The Mental Wellness Practice

Can researching your family tree actually heal generational trauma? In this episode 9595 of The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, Dr. Shainna chats with professional genealogist Mica L. Anders , founder of Anders Genealogical Services, to explore the powerful intersection of genealogy, ancestral research, and generational healing. Together, Dr. Shainna and Mica unpack how tracing your ancestry can...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna sits down with Kate Hernandez, founder of PostParty, to explore what the postpartum phase is, how long it lasts, how it affects maternal mental health, and how we can better support mothers and their communities. Kate shares what she learned from her own postpartum experience, the science of what's still healing months and years after birth, and why the gap between...

We don't talk about death. Most of us were raised that way — tucked away from it, shielded from it, taught through silence that it's something too dark or too frightening to face directly. But what if that avoidance is quietly costing us? What if leaning into the conversation is one of the most loving, empowering things we can do? In this episode, Dr. Shainna sits down with Mikey Marin , a...

In this heartfelt interview, Jenny Robinson Clark shares her journey through grief, the inspiration behind her children's book 'Are You Here?', and practical ways to help children and adults navigate loss with love and understanding. Discover how embracing emotions, spiritual connections, and storytelling can foster healing and resilience. Key Topics: Grief and childhood healing The in...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna, licensed mental health counselor, educator, and author of the best-seller The Self-Love Workbook , outlines the Seven Segments of Self-Love. This practical framework offers us an opportunity to deconstruct the often abstract concept of self-love. D.r Shainna walks us through each segment, illuminating what each area entails, how it appears when thriving, and signs tha...

Welcome to the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, a place for you to explore foundational elements and strategies to support mental health. Hosted by Dr. Shainna , a mental health counselor, educator, and author of the best-seller The Self-Love Workbook, this episode is part two of the Self-Love Series. This series was curated to offer guidance in cultivating deeper self-awareness, initiating profo...

Welcome to the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, a place for you to explore foundational elements and strategies to support mental health. Hosted by Dr. Shainna , a mental health counselor, educator, and author of the best-seller T he Self-Love Workbook , this episode begins the Self-Love Series. This series was curated to offer guidance in cultivating deeper self-awareness, initiating profound in...

About 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. In this mini episode, Dr. Shainna helps you tackle the common challenges of New Year’s Resolutions and introduces a five-step process to create meaningful and intentional resolutions. This method emphasizes moving beyond rigid goals to more intentional resolutions, providing a simple process to infuse intentionality throughout the year. Thi...

We're conditioned to believe that a healthy relationship is a conflict-free relationship. But what if that smooth surface is actually a sign of emotional avoidance, slow decay, or even fear? Avoiding the tough conversations doesn't eliminate issues; it simply pushes them beneath the surface, ensuring they surface later as burnout or resentment, and often making them harder to manage. In th...

Can fear and pleasure coexist? We often see these concepts as separate, and sometimes even oppositional. But is that accurate? In this episode of The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast , Dr. Shainna explores the surprising psychology of recreational fear — the thrills we seek when we watch horror movies, ride roller coasters, drive fast, or even go bungee jumping. Joined by Dr. Marc Andersen and Dr....

In this episode, Dr. Shainna explores the complexities of friendships, discussing why they sometimes end and how to approach healing, whether through reconciliation or release. She emphasizes the importance of reflection, understanding personal roles in friendships, and the potential for growth through these relationships. In this episode you will learn about: What friendship means to you. Your ro...

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative world of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Discover how this innovative approach is reshaping mental health treatment, offering new hope for those battling depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Join us as we explore the science, stories, and potential of psychedelics in therapy, featuring insights from leading experts in the field. Today, we have...

Mental health is essential for each and every one of us, yet most of us don't get to learn the key components that can help us cultivate mental wellness. In The Mental Wellness Practice , you can learn important information, delve into reflection prompts, and leave with practical strategies. In episode 47, Dr. Shainna is joined by Craig Smith, husband, father, therapist, podcaster, and creator...

Mental health is essential for each and every one of us, yet most of us don't get to learn the key components that can help us cultivate mental wellness. In The Mental Wellness Practice , you can learn important information, delve into reflection prompts, and leave with practical strategies. In episode 46, Dr. Shainna helps us understand what reparenting is, why it matters, and how to begin the jo...

Mental health is essential for each and every one of us, yet most of us don't get to learn the key components that can help us cultivate mental wellness. In The Mental Wellness Practice , you can learn important information, delve into reflection prompts, and leave with practical strategies. In episode 45, Dr. Shainna encourages us on challenging common misconceptions about rest and challenges...

Mental health is essential for each and every one of us, yet most of us don't get to learn the key components that can help us cultivate mental wellness. In The Mental Wellness Practice , you can learn important information, delve into reflection prompts, and leave with practical strategies. In episode 44 , Dr. Shainna offers seven practical strategies to help you seek your center while dealin...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna Ali, a mental health therapist, educator, and advocate dives into microcheating. What is it? Is it always a problem? You'll hear: What microcheating is Why perspective matters Examples of microcheating Tips to rebuild after microcheating Stay Connected: Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook → @drshainna Find more resources, workshops, and support → www.drshainna....

Mental health is essential for each and every one of us, yet most of us don't get to learn the key components that can help us cultivate mental wellness. In The Mental Wellness Practice , you can learn important information, delve into reflection prompts, and leave with practical strategies. None of us get it right all the time, and that doesn’t make us toxic. If you’ve ever worried that you might...

Do you think your anxiety is sabotaging you? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Shainna explores how reframing anxiety can shift how we manage stress, build self-awareness, and empower healing. If you or someone you love struggles with anxiety, chronic overwhelm, or burnout, this episode will introduce a compassionate new perspective. Learn how anxiety functions in the body, why it might be mi...

The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast is a place for you to learn practical tips to support your wellbeing. In season 4, we are looking at different types of coping skills that you may want to add to your self-care practice. In this episode, we are joined by Krizia Capeles Evans the creator of “Use Your Light” an initiative to inspire others to learn more about issues affecting our world today, and...

We all have mental health, and this is the place for you to learn practical tips to support your well-being. Season four is dedicated to helping you explore a variety of strategies to help you enhance your self-care practice. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Aric Prather a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and author of "The Sleep Prescription: 7 days to unlocking your best rest...

We all have mental health, and this is a place for you to learn practical tips to support your wellbeing. In season 4, we are looking at different types of coping skills that you may want to add to your self-care practice. In this episode, we are joined by Craig Smith, a therapist and creator of the FOCUS Journal who is going to help us explore gratitude as a mental wellness skill. Tune in to expl...

We all have mental health, and this is a place for you to learn practical tips to support your wellbeing. In season 4, we are looking at different types of coping skills that you may want to add to your self-care practice. In this episode, we are joined by Denise Sherman, a Registered Aromatherapist with over twenty years of experience of educating others the power of essential oils and she is goi...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats with Dr. Zach Bloom, a counselor educator, therapist, and author who helps us explore the value of creative writing as a self-care strategy. Tune in to explore: How to tap into creative writing beyond journaling How creative writing helps us improve our mental health Obstacles that get in the way of creative writing Types of creative writing to try Things to cons...

In this episode, Dr. Shainna chats with Matt Soule , speaker, level 3 Wim Hof Trainer, and author of The Stress Paradox who helps us unpack what cold therapy is, how it works, and how you can incorporate it into your self care practice. Tune in to explore: What is cold therapy is The variety of forms of cold therapy Misconceptions around cold therapy What makes cold exposure helpful for mental wel...