The Mental Mile

Join us as we pick business and success coach, Rachel Letham's brain about how to stay healthy and balanced while building a business, navigating career pivots, and incorporating more self-care snacks into your daily life. Rachel is a new mother, business and success coach, self-care expert, and now the author of an amazing new self-care eBook!  Connect with Rachel Letham: " Self Care for the...

In this episode Kjersti and Kristi discuss the creation of Kristi's newly illustrated e-book, Self-Care 101 for Busy Parents , as well as the positive response from a few individuals regarding Kjersti's book, Running for Mental Health, A How-To Guide.   Kristi shares about some of her recent collaborations and presentations that have inspired her to increase how much movement she includes in...

The second part of our interview with Paula Quinn focuses on self-care during difficult times, and the career decisions many parents face about working outside of the home.  Connect with Paula Quinn of Coming Up Rosies: Learn how you can get your child's art made into a headscarf or super hero cape + the Smile Kit that will be donated to a children's hospital Shop Quinn's amazing children's b...

We were honored to interview Paula Quinn, mother and founder of the Coming Up Rosies non-profit. Quinn is also the author of a new children's book, " My Hair Went On Vacation ." She shares about her daughter's Alopecia diagnosis, and how her family began their mission to raise their children with confidence, compassion, and empathy.  Connect with Paula Quinn of Coming Up Rosies: Sign up for t...

Kjersti and Kristi discuss different methods of sleep training, and what worked and didn't work in their personal situations.  In this episode you'll hear personal anecdotes, tips, and advice regarding sleep-training for babies.  The sleep training methods mentioned are:   Cry it out (extinction) Co-sleep  “The Wave” (check and console, offer soothing as needed, but in ord...

In this episode Kristi and Kjersti interview Amy Shull, LPC & LMFT about the role of mentorship.  Amy Shull was a supervisor and mentor to both Kjersti and Kristi during their training years as young therapists.  Amy now has a private practice based in Fort Collins, Colorado.  Amy discusses the difference between therapy and mentorship and how the two are interlaced.  She d...

A deep dive into distance learning. We share our top tips and resources to stay sane while homeschooling your children during a pandemic. Featured in this Episode: Door Monkey lock , Surge Capacity article , Growth Mindset Back-to-School care package PDF , creating a Growth Mindset homework corner , GoNoodle , Cosmic Yoga + calming glitter jars Books + Podcasts: The Joy of Movement , We Live for t...

Behind the scenes scoop about creating the podcast and how two moms and therapists are coping during a global pandemic: creating, side hustles, learning new things, staying connected, home routines, social justice, core values, introspection, mindfulness + self-care. Featured in this Episode: Graphic Designer Emily Doliner @emilydolinerart , Therapist + Artist Lindsay Braman @lindsaybraman , Mindf...

Welcome to The Mental Mile where we talk about all things parenthood, wellness + career. Get to know your hosts Kristi Yeh + Kjersti Nelson, and hear more about to expect when you tune in every other week. We chat about how we met over a decade ago, the evolving concept of wellness, and the different ways people can heal and grow. Connect with Us:  Podcast @thementalmile , Kristi @parentselfc...