Hi, I’m Laurel, and I believe you are the key to a better world!
Psychiatry has traditionally attributed the cause of mental illness solely to individuals and their biology, often overlooking the impact of environmental factors on mental distress. However, the society we inhabit is not conducive to mental wellness, so individuals should not be faulted for their mental health issues. Therefore, to effectively remedy the mental health crisis, we must prioritize systemic and environmental change. The task of reshaping the world to enhance our human existence may seem daunting, but it ultimately involves each of us putting in the work to heal and, in the process, discovering the medicine to heal the world.
I identify as neurodivergent because the way my brain operates is not evidence of pathology but I do believe that mental health diagnoses can help us to better understand ourselves. I don’t believe that anyone is inherently flawed; I honor the uniqueness of each individual, celebrating the beauty in our diversity. I believe that as we accept our neuroexpansiveness and harness the inner magic created by our sensitivity, we empower ourselves and others to shine bright, illuminating the path towards a more harmonious and inclusive world.
For most of my life, I struggled with depression and even attempted suicide twice. However, the COVID-19 pandemic enforced a quarantine that became a turning point in my life. During this time, I embarked upon a healing and religious deconstruction journey that was aided by my reconnection to Nature.
This journey triggered a spiritual awakening, leading to a temporary disconnection from consensus reality and a presentation that resembled paranoid schizophrenia. Fortunately, my background in animal biology and psychology (BSc. (Hons)) provided a crucial framework for understanding and coping with the emotional turmoil of this spiritual crisis.
Leveraging my knowledge, I healed my traumas, rediscovered my true Self, and reconnected with the divine through Nature—breaking free from religious indoctrination and recovering from spiritual abuse.
Though my path to improved mental health was tumultuous, I now see a clear vision of a better world made possible by our Earth Mother's guidance. I aim to help you envision a New Earth and work towards coexisting in it. My experiences and insights, grounded in scientific and Indigenous knowledge, can guide you on your wellness journey, regardless of your spiritual beliefs.
Our present reality can be overwhelming for sensitive individuals to the point of driving us mad, but as we heal, we contribute to the healing of the world. We are currently writing a story; a tale of neurodivergent sensitive beings coming together to co-create the New Earth. You are writing that story in this very moment, because you hold the key to a better world.
This term describes mental functioning that differs from societal norms. Framing individuals as neurodivergent can empower them to view their minds as unique, offering an alternative to potentially stigmatizing psychiatric labels.
What is Neurodivergence?
Why do I believe that certain mental health conditions are not as chronic as psychiatry makes them seem?
The brain is neuroplastic, meaning that neurons can reorganize in response to learning and experience throughout a human’s lifespan, even in late adulthood. A crucial aspect of this feature is its ability to allow us to evolve individually, so that we can learn to react to triggers in different, more productive ways. Psychiatry often overlooks this potential when administering diagnoses, treating people as statistics instead of providing opportunities for them to assign their own meaning to their experiences, learn from them, and overcome challenges. The declaration that certain conditions are chronic thus acts as a self-fulfilling prophecy, discouraging people from utilizing their brain’s neuroplasticity to their advantage. Neuroplasticity allows us to change our story and our life. As mad and neurodivergent persons rewrite our stories individually, our collective reality shifts for the better.
Book a free consultation with me to discover how you can assign your own meaning to your neurodivergent experiences, instead of being limited by stigmatizing labels!