How do you build a thriving life while navigating profound personal challenges? This week, we welcome a truly inspiring guest who embodies resilience, Dr. Michelle Taveras, founder of M Taveras, PsyD & Company Psychological Services.
Dr. Taveras shares her powerful, intimate journey of earning her doctorate and establishing a respected practice while living with cerebral palsy. It’s a candid look at what it truly takes to push past limitations and find your deepest sense of purpose.

In this essential mental health break, Dr. Taveras draws on her decades of clinical experience to give you actionable clarity:

• Stress vs. Anxiety: She breaks down the critical differences between these two common emotional states—and why misdiagnosing yourself is holding you back.
• The Power of Letting Go: Learn the mental practice required to release what you can’t control and redirect your energy toward constructive change.
• When to Get Help: Dr. Taveras offers clear guidance on recognizing the signs that you’ve moved past self-help and need to seek professional support.
• The Root Cause: Discover her belief that comprehending the origin of your emotional experiences is the most effective path to lasting empowerment.

This is an episode about achieving your fullest potential, regardless of the challenges you face. Tune in for expert psychological insight and a dose of real-world inspiration.

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