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/244/AM-Encountering-You-Full-Suite-Video-3000x3000.jpgEncountering You VIDEOhttps://www.accessmore.com/pd/Encountering-You-VIDEOEncountering You VIDEOepisodicTalk Radio0nohttps://www.accessmore.com/episode/Were-All-a-Little-Codependent--Part-1https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Were-All-a-Little-Codependent--Part-1We're All a Little Codependent – Part 1We're All a Little Codependent – Part 14137fullMost people hear the word codependence and think: not me. But codependence isn't reserved for people in crisis or recovery – it's a spectrum, and most of us are somewhere on it. In Part 1, we look at what codependence actually is through the HOCI framework, and introduce five patterns that most people will recognize in themselves.

In this episode we will discuss:

  • The Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) definition: codependence as difficulty knowing who you are separate from your relationships
  • Why it's a developmental issue, not a character flaw – and why the spectrum matters
  • How culture and faith communities can quietly reinforce codependent patterns
  • The five faces: the caretaker, the peacekeeper, the controller, the chameleon, and the one who leaves first

We're not diagnosing. We're getting curious.

]]>Most people hear the word codependence and think: not me. But codependence isn't reserved for people in crisis or recovery – it's a spectrum, and most of us are somewhere on it. In Part 1, we look at what codependence actually is through the HOCI framework, and introduce five patterns that most people will recognize in themselves.

In this episode we will discuss:

  • The Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) definition: codependence as difficulty knowing who you are separate from your relationships
  • Why it's a developmental issue, not a character flaw – and why the spectrum matters
  • How culture and faith communities can quietly reinforce codependent patterns
  • The five faces: the caretaker, the peacekeeper, the controller, the chameleon, and the one who leaves first

We're not diagnosing. We're getting curious.

]]>info@accessmore.comad5a8786-cce8-48ec-a39b-d01bc1906b6eWed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 PDTLaura Williams Most people hear the word codependence and think: not me. But codependence isn't reserved for people in crisis or recovery – it's a spectrum, and most of us are somewhere on it. In Part 1, we look at what codependence actually is through the HOCI framework, and introduce five patterns that most people will recognize in themselves. In this episode we will discuss: The Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) definition: codependence as difficulty knowing who you are separate from your relationships Why it's a developmental issue, not a character flaw – and why the spectrum matters How culture and faith communities can quietly reinforce codependent patterns The five faces: the caretaker, the peacekeeper, the controller, the chameleon, and the one who leaves first We're not diagnosing. We're getting curious.Most people hear the word codependence and think: not me. But codependence isn't reserved for people in crisis or recovery – it's a spectrum, and most of us are somewhere on it. In Part 1, we look at what codependence actually is...00:19:14Laura 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/Am-I-Ever-Fully-Healed-https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Am-I-Ever-Fully-Healed-Am I Ever Fully Healed Am I Ever Fully Healed 4136fullI've been doing the work. I've read the books, sat in the sessions, had the hard conversations. And then something happens -- and I find myself right back in a pattern I thought I was done with. What is wrong with me? Am I ever going to get there?

If you've asked that question, this episode is for you.

"Am I fully healed?" is one of the most common questions that surfaces in therapy -- usually from the people who are working the hardest. Today we sit inside that question rather than rush past it. We look at what healing actually is through the lens of the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) framework, why the pattern coming back doesn't mean you're starting over, and how to be in a lifelong journey without it crushing you.

In this episode:

  • Why the idea of being "fully healed" may be the wrong goal
  • The spiral nature of healing -- and why returning to familiar territory isn't the same as going backward
  • What regression actually is (and what it isn't)
  • Why triggers are the curriculum, not the enemy
  • How spiritual communities can unintentionally add shame to the healing process
  • How to measure progress differently -- and give yourself credit for what has actually changed

The goal isn't to arrive. It's to become more yourself, more of the time.

Reflection question to carry with you: How is your relationship to the thing you've struggled with longest different today than it was two years ago -- even subtly?

Encountering You is a faith-informed podcast about mental health, healing, and the work of becoming more yourself.

]]>I've been doing the work. I've read the books, sat in the sessions, had the hard conversations. And then something happens -- and I find myself right back in a pattern I thought I was done with. What is wrong with me? Am I ever going to get there?

If you've asked that question, this episode is for you.

"Am I fully healed?" is one of the most common questions that surfaces in therapy -- usually from the people who are working the hardest. Today we sit inside that question rather than rush past it. We look at what healing actually is through the lens of the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) framework, why the pattern coming back doesn't mean you're starting over, and how to be in a lifelong journey without it crushing you.

In this episode:

  • Why the idea of being "fully healed" may be the wrong goal
  • The spiral nature of healing -- and why returning to familiar territory isn't the same as going backward
  • What regression actually is (and what it isn't)
  • Why triggers are the curriculum, not the enemy
  • How spiritual communities can unintentionally add shame to the healing process
  • How to measure progress differently -- and give yourself credit for what has actually changed

The goal isn't to arrive. It's to become more yourself, more of the time.

