Mental Wealth: Thrive with Emotional Intelligence & Creative Power

Transform your life with tools to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Embrace authentic relationships, deeper self-awareness, and creative fulfillment to align your life with who you truly are.

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    Are you craving...

    • Deeper emotional connection and ease in navigating life’s experiences?
    • Genuine relationships that truly reflect and celebrate who you are?
    • Creative fulfillment that energizes every aspect of your life?
    • Authentic connections that enrich both personal and professional journeys?

    Welcome! I’m Lauren Polly, here to guide you in cultivating emotional intelligence, building resilience, and unlocking your unique creative gifts. It’s not just about managing stress—it’s about embracing your full potential and living a richly aligned life. Together, we’ll create mental wealth that empowers you to navigate challenges and connect deeply with yourself and others.

    “Lauren is a wonder. When I began working with her, I wanted to rediscover my power. What I experienced was my true self and my body. These two things, opened me to an expanded awareness, which helped me to realize not only my true identity, but how I can use this to create possibilities. Working with Lauren is a wondrous adventure, and a gift that you give yourself.”

    ~ Renee, Author and Screenwriter, Oregon

    Lauren Polly leading a workshop on balancing ambition and well-being for entrepreneurs and creators.

    “Lauren’s openness about the ups and downs of her own journey is so relatable. She reminded me that the world is ready for me as is, warts and all!”

    ~ Rebecca, Entrepreneur & Coach

    Interview with PBS's Jim Masters: Emotional Intelligence & The Power of Empathy: Embracing Self-Awareness and the Gift in Our Differences

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    Breaking Free from Labels: My Journey to Mental Wealth through Holistic Care and Energetic Psychology

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    “A note to express my appreciation and gratitude for what you brought to Transport Topanga Literary Festival. It’s amazing to me that a person can be a container for so much transformation and still hold a brilliant, genuine smile and bounce in their step. Your triumph over doctors and labeling and pain is truly inspiring and educational. I hope our paths cross again.”

    ~ Kim, Director of Topanga Literary Festival

    Podcast & Blog Mental Wealth: Coming Back to Wholeness

    Explore tools, insights, and inspiration to help you build emotional intelligence, unlock creativity, and form authentic connections. Each episode and article explores practical ways to navigate life's dynamics, empowering you to create a more fulfilling, balanced, and aligned life. 

    “I was so surprised at how much we covered on the call! I left with so much clarity on what was holding me back and an acknowledgment of who I truly am and who I am already being!"

    ~ Cheryl, Healer & Yoga Teacher

    Two images of Lauren Polly: the first shows her at a panel discussion on mental health and creativity at the Topanga Literary Festival, seated with other speakers as the host introduces them; the second shows her speaking to a student at a self-care workshop.

    For Companies Cultivating Collaborative, Supportive Teams

    Empower your team with keynotes and workshops that foster positive dynamics, resolve conflicts, and build a cohesive, supportive workplace. Strengthen communication, enhance collaboration, and create an environment where every member feels valued and empowered.

    “Lauren’s true gift lies in her ability to connect – whether that is one on one or in a group of 100+. I’ve sat in her presence in both circumstances and truly felt seen, heard, and inspired to take action on the tools she shares.”

    ~ LeAnn, HR Manager, Los Angeles

    “I was impressed at Lauren’s vast knowledge base, real-life examples, and the simple tools she shared. I was particularly impressed that she invited group participation and fielded questions so that everyone got help on the issues that were directly impacting them. We all left with a lot of practical tips to help lead our team into healthier dynamics.”

    ~ Joe, Cardiac Rehab Manager, Los Angeles

    Lauren Polly Speaking on Self-Care and Emotional Intelligence to Hospital Leaders

    Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Talk About Mental Health

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    For Creators Unlocking Your Authentic Creative Voice

    Harness your creative potential. Learn to confidently share your ideas, balance ambition with well-being, and build authentic connections with your audience—all while finding flow in your work.

