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Tatyana Mestechkina, Ph.D. is the Founder and Clinical Director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Better Living. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, practicing in New York, New Jersey and Florida. She has expertise in using evidence-based treatment for obsessive compulsive spectrum and anxiety disorders. She specializes in practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).Instagram: ocdanxietyexpertWebsite: cbtforbetterliving.com

Albano Gega is the CEO and Co -Founder of Alza Ventures, a premier career growth agency. They specialize in career reinvention for mid - level professionals who want to transition into a new role or industry. He is a former professional athlete, 2x founder, career strategist and startup aficionado. You can find Albano on LinkedIn where he posts about career strategy, entrepreneurship, and leadership. With over 20,000+ hours of 1:1 coaching, he has worked with corporate professionals across industries, ex-military, retired athletes, and startup executives in helping them transition successfully into the next stage of their careers. Want to take control and build your ideal career faster? Take your first step by listening to this podcast! LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/albano-gegaEmail: albano@alzaventures.comBook a call if you want to land your next opportunity impossibly fast: https://calendly.com/albanocoach/quickchat

Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist and created and founded the company Schizophrenic.NYC. Michelle was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at 22, after a misdiagnosis of Bipolar at age 18.  At 27, Michelle decided to use her artistic talents, and fearless personality to do something that could benefit the mental health community.  In May 2015, she founded the company Schizophrenic.NYC, which is a clothing line with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health.Instagram: @schizophrenic.nyc

Nicole Mendoza is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York and is the owner and sole clinician at the private practice, Know Your Soul Therapy. Nicole works primarily with young women processing through symptoms of anxiety and grief at her practice and strives to create a welcoming and safe place for those in need. Nicole also works as an EAP counselor in NYC, is certified in CBT and EMDR, and is passionate about serving her community.    

Brooke is a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and licensed clinical social worker specializing in addiction services for individuals, families and adolescents. More information on addiction services and the therapy process can be found at www.gaininggracellc.com.

Hi there! I'm Jess and I'm a masters level clinician in the state of Florida! By day - I am a therapist at a virtual mental health community clinic and by night (and weekends), I own my own private practice where I offer virtual individual and couples counseling sessions. My passion for mental well-being stems from my own personal experiences with panic disorder, specific phobia, and being a psychiatric patient in the past. My goal in life is to help mental health get to a place where it is talked about as openly and non-chalantly as physical health, with little to no stigmatization attached!

Erica Leon, MS, RD, CEDRD, runs a non-diet group nutrition practice in White Plains, NY. With more than 30 years of experience, she and her team help individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating to develop a positive relationship with food, weight and body image. Erica has a special interest in helping women women at midlife, menopause and beyond to break free from toxic diet culture messages that promote disordered eating. Erica is certified as an eating disorder dietitian with The International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals, and as an Intuitive Eating Counselor. Erica is also certified as a Body Positive Facilitator with The Body Positive Organization. Erica has written many professional articles on nutrition, is a frequent speaker on topics such as eating disorder treatment and prevention and belongs to many professional organizations including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and the Academy of Eating Disorders.Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/erica.leon.nutrition/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaleonnutrition https://www.instagram.com/ericaleonnutrition/https://twitter.com/ericaleonRDNhttps://www.pinterest.com/nutrafit1/ Other stuff:Online intuitive eating courses available: https:// ericaleonnutrition.teachable.com/

Gavriela Powers is a survivor of domestic violence and a certified, faith-based counselor who shares her healing wisdom through the books she writes and the art she creates on Instagram. She also offers free email counseling to survivors via the free counseling form on her website as a means of sowing back into the trauma survivor community.Instagram: @not.a.doormat

Erica Zisman is a cclinical Therapist from New York that runs her own private practice. She believes in fostering growth and acceptance amongst families. More information can be found on therapywithericaz.com and on Instagram @therapywitherica.

Gillian Barkalow is a Health, Wellness and Fitness Coach who specializes in Night Eating Syndrome. She has written a guide to overcoming Night Eating Syndrome, provides 1/1 coaching and shares her own personal experiences on social media to help others.Instagram: gillianyoungfit

