MainLine Pro Counseling

10/27/2025

I took a break from social media this summer… not because I had to, but because I needed to.

I wanted to be present—with my family, my child, and myself.
To have slow mornings without rushing to check notifications.
To play, rest, travel a little, and actually feel the moments I’ve been missing in the noise.

And no—I wasn’t “doing nothing.”
I read books I’ve been putting off.
I played in the sand with my little one.
I recorded a new podcast episode.
I wrote a few blogs that had been sitting in my drafts for months.
I tried new recipes, wandered through ancient ruins, and stood still—mesmerized by the beauty of the world.

That time away reminded me what’s truly important: connection, curiosity, laughter, and the people right in front of me.

As a therapist (and a mom), I talk about rest and boundaries all the time—but this was my reminder to actually practice them. I needed to reset and recharge—and honestly, you might too.

These are the 5 lessons that helped me come back feeling grounded and realigned—with my work, my family, and myself. 💛

💬 Which one resonates most with you? Or maybe you’re in your own “step back” season—tell me what it’s teaching you.

🌿 Sometimes the reset we need isn’t another goal or plan—it’s simply presence.

10/06/2025

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege and a wonderful opportunity of being a guest on the ‘I am One Podcast’, where I shared my personal and professional journey with birth trauma and medical gaslighting that I experienced. It was a wonderful opportunity to open up a conversation about our experiences during labor and how that shapes our perception of who we are, what happened to us, and how we cope with all the invisible, isolated, and often dismissed feelings associated with it…. Read more in my newest blog post below:

Explore how birth trauma and medical gaslighting affect mothers beyond a healthy baby, impacting mental health, trust, and postpartum healing.

09/03/2025

Thank you I Am One Podcast for having me! 🎙️
�A huge thank you to Dani & Emily, the amazing co-hosts, for giving me the space to share my story and, hopefully, empower others to speak up and find their voice—the voice I once thought I didn’t have.

In this episode, I open up about both my personal and professional experiences with birth trauma and medical gaslighting—conversations we need to start having more openly.

And for a true motherhood moment 😅… skip to minute 68 to hear my baby’s very long (and very loud) “Mamaaaaa!” Yep, this is motherhood in its rawest form. :)

I hope this episode inspires you to listen, share, and most importantly—find your own voice. 🎙️✨

Meet Karolina Lazarov, LPC, PMH-C!

Karolina is a licensed professional counselor, behavior specialist, and certified perinatal mental health professional. She’s also the PSI coordinator for Poland, working to expand access to resources and support in both Europe and the U.S.

From enduring medical gaslighting and birth trauma to reclaiming her voice and helping others do the same, her voice is a powerful one!

Listen now wherever you get podcasts!