Lauren Brownstein

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

Fitness is my best medicine. After navigating depression and anxiety, I’ve learned that movement is essential to my self-care. I use fitness to regulate my nervous system, support mental health and build self-esteem from the inside out. As a trauma therapist, I integrate these principles into my work by helping clients use embodied practices to release stress, restore regulation and build confidence, resilience and self-trust.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

I stay fit through movement that empowers and grounds me. Group fitness boxing classes give me community, confidence and an outlet for stress. Strength training helps me feel strong, capable and embodied. Outdoor walks and hiking connect me to nature, slow my nervous system and bring me back to center. Fitness is how I build resilience, presence and deep self-trust.

What would you do with $20,000?

$20k would allow me to significantly reduce my student loan debt, creating financial stability and freedom as I relocate from TN to NV. This support would help me establish housing, rebuild routines and invest in a lifestyle that prioritizes access to nature, fitness, and community- the pillars that are foundational elements for my mental health, long-term well-being and professional sustainability.