is your first step toward healing. Learn how to name what's hurting you, reclaim your power, and move forward with clarity. Instagra...

Feel like you've messed up or fallen behind? Good news:  you get a chance to start again...every single day. In this episode of Let's Talk About It , I'm sharing why adopting a "Day 1" mindset can shift how you think about your goals, your struggles, and your self-worth. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, or just stuck in a loop of self-judgment, this perspective can help you break free....

Welcome to  Let's Talk About It with Lori Streator,  the mental health podcast for people who are ready to stop pretending they're "fine" and start feeling genuinely better. I'm Lori Streator, licensed therapist, and this show is your permission slip to stop doing it all alone. In this intro episode, I'm sharing what you can expect from the podcast, the kinds of conversations we'll have, and how t...