Café with Monica

We've all set wellness goals with high enthusiasm only to lose steam by week three. What if it didn't have to be this way? In this episode, I chat with Darian and Joey, personal trainers at Trainwell and hosts of the Trainwell Podcast, who have coached everyone from new moms to college athletes. They share insights on how to follow through on your wellness journey without burning out. We dive into...

Have you ever wondered why making and maintaining friendships as an adult is so challenging? Join me in this episode as we dive into the complexities of adult friendships. We'll explore how to create and sustain meaningful connections, cope when they change or end, and hear invaluable insights from Blake, a psychodynamic therapist and friendship educator from Charlotte, North Carolina. From the im...

I know it's February and I never uploaded this episode but I promise I wont forget to make the audio vesion of my youtube videos. So without furtherado here are my 2025 goals and reflection of 2024.    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/qUxOoHoOfBo?si=bpqkj9-1Y6LwyINa

Today I am sharing a highly anticipated Q&A video with you. I'm answering all your questions about how I stay motivated and productive as a therapist and Youtuber. I'm also discussing goal setting, burnout, self-motivation, and consistency in your actions.

While we all know the holidays are supposed to be about connection and joy, it's not uncommon for many of us to feel immense pressure to buy so much stuff during the holiday season! Before you fall into the consumerism trap or the belief that you have to buy everyone gifts in order to showcase how much you love and care for that person, let's take a moment to pause first! What if we focus on what...

In this episode of the Summer Reset Series, host Monica, a therapist and private practice owner, is joined by Danielle Hayden, CEO of Kickstart Accounting. Danielle shares her decade-long expertise in corporate and small business finance, focusing on empowering female entrepreneurs. Together, they dive deep into the essential financial numbers every business owner needs to know, how to leverage th...

For those of you who don't know, I am extremely passionate about personal finance. In this summer reset episode, I'm sharing my journey to financial freedom, highlighting the emotional ties to money and its impact on mental health. I provide steps for assessing your current financial situation, including determining your net income, tracking expenses, and managing debt. I also discuss my budgeting...

Welcome back to our Summer Reset Series! Have you been feeling a bit low lately? Or maybe it feels like you haven't been prioritizing your mental health. You are not alone! The midway point of a year can be such a reflective time! It's so important to pause and reassess not only your goals but how you are taking care of yourself. Many of us can find ourselves being a bit harder on ourselves for no...

Are you ready to align your lifestyle with the natural rhythm of your body? Have you wondered how understanding your hormonal cycle can be the key to enhance wellbeing? I'm chatting with Berrion Berry, a woman's health coach and fertility awareness educator. Berry teaches modern women how to regulate their hormones, enhance their moods, sync their cycles, and how to heal yourself. If you are looki...

Welcome to the Summer Reset Series! Let's reset and realign our new years goals together this summer. If you've strayed from your intentions, now's the perfect time for a goal-setting refresh. I'll share strategies to reflect on your progress, reassess your goals, and make adjustments. Plus, I'll discuss the importance of daily routines and the power of community and accountability.   Mentioned it...

Are you ready to learn how to heal from your emotional trauma? In this episode, we're diving into the world of EMDR therapy. I'm chatting with licensed therapist Ciara Helm, who specializes in trauma and grief recovery using EMDR. She has helped countless individuals find healing and build resilience, and today she is going to answer all of our questions! Share this podcast with a friend or someon...

Why do some people experience panic attacks, an intense episode of anxiety, and others don't? I sat down with licensed mental health counselor and anxiety treatment specialist Justine Carino to get to the bottom of this. We're diving into everything you need to know about anxiety disorders, panic attacks, understanding triggers, and giving some tools, techniques and strategies to help you better c...

This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Visit https://creators.riverside.fm/CafewithMonica and use code CafewithMonica for 15% off your subscription and try Riverside today! Do you feel like you're drowning in tasks and responsibilities? When you're overwhelmed, does it feel debilitating and paralyzing? Lastly, does it feel like when you're being productive, you're really only forcing yoursel...

This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Visit https://creators.riverside.fm/CafewithMonica and use code CafewithMonica for 15% off your subscription and try Riverside today!   Are you ready to take charge of your life? In this episode, we are going to tackle how to hold yourself accountable, how to stop holding yourself back, and how to stick to your own personal boundaries. If you've ever ha...

This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Visit https://creators.riverside.fm/CafewithMonica and use code CafewithMonica for 15% off your subscription and try Riverside today! Do you find yourself constantly battling self doubt and perfectionism? In today's episode we are diving into what triggers perfectionism, the three types of perfectionism, as well as the evidence based skills and focus ar...

Winter is no joke! If you're someone who struggles to sustain habits, have no desire to see other people, or simply feel more down and sad during the cold months, this episodeis for you! Don't let seasonal depression get the best of you. I'm sharing 18 practical tips that will help you get through the cold weather and shorter days.    Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/pRkzd...

Anyone else prioritizing their mental health in the new year? 🙋‍♀️ I've been a therapist for 6 years now and along the way I've learned a ton about healthy habits and routines! This video will help you create habits that actually STICK. If you're ready to show up, be consistent and make 2024 the best year ever, hit the play button above. P.S. While watching this video, I encourage you to pick ONE...

If you're new here, my name is Monica and I've been a therapist for 6 years! Through my work experience, I've directly seen why certain clients don't reach their goals and have helped them revaluate the way they approach goal setting. In today's episode, we're uncovering the biggest problem I see made time and time again. Plus, I'll be walking through the best goal setting strategies and breaking...

If you've ever fallen victim to purchasing a "must-have" item while mindlessly scrolling through social media (those shopping hauls always get me!), this episode is for you! We're diving into impulse buying, emotional spending, and the powerful influence of social media on our purchasing decisions with Spending Coach Paige Pritchard! She's sharing her expertise on how to break free from the grip o...

Jess Massey is the host of The Hustle Sanely Podcast, a planner creator, and the founder of the community-centered productivity brand Hustle Sanely®. In this episode, we talk about strategies for how busy women can release overwhelm and prioritize their mental health while pursuing their goals! Plus Jess is a wife and new mom so we discuss how to she balances relationships while also running her b...

Whether you are a Latina therapist, an aspiring therapist, or simply want to feel inspired by listening to two Latina therapists (who have done the work), this conversation is for you! In Part 2 of my conversation with Deyanira Cavazos, we are diving into challenges and obstacles we've faced as Latina therapists, advice for our grad school girlies, and how we navigate entrepreneurship as we run ou...

Since May is Mental Health Awareness month, I'm bringing another fellow Latina therapist, Deyanira Cavazos, on the podcast! We chat about what it was like growing up in a Latina household, and how that shaped our values, mental health and how we take care of ourselves today. Deyanira, a therapist, content creator and YouTuber located in Texas, also shares how she got into entrepreneurship and setb...

If you've ever visited my YouTube channel, you know my monthly reset videos are some of my most popular uploads. My guest on the podcast today was the inspiration behind these videos for me as she is the Queen of monthly reset videos. Carter Sullivan is a 25-year-old content creator and corporate gal from Ottawa, Canada. When she's not creating content focused on life in her 20s, finance, and sett...

Kameron Monet is an attorney, content creator, and YouTuber, who showcases her life as a non-traditional lawyer through her content and divulges all the behind the scenes details. I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Kameron about her passions, how she prioritizes self-care, building a life she loves, and all the nitty gritty legal details of what it takes to be an influencer/content cr...

In today's episode, Elizabeth and I talk about the early stages of starting a business, and we don't hold back! We discuss what it's really like and share our own experiences, as well as some tips and advice for anyone who's thinking about starting their own business.   We also discuss some of the challenges and obstacles we faced along the way, and share some of the lessons we learned. We chat ab...