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Dr. Sara Weelborg, DNP, ARNP, has been a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2005. Before that, she worked as a registered nurse in a variety of patient care settings while serving as an active-duty Navy Nurse Corps Officer. After serving 13 years on active duty, she transferred to the Reserve Component while beginning her work as a civilian advanced practice nurse, practicing in group settings and then transitioning to private practice in 2014. She built a thriving solo private practice in the Tacoma area and then added contract work with the Squaxin Island Tribe’s Behavioral Health Outpatient Program and the Northwest Indian Treatment Center in Elma. She completed the University of Washington AIMS’ Center’s Integrated Care Fellowship in 2023 and provides psychiatric consultation to the primary care team at Community Health Care’s Key Medical Center in Lakebay. In addition to providing direct patient care, she precepts graduate nursing students and is an active member of Washington State’s Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses. 

Sara’s Doctor of Nursing practice degree is in leadership, and her cumulative experiences in the military, clinical settings, and education have positioned her well to be the clinical director of the new mental health intensive outpatient program Mindset. Creating this program with her daughter Rachel has been challenging, rewarding, and invigorating. She has had a vision of building an intensive program for many years and is grateful for the support and circumstances that have led to this point. This endeavor would not be possible without Rachel’s complementary knowledge and skills, and her shared passion and drive have catalyzed the effort and work.

Sara’s personal interests include running (especially trail running and trail relays), playing the flute, and hanging out with family. Besides Rachel, daughter Elisabeth is a senior at the University of Minnesota studying chemical engineering, son Nathaniel is a 7th grader with a passion for computers and violin (who designed and coded Mindset’s website by himself), and husband Brian provides steadfast support and dedication to keep everything going. 

Rachel Johnson provides all community members of the greater Tacoma area with options to individually flourish and feel supported in their mental health. She encountered a severe lack of in-person care opportunities in Tacoma while seeking out her own mental health support services in the past, and has been a witness to this same lack of access for so many friends and community members. Rachel serves Mindset’s clients, and the greater community, by establishing and overseeing community relationships, client acquisition, and overall business maintenance and operations. She values an individual’s identity and autonomy above all else and works to empower others in every facet possible, while realizing herself, that she must have an evolving mindset that can lead me to further compassion and growth. Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) for mental health provide a vital and unique service to the community; hospitalizations are not the most beneficial outcome for many individuals who are facing a mental health crisis. A gap existed in our community for providing intensive mental health services to those individuals who are best suited to remain in their regular home environment and maintain a daily profession. 

Rachel is dedicated to champion clients who would incur a detriment to their overall health journey if separated from their daily life and home. She believes that every individual has the power to overcome life’s challenges if they have been provided the correct “toolbox” to do so. Her professional and educational background is in construction management from California Polytechnic State University, where she is completing her senior project.

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There’s a whole bunch of misinformation out in the world, and unfortunately, that includes Grief and Loss. So many people are in so much pain, and sadly many die in their grief, because they’re unable or don’t know how to express it in a way that's safe for them, and thus, never heal from it.

Being an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist for over 16 years now, Ann sees the need not only to heal grief and loss, but to bring education and new perspectives around what they really are, how they impact our lives and most importantly, that it is a normal and natural part of life.

Pain pushes us into a corner where we often think there’s no way out. It’s a very, very lonely place to be with your back up against the wall, and your only companions being overwhelming emotions that can scare us beyond belief. We can stay stuck in our “story” and come to believe it’s our “life”. Unresolved grief results in a life that’s half-lived.

Ann specializes in helping professional men and women get their life back after loss; even from decades ago. She gets them out of that corner, and back into living the life they want, without the pain of grief as their constant companion.

Her Site:
https://HealingLifeandGrief.as.me/

Free 30 minute Confidential Consultation for Grief:
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Free 30 minute Confidential Consultation for Pet Loss Grief:
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Link to buy her new book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6CR8Q1D?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

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Annie Barrett is a Bilingual Educator, National Speaker, National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Board-Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Trainer. Annie has worked over 25 years as an educator spanning the fields of K-12, post-secondary and community education, alongside coaching individuals and groups in health and wellness, and training yoga teachers. She educates and empowers groups and individuals to live resilient and vibrant lives with the tools of lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, habit change science and yoga. As a workplace wellness provider, Annie has found success applying her diverse training in helping individuals and teams manage work-related stress, overcome compassion fatigue and burnout and achieve work-life balance.

