Episode 109 | Navigating Fear & Uncertainty in Today’s Tricky World: Dr. Laura’s Musings on Spirituality & Mental Health
About Dr. Laura:
Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is a work and career psychologist and thought leader on the evolution of work. She has always been fascinated by how work intersects with life and loves to use her expertise to improve organizations and help people thrive. Her passion for taking creative ideas and launching them into successful business strategies led her to start three counselling psychology practices (Calgary Career Counselling, Canada Career Counselling, and Synthesis Psychology), as well as six different business brands offering organizational assessment and consulting services.
Dr. Laura is honoured to have been selected as a Woman of Distinction in Canada in 2014 and received a Canadian Woman of Inspiration Award as a Global Influencer in 2018.
Episode Notes:
Dr. Laura talks about spirituality and mental health in this episode, exploring the topics through the lens of the turbulent times we find ourselves in today. The uncertainty, volatility, and polarization in our modern times are creating a very real mental health crisis, especially in the areas of anxiety and depression. Dr. Laura defines these challenges and discusses how to address them through spirituality – a personal example of something that has worked for her.
Spirituality is differentiated from religion in Dr. Laura’s discussion, highlighting spirituality as an inner connection to something greater in the universe. She identifies spirituality as a growth journey, something beyond the material world, and connecting to greater love, hope, and a sense of purpose can offer relief from the anxiety and depression that plague us. Dr. Laura’s message is one of finding ways through the trauma and rocky times we’re in to a place of spiritual hope, however that may be defined for each of us.
“Spirituality is about your connection to the divine, your connection to the universe. Having a sense of purpose. Living with unconditional love rather than fear.” Dr. Laura
Resources:
- “The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” by Eckhart Tolle
- “The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself” by Michael A. Singer
- Dr. Laura on LinkedIn
- Where Work Meets Life™ on YouTube
Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live
For more resources, look into Dr. Laura’s organizations:
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