https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Encountering-You-VIDEOen-usCopyright © 2002-2026 AccessMore.com. All rights reserved.Nox Solutions RSS Builder v2.0hourly2info@noxsolutions.com (NoxSolutions)Talk RadioAccessMoreAccessMoreemfapple@accessmore.comnohttps://img.accessmore.com/images/new/kheghmoon/AM-Encountering-You-with-Laura-Williams-Video-3000x3000.jpgEncountering You VIDEOhttps://www.accessmore.com/pd/Encountering-You-VIDEOEncountering You VIDEOepisodicTalk Radio0nohttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/When-Work-Doesnt-Deliver-What-You-Thought-It-Would-The-Disappointment-of-Career-and-Financeshttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/When-Work-Doesnt-Deliver-What-You-Thought-It-Would-The-Disappointment-of-Career-and-FinancesWhen Work Doesn’t Deliver What You Thought It Would: The Disappointment of Career and FinancesWhen Work Doesn’t Deliver What You Thought It Would: The Disappointment of Career and Finances4133fullinfo@accessmore.com8fedd9ea-ff5d-43f1-b823-88bc2422b984Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 PDTLaura Williams Many of us grow up believing that hard work will eventually lead to success, stability, and fulfillment. But career and financial stories don’t always unfold the way we imagined. In this episode, we talk about the disappointment that can surface when work feels empty, progress stalls, financial stress lingers, or success fails to satisfy the way we thought it would. We also explore how cultural messages around productivity can quietly tie our worth to our work and how to hold ambition without letting it define who we are. In this episode we explore: 1. Why career disappointment can feel like an identity crisis 2. The connection between productivity and self-worth 3. The impact of financial stress on the nervous system 4. Holding ambition without tying it to your valuesMany of us grow up believing that hard work will eventually lead to success, stability, and fulfillment. But career and financial stories don’t always unfold the way we imagined. In this episode, we talk about the disappointment that can...00:29:34Laura Williams,Encountering You,Be Found Counseling,Out of the Dark,Mandisa,Christian Counseling ,Mental Health,Trauma,Boundaries,Shame,Abuse,Resentment,AngerTalk Radio0nohttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/When-the-Story-of-Parenting-Doesnt-Unfold-as-Expected-The-Disappointment-of-Parentinghttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/When-the-Story-of-Parenting-Doesnt-Unfold-as-Expected-The-Disappointment-of-ParentingWhen the Story of Parenting Doesn’t Unfold as Expected: The Disappointment of ParentingWhen the Story of Parenting Doesn’t Unfold as Expected: The Disappointment of Parenting4132fullinfo@accessmore.com9fb98b75-136d-4628-b1c1-369b49fcd2e2Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 PDTLaura Williams Parenting carries some of our deepest hopes for connection, meaning, and legacy. But the story of parenting doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined. For some, the disappointment comes from longing for children that never arrive, through infertility, miscarriage, or not finding a partner to build a family with. For others, the grief happens within parenting itself when children struggle, relationships change, or the experience is harder than expected. In this episode, we explore why these disappointments can feel so profound and how attachment, identity, and cultural expectations all shape the parenting story. In this episode we explore: 1.  The grief of infertility or not finding a partner to have children with 2.  Why parenting struggles can feel so personal 3.  Attachment and the caregiving system 4.  Separating grief from shame in the parenting journeyParenting carries some of our deepest hopes for connection, meaning, and legacy. But the story of parenting doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined. For some, the disappointment comes from longing for children that never arrive, through...00:32:14Laura Williams,Encountering You,Be Found Counseling,Out of the Dark,Mandisa,Christian Counseling ,Mental Health,Trauma,Boundaries,Shame,Abuse,Resentment,AngerTalk Radio0nohttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/When-Love-Doesnt-Look-Like-You-Thought-It-Would-The-Disappointment-of-Relationship-Status-16128https://www.accessmore.com/episode/When-Love-Doesnt-Look-Like-You-Thought-It-Would-The-Disappointment-of-Relationship-Status-16128When Love Doesn’t Look Like You Thought It Would: The Disappointment of Relationship StatusWhen Love Doesn’t Look Like You Thought It Would: The Disappointment of Relationship Status3131fullMany of us grow up assuming marriage is simply the next step in life. But what happens when that story doesn’t unfold the way we expected?

