Rohan Parrant Method

Beyond Meditation: Trauma-Informed Mindfulness with Laura Fettes

Rohan Parrant Season 1 Episode 36

In this episode of the Wrong Message podcast, Laura Fettes joins the conversation to discuss how mindfulness can be reimagined for modern, trauma-affected lives. She shares her journey from psychology classrooms to frontline mental health education, highlighting why trauma-informed approaches are crucial—especially in professions marked by vicarious trauma.

Laura speaks to the limitations of traditional meditation and introduces accessible alternatives like external mindfulness and daily rituals. The discussion spans self-regulation, nervous system awareness, and why self-care isn’t optional for high-performing professionals. Listeners also get a preview of her upcoming book, The Mindful Explorer, packed with actionable strategies and compassionate insight.

Whether you're new to mindfulness or seeking a more grounded, real-world approach to mental wellness, this episode delivers powerful takeaways you can apply right away.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why traditional meditation doesn’t work for everyone—and what to do instead
  • The realities of vicarious trauma for frontline workers
  • The power of daily routines as moments for mindfulness
  • How to tune into the body’s subtle cues and regulate stress in real-time
  • How The Mindful Explorer bridges science, self-awareness, and actionable practices

About Rohan

Rohan Parrant is a counsellor, coach, speaker and wellbeing strategist dedicated to helping individuals and leaders live, perform and lead without burning out. With over two decades of experience across construction, trades, corporate, education and youth services, he brings a grounded, no-BS approach to personal development, mental health and leadership.

On The Rohan Parrant Method podcast, Rohan dives into honest, practical conversations with everyday people, thought leaders and high performers to explore what it really means to grow, heal and lead well—especially under pressure. From burnout and mindset to trauma, resilience and self-awareness, this is the show for people who want to go deeper, feel stronger, and show up better in all areas of life.

With a background that bridges real-world grit and emotional depth, Rohan knows what it takes to rise after setbacks, push past mental barriers, and keep showing up with integrity. His episodes are packed with raw insights, grounded tools and powerful stories that challenge the status quo and call you to step into something greater.

Whether you're rebuilding, evolving or just curious, Rohan’s method is real, relatable and always rooted in lived experience.

Connect with Rohan:
Website: rohanparrant.com

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