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04/17/2026

WHEN YOU NEED OTHERS TO BEHAVE DIFFERENTLY SO YOU CAN FEEL GOOD, you give away all of your power.

Read that again.

If your peace depends on someone else changing, agreeing, apologizing, or showing up differently… you’ve placed your emotional well-being in their hands.

And that’s a fragile place to live.

Real power isn’t found in controlling people, outcomes, or situations. It’s found in how you choose to respond—how you set boundaries, how you regulate your emotions, and how you honor your own needs without waiting for permission.

You don’t need perfect conditions to feel grounded.
You don’t need everyone to understand you to trust yourself.
You don’t need external validation to know your worth.

The shift happens when you stop asking:
“Why are they like this?”

…and start asking:
“What do I need right now to feel aligned, regardless of them?”

That’s where your power lives.

Take it back. 💭✨

04/15/2026

Are you constantly saying “yes” when you really mean “no”? 😩

This week on Mind | Body | Soul, we’re talking all about BOUNDARIES—what they are, why you need them, and how they can completely change your life.

If you’ve ever felt:
✨ Drained from giving too much
✨ Guilty for putting yourself first
✨ Frustrated in your relationships

…this episode is for YOU.

We’re getting real and sharing personal stories of where we’ve had to set boundaries (and where we wish we had sooner 👀).

💭 Spoiler: Boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re self-respect.

🎧 Tune in now & start protecting your peace. Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IWKyaR1DGdibJREwl2eZ0?si=TqWmH8LyRbO33FX__OU9RA&t=0&pi=NcMZMXAsQxqSW

04/14/2026

✨ The Well Woman Series | Perimenopause Reset ✨

Are you feeling off lately—struggling with sleep, mood swings, brain fog, or just not quite like yourself? You’re not alone, and this class was designed with you in mind. 💛

Join us on May 29th from 8:00–9:45 AM at Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center (507 18th Street, Spirit Lake) for a supportive and empowering morning focused on navigating perimenopause.

cThis collaborative session brings together three incredible experts to support your mind and body during this transitional stage:

🧠 Rachel Wassenaar, LISW – Owner of Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center, sharing insight into the mental and emotional shifts that often come with perimenopause.
🧘‍♀️ Jen Schaben – Yoga therapist-in-training, guiding you through a gentle, accessible morning movement routine plus a nighttime somatic practice to help release stress and improve sleep.
🥗 Darlene R. DeWitt, MS, RD, LD – Outpatient Dietitian at Spencer Municipal Hospital, discussing nutrition, nourishment, and dietary support for this stage of life.

👉 This class is perfect for women who are:
• Experiencing perimenopause symptoms
• Feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or not sleeping well
• Looking for natural, supportive ways to feel better
• Wanting to better understand what’s happening in their body

✨ Walk away with practical tools, deeper understanding, and a sense of connection—you don’t have to navigate this alone.

⚠️ Space is limited
💲 Cost: $50 (pre-registration required)
📲 To register, contact Jen at 319.325.5075

Take this time for yourself—you deserve to feel like you again. 💫

04/10/2026

Feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself lately?

This week on Mind | Body | Soul Podcast, we’re talking about resilience—the real, human kind. The kind that helps you get back up when life feels heavy. The kind that reminds you: you’re stronger than you think. 💛

And if you’ve been noticing changes in your body, your mood, your sleep… you’re not imagining it.

✨ You might be in perimenopause—and support can make all the difference.

Join us for ✨ The Well Woman Series | Perimenopause Reset ✨ on May 29th in Spirit Lake for a morning of connection, education, and practical tools to help you feel like YOU again.

🧠 Mental health support
🧘‍♀️ Gentle movement + stress relief tools
🥗 Nutrition guidance for this stage of life

Spots are limited—don’t wait to reserve yours.

📲 Text Jen at 319.325.5075 to register

Because you don’t have to push through alone—you deserve support. 💫 Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YQmB86THHzVupSx3ahrnq?si=1B—xxQ0Td6QzxbBL23JaQ&t=0&pi=Ec2UCLv1Qxi3q

04/03/2026

✨ THE MORE YOU CELEBRATE BEING ALIVE, THE MORE LIFE GIVES YOU TO CELEBRATE ✨

Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice that shifts everything. When you pause to notice the good, even in the smallest moments, you create space for more joy, more connection, and more abundance to flow into your life.

At Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center, we believe healing and growth begin with awareness—and gratitude is one of the most powerful places to start. 🌿

Today, take a moment to reflect:
What are you grateful for right now?
A person? A fresh start? A quiet morning? Your strength through something hard?

