The Wondering Mind

In an all new episode I chat with Mindfulness Coach @mindfulnesswithbradley (Bradley Butcher).Bradley shares why he was hesitant to start therapy and mindfulness practices. Bradley also shares ways he was able to manage and overcome frequent panic attacks through out his adulthood + much more. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Book A Mindfulness Session with Bradley Follow Bradley ------------------------------------------------------------------

In today's episode I chat with third time guest John Sovec. John is a speaker, motivator, author, therapist & coach. Today John shares his insight, perspective and knowledge on the process of supporting ⁠#lgbtqia⁠+ youth and their families during the coming out/coming in process. John also shares some details on his brand new book, Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your #LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out & Beyond⁠ We also talk about how sexuality can effect ones mental health, why it's so important for parent's to learn how to listen and support their LGBTQIA+ child as well as tips on how to best navigate raising an LQBTQIA+ kid. --------------------------------------------------- Follow John: Instagram- @johnsovectherapy Twitter: @JohnSovec Website: https://www.johnsovec.com/ Purchase the Book: Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your #LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out & Beyond ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Today's guest is Schroeder Stribling. Schroeder is the President and CEO of Mental Health America, the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. She is a lifelong social justice advocate with over 20 years of experience managing organizations focused on mental health, homelessness, poverty, and racial justice.  Prior to joining Mental Health America, Stribling was the CEO at N Street Village, a nonprofit providing housing support services for women and families in Washington, DC. Under her leadership, N Street Village expanded from one to eight locations. She helped diversify revenue streams, create partnerships with government entities, lead city-wide policy initiatives on homelessness, and acquire a smaller nonprofit organization. Prior to her time at N Street Village, Stribling was a Senior Social Worker at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital, where she was responsible for the implementation of new mental health programs in the inner-city Head Start school system. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Clinical Social Worker and served as a Coordinator for the Dual Diagnosis Program on the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit at Suburban Hospital, which is now a part of Johns Hopkins.  Stribling received a bachelor's degree in political science from Wellesley College, a master's in social work from Smith College School for Social Work, and a certificate in nonprofit management from Georgetown University. She speaks and writes frequently on topics related to mental health and racial and economic equity and is an ever-passionate spokesperson for mental health. Today Schroeder opens up about her own personal mental health journey and shares what helps her maintain her brain while operating as the CEO of Mental Health America. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In today's episode Emily chat's with Tanya Cole-Lesnick LCSW. Tanya has been a psychotherapist (licensed clinical social worker) and coach since 1995. She received her master's degree in social work from New York University after group therapy changed her life. She has extensive experience in outpatient hospital mental health, private practice, and wellness center settings. From those experiences over the years she has identified her most important focus—helping people to live lives that light them up. In this episode Tanya talks about her own personal experience with group therapy, how it changed her life for the better especially when it comes to relationships and why she decided to pursue her degree in social work. She also shares with us the potential that group therapy can have on one's healing journey that can be experienced when you allow yourself to get outside your comfort zone and dig deep into your feelings. Follow Tanya Book with Tanya ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Today is a milestone! February 9th is not only Emily's birthday, but it marks the 3 year anniversary since the show started! We have also hit 100 episodes! In celebration of these events, today is a solo episode and Emily goes back in time to share some of her experiences over the past 3 years, what she has learned and ways that she has managed to overcome some challenging times. Follow Emily The Wondering Mind Website --------------------------------------------------------- Learn About MiNdFEST 2023 Follow MiNDFEST --------------------------------------------------------- Follow YPAL Learn more about YPAL ---------------------------------------------------------

Meet today's guest Mik Neubeur. MiK is a mental health advocate who lives with bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ADHD. Mik shares her story online with others through TikTok & Instagram. Mik is passionate about positively impacting the mental health world and does so by sharing her personal experiences & by providing a safe and inclusive community for people living with Bipolar disorder and mental health issues. Today Mik shares a bit about her mental health journey but she mostly deep dives into the project she has been working on with Matcha Health. They have been collaborating and working on creating an amazing new app that is focused on mental health and over all wellbeing. The goal is to provide a safe, inclusive and free space where folx from all different walks of life can join in on conversations and create content meant to help educate, encourage and provide support for others. Mik shares some exclusive insight and details on what this app will be like and how it will hopefully change the game when it comes to social media and healthcare. Follow Mik Mik's LinkTree Learn More About MATCHA Health Follow Matcha ---------------------------------------------------------

