Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters

By Christina Ennabe & Hillary CoughlinHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Mental Health Matters episodes

  • Mental Health in College

    In this Episode:

    • What nobody talks about is “The beginning is hard. Sometimes very, very hard”
    • You are not the only one thinking, “Who am I really, where do I fit into this new world?” (we are more alike than different in this sense)
    • Some mental health struggles that college-aged people can experience
    • Utilizing resources such as student counseling centers and community supports that are available to you
    • How getting out of your comfort zone triggers us but can also be the best thing for us sometimes - finding growth and empowerment in new beginnings
    • It IS ok to take a break and reset if needed!
    • Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode, and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!

      Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/

      Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/

      Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/

      Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.

      And as always, stay well!

      21 min
    • PSA: taking a break

      Christina here-

      I wanted to come on today to let you know that I'll be taking a step back from the podcast for a while to focus more on my business and my work in the community. I have SO much enjoyed this experience thus far, and I want to be able to give you the quality that you deserve. Hillary and I are unsure if she will continue forward with the podcast on her own, or if we both will take a break and then reassess in a few months. We have one pre-recorded episode coming out on 9/20/22. TBD on future episodes from there. 

      Thank you for your understanding, and I hope that you will continue to connect with me on social media. Stay well!


      Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/

      Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/

      Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/

      Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.

      4 min
    • Spirituality and Mental Health with Spiritual Mentor Karen Kenney

      In this episode:

      • Karen shares her story and perspective on the connection between spirituality and mental health, how are they related and how Karen uses spirituality in her own practice
      • Karen explains the term “spiritual plumbing” and how she uses this with clients to “unclog” their spirituality pipes and get to the root of the problem and not just the symptoms we experience
      • We tend to know when we are uncomfortable in life but struggle to identify the why and this is when spirituality mentorship can help
      • How to join Karen’s 1:1 spiritual mentorship “the Quest”
      • Karen Kenney is known for her signature storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove their blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in beliefs, and change their lives. KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and accessible ways. She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, transformative, and healing work while still laughing and having fun! She’s been a student and guide of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, plus a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader.

        Keep up with Karen on her social media platforms! 

        KK Website: http://karenkenney.com 

        Free Gift -Meet Your Spiritual Team: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie 

        The Karen Kenney Show Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast 

        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ 

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ 

        Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive 

        Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenkenneylive/ 

        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney 

        ALSO, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us! 

        Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/ 

        Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/ 

        Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/ 

        Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/. And as always, stay well!

        32 min
      • ADHD & Women

        We are talking about the importance of women getting properly diagnosed with ADHD, as it can help to know how to best manage it in order to succeed in life and be your best self. Traditionally, girls and women weren’t given a ADHD diagnosis, even when they showed many symptoms, and it was known as something that was given to “hyper boys who can’t focus in school”. Thankfully times have changed and this topic is continuing to be talked about more and more.

        We cover:

        -Symptoms of ADHD and how they show up differently for girls and women

        -Tips around how to be your best having ADHD by having a plan and supports

        -Stigmas and stereotypes regarding ADHD, especially in women

        -How to go about getting diagnosed and getting help

        -Hillary shares her own personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how it has changed everything for her (and how it helped everything make sense to her moving forward!)

        Successful women who are diagnosed with ADHD:

        https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Famous-Women-ADHD-46084806

        Insta to check out about ADHD:

        https://www.instagram.com/thepsychdoctormd/

        Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!

        Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:

        Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/

        Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/

        Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/

        Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.

        And as always, stay well!

        25 min
      • Mental Health Check in

        Join Us for a Mental Health Check In

        Hillary and Christina keep it casual and real in this episode with a mental health check in. What is this you ask? We talk about how our mental health has been so far this Summer and the ever looming of the season change coming up in the month or two. We encourage you to do a mental health check in on yourself with a trusted friend or colleague, or if this isn’t available, check out the resource below where you can find some important questions to ask regarding checking in on your mental health.

        Remember prevention and maintenance of our mental health is what keeps us well!

        Questions to Ask for a Mental Health Check In

        https://www.mypsychnetwork.com/how-to-do-a-mental-health-check-up-diy-style/

        Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!

        Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:

        Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/

        Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/

        Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/

        Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.

        And as always, stay well!

        28 min
      • Sex Therapy with Katie Hespelein, LCMHC

        What we cover:

        -Some common reasons to go to a sex therapist

        -What to expect when working with a sex therapist

        -Why do people struggle with talking about sex in their relationships?

        -Katie answers: If you’ve ever wondered “is this normal”?

        -Sex lives and the changes over the years

        -How to keep the “spark alive” with your partner

        -How to nurture your own sexuality both within and outside of a relationship

        -Exploring desire, spontaneous vs. responsive

        -Katie gives us suggestions for anyone looking to explore their sexual health

        BIO:

        Katie Hespelein is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Dover, NH. She has been in the field for over a decade and has a private practice where she sees individuals and couples. She is in the Sexual Health Certificate Program through the University of Michigan. Sex therapy is her passion. Katie hopes to grow the sex-positive community, help remove shame from sex and our bodies, and empower others to step into their sexuality. She has a one year old puppy, Artie, that is working towards becoming a therapy dog.

        Connect with Katie: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/katie-hespelein-dover-nh/468081

        Instagram and Tiktok @sextalkwithkatie

        Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!

        Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:

        Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/

        Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.

        And as always, stay well!

        26 min
      • Men's Mental Health with Nick Pigeon, LICSW

        What we cover:

        -The stigma around men’s mental health including:

        -The challenges of men getting help and talking about mental health

        -Awareness is not geared toward men

        -Men ask for help differently

        -Expressing mental health symptoms differently

        -Societal expectations

        -Social consequences of ignoring and not addressing mental health issues in men

        -Where do men start when seeking help for mental health?

