The Mental Wellness Practice

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats with Omika Jikaria a dancer, yoga and meditation teacher, and reiki energy healing practitioner who helps us explore the connection between dance and mental health. From this conversation you’ll learn about: Therapeutic qualities of dance Omika and Dr. Shainna’s personal reflections about dance from  How dance can help your mental well-being Where to begin with i...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats with Hope Kelaher, therapist and author of Here to Make Friends. From this conversation you’ll learn about: The different types of friendships How friendships can support your wellness How friendships can hinder your well-being Strategies to support healthy connections About Hope Hope Kelaher is a therapist based in New York City and author of Here to Make Friend...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats with Dr. Yami , a board-certified pediatrician and certified lifestyle medicine physician, who helps us explore what lifestyle medicine and how it can be used to support mental well-being. This episode covers: What lifestyle medicine is What intuitive eating is How lifestyle medicine differs from other common methods Strategies to practice lifestyle medicine and...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats Dr. Navaz Habib, the author of ‘Activate Your Vagus Nerve’ and host of ‘The Health Upgrade Podcast’ to help you explore the connection between your nervous system and mental well-being. This episode covers: What the vagus nerve is How the vagus nerve functions What makes the vagus nerve unique Dr. Habib’s personal journey with nervous system regulation Shifting f...

Throughout season 3 of the podcast we have learned from a variety of wellness experts. As we navigated different dimensions of well-being, we were able to see how those areas affect mental health and how cultivating mental wellness can also support those areas too. In this final episode of the season we are putting it all together MWP style with practical strategies to apply what you have learned...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats with Rebecca Kennedy, a body positive personal trainer who loves to teach others how to empower themselves through fitness and finding confidence. They delve into: What body positive health looks like The connection between mind and body How physical health affects mental wellness How to listen to your body Strategies for body positive self-care Learn more about...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats with Dr. John Harrichand, an Assistant Professor of counseling at the University of Texas San Antonio and a longstanding board member of Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC) who helps us explore the link between spiritual wellness and mental health. What spirituality is The difference between spirituality and religion W...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats with the President of the Association for Creativity in Counseling, Dr. LA Stretch,a bout the link between creativity and mental wellness. You’ll get to explore: What creative wellness is The difference between being artistic and being creative How to tap into your creativity What creativity looks like in counseling How to practice creative self-care About Dr. Lo...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats with career counselor Lashay Vazquez about the link between career and mental wellness. You’ll get to explore: What career wellness is How our work affects our mental wellness What burnout looks like How we can cultivate career wellness How to find the right career for you Key considerations when switching careers & Practical self-care to career and mental we...

The Mental Wellness Practice is a place for you to learn practical tips to support your well-being. In this season of the podcast, Dr. Shainna a mental health counselor, educator, advocate, and author of the best-selling Self-Love Workbook will help us take a step back to expand our view of health. In each episode, Dr. Shainna is joined by a wellness expert and together they discuss a new area of...

The Mental Wellness Practice is a place for you to learn practical tips to support your well-being. In this season of the podcast, Dr. Shainna a mental health counselor, educator, advocate, and author of the best-selling Self-Love Workbook will help us take a step back to expand our view of health. In each episode, Dr. Shainna is joined by a wellness expert and together they discuss a new area of...

The Mental Wellness Practice is a place for you to learn practical tips to support your well-being. In this season of the podcast, Dr. Shainna a mental health counselor, educator, advocate, and author of the best-selling Self-Love Workbook will help us take a step back to expand our view of health. In each episode, Dr. Shainna is joined by a wellness expert and together they discuss a new area of...

The Mental Wellness Practice is a place for you to learn practical tips to support your well-being. In this season of the podcast, Dr. Shainna a mental health counselor, educator, advocate, and author of the best-selling Self-Love Workbook will help us take a step back to expand our view of health. In each episode, Dr. Shainna is joined by a wellness expert and together they discuss a new area of...

The Mental Wellness Practice is a place for you to learn practical tips to support your well-being. In this season of the podcast, Dr. Shainna a mental health counselor, educator, advocate, and author of the best-selling Self-Love Workbook will help us take a step back to expand our view of health. In each episode, Dr. Shainna is joined by a wellness expert and together they discuss a new area of...

Access to quality, affordable mental health care continues to be a global problem, but there’s another problem that often goes overlooked–not maximizing on your appointment. You took the time, you made the effort, now it’s time to maximize your investment. In this episode, Dr. Shainna, licensed mental health counselor, educator, advocate and author of the newly released book Designing Healthy Boun...

No one is one dimensional. We all have multiple pieces that make up who we are. Understanding those pieces and how they exist in the world can be a powerful practice of self-exploration. When we dive into learning about who we are, we better understand how we think, feel, and exist in the world. In this episode we are going to take a closer look at what intersectionality is and how you can use it...

Music has a powerful impact on our well-being. It can improve our emotional expression and regulation, self-esteem and control, concentration and memory, as well as our overall satisfaction with life. Music has the ability to decrease mental fatigue, neurodegeneration, anxiety, and depression. We can better access mental wellness through the power of music. In this episode, Dr. Shainna, licensed m...

Finding out you have a mental health diagnosis can be overwhelming. Most people aren’t sure what to do next. In this episode of the Mental Wellness Practice, Dr. Shainna, mental health counselor, educator, and advocate sheds light on ten key areas to explore when you or someone you care for is diagnosed with a mental health illness.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not sub...

About half of mental health problems develop before the individual becomes a teen. Recent studies have shown that many teens are struggling with their mental health at alarmingly high rates, and many in silence. As a global community, we need to help teens support their mental health. This episode is curated for family members, coaches, teachers, community leaders and professionals who want to hel...

Generational patterns have been receiving a lot of attention in the mental health field. We are learning that influences on mental health can arise far before we are born. In this episode, Dr. Shainna, licensed mental health counselor, educator, and advocate highlights the opportunity to improve mental wellness by understanding generational patterns, recognizing generational trauma, and choosing g...

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent concerns in the world. It is estimated that one in three people will experience an anxiety disorder at one point in their lives. Most of us become familiar with this through personal experience, whether our own or someone near to us. In order to access mental wellness we need to be informed about what anxiety is and how it can be managed & in this episode w...

Well-designed boundaries are an essential component of living a happy, healthy, and balanced life. Most of us won't argue with that. Yet while we know how important they are, the process can be confusing and intimidating. In this episode, Dr. Shainna, licensed mental health counselor, educator, advocate and author of the newly released book Designing Healthy Boundaries highlights 5 common mist...

Matrescence, the transition of becoming a mother, is a vulnerable time for mental health.  This episode empowers new mothers, as well as those in their support systems , to better understand and encourage maternal mental wellness. Key aspects, risk factors, coping skills, and methods to take a proactive approach are shared.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute f...

One in five people live with a mental health problem, and it is estimated that about half of us will experience a mental health concern at some point in our lives. Even if you’re the lucky one who beats those slim odds, that still means that likely lots of individuals in your life will not. You can make a difference, and this episode will help you unlock the key to doing just that–becoming a menta...

When it comes to technology, we’ve come quite a long way in a short span of time. We have access to world news, millions of people, and opportunities to escape all at our fingertips. The drawbacks of this progress (i.e., reduced focus, sleep, wellness) are hard to ignore, but many of us are not open to surrendering our devices–and even if we want to, it may not seem realistic. So what can we do? I...