The Search For Serotonin

This week on the podcast, I shared how I’m breaking my own toxic mental health cycles. I mention becoming more aware of my actions, thoughts, etc., and I share how my therapist helped me work through this awareness. If you’re looking to block unwanted emotions and be more in the moment, then this episode is for you! We Discuss: Just Breathe Stop And Assess The Situation Don’t Be So Hard On Yoursel...

This week on the podcast, I shared how I’ve been focusing on me! I discussed how my therapist and I brainstormed ways I can create more balance in my life, Jonah Hill’s statement about prioritizing mental health, and TONS of self-care that I’ve been doing. I also share how my EFT Tapping experience has been, and how it has helped my procrastination! We Discuss: Weekly Check-In Bad Mornings Don’t M...

This week on the podcast, I am talking all about getting out of your comfort zone, beautiful surprises, Jennette McCurdy’s new book, and accountability walks. I share some tips on how you can DIG deep to get out of your own head, and try new things in your daily routine. At the end of the episode, I share how you can start incorporating more serotonin into your own life. Listen now to hear more! W...

This week I talked about my subconscious work journey! I just started diving into subconscious work this week, but I shared what I’ve tried, how I feel, and what blocks have come up. I also discuss coming to the conclusion of living loud, taking accountability for my mental health,  wanting to achieve digital minimalism, and the little things that brought me serotonin this week! We Discuss: P...

This week we are kicking off season 2 of the podcast! This season, I am launching 3 set segments to include in every episode. Those segments are: Therapy Think, Mental Media, And Serotonin Script! It’s been a minute since I’ve done a solo episode, so I shared what I’ve been up to in life, and what I’ve been working on in therapy! We Discuss: Checking In Summer Depression & Getting Back On Meds...

This week on the podcast, Olivia and I dive into the inner thoughts that are caused by our disorders. We talk about taking the first step when trying something new, controlling your intrusive thoughts, and our final takeaways on OCD VS. OCPD. We also share a few celebrities that have OCD/OCPD, and how their successes define them. We Discuss: Time Of The Month Depression One Year Since Surgery Reca...

This week on the podcast, Olivia and I played a round of This OR That! Join us as we answer a few questions that pertain to us, our mental health, and self-care. We also discuss summer time seasonal depression, summer time anxiety, and feeling like you don’t want to do anything. We Discuss: Summer Time Seasonal Depression And Anxiety Not Wanting To Do Anything This OR That Questions Changing Your...

This week on the podcast, Olivia and I discussed dating, relationships, and mental health. Olivia and I share our own experiences with dating and relationships while managing OCD/OCPD. I talk about what I’ve been learning about negative outlooks associated with depression, we talk about how everyone struggles with something, and we share our guilt for our mental illnesses in our relationships. We...

This week on the podcast we are kicking off the OCD VS. OCPD Mini Series! Join host, Carolyn Ferrick, and temporary co-host, Olivia Ferrick, as they share their experiences living with OCD and OCPD. This week, we learn all about co-host Olivia, symptoms and stereotypes of OCD/OCPD, and extreme intrusive thoughts. We Discuss: Kicking Off The OCD VS. OCPD Mini Series Getting To Know Olivia And Her O...

This week I am re-releasing one of my most streamed episodes, the OCD VS. OCPD episode! Last week, we wrapped up season 1 of the podcast with our 30th episode. This week, I am taking a break, which is why I wanted to re-share this episode. Don't worry though, I'll be back next Monday with all new content, as I launch my OCD VS. OCPD Summer Mini Series! Tune back in next Monday to meet my co-host f...

*END OF SEASON 1* This week marks the 30th episode of The Search For Serotonin, and will be the end of Season 1 of the show! I was joined by Emotional Health Consultant, April Adams! April and I talked all about doing the subconscious work, April’s own healing journey, and how you can achieve emotional peace in minutes rather than years! April was a phenomenal guest, and we had such a great convo,...

This week I was joined by Love and Confidence Coach and Voice and Healing Coach, Jordana Frankel. Jordana shared how we can all cry better to boost oxytocin by bonding with ourselves. She also breaks down the mother archetype and the magical child archetype. Jordana provided in-depth knowledge during our conversation, which added so much value, and she even led a visual meditation practice that he...

