Can researching your family tree actually heal generational trauma? In this episode of The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, Dr. Shainna chats with professional genealogist Mica L. Anders, founder of Anders Genealogical Services, to explore the powerful intersection of genealogy, ancestral research, and generational healing.

Together, Dr. Shainna and Mica unpack how tracing your ancestry can surface the inherited patterns, beliefs, and blocks that shape your present-day mental wellness, and how the act of uncovering family stories becomes a form of generational reclamation. The conversation draws on epigenetics, lived clinical experience, and Mica's expertise to show why understanding your lineage is not just historical, it’s healing.

Whether you are a clinician integrating generational healing into your practice, someone navigating inherited trauma, or simply curious about your family's story, this episode offers a practical and compassionate roadmap.

Tune in to explore:

What is generational healing?

How does generational trauma get passed down?

How do you start exploring your ancestry for healing

What is generational wealth?

How to curate your own legacy

Where to find professional support for ancestral research and generational healing

About Mica

Mica L. Anders is a professional genealogist specializing in African American genealogy with over 25 years of experience and the founder of Anders Genealogical Services. As the first-ever history fellow at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum, she conducted pioneering research on early African American communities, earning the Minnesota Genealogical Society's Pioneer Award. With expertise in navigating pre-1870 research challenges, Mica combines rigorous historical research with storytelling to bring ancestors' stories to life. She also collaborates with museums to highlight underrepresented narratives and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

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About Dr. Shainna

Dr. Shainna is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, author, and advocate dedicated to destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide cultivate mental wellness. She is the creator of multiple resources that make mental health support more accessible, including the best-selling The Self-Love Workbook and her highly anticipated new release, Generational Healing. She is the host of The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast and has been featured in Vogue, ABC, CBS, NPR, The Washington Post, Parents, and Insider.

Dr. Shainna is the owner of The Mental Wellness Practice LLC, a strengths-based clinical mental health and consulting practice in Central Florida. She serves on the board of To Write Love on Her Arms, is a former Board Director of The Mental Health Association of Central Florida, and is past president of the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. Her honors include the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Al Dye Award, the Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award, and UCF's 30 Under 30 and Noble Knight distinctions.

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• Generational Healing 

• The Self-Love Workbook

• The Self-Love Workbook for Teens

• The Self-Love Planner

• Luna Finds Love Everywhere

• Designing Healthy Boundaries
  

In this episode, Dr. Shainna sits down with Kate Hernandez, founder of PostParty, to explore what the postpartum phase is, how long it lasts, how it affects maternal mental health, and how we can better support mothers and their communities. Kate shares what she learned from her own postpartum experience, the science of what's still healing months and years after birth, and why the gap between cultural expectation and physiological reality is where so many women suffer in silence.

What you’ll hear:

Why maternal health has to include maternal mental health 

The reality of how childbirth affects mental well-being

The roots of the common six-to-eight-week timeline

What's still happening months and years out following birth

Present limitations of women’s health research & the health gap

How to better support moms before and after baby arrives

How PostParty helps to offer virtual, personalized postpartum care across lactation, mental health, nutrition, and return-to-movement

More about Kate

Kate Hernandez is the co-founder of PostParty, a postpartum concierge platform redefining care for women during the fourth trimester. A second-time founder, she builds companies rooted in lived experience and designed to close systemic gaps in access and support.

Kate holds undergraduate, law, and business degrees from Harvard University and has worked in venture capital, banking, and consulting. A longtime advocate for closing the diversity gap in startup and small business funding, she has spoken on the topic at a White House roundtable. Today, she is channeling her personal and professional experience into building a future where postpartum recovery and maternal wellness are prioritized.

www.yourpostparty.com

instagram.com/yourpostparty 

More about Dr. Shainna

Dr. Shainna is a mental health counselor, educator, and advocate who is passionate about destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide recognize the importance of fostering mental wellness. She is the creator of The Self-Love Workbook, The Self-Love Workbook for Teens, Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids, The Self-Love Planner, and Designing Healthy Boundaries. She has been featured through outlets such as Vogue, ABC, CBS, NPR Washington Post, Parents, and Insider. Dr. Shainna’s passion for promoting mental health awareness and access inspired her to host the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast. Dr. Shainna is the owner and operator of Integrated Counseling Solutions, LLC, a strengths-based clinical mental health and consulting practice located in Central Florida. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Directors of The Mental Health Association of Central Florida and is a past president of the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. Dr. Shainna has been honored with the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Al Dye Award, the Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award, and UCF’s 30 under 30 and Noble Knight distinctions for her efforts in promoting mental wellness. 

Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook →⁠ @drshainna⁠ 

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⁠The Self-Love Workbook⁠

⁠The Self-Love Workbook for Teens⁠

⁠The Self-Love Planner⁠

⁠Luna Finds Love Everywhere⁠

Designing Healthy Boundaries

We don't talk about death. Most of us were raised that way — tucked away from it, shielded from it, taught through silence that it's something too dark or too frightening to face directly. But what if that avoidance is quietly costing us? What if leaning into the conversation is one of the most loving, empowering things we can do?

In this episode, Dr. Shainna sits down with Mikey Marin, a death doula, advanced Reiki practitioner, and master's-level grief coach, to explore what it actually means to support someone, and an entire family system, through the end of life with intention, dignity, and care.

Mikey walks us through the full scope of death doula work: from end-of-life planning for healthy adults, to bedside vigil care during active dying, to legacy projects that preserve a loved one's voice, handwriting, and stories for generations to come. The conversation unpacks why our cultural and societal norms keep death in the shadows — and the very real psychological toll that silence takes on individuals, families, and caregivers.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• What a death doula actually does, and how it parallels the work of a birthing doula

• Why end-of-life planning is an act of love for the people you leave behind — not a manifestation of death itself

• The emotional and physical demands placed on family caregivers, and where support often falls short

• Legacy work: letters, memory books, and the tender, creative ways people choose to be remembered

• The "surge" or "rally" phenomenon at the end of life — and why understanding it matters

• Why death, approached with intention and community, can be beautiful

Grief, loss, and death anxiety are among the most universal (and most under-discussed) dimensions of mental health. This episode invites you to examine your own relationship with mortality, the cultural messages you've absorbed about it, and how avoidance may be quietly shaping your wellbeing. From caregiver burnout to unprocessed anticipatory grief, the psychological threads woven through this conversation are deep and real.

Whether you've recently lost someone, are caring for a loved one, or simply want to live more fully by making peace with life's only certainty — this episode is for you.

More about Mikey

Mikey the Death Doula is an End-of-Life Care Specialist, advanced grief coach, and founder of Healing Hearts House LLC. Mikey supports individuals and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of dying so that dignity, comfort, and peace can be maintained in this deep life transition.

More about Dr. Shainna

Dr. Shainna is a mental health counselor, educator, and advocate who is passionate about destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide recognize the importance of fostering mental wellness. She has been featured through outlets such as Vogue, ABC, CBS, NPR Washington Post, Parents, and Insider.

Find more resources, workshops, and support →⁠ ⁠⁠www.drshainna.com⁠

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This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder, please consult with a licensed professional.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

💤 TapeHer → The mouth tape that transformed Dr. Shainna’s sleep routine. Try it with code DRSHAINNA 

💍 Anxiring → Intentional jewelry designed to support self-regulation and calm. Get your discount with code DRSHAINNA 

Additional Mental Wellness Resources:

⁠The Self-Love Workbook⁠

⁠The Self-Love Workbook for Teens⁠

⁠The Self-Love Planner⁠

⁠Luna Finds Love Everywhere⁠

Designing Healthy Boundaries

In this heartfelt interview, Jenny Robinson Clark shares her journey through grief, the inspiration behind her children's book 'Are You Here?', and practical ways to help children and adults navigate loss with love and understanding. Discover how embracing emotions, spiritual connections, and storytelling can foster healing and resilience.

Key Topics:

• Grief and childhood healing
• The inspiration behind 'Are You Here?'
• Using storytelling to navigate loss
• The role of spirituality and signs in healing
• Parenting and emotional expression during grief

More about Jenny

Jenny Robinson Clark is an author, former dancer and actress, and homeschooling mother of four. Inspired by motherhood, healing, and mindfulness, she wrote Are You Here?, a heartfelt children’s book exploring connection, grief, and the magical signs that remind us we are never alone. Jenny is passionate about meditation, creative living, and building meaningful moments with her family. When she’s not writing or baking sourdough, she can often be found in a hip-hop dance class with her husband, Travis Clark, her biggest supporter.

Www.jennyrobinsonclark.com

Purchase Are You Here

Connect on social @jennyrobinsonclark 

More about Dr. Shainna

Dr. Shainna is a mental health counselor, educator, and advocate who is passionate about destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide recognize the importance of fostering mental wellness. She is the creator of The Self-Love Workbook, The Self-Love Workbook for Teens, Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids, The Self-Love Planner, and Designing Healthy Boundaries. She has been featured through outlets such as Vogue, ABC, CBS, NPR Washington Post, Parents, and Insider. Dr. Shainna’s passion for promoting mental health awareness and access inspired her to host the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast. Dr. Shainna is the owner and operator of Integrated Counseling Solutions, LLC, a strengths-based clinical mental health and consulting practice located in Central Florida. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Directors of The Mental Health Association of Central Florida and is a past president of the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. Dr. Shainna has been honored with the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Al Dye Award, the Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award, and UCF’s 30 under 30 and Noble Knight distinctions for her efforts in promoting mental wellness. 

Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook →⁠ @drshainna⁠ 

Find more resources, workshops, and support →⁠ ⁠⁠www.drshainna.com⁠

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This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder, please consult with a licensed professional.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

💤 TapeHer → The mouth tape that transformed Dr. Shainna’s sleep routine. Try it with code DRSHAINNA 

💍 Anxiring → Intentional jewelry designed to support self-regulation and calm. Get your discount with code DRSHAINNA 

Additional Mental Wellness Resources:

⁠The Self-Love Workbook⁠

⁠The Self-Love Workbook for Teens⁠

⁠The Self-Love Planner⁠

⁠Luna Finds Love Everywhere⁠

Designing Healthy Boundaries

In this episode, Dr. Shainna, licensed mental health counselor, educator, and author of the best-seller The Self-Love Workbook, outlines the Seven Segments of Self-Love. This practical framework offers us an opportunity to deconstruct the often abstract concept of self-love. D.r Shainna walks us through each segment, illuminating what each area entails, how it appears when thriving, and signs that domain is lacking. Strategies to better assess self-love and set self-loving intentions are explored to empower you in your journey. 

About Dr. Shainna:

Dr. Shainna is a mental health counselor, educator, and advocate who is passionate about destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide recognize the importance of fostering mental wellness. She is the creator of The Self-Love Workbook, The Self-Love Workbook for Teens, Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids, The Self-Love Planner, and Designing Healthy Boundaries. She has been featured through outlets such as Vogue, ABC, CBS, NPR Washington Post, Parents, and Insider. Dr. Shainna’s passion for promoting mental health awareness and access inspired her to host the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast. Dr. Shainna is the owner and operator of Integrated Counseling Solutions, LLC, a strengths-based clinical mental health and consulting practice located in Central Florida. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Directors of The Mental Health Association of Central Florida and is a past president of the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. Dr. Shainna has been honored with the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Al Dye Award, the Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award, and UCF’s 30 under 30 and Noble Knight distinctions for her efforts in promoting mental wellness. 

Stay Connected: Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook → @drshainna Find more resources, workshops, and support → www.drshainna.com

💌 Love what you’re hearing? Share, follow, and leave a review, it helps others find this space too.

This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder, please consult with a licensed professional.

Additional Mental Wellness Resources:

Designing Healthy Boundaries

The Self-Love Workbook for Teens

The Self-Love Planner

Luna Finds Love Everywhere

💍 Anxiring → Intentional jewelry designed to support self-regulation and calm. Get your discount with code DRSHAINNA at www.anxiring.com

 💤TapeHer → The mouth tape that transformed Dr. Shainna’s sleep routine. Try it with code DRSHAINNA at www.tapeher.com

Find a Mental Health Provider:

National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Mental Health Lifeline

Open Path

Therify

Melanin & Mental Health

Inclusive Therapists

Therapy for Black Girls

Asian Mental Health Collective

Welcome to the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, a place for you to explore foundational elements and strategies to support mental health. Hosted by Dr. Shainna , a mental health counselor, educator, and author of the best-seller The Self-Love Workbook, this episode is part two of the Self-Love Series.

This series was curated to offer guidance in cultivating deeper self-awareness, initiating profound inner healing, and building authentic connection. In this episode, Dr. Shainna helps you define self love as you break through 10 common misconceptions standing in your path. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

⁠The Self-Love Workbook⁠

💍 Anxiring → Intentional jewelry designed to support self-regulation and calm. Get your discount with code DRSHAINNA at⁠ www.anxiring.com⁠

 💤TapeHer → The mouth tape that transformed Dr. Shainna’s sleep routine. Try it with code DRSHAINNA at⁠ www.tapeher.com⁠

Stay Connected:

Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook →⁠ @drshainna⁠ Find more resources, workshops, and support →⁠ www.drshainna.com⁠

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Takeaways

Self-love is often misunderstood and requires personal definition.

Many misconceptions about self-love hinder its practice.

Self-love is not selfish; it is essential for healthy relationships.

True self-love is built on humility and stability, not ego.

Self-love is a practice, not a destination or achievement.

Self-love is not about material purchases or external validation.

Self-love requires resilience and accountability.

