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Send us Fan Mail As a primary caregiver until her husband of 25 years, David, died in her arms at home after battling pancreatic cancer for 11 months, Alison learned A LOT about living fearlessly, even in the face of death itself. Alison Pena, is now a grief resilience speaker, coach and author of The Bad Widow Guide to Life After Loss: Moving Through Grief to Live and Love Again. Join us this wee...

Send us Fan Mail Not too long ago, Dannie was living the life that she thought everyone wanted to live. She had a good-paying job as an attorney, a husband, a house, and the most adorable baby girl. The problem was, though, that aside from the time she spent with her baby, she was actually pretty miserable and functioning at a level of basic survival from day to day. How can we break away from sur...

Send us Fan Mail According to the National Labor Organization, there are over 24.9 million victims of human trafficking around the world and growing. This modern day slavery is literally happening right in our backdoor. In this week's episode I am joined by a human trafficking expert, activist, and author to discuss: What is human trafficking?, What does it look like? , What are the signs? ,...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a people pleaser who just can't say no?  This week I am joined by Andrea Lukac all the way from Austria to discuss how our mind is conditioned from childhood and the importance of setting boundaries. When Andrea Lukac entered the working world after studying economics, she noticed very quickly how unhappy she and other people around her were in their day to day lives....

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be vulnerable and why is it so hard? Honestly though, join us in this conversation to figure out how we can learn to be more vulnerable not just with others but with ourselves. This week I am joined by Alara Sage; mentor, healer, and teacher with over 10 years experience working with women of excellence to unlock their full potential and inner genius. Come get...

Send us Fan Mail Trauma can be caused by an overwhelmingly negative event that causes a lasting impact on the victim's mental, physical, and emotional stability. This week I am joined by trauma survivor, podcaster, and advocate, Jennifer Lee who shares about her experiences and work in the field of trauma support. Join us in this mini discussion of the complexities of trauma. Guest: Jennifer...

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard of a blended family? A family where one or both parents have children from a previous relationship and have combined to form a new family. This week I am joined by certified life coach Amy Stone who works with adults in blended families. As a divorced mother myself, who is now in my own blended family situation, I was interested in discussing specific challenges tha...

Send us Fan Mail Reasons why your biggest supporters will be strangers and not your friends or family. If you have ever been discouraged by someone that you thought would cheer you on, this minisode is for you.    www.imperfectmellow.com IG @ zuppysue Support the show For more mental health resources, blogs, and other podcast episodes, please visit: IG: mentalhealth.ish Website: www.mentalhealth-i...

Send us Fan Mail This week I am joined by my friend Richelle to talk about co-dependent relationships. I don't like asking for permission but my toxic co-dependency made me do it. What are you willing to sacrifice in the name of love? We hear the term toxic many times but what does that mean when it comes to relationships? Learn more about causes, signs of a co-dependent relationship, and wha...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of times young children don't have the vocabulary to talk about their feelings so they will display them in other ways. Listen to this weeks episode to learn more about how to help children develop emotional intelligence. From growing up emotionless, we share stories of our own upbringing and how this relates to our parenting.  Not only for parents. This also applies to...

Send us Fan Mail Having grown up in South L.A, we grew through the struggles & troubles. Joining us this week is my long-time friend Miriam. Together we look back at our favorite stories growing up. Most importantly, we discuss challenges in dealing with family members who have a mental illness.  What can we learn from this? Why is it so hard to come to terms with this? Listen for some  answer...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that girls are twice as likely than boys to develop depression & anxiety by the time they are 18 years of age? In this week's episode, we share some interesting youth mental health facts and warning signs to look out for. Learn how you can be a better emotional support parent while at the same time supporting your own mental health.  Dont forget to subscribe,...

Send us Fan Mail What is real and what is a lie? Join us as we drop some mental health truth bombs! There are so many misconceptions when it comes to mental health which perpetuate the stigma to actually asking for help or getting treatment. In this weeks episode we will discuss and breakdown some common myths that many of us have probably heard. For this episode, I am joined once again by tech gu...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into a discussion on self-care with guest Cruz. We hear a males’ perspective on taking time for ourselves and different categories of self-care. Support the show For more mental health resources, blogs, and other podcast episodes, please visit: IG: mentalhealth.ish Website: www.mentalhealth-ish.com Host: zuppysue Please like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Don't forget...

Send us Fan Mail Quick background on your podcast host Susie and inspiration behind pursuing coaching. Support the show For more mental health resources, blogs, and other podcast episodes, please visit: IG: mentalhealth.ish Website: www.mentalhealth-ish.com Host: zuppysue Please like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Don't forget to share this episode :)