Marigold & Iris Mental Health & Wellness

03/03/2026

I remember telling my husband during Lent last year that I felt like a lost sheep that Jesus had forgotten about. A few days after this conversation, I was thrifting with a friend and found this framed art print that said, “I am choosing to trust I have not been forgotten.” I bought it and hung it in our living room so I see it often. Sometimes I need the reminder to choose to believe the Good Shepherd has not abandoned me.

Luckily, the Good Shepherd is good because He shepherds the lost, regardless of whether or not they believe they have been forgotten. You can show up teary-eyed, angry, and weary, and still be counted among His sheep just like those who are joyful, peaceful, and hopeful. “For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes” (Rev 7:17).

Infertility and/or pregnancy loss can make life feel like a perpetual Lent, as we work every day to believe we have not been forgotten. If Lent has been a tender time for you, know that two things can be true at the same time: What a relief, that we have not been forgotten and we continue to be carried by the Good Shepherd. And, at the same time, how painful, to have experienced circumstances that make it easy to forget this truth.

I am so honored to be hosting a mini-pilgrimage with this Thursday evening over Zoom to offer a time of rest and reflection for anyone who is journeying through the dessert of Lent while carrying the cross of infertility or loss. If you or someone you know would like to join me for this free event, you can register at the link in my bio. ❤️‍🩹

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Want to start therapy? Head to marigoldandiristherapy.com (link in bio) to sign up for consultation and see if we’re a good fit! ✨

Disclaimer: IG is not therapy and should not be used as medical advice. All content is made for marketing and entertainment purposes only.

02/28/2026

Lesson from February in the Midwest 🫶 Spring is on its way!!

Cute matcha from , strongly recommend 😋🌷

02/12/2026

I was so honored to be on the Springs in the Desert podcast! We talked about caring for your mental health in the winter months, the challenges of infertility during seasons like Advent and Lent, and even geeked out about crocheting! Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UM2IlyxTZBTon9ZpqYMpb?si=0df646737e9747f5

I am also so excited to share that I will be working with Springs in the Desert to host a free virtual mini-retreat this Lent. On March 5th, you can join me for an evening of rest and reflection as we discuss the season of Lent and the opportunity for intimacy with Christ that comes with the cross of infertility. See more information and register here: https://springsinthedesert.org/events/

01/02/2026

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ✨ Excited to share that the podcast is back after a short hiatus! 📣 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LRi8FGldA22qKD9Vb7dTN?si=IHrW7gkSR_aaMN9lAVDrhw&t=16

Then come back to share what word best describes 2025? What is your 2026 word and/or saint of the year?

http://www.wordoftheyear.me

The Wilt & The Whimsy: a Mental Health Podcast with Lauren Braun, LPC · Episode

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas to all & and to all a good night! 🎄🎅🏼

11/16/2025

Being an exhibitor at the Inheritance Conference yesterday was such a fun opportunity! I really enjoyed getting to meet so many people and be a part of a joy filled day.

I love being Catholic, and find that mental health and spiritual health are often intertwined. Bringing faith into therapy can be very helpful, and I’m happy to integrate it into sessions if the client believes it would be beneficial to their therapy journey. However, I enjoy working with people who are not religious or spiritual as well! Therapy is such a personal process for each client, and I prioritize gearing the experience to best fit your needs. 💒

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Want to start therapy? Head to marigoldandiristherapy.com (link in bio) to sign up for consultation and see if we’re a good fit! ✨

Disclaimer: IG is not therapy and should not be used as medical advice. All content is made for marketing and entertainment purposes only.

11/14/2025

During difficult moments in life, it might be tempting to encourage someone who is struggling to have hope. Of course, hope is a wonderful and beautiful thing, and we should feel hopeful for the future! However, it takes courage to hope in times of crisis, loss, and stress, and suddenly “having hope” feels like one more thing to add to the to do list.

In my November 25th workshop, “A Thrill of Hope,” we’ll chat about the highs and lows of having hope when it feels unreachable. If you can relate, especially in your fertility journey, I would love to see you on the Zoom call!

Want tickets to the workshop? Head to marigoldandiristherapy.com/store to register! 🌲✨

Also please don’t mind my poor chopping skills - the workshop will be better than my slicing, I promise 🫣

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Want to start therapy? Head to marigoldandiristherapy.com (link in bio) to sign up for consultation and see if we’re a good fit! ✨

Disclaimer: IG is not therapy and should not be used as medical advice. All content is made for marketing and entertainment purposes only.

11/09/2025

It was such a beautiful day connecting with moms and other local businesses! thank you for all your hard work on Nest & Nurture and for letting me be a part of it! ✨🌿

11/06/2025

If you have experienced fertility challenges and/or pregnancy loss and feel more worried about the holidays than holly and jolly - this workshop is for you. ❤️‍🩹

After talking with my friend, Flo (), we realized that Advent and Christmas can be a challenging time of year for those with empty arms and wombs. Please join me on November 25th at 6:30 pm CST for an evening of solidarity, compassion, and learning about practical ways to care for your mental health this holiday season.

Register for “A Thrill of Hope” at marigoldandiristherapy.com/shop or at the link in my bio! This online workshop is open to all states since it is not considered therapy. See you there! 🌲

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Want to start therapy? Head to marigoldandiristherapy.com (link in bio) to sign up for consultation and see if we’re a good fit! ✨

Disclaimer: IG is not therapy and should not be used as medical advice. All content is made for marketing and entertainment purposes only.

10/30/2025

A Spooky Haunted House: Mental Health Edition 🎃👻🧙‍♀️

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Want to start therapy? Head to marigoldandiristherapy.com (link in bio) to sign up for consultation and see if we’re a good fit! ✨

Disclaimer: IG is not therapy and should not be used as medical advice. All content is made for marketing and entertainment purposes only.