Grow Your Path to Wellness

Today Mallory Edwards, local Kindergarten teacher in Ohio, came as a guest to share how she encourages focused on mind-body wellness in her classroom and life as an educator. 

**Resources mentioned by Mallory in today's episode: 

-Go Noodle educational website: www.gonoodle.com  

-Diverse Book List: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Diverse-Book-List-5638016

Today we had the pleasure of talking with Tiera Cross, LPC, LCDCIII and Reiki Practitioner. Tiera shared her real life experiences of continued racism despite "following the rules", and explains the stress of "Code Switching" in the professional work environment. 

You can find more information about Tiera and her services here:  https://passionprojecthw.com

Today, Kelsi (from Mexico) and Amanda were so thankful to welcome Jenna Savago, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Art Therapist to our Wellness Advocate Series. Tune in to learn more about how you can benefit from using your whole body through art and mindfulness tools - whether with a therapist or exploring creative outlets on your own.  **Want to learn more about S.B. 238 and supporting art therapy as a licensed profession? Click here for more information: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-SB-238

**Also, Amanda misspoke, Tiera Cross (who will be joining us next week) is a Licensed Professional Counselor! Learn more about Jenna's practice and schedule an appointment (Ohio residents only): https://www.carvemypath.org/meet-the-team

Today we sat down with Meghan Cook, LISW-S, LICDC sat down with us for a genuine conversation about the importance of filling your own cup so you can be fully present and well for others. Tune in for applicable tips on how to find a good therapist and how to make it the best possible.  

*Resources shared by Meghan in this episode: 

-Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-You-Should-Talk-Someone/dp/1328662055 

-Find Treatment: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment

Are you struggling to get yourself out of a negative mindset and move forward with your dreams? Then this week’s podcast episode for you! ⁣Our guest Kiera Walsh will blow your mind with how reachable your goals really are, once your mindset is in the right place! ⁣ 

**Follow Kiera: Instagram - @_kierawalsh // Website - www.mindandmanifest.com **

Today, Amanda is solo interviewing Jazmin Patterson for our 4th Wellness Advocate Series interview. Jazmin shares some tough situations she experienced as a child (**trigger warning for potential trauma responses**). Despite these adverse childhood experiences, Jazmin was able to maintain a positive attitude which propelled her into her current healthy lifestyle and self-care routines.

*You can follow Jazmin here: https://www.instagram.com/jazminfayeth/?hl=en 

*The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748#ace-2093936695

Amanda and Kelsi share an exciting announcement at the beginning of the episode!  

Dee James, School Counselor and overall advocate, shares her role in ensuring children's mental health needs are identified and addressed in the school system. She provides realistic information for parents, educators, and others on how we can all work together to meet our children's needs and better prepare them for their futures!

Danielle Smith, Executive Director for the National Association of Social Workers - Ohio Chapter, set aside time in her demanding schedule to share vital information for changing our society for the better.

**Resources mentioned by Danielle:

-Layla Saad, specifically her book ‘Me and White Supremacy’, http://laylafsaad.com/

-Ebony Donnelly and Ericka Hart’s webinars, https://erickahart.podia.com/

In our 6th and final episode in this Wellness Vlog Series, Amanda and Kelsi wrap up the discussion on mental health education awareness and coping into a neat package with action steps for moving forward.

Links to resources mentioned in today's episode:

-SAMHSA's Eight Dimensions of Wellness: http://www.ncdsv.org/images/SAMHSA_EightDimensionsOfWellness_revised2012.pdf 

-Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:  https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html