Self-love is not an excuse to avoid hard work or responsibilities.

Self-love encompasses a range of emotions, not just positive feelings.

Self-love fosters healthy interdependence, not hyperindependence.

Keywords

self-love, personal growth, mental health, self-acceptance, emotional well-being, self-care, resilience, self-worth, personal development, mental wellness

About Dr. Shainna:

Dr. Shainna is a mental health counselor, educator, and advocate who is passionate about destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide recognize the importance of fostering mental wellness. She is the creator of The Self-Love Workbook, The Self-Love Workbook for Teens, Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids, The Self-Love Planner, and Designing Healthy Boundaries. She has been featured through outlets such as Vogue, ABC, CBS, NPR Washington Post, Parents, and Insider. Dr. Shainna’s passion for promoting mental health awareness and access inspired her to host the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast. Dr. Shainna is the owner and operator of Integrated Counseling Solutions, LLC, a strengths-based clinical mental health and consulting practice located in Central Florida. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Directors of The Mental Health Association of Central Florida and is a past president of the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. Dr. Shainna has been honored with the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Al Dye Award, the Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award, and UCF’s 30 under 30 and Noble Knight distinctions for her efforts in promoting mental wellness. 

This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder, please consult with a licensed professional.

Additional Mental Wellness Resources:

Designing Healthy Boundaries

The Self-Love Workbook for Teens

The Self-Love Planner

Luna Finds Love Everywhere

Find a Mental Health Provider:

National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Mental Health Lifeline

Open Path

Therify

Melanin & Mental Health

Inclusive Therapists

Therapy for Black Girls

Asian Mental Health Collective

Welcome to the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, a place for you to explore foundational elements and strategies to support mental health. Hosted by Dr. Shainna , a mental health counselor, educator, and author of the best-seller The Self-Love Workbook, this episode begins the Self-Love Series. This series was curated to offer guidance in cultivating deeper self-awareness, initiating profound inner healing, and building authentic connection. In this foundational episode, Dr. Shainna explores the heart of self-love by walking you through the vital risks and rewards of this practice. You’ll be gently guided to recognize common symptoms like self-criticism and emotional dysregulation, empowering you to choose a proactive path toward healing and healthy relationships.

Chapters

00:00 The Invisible Thread of Self-Love

01:05 Understanding Self-Love: Definition and Importance

03:06 Consequences of Neglecting Self-Love

04:59 The Risks and Rewards of Self-Love

11:17 Recognizing the Symptoms and Choosing Self-Love

Takeaways

• Self-love connects our daily experiences and well-being.
• Neglecting self-love leads to negative consequences.
• Self-love is not just an abstract concept; it requires action.
• The journey of self-love is individualized and ongoing.
• Self-kindness can replace toxic self-criticism.
• Emotional dysregulation stems from a lack of self-love.
• Healthy boundaries are essential for self-respect.
• Self-love can transform our relationships and legacy.
• Recognizing the signs of self-neglect is crucial.
• Simple actions can lead to significant changes in self-love.

Stay Connected: Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook → @drshainna Find more resources, workshops, and support → www.drshainna.com

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 Special thanks to Matt Gilhooly of The Life Shift Podcast for the intro and outro production.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The Self-Love Workbook💤

💍 Anxiring → Intentional jewelry designed to support self-regulation and calm. Get your discount with code DRSHAINNA at www.anxiring.com

This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder, please consult with a licensed professional.

Additional Mental Wellness Resources:

Designing Healthy Boundaries

The Self-Love Workbook for Teens

The Self-Love Planner

Luna Finds Love Everywhere

Find a Mental Health Provider:

National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Mental Health Lifeline

Open Path

Therify

Melanin & Mental Health

Inclusive Therapists

Therapy for Black Girls

Asian Mental Health Collective

Keywords

self-love, mental well-being, emotional health, self-care, personal growth, self-awareness, boundaries, mental health, self-acceptance, emotional regulation

About 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. In this mini episode, Dr. Shainna helps you tackle the common challenges of New Year’s Resolutions and introduces a five-step process to create meaningful and intentional resolutions. This method emphasizes moving beyond rigid goals to more intentional resolutions, providing a simple process to infuse intentionality throughout the year.

This episode is short and sweet, designed to be paused as-needed to offer you a free mini-lesson on intentional goals.

To dive deeper into the process checkout:

⁠The Self-Love Planner⁠

⁠The Self-Love Workbook⁠

Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook →⁠ @drshainna⁠ Find more resources, workshops, and support →⁠ ⁠⁠www.drshainna.com⁠

Additional resources:

💍 Anxiring → Intentional jewelry designed to support self-regulation and calm. Get your discount with code DRSHAINNA

Designing Healthy Boundaries

The Self-Love Workbook for Teens⁠

⁠Luna Finds Love Everywhere⁠

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This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder, please consult with a licensed professional.

