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The Healing Lab

Anxiety, resilience & emotional wellness

Hosted by Alice McKinley · New episodes daily

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The Quiet Anxiety of Keeping Tabs on an Ex Who Doesn't Care | The Healing Lab

Oct 20, 2026 · 6 min

In this episode of The Healing Lab, host Alice McKinley explores the subtle, draining phenomenon of 'quiet anxiety' that arises when you continue to monitor an ex-partner who has moved on and no longer cares. This is not a story about…

Watching Your Sibling Struggle with Addiction: How to Hold Space Without Losing Yourself | The Healing Lab

Oct 19, 2026 · 9 min

This episode of The Healing Lab addresses the profound emotional toll of watching a sibling struggle with addiction, offering guidance on how to hold space for their journey without losing your own sense of self. Host Alice McKinley speaks…

When Your Favorite Hobby Vanishes: Grieving the Life You Loved | The Healing Lab

Oct 18, 2026 · 8 min

Have you ever picked up a paintbrush, guitar, or running shoe only to feel a hollow ache because you can no longer do it? This episode of The Healing Lab explores the quiet, often invisible grief of losing a favorite hobby. Unlike tangible…

Grieving the Baby You Never Held: Healing from an Abandoned Adoption Plan | The Healing Lab

Oct 17, 2026 · 7 min

This episode of The Healing Lab, hosted by Alice McKinley, offers a compassionate and deeply empathetic exploration of the unique grief experienced when an adoption plan is abandoned. It is specifically designed for birth mothers, adoptive…

The Invisible Weight: Surviving the Daily Mask of Hidden Disability | The Healing Lab

Oct 16, 2026 · 9 min

In this episode of The Healing Lab, host Alice McKinley explores the profound emotional and physical toll of living with a hidden disability in the modern workplace. This guide is essential for anyone navigating chronic pain, autoimmune…

Reconnecting With Old Mentors: How to Handle the Awkwardness | The Healing Lab

Oct 11, 2026 · 6 min

This episode of The Healing Lab, hosted by Alice McKinley, explores the psychological barriers and emotional weight associated with reconnecting with former mentors. It addresses the specific anxiety that arises when reaching out to…

The Silence Between Siblings: Navigating Lost Connection & Quiet Grief | The Healing Lab

Oct 10, 2026 · 9 min

In this episode of The Healing Lab, host Alice McKinley explores the profound emotional landscape of sibling estrangement and the quiet grief that accompanies lost connection. This guide is designed for individuals navigating the pain of a…

Why Your Boss Won't Change (And How to Stop Waiting) | The Healing Lab

Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min

This episode of The Healing Lab, hosted by Alice McKinley, explores the emotional toll of waiting for a boss to change and offers a path toward resilience and peace. It is designed for professionals experiencing workplace anxiety, burnout…

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