    “Lauren's insight and awareness created so much space for me, allowing my creativity to flow more freely. My writing feels more fluid, and the blocks that once held me back have disappeared. The hesitation and doubt that used to stop me are no longer distractions, and my work now feels lighter and more playful. I'm so grateful for the gift of your guidance, Lauren, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you. Thank you for helping me step into my true creative potential!”

    ~ Chrissy, Writer, Artist, Mom

    The Other Side of Bipolar Lauren’s Best-Selling & Multi-Award-Winning Book

    The Other Side of Bipolar offers hope and a fresh perspective on mental illness, challenging the traditional view of it as a debilitating disease. This unique blend of memoir and self-help invites readers to reexamine their definitions of mental health and consider new possibilities for understanding and embracing their own experiences.

    Cover of Lauren Polly's multi-award-winning and best-selling book, The Other Side of Bipolar.

    “The Other Side of Bipolar sits apart from other autobiographical surveys of psychological struggles, offering readers the rare opportunity to explore and utilize many of the gifts formerly identified as disabilities. Any who have faced such a diagnosis will find this an inspiring, engrossing saga which offers hope, revelation, and much food for thought as it follows a journey that takes the identification of 'bipolar' and turns it upside down.”

    ~ Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

    “This intensely honest and insightful book is impossible to put down. From the first page, the story of this girl's struggle and courage drew me in so powerfully that I read the book in one sitting. I feel as if the author were a close personal friend, she is so soul-baring. Not only does she master the intensities of loneliness and being "other," she always shows compassion for everyone who was involved along the way. There is no blame or wrongness assigned to anyone. Soaring far above the hopes that even her family had for her, just to be able to survive and function, Lauren Polly is not only outwardly extremely successful, she has more awareness of herself and the world than most people. For those who have been given labels and who have been assumed to be less than or too different, this book is a lighthouse leading out of ostracism into possibility and joy. For those who have felt wrong, lonely and just out of place, this book shows how difference could be extra gifts and capacities, a greater contribution to our world. This is a hero's tale par excellence, which also happens to be a true story. I would add 5 more stars.”

    ~ Anonymous Amazon Review

    Lauren’s Mission

    I believe that true success and happiness come from deeply understanding yourself, navigating your ever-changing emotions, and forming authentic connections with others. My mission is to guide you in developing emotional intelligence as the foundation of your life, helping you embrace your unique strengths, unlock your creative potential, and build deeper, more meaningful relationships. Together, we’ll transform challenges into opportunities for growth, resilience, and genuine connection, empowering you to thrive and create a fulfilling life that goes beyond labels and limitations.

    “I am always captivated by Lauren’s unique ability to identify core issues with such dynamic awareness. In her presence, I immediately feel a sense of relaxation—it’s clear she has my back. Her openness about her failures, transforming them into strengths and opportunities, is truly inspiring. Being a part of her community and watching her navigate the adventure of life inspires me to discover my own truth and let my voice be heard.”

    ~ Stacey, Paris

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    About Lauren

    I’m Lauren Polly, MEd—a speaker, coach, and best-selling, multi-award-winning author with a passion for helping individuals, teams, and creators discover the power of emotional intelligence and authentic connection. With over 20 years of experience in Communication Disorders, I've dedicated my career to supporting people who struggle to build connections and express themselves. This journey has fueled my love for interpersonal dynamics and emotional awareness as the true "secret sauce" to success in all areas of life.

    My own path, which I share in my book, The Other Side of Bipolar, offers hope and a fresh perspective on mental health. Through my journey, I invite others to reexamine their perceptions of mental illness—not as a debilitating disease but as a sign of unique capacities and emotional intelligence that are not yet fully understood. By exploring these possibilities, I discovered that true fulfillment comes from embracing our differences, going beyond labels, and harnessing our unique strengths. This perspective has empowered me to help others find peace, joy, and the courage to live a life far beyond what they may have thought possible.

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