Practical Solutions for PTSD | Anxiety, Seasonal Depression, Positive Psychology, Loneliness, Post Traumatic Stress

06. Does Winter Deepen Your Depression? Find Hope in the Dark: 4 Ways to Overcome Seasonal Depression

Do the long, gray months leave you feeling heavier, sadder, or more anxious? You’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression linked to the changing seasons, often triggered by shorter days, lower sunlight, and shifts in key brain chemicals like serotonin, melatonin, and vitamin D.
In this episode, Does Winter Deepen Your Depression? Find Hope in the Dark: 4 Ways to Overcome Seasonal Depression, we’ll explore what SAD is, who it impacts most, and—most importantly—how you can take proactive steps to bring back the light. From simple mindset shifts and lifestyle changes to practical tools like exercise, light therapy, and vitamin D, you’ll learn four effective ways to manage seasonal depression and reclaim joy during the darker months.
If winter tends to weigh you down, this episode will help you prepare, reset, and find hope in the dark.
 
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05. Crushed by Expectations? 7 Everyday Solutions to Move You from Overwhelmed to Empowered

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone—and the good news is, stress doesn’t have to control your life. In this episode, we break down what stress really is, the three kinds of stress (yes, even the “good” kind!), and why chronic stress can take such a toll on your mind and body.
You’ll also discover simple, practical tools you can use right away to lighten the load—like breathing techniques, singing, connecting with others, movement, humor, gratitude, and self-care practices. Whether you’re dealing with everyday overwhelm or long-term stress, this episode will help you find calm, build resilience, and create more balance in your daily life.
Tune in and learn how to stress less and live more.
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04. Depression Have You Spiraling into Darkness? 5 Small Steps to Help You Climb Back Out

Depression impacts not only your emotional health, but also your physical and mental wellbeing. But once you're one that slippery slope, it can be hard to break that downward spiral and climb back out on top. 
Today, we are going to talk about 5 tiny, simple steps you can take that will help you climb back out one small step at a time. 
Join us as we talk about the benefits of positivity and what you can do to increase the benefits in your own live. 
 
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03. What is Anxiety Costing You? 6 Steps to Achieving Your Dreams

Most of us can imagine a better future: goals we want to achieve; dreams we want to fulfill. But seeing a way through life’s challenges to achieving those goals or dreams can be especially difficult when you are battling depression and/or anxiety. 
I’m excited to share with you 6 steps I took that helped me to realize the long-held dream of having my own business and starting a podcast.  And there are steps you too can take to help you move close to making your dreams a reality. 
I pray this episode blesses you and gives you hope. I look forward to hearing from you soon. 
Lori 
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02. Is It More Than Depression? 4 Faces of PTSD and Hope for the Future

Could your struggle with depression and anxiety actual be something more? What exactly is PTSD? What comes next? 
With this episode, we will de-mystify Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by:
discussing who can have PTSD
what are the symptoms
how to keep yourself grounded in hope and moving forward to a better future.
I will also share my story about how I discovered I had PTSD and lessons I learned along the way. 
I pray this episode blesses you and gives you hope. I look forward to hearing from you soon. 
Lori 
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01. From Trauma to Triumph: Finding Purpose After PTSD

Who exactly is Lori Owens? What are the goals and targets for this podcast? And will you be able to find help for your own challenges with depression and anxiety?
Today I hope to answer these and many more questions as I share my journey through the pain of PTSD, to finding renewed purpose, and onto the unfolding of God’s promise. Yes, having PTSD can be a challenge. But there is hope, healing and happiness after brokenness. Join us today as we trace God’s hand as He makes beauty for ashes.
I pray this episode blesses you and gives you hope. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Lori
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