Podcast

Listen On

Listen Now

The weekly podcast that guides you through life's waves, helping you anchor in your authentic self amidst life’s challenges.

Join Laura Deneen and Lauren Jackson for deep dives into personal growth, expert interviews, and real-life stories that inspire resilience, connection, and healing for anyone navigating the complexities of the human experience.

Listen to the Latest Episodes

What You'll Find on the Podcast

Heartfelt Journeys and Connections

Laura and Lauren celebrate and share every emotion, creating a podcast that resonates with the true essence of the human experience.

Behind-the-Scenes of Therapy

Lauren and Laura offer more than just insights. They share their own stories of revelations, missteps, and growth, connecting deeply with listeners through their raw and genuine experiences.

The Art of Becoming More

"Becoming Anchored" transcends the typical podcast experience, inviting you into a vibrant journey of self-growth and exploration. Lauren and Laura inspire you to navigate life's canvas with courage, celebrating every step of your unfolding journey towards true self-discovery.

March 18, 2025

Becoming Anchored S4E7: How Our Bodies Protect Us: Through a Polyvagal Lens

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist and Polyvagal Theory specialist with New Moon Rising Wellness, Rachel Sellers. Together we explore how our nervous systems protect us and keep us safe while also exploring how trauma affects our bodies. This episode is full of insightful tips to understand your nervous system better in order to heal from trauma. Join us as we e...

March 04, 2025

Becoming Anchored S4E6: Being Embodied In Treatment

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by Ellie Hodges. Ellie is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with Fowler Nutrition, based in Nashville, TN. Together we explore how we can use our body as a resource in treatment. This episode is full of insights around re-connection with your body and highlights ways to access your innate wisdom. It has helpful tips to be embodied in ...

February 19, 2025

Becoming Anchored S4E5: Letting Go of the ED Identity

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Anna Greer. Together we explore our understandings of eating disorders, explore how to separate from the eating disorder, and how to cultivate hope in recovery.

February 15, 2025

Becoming Anchored S4E4: The Messiness of Grief

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by Kayla Carson, Associate Vice President of Clinical Partnerships for Odyssey Behavioral Health. Together, we explore the complexities of grief including the idea that grief is a process and discuss ways to make meaning out of grief. We also share the importance of acknowledging our emotions with grief and normalize the process of grief.

January 15, 2025

Becoming Anchored S4E3: Debunking Myths Around Psychiatry with Elise Scott

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by Dr. Elise Scott. Elise is a licensed psychiatrist who takes a holistic, neuroscience-informed, and integrated approach to mental health treatment. Together we dive into a relational and compassionate approach to psychiatry.

January 08, 2025

Becoming Anchored S4E2: Navigating Mental Compulsions with Jenna Overbaugh

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen are joined by fellow licensed therapist and OCD/anxiety specialist Jenna Overbaugh. Together we explore what mental compulsions, rumination, and intrusive thoughts are. We also share how to navigate OCD and anxiety recovery with compassion and care.

January 01, 2025

Becoming Anchored S4E1: Permission for This New Year to Be Different

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen discuss how to practice realistic goal setting, self-compassion, and aligning actions with personal values in the new year.

December 18, 2024

Becoming Anchored S3E12: How to Increase Your Sense of Self-Worth

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by wellness coach Sara Christiansen Jeffs. Sara is also the author of Dear Beautiful Friend. Together they explore how to become anchored in an innate sense of self-worth. If you struggle with feeling worthy, we kindly invite you to join our new wellness course: Pivoting From Perfectionism: Tangible Tools for Hope and Change For Adult Women. This course...

December 11, 2024

Becoming Anchored S3E11: The Grief of Waiting

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen navigate the grief of waiting, with compassion and resilience. In addition to the practical strategies shared in this episode, we kindly invite you to join our free Safe and Connectedmasterclass. This masterclass will help you identify people who can witness your grief with kindness and understanding.

December 04, 2024

Becoming Anchored S3E10: The Self-Compassion Lens of Enneagram with Jackie Brewster

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by certified Enneagram coach Jackie Brewster. Jackie is also the author of The Enneagram and Your Marriage and Hearing God Speak. The Enneagram is a personality assessment and system. Jackie emphasizes that the Enneagram is not about labeling or stereotyping, but rather a means of fostering awareness and compassion, both for oneself and for others.

November 27, 2024

Becoming Anchored S3E9: The Strengths of Sensitivity with April Snow

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist April Snow. April is also the author of Find Your Strength and other workbooks for highly sensitive people (often referred to as an HSP personality trait). We dive into what it means to be a HSP. April explains that it involves heightened emotional states, empathy, and perceptiveness.

November 20, 2024

Becoming Anchored S3E8: What Therapists Want You To Know About Themselves with Amber Lucchino

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist Amber Lucchino. Amber is also the Executive Director of Astor Springs Residential and Outpatient in Tennessee. We dive into therapeutic relationships built on empathy, shared humanity, and mutual growth. We reflect on how therapists can bring authenticity, embodied presence, and self-regulation into their work to foster a s...

November 13, 2024

Becoming Anchored S3E7: Trauma-Informed Leadership Skills with Julianne Guinasso and Poonam Natha

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen are joined by Level Up Leaders Julianne Guinasso and Poonam Nathan. Julianne and Poonam are also both licensed marriage and family therapists. They began Level Up Leaders to support mental health leaders cultivate a safe practice and a supportive work environment. Julianne and Poonam believe trauma-informed practices apply not only to clients ...

November 06, 2024

Becoming Anchored S3E6: Examining Your Relationship with Alcohol with Amanda White

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen sit down with Amanda White, licensed therapist and founder of Therapy for Women Center. Amanda is also the author of Not Drinking Tonight, which largely inspired our conversation. Amanda wrote Not Drinking Tonight after noticing anyone can have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol without necessarily being an alcoholic, coining the term “di...

October 30, 2024

Becoming Anchored S3E5: Worrying is Optional with Ben Eckstein

In this episode of Becoming Anchored, hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen are joined by Ben Eckstein, author of Worrying is Optional, to explore the nature of worry and how to manage it effectively. Ben shares his expertise on anxiety, OCD, and the importance of understanding the "worry cycle." Together, they dive into practical strategies for shifting from automatic worry to intentional living.

Podcast Reviews

What people are saying

I love this podcast so much! Lauren and Laura are so relatable and make me feel as though i’m not alone in my journey. I appreciate the blend of both professional expertise and personal experience they provide.

Just wanted to let you know that I listened to the Season 1 podcast last weekend and loved it! I so appreciated how you guys are trying to be honest and transparent, while also encouraging others to have grace for themselves, and the process, which is not always Pretty or perfect. Loved it!

I just wanted to say that I’ve been listening to your podcast and I really love it. I’m completing my degree in counseling at the moment and I really value the discussions you guys are having and putting out to the world.