Mentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey

How to use  Anxiety as a Strength -- Anxiety Disorder affects over 40 million adults in the US, and it is one of the most common mental health disorders that we encounter. It is a precursor for depression, and other conditions. Although anxiety is highly treatable, unfortunately, many fail to seek help for their anxiety.  In this podcast, I give you 3 ways you can use anxiety as a strength so that...

Parenting is hard enough without a global pandemic!  Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress.  However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to b...

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress.  However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & choosing to be Happy.  With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phase...

The Best Parenting Advice for Every Parent. How do you parent children today? I want to tell you about the #1 Most Important Thing in Raising your Children. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Mother to 7 Kids, I have gathered and experienced parenting advice and I want to offer you what I believe is the MOST important parenting advice for every parent.  Hopefully, this will help...

How do you handle with trust in your relationships?  Do you have trust issues? Do you wonder about attachment? Relationships are a priority and we want to empower you and give you the tools to improve your relationships.  Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caus...

This episode is about Anger and how you can learn to identify the more vulnerable emotion or thought that the anger is trying to protect.  Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress.  Ho...

HOW TO BE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR PAST I want to share with you how to be comfortable in your story and what that even means.  I have gone through hardships and my story is difficult for me every day.  Being comfortable in your story will help you be Mentally STRONG. Being comfortable does not mean having to tell people your story, it means that you are ready to move forward. Be sure to download the...

I want you to make a very serious decision about Suicide today.  I want you to understand that Suicide is not an option. This message is for EVERYONE whether you have thoughts of suicide, know someone that has thoughts of suicide, or just want to be a part of the solution to the high spike in suicide rates recently noticeable in our world today.  Let's make a decision to know that there is an...

SEEKING HELP FOR MENTAL HEALTH IS A SIGN OF STRENGTH Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength.  Know When to Seek Help & Know How to Seek Help.  If you are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Psychosis, Bi-Polar and other common mental health disorders, or if you are having suicidal thoughts - know when it is urgent or when you should seek a mental health specialist.  _________________________...

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D PMHNP (Dr. B) created Choice Mapping for you. Choice Mapping makes you Mentally STRONGer! Listen as Dr. B shares her personal story of loss and grief and shares three things you can do when grieving the loss of a child. 

PROTESTS | BLACK LIVES MATTER | YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SPEAK UP - I cannot remain silent on this.  My heart is hurting as our country and our world continue to experience the results of long-term injustice for African Americans and people of color.  I support the Black Lives Matter Movement.  As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I understand the protests.   I have a responsibility to...

How to be Happy.  Do you think that you can truly be happy? How can you find happiness today?  With over 1 Billion adults and more than 200 Million Children suffering from Depression and Anxiety, it seems as though Happiness is difficult to find.  So how can we learn HOW to be Happy?  As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, who works with people every day that suffer from depression, anxiety, and oth...

Do you think you want to get control of your addiction? Can you start today?   As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, who works with people every day that suffer from addiction I will share with you 3 signs that you are ready to take control of your addiction. ______________________________________ Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Docto...

Listen as Dr. B reviews a choice map with a special guest around "Independence."  Choice Mapping is described as "a platform to organize your thoughts." 

Listen as our guest who is struggling with a terminal disease explains his Thought Map around the feelings of rage. 

Join Dr. B and a guest as they discuss how the Mentally STRONG Method can impact sobriety. www.mentallystrong.com

Join Dr. B as she guides an individual through a Mentally STRONG Method journey. 

Join Dr. B and a guest as she explains her Mentally STRONG Method journey through feelings of Unworthiness.

Join Dr. B and her guest while discussing Mentally STRONG Men.

Join Dr. B and a guest as she explains her Mentally STRONG Method journey toward becoming Mentally STRONG through Frustration.

Join Dr. B and a guest as she explains her Mentally STRONG Method journey toward becoming Mentally STRONG through Sadness.