Turtling Your Puzzle With LCS

This episode of Turtling Your Puzzle is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month — a reminder that healing is not weakness, and asking for help is strength. We’re talking about emotional exhaustion, anxiety, boundaries, self-care, and the importance of checking in on ourselves and the people we love. Life can feel heavy sometimes, but you do not have to carry it alone.   So many people are silen...

In this episode of Turtling Your Puzzle, Wanda talks with Dr. Tiffany Anderson Robinson, licensed professional counselor, about why so many of us feel guilty when we slow down — and how to break free from that mindset. Together they unpack where guilt around rest comes from, why constant busyness leads to burnout, and how to build healthy rhythms of renewal without apologizing for it.   If you’ve...

Host Wanda Lacy sits down with Dr. Chancey Fort for a deeply honest conversation about how life’s everyday pressures can quietly chip away at our mental health. From job stress and personal expectations to relationship strains, this episode explores how self-awareness and small, consistent habits—like rest, mindfulness, and vulnerability—can help us stay grounded and resilient. It’s not about doin...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this special episode features a candid conversation with three licensed mental health professionals who are on the front lines of the fight against stigma. Drawing from years of clinical experience and advocacy, our guests discuss the many ways stigma shows up—in therapy rooms, families, workplaces, and communities—and how it keeps people from getting the...

In this special Autism Awareness Month episode, we focus on the parenting journey of raising a child on the autism spectrum. From early signs and diagnosis to advocacy and everyday life, we share heartfelt stories, practical advice, and expert insights to support parents navigating this path. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone looking to better understand the experience, this episode o...

In Episode 4 of Turtling Your Puzzle with LCS, host Wanda Lacy delves into the essential topic of self-care in today's fast-paced, high-stress world. Discover how the pressures of our daily lives—from social media overload to work stress and uncertainty—affect our mental health, emotional well-being, and physical health. This episode breaks down why self-care is not just a trendy term but a crucia...

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of motivation, self-care, and consistency in therapy. We explore how staying committed to therapy can be challenging, but with the right tools and mindset, it’s entirely possible to maintain progress. We discuss the importance of self-care in supporting mental health and highlight practical ways to incorporate it into daily routines. The episode also...

The holiday season can be a particularly difficult time for those who are grieving. In this sensitive and heartfelt episode, we explore how grief manifests during the holidays and how to cope with the complex emotions that arise. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the changing of life circumstances, we offer practical tools and thoughtful guidance on how...

Learning positive ways to navigate your life; knowing when to stick your neck out and when to keep it in! This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.