Grow Your Path to Wellness

Kelsi and Amanda welcome back Chris Seem, who has so graciously shared her life-experiences in different levels of mental healthcare with us. Chris discusses her personal accounts of the differences between a locked, in-patient psychiatric hospitalization unit, and a crisis stabilization unit. This episode is so very helpful for the lay-person wondering what it looks like to engage in higher level...

Kelsi and Amanda are joined today by fellow mental health Tiktok creator, licensed clinical social worker, and Ohioan, Chelsey Hamms. We discuss symptoms of anxiety and trauma, how they can overlap/appear similar, as well as the distinct differences. Chelsey shares her experience and training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to highlight how these treatments...

Kelsi and Amanda are joined by Kendra Everhart today as she shares the practice of Vibeology Dance Yoga. Tune in to learn the roots of this healing art, as well as the benefits for your mind, body and soul!  You can find Kendra's classes at Rainbow Yoga in Chillicothe, OH: https://rainbowyogastudio.com  Follow Kendra on Instagram: @KendraTheDancingGypsy and @TheGuidedGoddessCo

Morgan returned to share her perspective on preventing burnout in the workplace through the lens of her own learned lessons and experience. We weave through examples of how to separate ourselves from work, setting functional work-life boundaries and how to prioritize our needs.  Follow Morgan on Instagram: MBBeautyLLC YouTube Video referenced in today's episode: Spaceship You #SelfCare #Burnout #W...

Today Kelsi and Amanda welcomed Marissa Baker, host of the Sun Happens Podcast, to share her personal journey of challenges and triumph to reaching joy. Marissa vulnerably discusses being twice divorced by 30, recognizing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors in herself, taking accountability for her life, and using thoughts to create happiness.   Learn more and follow Marissa:  Website: www.s...

Kelsi and Amanda sat down with peer supporter Christine Venrick to talk about how critical it is to build a sense of community when working on healing trauma! We discussed different types of support systems, the mind-body connection and tools for healing, as well as how our systems around us influence our overall wellness! Follow Christine on TikTok @ TheTraumaLady #TheTraumaFamily Email Christine...

One of our regular guests returns to share more expertise in mind-body healing, specifically through the use of Embodied Therapy. Lisa Schaefer, a clinical social worker, registered yoga teacher and reiki master joins Kelsi and Amanda to reveal the benefits of an embodied approach to life and healing. Learn why it's necessary to become grounded to live your fullest life, especially when living amo...

While Kelsi soaks up the warmth in South Carolina for vacation, Amanda hosted good friend, massage therapist and esthetician Gina Goodson. You’ll learn about the holistic benefits of individualized massage practice because of the mind-body connection. Gina discusses why setting the intention and engaging all 5 senses during a session can aid in the therapy process. Follow Gina on Instagram: gigibe...

Markerra Larkin returned this week and she and Kelsi discussed how the fear of rejection is planted and manifests in our lives. This week’s episode builds off of Markerra’s previous episode that covered the experience of women in transitional spaces. Markerra offered her personal and professional perspectives on how the fear of rejection infiltrates our reality and holds us back from living as our...

What a privilege it was for co-hosts Kelsi & Amanda to host Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans on today's episode! Judith graciously gave her time to share her personal story of growing up in Jim Crow South and how she found healing through self-compassion and action. Judith encouraged more togetherness and acceptance of others with the advice to “strive to find what is common between you”.  You can find mor...

Another mental health creator takes the spotlight on this week's episode of GYPTW! Kelsi and Amanda hosted guest Kate Harold, a strong advocate for supporting financial wellness women and minorities. We explore the overlaps of financial wellness with other relationships and forms of wellness, and talk about  "taboo" topics like asking your friends how much money they make as well as the recognitio...

Licensed therapist and breakthrough coach Heidi Gruss returns for another episode to finish the conversation on pushing past fear toward growth. With Kelsi stepping out for some personal development, Amanda and Heidi had a productive and eye-opening conversation about the breakthrough process when making a change.    Learn more about Heidi's practice and schedule your breakthrough call today: http...

