January often brings more than a new year. It brings pressure. Resolutions, expectations, and the quiet belief that you should be doing better by now. For many people living with PTSD, anxiety symptoms, or seasonal depression, this time of year can intensify loneliness, isolation, and guilt when energy is low and motivation doesn’t match the cultural push to start fresh. In this episode, we step away from resolution culture and rethink what progress looks like in winter. Through the lens of hygge, we explore stabilization as a form of growth. Warmth, sensory comfort, and gentle routines can support the nervous system, ease anxiety symptoms, and reduce the shame that often accompanies winter isolation. This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the New Year, quietly struggling with seasonal depression, or carrying guilt for not keeping up with goals that never fit the season in the first place. Rather than forcing positivity or productivity, we focus on creating safety, connection, and steadiness during the coldest months. Progress in winter doesn’t have to look like transformation. Sometimes, staying present, supported, and less alone is more than enough. Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com   #SeasonalDepression #AnxietySymptoms #WinterMentalHealth #TraumaInformed #NervousSystemRegulation #MentalHealthPodcast    

Healing from trauma, anxiety symptoms, seasonal depression, isolation, loneliness, and guilt rarely looks like a dramatic “before and after.” In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, we explore why progress isn’t always loud, why quiet victories matter, and how small, subtle shifts in your nervous system can signal real healing. You’ll learn how to recognize the gentle signs of recovery — from pausing before reacting, noticing triggers, setting small boundaries, to regaining a little more ease after difficult moments. If you’ve ever wondered, “Will healing ever come?”, this episode offers reassurance that even when progress feels slow or invisible, it is happening. Whether you’re managing anxiety symptoms, seasonal depression, isolation, loneliness, or guilt, this episode reminds you to honor every subtle step forward. Healing doesn’t always shout — sometimes it whispers. Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com   Keywords/Topics: PTSD recovery, trauma healing, anxiety symptoms, seasonal depression, isolation, loneliness, guilt, quiet progress, nervous system regulation, small wins, mental health

Physical touch can be a powerful source of comfort during seasons marked by anxiety symptoms, seasonal depression (SAD), loneliness, and emotional isolation. When stress is high and connection feels harder to reach, the body often craves safety, warmth, and reassurance — not explanations or solutions. In this episode of the Cozy in the Chaos series, host Lori Owens unpacks how the Physical Touch love language supports emotional regulation, calms the nervous system, and helps ease feelings of guilt or disconnection that often accompany anxiety and depressive seasons. Through a hygge-inspired lens, we explore how simple, safe forms of touch — like a hug, shared warmth, or gentle presence — can create grounding, restore connection, and help the body feel secure again. This episode offers practical, compassionate insights for anyone navigating emotional overload, relationship strain, or the quiet loneliness that can come with darker seasons. Whether you’re seeking comfort for yourself or learning how to show up for someone you love, this conversation reminds you that healing doesn’t always require big changes — sometimes it begins with warmth, closeness, and feeling truly held. Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com  Keywords:  anxiety symptoms seasonal depression seasonal affective disorder (SAD) loneliness emotional isolation physical touch love language hygge and mental health nervous system regulation

This Christmas, a small, imperfect tree became an unexpected teacher. In this episode, we explore what a twice-rejected Christmas tree can reveal about belonging, purpose, and hope. For anyone struggling with anxiety symptoms, depression, isolation, loneliness, or guilt, this gentle Christmas reflection offers reassurance that you are not broken or forgotten. Just as the greatest gift entered the world quietly, in a stable rather than a palace, healing often begins in humble places. Through a cozy, hygge-inspired story and a faith-centered message, this episode invites you to stop striving, release the weight of guilt, and discover the comfort of being exactly who you were created to be. If the holidays amplify anxiety, deepen loneliness, or stir feelings of isolation or depression, this episode offers warmth, perspective, and hope found in Christ, the greatest gift of all. Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook

