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Did you know there is a whole world of people out there who have discovered what some people call persistent fundamental well-being or in spiritual circles being awakened or enlightened? A collective movement is underway and has been since the advent of the internet creating greater access to this phenomenon around the world. Through 16 years of research the book, The Finders by researcher Dr. Jeffrey Martin has discovered that people who have transitioned to this state often feel free of distress, fear, angst, and judgment - those pervasive and challenging aspects of the mind. There is a renewed and often persistent feeling of peace, stillness, compassion, gratitude, presence, and loving-kindness. Listen in as Dr. Lauren and Alana explore Dr. Lauren's journey into this world.
Resources
https://www.amazon.com/Finders-Dr-Jeffery-Martin/dp/1572425563
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Itâs almost impossible to miss the multitude of psychological and coaching classes addressing peopleâs self-love and worthiness issues these days. All around us people want to heal their core feelings of unworthiness and unlovability. There is finally a deep understanding of its psychological impact on our sense of self and potential. In this episode, Alana and Dr. Lauren take a deep dive into the why and how this happened, specifically looking at it from a Western Culture perspective. They also look at particular psychological tools that can help change the way these issues impact us.
References:
By Adyashanti (Author) Healing the Core Wound of Unworthiness: The Gift of Redemptive Love
***Episode Correction: Black Lives Matter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martinâs murderer.
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What happens when you have figure out your relationship issues and are able to create a healthy, loving and safe relationship with someone only to find out your desire for sex with them waines over time. It is usually quite surprising and disappointing especially when you couldnât keep your hands off each other in the beginning. Do we have to trade comfort and stability for life-long passion? Thankfully, no! Tune in as Dr. Lauren and Alana explore this topic using Esther Perelâs best-selling book, Mating in Captivity and Dr. Laurenâs years of work with love addiction, relationship issues, womxn, lesbians and queer women.
https://www.amazon.com/Mating-Captivity-Unlocking-Erotic-Intelligence/dp/0060753641
http://lesbianloveaddiction.com/
https://bit.ly/amazonesbianloveaddictionbook
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Our Never Ending and Sometimes Faulty Relationship with Food. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/candida-overgrowth. https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Effect-Longevity-Balanced-Advantage/dp/1402722478--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-consciousness-salon/support
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Go on an unusual ride with Dr. Lauren and Alana as they explore Inner Child Work together. The third part of their Self-Discovery series, they discuss why creating a relationship with oneâs Inner Work helps us get in touch with those most vulnerable and open parts of ourselves. Often hiding in our unconscious because of core wounding, creating this relationship helps one begin to find out what they need in order for them to feel seen and heard - an effective healing modality in and of itself. Through a modified resourcing exercise, Dr. Lauren helps Alana meet her Inner Child so listeners can see an example of how helpful this kind of relationship can be.
Resources:
EMDR/Resourcing Training - https://parnellemdr.com/laurel/
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In the second part of their Self-Discoveries series - Alana and Dr. Lauren continue their deep dive into life-changing shifts and life-sustaining discoveries they have had during this radically transitional time. From finding more permission to creating more balance, how The Human Design Method played a part, and how personal and career priorities changed when the world changed. Lastly, how this reflective time informed the ways they look at their life purpose, how this helps their clientele and the people they love.
Resources:
The Human Design Method: https://www.jovianarchive.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ayceebrown/
Projector: http://livingfromyouressence.com/human-design-projector/
Manifestor: http://livingfromyouressence.com/human-design-manifestor/
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Join Dr. Lauren and Alana Roshay as they take a deep dive back into their beloved podcast after needing to take long break during the pandemic. In this episode they take a look back at 2020 including honoring the suffering experienced by so many while also acknowledging the much-needed healing from a life in overdrive including their own journey into self-discovery. They also process the overarching themes of learning how to sit with uncertainty, how to help heal a country full of racial injustice, the problems of capitalism and the patriarch. Lastly, they examine tools and resources everyone can use to help them navigate the crises of CoVid19 and find the psychological and spiritual opportunities meant to aid in their own self-discovery process.
