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Practical Solutions for PTSD | Anxiety Symptoms, Seasonal Depression, Isolation, Stress, Guilt, Loneliness

Practical Solutions for PTSD | Anxiety Symptoms, Seasonal Depression, Isolation, Stress, Guilt, Loneliness

By: Lori Owens - Master Resilience Training Positive Psychology Instructor
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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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Episodes
  • 73. Not Broken. Equipped: Reframing Perseverance for Chronic Stress, Anxiety Symptoms, and Guilt

    73. Not Broken. Equipped: Reframing Perseverance for Chronic Stress, Anxiety Symptoms, and Guilt
    Apr 23 2026
    If your to-do list feels endless and you’re stuck, avoiding, or emotionally shutting down—this episode meets you there. We’re reframing perseverance through Positive Psychology and a trauma-informed lens. If you’re living with PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, or seasonal depression, you already know how to push through—but it may be driving chronic stress, burnout, isolation, loneliness, and guilt. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Stay engaged with life without increasing overwhelmBreak free from avoidance and emotional shutdownUse practical coping strategies that support your nervous systemRebuild consistency in your healing—even when you feel unmotivated or “barely functioning” If you feel burned out, unmoored, or disconnected, this will help you take small, manageable steps toward healing, re-engagement, and real relief. Because perseverance isn’t about forcing yourself forward—it’s about moving with wisdom, compassion, and sustainable strength. LINKS: Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: www.practicalsoluitionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com SERIES LINKS: Take the free, Values in Action Survey and discover your Signature Character Strengths: 24 Character Strengths List | VIA Institute Not Broken. Equipped: Character Strengths for Seasonal Depression, Anxiety Symptoms, and Loneliness https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/45-not-broken-equipped-character-strengths-for-seasonal/id1835492018?i=1000745276942 49. Not Broken. Equipped: how Creativity Finds New Ways Through PTSD and Anxiety Symptoms https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/49-not-broken-equipped-how-creativity-finds-new-ways/id1835492018?i=1000747165493 53. Not Broken. Equipped: How Curiosity Helps Calm PTSD and Anxiety Symptoms https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/53-not-broken-equipped-how-curiosity-helps-calm-ptsd/id1835492018?i=1000749419988 Not Broken. Equipped: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Healing from Anxiety Symptoms and PTSD https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-not-broken-equipped-how-to-stop-overthinking-and/id1835492018?i=1000751733118 Not Broken. Equipped: Understanding Your Mind to Ease Anxiety Symptoms, PTSD, and Seasonal Depression. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-not-broken-equipped-understanding-your-mind-to-ease/id1835492018?i=1000754826859 Not Broken. Equipped: When Anxiety Symptoms Says “This Will Never End” | Perspective for Emotional Overwhelm. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-not-broken-equipped-when-anxiety-symptoms-says-this/id1835492018?i=1000757473946 Not Broken. Equipped: The Bravery You Need in Chronic Stress, Anxiety Symptoms, and Seasonal Depression https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-not-broken-equipped-the-bravery-you-need-in/id1835492018?i=1000760440217 KEYWORDS chronic stressanxiety symptomsdepressionseasonal depressionPTSDguiltisolationlonelinessemotional overwhelmburnout recoverymental health coping strategiestrauma recoverynervous system regulationstress managementanxiety helpdepression helpfeeling stuck in lifelack of motivationavoidance coping
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    23 mins
  • 72. Stuck in Anxiety Symptoms or Chronic Stress? Why You Feel Frozen—and One Thing That Helps You Start

    72. Stuck in Anxiety Symptoms or Chronic Stress? Why You Feel Frozen—and One Thing That Helps You Start
    Apr 21 2026

    If your to-do list feels endless… and instead of moving forward, you find yourself stuck, avoiding, or shutting down—this episode meets you right there.

    When you’re carrying chronic stress, anxiety symptoms, PTSD, or depression—including seasonal depression—that sense of overwhelm isn’t just about having too much to do. It’s a nervous system response. And when your system is overloaded, even simple decisions can feel impossible, leaving you feeling isolated, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward.

    In this episode, we break down why traditional productivity advice often backfires when you’re already overwhelmed—and introduce a more effective, trauma-informed approach: The One-Task Rule.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelm by focusing on just the next right step

    • Work with your nervous system instead of against it

    • Gently interrupt avoidance patterns like zoning out, scrolling, or shutting down

    • Build momentum without pressure, burnout, or guilt

    • Use small, practical coping strategies to reconnect with clarity, control, and daily functioning

    This is about more than productivity. It’s about healing your capacity, rebuilding focus, and taking small steps forward as you navigate anxiety, depression, loneliness, and life transitions.

    If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by guilt or isolation—and you’re ready to re-engage with your life, your relationships, and your sense of purpose—this episode offers a simple, compassionate path forward.

    Start where you are. Just one task. Just one step.

    LINKS:

    Sign up for the Calm Emotional Overwhelm Workshop: ceoworkshop.grwebsite.com

    Website: www.practicalsoluitionsforptsd.com

    Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough

    Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com

    Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook

    Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com

    KEYWORDS:

    • anxiety symptoms
    • chronic stress
    • depression
    • seasonal depression
    • emotional overwhelm
    • overwhelm and anxiety
    • PTSD
    • coping strategies
    • loneliness and isolation
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    20 mins
  • 71. Tired of Being Strong? How to Stop Pushing Through Anxiety Symptoms, Chronic Stress & Burnout

    71. Tired of Being Strong? How to Stop Pushing Through Anxiety Symptoms, Chronic Stress & Burnout
    Apr 16 2026

    When even small things start to feel heavy, it’s often a sign of anxiety symptoms, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, seasonal depression, and depression and anxiety building up.

    You may feel exhausted, isolated, lonely, and full of guilt—stuck between pushing through and shutting down.

    In this episode, you’ll learn a different way forward.

    Instead of doing more, we focus on how to stay in your life without overwhelming yourself—using three simple anchors: positive perseverance, perspective, and purpose.

    ✨ Less pressure ✨ More steadiness ✨ One small step at a time

    If you’re feeling burned out or stuck in survival mode, this will help you move forward—gently.

    LINKS

    Sign up for the Calm Emotional Overwhelm Workshop: ceoworkshop.grwebsite.com

    Website: www.practicalsoluitionsforptsd.com

    Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough

    Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com

    Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook

    Get in touch! info@practicalsolutionsforptsd.com

    KEYWORDS

    • anxiety symptoms
    • emotional overwhelm
    • chronic stress
    • burnout
    • seasonal depression
    • depression and anxiety
    • loneliness
    • isolation
    • guilt
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    14 mins
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