Winter can quietly intensify anxiety symptoms, loneliness, isolation, guilt, and depression—especially if you live with PTSD, chronic stress, or past trauma. In this episode of Cozy in the Chaos, we gently explore a question many people struggle to answer: Is this just winter blues… or seasonal depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? You’ll learn the clear difference between winter blues and seasonal depression, including the emotional, physical, and relational signs that signal when your nervous system may need more than rest and comfort alone. We talk about why trauma and chronic stress make seasonal mood shifts feel heavier, how darkness and isolation can amplify old survival patterns, and why struggling in winter is not a personal failure. This episode includes: A simple breakdown of winter blues vs seasonal depression Common anxiety symptoms, guilt, and withdrawal that show up during darker months Red flags that it may be more than seasonal fatigue How PTSD and trauma impact seasonal depression A gentle self-check quiz to help you understand where you fall 10 practical, realistic tools to support mood, energy, relationships, and connection If winter affects your relationships, sense of connection, or ability to function day-to-day, this episode offers compassionate clarity and small, doable steps forward. Whether you’re navigating mild winter blues or deeper seasonal depression, you’ll leave with tools that honor your nervous system and meet you where you are. Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook - Winter Blues vs. Seasonal Affective Disorder Self-Check quiz  - engage with and learn from an active, like-minded group of people  Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/ 

When anxiety symptoms rise, seasons shift, and relationships feel harder to navigate, many of us quietly wrestle with loneliness, isolation, and guilt for needing comfort or reassurance. In this episode of mini series, Cozy in the Chaos, host Lori Owens continues the Five Love Languages series by exploring Receiving Gifts through a gentle, hygge-inspired lens. This love language isn’t about materialism or extravagance. It’s about meaning, thoughtfulness, and the comfort of being remembered. For those who speak this love language, small, tangible tokens become anchors of emotional connection. They soothe anxiety symptoms, ease feelings of isolation, and provide reassurance during seasons of stress or seasonal depression. A candle, a handwritten note, a favorite mug, or a shared memory can quietly say, “You matter. You’re not alone.” You’ll learn: Why Receiving Gifts is often misunderstood and how it supports emotional regulation How hygge-style gifting strengthens relationships without overspending Simple, meaningful gift ideas that build connection and reduce loneliness How to meet your own needs if this is your love language, without guilt How to show care for a partner who feels loved through thoughtful tokens Whether you’re navigating anxiety, strained relationships, or the heaviness that can come with darker seasons, this episode offers practical, comforting ways to create warmth, belonging, and connection—one small, meaningful gesture at a time. Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook  

Winter can quietly intensify anxiety symptoms, loneliness, isolation, guilt, and depression—especially if you live with PTSD, chronic stress, or past trauma. In this episode of Cozy in the Chaos, we gently explore a question many people struggle to answer: Is this just winter blues… or seasonal depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? You’ll learn the clear difference between winter blues and seasonal depression, including the emotional, physical, and relational signs that signal when your nervous system may need more than rest and comfort alone. We talk about why trauma and chronic stress make seasonal mood shifts feel heavier, how darkness and isolation can amplify old survival patterns, and why struggling in winter is not a personal failure. This episode includes: A simple breakdown of winter blues vs seasonal depression Common anxiety symptoms, guilt, and withdrawal that show up during darker months Red flags that it may be more than seasonal fatigue How PTSD and trauma impact seasonal depression A gentle self-check quiz to help you understand where you fall 10 practical, realistic tools to support mood, energy, relationships, and connection If winter affects your relationships, sense of connection, or ability to function day-to-day, this episode offers compassionate clarity and small, doable steps forward. Whether you’re navigating mild winter blues or deeper seasonal depression, you’ll leave with tools that honor your nervous system and meet you where you are. Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook - Winter Blues vs. Seasonal Affective Disorder Self-Check quiz  - engage with and learn from an active, like-minded group of people  Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/         