The more you acknowledge what’s already here, the more life expands in beautiful, unexpected ways. 💫

Drop one thing you’re grateful for below—we’d love to celebrate with you. 💚

04/02/2026

🎙️ New Episode: Anxiety in Real Life

In this week’s episode of Mind | Body | Soul, Rachel and Jen revisit their conversation on anxiety—but this time, through the lens of real life.

From parenting and business ownership to relationships and self-growth, they share honest updates on what they’ve been navigating and how anxiety is showing up day to day. This isn’t just something they talk about—it’s something they actively work through.

They dive into what it looks like to use tools in real time—grounding in moments of overwhelm, practicing self-compassion, and learning to move through anxiety instead of fighting it.

A big takeaway? Slowing down matters. Creating space to actually feel and process emotions can be one of the most supportive things we can do for our nervous system.

They also explore how anxiety shows up in the body—and how recognizing those signals can help you feel more supported and in control.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or stuck in overdrive, this episode is for you. 💛

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aAqdozDHpbb9G1K5TbteC?si=8f3313vxROyDzpGOYc7-lw&pi=Z2WFUH7-TEGla&t=0

✨ The Well Woman Series | Perimenopause Reset ✨
Are you feeling off lately—struggling with sleep, mood swings, brain fog, or just not quite like yourself? You’re not alone.

Join us May 29th from 8:00–9:45 AM at Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center in Spirit Lake for a supportive and empowering morning focused on navigating perimenopause.

This collaborative session includes:
🧠 Insight into mental & emotional shifts
🧘‍♀️ Gentle movement + nighttime somatic practice
🥗 Nutrition support for this stage of life

Perfect for women feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or looking for natural ways to feel better.

⚠️ Space is limited
💲 $50 (pre-registration required)
📲 To register, contact Jen at 319.325.5075

You don’t have to navigate this alone—you deserve to feel like you again. 💫

03/31/2026

Your body is talking… are you listening?

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind—it shows up physically:
• Tight shoulders & jaw clenching
• Racing heart & shallow breathing
• Digestive issues
• Constant fatigue or low energy
• That lingering feeling of anxiousness

When stress builds up, your nervous system stays in overdrive—and your body never gets the chance to truly rest and heal.

✨ That’s where Yoga Therapy comes in.
Through intentional movement, breathwork, and guided release, you can regulate your nervous system and finally let your body exhale.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, tense, or stuck—this series was designed for YOU.

🧘‍♀️ Emotional Release Yoga – 4 Part Series
📅 Sundays | 1:00–2:00 PM
📆 April 12th – May 5th
📍 Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center
507 18th Street | Spirit Lake, IA

📞 Contact Jen Schaben to register (limited space):
319.325.5075
jenschaben@kw.com

03/30/2026

✨ The Well Woman Series | Perimenopause Reset ✨

Are you feeling off lately—struggling with sleep, mood swings, brain fog, or just not quite like yourself? You’re not alone, and this class was designed with you in mind. 💛

Join us on May 29th from 8:00–9:45 AM at Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center (507 18th Street, Spirit Lake) for a supportive and empowering morning focused on navigating perimenopause.

This collaborative session brings together three incredible experts to support your mind and body during this transitional stage:

🧠 Rachel Wassenaar, LISW – Owner of Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center, sharing insight into the mental and emotional shifts that often come with perimenopause.
🧘‍♀️ Jen Schaben – Yoga therapist-in-training, guiding you through a gentle, accessible morning movement routine plus a nighttime somatic practice to help release stress and improve sleep.
🥗 Darlene R. DeWitt, MS, RD, LD – Outpatient Dietitian at Spencer Municipal Hospital, discussing nutrition, nourishment, and dietary support for this stage of life.

👉 This class is perfect for women who are:
• Experiencing perimenopause symptoms
• Feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or not sleeping well
• Looking for natural, supportive ways to feel better
• Wanting to better understand what’s happening in their body

✨ Walk away with practical tools, deeper understanding, and a sense of connection—you don’t have to navigate this alone.

⚠️ Space is limited
💲 Cost: $50 (pre-registration required)
📲 To register, contact Jen at 319.325.5075

Take this time for yourself—you deserve to feel like you again. 💫

03/27/2026

Every time you take another brave step forward…
Every time you choose presence over perfection…
And every time you learn to love yourself just a little bit more…

You are healing in ways you may not even see yet.

Growth isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes it looks like setting a boundary, taking a deep breath instead of reacting, or simply getting through the day with a little more compassion for yourself than yesterday.

Those small, intentional moments? They add up. They matter. They are shaping a stronger, more grounded version of you.

Keep going. You’re doing deeper work than you realize 🤍

— Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center

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Spirit Lake, IA
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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

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+17123368126

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http://www.lakescounseling.org/

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