Resources:
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Justice LA COVID-19 Response jlacovid19.org
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander and Cornel West -
Dr. Lauren and Alana Roshay explore the stages of racial justice and how to be a white ally. The reckoning is upon us! Black communities have been systemically oppressed since the U.S. was founded. White communities can no longer plead ignorance. The time is now to create sustainable and concrete change to do whatever it takes to eradicate the institutional racism. Starting with internal and external reconciliation, this episode looks into the ways we can look at our own racism and how we unconsciously and consciously collude with this countryâs deep anti-black systems. Secondly, the show goes over tools and action items our listeners can use to aid in their own internal and external allyship through education, learning how to speak up, and take decisive legislative action. Including grassroots movements and conscious voting this coming November 3rd 2020. RESOURCES 4 EPISODE 4 Steps to White Allyship - a psychological perspectivehttps://drlaurencostine.com/white-ally/Anti-Racism Materials https://linktr.ee/theboundarybossAWARE LA Alliance of White Anti-Racists Everywhere-LAGuide to Allyshiphttps://guidetoallyship.com/Ending Qualified Immunity Act https://pressley.house.gov/sites/pressley.house.gov/files/Ending%20Qualified%20Immunity%20Act%20One%20Pager.pdf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-consciousness-salon/support
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Have you been watching The L Word and having lots of thoughts and feelings about it? Tune as Dr. Lauren and Alana discuss the revamped show and the fantastic and not so fantastic parts of it while also inviting their suprise guest, Rita Gonzales, pioneer in womenâs and lesbian activist talk about her gender expression. They also get into Dr. Laurenâs experience as playing Drag King Barnaby Wild at âOut Your Inner Star.â
https://www.michaelshouse.com/finding-freedom-lgbtq-symposium/
https://www.desertaidsproject.org/
https://www.sanctuarypalmsprings.org/
https://promohomo.tv/
https://www.kpfk.org/on-air/the-out-agenda/
https://twitter.com/trevorproject/status/918176244050432000
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In service of Domestic Violence Month, Dr. Lauren and Alana focus on the way it impacts both the straight and LGBTQ communities.. Interviewing creators, Renee Sotile & Mary jo Godge, of I Remember Nicole Project - a non-profit that seeks to empower women who are experiencing domestic violence FIND THEIR voice - who discuss making the music video about Nicole and their experiences when interviewing celebrities who have been impacted by intimate partner violence. They all also discuss the myths, misconceptions and psychological ramifications regarding DV in the LGBTQ community.Resource toolsI Remember Nicole Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Haaod5xqXIwSigns you might be experiencing abusehttps://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-domestic-violence-awareness-month-october/LGBT+ Statistics intimate violencehttps://ncadv.org/blog/posts/domestic-violence-and-the-lgbtq-communitySafe horizon - https://www.safehorizon.org/Domestic Violence Hotline - https://www.thehotline.org/The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)'s - http://www.ncadv.org/Cycle of Abuse paradigm & diagramhttps://www.whiteribbon.org.au/understand-domestic-violence/what-is-domestic-violence/cycle-of-violenceNational Center for Transgender Equalityhttps://transequality.org/know-your-rights/survivors-violenceIf you are looking for immediate assistance call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1â800â799â7233--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-consciousness-salon/support
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Are you into doing Inner Work and reaping the benefits of feeling internally liberated? Or do you know anyone who would benefit from learning how to do Inner Work? In this episode, Dr. Lauren and Alana talk about Carl Jungâs concept of The Shadow and how imperative it is to your healing, finding your authentic self, and living your best life.
