Meet my friend Tatyana Frost, who is a mental illness advocate and author of a bipolar self-help book, Inside My Mind, who is absolutely shattering bipolar stigmas! She is the creator of @havingbipolar on Instagram and has the stamina and incredible ability to share herself on this brilliant platform. Her recent interview with Women’s Health Magazine was one of the many moments where she showed her most strength and extensive power of resilience explaining her journey with this illness.

As I shared moments with her on the podcast, I felt her dedication to destroying the many stigmas of having bipolar disorder and how passionately she felt about advocating for herself since she was a child. As Tatyana stated, “ I have bipolar disorder. I am not bipolar. Because I live a very productive life and being labeled is just wrong!"

Thank you Tatyana for being on the podcast, and for your incredible transparency! It has been a honor to have met you and to have you share your story with the CFTH community. I am looking forward to many more conversations and collaborations in the future! You can follow Tatyana on Instagram @havingbipolar, and be sure to check out her book, Inside My Mind: A Bipolar Self-Help Journal, available on Amazon.

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Meet my friend and food blogger, Kayla Cappiello, who is a creator of delicious, easy recipes for people dealing with an array of food allergies, such as gluten, dairy, and tree nuts.  As Kayla shared in her journey, she dealt with stomach issues from the time she was a child until after college, when she discovered that she had celiac, lactose intolerance, and a tree nut allergy. Her frustration led her to start her account and create tasteful food that she could actually enjoy. 

Kayla’s passion inspired her to continue to share her recipes with a growing community that's eager for simple, flavorful recipes. This incredible motivation and momentum has also driven her to write her first cookbook, Easy Allergy-Free Cooking, which is now available for pre-order! 

Thank you Kayla for pioneering your platform on food allergies, and sharing options all of us can enjoy! So excited to have you be a part of the CFTH community! Definitely cheering you on for your next endeavors, and future collaborations! You can follow Kayla on Instagram @kaylacappiello and you can find her amazing recipes on her website, kaylacappiello.com.  

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Meet my friend, Valerie Van Galder, a mental health advocate and the CEO of Depressed Cake Shop, a 501(c)(3) organization that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and priceless awareness for charities around the world. In addition to her work with Depressed Cake Shop, Val is also on the Board of Directors for St. Joseph Center in Venice, California and is a member of the Motion Picture Academy. 

Val’s mission with Depressed Cake Shop is “to bake the world a better place by raising mental health awareness”. Taking a mental health break saved her life, and she reflects upon her and her family’s personal struggles with mental health. As we chat further, we discover Val’s "superpower" is giving a voice to those who experience mental health conditions and make sure they don't have to encounter the same difficulties she had. Thank you, Val, for sharing your journey as an accomplished, award-winning, and versatile executive with over 25 years of experience in publicity, film marketing, producing, journalism, social media and brand building experience.

Thank you Val for being on the podcast! We thoroughly enjoyed hearing your stories on running the Hard Rock Cafe under founder Peter Morton, and your time on the marketing team for Searchlight Pictures and Sony Screen Gems. We're excited to have you be a part of the CFTH community, and are looking forward to our future Women’s Health Collaboration in April! You can follow Val and Depressed Cake Shop on Instagram @depressedcakeshop, and you can read more about Depressed Cake Shop's platform on their website, depressedcakeshop.org. 

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Meet my friend, Kerry Rasenberger, whose life experiences and former coaching position have given her the edge to support others in finding happiness, self-awareness, and self-love. Kerry’s soft-spoken, calm demeanor and extreme positivity provides her clients and incredible space for growth and harmony. As she states, “We all have ability for positive change - we need some support along the way."

Thank you Kerry for being on the podcast! You can follow Kerry on Instagram @kerrylifecoach, and you can check out her website for more information about Kerry's Life Coaching at kerryrasenberger.com. 

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Meet my friend Anton Lima, a psychiatric resident in Miami, Florida, who is making incredible strides in the world of mental health with his platform. Thank you Anton for this incredible chat and sharing your experiences and path to eradicate the misinformation and stigmas about mental health in Brazil, the USA, and across the world. We're honored to have had you join us to shine a light on addiction, anxiety, and depression, and the new methods used to treat these disorders.

Thank you Anton for being on the podcast! Your passion and dedication in the field of psychiatry is quite noble, and I am excited to be a part of your journey! You can connect with Anton on his Instagram @dr.antonlima.

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of suicide and may be triggering for some to hear.

Meet my great friend Normanda Lawless, who joined us to talk quite passionately and eloquently about mental health and suicide prevention. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at The Cognitive Refinery in Western Kentucky, she is providing her clients with modalities that are enhancing their ability to deal with mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Normanda understands the frustration of finding a therapist that is right for you, and equates the perfect connection to two souls that are in sync with one another. 

Thank you Normanda for being on the podcast! Thank you for being a great friend to me and the CFTH community, and for sharing your plethora of mental health wisdom and advice. Here's to more chats in the future! 

If you'd like to connect with Normanda, contact us on your favorite social media platform, or check out her profile on Psychology Today. You can also find more information about The Cognitive Refinery on their website thecognitiverefinery.com.

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Meet Andrea Donsky, whose brand focuses on supporting women and LGBTQ+ communities through the unspoken and "taboo" journey of menopause. As a nutritionist and menopause advocate, she is educating and inspiring women everywhere to never feel alone when it comes to the plethora of symptoms that may affect their bodies. As Andrea says, “Be gentle on yourself,” and understand that what you're feeling during this phase is normal! Andrea brings along a new perspective on the mind-body connection, along with nutritional advice to help start you on the path to health living!

Thank you Andrea for being on the podcast! And for shining the light and educating communities on this incredibly important topic. You can follow Andrea on Instagram @wearemorphus and @andreadonsky, on TikTok @andreadonsky and you can find more information about her life and work on her website andreadonsky.com. Definitely check out her incredible TikTok videos and brilliant brand! Looking forward to connecting with you again in the future, Andrea!

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Meet Amy Nobile, founder of the dating coaching service, Love, Amy, whose holistic dating approach focuses on you being authentically you! Her dating advice has been featured in the New York Times, Business Insider, Today, and on many more amazing platforms. Amy has definitely cracked the secret code to dating apps and understands the diversified needs of her client base by being an incredible listener and advocate for each client she interfaces with. As she said in our chat, "we all have an energy, vibe, and frequency which is uniquely our own.” We definitely shared a connection, and I really resonated with the focus on mental health as it applies to dating apps, finding Mr.or Mrs. Right, and being open and honest about the past. 

Thank you Amy for being on the podcast! Thank you for sharing this space and for sharing some brilliant advice to the masses of people who want to find that connection in a partner! You can follow Amy on Instagram @love.amy.nyc, and you can learn more about her dating coaching or reach out on her website loveamy.co. 

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Meet Mitchell Schorr, a renowned international muralist whose passion is to bring smiles and happiness to other humans with his vibrant color palette and incredible moving pieces of street art and collections of oil paintings. His most famous pieces are Da Race and the Milk Truck which are located in New York City, and are reminiscent of his childhood memories that he now brings to life as a moving collection, often not on permanent structures. His pieces move beyond NYC and can also be found in Burlington, Vermont and Detroit, Michigan. 

As Mitchell shared, his decision and motivation to travel to the neighborhoods of Manhattan during the pandemic was to create beauty in spaces that had been boarded up. As he said, “ I wanted to bring happiness and smiles to these dark moments”. Having grown up in Manhattan, he definitely wanted to spread some sunshine and color to those who were suffering. Using colorful spray paints is his magical way to touch the hearts of many.  What enamored me the most in speaking with Mitchell was his matter-of-fact and genuine demeanor and his humbleness. 

Thank you Mitchell for being on the podcast! I hope we can help spread your passion for color and happiness to the world, which needs a lot of nurturing and smiles. Thank you for this beautiful interview, and for sharing your creativity with people across the globe.

You can follow Mitchell on Instagram @m.schorr, and you can explore some of his amazing art on his website mschorr.com.

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Meet Melainie Rogers, CEO of BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center, whose "a·ha" moment and vision has defined her trajectory to this brilliant brand. Having experienced her own narrative with body image in her twenties, she clearly understands the anxiety, depression and mental health component that many encounter. As Melanie states, it isn’t just “calories in, calories out," there are many other methodologies used in weight loss today, and her approach speaks to the integrated practice.

Thank you Melainie for being on the episode! I absolutely loved chatting with you on the podcast and appreciate your vulnerability in sharing your story! Thank you for following your passion and creating a holistic safe space that supports the multitude of people globally who suffer immensely with eating disorders. I am greatly enamored by the multidisciplinary aspect of BALANCE and the incredible clinicians, support staff, and community that are essential for your clients' recovery. Your grandmother would be excessively proud that your dream of being in preventative care and healing others has come to fruition by being an RD and founding BALANCE. Thank you for your plethora of knowledge and I am excited for future collaborations!

You can follow Melainie on Instagram @melainierogersrd or @melainie_rogers_nutrition, and you can find more information about BALANCE on Instagram @balancedtx, or on their website balancedtx.com. You can also find Redefining Wellness on Instagram @redefining_wellness.

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