Your Zen Friend

Send Lauren a text! On this podcast I will talk about communication and how to communicate more effectively with the people in our lives including children. I will teach you how to use reflective listening and I messages to help you make deeper connections with those you care about and have discussions that end with everyone feeling heard. I’ll also share some real life examples of how I’ve improved my communication with the children in my life. If you like this episode please subscribe! And help me out by leaving a review below. A 5 star review will help others who could benefit from this podcast find it. If you have a question, comment or an idea for a future episode please reach out. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriendEmail me at: [email protected] me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/For more information on Lauren's counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.

Send Lauren a text! On this episode I will be talking to you about ways to effort less and find ease in your everyday life. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, tired, stressed or all of these things, this episode will help you to find ease amidst the chaos. If you are enjoying this podcast please make sure you subscribe so that new episodes will be delivered to you each Tuesday. It also helps me when you rate and review the podcast on your podcast app. If you leave a 5 star review I may read it on a future episode. Share this episode with a friend who could use more ease in their life! If you have a question, comment or an idea for a future episode please reach out. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriendEmail me at: [email protected] me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/Thanks for listening! I hope you take some time today and everyday to do something kind for yourself. For more information on Lauren or her counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.

Send Lauren a text! On today's episode we will talk about the connections we make through food. I'll talk about some of the foods that remind me of my own childhood. Anyone else remember Sanka or Coke Milk? I’ll also talk about my evolution as a cook (I now know the difference between a clove and a bulb of garlic). And I'm VERY excited to have my friend Vanessa David here for an interview! Vanessa and I will talk about "food for nourishment and food for love ," (a phrase Vanessa has coined). Vanessa will share how growing up with immigrant parents from different countries shaped her eating and how she has worked with children to help them expand their pallets. Here's a little information on Vanessa David: Vanessa spent over twenty years pursuing a theatre career, which meant she also had a food service career whether she liked it or not. As an actress she worked in Connecticut, New York and Kentucky. Also a playwright, her plays have been published and performed across the country. She worked behind the counter at TCBY and Subway, made cakes at Baskin Robbins and a local bakery, and eventually typecast herself as a server at California Pizza Kitchen. She spent seven years with the Darien School Lunch Program in Connecticut, working her way up from cashier to elementary manager. When that came to an end she wrote her memoir The Lunch Teacher. She is currently searching for an agent and/or publisher. Follow @thelunchteacher on Instagram for updates.If you like this episode please subscribe! And help me out by leaving a review below. A 5 star review could be read on the next episode!If you have a question, comment or an idea for a future episode please reach out. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriendEmail me at: [email protected] me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/For more information on Lauren's counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.

Send Lauren a text! On this episode I will be talking to you about the myth that any of us can be and SHOULD be a perfect parent. If you have ever felt like others are doing a better parenting job than you, this episode is guaranteed to make you feel better about yourself and your parenting. If you like this episode please subscribe! And help me out by leaving a review below. 5 star reviews always make me smile :) If you have a question, comment or an idea for a future episode please reach out. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriendEmail me at: [email protected] me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/For more information on Lauren or her counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.comThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.

Send Lauren a text! On this episode I will be talking about the importance of embracing embarrassing and awkward situations. And man oh man I have those on the regular. Why on earth would you want to embrace embarrassment you might be asking? Because it helps us to lead happier, more fulfilled lives. I'll talk more about that in this episode. I’ll also give you tips on how you can help your children to move through embarrassment and take healthy risks. This episode would not be complete without some laugh inducing real life embarrassing moments. I’ll share some of my own AND my special guest, Tennette Correia will share some of her own giggle worthy embarrassing stories. A little about Tennette Correia:Tennette is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a Communications degree. She began her career in marketing and ended up working in the world of relocation where she is today. Tennette is a mother of two adult children. She considers herself a work in progress and still doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up. Her super power is attracting people. Strangers tend to share personal information. It used to freak her out but now she embraces it. If you like this episode please subscribe and share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you take a moment to rate and review it. A 5 Star Review would really make my day! :) If you would like to share an embarrassing story, add a comment or ask a question, you can reach me at... Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriendEmail me at: [email protected] me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/For more information on Lauren or her counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.

Send Lauren a text! On this episode I will share, “secrets from a therapist.” Are these deep dark secrets? Definitely not. Instead they are truths I have discovered in my work as a therapist supporting children and parents. The first, “secret,” I will share with you will help you in meeting the needs of the children and teens in your life whether they are your own kids or kids you work with. There are also tips to help you when kids are pushing your buttons. The second, “secret,” is one that we can implement ourselves as adults for a calmer, more balanced life. And kids will definitely benefit from this as well. Warning that you may disagree with this one! While this is a judgment free zone you are always invited to disagree. If you like this episode please subscribe! And help me out by leaving a review below. 5 Star Reviews are my favorite :)If you have a question, comment or an idea for a future episode please reach out. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriendEmail me at: [email protected] me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/For more information on Lauren's counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.

Send Lauren a text! On this episode I will talk about how parents can make and keep healthy connections with their kids, whether they're sweet little peanuts or teenagers giving you the side eye. I'll provide 5 tips that have helped me with my own two children and have also helped many of the families I have worked with in counseling. I'm super excited to interview my very first guest, Leena Abdulrahman! Leena is a 19 year old, sophomore in college and also... my very own daughter. Leena gives honest answers on what I have done right to keep our connection strong and what I could have done differently (aka how I blew it) during her middle school years. Leena also offers insight for parents on the things they do that create distance between them and their teens. In this episode I reference the book Untangled; Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour.If you like this episode please subscribe! And help me out by leaving a review. 5 Star Reviews are my favorite :)If you have a question, comment or an idea for a future episode please reach out. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriendEmail me at: [email protected] me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/For more information on Lauren's counseling services check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.

Send Lauren a text! On this podcast, host Lauren Wolfe shares wisdom from working as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist for more than 20 years with children, adolescents and families. This podcast contains topics on parenting, mental health, self care, personal growth and more! Using humor and vulnerability, Lauren keeps it real as she tells stories from her own experience as a therapist, mom and perfectly imperfect human who's just doing her best. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Connect to leave comments or ask questions at: [email protected] or @yourzenfriendpod on instagram. Learn more about Lauren Wolfe and her counseling services @ LaurenCounseling.com.This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.