Desiree Argentina

The Wellness Project with Des

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Welcome to The Wellness Project with Des, a safe space where we dive deep into the realms of mental health and wellness. In a world that's constantly bustling with activity and demands, taking care of our mental and emotional well-being has never been more essential. My podcast is dedicated to fostering open conversations about mental health, offering insights, and providing practical tools for cultivating wellness. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the intricacies of the human mind, share stories of resilience, and unravel the secrets to living a balanced and fulfilling life.

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Desiree Argentina

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86. What makes a family? 26.05.2022 7:52

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I discuss family- what defines a family and what family means to you. Follow my travel Instagram: instagram.com/the.world.according.to.des Join my Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/accordingtodes Follow my mental health and wellness account: instagram.com/the.wellness.project.with.des If you liked this episode or have...

85. Surviving an eating disorder with Suz Carpenter 19.05.2022 38:57

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Suzanne Carpenter. Suz talks with me about surviving an eating disorder, Bulimia, and how she is now thriving and strives to spread awareness and hope. For detailed show notes and where to find Suz visit: accordingtodes.com/85 Be a part of my community: facebook.com/groups/accordingtodes If you liked this...

84. The 3-Question Method to help manage a mood disorder 12.05.2022 24:36

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Chris Templeton. Chris speaks with me about living with a persistent mood disorder, Dysthymia, and the 3 question method he came up with to manage his mood.  For detailed show notes and where to find Chris visit: accordingtodes.com/84 Join my mailing list and get your free printable 7-day Gratitude J...

83. How to Heal from Brain Fog and Mental Fatigue 28.04.2022 29:15

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Rina Lang. Rina speaks with me about her struggles with brain fog and mental fatigue. For detailed show notes and where to find Rina visit: accordingtodes.com/83 If you liked this episode or have enjoyed any of my past episodes, please leave me a  review on iTunes ! I would really, really appreciate...

82. How to cope with depression 21.04.2022 28:00

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Olivia Cook. Olivia speaks with me about her lifelong battle with depression and suicidal ideation. For detailed show notes and where to find Olivia visit: accordingtodes.com/82 If you liked this episode or have enjoyed any of my past episodes, please leave me a  review on iTunes ! I would really, re...

81. How to Heal Through Nature 14.04.2022 26:34

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Hannah Powell. Hannah speaks with me about being diagnosed with FND, "the most common condition you've never heard of" and how she healed herself with nature and lots of self-care. For detailed show notes and where to find Hannah visit: accordingtodes.com/81 Gain access to the free 5-day How to Achie...

80. How one woman took control of her life and overcame adversity 07.04.2022 33:21

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Amanda Acker. Amanda talks with me about the adversity she faced growing up, and how she ended up addicted to substances and suffered from low self-esteem and low self-worth.  For detailed show notes and where to find Amanda visit: accordingtodes.com/80 If you liked this episode or have enjoyed any o...

79. How to live a healthy and fulfilling life with mental illness 24.03.2022 40:15

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Michelle Reittinger. Michelle talks with me about her struggles of living with bipolar disorder and what finally helped get her disorder under control so she could live a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life. For detailed show notes and where to find Michelle: visit: accordingtodes.com/79 If you liked this...

78. Advocating for mental health within the deaf community 17.03.2022 33:46

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Kellina Powell. Kellina talks with me about the unique mental health challenges the deaf community face. Kellina went deaf at 4 years old and now dedicates her life to advocating for mental health and the deaf community. For detailed show notes and where to find Kellina visit: accordingtodes.com/78&n...

77. How an accurate diagnosis can change your life 10.03.2022 23:02

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Nichole Howson about growing up with undiagnosed bipolar disorder. For detailed show notes and where to find Nichole visit: accordingtodes.com/77-2 Sign up for the Mindful Monday Power Up Group: https://forms.gle/gih33CC5F9f9S6Mx9 If you liked this episode or have enjoyed any of my past episodes...

76. How one woman overcame mental health struggles and addiction 03.03.2022 36:52

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Beth Gatlin about how she overcame her mental health struggles as well as addiction. For detailed show notes and where to find Beth visit accordingtodes.com/76 Sign up for the Mindful Monday Power Up Group: https://forms.gle/gih33CC5F9f9S6Mx9 If you liked this episode or have enjoyed any of my past e...

75. How EMDR can help heal trauma 24.02.2022 35:05

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Mary J. Held about how EMDR transformed her life by healing her complex PTSD.  For detailed show notes and where to find Mary visit: accordingtodes.com/75 Sign up for the Mindful Monday Power Up Group: https://forms.gle/gih33CC5F9f9S6Mx9 February is the month of Self-Love. Join the limited-time&...

