The Holistic Approach

Self-compassion is such an important thing to practice, yet a lot of us tend to focus on self-deprecation. We are able to be kind and gentle with the people around us, but look at ourselves in the mirror and spew hatred. In this episode, we are talking about how to practice self-compassion and what it means to be kind to ourselves. I also talk about Dr. Kristin Neff's three elements of self-compassion. So, if you feel like your negative self-talk wins you over, it's time to practice some of these exercises that I'm linking below. Thank you for listening, stay safe!

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https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#exercises

https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-test/

Book recommendation: "Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Dr. Kristin Neff

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

New "In Conversation" episode! This is a segment of The Holistic Approach where I discuss different topics with different guests. Today's episode includes special guest Victor Telleria (VKZ), musician, music producer, and artist. Join us to talk about the journey of pursuing a passion (can be in or outside of what you studied/your career) and how it affects our mental health. Thank you for listening, stay safe!

Instagram: @holisticapproachtherapy

Contact at: [email protected]

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

May is mental health awareness month! For this episode, I am talking about 15 things you should know about mental health/mental illness. There are so many more things that could be said and talked about, so check out these links below for further information about this topic. We need to continue raising awareness and de-stigmatizing mental health. Thank you for listening, stay safe!

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https://www.samhsa.gov/programs/mental-health-awareness-month

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month

https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

What is a quarter life crisis? Is it the same as mid life crisis? In short: No. This episode's topic is very important and dear to me because part of our development in young adulthood (18 to 30 years old) includes having feelings of self-doubt and identity crisis. It can be very beneficial to understand what might come up during these ages and the reason behind it. Thank you for listening, stay safe!

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https://7summitpathways.com/blog/what-is-a-quarter-life-crisis/

https://www.elevatecounseling.com/blog-post/are-you-experiencing-quarter-life-crisis-symptoms-heres-how-to-deal

https://blog.zencare.co/quarter-life-crisis-coping/amp/

https://www.verywellmind.com/intimacy-versus-isolation-2795739

Book recommendation: "The Quarter-Life Breakthrough" by Adam Smiley Poswolsky

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

Welcome to "In Conversation", a segment of The Holistic Approach where I will be discussing different topics with different guests. Today's episode includes special guest Gabriel Rubio, former PSR Counselor and current Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student. Join us to talk about how mental health is and has been portrayed in the media throughout the years. Thank you for listening, stay safe!

Instagram: @holisticapproachtherapy

Contact at: [email protected]

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

In this episode we are talking about a very important topic: when to start therapy. We have heard all the jokes, misconceptions, and false narratives surrounding mental health counseling, so it's time to talk about what it really means to go to therapy. If we want to protect our communities and people around us, we have to start normalizing and encouraging therapy (we all need it). Thank you for listening, stay safe!

Instagram: @holisticapproachtherapy

Contact at: [email protected]

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-know-when-it-s-time-to-see-a-therapist-5077040#:~:text=Your%20Mood%20Is%20Affecting%20Your,can%20help%20you%20get%20unstuck.

https://www.self.com/story/signs-to-consider-therapy

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/why-should-i-go-to-therapy-8-signs-its-time-to-see-a-therapist

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

The need to escape reality? Not dealing with problems? Moving from place to place? Tune in to find out what escapism is. Hint: it involves our desire or lack thereof to cope with daily stressors. We all engage in these types of behaviors, but everyone does it for a different reason. Thank you for listening, and stay safe!

Instagram: @holisticapproachtherapy

Contact at: [email protected]

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

Have you ever felt like your drinking habits are somewhat risky? In this episode, I talk about some signs and symptoms that might signify a potential drinking/substance use problem. If you want to learn more about how to assess your relationship with alcohol, keep listening. If you need support you can call SAMHSA'S National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Check out the links below for more information. Thank you for listening, stay safe!

Instagram: @holisticapproachtherapy

Contact at: [email protected]

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/self-assessment

https://cottonwooddetucson.com/drug-alcohol-self-assessment/

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

In this episode I talk about how we have deadlines for everything, ranging from work/school all the way to getting married and having kids. However, I delve into the thought that putting deadlines on big life transitions can be harmful to us and can cause a lot of anxiety. Thank you for listening, stay safe! 

Instagram: @holisticapproachtherapy

Contact at: [email protected]

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

We all have needs, and knowing what they are play a key role in our wellbeing. In this episode, I talk about identifying our needs using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which is an amazing theory about the different levels of needs we human beings are motivated by. Here are some links that are great at explaining this theory further.

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https://www.thoughtco.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4582571

https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4136760

Disclaimer:

The information provided by The Holistic Approach podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I talk about mental health and wellness, this platform is not intended to replace professional care and psychotherapy. My goal is to increase awareness on mental health and sociocultural issues, by talking about different topics and encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. If you feel that you need help, contact a mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please call 911.