Melissa Guttman is an IFS (internal family systems) and music therapist who helps highly sensitive empaths raised by narcissists un-gaslight themselves and trust their emotions and intuition. Melissa has survived addiction and trauma and found hope at rock bottom. She knows what it's like to be overwhelmed and she has a treasure chest of tools to help find balance, calm, and inner peace. Melissa could win the Nobel Peace Prize for this episode as far as I'm concerned. The way she masterfully explained and made extremely complex things seem so simple blew my mind and reinforced to me just how good she is at what she does!

Connect with Melissa:

Instagram - @ifs_witch

Website - www.ifswitchtherapy.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month. 

Jake Ernst is a therapist, writer, podcast host, partner, dog dad, brother, friend, and the Clinical Director at Straight Up Health, which is a mental health clinic for young people and their families in Toronto, Canada. Straight Up Health offers teens and young adults access to approachable, empowering mental health care. As a therapist, Jake helps people identify patterns that are keeping them stuck so they can reconnect with themselves and build a life they love.

Connect with Jake:

Instagram - @mswjake

Website - https://mswjake.substack.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month. 

Rachel Forbes is a licensed therapist whose approach is holistic, and mind-body incorporated, with an intention of increasing self-awareness and self-leadership. Rachel also practices the modality of therapy called IFS (internal family systems) which is my jam, and which was the topic of this episode. As a Korean American transracial and transcultural adoptee, Rachel offers a unique lens to her therapeutic work and also to adoption advocacy. Rachael is such a kind, compassionate, and caring clinician and it was such a pleasure to have her as a guest!

Connect with Rachel:

Instagram - @rachelforbes.lcsw

Website - www.forbespsychotherapy.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month. 

Sara Aird is a complex PTSD survivor, recovery advocate, and mentor. Through her Instagram platform she shares resources and tools for trauma recovery in the context of her own healing story. Using her background in biology, education, writing, and trauma training, she breaks down complex trauma recovery into accessible and relatable packets of information offered in her OWL Survivor Shop. She has over five years of experience working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector with organizations dedicated to the prevention and healing of sexual abuse and other trauma. She brings her professional and lived experience into her Survivor Wise Mentorship program, where she empowers survivors to become the experts on their healing process. Her personal research and lived experience give Sara a compassionate perspective on the psychological and neurobiological impact of trauma, which makes her a valuable advocate for complex trauma recovery and survivors.

Connect with Sara:

Instagram - @breakingdowncptsd

Website - www.saraaird.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month. 

Dr. Stacy Baker holds a doctorate in traditional naturopathy, a Master of Science in holistic nutrition, she's a Level 2 integrative health practitioner, a Functional Medicine Board Certification (AADP), she's trained in Vinyasa Yoga, she's a certified personal trainer, and is currently expanding her love of learning with the study of energy healing.

Connect with Dr. Stacy:

Instagram - @dr.stacy.nd

Website - www.vibewellness.biz

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month. 

Natalie Kazarian is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, developmental trauma, and behavioral struggles in children. Natalie’s approach to therapy is collaborative and she helps explore the thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that may be causing distress. She did such a wonderful job of explaining what therapy is and what can be expected throughout the healing process.

Connect with Natalie:

Instagram - @nataliekazarianmft

Website - www.nataliekazarianmft.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month. 

Navigating the challenges of a relationship is difficult, doing it while trying to cope with all the daily stressors of life can sometimes feel impossible. Over the last decade, Elizabeth Earnshaw has become one of today’s most trusted relationship teachers. Elizabeth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy. She is the Head of Relationship Health at OURS, where she is working to make relational wellness mainstream & accessible, starting with premarital counseling. She also founded A Better Life Therapy, where she sees couples in her tailored weekend intensives. In addition to making couples therapy more accessible, she is the author of “I Want This To Work”. Elizabeth is also the host of Hash it Out on Good Risings where she offers advice to everyday relational conundrums. The tools, techniques, and advice she gives in this episode are worth their weight in gold!!

Connect with Elizabeth:

Instagram - @lizlistens

Website - www.elizabethearnshaw.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month. 

Dr. Russell Kennedy, aka “The Anxiety MD” specializes in the art and neuroscience of helping people recover from anxiety disorders. He knows anxiety from the inside out, as he developed his own anxiety disorder as a result of growing up with a dad with severe schizophrenia. Dr. Kennedy has degrees and advanced training in medicine, neuroscience and developmental psychology —but it’s not all science, as he is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and was a professional stand-up comedian for over a decade (no joke!) In his award-winning book and audiobook, ANXIETY RX, he shows a practical, actionable program for anxiety relief that incorporates a combination of the latest in neuroscience with the grounding wisdom of the body with the ultimate goal of relieving the anxious thoughts of the mind. Using neuroscience (think "The Body Keeps the Score") and blending that science with a more artistic approach he learned through living at a temple in India, taking psychedelics, and being a natural and gifted intuitive, Dr. Kennedy gives a unique and never before seen understanding of what anxiety truly is, and further, exactly how it can be successfully treated. Dr. Russ wants to make sure that nobody has to suffer with anxiety as he did.

Connect with Dr. Kennedy:

Instagram - @theanxietymd

Website - www.theanxietymd.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month. 

Tosin Akindele is a licensed therapist and author who takes a trauma-focused approach that works to understand how the experience of trauma impacts an individual's mental health, behavior, and overall well-being. First and foremost, his practice is based on providing a safe space and Tosin is extremely passionate about disrupting the negative stigma around mental health in communities of color.

Connect with Tosin:

Instagram - @therapy4usbyus

Website - www.therapy4usbyus.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Shea Wingate is a licensed therapist and also a grief and loss coach who helps equip her clients to be able to maneuver through the fog, understand the changing relationship with loved ones, and grow around loss. After losing her father, mother, and older sister within a 13-month period, her identity was shaken and made her realize that grief means saying goodbye to your loved ones and also saying goodbye to a version of yourself. Shea knows that no one will ever fully know your pain, but her goal is to equip her clients with tools and to help redefine their experience of grief.

Connect with Shea:

Instagram - @thegriefgirlie

Website - www.thegriefgirlie.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.

If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.