Grow Your Path to Wellness
By Amanda Kostura & Kelsi Amerine
You'll find realistic and practical mental health information to get your brain and body moving toward optimal wellness.
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With love,
Amanda and Kelsi
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Grow Your Path to Wellness Mar 01, 2022
Emotional Health, Connection, & Behavior w/ Kevin Strauss
Today we were joined by Emotional Health & Innovation Consultant and CEO of Uchi, LLC, Kevin Strauss. We have an in-depth conversation covering the differences between emotional health and mental health and what is really driving human behavior. Kevin also emphasizes love, connection, and belonging as basic human needs and how we can go about addressing the needs. Lastly, Kevin shares about how the free social app Uchi can improve connection and behaviors for people of diverse experiences.
Learn more about Kevin and the Uchi app via the following links:
-Uchi App: https://uchiconnection.com
-Kevin's Website: https://TriTMI.KevinRStrauss.com
-Kevin's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KevinStrauss-innovation-coach-patents-emotionalhealth-wellness-mentalhealth-behavior-uchi-connection
The Family Imprint: The Impact of Family History to Transform Work with Your Clients w/Johanna Lynn
Learn more about Johanna and The Family Imprint Institute by visiting johannalynn.ca
Parenting Teens: Emotional Wellness w/ Molly Feigal
Connecting All People through the Creative Process w/ Carolina Martin
*TW- grief*
When her mother passed away as a result of her 6 year fight against lung-cancer, Carolina Martin turned her grief into passion and found her life's work. Carrying positive characteristics from her two artist parents, Carolina vowed to use her blessings for the betterment of our larger communities through her traveling hands-on art education business. We discuss how creative expression relates to social wellness, and options for engaging in this creative expression and community building on a budget. Carolina is also a large advocate for bringing intersectionality into her work for everyone's benefit.
Learn more about Carolina by visiting her website https://www.thebomparties.com/
Follow The Bom Parties on Facebook or Instagram
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This episode is brought to you by Amanda Kostura, LISW-S of Carve Your Own Path, Inc. and Kelsi Amerine, LISW of Guidance and Growth Psychotherapy Services.
Amanda and Kelsi are passionate about educating and empowering our community with the wellness tools needed to thrive.
Subscribe to the Grow Your Path to Wellness YouTube Channel for more valuable information on how to take care of your wellness through a holistic approach: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowYourPathtoWellness
Subscribe to our audio podcast on your favorite streaming platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw
Learn more about Amanda's non-profit organization Carve Your Own Path, Inc by visiting www.cyopinc.org or following them on Instagram and Facebook @cyopinc
Learn more about Kelsi's private practice Guidance and Growth Psychotherapy by visiting https://www.guidanceandgrowthpsychotherapy.com
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰! Be sure to like & subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest episodes.
Using Meditation for Business Success w/ Lori Saitz
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Lori Saitz in a really passionate exploration of meditation and how it supports our overall goals in life. We de-bunk myths about meditation ("I should be doing this", "I'm not good at it", "I don't have time", and more. Lori shares how meditation can help re-wire your brain, giving opportunity to tune into your own awareness and to find your own inner voice, rather than what others say you should be doing.
We also touch on when affirmations are helpful, or when they are teetering on toxic positivity or unhelpful in some other way. We wrap up by emphasizing that, despite the message in society, hard work is not the only factor in reaching success.
To learn more about Lori and the services she offers, visit her website: zenrabbit.com
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This episode is brought to you by Amanda Kostura, LISW-S of Carve Your Own Path, Inc. and Kelsi Amerine, LISW of Guidance and Growth Psychotherapy Services.
Amanda and Kelsi are passionate about educating and empowering our community with the wellness tools needed to thrive.
Subscribe to the Grow Your Path to Wellness YouTube Channel for more valuable information on how to take care of your wellness through a holistic approach: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowYourPathtoWellness
Subscribe to our audio podcast on your favorite streaming platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw
Learn more about Amanda's non-profit organization Carve Your Own Path, Inc by visiting www.cyopinc.org or following them on Instagram and Facebook @cyopinc
Learn more about Kelsi's private practice Guidance and Growth Psychotherapy by visiting https://www.guidanceandgrowthpsychotherapy.com
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰! Be sure to like & subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest episodes.