Meet Tanisha Shedden, Tanisha is on a mission to make therapy and trauma education more accessible. With rising waitlists and limited practitioners, therapy is losing availability. Tanisha spreads mental health information, creates online learning and healing options for individuals who cannot access therapy, and spreads awareness about trauma. As a childhood trauma survivor who has overcome harrowing challenges, she is on a mission to heal the world, and change the mental health space. In today's episode Tanisha deep dives into her story of childhood sexual abuse and how that trauma effected the rest of her life. Her story is a powerful tale of learning how to overcome trauma in order to become her best self. Her story and willingness to heal has also lead her to become a therapist by helping children & survivors of abuse. ** This episode can be triggering for some listeners, please listen with caution.** --------------------------------------------------------- Follow Tanisha Check out Tanisha's Resources ---------------------------------------------------------

Meet today's guest Elizabeth Friedman! Elizabeth Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor in New York. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, low self-esteem, ADHD, and interpersonal skills. She loves to use humor and weird analogies when talking about life hacks for mental health. Elizabeth is a new mom and is passionate about all things health related. In today's episode Elizabeth deep dives into the topic of Negative Self Talk. She provides insight as to why it's human nature to default to the negative and she also provides a handful of tools you can integrate into your own daily routine in order to help combat negative self talk and retrain your brain to change the narrative to a more positive and healthy perspective. Follow Elizabeth Book an appointment ---------------------------------------------------------

Meet today's guest, Nicole Davis-Bartlett. Nicole believes we all have the ability to self-heal in some capacity and she wanted to run a business that offered holistic health options to embrace that. Nicole spent 10 years in biotechnology managing global brands that benefited immunity through nutrition. This engrained the understanding of preventative health for longevity and she felt the need to share this information with her community. Nicole opened the Cave in 2015, completed her Breath Certification in 2019 and Reiki Master certification in 2021. In today's episode spirituality, self healing and holistic tools are the main topics of conversation. Nicole shares why she decided to open Louisville Salt Cave & how beneficial it can be for your overall health & wellbeing. Nicole also stresses the importance of why slowing down, grounding and aligning your chakras are so important to learn how to master if you're wanting to live a happier and more fulfilled life. Lastly, Nicole provides some helpful breathing techniques that will help you if you find yourself panicking, stressing out or if you just need to recenter yourself. Follow Nicole Follow Louisville Salt Cave Book an appointment (Use code WONDER22 for $12 off your first HaloTherapy session) ---------------------------------------------------------

Meet today's guest Zane Landin! Zane has a strong passion for academics, design, social issues, creative writing, and learning new things all the time. Zane's mission is to inspire individuals and communities to tap into their unlimited potential. In today's episode Zane chats with Emily about his mental health journey & how through his mental health advocacy he was able to partake in the MTV's Youth Action Forum in Washington DC. Zane also speaks on the importance of setting boundaries, his mission to change the media's narrative on mental health and SO much more. Follow Zane Positive Vibes Magazine MTV's Youth Action Forum Read More About Zane- US Reporter ---------------------------------------------------------

This week's guest is Tara Swann. Tara is an Emotional Empowerment Coach and a mum of two beautiful boys. Her main passion in life is to help others do what she did - transform chronic anxiety, low confidence and self-doubt into lasting unconditional happiness and self-love. After transforming her own life through emotional empowerment practices, Tara couldn't help but feel called to inspire others to do the same. In today's episode Tara drops so many gems of insight, empowerment and wisdom. She provides tips on how to work through your emotions when triggered. She also shares with us her experience of growing up with chronic anxiety and depression and how she was able to work through her emotions, change her perspective and achieve a healthy mindset. Follow Tara Book Tara Resources Mentioned: The Completion Process by Teal Swan -----------------------------------------------

Meet today's guest, Miesha Rice MSW. In 2013, Miesha earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Maryland Graduate School of Social Work, one of the top Social Work schools in the nation. She was trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Substance Use, Mental Health Policy, Family Therapy, and Management and Community Organizing. Miesha also served as the 2013 Student Commencement Speaker, where she gave a roaring speech on behalf of her graduating class. Today, Miesha Rice serves as the first African American female to oversee program operations for the Adult Drug Treatment Court for Baltimore City's Circuit Court. She has even received a certification from the State of MD as a specialist to assist victims and witnesses of crime. In our interview Miesha shares with us how her Mother's diagnosis with breast cancer motivated her to pivot from a career in the entertainment industry and become a Social Worker to help others. Miesha also speaks about the importance of speaking about mental health specifically, within the Black community and much more. Follow Miesha Book an appointment Shop HUSH The Documentary -----------------------------------------------

Today's guest is Molly Flynn. Molly is a community organizer and sober home mixologist. She has a passion for giving folx access to non-alcoholic beverage options, and believes these options serve as a valuable (and delicious!) tool for anyone choosing to reduce or omit alcohol from their diet. As a queer woman, Molly is particularly interested in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, which is statistically more vulnerable to addiction and substance abuse. In this episode Molly shares the hard truth about her recovery, what it was like navigating through her sobriety journey and how sobriety has impacted her mental health. Follow Molly More about Molly ----------------------------------------------------

