The Holistic Spiritual Counselor’s Podcast

Have you ever felt torn between two paths in your life? In this episode, Laura Rain explores inner conflict during major life decisions, whether in relationships, career changes, or life transitions. Learn how to understand the different parts of yourself, sit with uncertainty, and find peace without rushing into a decision. This episode offers a compassionate, mindfulness-based approach to decision-making, self-trust, and emotiona...

In this episode, Laura shares a personal reflection on taking a two-month break from podcasting and writing to "reset" and what she discovered about the healing power of silence. In a culture driven by constant productivity and digital noise, an intentional pause can feel uncomfortable. Yet silence plays a vital role in mindfulness, nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, and authentic self-care. Tune in to explore how choosin...

In this episode, I break down the differences between happiness and joy and why joy can feel so hard to access when life is stressful or overwhelming. I share how joy has been elusive to me throughout my life, the reasons why, and the simple daily practices that help me connect to it.  

Let's say no to the outside pressure to be "happy" during the holidays and say yes to ourselves, finding authentic happiness through bein...

In an age of instant answers and fast results, it’s easy to forget that a struggle can be a gift.  In this episode, Laura Rain shares a personal story of building a family treehouse and what it has taught her about the importance of the “productive struggle", a space where creativity, resilience, and patience are built.  Learn how trusting the process and honoring the natural rhythms of productivity, acknowled...

In this live recording from a corporate wellness Lunch & Learn, Laura Rain leads participants through the STOP Method—Stop, Take a Breath, Observe, Proceed—a simple yet powerful practice for bringing mindfulness into the workplace and everyday life.

Laura shares a vulnerable real-life story about using the STOP Method to navigate a difficult conversation, showing how mindfulness can shift us from autopilot reactions...

When we align spiritually, life begins to flow with ease, synchronicity, and purpose.  Spiritual alignment doesn’t mean life is perfect.  It means we can navigate challenges from a more grounded, centered, and trusting place. In this episode, Laura Rain explores what it feels like to be spiritually aligned, how to recognize misalignment, and ways to restore your connection with Spirit through mindfulness, meditation...

Welcome.  I’m glad you’re here.  In today’s episode, we are going to explore something many of us struggle with, and that is vulnerability. Or as one of my clients once called it, “the V word.” For a lot of us, vulnerability equals weakness. We’ve learned to self-protect, to attempt to be perfect, and to put our most “put-together” selves out into the world because to be who...

Have you ever felt stuck in an old, familiar pattern—one that may have once protected or served you, but now holds you back? You're not alone. We've all been there. And maybe… you're there right now.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore how even the smallest shift in perspective can open the door to freedom—and why choosing to grow is far more empowering than waiting for life to push you into it.

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In this deeply personal episode, I share a recent, healing reconnection with my ex-husband—and the unexpected journey it sparked through memory, growth, and self-discovery. As we reflected on who we used to be and who we've become, I was reminded just how far I’ve come on my healing path over the past thirty years.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the key practices, mindset shifts, and soulful lessons that h...

Do you ever feel like you need to shrink yourself to make others comfortable or to be liked? In this episode, I share a powerful moment from a recent client session where we explored the deep-rooted need to adapt in order to feel safe. We uncovered how self-protection can sometimes turn into self-abandonment — and what to do about it. You'll hear the simple but freeing mindset shift that brought my client instant relief: &ldq...