Amanda and Kelsi are joined by eat smart expert Ruth Houston today to expose lies the diet industry tells us and how these create barriers to losing weight. Ruth provides realistic, simple lifestyle habits we can implement to lose weight without restricting what/how much we eat or exercising. Go to Ruth's website EatSmartLoseWeightBook.com to get your free tip sheet on mindful eating.

Kelsi is back this week joining Amanda on an interview with another clinician from Port Counseling Group, Markerra Larkin. We define what it means to be a woman in transition in a variety of life areas, and how both societal and individual circumstances factor into the experience.    Find Markerra: Portcg.com IG @faithworkscoaching

Katelyn Baker, PsyD, another fellow Tiktok content creator and wellness advocate, chats with Amanda about all things self-love and body positivity near the Valentine's Day holiday. Our discussion flows from understanding the bullying experiences of larger bodied women, to taming the inner bully and learning how to love yourself a little more each day.  Find Dr. Katelyn on TikTok and Instagram: @Th...

Dr. Sousan Abadian joins Amanda today to explore how trauma is weaved in our habits, families, culture and more. They discuss intergenerational trauma and directing attention toward healing and empowerment, rather than victim mindset.    Dr. Sousan's bio: Dr. Sousan Abadian is currently a Fulbright Scholar and has been invited to go to Canada to help create curriculum on “indigenous ways...

Today's guest Miranda Campbell is a licensed clinical social worker and group practice owner who graced us with her presence to share her expertise related to intimate relationships and boundary setting. Our conversation flowed from the basics of why setting boundaries is important, to related topics of attachment, family of origin, culture, love languages and so much more! Tune in to learn the im...

*Content warning** topics of suicidal thoughts, mental health crises and hospitalization experiences are discussed in this episode. Today Kelsi and Amanda had the honor of welcoming Chris Seems to share her first hand experience as a consumer of mental health crisis services. We are thankful for the opportunity to de-stigmatize seeking treatment for any health condition. We believe our audience wi...

Today Kelsi and Amanda welcomed back Kimberly Anderson to share her expertise on the intersection of sexual/gender identity and religion - specifically Mormonism. Tune in as they explore everything from identity development to the spectrum from tolerating to embracing, all with Kimberly's gracious vulnerability of her own life experiences as a groundwork and examples.  #Queer #Queerness #Mormonism...

Today while Kelsi takes a much deserved holiday vacation to warmer climate, Amanda had the opportunity to sit down with Josh McKivigan, a licensed professional counselor from PA. Josh was gracious to cover our Men's Mental Health Series episode this month before Amanda's husband Tommy returns in January 2022. Tune in to hear Josh's perspective as a male working with adolescents about the dynamics...

This week Kelsi and Amanda welcomed back (for the 3rd time!!) Dr. Lesley Cook on the topic of Chronic Pain among those ages 20-50 years old. Dr. Lesley is always a pleasure to have on the show - be sure to go back and listen to her episodes on Neurodiversity and How Parents Can Support their Child's Coming Out Journey. Tune in to hear Dr. Lesley's expertise in the area of chronic pain as the discu...

This week Kelsi and Amanda welcome fellow TikTok creator and therapist Jason @NotYourTherapistDude for a discussion about humor’s place in therapy. Jason shares how humor can be both beneficial and unhelpful depending on the specific situation and timing.

As we welcome Amanda back to co-host after her much needed maternity leave, she and Kelsi had the pleasure of chatting with Katie Ridings. Katie vulnerably shares her experiences along her own mental health healing journey. Tune in to learn common barriers to treatment as well as recommendations for how to persist and find the mental wellness tools you need to thrive.

In the final installment of our Trauma and Chakra Healing Series, Kelsi welcome back Lisa Schaefer to talk about the Crown Chakra. #Chakras #ChakraHealing #CrownChakra #Wellness #Healing #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness

Kelsi returns from her much needed vacation and hosted Dr. Kristen Casey after a last minute schedule change for this week’s episode. Kelsi and Dr. Casey talked in depth about insomnia, anxiety related to sleep, and the overall evidence-based best practice treatment for these particular disorders. Dr. Casey also debunked common myths surrounding sleep hygiene, sleep issues, and the impact of anxie...