The First Mind Podcast

Against All Odds: Tarin’s Story, Part 2 | Healing, Identity, and What Came After In Part 2 of this conversation, Tarin Calmeyer reflects on what happened after the legal battle that shaped her childhood. She shares the impact of grief, early trauma, and the long journey of making meaning from a life marked by survival. Together we explore forgiveness, belonging, identity, and the process of repare...

Against All Odds: Tarin’s Story, Part 1 In this powerful conversation, Tarin Calmeyer shares the extraordinary story behind her life. Her journey is shaped by resilience, loss, adoption, and a decades long fight for truth and belonging. Beginning with her mother’s strength in South Africa and moving through the kidnapping that changed the course of her life, Tarin reflects on the legal battles, em...

Summary In this episode, Monica Wallace engages in a profound conversation with Ethan Hill, an international yoga teacher and body worker, exploring the unique healing journeys of men and women. They discuss the impact of childhood experiences on emotional expression, the importance of feeling emotions, and how pain can serve as a catalyst for personal growth. Ethan shares his transition from corp...

In this episode of the First Mind Podcast, Monica Wallace and Taria Buchanan explore the concept of life as a quest, emphasizing self-growth and personal development. They discuss the importance of viewing life as a game where each challenge presents an opportunity for leveling up. Taria shares insights on navigating life's obstacles, the value of community support, and how tools like ChatGPT...

Summary Join Monica Wallace and Luba as they navigate love, vulnerability, and personal growth. In this conversation, they reflect on a year of lessons learned—from the impact of loss on their understanding of relationships to the transformative power of self-discovery and healing. They delve into childhood dynamics, attachment styles, and the work required to nurture lasting connections, emphasiz...

Welcome Back to The First Mind Podcast for Season 2. In this first episode of Season 2 of the First Mind Podcast, host Monica Wallace welcomes Dr. Xiaohoa Ching to discuss the multifaceted nature of love, emphasizing self-love, curiosity, and the importance of community. They explore the barriers to self-love, the significance of joy, and the different forms of love, including romantic love. Dr. C...

Summary In this episode, host Monica Patrice interviews Keanu Jackson, a therapist based in Brooklyn, New York. Keanu shares his upbringing in a nurturing home and the lessons he learned about his identity as a black man. He discusses his journey in understanding masculinity and queerness, emphasizing the importance of creating safe spaces for emotional expression. Keanu also explores the intersec...

Summary In this conversation, Monica Wallace interviews Shams (Boii McCoy) about his journey with bipolar disorder and his experiences with relationships. Shams shares how he embraced writing as a form of expression and found fulfillment in sharing his raw experiences. He discusses the influence of his family, particularly his sisters and his father, on his understanding of masculinity and relatio...

In this episode, host Monica Patrice introduces Dan Chen, an artist and well renowned professional photographer, who shares his healing journey. They discuss the importance of men's mental health and the challenges of vulnerability. They explore Dan's initial belief that he didn't have a story worth sharing and how he started to embrace his own story. They delve into Dan's childhoo...

Summary In this conversation, Monica Wallace and Shanell Hagood discuss the topic of mother wounds and their impact on their lives as mothers. They share their personal experiences and the work they are doing to heal from these wounds. Monica emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing anger as a part of the healing journey. They also discuss the challenges of parenting their own chi...

Summary In this conversation, Monica Patrice interviews Mrs. Honey Bee, a shamanic high priestess, healer, diviner, and oracle. They discuss the concept of shadow work, which involves diving into one's repressed and hidden aspects to unearth and integrate them. Mrs. Honey Bee explains that she assists clients in their shadow work by providing writing assignments, oral assignments, and mirror w...

In this episode of the First Mind Podcast, Monica Patrice interviews Terrie Huberman, an intuitive healer. Terrie explains that as an intuitive healer, she primarily uses clairsentience (touch and feel) and clairaudience (hearing) to receive information and communicate with clients. She emphasizes the importance of doing research and finding authentic healers who can guide and support individuals...

