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- Self Compassion: Using It As An Empowering Force In Healing, Recognizing Our Emotions As Signals To Our Needs, And Mental Health In Young Women ft. Helen Ferguson
This week I was joined by qualified Specialist Trauma Therapist, Helen Ferguson. Helen works with women who have experienced childhood, attachment, developmental, PTSD, or sexual abuse trauma. We discussed self compassion, how to use it as an empowering force, recognizing our emotions as signals for our needs, and mental health in young women.
We Discuss:
- Helen’s Background In Therapy Practices And Her Work With Trauma
- Connecting With Self Compassion
- Not Being Alone In Your Feelings
- Trauma And Living In Survival Mode
- Using Self Compassion As An Empowering Force In Healing
- Recognizing Our Emotions As Signals For Emotional, Physical, & Psychological Needs
- Tools For Young Women To Help Their Mental Health
- The Brave Women Membership And The Fear To Liberation Membership
- What Brings Helen Serotonin
- How You Can Work With Helen
Follow Helen on Instagram @helenbferguson , her website, or her Facebook Group
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
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Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
35 min - Abortion, PTSD, And Healing Through EFT Tapping ft. Maria Bonita Welsh
TW: Abortion/PTSD/SA
This week I was joined by Fearless Fem Energy Coach, Maria Bonita Welsh! Maria shared about her experience with abortion, how she overcame PTSD through EFT tapping, and additional quick alternatives you can use to help yourself.
We Discuss:
- Maria’s Experience With Getting An Abortion And How It Led To PTSD
- The Work Maria Does With EFT Tapping And How She Helps Other Women
- PTSD, Triggers, And The Fear Of Admitting It
- Stigma, Shame, And Anxiety/Depression Surrounding Abortion
- Maria’s Mistreatment At The Hospital
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping And How It Helped Maria In Her Healing
- How Much Time To Set Aside For Tapping
- Other Quick Alternatives Methods To Help You Heal
Follow Maria on Instagram @thevidabonita , Facebook, or check out her free resources on Youtube.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
Abortion Rights Petitions:
Planned Parenthood Ban Off Our Bodies
National Abortion Federation (NAF) Pro-Choice Hotline
35 min - Self Love, Soul Purpose, And Supporting Loved Ones Who Are Struggling ft. Stephanie Zito
TW: Suicide
This week I was joined by an intuitive soul purpose coach, Stephanie Zito! Steph shares her story, and how she became an intuitive soul purpose coach. She talks about self love, soul purpose, and how we can become whole again. In addition to her work as a soul purpose coach, Steph has also been a supporter to her husband who experiences depression. Steph opens up about what it means to be a supporter to someone who is struggling. Tune in because you won’t want to miss this honest and vulnerable conversation.
We Discuss:
- What Is A Soul Purpose Coach And How Steph Helps People
- Self Love And The Need For External Validation
- How Steph Became Aware Of Her Intuition
- Chakras, Meditation, And Opening Yourself Up
- Not Being Able To Love Yourself
- Choosing To Move Forward And Not Staying In The Bad Moments
- How We Become Separated And How We Become Whole Again
- Steph’s Experiences As A Supporter For Her Husband During His Depression
- Setting Boundaries, Taking Accountability, And Asking For Help
- Calling The Suicide Hotline As A Supporter
Follow Steph on Instagram @_stephanie_zito
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 30 Day Digital Journal
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Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
37 min - You Are Enough: Perfectionism, Letting Go, And Moving Forward
TW: Sexual Assault
This week I am coming to you solo! I wanted to check in with all of you, since we haven’t done a solo episode since March. This week, I am diving into a recap of my life during March/April, sharing what I learned in the past year as I prepare to turn 25, and I share the final majorly traumatic story in my own mental health journey. Strap in because it’s a heavy episode!