Emily is joined by Leah Gerstorff and Christine Alfred in today's episode. Leah and Christine are best friends, Mothers, Business Owners and co-hosts of the See You on the Other Side podcast. Their podcast is all about psychedelics and mental health. Today Leah and Christine break our brains by sharing some fascinating truths & insight on their experiences with psychedelics. They share why they wanted to try psychedelics, how it has helped their mental health, why education on psychedelics is crucial to your experience and more. Leah and Christine also share some great resources if you are curious and want to learn more about the world of mushrooms and psychedelics. Follow Leah Follow Christine Follow See You on the Other Side Listen to See You on the Other Side ----------------------------------------------------

Today Emily chats with the hosts of The Unqualified Therapist Podcast, Amy Baumgardner & Sarah Simone. These women have been through some shit. They may not have the qualifications, but they've been on this healing journey with their own therapists for more years than they can count. They are smart, funny, and uncensored disruptors who are lighting up the dark corners of life. “We're breaking the stigma around the things that are usually hush hush,” they say. The two women offer knowledge, solidarity, and tools to move forward through your (or your loved ones) mental health struggles. They aim to take their listeners from surviving to thriving. Their goal is to share honest and authentic stories in order to normalize and prioritize mental health. While things can get kind of heavy, they are sure to add some light hearted f*ckery because who can't use a laugh nowadays? The ladies open up to Emily and the listeners all about their mental health experiences. They shed some truth, provide a few tips to help you fight through and they shed some light on the importance of telling your truth and feeling your feelings. The Unqualified Therapist Website The Unqualified Therapist Instagram The Unqualified Therapist Facebook ----------------------------------------------------

Today's guest is Kyle Mitchell. Kyle is a mental health advocate, speaker, podcast host, and social media influencer (@Social_Anxiety_Kyle) who is passionate about solving the problems associated with poor mental health in the world and the impact they have on our communities, especially teens and youth. Having struggled and conquered his own social anxiety after a 10-year battle, he has found his calling and purpose to impact the lives of others on a global scale. Kyle's mission is to help 1 million teens go from socially anxious to socially confident, collaborating with teens, educators, parents, nonprofits, and other organizations to change the narrative and stigma that currently exists. In this episode Emily and Kyle talk all about Kyle's experience with #anxiety, how he was able to pin point when he knew something was off with his mental health, why he decided to seek help, how he learned to cope + more. Kyle also provides some insight + tips on ways that you can start to work on decreasing your anxiety & social anxiety.  Follow Kyle Listen to The Social Ninja's Podcast FREE Resources + more ----------------------------------------------------

In today's episode I chat with Elizabeth Gascoigne. Elizabeth is the founder of Absence of Proof, a brand that hosts pop up events around NYC that do not serve alcohol. Elizabeth has been sober curious off and on throughout her entire adult life and she has consistently been disappointed with the non-alcohol focused nightlife options in NYC. So she decided to create a space where people feel welcome - whether they're sober, sober curious, or just want a night off of drinking without a night off of fun. Elizabeth tells us about the creative process and inspiration behind Absence of Proof & she shares some insight into how she personally feels about the culture and stigmas surrounding being a N/A individual. We also discuss why it's so important for her mental health and over well-being to continue to normalize and promote how living an alcohol free life isn't boring, it's cool and fun! Follow Elizabeth Absence of Proof Non Alcoholic Brands Mentioned: Drink Flyers ----------------------------------------------------

Deanna is a post-master's therapist specializing in trauma. She works with children, teens, and adults from a trauma-informed existential approach. Her movement, The Feeling Theory is all about the idea that we need to feel in order to heal. DeAnna provides a safe space where there are no wrong feelings and people can heal from their trauma by embarking on a unique feeling journey. DeAnna creates psycho-educational videos of TikTok and Instagram where she breaks down evidenced-based therapeutic interventions that individuals can use on themselves to help guide them on their feeling journey. She has published a 30-day abstract mental health journal that is available for purchase, and she is currently working on a surviving emotional abuse seminar and a self-concept master class. Today DeAnna and Emily discuss the effects of emotional abuse and how emotional abuse directly correlates to physical abuse. DeAnna also shares some helpful tips and resources to help those who may be in an emotionally abusive situation. Follow DeAnna Join DeAnna on TikTok Additional Resources Netflix: MAID Purchase: 30 Day Abstract Mental Health Journal ----------------------------------------------------

