January is Mental Wellness Month! It is a time to reflect, reassess, and recalibrate our mental health strategies. On this special series of The Shrink Show, we are dedicating the month to raising awareness around mental health, emphasizing self-care, and working to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Each week will feature a guest from a local provider or group practice in Nebraska, offering insights into the diverse mental health profession and the various providers who support the community. Tune in to discover new resources, hear expert advice, and learn how you can prioritize your mental wellness in the year ahead.

Joseph Suchanic is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Provider (LIMHP) in Nebraska and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Montana. As Clinical Director at Ellie Mental Health Clinic in La Vista, he has extensive experience in mental health program development and is a certified trainer of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Joseph is passionate about supporting Nebraskan families and working with marriages, specializing in clinical consultations, program improvement, and professional training. His expertise includes adolescent therapy, clinical documentation, and assisting challenging clients, always emphasizing best practices in mental health care.

Visit: elliementalhealth.com/locations/la-vista-ne/

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Money—it's a topic that often gets overlooked in health and wellness conversations, yet it plays a critical role in our overall well-being. In this episode, Jaime sits down with financial wellness coach Sarah Penfold to explore how financial health is just as important as physical and mental health.

Sarah shares her insights on how to build a healthy, empowered relationship with money and finances, helping individuals transform their approach to financial wellness. Whether it's managing debt, saving for the future, or cultivating a mindset of abundance, Sarah provides practical tips and strategies to help you become "good with money" and reduce the stress that often comes with financial insecurity.

Tune in to learn how to take control of your financial life and improve your mental health by prioritizing your financial wellness.

Website link: www.sarahpenfold.com

Instagram: @sarahsacredwealth

TikTok: @sacredwealthcoach

YouTube: @sarahsacredwealth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpenfold/

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It’s a milestone! The Shrink Show celebrates 100 episodes. Join Jaime & Curt as they reflect on the amazing journey of the past two years of podcasting and nearly five years of Jaime's private practice.

In this fun and candid conversation, Curt takes the reins, asking Jaime about the origin stories of the show, her mental health journey, and the most memorable moments from past guest episodes. Of course, Jaime's signature long-winded answers detour the conversation as they dive into success stories, challenges, and highlights from this podcasting adventure.

Whether you're a long-time listener or just tuning in, this episode is a heartfelt celebration of growth, milestones, and the people who have been part of the journey. Cheers to 100 episodes, and here’s to many more!

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This episode dives deep into the transformative power of inner child healing, a subject close to Jaime’s heart. Joined by Tammy Cox, a passionate Transformational Coach, they explore how healing the inner child can pave the way for healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Tammy shares how her coaching helps women uncover the root causes of emotional wounds, empowering them to become the balanced, loving partners they desire to be. Whether you’re in a relationship, seeking one, or navigating marriage, Tammy’s approach is designed to heal emotional connections and rekindle love.

Through her own personal journey of overcoming childhood wounds, Tammy discovered the strength to heal and grow, a path she now leads others on as a coach. This episode will inspire you to explore the depths of your emotional needs and take transformative steps toward healing and connection.

If you’re ready to heal your inner child and transform your relationships, this episode is for you!

Check out Tammy’s podcast and consider being an anonymous guest!

Behind the Veil: Anonymous Transformations www.youtube.com/@tamhothair/podcasts

Connect with Tammy:

https://linktr.ee/tammycox

https://reclaimurmarriage.com/mini-course-training

https://www.instagram.com/tammyncox7

https://www.facebook.com/tammy.cox.543

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-cox-884b7a30

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jXCYdpdFpnDAKkmqK6M-w

https://www.tiktok.com/@tammy.cox98

https://www.pinterest.com/tammycox76

https://x.com/tamncox

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Heather Ford shares her life story of finding herself after surviving cult abuse. Her story includes her life of living in foster care, being raised in a religious cult, sexual abuse, and eventually escaping the religious cult. She is currently writing her memoir and hopes to share her story to inspire and to help others in similar situations.

Follow Heather:

Instagram @religiouscultsurvivor1006

Tiktok @religiouscultsurivor06

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Leticia Francis shares her story of childhood trauma, surviving an abusive relationship, that turned into a marriage, that turned into a stabbing! Her survival transformed into her purpose in life, which is to empower others through sharing her story.

Leticia Francis is an advocate against domestic abuse, an Empowerment Coach for women, dedicated to healing so they can escape survival mode.

www.linkedin.com/in/Leticia-f/

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If you are interested in Past Life Regression and what these sessions may look like, listen to Curt ask questions about this topic. To book a session with Jaime for past life regression: www.enlightenedomaha.com

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Annie Kulik has the desire to fill the gap in resources available to caregivers who are caring for a loved one with dementia at home, providing them with the guidance and strategies they need to improve the quality of life for their loved ones and themselves. She recognizes the challenges that caregivers face daily, particularly at home, so she became certified in this approach to offer practical tools and meaningful support to those in need.

Annie Kulik has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Public Health, and is Certified Dementia Practitioner, with over a decade of experience in the dementia care field. Her career journey includes a variety of roles, starting as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Activities Assistant, and progressing into leadership positions as a Director and clinical quality care management. Her passion for the Montessori approach to dementia care began during her graduate studies, where she had the opportunity to work with Jennifer Brush, M.A., CCC-SLP, and others to implement this innovative program in a long-term care facility.

Follow Annie:

Website

www.montebloom.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/montebloom.moments/?locale=it

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564609155718

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Jaime and Curt answer some questions from listeners that are focused on relationship advice.

Curt learns what a “work spouse” is because he does not have female coworkers. Listen to our

relationship advice and send in your questions for us to answer!!

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Anna Jinja is a fellow Korean adoptee who graciously shares her adoption story. She also

recently published a book entitled: Adopting Grace, which follows Grace, a 39-year-old Korean-

American woman adopted as an infant from South Korea by a Norwegian family in Iowa. While

dealing with her husband’s affair, Grace is urged by her therapist to explore deeper issues tied

to her adoption. However, she feels her stress comes from raising two daughters, running a

business, and balancing family dynamics. This novel explores Grace’s journey as a wife, mother,

and adoptee, and what it truly means to belong to a family.

Follow Anna:

https://www.facebook.com/annajinjashow

www.annajinjashow.com

https://www.instagram.com/annajinjashow

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