Lori Owens - Master Resilience Training, Positive Psychology Instructor
44 episodes
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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!
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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!
36. Cozy in the Chaos: When Love Is Tangible: Receiving Gifts That Ground Anxiety Symptoms and Ease Loneliness
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.
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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!