Today I chat with AudreyAnna Garrett. Audreyanna, operates under the pen-name AudriWrites and has published 7 books across different genres, including poetry collections, self-help books, novels, and memoirs. Audreyanna utilizes her experience, love for writing and education to share her journey of understanding love, emotions and the ups and downs of personal growth. Understanding the complicated world of emotions and the human psyche through writing was not enough for Audreyanna, as she is currently pursuing creative solutions that support a more direct way to accompany others on their journey. Audreyanna seeks to empower people to be intentional with contributing to a more balanced mental and emotional state. Her writing and her professional experience in the field of child protective services led her to enroll in a clinical psychology Ph.D. program. Throughout this conversation AudreyAnna touches on a few different subjects including, how poetry and writing helped her navigate her own mental health struggles, the importance of helping others and why we need to learn how not to take rejection personally. ---------------------------------------------------- Follow AudreyAnna AudriWrites.com ----------------------------------------------------

In today's episode I chat with Nicole Sartini M.ED., LPCC, NCC, IMHP. Nicole is the co-founder and Executive Director of Bridge Counseling & Wellness in Louisville, KY. Nicole (she/her/hers) has been practicing therapy professionally since 2010 and has been working in the field as a non-professional since 1999. Sartini's specialty centers around helping adults recovering from difficult childhoods, leaders looking to find more balance in their lives, and high-functioning individuals who suffer from anxiety or depression. She also specializes in assisting individuals going through major life changes such as: entering adulthood, starting or graduating from college, getting married, making job changes, and preparing for or adjusting to the birth of a child. Nicole's counseling practice involves integrating traditional talk therapy with mind-body work through the practice of mindfulness, the use of diet and exercise, nutritional supplements, and an emphasis on developing a healthy self image. Nicole believes that every life obstacle we face can be transformed into an opportunity for growth. We cannot change the past, but as long as we are alive, we can acknowledge and act on the fact that we are still writing our stories- that the present and future are still ours to create. We can make the choice to love ourselves just as we are, and at the same time, move forward toward our goals and the kind of life we most want. It is her intention to help every person she works with to the best of her ability and to respect the trust they put in her as a mental health professional by offering thoughtful and evidence-based interventions. In today's conversation Nicole shares what her experience was like when she decided to stop running away from her feelings and face them head on. In addition, Nicole talks about how the challenges she has faced have helped her to trust her intuition, build her self awareness and ease her anxiety. ---------------------------------------------------- Follow Nicole Book an Appointment Bridge Mind & Body ------------------------------------------------------

This week I sat down with branding expert Bryan Liggons. Bryan is the founder of Blue Beak Branding. In today's conversation Bryan explains that although for most of his life, he felt like the black sheep in his family, his creative personality and talent ended up saving him from a number of challenges that life through his way. He shares with us details pertaining to a traumatic bike accident, homelessness and witnessing his parents go through a divorce. Bryan gets candid and gives us insight into how he was able to persevere and how with the help of community resources, friends and his love for art, he was able to shine through it all. Follow Bryan Blue Beak Branding Website The Presley Post- CoWorking Space ----------------------------------------------------------------

Today's episode features Michelle Lukezic, graphic designer and co-founder of MakeGoodTogether. MakeGoodTogether aims to empower people to be the leaders that the world so desperately needs. They encourage and inspire people to take accountability for their actions and influence, by modeling behaviors that align with prioritizing the health and well-being of all on planet earth. Michelle leads strategic communications and creative direction for MakeGoodTogether. She has extensive experience in brand strategy and communication; as she has been running her own design consultancy for over twenty years. Pair that with her love of understanding the human condition within the social context, and her desire to always help others become their best selves, and this project seems like it was a perfect match. Her traits of empathy, understanding, and dedication to making the world a brighter place drive her actions. During this conversation Michelle shares with the audience what her main motivation was when creating MakeGoodTogether, how it has impacted her mental health, how she manages to continue to build the brand, ways others can get involved and more! Follow MakeGoodTogether TakeThePledgeAndMakeGood Twitter: MakeGoodTogether Resources mentioned: #MeActionNetwork ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meet Carlo Taormina, fitness coach, life coach and owner of Happy Fit. Today Carlo shares his story of battling and overcoming depression and suicidal ideations and why speaking up about mental health is so important and can save lives. Carlo also shares some tangible tools that have helped him along his mental health journey, in addition, he tells us why he decided to turn his pain into his passion by creating a business to help others overcome their mental challenges and help show them that living a better and healthier life is possible. Follow Carlo Happy Fit Website Suicide Mental Health Resource ------------------------------------------------------

In today's episode I chat with Laura Murphy! Laura is the Director of Education and Awareness IAPMD (International Association for Premenstrual Disorders). Today Laura explains what IAPMD's mission is, provides insight on the free resources the organization provides and she also educates us on what PMDD is. Laura shares a bit of her personal mental health experience with PMDD so that other womxn can gauge whether or not they may or may not be experiencing PMDD. Follow IAPMD Free Resources! Twitter: IAPMD Facebook: IAPMD -------------------------------------------------------

