In the latest episode of the Empowered Podcast with Dr. Lawrence, he discusses Anxiety, Teens, isolation, and how improperly consuming dopamine can affect our bodies and the hope it has on your mind and body. On today’s podcast, Dr. Salone sits down with Autumn Percival, the reigning Miss Louisiana Port City's Teen. They discuss her organization and how she is working to help and inspire kids to make healthy lifestyle choices, what’s happening in schools, why communication is declining, and how we can start rebuilding real connections. This is a conversation every parent, teen, and community member needs to hear.

Why do people feel alone even in a room full of friends and family?

In the first episode of 2026, Dr. Lawrence Salone breaks down the difference between isolation and withdrawal—and why mixing them up can quietly damage our relationships, confidence, and mental health. Using real-life stories from a holiday gathering (including a surprisingly intense Uno game) and powerful examples from nature, Dr. Lawrence explains how isolation often shows up as “protection”… but is really a sign someone feels vulnerable, disconnected, or “not enough.”

If you’ve been feeling burnt out… there’s a reason.

In this episode with JP Ngo, owner of Our Mom’s Restaurant & Bar, we unpack the three-step slide into burnout and how to stop it before it takes over. In this episode, Dr. Salone lays out the tools to beat distraction, disappointment, and discouragement.