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The word âtoxic masculinityâ has made its way into the zeitgeist, finally, as a way to make sense of the most hideous and problematic parts of the patriarchy - without demonizing all of it. Listen to Dr. Lauren and Alana as they unpack toxic masculinity such as aggression, fear of emotion, objectification, and dehumanization and in the process uncover the sacred parts that exist underneath. They also interview Adam Schenck who shares with them a brave and effective program that is helping men heal from its traumatizing effects.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-consciousness-salon/support
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Have you ever heard of the word misandry? Did you know it means the hatred and/or fear of men. Is the hatred and/or fear of men really a problem when they hold most of the worldâs power and privilege? The truth is whenever hate exists all of humanity suffers. Listen to this episode as Dr. Lauren and Alana interview Dr. Joe Kort, a marriage and family therapist in MI, who wrote an article on misandry in Psychology Today called, âMisandry: The Invisible Hatred of Men.â
That's So Gay!: Microaggressions and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community
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We all know what misogyny is and thankfully it is finally an institution folks are taking action on But what about internalized misogyny? Is that a thing, too? Dr. Lauren and Alana will take a deep look at what it is and why and how it affects women across the globe. Then they will look at the tools women can use to help them get on the healing process.
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Ever Heard of Lesbianphobia or Internalized Lesbianphobia? Believe it or not, it exists. Coined by Dr. Lauren in 2008, it is something that women who love women experience. Dr. Lauren and Alana explain what it means, how it may affect you, ways it shows up in our HERSTORY and what you can do to help yourself heal from its negative effects.
Self-Compassion Break
NEW RELEASE: Lesbian Love Addiction, Understanding the Urge to Merge and How to Heal When Things go Wrong.
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Dr. Lauren and Alana welcome their first guest, Ashlie Shyne, an out bisexual actor and comedian, who discusses her experiences of biphobia in her community, family and LGBTQ+ and straight worlds and how internalized biphobia affected her for many years until she met her wife and learned how to love herself through being accepted and loved unconditionally.
Ashlei Shyne - IMDb
Follow on IG @ashleishyne2nd Annual Bi Pride Celebration
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After watching Rocketman, the biopic about Elton Johnâs journey to stardom and sobriety, Dr. Lauren and Alana carefully look at Eltonâs extraordinary story, highlighting the way childhood trauma and internalized homophobia shaped his addiction and relationship issues and how real healing led him onto a journey of recovery, authenticity, and happiness
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Dr. Lauren and Alana take a close look at transphobia in the LGBTQ+ community including the problem that TERFâs cause for translesbians, the courageous story of Beth Elliott and discuss an article titled, 11 Cisgender Privileges You Didnât Know You Had by a Pride Editor.
https://www.pride.com/lgbt/2016/3/21/11-cisgender-privileges-you-didnt-know-you-had
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Dr. Lauren and Alana discuss the very real but often misunderstood sexual orientation called Bisexuality. As part of their consciousness-raising mission, this episode calls attention to bisexuality in order to help create an educational, supportive and affirmative space. From its definition to its connections to the erotic archetypes of the animus, anima, and the double, Dr. Lauren and Alana explore its multifaceted aspects including their love of what they call their âSheroâ the iconic Frida Khalo an openly bisexual latinx.
Coming Out Support https://lalgbtcenter.org/social-service-and-housing/discussion-support-groups/coming-out
Ambi - http://www.ambi.org/ Bi Pride 2019 - https://www.facebook.com/WeHoBiPride/
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5mfhdglikkhpl0h/AACsw30ydgWKP6pdD3WsAx73a?dl=0
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Honoring the release of Dr. Laurenâs book, Lesbian Love Addiction: Understanding the Urge to Merge and How to Heal When Things Go Wrong into paperback, Dr. Lauren and Alana discuss Lesbian Love Addiction and other types of relationship issues and the impact they can have on a lesbianâs life. Through personal stories and the analysis of Gentleman Jack, HBOâs critically acclaimed mini-series, which highlights the life of Anne Lister, who lived during the 1800âs in England. Considered âthe first modern lesbianâ in England, Dr. Lauren and Alana discuss the groundbreaking aspects of her 4 million-word diaries that discussed much of her prolific and tumultuous love life via a self-created code.
Dr. Laurenâs book â Lesbian Love Addiction: Understanding the Urge to Merge and How to Heal When Things Go Wrong
http://www.lesbianloveaddiction.com
https://www.hbo.com/gentleman-jack
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