In this weeks upcoming episode I chat with @sobrietyactivist Blair Sharp. Blair walks us through her sobriety journey and explains why she decided to leave alcohol behind for good. Her story is relatable and her experiences show us why it's so important to continue breaking the societal norms surrounding alcohol, specifically binge drinking, blacking out and using alcohol as a coping tool to “relax.” Blair also provides some awesome resources for those who are alcohol free or sober curious. Follow Blair BlairSharp.Com More resources from Blair -------------------------------------------------------

Today's episode features teen mental health @shepersistedpodcast host Sadie Sutton! Sadie is a 19-year-old college sophomore from the Bay Area. After receiving a year and a half of intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety, she was inspired to share her story with fellow teens going through their own personal growth. She started She Persisted (formerly Nevertheless, She Persisted) in 2019 and has accumulated over 105 episodes reaching over 75,000 listeners. Sadie conducts impactful and inspirational interviews with subject matter experts, fellow teenagers, and social media personalities to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and inspire teens to create their life worth living. Sadie's episodes offer self-improvement tips, DBT education, and vulnerable personal experiences, making it a show for anyone struggling or interested in mental health. In this conversation, Sadie shares parts of her story of how she battled depression, suicidal ideations, suicide attempts and self harm. She also shares with us that her mental health challenges eventually lead her to a psych hospital to get treated for depression and she walks us through how that effected her as well as helped her to heal. Sadie also shares some tips and advice as to how she was able to make it through, and what she does now to maintain her mental health. Follow Sadie She Persisted Website Mental Health Resources -------------------------------------------------------

Episode 78: Emily shares a bit of insight into what her mental health journey has been like as of late. She also touched upon her medication journey and how it's effected her. Emily also provides insight into how mentally spiraling via depression and anxiety can be extremely difficult to navigate. Emily shares with the audience some personal tips that have helped her climb her way out of spiraling. Lastly, Emily talks a little bit about why shifting one's mindset to allow one self to choose living instead of existing and working hard to turn our pain into a passion/purpose is so crucial to one's survival. Resources mentioned in this episode: @mentalhealthlou Louisville KY's Mental Health Hub for Mental Health Resources @mindfestlou Downtown Louisville's Annual Mental Health Festival The Wondering Mind Co Website (Coming Soon) Additional Resources: 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more 988 BetterHelp Therapy TAD Health - Talk About Depression -------------------------------------------------------

Today I chat with Michelle Hammer. Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist who spends her time passionately fighting stigma. Michelle is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018. 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 a mental health-focused clothing brand. Schizophrenic.NYC is a clothing brand with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health. Michelle has also been featured in many publications such as Mashable, The Daily Mail, Stylist, and Buzzfeed. In this episode, Michelle talks about some of the experiences she had growing up with schizophrenia, how it impacted her life, how she is able to navigate through and why openly speaking about schizophrenia is so important to her. More about her brand: Schizophrenic.NYC Mental Health Clothing Brand was created in hopes to change the way New Yorkers perceive people with mental illness. Schizophrenic.NYC donates a portion of their profits to organizations who support the mentally ill homeless. community, such as Fountain House, NYS Health Foundation, MHA-NYC, and NAMI. The designs made by Michelle are intended to start discussions. Only through an open dialogue on mental health can we reduce stigma. At Schizophrenic.NYC they use clothing and art to get the word out about mental health awareness. Follow Michelle Schizophrenic NYC Website Michelle's YouTube Listen to Michelle's Podcast Michelle's LinkTree -------------------------------------------------------

Today's episode features Landon Gonsalves, who is the host of The Soul Searching Podcast & his partner, Abby Rhodes. Landon and Abby get transparent about the challenges of battling their mental health while navigating their relationship. They each share a bit about their own mental health experiences and how through out their hardships they've learned the importance of transparency and communication. The couple shares with us how they've been able to support one another through some extremely challenging times and why building empathy and support is critical to maintaining their mental health and their relationship. Follow Landon Listen to The Soul Searching Podcast ----------------------------------------------------------

In today's episode you will hear from Jackie Jospeh. Jackie is a pastry chef based in Louisville, KY. In 2021 she won Best Baker In America. Today Jackie walks us through her mental health journey and opens up about how even though she won the competition, she still battled with imposter syndrome. Jackie talks about her struggles with suicide, after suffering through a traumatic relationship, the difficulties of maintaining a work life balance, and the mental challenges she faces daily since opening up her own bakery, plus much more. Resources: Book: Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Follow Jackie JJ Bakes & Co Website