We Discuss:
- Recapping Carolyn’s Final ADHD Evaluation Session
- OCPD And Perfectionism
- Catching Up On March/April
- Being An Introvert And Recharging Your Social Battery
- Creating A Community Around OCPD
- Reflecting On 24 And Sharing What I’ve Learned
- Where My Perfectionism Stems From And Taking Messy Action
- Carolyn’s Final Majorly Traumatic Experience From The Past
- You Are Good Enough
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
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@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 30 Day Digital Journal
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Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
42 min - Mental Health + Disabilities: Not Fitting In, Asking Questions, And Positive Psychology ft. Kellina Powell
This week I was joined by young entrepreneur, Kellina Powell. Kellina loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community. Little do people know, Kellina is actually a hard of hearing person who became deaf at the age of 4. She recently graduated with a psychology degree, and is now starting her own online coaching business while finishing working on her book! Kellina and I talked about her experiences as a hard of hearing person, how she manages, and how to open up the dialog surrounding disabilities.
We Discuss:
- Kellina’s Story And How She Educates People On Disabilities
- The Accurate Terms To Use When Speaking To Someone Who Is Hard Of Hearing
- Becoming Deaf At 4 And How That Impacted Kellina’s Mental Health
- Bullying And Not Fitting In
- Teacher Sabotage That Harmed Kellina’s Anxiety
- Maturing Quickly And Seeing The World Different
- Managing Daily Life Living With A Disability
- Asking Questions And Opening Up The Dialog
- Resources To Learn More
- Kellina’s Business And Book
- Positive Psychology
Follow Kellina @deafqueenboss and her website.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 30 Day Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
27 min - Intergenerational Trauma: Women’s Trauma, Cultural Trauma, and Religious Trauma ft. Shalina Lodhia (Part 2)
TW: Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence
This week I was joined by trauma counsellor, master NLP & CBT practitioner, life & career coach, musician, producer, & live stream host of 'real&raw: Conversations with Shalina,’ Shalina Lodhia. Shalina and I continued our conversation on intergenerational trauma, and we specifically focused on women’s trauma, cultural trauma, and religious trauma.
We Discuss:
- Shalina’s Reasoning Behind Her Fear Of Ubers (TW: Sexual Assault)
- Women’s Trauma And Internalized Fears
- Self Defense In America Vs. Australia: What’s Legal & What’s Not
- Intergenerational Trauma And How That Plays Into Gender Roles
- Intergenerational Trauma In Indian Culture And Domestic Violence In Marriages
- Religious Trauma And The Damaging Effects Of Forced Religion
- Trauma Inflicted On Children By Their Parents
- Genograms And How You Can Use Them To Track Past Trauma
- Holding Intergenerational Trauma Passers Accountable
- Mental Health: Healing Vs. Managing
Follow Shalina @sed8_ and her Youtube.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 30 Day Digital Journal
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Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
31 min - Intergenerational Trauma: Suppressing It, Breaking The Cycle, And The Parasympathetic Nervous System ft. Shalina Lodhia (Part 1)
This week I was joined by trauma counsellor, master NLP & CBT practitioner, life & career coach, musician, producer, & live stream host of 'real&raw: Conversations with Shalina,’ Shalina Lodhia. Shalina and I discussed intergenerational trauma, suppressing it, breaking the cycle, and how the parasympathetic nervous system is connected. Shalina shares about her own trauma and how you can interrupt the threat responses to trauma.
We had such a great conversation that it couldn’t all fit into one episode. Come back next Monday for Intergenerational Trauma: Women’s Trauma, Cultural Trauma, and Religious Trauma ft. Shalina Lodhia (Part 2)!
