You won't believe how far we've come! Our first season of the TeleWellness Hub podcast has been a rewarding journey into the realms of physical health, mental well-being, and nutrition. Now, as we draw the curtains on the debut season, fear not if you've missed out on some of the insightful discussions. Over the next four weeks, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite chats, serving you a blend of reminiscences and reflections. What's more, we're just warming up for the grand kick-off of our se...
Oct 17, 2023•9 min
Ever felt like you're on the brink of burnout, with professional demands clashing with personal needs? I can relate. I recently sat down with Ann Robinson, a licensed clinical social worker and burnout coach who brings a fresh perspective to finding clarity and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Ann shares her transformative journey from being a social worker to becoming a coach, and how she harnesses her therapeutic knowledge to empower women to address immediate challenges and deep-seate...
Oct 10, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Ever had persistent feelings of sadness or found yourself losing interest in activities you once enjoyed? Meet depression, a complex condition affecting millions globally. On this episode of the TeleWellness Hub Podcast, we're taking a compassionate, informative approach to decode depression - what it is, what it isn't, and how it impacts individuals and society. Dedicated to October's Mental Health and Depression Awareness Month, we're here to shed more light on this serious, often misunderstoo...
Oct 03, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Do you ever feel lost in the quest to find the right wellness provider? Well, you're not alone. We're here to navigate you through this essential journey, equipping you with tips to discover the perfect therapist, counselor, nutritionist, or trainer for your needs. We delve into the crucial questions to ask yourself and potential providers to help you cut through the clutter and find that match that feels just right. Uncover the power of online presence and understand the significance of policie...
Sep 26, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Ready to enrich your wellness journey with the fascinating wisdom of Hispanic practices? This special mini episode of the TeleWellness Hub podcast promises to take you on a dynamic exploration of science-backed Hispanic wellness traditions. Your host, Marta Hamilton, guides you through the remarkable health benefits of Hispanic diets , a key element in many Hispanic communities. Discover how this diet impacts heart disease, cholesterol levels, and brain health. We also embrace the communal joy o...
Sep 19, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Join us for an intimate conversation with Dr Richard Oelberger as we unravel the mysteries of the Zero Method, his innovative approach to self-care and healing. As a clinical psychologist, Dr Oelberger believes deeply in the power of connection and listening, and has devoted his career to alleviating suffering and fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and others. We converse about his work within the community, how his perceptions have evolved over time, and the essence of the Zero Method....
Sep 12, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Let me introduce you to a dear friend and source of unending inspiration, B Bass. His life's journey is a testament to the power of transformation, from a college football player at Texas A&M to a salesperson and now a personal trainer. Once you hear B’s story, it will inspire you to reassess your wellness journey and the role fitness plays in your life. B is a firm believer in the importance of educating others to maintain their training long after their sessions with a personal trainer hav...
Sep 05, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Have you ever been caught in the relentless pursuit of perfection? Do you grind your teeth while trying to manage the chaos of feelings that bubble within you? These are experiences that Nicole Love, an accomplished LCSW, is intimately familiar with and dedicated to helping others navigate. Nicole, with her personal experience and professional expertise, guides millennials grappling with anxiety and uncomfortable emotions towards mindfulness and self-compassion. We start our conversation reveali...
Aug 29, 2023•33 min•Ep. 23
Are you navigating the choppy waters of grief or know someone who is grappling with loss? Then this is an episode that will resonate deeply with you, as we sit down with Alexander Phillip, the compassionate founder of Heavenly Counseling. Alexander opens up about his journey from life coaching to counseling, sharing his wisdom and invaluable perspectives along the way. His deeply personal and transformative experiences fuel his passion in grief counseling and you'll hear about his unique approac...
Aug 22, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today we have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Ginger Raya, a prominent figure in the healthcare community, to share her wealth of knowledge on the often-neglected aspect of self-care in the healthcare industry. With a career spanning over 18 years, Dr. Raya, an associate professor at UT Health School of Public Health and a certified career coach, has a trove of personal experiences and insights about the importance of self-care and its role in community health. She will be sharing her journey from...
