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Author: Laure

I’m Terrified to Show Myself: Choosing Vulnerability Over Fear

I’ve noticed a frustrating pattern in my life: when I’m in flow, doing what I love, everything clicks. Then, without fail, I lose momentum and land back at my fallback job as a nanny—practical, but not what truly lights me up. I recently discovered something called the “Drama Triangle” and realized I’d been stuck playing the victim role, afraid to be vulnerable in my business. A simple but profound insight—“We choose what is less worse”—showed me I’d been playing it safe rather than facing my deepest fears. Now, I’m challenging the belief that my writing and my voice aren’t good enough, and I’m determined to share my thoughts anyway, imperfections and all. Reflect: What fear is keeping you from fully showing up in your life? What one...

The Rest & Digest versus the Fight Flight or Freeze Response

ANS Simplified for Dummies: Fight, Flight, and Freeze Demystified

It took me a while to fully grasp the concept of the Autonomic Nervous System. At first, I kept hearing all these complicated terms—“sympathetic,” “parasympathetic,” “fight, flight, or freeze responses”—but no one ever explained them in a way that really clicked for me. It all felt so distant and overly technical! But once I finally understood it? Wow. It completely changed how I see myself and the world around me. It was such a profound realization that I knew I had to simplify it—so that anyone could get it, regardless of background. Because I believe everyone deserves access to life-changing concepts. Sadly, that’s not always how they’re presented. So, I created two ways to explain it: one using everyday language, and another with the “fancy jargon” of the medical world. You’ll...

Children on smartphone

Smartphone-Free Childhood in Canada: Take action now!

Welcome to the Smartphone-Free Childhood Movement in Canada Hi everyone, Bonjour! Join the Pledge! Delay the use of smartphones for your child until 14 years old (without social media) by signing the pledge on Unplugged Canada. This is urgent—we need to act now to save our children’s childhood. I know many of you are passionate about this topic, so let’s come together to make a difference. Let’s start a conversation and a movement around one simple idea: Smartphone-Free Childhood. If people in the UK can do it, we can do it here in Canada too—En Français aussi! Here is an article about what is happening in the UK. If you’re a parent or an educator and you care about this issue, please join the WhatsApp group (Canada only). If you have time...

ChatGPT tells me to breathe

ChatGPT’s Mindful Surprise!

Yesterday, I tried to get some help from ChatGPT, but it wasn’t working. The page wouldn’t load or react at all. I was using Safari, so I decided to switch to Chrome to see if I’d have better luck. And then ChatGPT greeted me with this message: "ChatGPT is at capacity right now As you read this message, please take a moment to pause and breathe. Notice the sensations in your body and the rythm of your breath...

House cleaning and emotion regulation

The Importance of a Daily Wellness Routine to Support Our Emotional Well-Being

We all know this deep down: having a daily wellness routine is essential to support our emotional well-being. Yet, for so many reasons, we don’t stick to it. Maybe we feel like we don’t have the time, or perhaps things are going well, and we assume we don’t need it anymore. But inevitably, life throws us a curveball—a tough day, a challenging moment—and we’re reminded of how valuable that daily practice really is, even when we’re feeling okay. Here’s how I explain it to my clients: Think of it like preparing for a concert on the piano. You wouldn’t just show up on stage and expect to play beautifully without regular practice—it would be terrifying! But it’s not just about practicing a lot; it’s about consistency. Practicing...

National Child Day Canada

I’ll share some mindfulness practices at the National Child Day Canada

A few months ago, I was thrilled to receive an invitation from Children First Canada to participate in National Child Day 2024, coming up on November 20th. They asked if I could share mindfulness practices for their event, and of course, I said yes! National Child Day is a fantastic opportunity to support the well-being of children across the country, and I’m honored to contribute. Mindfulness can be such a powerful tool for young minds, helping them cultivate focus, self-compassion, and resilience. Whether in a bustling classroom or a quiet homeschooling setup, these practices offer children the space to slow down, connect with themselves, and navigate their emotions with more ease. I'll be sharing a series of mindfulness practices tailored for the secondary program. These practices are...

What is mindfulness? It’s not what you think it is! Interviewed by Heather Lee Chapman

Hi everyone! I don't share much but I should share what's happening in my business at least! Let me know if you want to see more, that might give me the push that I need I'd like to share this video-podcast where Heather Lee Chapman interviews me about my work with mindfulness, what I think about mindfulness and why it's so powerful and different than any other modalities. I talk about: what is mindfulness and what it is not, how mindfulness has helped me in my life, including one of my favorite quote! how mindfulness is a quality (embodiment) although it's taught as a practice, but it does start with practice mindfulness is "on-demand", that's one reason why it's so powerful and different from other forms...

Mindfulness, Full of Kindness on Radio Canada

Me and mindfulness are on Radio-Canada!

Last year, Alexandre Lamic from Radio-Canada contacted me to do a short video of me and my work teaching mindfulness to children and teens. I'm happy to share the final video :) it's very short, only 2 minutes, I have so much more to share! This is a start. It came out in July 2024, and it's already almost November. As you can tell I'm either busy or procrastinating, or both. I'm sorry. I'll try to do better. Here it is, in French. I'll do my best to share a translation soon. La pleine conscience, un moyen de réduire l’anxiété chez les jeunes https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2085865/pleine-conscience-meditation-sante-mentale...

Raving testimonial from a dad practicing mindfulness

I'd like to share an unusual story-testimonial involving a client I had the pleasure of teaching at the start of the year. The transformation he underwent was remarkable, and it was incredible to witness his growth and shifts along the way. Truly inspiring! That's why I asked him for a longer testimonial than usual—to capture and reflect on the journey we both experienced. I also decided to write my own account of the events, so we could have a complete perspective on what transpired. I've changed the names to maintain anonymity. You'll find my story below his.   Peter's testimonial: "My journey in mindfulness started unintentionally. My first session was about supporting another family member by tagging along. Now I think back on it, such a purposeless attitude probably gave me...

Good luck, bad luck, who knows? Chinese proverb

Here is another share of a proverb I love, a Chinese proverb called "Good luck, bad luck, who knows"! This Chinese proverb encourages a mindset of non-judgmental awareness and acceptance of life's ever-changing circumstances. By embracing the inherent uncertainty of outcomes, we cultivate a sense of equanimity and resilience in the face of adversity or fortune. Rather than labeling events as inherently "good" or "bad," mindfulness invites us to approach each experience with curiosity and openness, recognizing that the true nature of a situation may reveal itself over time. In essence, this proverb invites us to release our attachment to rigid judgments and instead cultivate a mindset of compassionate acceptance, allowing for greater peace and harmony in our lives.   Good luck, bad luck, who knows ~ Chinese...