Welcome back to Cozy in the Chaos. Today we’re slipping into a gentler rhythm and exploring how quality time becomes a lifeline during seasons marked by anxiety symptoms, PTSD triggers, loneliness, guilt, and isolation. When the days grow short and seasonal depression creeps in, slowing down isn’t a luxury. It’s a form of care. We’ll talk about how simple, unhurried moments create real connection, nurture relationship building, and help your nervous system settle. You’ll learn how the Danish art of hygge can turn ordinary time with loved ones into a soft place to land, especially when anxiety is loud and life feels heavy. If you’re craving warmth, steadiness, or deeper relationships this season, this episode offers practical steps and soul-quieting encouragement to help you reconnect… both with others and with yourself. Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook   Keywords: quality timelonelinessisolationguiltanxiety symptomsseasonal depressionrelationship buildingconnectionemotional connectionslow livinghyggePTSD supportmental healthholiday stresshealing relationshipsemotional burnoutoverwhelmed and disconnectedintentional relationshipscalming anxietysupportive relationships

Struggling with anxiety symptoms, low motivation, or that heavy fog of seasonal depression?Feeling more isolated, lonely, or guilty than usual?This episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD introduces the 1% Better Rule — a gentle, science-backed approach to rebuilding resilience when life feels overwhelming. You don’t need a huge plan or dramatic transformation.You just need tiny, consistent, 1% shifts that calm your nervous system and slowly pull you out of chaos. In this episode, you’ll learn: why tiny daily changes reduce anxiety and depression more effectively than big goals how small “micro-wins” help interrupt patterns of isolation, loneliness, and guilt practical 1% habits that support your body during Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) simple ways to create sustainable momentum when you’re tired, stressed, or shut down If you’ve been asking yourself:“Why can’t I just get it together?”This episode helps you replace pressure with compassion — and shows you how 1% better really does create life-changing results over time. Buy someone you love the gift of a 1:1 coaching session with me! Go to https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook   Keywords: anxiety symptomsanxiety reliefseasonal depressionSeasonal Affective DisorderSAD symptomswinter bluesdepression supportisolationlonelinessholiday overwhelmstress relieftrauma recoveryPTSD toolsnervous system regulationtiny habitsmicro habits1% better ruleemotional resiliencemental health tipshealing from burnoutguilt and shameoverwhelmwinter mental health

In this gentle, trauma-informed episode of Cozy in the Chaos, host Lori Owens explores the Acts of Service love language through a hygge lens — practical comfort, emotional safety, and small supportive gestures that help calm the nervous system. Perfect for anyone navigating anxiety symptoms, seasonal depression, loneliness, isolation, guilt, or PTSD, this episode offers grounded, compassionate insight into why simple acts of help can feel so deeply healing. You’ll learn how Acts of Service communicates relief and safety — especially for people who grew up without consistent support, carry heavy responsibilities, or struggle with chronic stress. Together, we’ll look at how hygge transforms everyday moments into nurturing experiences through warmth, softness, and thoughtful care. Inside the episode, we explore:• Why Acts of Service is emotionally powerful for overwhelmed or trauma-impacted nervous systems• How hygge creates environments that reduce anxiety and offer grounding during seasonal depression• Practical ways to ease someone’s load without burnout• Gentle routines that help you release guilt and meet your own needs• How to support a partner who feels loved through help, care, and small acts of comfort This episode is a cozy invitation to rest, breathe, and let love feel easier — especially in seasons when loneliness or emotional exhaustion makes life feel heavier. Tune in for grounding guidance, soft encouragement, and hygge-infused support you can bring into your relationships and your own healing. Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/    Keywords: acts of service, hygge, love languages, anxiety symptoms, PTSD, trauma informed, seasonal depression, winter blues, loneliness, holiday stress, overwhelm, caregiving burnout, nervous system support, calming routines, emotional safety, cozy habits, stress relief, mental health podcast, gentle productivity, holiday hygge, relationship connection, supportive relationships   