Sustaining Your Nonprofit w/ Libby V
The Importance of Communication in the Workplace w/ Kim Laughlin
Mother's Day Special: Recognizing the Wellness of Mothers
Art Therapy for Military & First Responders w/ Casey Frederick
Art Therapist Casey Frederick joined the show today to breakdown the benefits of engaging in Art Therapy, specifically for first responders and military populations. We discuss who Art Therapy can help, how, and what misconceptions people have. Learn more about Art Therapy: www.ArtTherapy.org Find out more about Art Therapy through Casey by visiting www.FirstlineCounseling.com and following on Instagram: @High_Strung_Art_Studio __ This episode is brought to you by Amanda Kostura, LISW-S of Carve Your Own Path, Inc. and Kelsi Amerine, LISW of Guidance and Growth Psychotherapy Services. Amanda and Kelsi are passionate about educating and empowering our community with the wellness tools needed to thrive. Subscribe to the Grow Your Path to Wellness YouTube Channel for more valuable information on how to take care of your wellness through a holistic approach: https://www.youtube.com/ @GrowYourPathtoWellness Subscribe to our audio podcast on your favorite streaming platform: https://anchor.fm/gyptw Learn more about Amanda's non-profit organization Carve Your Own Path, Inc by visiting www.carvemypath.org or following them on Instagram @carvemypath Learn more about Kelsi's private practice Guidance and Growth Psychotherapy by visiting https://www.guidanceandgrowthpsychoth... 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰! Be sure to like & subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest episodes.
Reaching Peak Performance Through Your Mind w/ Lauren Ammon
Farmacy at The Chef's Garden w/ Dr. Amy Sapola
Supporting Teen Mental Health w/ Christina Guarino
Follow Christina on TikTok: @Christina_lpc www.tiktok.com/@christina_lpc
A More Holistic Approach to Staying Well
Prioritizing Purpose in Motherhood w/ Tiffany Lewis
Learn more about Tiffany's mission to support mothers in finding their purpose in motherhood while balancing their careers, and download her free e-book "5 Considerations for Achieving More Meaningful Marketing" at moremeaningfulmarketing.com or email her directly at tiffany@moremeaningfulmarketing.com
#GrowYourPathToWellness #GYPTW #Podcast #Vlog #Wellness #Motherhood #WorkingMother #WorkingMom #CareerMom #Business #SelfCare #Boundaries #MentalHealth #Purpose
How Being in Alignment with Your True Self Creates Great Well-being w/Sabrina Lindner
You can learn more about Sabrina by visiting sabrinalindnercoach.com
Click her "contact" page to find her LinkedIn profile, Instagram, and YouTube.
Using Insurance + Self-pay to Get the Most Benefit on a Healing Journey
#GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Wellness #Podcast #Vlog #Insurance #Healthcare #SelfPay #Health #Healing #Mental Health
Deconstructing a Lifetime of Faith: Seeking Authenticity and Freedom w/ Annie King
Today we welcomed Annie King, a fellow therapist and colleague of Kelsi's in Chillicothe, OH to share her personal journey deconstructing faith. She discusses the waves of emotions and transitions felt throughout this process, as well as the importance of remaining open. Annie provides tangible recommendations for anyone also in a deconstructing process, as well as some book recommendations.
Subscribe to Annie's Blog here
Authors recommended: Brian D. McLaren, Rachel Held Evans, Kate Bowler, Sarah Bessey, Diana Butler Bass, Barbara Brown, Taylor Richard Rhor
Books recommended: A New Kind of Christian by Brian D. McLaren, Faith After Doubt by Brian D. McLaren, Do I Stay Christian by Brian D. McLaren, Traveling Mercies by Ann Lamott, Inspired by Rachel Held Evans, Freeing Jesus by Diana Butler Bass, Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler
#Wellness #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog #Deconstructing #DeconstructingFaith #Faith #Religion #ReligiousTrauma #Christianity #Christian
How to Use Mindfulness & Meditation as Coping Tools During the Holiday Season w/ Lisa Schaefer
#Podcast #Vlog #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Healing #Wellness #Recovery #Holidays #Boundaries #Mindfulness #Meditation #Breathwork
A Seasonal Themed Wellness Check-in w/ GYPTW hosts Kelsi & Amanda
Self-love Over Stress w/ Jessica Harrington
Learn more about Jessica and her services at: journeytoyourself.net
#SelfLove #Stress #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog
Use of Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment
Owner of Ascend Health Center in Fairlawn, OH Nick Angelis, CRNA joined us today to discuss a hot topic in society right now, psychedelics. Nick educates us on what psychedelic drugs are, their accessibility, and best practices for engaging in a psychedelic-assisted therapy process.