Annie completed her Masters of Education from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is a Board-Certified Health Coach with the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches and holds a certification as an Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coach with YogaMedCo. She earned an Ayurvedic Practitioner diploma with Yoga Veda Institute and is a Board-Certified Practitioner with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Over the past 27 years, Annie has trained with many teachers and lineages of yoga and is an Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher and Continuing Education Provider with Yoga Alliance.

https://www.vibrantsoulful.com/

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Sandra holds dual BA degrees in Graphic Design and Education, combining her artistic expertise with teaching experience. The combination of these backgrounds led her to establish Paint with Me Paint Parties in the Lacey area three years ago. Through these events, Sandra discovered her true calling, seamlessly merging art and education to ignite creativity in others. Driven by her passion for helping and inspiring people, Sandra thrives on collaborating with various venues and businesses to introduce art into unconventional spaces. Currently, Paint With Me Paint Parties hosts themed events in pubs, restaurants, community centers, and private residences, catering to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Looking ahead, Sandra envisions expanding her business to encompass a wider array of painting techniques and mediums, fostering even more artistic exploration and expression within her community. Register for your next paint party experience at www.swallacearts.com.

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Today, we interview Casey - a world traveler, military spouse, and owner of her own photography business. She has always been a follow-your-heart-kind-of-gal and took a chance by following her passion for photography versus the corporate setting. Her favorite thing about photography is being part of beautiful moments in peoples lives, while making sure her client's vision becomes reality.

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So many business owners struggle to keep up with social media trends and demands. In today's episode, write down some detailed notes on how to see social media today and use its tools to positively impact your businesses!

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An experienced DEIB practitioner and educator, Jaya Mallik centers her practice on community engagement, data-informed insights, and empowering others to lead and innovate. She is especially passionate about ensuring equal access and opportunities for women of color and other underrepresented identities. Prior to launching Jaya Mallik Coaching & Consulting, Jaya led DEI efforts at Meta, Amazon, and Tandem Diabetes Care with a focus on the tech industry. As an expert in Learning & Development and K-12 education, Jaya is well-versed in teaching complex concepts to diverse audiences to ensure comprehension, connection, and action. Jaya believes in a modern education for everyone — free from perfectionism, shame, or blame. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her two children, partner, and dogs exploring the outdoors, drinking lots of coffee, and watching ghost shows with her friends.

Connect with her at jmallikconsulting.com.

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Kathryn Annis, a powerful force in mental health and wellness, passionately leads The Dawning Institute LLC as its Owner & Founder. Her journey, marked by persistence, resilience and transformation, speaks to the indomitable pursuit of purpose. As a Certified Peer Counselor, Kathryn seamlessly weaves professional expertise with her personal triumph over adversity, evolving from victim, to survivor, and ultimately, a fierce advocate and warrior. She has found her calling in this life weaving the dense tapestry of pain into a catalyst for innovation. She empowers others on their healing paths, delivering a message of hope and resilience. Through compelling speaking engagements, she sheds light on crucial topics, sparking positive personal and societal transformation. Kathryn's story is an inspiration, exemplifying strength through turning the impossible into tangible possibility; a beacon guiding us towards a brighter, more compassionate future in mental health healing.

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Kimberly was born and raised in the pacific northwest and in-spite of the rain, loves every season Washington offers. Born into a large family, she’s always had an entrepreneurial spirit and launched Barkcuterie Boxes in December 2022 with a dream to spoil dogs everywhere! Her pup Liberty takes care of quality control and ensures the treats are top notch. Kimberly loves to travel, be creative & crafty, and watch a good mystery show every now and then. 

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Take Charge Consulting, LLC provides credit and entrepreneur services to economically disadvantaged artists and entrepreneurs to position individuals to leverage these tools. They believe that credit is a tool to narrow the racial wealth gap because credit plays a huge role in increasing home ownership and allowing people to sustain successful businesses. Tierra Bonds started Take Charge in 2017 after noticing the need for credit education and seeing that most credit repair companies appeared to be a scam. Her trust from the community allowed her to serve hundreds of people all throughout the country by providing credit repair, credit consulting and credit education to allow them to reach their credit goals. They reach those in need on an individual level; and also through partnerships with companies like Habitat for Humanity, The Seattle Public Library, city governments and others that allows them to provide these services to those who may not have the ability to pay. Take Charge is on a mission to reduce the wealth gap by educating 100,000 people on credit and entrepreneurship. 

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