Struggling with anxiety symptoms in public spaces? This episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD teaches you quick, 10-second grounding techniques you can use anywhere — grocery stores, holiday gatherings, crowded lobbies, church, work, or family events. These tools support your nervous system, reduce panic, ease seasonal depression, and help you stay present without stepping out of the room. Whether you’re managing PTSD, anxiety symptoms, panic attacks, holiday stress, social overwhelm, or that wired-but-tired feeling of seasonal depression, these tools travel with you. No one has to know you’re using them. No leaving the room. No disappearing to calm down. Just simple, science-backed ways to feel grounded — wherever you are.   Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook   Tags: PTSD, anxiety symptoms, panic attacks, grounding tools, nervous system regulation, trauma-informed, seasonal depression, overstimulation, holiday anxiety, public anxiety, breathwork, somatic tools, emotional regulation, stress relief, quick grounding, self-soothing, calm techniques, mental health, trauma recovery, nervous system hacks

Cozy in the Chaos - Words: in this episode we explore how the Words of Affirmation love language can become a powerful tool for calming seasonal depression, anxiety symptoms, PTSD triggers, loneliness, isolation, and guilt during the holidays. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, the right words—spoken softly, written down, or reflected through Scripture—can shift your body from threat to safety. This episode helps you understand why words matter, how they affect your physiology, and how to use them to feel grounded and connected again. You’ll learn how hygge—the Danish practice of creating warmth, safety, and comfort—pairs beautifully with this love language. We explore simple ways to bring emotional grounding into your space: warm lighting, handwritten notes, gentle reminders placed where your eyes naturally land, spoken encouragement, devotional moments, and small rituals that help your body feel calm. We close with Christmas-specific ideas for using Words of Affirmation to ease holiday triggers—like adding verse cards to your tree, writing yourself a Christmas blessing, or creating a “12 Days of Peace” encouragement countdown to support you through the hardest days. If you’re longing for comfort, connection, or a sense of belonging in a season that can amplify loneliness or emotional pain, this episode offers gentle, practical tools for healing. Come breathe, settle, and remember that you are loved, held, and never alone. Learn more about Hygge and Words of Affirmation: Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook   Work with me to build your own customized strategies to combat anxiety and depression:  Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd    Keywords: seasonal depression anxiety symptoms PTSD loneliness isolation holiday stress grounding techniques trauma healing nervous system regulation love languages hygge  

Struggling with PTSD, rising anxiety symptoms, or a deep sense of loneliness during the holidays? This episode breaks down why the season often intensifies isolation, guilt, seasonal depression, and unresolved grief — especially for trauma survivors. Learn the neuroscience behind holiday overwhelm and discover practical, trauma-informed strategies to calm your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and rebuild safe connection. Whether you’re coping with trauma triggers, missing loved ones, or simply feeling disconnected from the holiday spirit, this episode offers step-by-step tools to help you feel grounded, supported, and less alone. Perfect for anyone navigating PTSD recovery, anxiety, emotional burnout, or holiday-related mental health struggles — and looking for hope, healing, and real-world solutions.   Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook   Keywords: PTSD, anxiety symptoms, loneliness, isolation, grief, guilt, seasonal depression, trauma healing, emotional triggers, nervous system regulation, holiday mental health, trauma recovery, grounding techniques

Gratitude doesn’t have to be big, emotional, or perfectly written — especially when you’re living with PTSD, anxiety symptoms, overwhelm, seasonal depression, or burnout. In this gentle, trauma-informed episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, Lori Owens shares simple, real-life ways to practice gratitude that actually work for overwhelmed nervous systems. If traditional gratitude journaling has ever felt exhausting, pressured, or impossible — you’re not alone. For many trauma survivors, sitting down to write can trigger stress instead of calm. That’s why this episode focuses on tiny, doable gratitude practices you can weave into ordinary moments, even when you feel anxious, numb, disconnected, or simply trying to make it through the day. You’ll learn: Why small moments of gratitude calm anxiety and support nervous system healing How micro-gratitude releases dopamine and serotonin to ease anxiety symptoms, emotional overwhelm, and depression Why the brain struggles with gratitude during trauma recovery — and how to work with it, not against it Everyday gratitude practices that fit into real life (no journal required!) Ways to use sensory grounding to stay present and reduce mental overload How to practice “permission-based gratitude” on days when everything feels hard These gentle tools are designed for listeners who feel overwhelmed, tired, or emotionally overloaded — and who want to feel even a little more peace, grounding, and steadiness in their daily lives. Whether you’re dealing with holiday stress, relationship strain, seasonal depression, burnout, or a nervous system stuck in survival mode, this episode offers simple steps to help you reconnect with moments of goodness you might be missing. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I feel thankful?” — or felt guilty for not keeping up with traditional gratitude habits — this conversation will feel like a compassionate friend taking your hand and reminding you: ✨ Small thanks really can create big change.   Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook     Keywords: gratitude practice, simple gratitude, gratitude for anxiety, gratitude for depression, ptsd healing tools, nervous system regulation, mental health habits, small habits big change, overwhelm relief, holiday overwhelm, trauma informed gratitude, dopamine habits, anxiety symptoms help, sensory grounding, emotional burnout, simple mindfulness practices, gratitude without journaling, overwhelmed nervous system, healing from trauma, daily calm habits, seasonal depression help     

