For this episode, Emily Brady, Chiropractic Physician, provides insight on the importance of connecting the mind and body through movement. Emily highlights how essential it is to practice stretching and good posture to improve mental and physical health. She also explains the ongoing struggle that many patients have while working a desk job daily and how it disrupts alignment, posture and overall stability. Not only does Emily help align individuals each day, but also aims to improve blood flow...
May 04, 2021•47 min
Many of us have been through one of those relationships that tear us down. Sometimes we feel lost, defeated and have no direction on how to pick up the pieces. This episode is exactly that. Alex left a toxic relationship which led her into an anxious state. She realized she lost who she was and needed to rebuild. With the support from her family, friends and any strength she had left, Alex began the process of finding herself again. She surrounded herself with a healthy support system, self-refl...
Mar 23, 2021•41 min
Danielle was doing her best to hold on through a myriad of traumatic and unexpected events. These difficult events rippled one after the other causing Danielle to feel mentally and physically unwell. When faced with these types of events, it is natural for the human body to shut down and fall into autopilot mode. Danielle looked at herself in the mirror and knew she needed to make changes. She discusses how she refused to sink and followed cognitive behavioral therapy as a helpful tool. Danielle...
Jan 29, 2021•48 min
In this episode, we dive into attachment theory and explore the four attachment styles that many of us can relate to. Of course no relationship is perfect, that would be boring, of course! This episode explains the different ways attachment styles can be developed and how they show up in our personal relationships. What attachment style(s) resonates with you? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...
Jan 19, 2021•24 min
Yael Kaner continues to grieve the loss of her 33-year-old son, Eliyahu Natan Kassorla. In March 2020, Yael tragically lost her son to suicide. She explained that her son struggled with mental health throughout childhood and into adulthood. At a young age, Eliyahu was diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder in adulthood. Yael explains the frequent visits to hospitals for her sons mental health. Years later, her son informed her that h...
Dec 07, 2020•42 min
Hello loyal listeners! Meet Emily Weigand. Emily is a motivated, intelligent warrior who continues to do great things with her life. Emily discusses her experience with PTSD and zones in on the monthly struggle of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Just like Emily, several women struggle with this around the world. If you have more questions for Emily on her personal experience, you can find her on Instagram as Kind.Kit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a po...
Nov 21, 20200
Allison dives into her own personal story around the struggle of infertility. At a young age, Allison was told that everything looked normal. However, she didn't feel this way. She described herself as a female that was "broken." Allison questioned the ability of ever becoming a mother, something she always longed for. Throughout the years, she saw several doctors to find an actual diagnosis. During this process, she was faced with two major losses in the family. Allison was grieving the unexpec...
Nov 17, 20200
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an extensive diagnosis that consists of many physiological and psychological symptoms. In this episode, we use an example of the Boston Marathon Bombing that occurred in 2013. This event was traumatic physically, mentally and emotionally. We discuss the ways PTSD can be triggered through the five senses and also review the physiological changes that occur within the brain. We then discuss a variety of grounding techniques and therapeutic approaches that can be b...
Nov 03, 20200
As a therapist, I think it's important to be mindful on how we feel. Checking in with ourselves can be helpful by recognizing emotions and feelings and becoming aware of our mind and bodies. Since Covid-19 has changed our lives in many ways, we have been faced with plenty of change. Change can promote uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety and fear. Many of us have been forced to re-adjust our daily lives. Some of these adjustments could be a major job loss, home schooling children, isolating fr...
Oct 23, 20200
Jennifer shares her story on the up's and down's of becoming a mother. As she prepared for her new chapter of parenthood, she was faced with several internal conflicts. Learning of her pregnancy before she was married, and to a man she was not sure she loved, posed a major issue as she understood the societal norm. The norm she explains as, "You must be married if you are bringing a child into the picture." Jennifer wanted to do what was right for her son, to be a family. She discusses the way s...