Happy Pride Month! Today's episode features Dillon Espinosa LPAC. Dillon is Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, National Certified Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. His specialty areas include: Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ issues, College students, Teenagers, Adults. Dillon considers his style of therapy laid back and conversational. Dillon really tries to incorporate humor into his practice as he believes therapy doesn't have to be serious all the time! He uses modern and evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are individualized toward his clients needs. Today Dillon provides some tangible tools you can implement into your daily life if you are struggling to connect and make friends with other people. Some things you will learn within this episode: Four Tips for Making & Keeping Friends as an Adult Proximity- Look for communities or people around you and looking for people who are accessible Ex: Neighbors, Spiritual Organizations, Networking Organizations, Apartment Communities etc. 2. Consistency-Be consistent in order to keep the momentum going; Become a familiar face 3. Finding similarities by getting involved in activities that are authentic to you- Ex: A local MeetUp group, a bike club, a run club, intramural sports, yoga etc. 4. Shoot your shot by connecting and starting the conversation, no matter how scary it may seem. Tip: Evaluate Your Plate- Take a step back and look at what's on your plate and ask yourself, can things be moved around? Where can you take some energy from and add it to making friends. Follow Dillon: Instagram- @therapywithdillon Book an Appointment: https://www.derbycitycounseling.com/

Meet Jay Chase. Jay is the host of Don't Touch My Mindset, a podcast created to help folx tap into their why, find their purpose, learn how to pivot and maintain their mindset. Jay's journey of learning how to pivot began years ago when he found himself in prison for drunk driving. Since then, Jay has become sober, learned what his why is and figured out how to turn his pain into his passion. In this episode you'll learn more about Jay's journey and gain access to some tangible tools that you can utilize within your own life in order to figure out your 'why.' Jay also shares some encouraging insight into why it's so important that we learn how to pivot. Follow Jay: @thejaychase Jay's Website: Don't Touch My Mindset Listen to Don't Touch My Mindset: Apple Podcast

In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Tarm. Jennifer (she/they) is an Asian American therapist-in-training and community organizer. She is registered as associate marriage and family therapist and is currently pursuing her doctorate in counseling psychology. With her passion in advancing and addressing BIPOC mental health from a system's perspective, she is a team member at Asian Mental Health Project (AMHP), a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering the pan-Asian community to seek mental health services. During the time of the recording she served as the Director of Operations & Special Projects. She currently serves as the Director of Partnerships for AMHP. In todays episode, Jennifer explains what the mission and purpose of Asian Mental Health Project is, how it came to be, and why it's such an important resource for the AAPI community. She also goes into detail regarding her own personal mental health journey. Jennifer gets candid about the barriers she has had to overcome as an Asian American, how she felt it was her duty to live up to her families expectations of her regardless of how it made her feel, and how generational trauma, lack of mental health resources and a lack of community almost made her flunk out of college. Lastly, she explains how seeking therapy helped her gain clarity regarding her identity and her life. Follow Asian Mental Health Project Donate to Asian Mental Health Project

In today's episode I speak with poet and host of the Words of Heart podcast, Dionne Sanchez. Dionne tells her truth about what it was like being bullied as a child and young teen and how her peers constantly left her out and reminded her that she was "different", ultimately leading Dionne to battle severe mental health issues that almost cost her, her life. During this conversation, Dionne shares with us some coping tools that helped her overcome her traumas, and she also shares what it took in order for her to finally find her tribe. Follow Dionne Listen to Words of Heart Help Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/emilyelizabeth Creating The Wondering Mind- a mental health podcast and The Wondering Mind Co. a mental health merchandising brand, is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time, money & energy. My main goal is to continue to help YOU, as well as evolve, grow and improve each piece of content, in hopes to break mental health stigmas & normalize having candid conversations about our mental health. Any little bit of support can go a long way over here. Thank you as always

In today's episode I had the absolute honor of speaking with family physician, anxiety/stress expert and TEDx speaker Dr. Shahana Alihai. Today Dr. Shahana gets up close and personal regarding her experience with perfectionism, postpartum anxiety and OCD. She explains that even with over 10 years of studying nutrition, exercise, and medicine things in her life still seemed to fall short. The missing link for her was healthy thinking. Dr. Shahana walks us through her journey and explains how she was able to shift her mindset in order to begin to improve her mental health. She also shares some simple and useful tools one can utilize along your mental health journey to help you regain control of your thought process. Follow Dr. Shahana Dr. Shahana's Website Additional Resources Help Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/emilyelizabeth Creating The Wondering Mind- a mental health podcast and The Wondering Mind Co. a mental health merchandising brand, is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time, money & energy. My main goal is to continue to help YOU, as well as evolve, grow and improve each piece of content, in hopes to break mental health stigmas & normalize having candid conversations about our mental health. Any little bit of support can go a long way over here. Thank you as always