Aug 15, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Have you ever wondered about the differences in parenting, food, and lifestyle habits between the United States and France? Then join us on a journey, as we converse with Caroline Vignolet, a U.S.-born real estate agent who has made France her home. She offers us a fresh perspective on how the slower, more deliberate pace of life in France has transformed her views on wellness, parenting, food, and cultural norms. We delve into the stark contrasts and surprising similarities between the two nati...
Aug 08, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome to a captivating conversation with Dr. Gabriela Hurtado Alvarado, the heart and soul behind Prickly Pear, a bicultural mental health practice in Austin, Texas. Her work is nothing short of revolutionary as she sheds light on the intersection of cultural identity and trauma, exploring the powerful role of trauma-informed care. Sharing her personal journey from college activism to leading a mental health practice, Dr. Hurtado Alvarado illustrates the dedication needed to become a clinical ...
Aug 01, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Life can sometimes throw us curveballs, moments of darkness that seem insurmountable. But what if you could rewrite your story, turning your trauma into empowerment? Dr. Brandon Shurn did just that. After surviving a brutal attack at the age of 17, he used his experience to fuel his journey towards healing and empowerment. In our chat, Brandon shares his remarkable story and his passion for helping others regain control of their lives. We delve deep into the resilience of the human spirit and ho...
Jul 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 18
Have you ever felt blindsided by life's unexpected plot twists? Been left wrestling with changes that disrupt your sense of well-being? Join us for an enlightening conversation with the incredible Anna Saviano, a business owner, psychotherapist, mom, and consultant with a treasure trove of insights to share. Anna helps us to explore the impact of these life-altering events on our wellness and introduces us to the empowering practices of radical acceptance and mindfulness. She shares her experien...
Jul 18, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Are you feeling stuck in your career or yearning for something more fulfilling? You're not alone, and our latest episode might just be the push you need. We're joined by Sarah Schmidt, a personal growth coach with a passion for helping others find their true potential. Sarah's journey from a director role in higher education to establishing Joyful Valley Coaching is nothing short of inspiring. Her insights into the common thoughts and limiting beliefs that often hold us back from changing our ca...
Jul 11, 2023•35 min•Ep. 16
Have you ever felt the empowering shift that comes with incorporating wellness techniques into your daily routine? I have, and let me tell you, it's worth it. Joining me today is the talented Christy Chadwick who has devoted herself to helping individuals on their healing journeys through Reiki, reflexology, bodywork, yoga, essential oils, and tapping. She'll share her unique path into this realm of healing and how she assists others in connecting with their bodies to find relief and regain bala...
Jul 04, 2023•31 min
Are you ready to break the stigma surrounding mental health in the Hispanic community? Join us as we sit down with Ana Marcela Rodriguez, MS, LMFT from Therapy Works Counseling to uncover the unique challenges faced by Hispanics in the United States and the vital importance of addressing mental and emotional well-being. Together, we explore the multi-dimensional aspects of wellness, including physical, mental, and spiritual health. Ana shares how the providers at Therapy Works are actively colla...
Jun 27, 2023•27 min•Ep. 14
We're honored to have Richa and Vishal from Bravo's Family Karma join us for an inspiring and heartfelt episode. Vishal bravely shares his journey with Crohn's disease, a condition he's battled since being diagnosed at just 13 years old. Together, we delve into the importance of maintaining physical, mental, and emotional balance and how that plays a significant role in his overall wellness journey. Navigating the challenges of living with Crohn's disease has been no easy feat, but Richa and Vis...
Jun 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 13
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting? Join us for an enlightening conversation with life coach Rachel Martins, where we discover the transformative power of connection, empathy, and listening in building strong relationships with our children. Rachel shares her journey from struggling as a young mom to harnessing the tools of life coaching to create a safe space for kids to express their fears, desires, and frustrations. Navigating the modern parenting landscape can be daun...
Jun 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 12
Welcome back to the Telewellness Hub podcast! On today’s episode, I talk with Shobha George, LCSW, LICSW, MSW, MPhil, MBA a California-based therapist who holds degrees in Social Work, Philosophy, and Business Administration. Shobha specializes in working with teens, as well as with people who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Shobha shares about the realization she had at a young age, with the help of a teacher, that she’s gifted as a helper and healer. She’s been constantly helping others si...
