Dreams….They are gifts from our heart. They give us hope and purpose and the promise of possibility… And, they breathe life into our souls… We all have them. And, we hope they all come true. But, how do we make that happen? Clinical psychotherapist, Loren Mercola teaches us how: Lead with your heart, not with your fears! Too many of us allow our fears to derail us from our dreams. We lose course and forget our compass is with us always. Our hearts know the way and will lead us there So, don’t let your fears determine your destiny. Live the life of your dreams when you lead with your heart, not with your fears… IS THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING NOW THE LIFE THAT WANTS TO LIVE IN YOU? If not, Loren Mercola, lcsw, cadc can help! She is a clinical psychotherapist, life coach, relationship counselor, sex therapist, school social worker, addiction counselor and owner of life matters, inc. With a collaborative counseling/coaching style, Loren offers guidance, support, education and strategies to empower you to achieve your goals and live your BEST life by being your BEST self! Loren is honored to be a speaker for TEDx Oak Park Women. She is excited to share her insights and her story in hopes of inspiring you to “lead with your heart, not with your fears” and achieve momentum moving forward! Loren has also appeared as an expert commentator on OWN TV (Oprah Winfrey Network).In her free time, Loren is an avid foodie who loves traveling, running, yoga, kickboxing, playing golf, volunteering for Misericordia and enjoying all of the magnificent cultural activities in her hometown of Chicago. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx