When everything in your life finally goes right, do you find yourself waiting for something to go wrong? In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. B sits down with Mary Going, founder of Bicycle Accounting, to discuss her 22-year journey of sobriety, confronting cumulative trauma, and processing the deep discomfort with reality that often drives the urge to escape.Together, they unpack what it truly means to stop fighting your past, face grief head-on, and step out of a victim mindset so you can finally feel safe, successful, and grounded in your own story.In This Episode:<ul><li>The Fear of Happiness: Why good times can trigger anxiety and hypervigilance</li><li>Cumulative Trauma & Recovery: Overcoming the urge to escape and facing reality</li><li>Stepping Out of the Victim Mindset: Reclaiming agency and personal power after past hardship</li><li>Daily Momentum: Practical habits to cultivate safety and emotional stability</li></ul>Resources & Links Mentioned:<ul><li>Free Live Training: <a href='https://www.google.com/search?q=https://join.mentallystrong.com/mentallystrongtraining'>Register for the Free Mentally STRONG Training</a></li><li>Join the Mission: <a href='https://mentallystrong.activehosted.com/f/8'>Sign up for our mailing list</a></li><li>Official Website: <a href='https://www.mentallystrong.com'>Mentally STRONG</a></li></ul>About Mary Going: Mary Going is the founder of Bicycle Accounting, an entrepreneur, and an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. Drawing from over two decades of sobriety, she shares insights on personal accountability, business growth, and overcoming trauma.About Your Host: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Ed.D, PMHNP-BC) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Healthcare Education. Having navigated profound personal trials, Dr. B created the Mentally STRONG Method to help individuals process trauma, manage stress, and build lasting resilience.Connect with Dr. B & Mentally STRONG:<ul><li>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Cristi.Bundukamara3'>Dr. Cristi Bundukamara</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/cristibundukamara'>@cristibundukamara</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href='https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/c/drbmentallystrong'>Dr. B Mentally STRONG</a></li></ul>

When everything in your life finally goes right, do you find yourself waiting for something to go wrong? In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. B sits down with Mary Going, founder of Bicycle Accounting, to discuss her 22-year journey of sobriety, confronting cumulative trauma, and processing the deep discomfort with reality that often drives the urge to escape. Together, they unpack what it truly means to stop fighting your past, face grief head-on, and step out of a victim mindset so you can finally feel safe, successful, and grounded in your own story. In This Episode:The Fear of Happiness: Why good times can trigger anxiety and hypervigilanceCumulative Trauma & Recovery: Overcoming the urge to escape and facing realityStepping Out of the Victim Mindset: Reclaiming agency and personal power after past hardshipDaily Momentum: Practical habits to cultivate safety and emotional stabilityResources & Links Mentioned:Free Live Training: Register for the Free Mentally STRONG TrainingJoin the Mission: Sign up for our mailing listOfficial Website: Mentally STRONGAbout Mary Going: Mary Going is the founder of Bicycle Accounting, an entrepreneur, and an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. Drawing from over two decades of sobriety, she shares insights on personal accountability, business growth, and overcoming trauma. About Your Host: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Ed.D, PMHNP-BC) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Healthcare Education. Having navigated profound personal trials, Dr. B created the Mentally STRONG Method to help individuals process trauma, manage stress, and build lasting resilience. Connect with Dr. B & Mentally STRONG:Facebook: Dr. Cristi BundukamaraInstagram: @cristibundukamaraYouTube: Dr. B Mentally STRONG

When everything in your life finally goes right, do you find yourself waiting for something to go wrong? In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. B sits down with Mary Going, founder of Bicycle Accounting, to discuss her 22-year journey of sobriety, confronting cumulative trauma, and processing the deep discomfort with reality that often drives the urge to escape.Together, they unpack what it truly means to stop fighting your past, face grief head-on, and step out of a victim mindset so you can finally feel safe, successful, and grounded in your own story.In This Episode:<ul><li>The Fear of Happiness: Why good times can trigger anxiety and hypervigilance</li><li>Cumulative Trauma &amp; Recovery: Overcoming the urge to escape and facing reality</li><li>Stepping Out of the Victim Mindset: Reclaiming agency and personal power after past hardship</li><li>Daily Momentum: Practical habits to cultivate safety and emotional stability</li></ul>Resources &amp; Links Mentioned:<ul><li>Free Live Training: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://join.mentallystrong.com/mentallystrongtraining" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for the Free Mentally STRONG Training</a></li><li>Join the Mission: <a href="https://mentallystrong.activehosted.com/f/8" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up for our mailing list</a></li><li>Official Website: <a href="https://www.mentallystrong.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mentally STRONG</a></li></ul>About Mary Going: Mary Going is the founder of Bicycle Accounting, an entrepreneur, and an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. Drawing from over two decades of sobriety, she shares insights on personal accountability, business growth, and overcoming trauma.About Your Host: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Ed.D, PMHNP-BC) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Healthcare Education. Having navigated profound personal trials, Dr. B created the Mentally STRONG Method to help individuals process trauma, manage stress, and build lasting resilience.Connect with Dr. B &amp; Mentally STRONG:<ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cristi.Bundukamara3" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Cristi Bundukamara</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/cristibundukamara" rel="noopener noreferrer">@cristibundukamara</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/c/drbmentallystrong" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. B Mentally STRONG</a></li></ul>

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Join Dr. B and a guest as she explains her Mentally STRONG Method journey toward becoming Mentally STRONG through Sadness.

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Join Dr. B and a guest as she explains her Mentally STRONG Method journey toward becoming Mentally STRONG through Frustration.

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About Dr. B Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D., PMHNP has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2000, gaining extensive experience over the last several decades. Her medical career began as an Army Medic before attending nursing school and receiving a master’s degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Florida International University (FIU). She went on to receive a doctorate in Education at Nova Southeastern University. From there, she launched the first Mentally STRONG Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO which is committed to access and serves over 7,000 patients. Today, when she’s not at the clinic attending to her patients, Dr. B dedicates a large portion of her time to speaking about mental strength, sharing her proprietary Mentally STRONG Method, and providing tips for developing mental strength.

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About Dr. B Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D., PMHNP has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2000, gaining extensive experience over the last several decades. Her medical career began as an Army Medic before attending nursing school and receiving a master’s degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Florida International University (FIU). She went on to receive a doctorate in Education at Nova Southeastern University. From there, she launched the first Mentally STRONG Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO which is committed to access and serves over 7,000 patients. Today, when she’s not at the clinic attending to her patients, Dr. B dedicates a large portion of her time to speaking about mental strength, sharing her proprietary Mentally STRONG Method, and providing tips for developing mental strength.

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