Jun 06, 2023•28 min•Ep. 11
Welcome back to the Telewellness Hub podcast! I’m Marta Hamilton, and today I’m talking with Brendan Sullivan from One Vie. One Vie a think tank that supports executives and owners by helping them create effective, sustainable solutions to their business challenges. Brendan’s own personal story includes having to navigate away from the stress and sleep issues his own work environment and habits were causing. He soon noticed that he wasn’t alone in the need to find a path back to health and balan...
May 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 10
On today’s episode of the Telewellness Hub podcast, we hear from wellness expert Latisha Ellis of Empowered Transitions Counseling. Latisha specializes in helping parents who find themselves having to navigate high-conflict coparenting situations. She also hosts some amazing online support groups, including Breakup Support Group, Coparenting Support Group, Mom Rage Group, and Women’s Support Group. This conversation is so valuable and needed. Many divorced and post-relationship coparents find th...
May 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 9
On today’s episode of the TeleWellness Hub podcast, we hear from Ann Robinson, LCSW about addressing, and even preventing, burnout. Knowledge and awareness of this topic can be such a huge asset in our journeys towards wellness. Ann is a trauma therapist who specializes in helping clients with feelings of overwhelm, loneliness, and burnout. Many of Ann’s clients are therapists themselves, and Ann shares that she was drawn to this specific kind of therapy, as well as supervision and consultation ...
May 16, 2023•27 min•Ep. 8
On today’s episode of the Telewellness Hub podcast, we hear from Wendy Kesler. Wendy is a grief specialist, and owner of Griefguide Consulting LLC. She has a background as a Hospice Bereavement Specialist, and she walks with her clients through various experiences of grief and loss by offering a compassionate, listening presence. Wendy’s approach emphasizes the role of being a supportive guide. She sees every one of her clients as the expert in the room, because it’s their own personal grief jou...
May 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 7
Welcome back to the Telewellness Hub podcast! Today we hear from Ashley Williams, Founder and Clinical Director of Cardinal Hope Mental Health Counseling Services. Ashley specializes in working with individuals who have experienced anxiety, as well as couples that anxiety has effected. She’s a licensed and board certified Mental Health Counselor and LPC. She received her bachelor’s from Morrisville State College, and her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Interdisciplinary Tra...
May 02, 2023•30 min•Ep. 6
Welcome back to the Telewellness Hub podcast! On today’s episode, I talk with Gregorio (Greg) Lozano, a licensed professional counselor in Texas and owner of Branch of Wellness Counseling. He began in the field of mental health about 13 years ago as a case manager and quickly realized that he’d be in the helping profession for the long run. He uses different modes of treatment such as cognitive and interrelational therapies, and conducts sessions with English-and Spanish-speaking clients. He enj...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min•Ep. 4
Today on the TeleWellness Hub podcast, we get to hear from financial coach Hanna Morell, owner of Pacific Stoa. Hanna’s first client - and according to her, her worst as well - was herself. She found herself in need of greater financial wellness, and dove into a learning journey that set her on a path to discover how to trust herself, gamify spending habits, and detach from the perfectionism and apathy pendulum. Hanna talks about the financial services industry’s common limitations, and how she ...
Apr 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 5
Unfortunately sometimes the wellness world can be overwhelming and complicated. Today we go over: What is wellness? The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as “the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.” Of course, wellness is multidimensional. Most models of wellness include spiritual, physical, mental, financial, relational, emotional, environmental, and many more dimensions of wellness. If you’re interested in making a shift from p...
Apr 25, 2023•11 min•Ep. 1
Welcome back to the TeleWellness Hub podcast! This is an Autism Awareness Month special episode! Today we hear from Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, PhD, an award-winning author and expert on neurodiversity assessment and care. Dr. Wendela has been married to, and mothered, late-diagnosed individuals with Autism. She believes in expanding the number of neurodiversity-affirming therapy and other resources available for those who may be wondering if they have autism or other types of neurodiverse wiring in...
Apr 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to the TeleWellness Hub Podcast! Today I’m talking with Dominique Sullivan. Dominique runs the wonderful food blog PerChance to Cook, which contains hundreds of healthy clean recipes for a delicious life. Growing up with a European mom, Dominique was always aware that foods in the U.S. often have more processed ingredients than in many other countries. Later, her husband began to face some autoimmune issues, so they decided to dive in to eating clean as a couple and family. The decision ...
Apr 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 2