We Discuss:
- Shalina’s Indian Background & Childhood Trauma
- Defining Trauma And How It Differs From Intergenerational Trauma
- Suppressing Trauma And Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
- Getting Help, Seeking Therapy, & Cultural Differences In HealthCare
- Parasympathetic Nervous System, Fight Or Flight, & Interrupting Threat Responses
- Trauma & Anxiety
- Identifying The Source Of Trauma
Follow Shalina @sed8_ and her Youtube.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 30 Day Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
30 min - Intuitive Eating, Gut Health, And Eating Disorders ft. Caroline Green (TW: Eating Disorders)
This week I was joined by Registered Dietitian & Intuitive Eating Counselor, Caroline Green. Caroline specializes in working with clients with eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and those who want to explore intuitive eating, so they can have a healthier relationship with food. Caroline and I chatted about intuitive eating, gut health, eating disorders, dieting, and mental health.
We Discuss:
- What It Means To Be A Registered Dietitian
- Caroline’s Struggles With IBS And Thyroid Issues
- Defining GI Conditions
- Serotonin Levels And Gut Health
- Foods You Can Eat To Improve Gut Health
- What To Do When You Can’t Rely On Hunger Cues
- The Rule Of 3s
- Simplifying Eating When You Are Struggling Mentally
- Defining The Mental Illness That Is An Eating Disorder
- ED Stereotypes
- Trauma Increasing The Risk Of ED
- Social Media, Fitness Influencers, And EDs
- Fad Diets
- Intuitive Eating And How It Can Heal Your Relationship With Food
- Tips From Caroline For If You Are Struggling
Follow Caroline @carolinegreennutrition, check out her website, and her Meal Planning & Recipes Ebook.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 30 Day Digital Journal
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Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
47 min - Fawning & Intimacy: Dismantling Toxic Dating Culture ft. Nischa Heron Phair
This week I was joined by author, researcher, and trauma-informed sex educator, Nischa Heron Phair. Nischa and I chatted about fawning, intimacy, toxic dating culture, and authentic sexuality. Nischa shares about how fawning is a stress response, what fawning feels like, and ways to identify red flags.
We Discuss:
- Nischa’s Background And How She Became A Trauma Informed Pleasure Worker
- Going From Sexual Liberation To Shameful
- Relationship Hierarchy And The Stress Response That Is “Fawning”
- Nischa’s Book On Fawning: When No Looks Like Yes
- The 7 Stress Response Cascades
- Identifying Fawning: What Does It Feel Like?
- The “Get Out Of My Apartment HandJob”
- CONSENT IS KEY
- Erotic Media And Not Feeling Authentic
- Celebrating And Modeling Healthy Love
- Red Flags And Low Vibe Frequencies
- Safety, Boundaries, And Being Who We Are
Follow Nischa @nischaphair, check out her website, and her book.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 30 Day Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
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Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
41 min - I Ain’t Ever Seen Two Mentally Stable Best Friends ft. Courtney Zellers
This week I was joined by bestie, Courtney Zellers! Courtney and I chatted about struggles with anxiety, Courtney’s stalker, setting boundaries, handling mental health in your 20s while you’re trying to balance friendships and a full time job, and body dysmorphia.
We Discuss:
- Struggles With Anxiety
- Childhood Struggles That Led To Mental Health Issues
- Courtney’s Stalker And Being Groomed In High School
- Anti-Blocking On Social Media
- Full Plates: If It’s Full You Can’t Take On More
- Setting Boundaries
- Friendships In Your 20s
- Shutting Down And Closing Off
- How To Handle Mental Health And Being A Content Creator
- Body Dysmorphia
- The Great Cereal Debate
Follow Courtney or her dogs @c0urtneyzellers and @clive.and.olive.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 30 Day Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
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Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
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About The Search For Serotonin
From the publisher's feed
Join host Carolyn Ferrick in an exploration of happiness on The Search For Serotonin, a mental health podcast. As she embarks on a transformative chapter of her life, Carolyn invites you to be a part…
of her authentic journey towards self-discovery. She candidly discusses her experiences & strategies for cultivating mental well-being, whether it's exploring new self-care practices or building resilience in the face of challenges. The Search For Serotonin is not about having all the answers, it's about embracing the beautiful messiness of life & embracing vulnerability. Welcome to the search!