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👋 We're excited to share that Suma Karandikar MA, LCPC, a Certified Gottman Method Therapist and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, was featured in the latest episode of The Chicago BirthGuide Podcast! 🎙️✨ In this insightful interview, Suma, along with three other local providers, explores how to best align with your partner during the perinatal period. 💑 Whether you're expecting a new parent or supporting someone through this journey, you won't want to miss out on the advice and perspectives shared. Tune in now to gain insights on strengthening your relationship bonds during this transformative time! 🎧💬 #PerinatalWellness #RelationshipAlignment #ChicagoBirthGuidePodcast

HeyJuni Unplugged Ep2 is live! Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gYzKttSF 'HeyJuni Unplugged' is a podcast series where we dive into honest conversations about mental wellness. In this episode, we explore the challenges faced by individuals navigating between their faith and sexual orientation. Join us as we discuss strategies for maintaining connections with loved ones while honoring personal truths. Coming out is a journey filled with both hope and fear. It's not just about embracing our true identity - it's also about the deep fear of rejection from the people we love most. Balancing the need to be authentic with the desire to protect family ties can lead to a constant inner conflict. The fear of hurting those who have raised and supported us, coupled with the anxiety of being ostracized by our community and religion, can make us feel trapped and isolated. This struggle is a heavy burden to bear, but sharing these feelings can be the first step towards finding peace and acceptance within ourselves and our family.

Breaking stigmas takes courage! 💪 We all have our battles, but together, we can change minds and hearts about mental health and neurodiversity. 🧠💖 Share your story, let's learn and grow. 🌱 Listen to Podcasts on your favorite platform 🎧 #MentalHealthAwareness #Neurodiversity #AdvancingWithAmy #MentalHealthWarrior #NeuroSpicyMama

THE BLACK BEAUTY ACTIVIST PODCAST will host DR. AFIYA MBILISHAKA!!! You are not going to want to miss this episode!! In honor of mental health awareness month, my dear sister and I will be discussing how our hair perceptions are deeply connected with our mental health. Tap in tonight, Wednesday, May 15 at 7 PM on Facebook live, LinkedIn live, or on my YouTube channel the Black Beauty Activist Podcast. See you there!! #podcast #blackhair #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #theblackbeautyactivist

New Podcast Episode! This week, I had an insightful conversation with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Anna Aslanian about the impact of codependency in relationships. Codependency can manifest as enabling behaviors, blurred boundaries, and prioritizing others’ needs over your own—often stemming from unresolved childhood trauma. In this episode, we explore where codependency comes from, how it affects our relationships today, and the actionable steps to break free and establish healthier dynamics. If you or someone you know struggles with codependency, this episode offers hope and tools for positive change. Listen to the full episode and take the first step toward healing and self-care. https://lnkd.in/gXH4AT6p #MentalHealth #Codependency #RelationshipHealth #Boundaries #Therapy #PersonalGrowth #Podcast

"𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲" Brace yourself for a raw and transformative episode as we sit down with Josh Connolly, who shares his extraordinary journey from addiction to becoming one of the most influential voices in mental health. In this powerful conversation, he peels back the layers of his past, revealing how childhood trauma and a desperate search for belonging led him down dangerous paths before he found his true calling. Josh shares: 🔹 Anger as a catalyst for positive change 🔹The often-overlooked struggles of fatherhood 🔹 The challenges of breaking generational cycles of addiction 🔹 How his search for belonging led him down dangerous paths 🔹 Why holding yourself accountable is crucial for personal growth 🔹 Why forgiveness isn't always the answer, especially in toxic relationships 🔹 His transition from personal healing to helping others in corporate settings 🔗 Listen to the full episode: 📺YouTube - https://lnkd.in/e9yBu_4A 🍎Apple - https://lnkd.in/d27KRm9 🎧Spotify - https://lnkd.in/enUfKZ_E Or find 'Everyday Leadership' on your preferred podcast platform for convenient listening.

Even days later, the sting of that empty job promise (fake job promise) refuses to fade away. I can't seem to shake the feelings of anger, disappointment, and embarrassment that come with being led on and then left high and dry. It's one of those situations that keeps replaying in my mind, no matter how hard I try to move past it. The more I dwell on it, the more questions arise. I'm pretty sure it was a transphobic "attack" on me and Vanessa. If you've ever found yourself in a similar position—thrilled by the prospect of a new opportunity (when you've been unemployed for months...years), only to have it ripped away—you know how deeply that can cut. It's a harsh reminder of how vulnerable we can feel when our hopes are tied to something as crucial as employment. For those wondering about the company behind this letdown, Vanessa spilled it on the latest episode of the Transcending Humanity Podcast. While I'm still licking my wounds, I refuse to let this experience diminish my determination. The path may be lined with rejections and disappointments, but I'll keep pushing forward, opening myself up to new possibilities—just a little wiser and more guarded after this recent letdown. #Hiring #Jobs #JobSearch #JobSeekers #Scams #Podcast #TranscendingHumanity

The power of storytelling! Stories can help heal. Not only the storyteller, but also for those hearing them. This is the effect of Dare To Be Vulnerable. In the latest episode of the podcast, Susan Blain explains how her initiative is spreading like fire and putting mental health in the spotlight. https://lnkd.in/gWqrnpux

Curious about how social media shapes our mental health and self-perception? Pandora Morris and I dive into its effects on beauty standards, relationships, and loneliness. 🎙 Hurt to Healing podcast: https://lnkd.in/e2iFVNyX