Burnout to Thriving

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, host Cecilia Mannella delves into the topic of stress and the impact it has on our daily lives. Drawing from her personal experience of high cortisol levels, Cecilia explores the concept of stress as a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from external pressures. She highlights the different types of stressors, including trauma, obsessions, nuisan...

Welcome back to Mental Makeover Radio, where we explore the profound impact of mental and emotional well-being on our lives. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Becky Ackerman, a fertility coach with a deeply personal connection to the struggles of infertility. Becky's journey through her own fertility challenges led her to discover the often-neglected mind-body connec...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, host Cecilia Mannella delves into the concept of "permission slips" and how they impact our habits, behaviors, and relationships. By exploring the idea of giving and rescinding permission, Cecilia provides valuable insights into creating positive change in our lives. Key Takeaways: Permission Slips: Understand how the permission we give ourselves...

Hello, Mental Makeover community! It's your host, Cecilia Mannella, back with another episode that's all about unpacking the complexities of anxiety. Today, we're not just talking about anxiety disorders, but the everyday anxiety that seems to have become a prevalent part of our lives, especially in the past five years. Anxiety is like an alarm system in our bodies, warning us of poten...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, we dive into the hot topic of Narcissism and gaslighting. In today’s culture, the term narcissism is a buzzword that is widely overused and yet we don’t truly have a strong understanding of the complexities of this personality disorder. Cecilia shares the criteria for a diagnosis, highlighting the key points to understand while diving into one specific tac...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, Cecilia Mannella and guest Elizabeth McGinnis talk about money and relationships. Elizabeth McGinnis is a psychotherapist, a traveler and a writer. She started her life far away in Germany and after 16 years traveling the world as an Army Brat, she started traveling for herself. She’s lived in three different countries, a crazy amount of states, and been t...

In this episode, Cecilia Mannella and guest Andrea Miller explore the depths of the mind and strategies for personal growth. I had the pleasure of welcoming Andrea Miller, a seasoned psychologist with 20 years of experience, to discuss a topic that resonates with so many of us: the inner critic and self-worth. We dove deep into the concept of the inner critic—the persistent voice in our heads that...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, Cecilia Mannella and guest Amanda Strider discuss the concept of body neutrality as a way to challenge negative body image. Amanda shares her experiences growing up in the dance world and how it influenced her perception of her body, her journey into yoga and now mental health.  Amanda grew up in Northern Ontario, where she was heavily involved in dance an...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, host Cecilia Mannella is joined by Therapist and coach Alisha Bowker Mudrock as they answer a listener’s question about how to prioritize without feeling guilty. Cecilia and Alisha discuss the double standards in society that set women up to feel over responsible for everyone else while neglecting themselves.  Key Points Covered: Prioritizing oneself is es...

Want some help with your journaling practice? Cecilia has you covered! Each week Cecilia will release a short episode every Thursday dedicated to journaling prompts for the week. This week's prompts are focused on having a relationship check-in: what fear shows up when you think of doing a relationship check-n? what gets in the way of vulnerability? what is the worst thing that can happen? wha...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, host Cecilia Mannella delves into the importance of relationship check-ins and provides a comprehensive guide on how to conduct them effectively. She emphasizes the significance of regular communication and intentional conversations to foster connection and trust in relationships. Key Points Covered: Importance of Relationship Check-Ins Benefits of Regular...

Want some help with your journaling practice? Cecilia has you covered! This week we dive into rest: what does rest currently look like in my life? what is the vision of what I want rest to look like? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? what is the distance from where I'm at to where I want to be? what activities are restful for me? what do I need to reduce to gain more rest? what am I willing to commit to...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, host Cecilia Mannella discusses the importance of rest in our lives. She delves into the societal pressure of constant productivity and the misconception that rest is synonymous with laziness. Cecilia highlights the impact of rest on our central nervous system, overall health, creativity, and connection with others. She emphasizes the need for intentional...

Want some help with your journaling practice? Cecilia has you covered! Each week Cecilia will release a short episode every Thursday dedicated to journaling prompts for the week. This week's prompts are focused on the story you tell yourself: what story gets in the way of your life? what is the not good enough story? who gave you this story? where does it come from? what is the good enough sto...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, host Cecilia Mannella explores the power of the stories we tell ourselves and the importance of examining and challenging these narratives. She emphasizes the distinction between the brain and the mind, highlighting how our thoughts and feelings shape our experiences and self-perception. Key Takeaways: The Mind as a Storyteller: Humans are natural storytel...

Want some help with your journaling practice? Cecilia has you covered! Each week Cecilia releases a special episode dedicated to journaling prompts for the week. This weeks' prompts are focused on dating: what are your values in dating? what are your deal makers and deal breakers? how can you become your best matchmaker? what characteristics are you looking for in a potential partner? what are...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, host Cecilia Mannella discusses the challenges of dating and the importance of becoming your own matchmaker. She emphasizes the need to focus on deal makers, deal breakers, amber flags, and red flags when looking for a potential partner. Cecilia provides a step-by-step process to create these lists and explains how they can help filter and screen potential...

Want some help with your journaling practice? Cecilia has you covered! Each week Cecilia will release a short episode every Thursday dedicated to journaling prompts for the week. This week's prompts are focused on boundaries: how did you learn about boundaries? what did you witness in your childhood? how did you navigate boundaries in your youth? did saying no come with consequences? when you...

Welcome to Mental Makeover Radio, your go-to destination for meaningful conversations about mental health. In this episode, host Cecilia Mannella explores the complexities and messiness of boundaries and how not having them can increase people-pleasing. Cecilia provides straightforward and practical advice on setting boundaries in our lives. Get your Boundary Workbook: https://www.ceciliamannella....

Want some help with your journaling practice? Cecilia has you covered! Each week Cecilia will release a short episode every Thursday focused on journaling prompts for the week. This week's prompts are focused on intimacy: What does intimacy mean to you? How did you learn about intimacy? What do you want intimacy to look like in your life? Are you happy with your current level of intimacy? What...

In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between intimacy and sex. Cecilia discusses how society's contradictory views on sex and intimacy can lead to disconnection and dissatisfaction in relationships. Cecilia shares five easy ways to increase intimacy in a relationship without solely focusing on sex. These strategies include increasing non-sexual touch, giving non-physical compli...

In this episode, host Cecilia Manella explores the topic of people-pleasing and how it can hinder our ability to express our needs in relationships. She discusses the origins of people-pleasing, its impact on our sense of self, and the importance of building authentic connections. Cecilia provides practical tips on breaking the pattern of people-pleasing and embracing vulnerability in order to fos...

In this episode of Mental Makeover Radio, host Cecilia Manella explores the number one enemy of connection: perfection. She challenges the notion that perfection is an inherent personality flaw and instead reveals it as an adaptive coping skill learned throughout life. Cecilia delves into how perfectionism affects our relationship with ourselves and others, permeating every aspect of our lives. Sh...

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! In this episode, we're diving into the concept of anti-resolutions and exploring a transformative approach to setting intentions for the new year. Forget about the traditional resolutions that often lead to disappointment, and join us as we discuss how to choose meaningful words to guide your year. 🔑 Key Highlights: Discover why less than 3% of people acco...

Finding the holidays hard to navigate? It's okay to find ways to survive the holidays. We often think the holidays are full of magic and sparkly lights. But for many people, the holidays are a reminder of loss, grief, loneliness, and change. Struggling through the holidays is more common than you think - it usually comes down to all the unrealistic expectations we hold for this time of year. T...