
About this episode
Courtney Lauer (graphic designer, artist) shares her story with Aaron McCall and talks about survival, control, and the strength it takes to turn pain into something honest. She opens up about surviving and processing trauma, rebuilding identity through creativity, and using art to make sense of the things that don’t have easy answers.
Keep up with Courtney Lauer:
courtneylauer.me
IG: @courtneylauer
Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:
Aaron McCall
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Instagram: @aaron_mccall
LinkedIn: Aaron McCall
Co-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:
Joe Matteson
themattesons.co
Instagram: @joe_dustin
Co-Host/Sidekick/Manager:
Amber Gray
Instagram: @bad_ambellina
LinkedIn: Amber Gray
Music:
"Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches
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