The holidays can trigger more than joy — for many people, this season brings seasonal depression, overwhelm, anxiety symptoms, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion. If you’re feeling disconnected, overstimulated, or quietly struggling while everyone else seems merry, this episode is for you. We talk about why your mind becomes noisy under stress and how to begin quieting the mind, calming the body, and finding moments of peace even when you're dealing with depression, isolation, guilt, or avoidance. You’ll learn gentle, practical tools to help you: Ease seasonal depression and emotional heaviness Navigate holiday overwhelm without shutting down Understand and soothe anxiety symptoms before they spiral Work through loneliness and isolation in compassionate ways Support your mental health during complicated family or relationship moments Release guilt around resting, canceling plans, or setting boundaries Shift out of avoidance without feeling ashamed Be able to reconnect with your values, your breath, and your nervous system Create small rituals of peace when the holidays feel too loud This is a soft place to land if you’re tired of pretending you’re okay. There’s no pressure to be cheerful or “get it together.” Just real, honest support from someone who understands trauma, overwhelm, and the desire to feel safe in your own body again. 🕊️ You’re not alone. You’re not behind. You’re not failing.You’re a human doing your best in a season that asks a lot.   Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook   Keywords:  seasonal depression, holiday depression, holiday overwhelm, anxiety symptoms, nervous system regulation, loneliness during holidays, holiday isolation, trauma-informed holidays, quieting the mind, holiday stress relief, coping with overwhelm, relationship stress holidays, emotional burnout holidays, faith-friendly mental health, PTSD holiday tips, holiday anxiety help, avoidant tendencies, guilt during holidays, holiday overwhelm strategies, trauma recovery holidays

If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode—constantly tense, on alert, or waiting for something to go wrong—you’re not alone. Many people living with PTSD, anxiety symptoms, or seasonal depression know that exhausting feeling all too well. Your heart races, your body tenses, and your mind won’t stop scanning for danger. In this compassionate, faith-informed episode, Lori Owens explores how to gently move from fear and hypervigilance toward thankful, peaceful living. You’ll learn how gratitude can help your nervous system find safety again and offer real coping strategies for anxiety symptoms, loneliness, and emotional overwhelm. Through a blend of neuroscience, trauma recovery, and spiritual insight, this episode unpacks: What’s really happening in your brain and body during survival mode How gratitude and mindfulness calm anxiety and ease tension Ways to navigate isolation and loneliness through small moments of connection How trauma impacts relationships—and how gratitude can help rebuild trust Simple, trauma-informed practices to restore calm, hope, and emotional balance If you’re healing from PTSD, anxiety, or chronic stress, or struggling with seasonal depression or emotional isolation, this episode offers gentle, practical tools to help you move from surviving to truly living—with gratitude leading the way. Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook   SEO Keywords: PTSD symptoms, trauma healing podcast, coping strategies for anxiety symptoms, seasonal depression, isolation, loneliness, faith-based mental health, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, gratitude and trauma, anxiety and relationships, emotional healing, practical solutions for PTSD, trauma-informed self-care, calming anxiety, nervous system healing 

