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You’ve spent your whole life feeling like something’s wrong with you. Here’s a radical thought: what if you’re not broken - just different? Welcome to Different, Not Broken, the no-filter, emotionally intelligent, occasionally sweary podcast that challenges the idea that we all have to fit inside neat little boxes to be acceptable. Hosted by L2 (aka Lauren Howard), founder of LBee Health, this show dives into the real, raw and ridiculous sides of being neurodivergent, introverted, chronicall ...
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Analytics Anxiety: Why Numbers Make Me Sweat
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I’m obsessed with my own podcast stats. There! I said it. If the first step is admitting you have a problem, then…well, consider this episode my very public confession. But here’s the real kicker: I never saw this coming. I didn’t realize hitting 'refresh' on the analytics page of my podcast hosting dashboard would become my new form of adrenaline.…
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Behavioral health - why does it have to be so hard?
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Why is behavioral health so impossibly hard to access, navigate, and survive—especially if you’re wired a bit differently? Maybe you’ve asked yourself that before. We have too. Heck, we’ve made a whole business (and apparently, a whole podcast) out of asking exactly that: Why does it have to be so hard? Welcome to “Different, Not Broken”—the podcas…
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Why you have to ask the 'stupid' questions. Seriously. And, Freud's boring. Not opinion. Actual science. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “But, L2, I’d rather set my hair on fire than look clueless in front of a room full of people (or, for that matter, one person I secretly—or not-so-secretly—want to impress).” Hi! I’m Lauren Howard (but you can …
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A paycheck is not a permission slip for abuse
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I'm saying it out loud - a paycheck is not a permission slip for abuse. I added some bullhorn for effect. Hey, It’s "Different, Not Broken", and I’m Lauren Howard — "L2" if you’re friendly or just prefer to keep things efficient. And I’m here to shatter one of the workplace’s worst-kept secrets: the idea that a direct deposit into your bank account…
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Professionalism - a white supremacist scam for your imposter syndrome
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Welcome to "Different, not broken." I’m Lauren Howard—most people call me L2—and I’m here to shake up everything you think you know about 'professionalism'. In this episode, I’m explaining why professionalism, as it’s sold to us, is pretty much bullshit. We’re told we have to fit this narrow, stuffy standard to survive in the workplace, but let’s b…
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You're not supposed to be here and other Dad wisdom
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The world often feels rigged. And this episode is a wake-up call to recognize the barriers that exist for those who don’t fit the traditional mold. In this episode, which is a kind of tribute to my dear departed Dad, I recount some powerful lessons from the man who was a brilliant psychiatrist and my biggest champion. He taught me that if something…
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The importance of chosen family for building community
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I have two cousins. Two. And I didn’t even meet them until we were all adults. So, yeah—when people talk about the support they get from big, extended families, it’s not exactly the world I know. The importance of chosen family You want to talk about family? Mine has never really fit the greeting-card mold. Forget the idea that blood is always thic…
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They Call Me 'The CEO Who Says "Fu*k" On The Internet' - but why?
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I’m all about showing up as my true self, and yeah, that means I drop the F-bomb like it’s confetti at a party. Some folks might be turned off by that, but honestly? I couldn’t give a f...! We need to all be about embracing who we are, flaws and all, and that includes my colorful vocabulary. So in this episode, I want to talk with you about how bei…
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They Shot Him in 12 Seconds — Because He Couldn’t Speak
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This episode is a rallying cry for empathy and understanding, especially for those who are non-verbal or struggle to communicate. Stop calling the police on Brown and Black people Did you catch the story of Victor Perez? If you didn't, I urge you to do so. In this bonus episode of "Different, not broken" I want to explore the layers of miscommunica…
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What is different, not broken? And why am I mortified by it?
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Hi, I'm Lauren Howard. You can call me L2. Everybody does. I'm the CEO who says fuck on the internet a lot. We'll get more into that later... Our podcast "Different, Not Broken" isn't fucking about. We'll explore the often-overlooked dichotomy between being different and feeling broken. It's my jam to recognize individuality, particularly among tho…
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You are different, not broken! And this podcast is for you. The podcast delves into the profound notion that societal norms often dictate how individuals should perceive themselves and their identities. The speakers assert that the premise of conformity is fundamentally flawed; they challenge the idea that one's inherent characteristics warrant cor…
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