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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 💲 ⁠⁠⁠Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ 💚⁠⁠⁠ Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 ⁠⁠⁠The Wondering Mind Website⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: ⁠⁠⁠@thewonderingmindpodcast⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out ⁠⁠⁠Matcha Health!⁠⁠⁠ Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out⁠⁠⁠ Louisville Salt Cave!⁠⁠⁠ Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out ⁠⁠⁠We2Sistas⁠⁠⁠ all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💲 ⁠⁠Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast ⁠⁠ 💚⁠⁠ Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast⁠⁠ 🧠 ⁠⁠The Wondering Mind Website⁠⁠ 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: ⁠⁠@thewonderingmindpodcast⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out ⁠⁠Matcha Health!⁠⁠ Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out⁠⁠ Louisville Salt Cave!⁠⁠ Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out ⁠⁠We2Sistas⁠⁠ all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  💚 Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast 🧠 The Wondering Mind Website 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out We2Sistas all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 --------------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  💚 Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast 🧠 The Wondering Mind Website 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out We2Sistas all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 --------------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  💚 Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast 🧠 The Wondering Mind Website 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out We2Sistas all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 uncomfortable for some listeners, please listen with caution.** --------------------------------------------------------- Follow Tanisha Check out Tanisha's Resources --------------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  💚 Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast 🧠 The Wondering Mind Website 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out We2Sistas all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 --------------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  💚 Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast 🧠 The Wondering Mind Website 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out We2Sistas all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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) --------------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  💚 Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast 🧠 The Wondering Mind Website 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out We2Sistas all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 --------------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  💚 Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast 🧠 The Wondering Mind Website 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out We2Sistas all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 ----------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  💚 Donate to The Wondering Mind Podcast 🧠 The Wondering Mind Website 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist?  Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out We2Sistas all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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  ----------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  🧠 The Wondering Mind Website 📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist? Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive $12 off a single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 Are you looking for a WONDERful gift for someone special or for yourself? Check out We2Sistas all natural candles, wax melts and body products. Black owned and Women owned. Support local today and use promo code EMILYSMIND15 for 15% off select candles and wax melts.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 ---------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  🧠 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more.  📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast--------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist? Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive a FREE single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 ---------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  🧠 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more.  📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --------------------------------------------------- Are you in need of a therapist? Check out Matcha Health! Use code YAY000 to receive one FREE session! Want to try breathe work as a form of relaxation and meditation? Check out Louisville Salt Cave! Receive a FREE single halo therapy session when booking online with code WONDER22 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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  ---------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  🧠 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more.  📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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  ----------------------------------------------------  💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast   🧠 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more.   📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 ---------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  🧠 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more.  📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 ---------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  🧠 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more.  📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 ---------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  🧠 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more.  📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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   ------------------------------------------------------  💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  🧠 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more.  📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 💲 Help Support the The Wondering Mind Podcast  🧠 The Wondering Mind Link Tree: Find out where to stream the show, listen to Emily's interviews on other Podcast's + so much more.  📱 Follow The Wondering Mind: @thewonderingmindpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewonderingmind/support