Practical Solutions for PTSD | Anxiety Symptoms, Seasonal Depression, Isolation, Loneliness, Guilt
***TOP 10% Global Podcast*** 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!
Episodes
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 ...
The holidays can trigger more than joy — for many people, this season brings seasonal depression, overwhelm, anxiety symptoms, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion. If you’re feeling disconnected, overstimulated, or quietly struggling while everyone else seems merry, this episode is for you.
We talk about why your mind becomes noisy under stress and how to begin quieting the mind, calming the body, and finding moments of peace even...
If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode—constantly tense, on alert, or waiting for something to go wrong—you’re not alone. Many people living with PTSD, anxiety symptoms, or seasonal depression know that exhausting feeling all too well. Your heart races, your body tenses, and your mind won’t stop scanning for danger.
In this compassionate, faith-informed episode, Lori Owens explores how to gently move from fear and hypervigilanc...
In this episode, we explore the healing power of reflection and remembrance—how looking back on your story with compassion can help you move forward with peace.
When you’ve faced trauma, anxiety symptoms, or deep loneliness, looking back can feel overwhelming. You may fear that remembering will reopen old wounds or pull you back into the pain. But when done gently and safely, reflection can actually reduce anxiety, ease guilt, and ...
If you’ve ever felt trapped in loneliness, isolation, guilt, or anxiety symptoms after trauma, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, host Lori Owens explores 6 powerful, science-backed ways gratitude helps you heal from trauma and gently rewire your brain for calm and safety.
Learn how simple moments of gratitude can reduce stress hormones, ease seasonal depression, and help regu...
If you struggle with holiday anxiety, emotional eating, or seasonal depression (SAD), this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD offers compassionate, trauma-informed guidance to help you stay grounded and emotionally balanced through the holidays.
Learn how food choices impact your mood, energy, and mental health—and discover six simple nutrition and lifestyle tips to prevent mood crashes, ease anxiety symptoms, and support emot...
In this episode, we explore how gratitude can become a gentle light in the darkness of trauma. Gratitude doesn’t erase pain or pretend everything’s okay — it helps us integrate healing, ease anxiety symptoms, and reconnect with hope. When life feels heavy with loneliness, isolation, or depression, gratitude offers small, meaningful moments of peace and even joy. Whether you’re walking through grief, anxiety, or the long road of PTS...
Struggling with seasonal depression, anxiety symptoms, or overstimulation? In this episode, you’ll learn practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety through your environment, even if you live in a small apartment or busy household. Discover how light, texture, scent, and sound can support emotional regulation, ease trauma symptoms, and turn your space into a gentle refuge of warmth and comfort.
When anxiety and overwhelm take over, it’s easy to lose focus, feel isolated, and drift into loneliness while you struggle with the guilt of unmet expectations. In this episode, learn three small, practical shifts that can help you stay grounded, reduce anxiety symptoms, and reclaim real joy — even in the middle of PTSD recovery. Discover how to set simple time and energy boundaries that protect your peace, restore balance, and hel...
Learn how healthy boundaries can ease anxiety symptoms, reduce stress, and help you break free from isolation and burnout. We’ll talk about how poor communication and lack of limits can drain your emotional energy—and how clear, confident boundaries can restore balance, self-control, and connection. Join us as we explore practical steps for protecting your mental health, improving relationships, and even overcoming depression throu...
When communication fails, it doesn’t just cause misunderstanding—it erodes trust, deepens loneliness, and can even worsen depression or anxiety symptoms. It stirs guilt, anger, and isolation, leaving us feeling disconnected from the people who matter most. In this episode, we’ll unpack why communication breaks down and explore simple, practical ways to rebuild understanding, restore connection, and strengthen your relationships.
Do you feel unseen or unheard? Has guilt or shame made you pull away from the very people who could help you heal? Do you ever hide your pain because you don’t want to burden anyone else?
Your healing could be on the other side of connection.
In this episode we talk about 5 ways connection and a social support network can bring healing – to your heart, mind, and body – and practical ways you can build or strengthen those connection...
Are you stuck in anger, hurt, or guilt? Forgiveness isn’t about excusing bad behavior—it’s about setting yourself free. In this episode, we’ll explore what true forgiveness is (and what it’s not), why God calls us to forgive, and how letting go leads to freedom, healing, and peace. Discover why forgiveness is essential for your spiritual growth, emotional health, and even physical well-being. You’ll also learn practical, biblical s...
Are you stuck in anger, hurt, or guilt? Forgiveness isn’t about excusing bad behavior—it’s about setting yourself free. In this episode, we’ll explore what true forgiveness is (and what it’s not), why God calls us to forgive, and how letting go leads to freedom, healing, and peace. Discover why forgiveness is essential for your spiritual growth, emotional health, and even physical well-being. You’ll also learn practical, biblical s...
Feeling the weight of the winter blues? In this episode, we’ll share 7 foods scientifically shown to help ease symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and boost your mood naturally. In this episode, you’ll learn how to use your diet as a powerful tool against seasonal depression. Whether you struggle with low energy, cravings, or mood dips in the colder months, these simple food swaps can make a real difference.
In this episode, we explore 7 powerful lessons from the life of Elijah—how God met him in the depths of depression, restored his strength, and gave him renewed purpose. Discover how God provided for Elijah’s physical needs, encouraged him with His presence, reminded him his work was not in vain, and even placed a faithful friend at his side. These timeless truths will inspire hope, resilience, and a deeper trust in God’s care for y...
Feeling weighed down by the Monday Blues—or maybe the whole week? In this episode, we’ll share 10 simple, practical steps you can take today to lift your mood, ease anxiety, and push back against depression. Each idea is easy to implement and designed to help you regain hope, energy, and a brighter outlook on life.
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info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.comBoundaries may feel tricky to set, but they’re truly transformative once in place. In this episode, we’ll explore 4 foundational principles for setting healthy boundaries—and why they matter so much. You’ll learn how boundaries can
- reduce stress
- ease anxiety and depression
- boost your productivity
- strengthen your relationships.
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling stretched too thin or taken advantage of, this conversati...
In this episode, we explore 7 powerful lessons from the life of Elijah—how God met him in the depths of depression, restored his strength, and gave him renewed purpose. Discover how God provided for Elijah’s physical needs, encouraged him with His presence, reminded him his work was not in vain, and even placed a faithful friend at his side. These timeless truths will inspire hope, resilience, and a deeper trust in God’s care for y...
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