About Lauren

A life shaped by Goliaths - and the courage to keep rising

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I’ve met more than one Goliath in my life.

Some arrived in the form of car crashes, concussions, and illnesses that knocked me flat. Others showed up as discrimination, misogyny, bullying, or narcissistic behaviour. And while I dodged the generational bullet of alcoholism, I watched it sink its teeth into people I loved.

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There were seasons where I felt immobilized - full of self-doubt, shrinking myself to keep the peace, and agreeing to things I knew in my bones were wrong. Like many women, I learned to minimize my needs to avoid someone else’s anger.

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But deep down, something stubborn kept flickering.

I credit genetics for a fiercely competitive streak - the part of me that eventually decided to stop cowering and start standing. Not loudly. Not recklessly. Just steadily, bravely, and intentionally.

 

I wouldn’t describe myself as fearless, wise, or extraordinary.

I’m simply someone who’s been in the trenches, learned a lot the hard way, and feels called to share what actually works when you’re facing behaviour that feels intimidating, unpredictable, or downright bullying.

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If Goliath is trampling through your life, my hope is that what I’ve learned can help you stand your ground - with clarity, strength, and dignity.

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The Three Principles That Carried Me Through Every Storm

 

1. Share Gratitude

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Gratitude rewires the brain - literally.

Every time a new Goliath burst into my life, something surprising also happened: a small act of kindness would appear at the exact moment I needed it.

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Even when I felt shaken or overwhelmed, I learned to look for these moments. If I couldn’t return kindness at the time, I found ways to pay it forward later. Gratitude didn’t erase the pain, but it helped me stay grounded and connected to what was still good.

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This is why Daisy & Goliath starts with gratitude - it clears space for courage.

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2. Stay Strong

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You can help your body heal itself.

My body has been through battles — West Nile, Lyme Disease, Mono, Pyrrole Disorder, and the long shadow that PTSD cast over a career I once loved. 

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Somewhere along the way I learned that it takes 17 years for research-proven treatments to become mainstream clinical practice. If I was going to recover, I needed to find complementary and alternative treatments outside of "see your famiy doctor". I had to advocate for myself.

Strength isn’t just physical - it’s emotional endurance, mental toughness, informed choices, and refusing to give up on yourself.

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3. Stand Tall

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We live in a world where bullying, harassment, and threats of violence are increasing — and where women are still socialized to be polite instead of powerful.

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Canada is safer than many places, yes. But women here still face shaming, silencing, coercion, manipulation, and misogyny that chips away at confidence and self-worth.

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Standing tall doesn’t mean being loud.

It means refusing to shrink.

It means responding with clarity instead of reacting in fear.

It means holding your dignity even when someone tries to undermine it.

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This is the core of Daisy & Goliath: quiet strength over chaos.

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Why I Created Daisy & Goliath

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Because too many women feel alone when dealing with high-conflict or bullying behaviour.

 

Because too many blame themselves.

 

Because too many are taught to stay small.

I built Daisy & Goliath to give women the tools I wish I had earlier - calm, practical actions based on the High Conflict Institute® methods. Recognize high conflict personalities and respond with quiet strength. Protect your peace, and rebuild your confidence. 

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You just need to learn how to show up differently.

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Let’s Take the Next Step Together

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You deserve a life where you feel safe, strong, and steady.

If you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.​