Reflection question to carry with you: How is your relationship to the thing you've struggled with longest different today than it was two years ago -- even subtly?

Encountering You is a faith-informed podcast about mental health, healing, and the work of becoming more yourself.

]]>info@accessmore.comb027eb77-28c2-496d-9ed2-92a200e219ceWed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 PDTLaura Williams I've been doing the work. I've read the books, sat in the sessions, had the hard conversations. And then something happens -- and I find myself right back in a pattern I thought I was done with. What is wrong with me? Am I ever going to get there? If you've asked that question, this episode is for you. "Am I fully healed?" is one of the most common questions that surfaces in therapy -- usually from the people who are working the hardest. Today we sit inside that question rather than rush past it. We look at what healing actually is through the lens of the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) framework, why the pattern coming back doesn't mean you're starting over, and how to be in a lifelong journey without it crushing you. In this episode: Why the idea of being "fully healed" may be the wrong goal The spiral nature of healing -- and why returning to familiar territory isn't the same as going backward What regression actually is (and what it isn't) Why triggers are the curriculum, not the enemy How spiritual communities can unintentionally add shame to the healing process How to measure progress differently -- and give yourself credit for what has actually changed The goal isn't to arrive. It's to become more yourself, more of the time. Reflection question to carry with you: How is your relationship to the thing you've struggled with longest different today than it was two years ago -- even subtly? Encountering You is a faith-informed podcast about mental health, healing, and the work of becoming more yourself.I've been doing the work. I've read the books, sat in the sessions, had the hard conversations. And then something happens -- and I find myself right back in a pattern I thought I was done with. What is wrong with me? Am I ever...00:44:37Laura 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/Compromise-Without-Losing-Self--29831https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Compromise-Without-Losing-Self--29831Compromise Without Losing Self Compromise Without Losing Self 4128fullinfo@accessmore.com10a27230-2660-443e-b498-0d60b6fc9898Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 PDTLaura Williams Have you ever agreed to something and driven home feeling like you left a piece of yourself in that conversation? Or held so firm to your position that the relationship paid the price? Compromise gets a lot of good press -- but most of us have never learned the difference between healthy flexibility and quiet self-erasure. In this episode, we use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) framework to look at what compromise actually requires, why it can feel so loaded, and how it shows up differently in the relationships that matter most. We talk about romantic partnerships, friendships, adult family relationships, and work -- and why the same pattern tends to show up across all of them. In this episode: Why compromise problems are often boundary or attachment wounds in disguise What self-abandonment looks like in everyday conversation How your attachment style shapes the way you handle conflict The difference between healthy flexibility and giving yourself away How to tell whether a compromise left you more solid -- or smaller The HOCI model gives us six core areas to work with: self-esteem, boundaries, owning your reality, self-care, moderation, and attachment. This episode uses all six. Reflection question to carry with you: Is there a relationship where you've been playing a role so long you've forgotten you're allowed to renegotiate it? Encountering You is a faith-informed podcast about mental health, healing, and the work of becoming more yourself.Have you ever agreed to something and driven home feeling like you left a piece of yourself in that conversation? Or held so firm to your position that the relationship paid the price? Compromise gets a lot of good press -- but most of...00:33:51Laura 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/Stopping-the-Cycle-How-to-Not-Pass-Down-What-Hurt-You-https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Stopping-the-Cycle-How-to-Not-Pass-Down-What-Hurt-You-Stopping the Cycle: How to Not Pass Down What Hurt You Stopping the Cycle: How to Not Pass Down What Hurt You 4134fullinfo@accessmore.comc034d9fd-fdad-4a01-817c-575895c401e6Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 PDTLaura Williams Many of us reach a point where we notice it; the way we react, the way we shut down, the way we respond in relationships and think, I don’t want to keep doing this. In this episode, we explore what actually gets passed down in families and relationships, and why those patterns can feel so hard to change. Through the lens of attachment and the nervous system, we look at how our reactions are often learned, automatic, and rooted in what once helped us feel safe. More importantly, we talk about how to begin interrupting those patterns in real, practical ways. This episode offers a simple, repeatable framework:Notice → Pause → Regulate → Choose → Repair Because breaking generational cycles isn’t about getting it right every time; it’s about responding differently, one moment at a time. In this episode we explore: What actually gets passed down in relationships Why patterns repeat (even when we don’t want them to) The role of attachment and nervous system responses How to interrupt patterns in real time Why repair matters more than perfectionMany of us reach a point where we notice it; the way we react, the way we shut down, the way we respond in relationships and think, I don’t want to keep doing this. In this episode, we explore what actually gets passed down in families...00:48:20Laura 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-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