Integration Nation

In this episode I share parts of my story to illustrate ACE's, adverse childhood experiences, and discuss how childhood trauma can influence identity. We introduce our new segment, letters to myself, as a tool to reconnect with aspects of yourself across time.

In this episode of Integration Nation Alison introduces the theme for Season 3: Intersectional Identity. Alison, a licensed clinical social worker in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, uses personal experiences to equip listeners with integrative mental health tools to overcome adverse experiences.

In our season 2 closing episode we dive deep with Dr. V to explore why integrative primary care is so important as a core part of wellness. Dr. V explains how it is possible to restore health, how nutrition is vital to that outcome and how integrative blood work can and does help us care for our mental health. She's full of knowledge, wit and super cool analogies that will stick with you.

Does our mindset matter in our relationships? You bet! How we see our strengths and weaknesses AND how we deal with them determines a significant amount of our personal satisfaction and relationship satisfaction. Listen in to learn what growth and fixed mindsets are, how to notice them within yourself and your relationship and how to move toward a growth mindset.

Comparison is so tempting, especially when we are unsure of ourselves and of our abilities. Comparison is toxic. In this episode we unpack why comparison is toxic for our mental health and introduce ways to build self acceptance which help to empower you to shift into a limitless, empowered mindset.

We always hear how important it is to exercise and eat well to take care of ourselves, but what about caring for our minds? Psychological self-care, which involves protecting your head space, enables us to prevent ourselves from feeling like we are spinning out. In following with our mental health theme, this episode addresses the obstacles we face in developing self-awareness and in protecting our headspace,outlining how to overcome them.

Do you find yourself saying, "No one told me I could, so I am not sure that I can…" Would you rather ask permission than forgiveness? Limited thinking and thought patterns cause us to withhold potential from ourselves & those around us which can cause our mental health and well-being to suffer. In this episode we address how to identify limited thinking and how to let go of it using the permission slip method. (Get the free Permission Slip Download).

Research suggests approximately 70% of people are using herbal supplements, so we are discussing the ESSENTIALS of herbs for mental health and wellness with Dr. Brian, a local Fredericksburg Naturopathic doctor. Learn how to include herbs in your mental wellness self-care basket safely, AND effectively.

We all want a magic wand for relationships, right? Empathy is just that, when we know how to have empathy with ourselves AND others it creates that deep feeling of being seen and understood. In this episode, we describe three types of empathy and also unpack empathy obstacles so you can learn what is blocking you from what you want. We have show notes on the website!

We all want superpowers right? I know I do. Listen in (haha get it) to this episode to get the insider info on why listening is a superpower and necessity to your mental health. Cultivate listening to cultivate connections and a deeper sense of self-love.