Lori Owens - Master Resilience Training, Positive Psychology Instructor
43 episodes
4 days ago
Do you struggle with depression that isolates you and robs you of the joys in living? Does anxiety prevent you from achieving your dreams? Are you feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have trouble focusing?
Let me tell you, my friend, you are not alone!
This podcast will help you:
-develop customized strategies to manage your anxiety
-move from isolating depression to joy-filled living
-get out of the house and re-engaged with your favorite hobbies
-rebuild relationships with friends and family
Hey, I’m Lori. A single dog mom, lover of nature, and PTSD survivor.
For years, I struggled with social isolation, severe depression, crippling anxiety, and clinical burnout. I tried powering through, toughing it out, and being strong only for my symptoms to worsen.
I finally realized that if I was going to get my life back, things needed to change. I learned how to ask for help, set boundaries, and changed my thinking patterns. I removed toxins from my diet, home, and relationships. And, in time, I found my purpose, rediscovered my joy, and was able to reconnect with those I love.
Today, I lead a life filled with hope, meaning, and joy. Even on those tough days, I have a purpose that keeps me moving forward.
If you’re ready get your life back:
- to break free from depression and anxiety
- re-engage with the people and activities around you.
- find joy and meaning in your life
- learn brain hacks to help you focus and achieve your goals.
Then this podcast is for you!
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Do you struggle with depression that isolates you and robs you of the joys in living? Does anxiety prevent you from achieving your dreams? Are you feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have trouble focusing?
Let me tell you, my friend, you are not alone!
This podcast will help you:
-develop customized strategies to manage your anxiety
-move from isolating depression to joy-filled living
-get out of the house and re-engaged with your favorite hobbies
-rebuild relationships with friends and family
Hey, I’m Lori. A single dog mom, lover of nature, and PTSD survivor.
For years, I struggled with social isolation, severe depression, crippling anxiety, and clinical burnout. I tried powering through, toughing it out, and being strong only for my symptoms to worsen.
I finally realized that if I was going to get my life back, things needed to change. I learned how to ask for help, set boundaries, and changed my thinking patterns. I removed toxins from my diet, home, and relationships. And, in time, I found my purpose, rediscovered my joy, and was able to reconnect with those I love.
Today, I lead a life filled with hope, meaning, and joy. Even on those tough days, I have a purpose that keeps me moving forward.
If you’re ready get your life back:
- to break free from depression and anxiety
- re-engage with the people and activities around you.
- find joy and meaning in your life
- learn brain hacks to help you focus and achieve your goals.
Then this podcast is for you!
28. Gratitude Feel Overwhelming? How Small Thanks Make Big Changes
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.
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Do you struggle with depression that isolates you and robs you of the joys in living? Does anxiety prevent you from achieving your dreams? Are you feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have trouble focusing?
Let me tell you, my friend, you are not alone!
This podcast will help you:
-develop customized strategies to manage your anxiety
-move from isolating depression to joy-filled living
-get out of the house and re-engaged with your favorite hobbies
-rebuild relationships with friends and family
Hey, I’m Lori. A single dog mom, lover of nature, and PTSD survivor.
For years, I struggled with social isolation, severe depression, crippling anxiety, and clinical burnout. I tried powering through, toughing it out, and being strong only for my symptoms to worsen.
I finally realized that if I was going to get my life back, things needed to change. I learned how to ask for help, set boundaries, and changed my thinking patterns. I removed toxins from my diet, home, and relationships. And, in time, I found my purpose, rediscovered my joy, and was able to reconnect with those I love.
Today, I lead a life filled with hope, meaning, and joy. Even on those tough days, I have a purpose that keeps me moving forward.
If you’re ready get your life back:
- to break free from depression and anxiety
- re-engage with the people and activities around you.
- find joy and meaning in your life
- learn brain hacks to help you focus and achieve your goals.
Then this podcast is for you!
