In this episode of Forward Facing, Andee and Mali sit down with licensed therapist Laurie Newcomb for an honest and deeply personal conversation about therapy, healing, relationships, divorce, grief, trauma, boundaries, and the patterns that can keep us stuck.

Laurie shares how her own life experiences and journey through divorce helped lead her toward a second career in therapy.

She explains why therapy is not simply about fixing what is wrong, but about becoming more aware of yourself, understanding your patterns, and creating a safe space to explore what is happening beneath the surface.

Laurie also discusses why people often repeat old patterns even when they consciously want to change. She explains how therapy can help people become curious about those patterns rather than judging themselves, and why progress is rarely a straight line. Sometimes transformation means taking two steps forward, one step back, and learning from what happened along the way.

The conversation goes deeper into divorce, grief, identity, co-parenting, anger, resentment, and the emotional challenges that come with major life transitions. Laurie explains why people going through divorce may experience constantly changing emotions and why creating space for those emotions can be an important part of moving forward.

They also talk about marriage counseling, communication, boundaries, people-pleasing, mindfulness, happiness, personal growth, and the importance of slowing down enough to understand what you actually need.

If you are navigating divorce, relationships, grief, trauma, major life transitions, personal growth, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives on therapy, healing, and moving forward.

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They work with young adults and adults navigating a variety of life transitions, including divorce, relationships, grief, trauma, and personal growth. Laurie also offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for appropriate clients.

Laurie's recommended books:

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide for Reclaiming Yourself

by Nedra Glover

Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building A New Life

by Abigail Trafford

Broken Open

by Elizabeth Lesser

Timestamps

00:00 - Trailer & Introduction

02:02 - Meet Therapist Lori Newcomb

08:11 - Importance of Therapy

10:38 - Finding the Right Therapist

15:27 - Starting Therapy: What to Expect

18:26 - Fear & Resistance to Therapy

21:20 - Breaking Long-Term Patterns

28:26 - When to Start Therapy

31:38 - Therapy During Divorce

38:13 - Managing Anger & Stress

44:44 - Virtual vs. In-Person Therapy

47:07 - Marriage Counseling

52:15 - Understanding Boundaries

57:30 - Types of Boundaries

01:01:15 - Setting Boundaries

01:02:12 - Boundaries in Relationships

01:11:39 - Breaking the Autopilot Cycle

01:12:14 - Personal Growth Through Challenges

01:13:16 - Practicing Mindfulness

01:14:58 - Advice During a Crisis

01:16:15 - Understanding Anxiety

01:23:08 - Personal Transformation

01:24:33 - Closing Remarks

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