My story
For most of my life, I had chronic health issues that couldn’t be diagnosed. In 2016 I was finally diagnosed with Lyme Disease, coinfections, mold toxicity, parasites, gut dysbiosis, adrenal fatigue and several other conditions. During this time, I had to go on medical leave from work. Then I got a divorce. I had to move several times. I lost most of my savings. I felt overwhelmed, disempowered, anxious, and wondered why this was happening to me.
I was willing to try anything in order to feel better. And I did. During this process, I learned that healing is not linear. That healing is a journey. And that healing requires balancing your mind, body, and soul.
Some of the most powerful modalities I experienced were somatic coaching, breathwork, and PSYCH-K®. Somatic coaching helped me to establish safety in my body, feel and process emotions in a healthy way, heal the root cause of anxiety, and regulate my nervous system. Breathwork allowed me to connect with my physical body in a way I had never experienced before, and made me realize how disconnected I was due to past pain and trauma. It helped me connect to my intuition, feel more calm and peaceful, and feel and release old emotions and energy that had been stuck in my body. PSYCH-K® allowed me to rewire my brain and rewrite all of the limiting beliefs that were preventing me from healing.
I started to feel more empowered. I started to heal on even deeper levels. And I knew that I needed to learn these modalities so that I could help others.
I currently have certifications and training in Neo-Emotional Release, somatic coaching, breathwork, PSYCH-K®, sound therapy, energy healing, and Human Design and I’m excited to share these modalities with you!
Certifications & Training
Neo- Emotional Release
Spinal Attunement
Pause Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach
Pause Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator
Trauma-Informed Sound Therapy Practitioner
PSYCH-K® Facilitator (Advanced + Health and Wellbeing)
Jenna Zoe Human Design Certification
Elena Bensonoff Quantum Healer Certification
As Seen On
Podcast Appearances
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur
Episode Description: Lauren Friedwald is a breathwork facilitator and Psych-K facilitator who has transformed her life through a journey of healing and self-discovery after getting diagnosed with Lyme disease. In today's episode she shares her story of how she's turned her breakdowns into breakthroughs to become a stronger person and a more prepared entrepreneur, and how breathwork and Psych-K can be vehicles for eliminating limiting beliefs, easing anxiety, and becoming the best version of YOU! (Jan 2022)
Tick Boot Camp
Episode Description: Tick Boot Camp’s guest today is speech language pathologist and actress Lauren Friedwald. Ms. Friedwald’s acting career includes acting parts in various shows such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, White Collar, Royal Pains and the Michael J. Fox Show. For over 15 years, Lauren Friedwald was ill from Lyme Disease before she was properly tested and diagnosed by her 21st doctor. During her chronic Lyme Disease journey, she became fully disabled and unable to work for over two years. If you would like to learn more about how a speech language pathologist and actress overcame Lyme Disease to regain her life, then tune in now! (August 2019)
The Brett Bailey Show
Episode Description: Lauren shares why it is possible to heal Lyme Disease starting with the Soul.
You may be surprised at how much our attitude affects our body's reaction... (May 2020)
Featured Writing
Profile pages with multiple pieces:
Articles:
7 Ways To Take Your Power Back While You Are Healing From A Chronic Illness (Thrive Global)
Redefining 'Productivity' When You're Chronically Ill (The Mighty)
‘I’m sure it’s just stress.’ I heard these words from doctors who over 15 years couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me.’ (Love What Matters)