Debbie is a psychotherapist with a private practice in New York City, where she has specialized in trauma, grief, and loss. Interweaving eastern philosophy, energy healing, and spiritual practices from cultures around the world, Debbie bridges together traditions of ancient and modern, east and west, the wisdom of the ages, and the many different ways people have ritualized grief and healing. She uses time-honored practices to inform the tools she shares with readers and clients.Debbie holds a deep curiosity and interest in how people have been dealing with grief and loss since the beginning of time. She helps normalize common feelings and experiences for people who are grieving, and holds space for each of us to experience grief in our own way and time, because grief is not linear. There are many gifts that accompany loss, including spiritual awakenings, discovering the connection with forever love, developing deep compassion, and grateful appreciation for the blessings along the way - from grief to healing to transformation and joy. Debbie has walked this path throughout her life and wants to help you on your path from grief to joy.Prior to becoming a therapist she had a successful career in the financial industry for over twenty years. Debbie has a Master's Degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University and completed a two year post-graduate Advanced Trauma Studies program at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy. In 2012 she received the NYU Steinhardt Award for Outstanding Clinical Service. Her book, "You Are Not Alone" is the 2018 Winner of the Foreword INDIES 2018 Book Awards, Grief/Grieving, and an Award Finalist in Health: Psychology/Mental Health 2019 International Book Awards. With the connection of a shared experience, Debbie guides the reader through grief to transformation and a new beginning.Website: https://www.debbieaugenthaler.com

Naomi, also known as Namaste Nay on social media, is a Spiritual Entrepreneur & Manifestation Coach. She helps her clients manifest the life of their dreams, with intention and achieve optimal health & wealth through the manifestation modalities she teaches. Naomi holds virtual and in person moon rituals on every new and full moon of the month called Moon Flows and also offers 1-1 tarot coaching sessions as well as 1-1 Reiki energy healing. She is a vegan and a dog mom of 3.Instagram: _namaste_nay

Holly Terry is the author of Power Boundaries: Own Your Energy & Ditch Toxic Relationships. She's been on a wild ride to redesign her life, write a book about her lessons and help others connect with their true selves so they can discover what they really want and reclaim the energy they need to pursue it. She runs her own self-paced online bootcamp leads you through the process of becoming your own S.H.E.R.O. in 5 steps:1. Slow down to hear your true self    2. Harness the wisdom of your patterns 3. Execute boundaries to protect your energy4. Recreate and attract the relationships you really want 5. Own your power and march with an open heartIn this process you will learn and implement the power boundaries process in your own life so you can stop the drain and resentment which is keeping you from your path.

Cory George is a trauma and crisis counselor, media coach, anger management expert, and multimedia host and producer. He has appeared on NBC, FOX, CBS, and OWN Network and various other media outlets.  His book, Sit or Stand 2.0 chronicles a young boy's journey from being a victim of childhood rape, molestation, abandonment, and bullying into a man filled with purpose & power.  Instagram: @corygeorgecares

An anonymous person talks with Community Soulful to discuss mental health stigmas, how to live with mental health being compromised by physical health disruptions, and how to find strategies on bettering mental health throughout time and circumstances. Questions:-What is celiac disease?- How has it directly impacted your life and your mental health?- You are currently in your mid-sixties but have opened up before about seeking therapy in the 1980s, what was your experience with seeking therapy then?-How are ways you live through celiac disease and work towards better mental health now?- If anyone is listening now and they have dietary issues affecting their life and their mental health, what best piece of advice would you be able to provide?Instagram: communitysoulful

Taylor is a blogger that talks about body confidence, acceptance through yoga, and honest real talk. On this podcast Taylor goes through ways of learning to love and accept yourself, how to be comfortable in your own skin, and create a better relationship with no just your outer self but your inner voice.Instagram: @taylorstracks

Emily is a therapist that owns her own practice in Ohio. This week she key note speaker for  “Should I See A Therapist?” This podcast discusses how to seek a therapist, ways of financing, and overcoming the stigmas for both client and therapist on seeking therapy. In her private practice she focuses on helping you learn to love yourself first, so you can build the confidence to live the life you deserve.Instagram: _psych.nerd_

Kiana Daniels, also known as "The Move On Coach," is the author of “Girl, Move On” & “Tamia And Moe" Parts I & II. Kiana joins with Community Soulful and discusses how to: realize you're in a toxic relationship, love yourself, become a better partner, date smarter, and most importantly.. how to move on.Instagram: @authorkianadaniels

Eeva Edds is a licensed professional counselor that specializes in OCD, BFRB's, anxiety, and PTSD. She has a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Lisensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas.Eeva works with courageous and strong people every day. Her clients often come to me in deep suffering, either because they are experiencing disturbing intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, anxiety, or have lived through traumatic events. She feels very lucky to be able to guide them through their suffering and help them realize their strength. Every time a person chooses value-driven action over avoidance, they learn something new. Being able to witness this process is humbling and I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to do what I do.Eeva can be contacted via email at eeva@hcfvl.com or by phone at 713-331-5538 ext. 3. Instagram: @eevaeddslpc. 

Dr. Elizabeth Gordon is a clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, depression, and anxiety. On this podcast she focuses on what body dissatisfaction and eating disorders are as well as how to address them in a social media and diet culture world.Instagram: @drelizabethgordon

Community Soulful is a podcast where we seek mental health, fitness, and wellness professionals to voice their expertise and experience. Our mission is to create an open community of support, empowerment, and holistic education. When you think you are alone, just remember - you are really a part of a soulful community.