In this episode, we explore the healing power of reflection and remembrance—how looking back on your story with compassion can help you move forward with peace. When you’ve faced trauma, anxiety symptoms, or deep loneliness, looking back can feel overwhelming. You may fear that remembering will reopen old wounds or pull you back into the pain. But when done gently and safely, reflection can actually reduce anxiety, ease guilt, and bring relief from the emotional isolation that often follows trauma. Through the beautiful imagery of Hinds’ Feet on High Places, we’ll talk about how to remember without reliving, how to hold onto the lessons without the pain, and how to let God redeem your memories—turning sorrow into strength and past wounds into wisdom. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the difference between reflection and re-traumatization Use grounding tools when anxiety symptoms surface during remembrance Transform guilt and loneliness into gratitude and connection See your healing journey through the Shepherd’s eyes — as a story of redemption and grace If you’ve struggled with PTSD symptoms, isolation, or emotional numbness, this episode offers gentle guidance and faith-rooted hope for integrating your past without being trapped by it. Because healing isn’t about erasing your story—it’s about discovering how far you’ve come and who walked beside you all along. Sign up a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/practicalsolutionsforptsd  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook   Keywords (for SEO): trauma recovery, anxiety symptoms, PTSD healing, guilt and shame, loneliness, isolation, faith and trauma, coping strategies for anxiety, reflection, gratitude, Hinds’ Feet on High Places, emotional healing, Christian mental health podcast

If you’ve ever felt trapped in loneliness, isolation, guilt, or anxiety symptoms after trauma, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, host Lori Owens explores 6 powerful, science-backed ways gratitude helps you heal from trauma and gently rewire your brain for calm and safety. Learn how simple moments of gratitude can reduce stress hormones, ease seasonal depression, and help regulate your nervous system after years of survival mode. You’ll discover practical, compassionate ways to rebuild emotional resilience, release guilt, and find peace — even if life still feels heavy. Whether you’re walking through PTSD recovery, trauma healing, or a difficult season of loss and exhaustion, this episode offers hope, truth, and gentle tools to help you reconnect with joy and rebuild your sense of safety — one thankful breath at a time. Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter and receive a FREE copy of the Grateful Hearts 30 Gratitude Journal: https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook - participate in Thankful Thursdays  - share your favorite photo     gratitude healinggratitude and traumaPTSD recovery toolstrauma-informed healingnervous system regulationgratitude and the brainloneliness and healingisolation after traumaguilt and anxiety symptomsseasonal depression helpfaith and mental healthhealing from trauma podcasttrauma recovery gratitudecalm nervous system naturallyhope after PTSD  

If you struggle with holiday anxiety, emotional eating, or seasonal depression (SAD), this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD offers compassionate, trauma-informed guidance to help you stay grounded and emotionally balanced through the holidays. Learn how food choices impact your mood, energy, and mental health—and discover six simple nutrition and lifestyle tips to prevent mood crashes, ease anxiety symptoms, and support emotional regulation. You’ll also explore how to set healthy boundaries around food, honor your body’s hunger and fullness signals, and make mindful decisions that support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether you’re navigating stress, grief, or overstimulation this season, these trauma-informed nutrition strategies will help you enjoy holiday meals without guilt, sugar crashes, or burnout—so you can truly feel calm, nourished, and present from the inside out.

In this episode, we explore how gratitude can become a gentle light in the darkness of trauma. Gratitude doesn’t erase pain or pretend everything’s okay — it helps us integrate healing, ease anxiety symptoms, and reconnect with hope. When life feels heavy with loneliness, isolation, or depression, gratitude offers small, meaningful moments of peace and even joy. Whether you’re walking through grief, anxiety, or the long road of PTSD recovery, you’ll learn practical, compassionate ways to cultivate gratitude without denying your story — and begin rebuilding connection, resilience, and healthier relationships along the way. Get a FREE gratitude guide when you become a Practical Solutions for PTSD INSIDER!  https://practicalsolutionsforptsdinsider.grwebsite.com/  Join our Facebook community: Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook - participate in Thankful Thursdays  - share your favorite photo