Welcome to Break the Silence with Kath, the podcast where we share powerful stories of resilience, faith, and healing.

Today, I am honoured to introduce a very inspiring guest, Lauren Roskilly , an accomplished author, coach, and speaker who is dedicated to improving mental health and well-being.

Lauren specializes in Christian-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, combining faith with proven techniques to help individuals, churches, and organizations around the world achieve mental and spiritual transformation.


She is the founder of 'Mindful of Christ' and a three-time bestselling author whose work continues to impact lives globally.

But Lauren’s journey hasn’t been without its struggles. She has bravely overcome personal battles with depression, anxiety, and self-harm, finding strength and transformation through her faith in Christ.

Now, she uses her experiences to help others find hope and healing through her books, talks, courses, and self-publishing services.

Lauren is also a proud mom of two, a 2023 BipolarBrave Mental Health & Faith Award recipient, and holds qualifications in Health and Social Care, CBT, and life coaching.

Connect with Lauren on Facebook, her website and YouTube.

Get ready for an incredible conversation about faith, mental health, and how God can transform even the darkest moments into light.

Lauren, welcome to the podcast!

In today’s episode , we are honoured to welcome Anna Astwood, a passionate advocate and educator dedicated to ending teenage dating violence.

Anna is the co-founder and co-president of Love Doesn’t Hurt Inc., a nonprofit organization that works tirelessly to educate, empower, and support communities in fostering healthy relationships among teens.

As a survivor of sexual assault at just 12 years old and teenage dating violence during high school, Anna has firsthand experience with the pain, trauma, and silence that can accompany relationship abuse.

Her journey of healing and her willingness to share her story have fueled her mission to create change.

Anna spent over 11 years as a high school counsellor where she supported at-risk teens, led mentoring programs, and provided critical counselling interventions.

Her work centers on teaching adolescents what healthy relationships look like, setting boundaries, and empowering survivors to find their voices.

Through Love Doesn’t Hurt, Anna is raising awareness about a topic that is often overlooked and uncomfortable to discuss.

She’s determined to build a culture that cultivates respect, empowerment, and love for all.

You can connect with Anna on her Website, Facebook and Instagram.

Join us as Anna shares her story and discusses her efforts to give hope to survivors and prevent teenage dating violence.

Today on Break the Silence with Kath, we have the incredible Laura Padgett. Laura is a multi-published, award-winning author, dancer, and storyteller, who has spent over seven decades finding her place and purpose in the world.


As an adult child of alcoholics, Laura's early years were marked by challenges in understanding relationships and discovering self-worth.

Yet, through years of faith, resilience, and personal work, she has transformed from victim to victor and moved from tears to triumph.

Laura’s journey is not only inspiring but also deeply rooted in her faith. By God’s grace, she’s come to see her story through the lens of love, healing, and hope in Christ, and she passionately shares these insights through her books, blog, and podcast.

Her works, including Dolores, Like the River and Jesus in Shorts: Twenty-five Short Stories of Life-Changing Jesus Moments, have resonated with readers across the world.

Her writing often appears in Chicken Soup for the Soul and various Christian publications, where she encourages others to find purpose at every stage of life.

In 2020, on her 70th birthday, Laura launched her podcast, Livin’ What You’re Given, an extension of her popular blog.

Through her platform, Laura connects with audiences using humour and authenticity, always emphasizing that we each have value and purpose, no matter our age or background.

Laura holds an MA in storytelling through creative movement, and her love for dance and the arts has been a beautiful form of self-expression and healing.

Now living in Montrose, Colorado, with her husband Keith, Laura continues to inspire as a wife, mother, grandmother, and proud Colorado native.

Connect with Laura on her Website

Join us as we dive into her incredible story of faith, resilience, and the wisdom she’s gained along the way.