tHE ARTichoke Podcast

Finding and falling in love may be simple however, remaining in love could prove challenging. Communication and understanding is foundational to cultivating a love that will last. In this episode we discuss communication, the love language and more… Thank you for following the podcast and sharing with others. Stay tuned to our next episode.

Mediation has been a practice for a sense of calm and tranquility for decades but relatively a new way of life for Westerners. Through evidenced-based research, studies reflect its efficacious ability to decrease stress, anxiety and heal the entire being, mind body and soul. The technique “anchoring” is a grounding technique to aid individuals to be mindfully present. Explore how you can increase...

Grief can be a sad and life altering event. It’s also an independent experience. It occurs when anything is lost including our self-identity and our ability to dream boldly. Grief creates a multidimensional internal unease that may require professional help and an activated support system. Here are some resources that may be helpful if you or someone you know is struggling with grief. www.psycholo...

Anxiety can be debilitating and frightening. Here in this episode, we define and discuss anxiety in an effort to combat it. Here is an evidenced - based research study on the subject. I look forward to providing more mental health topics to dissolve the stigma surrounding mental illness. Thank you for following and sharing! https://www.anxiety.org/what-is-anxiety

Life can be challenging sometimes and many of those challenges are out of our control. It’s imperative that we explore and identify what we can control. Here, in this episode, we explore 3 vital elements that creates mental illness. If the information in this episode resonates with you, please contact your mental health professional or primary care physician for support and assistance. Thank you f...

Depression is an independent emotion. It looks different for everyone. Here, we discuss the topic to increase awareness, less an attempt to diagnose. If you think you may have depression, please see your primary care physician, psychologist or psychiatrist immediately. Thank you for listening to this episode of the podcast. I look forward to our next time. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-famil...

Mindfulness practices are essential to cultivating mental wellness. Whether it’s muscle relaxation, deep breathing, sensory work grounding or any other technique it imperative to understand the effectiveness of adding these practices to your mental wellness. This is in an effort to decrease stress, anxiety and depression. Please find an evidenced-based research here on “The Body Keeps Score” by Be...

We all feel overwhelmed within our lives. Self-awareness is the essential element to create a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Be encouraged to explore how you can create a life of “less” to decrease feeling overwhelm. If you desire more tools and support to combat overwhelm please visit www.empowermentcoachtdmontena.com. Be encouraged to live life authentically besides, you deserve the life you desir...

The efficacy of boundaries and why they are important. In an effort to create and cultivate healthy, harmonious relationships, boundaries are essential. Here is a mental health resource to further explore boundaries and how to create them… https://psychcentral.com/relationships/what-are-personal-boundaries-how-do-i-get-some | If this is a topic you struggle with and would like more support, you ar...

This episode explore self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence aids in cultivating healthy connections and foster them throughout the lifespan. Listen deeply and be encouraged to do a self-inventory of your EQ. *I do not own rights to this music*.

Introducing your host, T.D. Montena, about her, hobbies and demographics. The podcast will provide weekly episodes increasing self-awareness for mental health tools and practices. * I do not own the rights of the music displayed in this episode.*