In this episode, we explore the quiet disappointment many people carry regarding relationship status: whether that’s longing to be married, navigating singleness, divorce, dating later in life than expected, or feeling lonely within a marriage.

We also talk about how cultural and church messages around marriage can intensify this grief. When something is framed as inevitable, not experiencing it can feel like falling behind or missing something essential.

Using insights from attachment research, we explore why relational disappointment can feel so personal and painful, and how to separate grief from shame.

In this episode we explore:

1. Why relationship disappointment runs so deep

2. How cultural and church messages shape expectations around marriage

3. Attachment and the human need for connection

4. Hold longing without tying it to your worth

]]>Many of us grow up assuming marriage is simply the next step in life. But what happens when that story doesn’t unfold the way we expected?

In this episode, we explore the quiet disappointment many people carry regarding relationship status: whether that’s longing to be married, navigating singleness, divorce, dating later in life than expected, or feeling lonely within a marriage.

We also talk about how cultural and church messages around marriage can intensify this grief. When something is framed as inevitable, not experiencing it can feel like falling behind or missing something essential.

Using insights from attachment research, we explore why relational disappointment can feel so personal and painful, and how to separate grief from shame.

In this episode we explore:

1. Why relationship disappointment runs so deep

2. How cultural and church messages shape expectations around marriage

3. Attachment and the human need for connection

4. Hold longing without tying it to your worth

]]>info@accessmore.com2a1693e7-a6a0-4dfb-a49a-7eef5fff88edWed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PDTLaura Williams Many of us grow up assuming marriage is simply the next step in life. But what happens when that story doesn’t unfold the way we expected? In this episode, we explore the quiet disappointment many people carry regarding relationship status: whether that’s longing to be married, navigating singleness, divorce, dating later in life than expected, or feeling lonely within a marriage. We also talk about how cultural and church messages around marriage can intensify this grief. When something is framed as inevitable, not experiencing it can feel like falling behind or missing something essential. Using insights from attachment research, we explore why relational disappointment can feel so personal and painful, and how to separate grief from shame. In this episode we explore: 1.  Why relationship disappointment runs so deep 2.  How cultural and church messages shape expectations around marriage 3.  Attachment and the human need for connection 4.  Hold longing without tying it to your worth Many of us grow up assuming marriage is simply the next step in life. But what happens when that story doesn’t unfold the way we expected? In this episode, we explore the quiet disappointment many people carry regarding relationship status:...00:23:07Laura Williams,Be Found Counseling,Encountering You,Out of the Dark,Mandisa,Christian Counseling,Mental Health,Trauma,Boundaries,Shame,Abuse,Resentment,AngerTalk Radio0nohttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/QA-Episode-83317https://www.accessmore.com/episode/QA-Episode-83317Mental Health Q&A: Trends, Self-Diagnosis & When to Seek CounselingMental Health Q&A: Trends, Self-Diagnosis & When to Seek Counseling3130fullIn this special Q&A episode, Laura is tackling a few questions that have been coming up a lot lately around mental health and relationships. She shares some interesting trends showing up in 2026—from people switching to “brick phones” to set better digital boundaries, to the danger of self-diagnosis and conversations around family boundaries. Then she covers some practical questions: How do you know if you might need counseling? How can you suggest therapy to someone you care about without it coming across the wrong way? And what do you do if you’re someone who’s afraid of making mistakes? If you've ever asked any of these questions - this episode is for you.

]]>In this special Q&A episode, Laura is tackling a few questions that have been coming up a lot lately around mental health and relationships. She shares some interesting trends showing up in 2026—from people switching to “brick phones” to set better digital boundaries, to the danger of self-diagnosis and conversations around family boundaries. Then she covers some practical questions: How do you know if you might need counseling? How can you suggest therapy to someone you care about without it coming across the wrong way? And what do you do if you’re someone who’s afraid of making mistakes? If you've ever asked any of these questions - this episode is for you.