        -What can we do to promote awareness of this for the men in our lives and in the world?

        Bio:

        Nick Pigeon is a licensed social worker providing psychotherapy and the owner of Through Liberty Counseling in Bedford, NH. He has been in the mental health field for 9 years and has experience in working with all ages and multiple populations. He has previously coordinated the Hillsborough County north mental health court, coordinated a supported employment program, coordinated a mental health-based housing voucher program, worked with federal inmates on their reentry, and provided individual counseling for a variety of populations. In addition to his career experience, he is the father of 3 boys, was a teen father, and is an avid gardener and the coordinator of a local community garden. Running and mental health are particular passions.

        Connect with Nick:

        https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nick-pigeon-bedford-nh/903182

        Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you

        like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!

        Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:

        Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/

        Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.

        And as always, stay well!

        25 min
      • Our One Year Podcast Anniversary

        Yes, we have made it to the one year mark creating the podcast together! Come along this journey with us as we review the last year of creating and recording the Mental Health Matters podcast – from being colleagues to friends.

        • What have we learned along the way? (We share our cringey rookie moments AND recognize how much we have grown!)
        • We disclose our most popular episodes with the most downloads, in other words - your favorite topics!
        • We also share our own favorite topics or episodes on the pod so far
        • How our recent podcast photoshoot came out (this involves our new Mental Health Matters podcast sweatshirts and awkwardly frolicking on the beach…and yes we’ll be sharing!)
        • What are we missing? We wanna know for Season 2!
        • What we are looking forward to in Season 2! (Hint: Being more transparent, disclosing personal experiences and struggles when necessary + helpful.  – We are counselors, but also real people that we hope you can relate to!)
        • Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!

          Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:

          Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/

          Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.

          And as always, stay well!

          31 min
        • Stress & Your Nervous System with Dr. Mackenzie Katz Briley
          Did you know that stress can live in our bodies and cause some serious health issues? That we can get stuck in survival mode all of the time both emotionally and physically? All of this relates to our mental health. Chiropractic work can help you both physically and mentally!
          What we cover:
          Dr. Mackenzie explains how stress interacts with the nervous system causing both physical and emotional pain
          How chiropractic work can help with health issues of all kinds and not just in the traditional ways that we’ve come to know
          How Dr. Mackenzie
          Bio: Dr Mackenzie Briley, owner of L.I.F.E. Chiropractic NH in Stratham, NH is a pediatric and perinatal chiropractor who focuses on optimal nervous system functioning through the chiropractic care she provides. When not in the office serving her practice members, Dr Mackenzie loves spending quality time with her husband and family, trying new restaurants and coffee shops in the seacoast, and traveling. Dr Mackenzie got her Bachelor's of Science at Emmanuel College in Boston, while also playing lacrosse there, and then moved down to Marietta Georgia to pursue her lifelong dream of being a chiropractor at Life University. Having grown up in the seacoast, she always wanted to come back and set up her practice, and is loving it so far!
          How to reach Mackenzie:
          Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lifechiropracticnh/
          Facebook for L.I.F.E. Chiropractic https://www.facebook.com/lifechiropracticnh/
          Website for L.I.F.E.Chiropractic https://strathamchiropractic.com/
          Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!
          Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram
          Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
          Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
          And as always, stay well!
          29 min
        • Energy Management with Jen Mons

          We had the pleasure of having Jen Mons (bio and contact below) on our podcast for this episode on Energy Management. Learn how this healing modality works and if it is right for you in your own healing journey. Energy is all around us and affects us in all the ways, and the more we know about it the more we can utilize energy as a superpower. Dive in with us!

          • What is Energy Management and how does it helps with maintaining our mental health
          • The importance of living in energetic alignment
          • Everything around us is energy - food, money, relationships, words, emotions
          • Why identifying your core values is the first step to becoming energetically aligned
          • How to work with Jen Mons if you’re looking for an alternative healing modality
          • Bio: Jen Mons, ACC, CHHC, RYT

            Jen Mons is a Holistic Health & Life Coach, Licensed Spiritual Healer, Teacher, Coach Trainer, and Mentor. She specializes in working with ambitious women seeking a balanced approach to more energy, confidence, and well-being in their lives in the areas of health, wealth, love, and career. Her holistic approach builds a solid foundation through balanced well-being with compassionate emotional empowerment and intuitive guidance.  She is the host of the Podcast “The Embodied Healing Self”, creator of the Embodied Healing & Empowered Living Collective and Retreat. She coaches, mentors, and educates executive teams, healers, coaches, leaders, and consciously driven entrepreneurs seeking natural balanced health, more energy, self-confidence, and fulfillment in their life with a blended approach in integrative health coaching, spiritual life coaching, meditation, mindfulness, and somatic breath to reprogram subconscious limiting beliefs and ego patterns that keep us stuck, in fear, or in disease.

            Where to find Jen:

            Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jen.mons/

            Podcast  https://www.jenmons.com/podcast 

            Daily Journaling https://www.jenmons.com/13moons-of-devotion 

            Prosperity https://www.jenmons.com/prosperity 

            Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content!

            Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram

            Connect with us:

            https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/

            Check out Christina’s website at:

            https://www.christinaennabe.com/.

            And as always, stay well!

            28 min

          About Mental Health Matters

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          Welcome to Mental Health Matters Podcast, we're Hillary Coughlin and Christina Ennabe, both mental health clinicians and coaches coming together to talk about all things mental health and wellness.…