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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck or in an uncomfortable situation, and wondered if it's okay to just walk away? Well, here's your answer: it is. In this episode, I share my personal journey of embracing the unpredictable nature of life. Life's ups and downs are inevitable, and sometimes we must learn to let go, embrace change, and understand it's okay to change our min...

Send us Fan Mail How often do we put others first and neglect our own needs? Join me as I welcome Yahaira Villa, a coach and advocate for personal development who encourages us all to prioritize self-trust. Yahaira holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Davis and a Master's degree in Counseling from Santa Clara University. We're exploring the concept of self-exploration and...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel that nagging guilt when you're not spending time with your child, or struggle to find the balance between work and personal life? As a mompreneur, I've faced this challenge head-on, especially with my daughter, Emma, being on summer break and spending time with her father. Join me in this episode as I open up about my journey to overcome productivity anx...

Send us Fan Mail This week I am joined by author Dave Pelzer, best known for his memoir of child abuse, "A Child Called It".  As with many of us, Dave was forced to re-examine his life during the pandemic. Despite his many accomplishments—writing multiple bestselling books, including the classics A Child Called “It” and The Lost Boy, serving in the armed forces, receiving awards from US...

Send us Fan Mail Hello mellow friends! This week we are joined by an amazing guest. Ashley Fontes graduated from BYU with a degree in Humanities and is a writer, mother, yoga teacher, and mental health advocate. Ashley's neurodivergent children are her inspiration for teaching yoga. Ashley has seen the benefits of mindfulness and yoga in the lives of her kids, and found it to reduce tantrums...

Send us Fan Mail When I finally decided to hire a housekeeper and this happens. Being sick and crappy doctors. Other weekend things. Join me on my drive to work for some story time. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: Imperfect.mellow.therapy Website: www.imperfectmellow.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? Start for F...

Send us Fan Mail Jose is a Latino, cis, heterosexual male who is first-generation born in the United States. Formal education includes earning a B.A. in Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University in 2012, an M.A. in Couples and Family Therapy in 2015 from Alliant International University, and a certification in Sex Therapy in 2022 from The California Institute of Integral Studies. Listen a...

Send us Fan Mail When the body shuts down. Is this a sign from the universe to move on? Are you doing too much? Some things to keep in mind when you're stuck on autopilot.  For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: Imperfect.mellow.therapy Website: www.imperfectmellow.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? Start for FREE...

Send us Fan Mail Hi friends. Join me this week to discuss why the holidays sucked for me, goal setting tips, and 5 New Years resolutions to include in your list, for your Mental Health in 2023! I wish you all a happy new year. Thank you for joining me on this wild podcast ride. https://www.imperfectmellow.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast?...

Send us Fan Mail The term “personal energy” refers collectively to those parts of you that are subtle and non-physical, such as your sense of aliveness, feelings and emotions, thoughts, memories, conscience and beliefs. You can’t see any of these things, yet you know they exist and are vital to your sense of self. Your energy is an integral part of who you are and how you perceive the world. Gail...

Send us Fan Mail Sonya is a Toronto girl with extensive background in behaviour analysis in the world of coaching! Join us for a discussion on how to build better habits. Habits are the small decisions you make and actions you perform every day. According to researchers at Duke University, habits account for about 40 percent of our behaviors on any given day.  Your life today is essentially the su...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving! Let's talk about celebrating your small daily victories and staying focused on your goals. We all want to be successful but what does that even look like? Join me for some reflections and exciting news.  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? Start for FREE Buzzsprout using this link.  Support the show...

Send us Fan Mail We all have had to make the decision at some point on whether to forgive someone or not. I admit, I can be petty sometimes and want to get revenge but who is that really harming at the end of the day? This week we are joined by International Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author, Intuitive and Conscious Relationship Coach, Carrie Jeroslow.   Carrie teaches people the tools to relate...