This week I was joined by Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Rachel Strabley! Rachel has always wanted to help others, and hypnosis allows her to do so quickly and effectively. Her clients feel a change after their first session, and feel completely different after the third session. Rachel helps clients overcome a lack of confidence, decrease fears and phobias, address weight issues, menopause sympt...

This week I’m coming to you solo to recap my sister’s bachelorette party weekend that I planned, since I am her co-maid of honor! I discuss social batteries, body image, and my own personal insecurities. I share how to not give power to your insecurities, and ways that I have let my own insecurities go. We Discuss: Weekly Mental Health Check In Breathing Exercise Using Twitter As A Crutch/Self Soo...

This week I was joined by Holistic Wellness Coach and owner of the “Joi Luck Club,” Dionne Joi! According to Dionne, “No words or titles can sum me up. I'm an experience.” Dionne and I discussed holistic wellness, mental health, therapy, choosing happiness and the Joi Luck Club. We Discuss: Dionne’s Story, The Joi Luck Club, And How She Became A Holistic Wellness Coach Holistic Wellness And How Yo...

This week I was joined by qualified Specialist Trauma Therapist, Helen Ferguson. Helen works with women who have experienced childhood, attachment, developmental, PTSD, or sexual abuse trauma. We discussed self compassion, how to use it as an empowering force, recognizing our emotions as signals for our needs, and mental health in young women. We Discuss: Helen’s Background In Therapy Practices An...

TW: Abortion/PTSD/SA This week I was joined by Fearless Fem Energy Coach, Maria Bonita Welsh! Maria shared about her experience with abortion, how she overcame PTSD through EFT tapping, and additional quick alternatives you can use to help yourself. We Discuss: Maria’s Experience With Getting An Abortion And How It Led To PTSD The Work Maria Does With EFT Tapping And How She Helps Other Women PTSD...

TW: Suicide This week I was joined by an intuitive soul purpose coach, Stephanie Zito! Steph shares her story, and how she became an intuitive soul purpose coach. She talks about self love, soul purpose, and how we can become whole again. In addition to her work as a soul purpose coach, Steph has also been a supporter to her husband who experiences depression. Steph opens up about what it means to...

TW: Sexual Assault This week I am coming to you solo! I wanted to check in with all of you, since we haven’t done a solo episode since March. This week, I am diving into a recap of my life during March/April, sharing what I learned in the past year as I prepare to turn 25, and I share the final majorly traumatic story in my own mental health journey. Strap in because it’s a heavy episode! We Discu...

This week I was joined by young entrepreneur, Kellina Powell. Kellina loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community. Little do people know, Kellina is actually a hard of hearing person who became deaf at the age of 4. She recently graduated with a psychology degree, and is now starting her own online coaching business while finishing working on her boo...

TW: Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence This week I was joined by trauma counsellor, master NLP & CBT practitioner, life & career coach, musician, producer, & live stream host of 'real&raw: Conversations with Shalina,’ Shalina Lodhia. Shalina and I continued our conversation on intergenerational trauma, and we specifically focused on women’s trauma, cultural trauma, and religious trau...

This week I was joined by trauma counsellor, master NLP & CBT practitioner, life & career coach, musician, producer, & live stream host of 'real&raw: Conversations with Shalina,’ Shalina Lodhia. Shalina and I discussed intergenerational trauma, suppressing it, breaking the cycle, and how the parasympathetic nervous system is connected. Shalina shares about her own trauma and how yo...

This week I was joined by Registered Dietitian & Intuitive Eating Counselor, Caroline Green. Caroline specializes in working with clients with eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and those who want to explore intuitive eating, so they can have a healthier relationship with food. Caroline and I chatted about intuitive eating, gut health, eating disorders, dieting, and mental hea...

This week I was joined by author, researcher, and trauma-informed sex educator, Nischa Heron Phair.  Nischa and I chatted about fawning, intimacy, toxic dating culture, and authentic sexuality. Nischa shares about how fawning is a stress response, what fawning feels like, and ways to identify red flags. We Discuss: Nischa’s Background And How She Became A Trauma Informed Pleasure Worker Going...

This week I was joined by bestie, Courtney Zellers!  Courtney and I chatted about struggles with anxiety, Courtney’s stalker, setting boundaries, handling mental health in your 20s while you’re trying to balance friendships and a full time job, and body dysmorphia. We Discuss: Struggles With Anxiety Childhood Struggles That Led To Mental Health Issues Courtney’s Stalker And Being Groomed In H...