Oct 16, 20200
For this episode, we interview nutritionist and pharmacist, Komal Thakur. Komal discusses the importance of diet and how it can correlate with mental health. She identifies certain foods that are good for the brain and what we should try to stay away from. We also ask Komal on her view regarding diet soda, caffeine and vitamin supplements. We also explore good bacteria versus the bad bacteria we carry within our intestines. Lauren and Komal also speak of the term "leaky gut" and how it affects t...
Oct 06, 20200
Warning! Parental Advisory- (consists of strong language) Lauren discusses the different factors of bullying and how it can manifest into suicidal ideations. Bullying is often overlooked, causing the victim to feel hopeless and unworthy. It can build up for years within the victim until they have had enough and snap! For this episode, Lauren interviews Beck on their own personal experience from being bullied. Beck was bullied in the hallways at school for race, sexual identity and dressing andro...
Oct 02, 20200
Okay, who hasn't experienced anger? I know I have. In this episode, I discuss the emotions and feelings that are layered underneath anger. I also explore the importance of recognizing triggers and share some of my own. Next, I review the physiological and psychological warning signs that occur throughout our mind and body. Even though anger can present in aggressive ways, it can be worked on. As a therapist, I discuss the ways that have personally helped myself and clients effectively work throu...
Sep 18, 20200
In this episode, I discuss the different types of depression and what their symptoms look like. Some of these include, major depressive disorder, depression with psychotic features, perinatal / postpartum depression, situational depression and depression with atypical features. After I discuss each diagnosis, I then speak about the importance of natural coping skills that can help lift the mood and how medication can also be beneficial to some. If you, or someone you know is currently struggling...
Sep 09, 20200
In this episode, Brianna was faced with an unexpected loss in 2018. Brianna explains the tragic phone call she received that changed everything. She had expectations that her father was improving with his health but was faced with the complete opposite. Not only did Brianna experience the loss of of her father, but also captured emotional imagery of her mother doing everything she could to revive him. To this day, Brianna continues to work on processing her own experience with grief and loss. On...
Aug 29, 20200
❗️❗️ In some points of the episode, The phone call lags over one another. I promise I don’t talk over people! Apologize in advance ❗️❗️While we all go on our personal journeys, as I talk to Vineet, I was more than inspired as he talked about his and how he refused to sink. In this episode, Vineet discusses several unfortunate obstacles he has faced throughout his life. Obstacles that include, living with an alcoholic family member, sexual trauma at 9 years old, fighting several of his own addict...
Aug 25, 20200
Christina is one of the brave individuals who reached out to me on Instagram. Christina was ready to share her own story on how she refused to sink. She discusses the challenges she was faced with during childhood and how difficult it was living in a narcissistic environment. To this day, Christina continues to work through these layers and has been a wonderful role model for her children and those who have been in similar situations. She is now writing her own narrative for her current and futu...
Aug 18, 20200
Lauren interviews her colleague Rachel Taylor. Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who her Masters Degree in Counseling and Bachelors in Art Therapy. Rachel discusses what art therapy is to her and how she implements this therapeutic approach into her practice. She also signifies the importance of having an inviting, warm space for art-making. Lauren then explains her own personal journey with art and how it has helped channel her emotions, thoughts and feelings. Lastly, this episode exp...
Aug 11, 20200
This episode discusses how self-esteem can begin around childhood and follow into adulthood. We also explore other ways that self-esteem can enter into our lives from our external world. Lauren then shifts into Maslow's Hierarchy of needs and how it's relatable to the way we live our lives and view ourselves. In addition, Lauren reviews healthy tools that has helped her improve the way she views herself. Oftentimes, we catch ourselves comparing our lives to others and begin to feel inferior. Thi...
Jul 31, 20200
This episode interviews my dear friend, Sarafina Arthur Williams. This episode is around exploring her identity and the different obstacles she was faced with along this journey. Sarafina speaks about the LGBTQ community / Black Lives Matter and what it’s like being a military wife. Not only has Sarafina been faced with plenty of obstacles, but has also developed a business, Intentional Simplicity. Her business began as a blog around her own personal journey on refusing to sink but had soon blos...
Jul 26, 20200