Send us Fan Mail The holiday season can be a fun and magical time, but the burden mothers sometimes bear during this season can sometimes bring more stress than joy. If you’re recovering or recently recovered from postpartum depression or anxiety, the stress of the holidays can sometimes require a little extra self-care. This  week I am joined by Dorthie Owens to discuss maternal mental health and...

Send us Fan Mail "Think of the bright side", "it could be worse", "think happy thoughts". We've all heard some form of these statements before.  Can being positive go too far? This week I am joined by Jen Rafferty, CEO of Empowered Educator to discuss the dark side of positivity and how we can embrace our "negative" emotions.  *Remember to like, subscri...

Send us Fan Mail According to the American Psychological Association, Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness characterized by incoherent or illogical thoughts, bizarre behavior and speech, and delusions or hallucinations, such as hearing voices. This week I am joined by Dale Walsh,  as he shares his unique “inside-out” perspective of schizophrenia, having experienced both sides of the illness f...

Send us Fan Mail We've all heard of postpartum depression but how about postpardum anxiety? Postpartum anxiety is excessive worrying that occurs after childbirth or adoption. Joining us this week to discuss postpartum anxiety is Allison Lieberman. Allison Lieberman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, postpartum anxiety expert, mom of 2, and 2x postpartum anxiety survivor. She is the...

Send us Fan Mail Neglected past trauma can have an impact on your long-term physical health. Listen to this episode to learn more about how trauma is stored in the body and how it changes our brain chemicals. This week I am joined by Dr. Paula Chambers to dive into how we can heal our bodies from past trauma. Dr. Paula Chambers is a speaker, writer, and dance healer based in Los Angeles. She is al...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have a superstar guest joining us int he mellow. Lizette Lopez, LMFT joins us to discuss her amazing book, "Santiago's Daughter: A Child of An Immigrant raised in Mania, Depression, and Poverty".     "His name was Santiago Lopez Arellano Jr. He lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder for many years, until he became another slain victim of COVID-19....

Send us Fan Mail A trauma bond is a psychological response that happens when an abused person develops an unhealthy attachment to their abuser. This week we are joined by Mary Joye to learn more about this trauma bond and ways to overcome it.  Mary Joye is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach, and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. She is a recovered codependent, and her tr...

Send us Fan Mail We did it everyone! We are all done for season 1 of Imperfect Mellow Podcast. Coming back stronger next season. Ill miss you all.  I appreciate you all so much. Please remember to share this episode with family and friends. Subscribe and rate. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: Zuppysue Website: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the show For more mental heal...

Send us Fan Mail We all have a spirit animal that we work to uncover in order to be our true authentic selves. This week I am joined by author Rae Garg to discuss her latest published book "Bee Bee: Journey of a Spirit Animal". This is a kid's book about a coming-of-age story discussing social issues and mental health.      Guest: Rae Garg https://www.amazon.com/Bee-Journey-Spirit-A...

Send us Fan Mail Experiencing an anxiety attack can be so debilitating. Joining me this week is Kat Om to discuss her experiences with anxiety attacks and different tips that you can practice to help you overcome them. Kat is an author, blogger, and resilience mindset/joy coach.  Guest: Kat Om https://www.katomlife.com Please remember to share this episode with family and friends. Subscribe and ra...

Send us Fan Mail This week I am joined by Chiquita Johnson, host of the Chronicles of a Virgo Podcast. Having gone through her own story of abuse growing up, Chiquita talks about her journey to where she is now; working with survivors of domestic violence and abuse within the mental health field. Join us for some tips on forming resiliency and strength during difficult times. Guest: Chiquita Johns...

Send us Fan Mail Throughout the years after several near deaths experiences and feeling burnout out, Marita became a mental health advocate, turned meditation coach on Insight Timer and the host of The Turning Point Podcast. She has made it her life’s mission to help others, and has completed several certifications with Harvard and The University of Toronto on mental health and cognitive fitness. ...