Lauren Selfridge

This Is Not What I Ordered: conversations on chronic illness, loss + change

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How do uninvited life challenges like chronic illness or loss change us? Psychotherapist Lauren Selfridge hosts compassionate, humorous conversations with people who have been there. Through their insights and wisdom, you're invited to explore the bigger questions about life: Why are we here? What does fulfillment really mean? How do our relationships nourish us? And what will we leave behind when we're gone?

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Lauren Selfridge

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03: Cancer + Comedy with Nick P. Ross 22.01.2018 53:11

Nick P. Ross is a writer, producer, and director in Los Angeles, and he's a super fun guy to chat with. He creates a lot of content for Soul Pancake, a YouTube channel and creative agency known for asking life's BIG questions. Nick also had cancer (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) when he was 26. He's ten years post-treatment this year. In this episode, we talk about the comedy that came from one of life's big...

02: Meet The Host with Lauren Selfridge 21.01.2018 56:44

In the spirit of vulnerability and trust, I cannot think of a better way to kick off This Is Not What I Ordered than with my own story of chronic illness. That's right—I'm the first interviewee on the podcast. My dear friend and fellow therapist Jessica is joining me in my living room in San Francisco to ask questions and share memories. Along the way, I want to open up my life a bit and share wha...

01: Introducing This Is Not What I Ordered 19.01.2018 8:27

Living with chronic illness or health challenges can be overwhelming and isolating. It can also be an incredible opportunity for beauty, growth, and connection with our deepest selves. I created this podcast because our journeys are enriched when we share wisdom and support with an understanding community around us. You can read the full show notes at www.thisisnotwhatiordered.com .