"It's hard to see those next steps, those next opportunities when you're dissociated, when you're depressed, when you're crying in your bed, when you're, like, so anxious you're going to go out of your skin." — Laura Mahony Welcome to another episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today’s episode, "LUX NEURO," host Kristen Olson sits down with Laura Mahony, a mental health therapist and board-certified neurofeedback clinician. They share personal stories of overcoming societal limitations and self-doubt, highlighting the power of intuition and drive. Laura talks about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and feeling different within her family, which led to founding Lux Neuro, a clinic specializing in neurofeedback and counseling. Together, they explore the impact of brainwave regulation on conditions like ADHD, PTSD, and anxiety, and share inspiring success stories of transformative change. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of neurofeedback and discover how it can improve mental health and overall well-being on this compelling episode of Turmeric & Tequila!   Time Stamps: 00:00 Laura Mahoney LPC BCN: Mental health therapist, neurofeedback clinician, mission to unleash potential. 07:54 Letting go of fear, embracing inner power. 12:22 Early academic success, later reading struggles, lack of answers. 19:25 It's hard to see beyond narrow focus. 23:28 Navigating challenges requires faith in timely solutions. 28:31 Right practitioner, trust, and competitive edge importance. 32:58 Driven by belief in living our best lives. 40:10 Hypervigilant brain due to trauma causes issues. 45:34 Neurofeedback is a trust-filled, alternative therapy. 48:21 Adjust training to prevent brain irritation, switch methods. 53:27 Dual approach to health and performance coaching. 58:44 Finding purpose and path in life journey. 01:07:01 Establish nonprofit to provide neurofeedback to all.   Laura Mahony: MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST, & BOARD-CERTIFIED NEUROFEEDBACK CLINICIAN Meet Laura, a dedicated professional with a remarkable journey as a Mental Health Therapist and Neurofeedback Clinician. Her personal transformation from struggling with anxiety and depression to finding genuine happiness and purpose underscores her empathetic approach to guiding others through their challenges. Having experienced the disconnect between external appearances and inner well-being, Laura understands the importance of alignment with one's true self. Drawing from her own transformative journey, she combines the power of neurofeedback and counseling to help individuals break free from stagnation and rediscover their inner strengths.   LuxNeuro: Mission: At LuxNeuro, our mission is to unlock potential through confidential, evidence-based care that seamlessly merges conscious and subconscious realms, yielding transformative results. This sparks a ripple effect, extending outward from each individual and igniting positive change far beyond. Practice: At LuxNeuro, we give clients the tools and skills they need to experience freedom and flexibility in their lives. We help them learn about who they are physiologically and mentally, as well as tune into their own insights and findings, so they can address the root cause of what’s happening and be able to accomplish their goals. The work we do propels them forward and helps them transform their lives so they can finally meet the best version of themselves. www.LuxNeuro.com @LuxNeuro_   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE