Good Tea and Reads

Grab your cups for this piping hot tea! In this episode of GoodTea and Reads, Host Kimbralon B and returning guest Thuy Tran, LPC brew a deep, soul‑stirring conversation on mental health and generational trauma, exploring how the woundsour ancestors carried still steep in our emotional well‑being today. Together, they unpack survival scripts passed down like family tea blends-silence, vigilance, s...

In this soul‑steeping episode of Good Tea & Reads, Host Kimbralon B sits down with Amy Burnside, LCSW, to sip through the reali‑`tea’ of modern mental health care and the evolving role of counseling. Together, they explore the innovative world of ketamine assisted psychotherapy, breaking down myths, reducing stigma, and grounding the conversation in compassion, science, and lived experience. A...

Grab your cups! Host Kimbralon B sits down with Leadershipand Life Coach Lisa Pfister for a soul‑soothing pour of conversation that blends mental health, coaching, and faith into one restorative cup. Together, they unpack the stigmas surrounding mental health in Christian spaces, clarify the differences between counseling and coaching, and explore Lisa’s own journey from corporate America to Chris...

In this soothing episode of Good Tea and Reads, Host Kimbralon B pours a gentle cup of caregiving tea with special guest Jessica DeSalvo, who opens up about her journey as a caregiver for a child with special needs. Together, they steep into the emotional, mental, and physical toll caregiving can take-the quiet shame, the exhaustion that settles in the bones, and the moments that test even the str...

In this episode of Good Tea & Reads, Host Kimbralon Barnes sits down with Stephanie Good, owner of Maximum Potential, to honor Autism Awareness Month with a conversation steeped in compassion and lived experience as they explore neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, and mental health. Together they unpack diagnosis, stigma, self‑advocacy, and the everyday realities faced by neurodivergent individuals...

In this steep‑and‑sip episode of Good Tea &Reads, Kimbralon B sits down with real estate expert Tasha Goins to brew a richconversation about the deep connection between mental health and the homes we choose. Together, they explore how housing shapes emotional well‑being, the quiet stressors behind buying and selling, and the unspoken pressures thatcan strain finances, relationships, and peace...

Grab your cups! Host Kimbralon B and special guest CarmenIngram (founder of MOVE) brew a bold, heart‑opening conversation on the power of community in supporting mental health. Together, they blend personal journeys, organizational insight, and lived wisdom to show how connection fuels resilience, healing, and empowerment for women across every background. This episode pours out practical ways to...

Grab your cups! In this episode of Good Tea and Reads, HostKimbralon B pours a thoughtful cup with estate planning attorney, Steve Goodwill, to steep in the importance of preparing for life’s uncertainties. Together, they blend conversation about the basic definition of estate planning, key documents, emotional reactions, and the mental health benefits of planning ahead. From easing stress to prot...

Grab your cups! In this episode of Good Tea and Reads, Host Kimbralon B. pours a rich, soothing cup of conversation with Dr. Jordan Odle and Dr. Jocelyn Connolly, lovingly known as the Vagina Docs, as they steep into the importanceof pelvic health and its deep connection to mental well‑being. Together, they swirl through common pelvic floor disorders, the ways stress and emotional strain can brew...

Pour a cup and settle in-this episode explores how immigration news touches our mental health in real ways. Host Kimbralon B and Thuy Tran, LPC sit down to unpack how current immigration events are steeping into our mental health. They explore the fear, anxiety, and grief many communities are carrying, along with the myths and systemic pressures that make coping even harder. Through personal and c...

Grab your cups! Host Kimbralon B and Thuy Tran, LPC, blend a rich conversation about trauma, exploring how it shapes both mental and physical health and why reaching out for support can be a life‑changing act of care. Together, they gently stir through what trauma really means, the signs and symptoms that often settle quietly beneath the surface, and the therapeutic approaches that can help people...

In this episode of Good Tea and Reads, Kimbralon B and Dr. Delali Hevi, MD, DABOM, owner of Zenith Health Institute in Sun City, Arizona, brew a thoughtful conversation about the intricate relationship between obesity and mental health. They explore definitions of obesity, the stigma surrounding it, and how mental health issues can contribute to weight gain - all while infusing the discussion in w...

In this heartfelt episode of Good Tea and Reads, HostKimbralon B sits down with guest, Thuy Tran, LPC for a bittersweet conversation on the many layers of grief and mental health. Together, they brew a gentle,honest dialogue about how loss shows up in our lives-whether through death, transition, or the quiet endings we rarely name. Like a thoughtful tea blend, grief carries a mix of emotions: sadn...

In this episode, Host Kimbralon B pours a fresh cup ofconversation with Kim Richter, owner of Breath. Energy Studio, to steep in the transformative power of breathwork-rooted in self‑awareness, self‑actualization, and transcendence. Like a mindful tea ritual, each breath becomes a soothinginfusion for mental health, and Kim shares how her mission blossomed into nurturing women toward their true pu...

Summary Grab your cups! In this episode of Good Tea in Reads, Host Kimbralon B engages with AI expert Christi Garcia "the Sacred Strategist and AI Integrator" to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health. They discuss the evolution of AI, its current impact on the workforce, and the fears surrounding job displacement. Christi emphasizes the importance of human...

Grab your cups and get this piping hot tea! Hostess with the Most-est, Kimbralon B, shares a soothing blend of insights and strategies to help you recognize, navigate, and soften the holiday blues-while prioritizing your mental well-being. You do not want to miss this episode. Resources : If you are currently experiencing a crisis requiring immediate attention, please call 988 or text “HOME” to 74...

Host Kimbralon B sits down with Thuy Tran, LPC, a first-generation Vietnamese American and licensed professional counselor whose journey blends the delicate notes of cultural identity, resilience, and healing. Raised by immigrant parents, Thuy brings a deep understanding of the cross-cultural tensions many Asian Americans face, and she’s made it her mission to help others navigate those complexiti...

Grab your cups! In this episode, Kimbralon B. welcomeshealer Danielle Gonzales to discuss the importance of healing in mental health. They explore the differences between healing and counseling, the stigmas surrounding mental health, and the journey of self-discovery and healing. Danielle shares her personal experiences and insights as an intuitive coach and energetic healer, emphasizing the need...

In this episode of Good Tea and Reads, Kimbralon B discussesthe importance of mental health, particularly in the context of social media's impact on our well-being. She emphasizes the need for self-care, the significance of hobbies, and the necessity of taking breaks from social media to maintain mental health. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, practical advice, and a call to...

Grab your cups and get this piping hot tea! Hostess with the Most-est, Kimbralon B, explores the impact of shame on mental health. Kimbralon explores shame, its impact on mental health, and strategies to overcome shame. You do not want to miss this episode. Resources : If you are currently experiencing a crisis requiring immediate attention, please call 988 or text “HOME” to 741741. Resources used...

Grab your cups and get this piping hot tea! Hostess with theMost-est, Kimbralon B, delves into the emotional toll of growing up with one or both parents absent, exploring how this experience shapes mental health, identity, and relationships. Sparked by a recent tragic event where a young adult sought to reconnect with their estranged parent’s family—only to meet a devastating fate—the episode exam...

Grab your cups and get this piping hot tea! Hostess with the Most-est, Kimbralon B, explores how change impacts mental health and the importance of having tools in your emotional toolbox to navigate change whether-good or bad. Resources: If you are currently experiencing a crisis requiring immediate attention, please call 988 or text 741741. Resources used for information and educational purposes...

Grab your cups and get this piping hot tea! Hostess with the Most-est, Kimbralon B, explores Black women in the workplace and the impact on mental health. Kimbralon shares a glimpse personal and shared challenges of being a Black woman in the workplace, strategies to manage mental health, and a review of the book “I’m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace (Successful Black...

Grab your cups and get this piping hot tea! Hostess with the Most-est, Kimbralon B, explores the impact of stigmas on mental health. Kimbralon explores the importance of self-care and being accountable for one's own health. If you are currently experiencing a crisis requiring immediate attention, please call 988 or text 741741. Resources used for information and educational purposes are availa...

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