Today I chat with wellness/fitness coach, podcast host of Run Thrive Survive and mental health advocate Ciara Carter. During our conversation Ciara opens up about the details of struggling with an eating disorder, her addiction to fitness, near death experience and how she managed to flip the script and change her outlook, that ultimately saved her life. She shares with us the coping mechanisms she uses to this day to help keep her on track, how she was able to shift her mindset on food from negative to positive and why she feels it's so important for school's to provide transparent and helpful education on eating disorders to their students. Follow Ciara Check out her Website Listen to Run Thrive Survive Help Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/emilyelizabeth Creating The Wondering Mind- a mental health podcast and The Wondering Mind Co. a mental health merchandising brand, is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time, money & energy. My main goal is to continue to help YOU, as well as evolve, grow and improve each piece of content, in hopes to break mental health stigmas & normalize having candid conversations about our mental health. So any little bit of support can go a long way over here. Thank you as always

This week's episode features Louisville District 4 Councilman, Simmons College of KY Professor and hip-hop/classical musician Jecorey Arthur. Jecorey opens up about his mental health journey, how being a musician provided him a safe, creative space that initially saved him from living a life that he did not want to lead and set him on the path to live a life of purpose. Jecorey also shares with us how becoming a councilman has impacted his mental health and his life. He also provides some simple and very useful tips that he utilizes throughout his daily life to help him stay on top of things and to avoid burn out. Follow Jecorey: https://www.instagram.com/jecoreyarthur/ Website: https://www.jecoreyarthur.com/ Simmons College of KY: https://simmonscollegeky.edu/ Help Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/emilyelizabeth Creating The Wondering Mind- a mental health podcast and The Wondering Mind Co. a mental health merchandising brand, is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time, money & energy. My main goal is to continue to help YOU, as well as evolve, grow and improve each piece of content, in hopes to break mental health stigmas & normalize having candid conversations about our mental health. So any little bit of support can go a long way over here. Thank you as always

In today's episode I chat with not one, but TWO guests! Founders of Therapist's for Protestor Wellness, Millicent and Darian join me on the show to talk about why they chose to get into the mental health field, what areas surrounding mental health lack within our community when it comes to access and affordable care, how they coped and assisted others through the trauma of the 2020 #BreonnaTaylor protests and more. Follow T4PW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapistsforprotesterwellness/ Donate to the T4PW Scholarship Fund: https://venmo.com/u/T4PWLou Help Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/emilyelizabeth Creating The Wondering Mind- a mental health podcast and The Wondering Mind Co. a mental health merchandising brand, is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time, money & energy. My main goal is to continue to help YOU, as well as evolve, grow and improve each piece of content, in hopes to break mental health stigmas & normalize having candid conversations about our mental health. So any little bit of support can go a long way over here. Thank you as always

Emily Elizabeth releases the first solo episode in over a year. Today is Emily's birthday and she felt this would be the perfect occasion to provide you with some insight as to where her mental health has been as of late, how it's impacted her life, how she's coping, and what's to come. Help Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/emilyelizabeth Creating The Wondering Mind- a mental health podcast and The Wondering Mind Co. a mental health merchandising brand, is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time, money & energy. My main goal is to continue to help YOU, as well as evolve, grow and improve each piece of content, in hopes to break mental health stigmas & normalize having candid conversations about our mental health. So any little bit of support can go a long way over here. Thank you as always

Amanda Young, author of Jumo the unicorn and host of the Sunshine and Rainbows podcast tells her tale of finding her purpose after being let go from her dream job and how through therapy she was able to find her own independent identity separate from her career. She also shares for the first time publicly, how she was able to navigate through being newly diagnosed with bi-polar 2 disorder and how choosing to get help and take medication essentially saved her life. Follow Amanda on Instagram: @that_manda_girl @sunshineandrainbowspod Amanda's Website: That Manda Girl The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more. ➡️https://linktr.ee/thewonderingmind Follow The Wondering Mind: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderingmindpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/thewonderingmindpodcast https://twitter.com/TWMPODCAST_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

Kyla Burns joins me on the show to speak on her personal experience navigating the world as a biracial Black woman. Kyla opens up our eyes and our hearts to the stereotypes, the bullying, and the judgements that have been projected onto her just because of her appearance.  She also explains that because she has lighter skin, there are additional privileges that come along with that and how it wasn't until she was a bit older that she realized how these privileges affected her and those around her. Follow Kyla: https://www.instagram.com/kylab07/ Accounts on Colorism: https://www.instagram.com/colorismhealing/ https://www.instagram.com/thecolorinme_/ *Are you a supporter and or listener of the show? Would you like to be featured in an upcoming episode? Click the link below and leave us a message about what you enjoy most about The Wondering Mind Podcast for a chance to have your messaged featured.*  ➡️https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message  The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's, shop for mental health merch + so much more. ➡️https://linktr.ee/thewonderingmind  Follow The Wondering Mind: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderingmindpodcast/  https://www.facebook.com/thewonderingmindpodcast  https://twitter.com/TWMPODCAST_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