In this episode, Monica interviews Sana, a life coach and spiritual mentor. Sana shares her journey of leaving her corporate job, starting her own business, and going through a spiritual awakening. She explains the difference between therapy and coaching, emphasizing the importance of lived experience in coaching. Sana incorporates somatics and plant medicine into her practice to help clients acce...

Summary In this episode, Monica interviews her former therapist, Dr. Noelle Chappelle, about the therapeutic process and the importance of finding the right therapist. They discuss the journey of self-healing and the impact of therapy on personal growth. Dr. Chappelle shares her motivation to become a therapist and her focus on helping children and families. They also explore the benefits of EMDR...

Welcome Back TFM listeners. After a brief January intermission I am happy to be back and bringing you the 9th episode of TFM Podcast. In this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with long time friends Dr. Jalil M. Bishop and David Peake, M.Ed. for a conversation on how men navigate the journey through healing, learn to love themselves as well as sustain healthy loving relationships with pa...

In this episode, Monica and licensed holistic therapist Ricky Clark McCoy discuss family dynamics and how to navigate and set boundaries during the holiday season. They explore factors that contribute to poor family dynamics and define familial trauma. They challenge the notion of unquestioning obedience to parents and discuss the importance of reparenting your inner child. They also highlight the...

Welcome back TFM listners. Episode 7 is here, and I'm Monica Patrice, your host for this thrilling journey. In this episode, I delve into the captivating world of Nami Hewitt, a nomadic traveler and lifestyle extraordinaire. Join us as we unravel Nami's globe-trotting adventures with her 3-year-old daughter, searching for the perfect haven beyond the borders of the United States. Get ready...

Welcome to another episode of the TFM Podcast. In Episode 6, we are honored to feature an exclusive interview with Coach Nikki, an esteemed sacred sexuality coach and the visionary behind Desire Different, a Women's Empowerment Coaching service. In this episode, Coach Nikki delves into the profound realm of sacred sex coaching, unraveling the intricacies of this transformative practice. She pr...

In this Special Bonus Episode, we are honored to welcome back Dr. Cynthia Lewis Wallace to the TFM Podcast. Dr. Lewis Wallace will engage in a profound discussion about domestic violence, also recognized as intimate partner violence. During this episode, Dr. Lewis Wallace will provide insights into the nature of abuse, its far-reaching impact, strategies to offer support to those affected, and ess...

Welcome to Episode 4 of The First Mind Podcast series. In this episode, special guest, content creator and fashion model, Luba shares with us her experiences through LOVE. Our discussion is timely as we approach the Midwest tradition and holiday, Sweetest Day. For those who may not be familiar with Sweetest Day, it's often described as a reverse Valentine's Day, with a unique focus on pamp...

Hello TFM listners. In this episode creative and owner of BFF Vintage, Angela Husband joins me in a discussion regarding aging and giving ourselves grace as we grow older. This is a special episode in celebration of my 46th birthday. Happy Libra season TFM. I hope you all enjoy

Hello and welcome to episode 2 of the TFM Podcast titled, Open House - Meet the School Counselors. This episode features guest speaker and twenty year experienced educator David Peake. In episode 2, David and I discuss the role of the school counselor, student mental health and well being, academic and 504 accommodation plans, as well as some of the challenges both parents and students face within...

In this episode of The First Mind Podcast listeners are introduced to Army Veteran and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Cynthia Lewis Wallace as she explains the theory of attachment development, the four attachment styles, attachment fluidity, and how we can all heal and move towords more secure attachment in connecting with others. Viewers are encouraged to take the following free attachment style qui...

Welcome to The First Mind Podcast. I am your host Monica Patrice Wallace and in this intro episode viewers will learn more about who I am and the intention of this podcast. I am very excited to begin this journey together. Let's heal.