We're conditioned to believe that a healthy relationship is a conflict-free relationship. But what if that smooth surface is actually a sign of emotional avoidance, slow decay, or even fear? Avoiding the tough conversations doesn't eliminate issues; it simply pushes them beneath the surface, ensuring they surface later as burnout or resentment, and often making them harder to manage.

In this episode Dr. Shainna chats with Audrey Augustave, the Practice Owner and Lead Therapist of A Nurtured Life Psychotherapy, and the creator of the incredible podcast, Un-Loc’d, which provides clinical insight on mental health subjects through the Caribbean lens.Together they unpack:

• How to recognize the subtle signs that a conflict is moving from unhealthy demolition to healthy construction.

• The specific language you can use to initiate a difficult conversation without triggering a defensive response.

• And the practical, actionable strategies you can implement today to transform your next disagreement into a genuine moment of connection.

Takeaways

• Conflict is always telling you something that you need to know.

• There are no negative emotions.

• Feelings are trying to tell you something.

• Pay attention to the fire alarm in your life.

• Emotions signify underlying issues that need addressing.

• Understanding feelings can lead to personal growth.

• Ignoring emotions can lead to bigger problems.

• Self-awareness is key to navigating conflict.

• Emotions should be embraced, not suppressed.

• Listening to our feelings can prevent emotional burnout.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Tune into the Un'Locd Podcast 

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💍 Anxiring → Intentional jewelry designed to support self-regulation and calm. Get your discount with code DRSHAINNA 

Stay Connected: Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook →⁠ @drshainna⁠ Find more resources, workshops, and support →⁠ ⁠⁠www.drshainna.com⁠

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This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder, please consult with a licensed professional.

Additional Mental Wellness Resources:

⁠The Self-Love Workbook⁠

⁠The Self-Love Workbook for Teens⁠

⁠The Self-Love Planner⁠

⁠Luna Finds Love Everywhere⁠

Can fear and pleasure coexist? We often see these concepts as separate, and sometimes even oppositional. But is that accurate?

In this episode of The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, Dr. Shainna explores the surprising psychology of recreational fear — the thrills we seek when we watch horror movies, ride roller coasters, drive fast, or even go bungee jumping.

Joined by Dr. Marc Andersen and Dr. Mathias Clasen from the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University, we’ll explore what happens when fear becomes fun — and how these playful experiences can actually improve emotional regulation, resilience, and mental wellness.

• What recreational fear really is

• Common misconceptions about fear and what it reveals about our brains

• Who can benefit from engaging with fear in a safe, intentional way

• Key findings from the Recreational Fear Lab and what they teach us about emotion regulation

• Practical strategies to reframe fear as a tool for growth, confidence, and connection
  

⁠Mathias Clasen⁠, literature and media researcher, is an associate professor in the School of Communication and Culture, Department of English at Aarhus University.

⁠Marc Andersen⁠, cognitive scientist, is an associate professor in the School of Culture and Society, Department of Culture, Cognition and Computation at Aarhus University.

⁠Dr. Shainna⁠ is a mental health counselor, educator, and advocate dedicated to helping individuals cultivate lifelong mental wellness. She is the owner of The Mental Wellness Practice in Central Florida and the creator of the bestselling Self-Love Workbook series and Designing Healthy Boundaries. Her insights have been featured in VOGUE, ABC, CBS, NPR, The Washington Post, and Insider, and she has been recognized with honors including UCF’s Noble Knight Distinction and the Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award for her efforts to promote emotional well-being. 🌐 Learn more at ⁠www.DrShainna.com⁠ or connect on Instagram ⁠@DrShainna⁠.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Learn more about ⁠The Recreational Fear Lab⁠ and Mathias and Marc’s ⁠research⁠

💍 Anxiring → Intentional jewelry designed to support self-regulation and calm. Get your discount with code DRSHAINNA at⁠ www.anxiring.com⁠

Stay Connected: Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook →⁠ @drshainna⁠ Find more resources, workshops, and support →⁠ ⁠⁠www.drshainna.com⁠

💌 Love what you’re hearing? Share, follow, and leave a review, it helps others find this space too.

This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder, please consult with a licensed professional.

Additional Mental Wellness Resources:

⁠The Self-Love Workbook⁠

⁠The Self-Love Workbook for Teens⁠

⁠The Self-Love Planner⁠

⁠Luna Finds Love Everywhere⁠