]]>info@accessmore.comb6313a10-1a9b-41c4-924b-bac8c9a49ba2Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PDTLaura Williams In this special Q&A episode, Laura is tackling a few questions that have been coming up a lot lately around mental health and relationships. She shares some interesting trends showing up in 2026—from people switching to “brick phones” to set better digital boundaries, to the danger of self-diagnosis and conversations around family boundaries. Then she covers some practical questions: How do you know if you might need counseling? How can you suggest therapy to someone you care about without it coming across the wrong way? And what do you do if you’re someone who’s afraid of making mistakes? If you've ever asked any of these questions - this episode is for you.In this special Q&A episode, Laura is tackling a few questions that have been coming up a lot lately around mental health and relationships. She shares some interesting trends showing up in 2026—from people switching to “brick phones”...00:17:19Laura Williams,Be Found Counseling,Encountering You,Out of the Dark,Mandisa,Christian Counseling,Mental Health,Trauma,Boundaries,Shame,Abuse,Resentment,AngerTalk Radio0nohttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/Judgement-vs-Curiosity-Practicing-Value-Centered-Curiosity-With-Boundaries-91588https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Judgement-vs-Curiosity-Practicing-Value-Centered-Curiosity-With-Boundaries-91588Judgement vs. Curiosity: Practicing Value-Centered Curiosity With BoundariesJudgement vs. Curiosity: Practicing Value-Centered Curiosity With Boundaries3129fullIn this episode, Laura explores the difference between judgement and curiosity—and why learning to regulate our judgement is essential for becoming grounded, healthy adults. She explains how judgement is biologically protective, when it’s necessary for safety, and when it crosses into harmful territory. Laura then offers a roadmap for shifting from judgement to curiosity while holding ethical boundaries for ourselves and others.

 

If you’ve ever found yourself judging too quickly—or judging yourself even more harshly—this episode invites you into compassion, clarity, and deeper relational awareness for yourself and others.

]]>In this episode, Laura explores the difference between judgement and curiosity—and why learning to regulate our judgement is essential for becoming grounded, healthy adults. She explains how judgement is biologically protective, when it’s necessary for safety, and when it crosses into harmful territory. Laura then offers a roadmap for shifting from judgement to curiosity while holding ethical boundaries for ourselves and others.

 

If you’ve ever found yourself judging too quickly—or judging yourself even more harshly—this episode invites you into compassion, clarity, and deeper relational awareness for yourself and others.

]]>info@accessmore.com3cb05ddd-263d-43db-a304-c17007310257Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PSTLaura Williams In this episode, Laura explores the difference between judgement and curiosity—and why learning to regulate our judgement is essential for becoming grounded, healthy adults. She explains how judgement is biologically protective, when it’s necessary for safety, and when it crosses into harmful territory. Laura then offers a roadmap for shifting from judgement to curiosity while holding ethical boundaries for ourselves and others. If you’ve ever found yourself judging too quickly—or judging yourself even more harshly—this episode invites you into compassion, clarity, and deeper relational awareness for yourself and others.In this episode, Laura explores the difference between judgement and curiosity—and why learning to regulate our judgement is essential for becoming grounded, healthy adults. She explains how judgement is biologically protective, when it’s...00:24:47Laura Williams,Be Found Counseling,Encountering You,Out of the Dark,Mandisa,Christian Counseling,Mental Health,Trauma,Boundaries,Shame,Abuse,Resentment,AngerTalk Radio0nohttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/What-Does-It-Actually-Mean-To-Be-Regulatedhttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/What-Does-It-Actually-Mean-To-Be-RegulatedWhat Does It Actually Mean to Be Regulated?What Does It Actually Mean to Be Regulated?3128fullIn this episode of Encountering You, Laura Williams explains why nervous system regulation isn’t about being calm, positive, or emotionally controlled. Regulation is about your ability to stay present with stress, emotion, and discomfort without shutting down or becoming reactive.

 

You’ll learn how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn show up in everyday life, why dysregulation isn’t a failure, and how regulation grows through compassion, repetition, and safe connection.

]]>In this episode of Encountering You, Laura Williams explains why nervous system regulation isn’t about being calm, positive, or emotionally controlled. Regulation is about your ability to stay present with stress, emotion, and discomfort without shutting down or becoming reactive.

 

You’ll learn how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn show up in everyday life, why dysregulation isn’t a failure, and how regulation grows through compassion, repetition, and safe connection.

