In this episode of Hello Void, host Kate Paullin dives into a mind-expanding conversation with somatic educator and inner world architect Lawrence Gold. What unfolds is a deep exploration of the underlying mechanics of stress, the fragility of modern community, and a radically empowering framework for navigating life: the Four Core Muscles of Intelligence — attention, intention, memory, and imagination.
Inside this episode:
* Why most of us are “driving with a flat tire” emotionally—and how to fix it
* How these four mental faculties operate like muscles (and how to build coordination between them)
* The real reason stress feels inescapable in 2025
* Lawrence’s invention: the Gold Key Release, a simple technique to dissolve overwhelm at the root
* The difference between getting curious and forcing curiosity (spoiler: one helps, the other backfires)
* Why the best ideas you need might be the ones you’ve already dismissed
This one’s for anyone feeling like their brain is buffering… and longing for clarity, groundedness, and some actual inner peace (without needing to move to Bali).
💡 Quote to keep in your pocket: “Stop thinking. Just for a few seconds at a time. Then do it again.”
Lawrence’s Free Gift From the Episode:
Here’s a free audio guide to Lawrence’s Gold Key Release on the theme of “What To Do” — a tool to help you strip away mental static and find real clarity, fast: https://www.dropbox.com/t/WFwhEEj17HOKbG1v
About Lawrence Gold
Lawrence Gold is a somatic educator with over three decades of experience in Hanna Somatic Education®, originally trained by its founder, Thomas Hanna, Ph.D. He’s worked in clinical rehab settings and developed powerful self-guided programs for those navigating chronic stress, pain, and overwhelm.
Known for his sharp mind and integrative approach, Lawrence blends neuroscience, personal development, and spiritual insight into a framework that’s both practical and transformative. He walks the talk—literally—and believes healing starts by restoring the body’s natural intelligence.
💻 Website: https://somatics.com/
About Kate Paullin
Hi, I’m Kate Paullin, a holistic depth coach, reflective writer, and deeply curious human. My mission at this point in my life is to connect with and help people who are done outsourcing their answers and want to build a stronger relationship with themselves so they can actually enjoy being human in all of its messy glory.
My approach is grounded in self-compassion, emotional agility, and honoring your natural energy patterns. After learning I’m AuDHD at 38 and becoming an entrepreneur at 40, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to embrace who you are in a world that doesn’t always get you. But I also know the power that comes from owning your strengths, doing what interests you, and letting that guide your way forward. That’s why I do what I do.
If you’re ready to navigate life on your own terms, book a free Dopamine Discovery Session and let’s connect!
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