Learn more about Ketamine-assisted treatment, and other services offered at Ascend Health Center on their website. Follow Ascend Health Center on Instagram @ascendhealthcenter
Let's Talk About Financial Wellness w/ Rachel Durci
#GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog #FinancialStress #FinancialWellness #Wellness
Acupuncture & Mental Health w/ Dr. Julie Pyle
Learn more about Dr. Julie, her practice and services offered at Conscious Wellness: consciouswellness.janeapp.com
Follow Conscious Wellness on IG: @consciouswellnessohio
#GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Acupuncture #MentalHealth #Wellness #HolisticHealth #Podcast #Vlog
Self-compassion and Eating Disorders w/ Jessica Rabon
Today we are joined by Jessica Rabon, PhD, another fellow mental health creator on TikTok! Jessica shares her passion for helping others understand the importance of self-compassion, and how to implement in their daily lives. We also discuss different eating disorders, disordered eating, and how self-compassion can support healing from these conditions.
Resources: Kristin Neff's SelfCompassion.org
Find Jessica on Instagram and TikTok: @jessicaleighphd and check out her podcast PsychTalk
The Impacts of Trauma on the Body w/ Nikki Boggs
Resources mentioned: Book titled Spiritually Fly by Faith Hunter and Book titled Call of The Wild by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Find Nikki on Instagram: @nikkiboggstherapy and Facebook: Om Shanti Therapeutic Massage
Further Exploration of Levels of Mental Healthcare w/ Chris Seem
Treatments for Anxiety & Trauma w/ Chelsey Hamms
Follow Chelsey on Tiktok: @chelsey_nichole82
The Benefits of Vibeology Dance Yoga w/ Kendra Everhart
Preventing Burnout in the Workplace w/ Morgan Bennett
Follow Morgan on Instagram: MBBeautyLLC
YouTube Video referenced in today's episode: Spaceship You
#SelfCare #Burnout #Wellness #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog
Creating Sunshine, Even When There Seems To Be None w/ Marissa Baker
Learn more and follow Marissa:
Website: www.sunhappens.net
Instagram: TheMarissaBaker and SunHappensOfficial
Podcast: Sun Happens
Healing from Trauma: Cultivating Community for Resiliency w/ Christine Venrick
Follow Christine on TikTok @ TheTraumaLady #TheTraumaFamily
Email Christine to connect more: thetraumafamily@gmail.com
#Trauma #TraumaHealing #PTSD #PTSD #ComplexPTSD #Community #Resiliency #Healing #Mindfulness #Therapy #MentalHealth #Growth #HolisticHealing #Podcast #Vlog #GYPTW
What Is Embodied Therapy? w/ Lisa Schaefer
One of our regular guests returns to share more expertise in mind-body healing, specifically through the use of Embodied Therapy. Lisa Schaefer, a clinical social worker, registered yoga teacher and reiki master joins Kelsi and Amanda to reveal the benefits of an embodied approach to life and healing. Learn why it's necessary to become grounded to live your fullest life, especially when living among unrealistic expectations and significant stress.
Learn more about Embodied Therapy and the other services including Yoga and Reiki Lisa offers at Carve Your Own Path, Inc.
#GYPTW #GrowYourPathtoWellness #Podcast #Vlog #Wellness #Healing #Embodied #EmbodiedTherapy #MindBody #Yoga #Breathwork
The Power of Touch and Benefits of Massage Therapy w/ Gina Goodson
You’ll learn about the holistic benefits of individualized massage practice because of the mind-body connection. Gina discusses why setting the intention and engaging all 5 senses during a session can aid in the therapy process.
Follow Gina on Instagram: gigibeauty_llc
Book a massage with Gina: gigibeautyoh.com - Enter code WELLNESS10 in the comment box when booking for 10% off!
