Grow Your Path to Wellness

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

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Today we welcomed Johanna Lynn to share about how much of our current behavior patterns and unexplained symptoms is rooted in our family history. You'll learn about epigenetic as a tool to self-discovery and self-healing. We also discuss the impact of our experience with love as a child can shape how we love others today. Learn more about Johanna and The Family Imprint Institute by visiting https://johannalynn.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Molly Feigal to discuss the very relevant and needed topic of how parent's can support their teen's emotional well-being. Molly shares her insights regarding the current mental health crisis with our teens, and provides a few practical and easy-to-implement Dos and Don'ts to connect more deeply and authentically. We also discuss why it is so important for teens to have a healthy connection with their caregivers. To connect with Molly and learn more about her services: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollyfeigal.encore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly.feigal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-feigal-973521248/ Website: www.mollyfeigalparentingsupport.com Email: [email protected] __ 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: ⁠⁠⁠ / @growyourpathtowellness⁠⁠ ⁠ Subscribe to our audio podcast on your favorite streaming platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... ⁠⁠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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support

*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/

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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

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⁠⁠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 visiting⁠⁠https://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.

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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.

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Today we had the wonderful opportunity to bring guest Libby Villavicencio aka Libby V to share her wisdom and expertise about sustaining a nonprofit. We discuss all aspects of both organizational and community wellness related to this topic - from clarifying the differences between a for profit and nonprofit, to identifying how a scarcity mindset can be limiting abundance abilities. Libby also shares how important a non profit board is, especially being in alignment with the organizations' core values and having a board that represents your ecosystem. To learn more about Libby V and her work with nonprofits, visit: https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/libby-v-and-associates  __ 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support

Today we welcomed Kim Laughlin, Cultural Apex Coach and expert in leadership, communication, and culture in the workplace. We discuss Kim's approach to changing culture in occupational settings by first starting with the leaders, ensuring their address any barriers or triggers they have to being successful, and what is the true meaning of leadership. Learn more about Kim and her coaching at www.culturalapexcoach.com __ 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support

**TW: brief discussion of potentially activating topics including: infertility, death, difficult Mother's Day emotions. In honor of Mother's Day, Kelsi and Amanda discuss all things motherhood as they relate to holistic wellness and intersectional identities. We hold space for those experiencing difficult emotions related to Mother's Day, including grief, loss, anger, and sadness. We also recognize the impossible standards of society when it comes to being a mother, and how lack of education on these issues can impact physical, mental, emotional, social, occupational, and financial wellness. __ 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 @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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support

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.

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Lauren Ammon of Performance Reimagined joined us to day to emphasize the importance of training your mind just as you train your body, in order to reach peak performance. She teaches us about the invisible opponent within, how to address them with 3 key principles to improve physical and mental wellness. Learn how to use your inner coach just as much as you hear your inner opponent. Find out more about Lauren and her Athlete Mindset Coaching and Training by visiting PerformanceReimagined.com and following on Instagram: @performance_reimagined_ __ 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.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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support