Lauren Colletti is an all-but dissertation doctoral candidate. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology and is passionate about both learning and speaking about human behavior, emotional wellness, and mental health. Lauren has published 5 poetry books and plans to move on to autobiographical self-help and non-fiction genres. She has recently voyaged to 6 different countries in 6 months and enjoys meditating, content creation, taking Spanish lessons, and solo travel. Lauren hosts a podcast, Waking Up, and runs a blog where she shares personal reflections, motivating stories, and memoirs of her journies. Lauren is a yoga instructor, and reiki practitioner moving abroad to Spain to pursue a life in Europe. Her goal is to be a full-time author, clinical psychologist, and digital nomad. Lauren is a vegetarian, cat fanatic born and raised in New York. Above all else, as a trauma survivor, writing has helped her recover. She hopes to inspire and help others heal with her authenticity and truth.