Fear of Rejection and How It Manifests in Our Lives w/ Markerra Larkin
#MentalHealth #Therapy #Wellness #FearOfRejection #Fear #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog
The Trauma Caused by Growing Up in The Jim Crow South w/ Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans
Our Multi-dimensional Relationship with Money w/ Kate Harold
Stepping into Fear to Feel the Magic of Personal Transformation w/ Heidi Gruss
Learn more about Heidi's practice and schedule your breakthrough call today: www.heidigruss.com
Weight Loss Lies We’ve Been Brainwashed to Believe w/ Ruth Houston
Go to Ruth's website EatSmartLoseWeightBook.com to get your free tip sheet on mindful eating.
Women in Transitional Spaces w/ Markerra Larkin
Find Markerra: Portcg.com IG @faithworkscoaching
Self-love and Body Positivity w/ Dr. Katelyn Baker
Find Dr. Katelyn on TikTok and Instagram: @ThatFatDoctor
Find Dr. Katelyn and her colleagues for coaching services at: mentalwealthcoaching.org
Are You a Carrier of the "Trauma Virus" w/ Dr. Sousan Abadian
Dr. Sousan Abadian joins Amanda today to explore how trauma is weaved in our habits, families, culture and more. They discuss intergenerational trauma and directing attention toward healing and empowerment, rather than victim mindset.
Dr. Sousan's bio: Dr. Sousan Abadian is currently a Fulbright Scholar and has been invited to go to Canada to help create curriculum on “indigenous ways of knowing” for the International Baccalaureate Program. She earned a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University, an M.P.A. in International Development from Harvard’s Kennedy School, and an M.A. in the Anthropology of Social Change and Development, also from Harvard University. Her earlier research on healing the effects of long-standing collective trauma and cultural damage, a key contributing factor in violence and impoverishment, was described by Nobel laureate in economics Amartya Sen as “pioneering” and “highly original.” She now teaches, speaks, and consults internationally on leadership, managing change processes, and her ARIA principles of creating new realities. She builds on her earlier work at Cambridge Leadership Associates facilitating workshops and speaking on Adaptive Leadership. Between June 2017 to June 2019, Dr. Abadian served as a Franklin Fellow at the U.S. State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Her portfolio included preventing violent extremism, gender-based violence, rights of religious minorities in the Middle East and South Asia, and restoration of people and cultures following atrocities. She has also served as a Fellow at M.I.T.’s Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values as well as at Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership.
Dr. Sousan's Website: www.sousanabadian.com
Pia Melody's book Facing Codependence
Dr. Sousan's Harvard Magazine Article: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2008/03/trails-of-tears-and-hope
Reach out to us for a copy of Dr. Sousan's free resource "Communing with your wounded inner child"
Boundaries in Intimate Partner Relationships w/ Miranda Campbell
De-Stigmatizing Mental Health Crisis Stabilization through Hospitalization w/ Chris Seem
Today Kelsi and Amanda had the honor of welcoming Chris Seems to share her first hand experience as a consumer of mental health crisis services. We are thankful for the opportunity to de-stigmatize seeking treatment for any health condition. We believe our audience will find this discussion very beneficial and empowering.
Queerness in Mormonism w/ Kimberly Anderson
#Queer #Queerness #Mormonism #Mormon #Religion #ReligiousTrauma #GenderIdentity #SexualIdentity #Identity #Podcast #Vlog #GYPTW #GrowYourPathtoWellness
Mandown: Men's Mental Health Series w/ Josh McKivigan
Follow Josh's Mental Health Content on TikTok: @life.with.josh
#MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #Men #Males #Teens #Youth #Podcast #Vlog
Chronic Pain Ages 20-50 w/ Dr. Lesley Cook
Follow Dr. Lesley on TikTok @Lesley_PsyD
#GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Therapy #ChronicPain #Pain #Mindfulness #Fibromyalgia
The Use of Humor in Therapy w/ Jason (NotYourTherapistDude)
Barriers to Mental Health Treatment & Self-Advocacy w/ Katie Ridings
Trauma and Chakra Healing Series: The Crown Chakra w/ Lisa Schaefer
Understanding Anxiety & Insomnia w/ Dr. Kristen Casey
Follow Dr. Kristen Casey on TikTok: @DrKristenCasey
#Sleep #Anxiety #Insomnia #SleepHygiene #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog #TikTok #MentalHealth #Wellness #Therapy