Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent Advocate

Send us Fan Mail **Show Notes: Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama**   **Episode Title:** Bringing Mental Health Conversations to Life: Ben Gonshor Discusses "The Book of Izzy"   **Host:** Amy Taylor **Guest** Ben Gonshor   **Description:** In this compelling episode, hosts Amy and Ben dive deep into an enlightening conversation about Ben's latest book,...

Send us Fan Mail ### Show Notes: Advancing With Amy - Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama #### Episode: **23** - **Best Summer Ever Bundle**: https://www.faithmariahevents.com/bse-waitlist **Episode Overview:** In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of neurohacking with expert Marcelle Siegel, founder of Brainrise. Marcelle shares her inspiring personal journey and the...

Send us Fan Mail **Show Notes: Advancing With Amy: Mental Health Warrior – Magan Outlaw Bundles.mp3** Welcome back to another episode of Advancing With Amy, your go-to podcast for mental health, neurodiversity, and life strategies! This week, we are excited to have a special guest, Magan Outlaw, founder of The Real Raw Outlaw, who joins us to discuss neurodiversity and budgeting. Amy and Magan div...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of "Advancing With Amy," Toni Wortherly opens up about her journey with anxiety, sharing insights and strategies to navigate through it. As a singer-songwriter and mental health advocate, Toni's story is both inspiring and relatable. Listen in to discover Toni's three-step guide to managing anxiety and gain valuable tips on how to liste...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior," host Amy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Natalie Mei, a doctor of psychology, sharing her inspiring journey from battling depression and addiction to becoming a cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in addiction recovery. Dr. Mei opens up about her personal struggles, the importance of se...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior! Today we have a special guest, Marie Sennett, a yogi and expert in finding time for self-care. Marie shares her journey from being an overworked civil rights attorney to embracing yoga and making room for self-care in her life. She talks about the benefits of yoga for both physical and mental health, and giv...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another transformative episode of Advancing With Amy, featuring the insightful Yaakov Weinstein, a certified life coach and psych-K facilitator who has turned his challenging life experiences into empowering teachings. In this episode, Yaakov shares his personal journey and the power of transformational coaching. Key Highlights: - Understand the principles of transforma...

Send us Fan Mail ### 🌟 Show Notes for "Advancing With Amy: Jennifer Ginty & Moody" In this delightful and uplifting episode, Amy chats with Jennifer Ginty, a heroic survivor who's turned her trials into triumphs. Jennifer shares her inspiring journey from struggling with complex PTSD and major depressive disorder to creating "Moody," a therapeutic doll that helps chil...

Send us Fan Mail **Trigger Warning:** This episode includes discussions about mental health struggles, grief, loss of a child, and thoughts of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In this powerful episode, Alma, an ordained minister, author, stroke survivor, and motivational speaker, joins Amy to share her profound experiences with mental health, grief, and resilience, particularly in the cont...

Send us Fan Mail **Show Notes for Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama In this deeply moving episode of "Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior," host Amy sits down with the inspirational Sage Grayson—a former book editor turned esteemed life and business coach. Listeners are in for a powerful session as two mental health warriors share their personal jour...

Send us Fan Mail **Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior: Episode with Marlee Kivens** In this heartfelt episode of Advancing With Amy, we are honored to have Marlee Kivens share her personal journey with us. Marlee opens up about living with a physical disability, her experiences with depression and anxiety, and how she has found strength and independence through her endeavors as a Pampered...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening episode of Advancing With Amy, the Mental Health Warrior, where we delve into the powerful journey of neurodiverse christian couples coach, Dr. Stephanie Holmes. Discover how a personal family diagnosis evolved into a life mission, shaping a pioneering advocate for neurodiversity and the author of 'Embracing the Autism Spectrum: Finding Hope and Jo...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode, Amy speaks with Shelley Meche'tte, a mom, mom life strategist, international speaker, and best-selling author who shares her personal journey of rediscovering herself while navigating the challenges of motherhood. Shelley candidly discusses her experience of losing herself while being a stay-at-home mom, her subsequent emotional breakdown, and the si...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Amy sits down with Sally Alter, a 76-year-old widow originally from London. Sally shares her remarkable life story of travel and adventure, living in four different countries, and settling down in Kerrville, Texas. But among her life experiences, Sally has faced the challenges of living with bipolar disorder since the age of 15. She candidly discusses the impact o...

Send us Fan Mail Title: Embracing Group Dynamics: The Power of Social Therapeutics in Coaching and Development In this episode, Carrie, a seasoned life and relationship coach, delves into the transformative impact of her group-based coaching approach, emphasizing the pivotal role of Zoom sessions and the integration of diverse groups. She shares an insightful example from her book, shedding light...

Send us Fan Mail Title: Overcoming Trauma: A Journey of Transformation and Empowerment Main Theme: The Journey from Trauma to Empowerment In this episode, Sharon Ann, a seasoned talent coach, shares her remarkable journey from a mental health professional to a successful coach specializing in supporting women dealing with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The show delves into her transition, initial...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the heartening world of Cari Eskridge on 'Advancing With Amy' as she talks about triumphing over mental health challenges to become a reputable event planner. From the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment to juggling the demanding life of entrepreneurship, Cari demonstrates resilience and dedication. Her event planning prowess can be seen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Amy sits down with Melissa, a functional medicine practitioner from Sagebrush Wellness, with a specialization in autoimmune and complex illnesses. Melissa shares her personal journey of overcoming advanced multiple sclerosis and her mission to help others reclaim their health through functional medicine. - Melissa reveals her personal journey of being diagnosed wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspirational episode of 'Advancing With Amy,' our Mental Health Warrior, Michelle Whiteside, shares her poignant life story. From battling trauma, ADHD, to overcoming substance abuse, Michelle's journey highlights the power of self-care and personal development. Delving into her tumultuous childhood and the pivotal moments of the Covid-19 pandemic, she reve...

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Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode, Amy sits down with the remarkable Carleigh, a yoga instructor and anxiety life coach with a heartwarming story. Carleigh opens up about finding solace in yoga during some pretty dark times and how it became her lifeline at just twelve years old. She takes us on a journey from her first eye-opening yoga class to an epic adventure of  training in Thailand, all...

Send us Fan Mail On the latest episode of 'Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior,' we had the pleasure of welcoming the talented artist Kat Nelson. In a candid conversation, Kat shared her journey through autism, major depressive disorder, and anxiety. Inspired by her childhood interest in space and her artistic passions, she creates stunning acrylic night skyscapes that you can fin...

Send us Fan Mail Laura is a mother and grandmother living in Montana, where she enjoys the summer and spring and grew up in the desert. She has a creative use of color as a subconscious reminder or anchor and she offers a freebie on her website related to this technique. Laura hosts her own podcast called the Change Gang, where she talks about 'woo stuff' and trauma, releasing two episod...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on 'Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior' for our latest episode featuring Dr. Cindy Hoard, a psychologist specializing in early autism diagnosis and a guide through the world of mental health treatments. Dr. Cindy shares insights from her book and reflects on therapy practices, early intervention, and her own battles with depression and spirituality. To di...