Lauren Muir with Martin & Muir Counseling speaks about her personal mental health struggles with anxiety. She opens up about how she had to let down her guard and set aside her pride in order to seek out help. Lauren shares some useful and simple ways one can search for a therapist and we also learn about why Lauren started her own private practice with business partner Renesha Martin. Lauren's passion is working for the children and families within the lower income communities of Louisville as well as our school systems. She currently helps educate teachers on mental health, in hopes to help make a positive impact on mental healthcare within the school systems. *Are you a supporter and or listener of the show? Would you like to be featured in an upcoming episode? Click the link below and leave us a message about what you enjoy most about The Wondering Mind Podcast for a chance to have your messaged featured.* ➡️https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message Follow Lauren- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_silverlinings/ https://www.instagram.com/martinandmuir/ https://linktr.ee/MartinandMuir Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=martin%20and%20muir%20counseling https://www.facebook.com/groups/166961765625392 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's, shop for mental health merch + so much more. ➡️https://linktr.ee/thewonderingmind Follow The Wondering Mind: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderingmindpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/thewonderingmindpodcast https://twitter.com/TWMPODCAST_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

In today's episode I chat with returning guest John Sovec. With the holidays right around the corner John reassures us that there is still hope for the holidays even if it's a stressful, anxious and or lonely time. In this fun and festive conversation you will learn tools to manage the stressors and challenges of the holidays, how to say NO in a kind way when you need to and mean it, and be able to breathe and enjoy the holidays on your own terms. In this episode you will:

**Warning-This episode contains talks of suicide, emotional abuse, sexual assault and self harm** In today's episode Jessica dives into a TON of different topics surrounding her life and mental health. From leaving a Mormon cult, having an emotionally abusive mother, being sexually assaulted in college, experiences 2 hospitalizations and more. This episode is a heavy one but Jessica makes it fun while we chat all about her mental health journey and experiences. Follow Jessica: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_one_more_page/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

In today's episode I chat with Iris Shalev. Iris opens up about what it's like working for yourself while struggling with your mental health, how she was able to navigate through in order to set herself on track towards success, why being perfect should never be the goal and more. Follow Iris: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socially.shalev/ Website: https://linktr.ee/pinkinkcreative --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

In today's episode I chat with motivational speaker, podcast host of Rise 2 Strive and mental health advocate @fondawhite74 Fonda has struggled with #schizoaffectivedisorder since he was a young boy. Today he shares what it was like growing up with this mindset, how it effected his relationships as well as what he has done moving forward to help navigate and heal. Fonda's main mission is to bring awareness to #schizoaffectivedisorder in hopes to break the negative stigmas by educating and proving to others that those that struggle with schizoaffective disorder are not monsters, they are simply humans. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

In today's episode I chat with Pure Salon & Spa Louisville owner @mental_girl502 Laura Watkins. Laura opens up about her journey and struggle with depression and how it took over a year to get diagnosed. She also shares with us in detail, how she tried TMS (Transcranial magnetic stimulation) and ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy) in order to try and heal her mind. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

In today's episode I chat with host of @thatanxietycommunity Jacqueline Elgers. Jacqueline opens up about her struggles with ADHD, how it has effected her relationships and she also shares how her experience with CBT therapy has helped her cope. Jacqueline's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Thatanxietycommunity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

** Warning- Episode mentions emotional trauma, physical trauma, addiction/drugs and talks of suicide ** Today I chat with @erikalaceyreads all about her traumatic experiences due to having an emotionally abusive and narcissistic Father. Erika does not hold back when it comes to details as she walks us through what it was like growing up with a narcissistic Father, how it effected her mental health and she also explains what tools she utilized in order to overcome and move past these hardships. Erika's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/erikalaceyreads Crisis/Suicide Assistance: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

Samantha Perkins is the author of Alive AF- One Anxious Mom's Journey to Becoming Alcohol Free joins me on the show today to talk all about why she decided to choose to live an alcohol free lifestyle. Samantha shares what it's like living in a society that glorifies alcohol & promotes a toxic 'Mommy Wine Culture' and how it delayed her choice to leave alcohol behind. We also get into how alcohol can effect one's mental health and when you should begin to question what kind of relationship you have with alcohol. Follow Samantha: Instagram- @samanthaperkins_aliveaf LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/samanthaperkins_aliveaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

In today's episode I'm joined by Sam Led. Sam is a no-nonsense, mindset and transformation coach, speaker, author of Fear