After an almost 12 month hiatus, Ericka shares an important life update, her journey through grief, her faith, and figuring out what is next. 

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Rebecca Hamlin, LCSW joins Ericka once again to discuss how mental & physical health are deeply connected. They talk about Integrative Wellness and why Soul Space Tucson is offering an Integrative Wellness Plan to clients now. 

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https://soulspacetucson.com/

Ericka Eller and Mariana Vazquez-Maloney discuss mental health and how self-care contributes to physical and mental wellness. 

They share what self-care encompasses, and how to create a life you love but don't need to escape. They break down the myths of what self-care is, how did burnout culture begin, and what you can do today to create self-care. 

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In 'Maturing Into Yourself: Grow Into the Fullness of Your Healing' , author Ray Leight explores the different aspects of the maturation process, beyond trauma and healing ... beyond experiencing revelation through spiritual discernment and finally believing the truth of who we are. In any maturation process, there will be growing pains—and it's the healing, he says, that is the easy part. Walking it out and allowing ourselves to be fully present, communicate our needs, establish healthy boundaries and experience real and lasting freedom, however? That's where the work is for us.

Having worked with CEOs, celebrities, church leaders, and everyday people from every walk of life and countries around the world, Ray Leight (pronounced 'LIGHT') has spent nearly two decades teaching people how to know, believe, and live the truth of who they are. Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ADHD, discovering and living out of one's true identity in Christ is a journey he is all too familiar with. Cofounder (along with his wife, Kathryn) of Faith by Grace Ministries, he serves as a pastoral counselor with Bethel Church and is a devoted father and husband, as well as a sought-after speaker.

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Mariana Vazquez-Maloney is a Licensed Associate Counselor at Soul Space Tucson who works with children, teen, and adults- specifically moms who are looking for support in their parenting. 

Mariana is a wife and mom that understands the ever-changing stress in motherhood. We discuss the complex dynamic of being a mom, while also maintaining an identity outside of motherhood. We discuss getting to a place of thriving rather than wishing to be in a next season, embracing change, building community, and letting go of feeling like you are not doing enough. 

This is such a great conversation that so many of us can relate to in motherhood. Find Mariana here: 

https://soulspacetucson.com/aboutourtherapists/mariana-vazquez-maloney/

Today I am speaking with Ginger Barker, a therapist at Soul Space in Tucson, AZ. Since 1998,  Ginger had experience living in and supporting the military community. Current and former military personnel and their loved ones experience hardships and unique issues specific to military life. Deployment, PCSing, stress, and uncertainty about last-minute change in orders, transitioning, retirement, isolation, parenting, and finances are just a few of the common struggles. 

We discuss the stigma of reaching out for mental health support, how to break through the stigma and why the families of military personnel need support too. 

If you are in AZ, you can read more & schedule a consult with Ginger:

https://soulspacetucson.com/aboutourtherapists/ginger/

Author, Molly DeFrank, joins me on this week's podcast to discuss the stress of families being connected to digital devices and media. She shares strategies from her book "Digital Detox" and we talk about manageable & sustainable ways to use technology to stay connected without feeling like it is over-running ruining your mental, physical, & emotional health. 

head to Molly's website to learn more about her and order her book: 

https://mollydefrank.com/

Follow Molly on Instagram for tips & conversations surrounding helping your children detox from digital devices & media. 

https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank/