Grow Your Path to Wellness

Grow Your Path to Wellness

By Amanda Kostura & Kelsi AmerineHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Grow Your Path to Wellness episodes

  • 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"

    46 min
  • Boundaries in Intimate Partner Relationships w/ Miranda Campbell
    Today's guest Miranda Campbell is a licensed clinical social worker and group practice owner who graced us with her presence to share her expertise related to intimate relationships and boundary setting. Our conversation flowed from the basics of why setting boundaries is important, to related topics of attachment, family of origin, culture, love languages and so much more! Tune in to learn the importance of boundary setting in an intimate partner relationship, or any relationship for that matter! You can find Miranda’s practice on IG @PortCounselingGroup or her individual profile @MirandaCampbell_LCSW
    33 min
  • De-Stigmatizing Mental Health Crisis Stabilization through Hospitalization w/ Chris Seem
    *Content warning** topics of suicidal thoughts, mental health crises and hospitalization experiences are discussed in this episode.
    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.
    24 min
  • Queerness in Mormonism w/ Kimberly Anderson
    Today Kelsi and Amanda welcomed back Kimberly Anderson to share her expertise on the intersection of sexual/gender identity and religion - specifically Mormonism. Tune in as they explore everything from identity development to the spectrum from tolerating to embracing, all with Kimberly's gracious vulnerability of her own life experiences as a groundwork and examples. 
    #Queer #Queerness #Mormonism #Mormon #Religion #ReligiousTrauma #GenderIdentity #SexualIdentity #Identity #Podcast #Vlog #GYPTW #GrowYourPathtoWellness
    54 min
  • Mandown: Men's Mental Health Series w/ Josh McKivigan
    Today while Kelsi takes a much deserved holiday vacation to warmer climate, Amanda had the opportunity to sit down with Josh McKivigan, a licensed professional counselor from PA. Josh was gracious to cover our Men's Mental Health Series episode this month before Amanda's husband Tommy returns in January 2022. Tune in to hear Josh's perspective as a male working with adolescents about the dynamics he sees in the schools and among social circles for males regarding mental health challenges.  
    Follow Josh's Mental Health Content on TikTok: @life.with.josh
    #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #Men #Males #Teens #Youth #Podcast #Vlog
    34 min
  • Chronic Pain Ages 20-50 w/ Dr. Lesley Cook
    This week Kelsi and Amanda welcomed back (for the 3rd time!!) Dr. Lesley Cook on the topic of Chronic Pain among those ages 20-50 years old. Dr. Lesley is always a pleasure to have on the show - be sure to go back and listen to her episodes on Neurodiversity and How Parents Can Support their Child's Coming Out Journey. Tune in to hear Dr. Lesley's expertise in the area of chronic pain as the discussion flows with an underlying theme of the mind-body connection. You'll learn everything from the psychological impacts of chronic pain to how loved ones can be supportive during flare ups. 
    Follow Dr. Lesley on TikTok @Lesley_PsyD
    #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Therapy #ChronicPain #Pain #Mindfulness #Fibromyalgia
    40 min
  • Barriers to Mental Health Treatment & Self-Advocacy w/ Katie Ridings
    As we welcome Amanda back to co-host after her much needed maternity leave, she and Kelsi had the pleasure of chatting with Katie Ridings. Katie vulnerably shares her experiences along her own mental health healing journey. Tune in to learn common barriers to treatment as well as recommendations for how to persist and find the mental wellness tools you need to thrive.
    43 min
  • Understanding Anxiety & Insomnia w/ Dr. Kristen Casey
    Kelsi returns from her much needed vacation and hosted Dr. Kristen Casey after a last minute schedule change for this week’s episode. Kelsi and Dr. Casey talked in depth about insomnia, anxiety related to sleep, and the overall evidence-based best practice treatment for these particular disorders. Dr. Casey also debunked common myths surrounding sleep hygiene, sleep issues, and the impact of anxiety on sleep.
    Follow Dr. Kristen Casey on TikTok: @DrKristenCasey
    #Sleep #Anxiety #Insomnia #SleepHygiene #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog #TikTok #MentalHealth #Wellness #Therapy
    51 min

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