Episodes

Every now and then I come across a business and am just blown away. Special Strong is one of those. ​If you haven’t heard of Special Strong, I cannot wait to introduce you to them today. I first learned of Special Strong on Instagram, and it is now an account that is 100% guaranteed to make me smile. Special Strong serves the special needs population in several ways, including providing personal training. If you want to see the look of joy and confidence spread over someone’s face, go check the...

There is a good possibility that we will all become caregivers at some point in our lives. It may be for an aging parent, a spouse with a serious illness, or a child with special needs. If you’re not in this situation, chances are you have a friend who is. Today’s episode with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley addresses these challenges and brings you strategies to care for yourself and others while walking through the caregiver role. In today's episode we discuss: Navigating the challenge of caring for...

Today's guest, Briana Leach, LPC, discusses the importance of preventative mental health (just like when we take our children for their well child checkups), normalizing the experience, and the importance of asking “but why?” In today's episode we discuss: The mind-body connection and honoring our mental health as much as the physical to honor our temple. Why you should think about seeing a counselor like seeing your primary care physician. What to expect the first time you visit a counselor...

Join me for the second conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson as we focus on caring for our teen's mental health. I don't know about you, but this is an issue I care deeply about but am not exactly sure how to do it "right." Dr. Michelle brings wisdom and guidance into this challenging topic. In today's episode we discuss: The rise of mental health challenges in our children. The different challenges our children have now, specifically with regard to technology. How children display depress...

I have to confess I when I first started this podcast I never even occurred to me to do a season on mental health. I don't know why because we all know, or I think most of us know, that our health is not necessarily our only body, but it’s our physical, spiritual, emotional, and our mental Health. It all goes together to create our whole being and what we are able to do with our body through that. My guest today, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, and I talk a lot about her own personal journey. She really...