74. Going from overwhelmed and burned out to thriving 17.02.2022 27:26

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Daniela Wolfe. For detailed show notes and where to find Daniela visit: accordingtodes.com/74 Sign up for the Mindful Monday Power Up Group: https://forms.gle/gih33CC5F9f9S6Mx9 February is the month of Self-Love. Join the limited-time Self-Love Email Challenge to receive 5 days of tips and strat...

73. How IFS Can Help You Overcome Anxiety and Depression 10.02.2022 43:31

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Chris Burcher. Chris explains his lifelong struggles with anxiety and depression and how talk therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy made little to no improvement in his life. Everything changed and Chris' life was transformed when he discovered Internal Family Systems. For detailed show notes...

72. Why Sexual health is important 27.01.2022 33:36

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Nazanin Moali, a Clinical psychologist and sex therapist. We talk about everything sex. For detailed show notes and where to find Nazanin visit: accordingtodes.com/72 Get your free 7-Day Gratitude Journal:  https://www.subscribepage.com/k6p4b2

71. Your relationship with anger 13.01.2022 51:13

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Patrick Monette, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma Specialist. We discuss anger, what it is, what extreme anger is, and how to express anger and develop a healthy relationship with anger. For detailed show notes and where to find Patrick visit: accordingtodes.com/71 Get your free 7-D...

70. Happy New Year! 02.01.2022 16:37

Hello and welcome to The Wellness Project with Des.  In this episode, I will share tips on how to build healthy habits, how to minimize, and some prompts to reflect on 2021.  Mentions-  Atomic Habits by James Clear

69. Grief and Loss this holiday season 16.12.2021 11:08

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des . Today we are talking about how to honor your loved one that has passed on this holiday season.  How to Honor Those We’ve Lost this Holiday Season Blog: https://accordingtodes.com/how-to-honor-those-weve-lost-this-holiday-season/ Join my mailing list: https://www.subscribepage.com/k6p4b2?fbclid=IwAR3EwvZFD07V_LcNoXu9GTjbCOh9VFzQRcdBHyqLR3I...

68. How Watching the Sunrise Can Positively Impact Your Life 09.12.2021 32:59

For detailed show notes and where to find Emer and the Sunrise Collection, visit: accordingtodes.com/68 Get your free 7-Day Gratitude Journal:  https://www.subscribepage.com/k6p4b2

67. The Winter Blues VS Seasonal Affective Disorder 03.12.2021 10:18

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I go over The Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, their differences, symptoms, and treatment options. You won't want to miss this episode if you struggle with your mood during the fall and winter months.  Check out my blog on Seasonal Affective Disorder here: https://accordingtodes.com/how-seasonal-affectiv...

66. Tips on how to survive the holiday season 18.11.2021 11:41

The holiday season is upon us! Are you mentally prepared? The holidays are a magical and wonderful time but can also bring on a lot of stress, overwhelm, and loneliness. On today's episode, I give you practical strategies to help you not only survive the holidays but also enjoy yourself and cherish your time. To dive deeper, grab the Surviving the Holidays Workbook Here ---> https://www.etsy.co...

65. How Diet Culture Affects Your Relationship with Food with Barb Spanjers 11.11.2021 27:11

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Barb Spanjers, therapist and wellness coach. Barb and I discuss emotional eating, disordered eating, body image, and getting out of diet culture For show notes and where to find Barb visit accordingtodes.com/65

64. How practicing gratitude can benefit you 04.11.2021 8:43

Thanks for tuning into episode 64 of the Wellness Project with Des. In the spirit of the holidays, today we are talking gratitude. Follow me on social to participate in the 30-Day Gratitude Challenge: Instagram.com/the.wellness.project.with.des Facebook.com/groups/accordingtodes https://www.tiktok.com/@des_arg.lcsw Purchase your printable 30-Day Gratitude Journal: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1112...

63. Exploring fear during the spooky season 29.10.2021 8:37

Mentions: Toastmasters- https://www.toastmasters.org/ Journal Prompts: Get out a paper and pen and set a timer for 15 minutes to journal a bit. We are going to be doing a little fear exploration exercise. What is it you fear the most? Why is this your biggest fear? Where do you think this specific fear stems from? Do you want to conquer this fear?  If so, how do you think you can go about con...

62. How Writing Can Help Heal You and The World with Johnnie Mazzocco 21.10.2021 40:40

Welcome to my podcast,  The Wellness Project with Des . On today’s episode, I speak with Johnnie Mazzocco, a published fiction writer, award-winning screenwriter, teacher, managing editor of a magazine, and more! Today, Johnnie and I discuss how writing can positively impact your life. For detailed show notes and where you can find Johnnie, please visit accordingtodes.com/62