]]>info@accessmore.comc3b23e62-c0d8-4334-a2fd-02441a66bff7Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PSTLaura Williams In this episode of Encountering You, Laura Williams explains why nervous system regulation isn’t about being calm, positive, or emotionally controlled. Regulation is about your ability to stay present with stress, emotion, and discomfort without shutting down or becoming reactive.   You’ll learn how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn show up in everyday life, why dysregulation isn’t a failure, and how regulation grows through compassion, repetition, and safe connection. In this episode of Encountering You, Laura Williams explains why nervous system regulation isn’t about being calm, positive, or emotionally controlled. Regulation is about your ability to stay present with stress, emotion, and discomfort...00:23:14Laura Williams,Be Found Counseling,Encountering You,Out of the Dark,Mandisa,Christian Counseling,Mental Health,Trauma,Boundaries,Shame,Abuse,Resentment,AngerTalk Radio0nohttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/Attunement-86586https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Attunement-86586Certainty vs. Attunement: Do We Need Control or Connection? Certainty vs. Attunement: Do We Need Control or Connection? 3127fullinfo@accessmore.com345f6aab-a6aa-4b11-aecf-dd18e6888fd9Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PSTLaura Williams Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and for more shows like this, check out AccessMore! Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and for more shows like this, check out AccessMore! 00:22:22Laura Williams,Be Found Counseling,Encountering You,Out of the Dark,Mandisa,Christian Counseling,Mental Health,Trauma,Boundaries,Shame,Abuse,Resentment,AngerTalk Radio0nohttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/The-Purpose-of-Purposehttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/The-Purpose-of-PurposeThe Purpose of PurposeThe Purpose of Purpose3126fullIn this episode, Laura explores why purpose is so essential to our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—and why so many of us feel disconnected from it. Instead of treating purpose like a goal to achieve, Laura reframes it as something that naturally emerges as we heal, become more grounded, and reconnect with who we truly are.

Drawing from personal story, the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, and current research, she explains how purpose is shaped by our core developmental needs (attachment, self-esteem, boundaries, reality, dependency, and moderation) and how unmet needs can make purpose feel confusing or out of reach.

You’ll learn:

  • why purpose grows from worth, not achievement
  • how purpose affects the nervous system, stress, and longevity
  • why purpose is both psychological and spiritual
  • why your purpose isn’t your job title—it’s how you show up in your life
  • simple practices to approach purpose gently in the new year

Laura closes with a grounding blessing, reminding you that you don’t have to earn your purpose.

You are here on purpose—and that is enough.

]]>In this episode, Laura explores why purpose is so essential to our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—and why so many of us feel disconnected from it. Instead of treating purpose like a goal to achieve, Laura reframes it as something that naturally emerges as we heal, become more grounded, and reconnect with who we truly are.

Drawing from personal story, the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, and current research, she explains how purpose is shaped by our core developmental needs (attachment, self-esteem, boundaries, reality, dependency, and moderation) and how unmet needs can make purpose feel confusing or out of reach.

You’ll learn:

  • why purpose grows from worth, not achievement
  • how purpose affects the nervous system, stress, and longevity
  • why purpose is both psychological and spiritual
  • why your purpose isn’t your job title—it’s how you show up in your life
  • simple practices to approach purpose gently in the new year

Laura closes with a grounding blessing, reminding you that you don’t have to earn your purpose.

You are here on purpose—and that is enough.

]]>info@accessmore.com4cdbb575-9606-43fb-8926-772ac2b746cdWed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PSTLaura Williams In this episode, Laura explores why purpose is so essential to our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—and why so many of us feel disconnected from it. Instead of treating purpose like a goal to achieve, Laura reframes it as something that naturally emerges as we heal, become more grounded, and reconnect with who we truly are. Drawing from personal story, the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, and current research, she explains how purpose is shaped by our core developmental needs (attachment, self-esteem, boundaries, reality, dependency, and moderation) and how unmet needs can make purpose feel confusing or out of reach. You’ll learn: why purpose grows from worth, not achievement how purpose affects the nervous system, stress, and longevity why purpose is both psychological and spiritual why your purpose isn’t your job title—it’s how you show up in your life simple practices to approach purpose gently in the new year Laura closes with a grounding blessing, reminding you that you don’t have to earn your purpose. You are here on purpose—and that is enough. In this episode, Laura explores why purpose is so essential to our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—and why so many of us feel disconnected from it. Instead of treating purpose like a goal to achieve, Laura reframes it as something...00:22:52Laura Williams,Encountering You,Be Found Counseling,Out of the Dark,Mandisa,Christian Counseling ,Mental Health,Trauma,Boundaries,Shame,Abuse,Resentment,Anger