Eldest Daughter Theory: What it is, why it happens and how to to heal with Geri Lopez
Eldest daughter syndrome has gone viral—but this trend is no fad. With origins in birth order theory, the eldest daughter phenomenon may be...
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The Mental Wellness Practice
Ready to learn how to support your mental well-being? The Mental Wellness Practice is where you can expand your mental health knowledge and gain practical strategies that empower you to cult...
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20 of 68 episodesBeyond the Recipe: Comfort, Connection, and Cultural Preservation with Alica Ramkirpal-Senhouse
What lies at the intersection of food and mental health? Most of us think about nutrition, and while that’s true, in this episode we are goi...
Storytelling, Meaning-Making, and Healing Through Art: A Conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols
In this episode, Dr. Shainna sits down with celebrated artist, author, and researcher Morgan Harper Nichols for a grounding conversation on...
What Is Cycle Syncing? A Guide to Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle and Harnessing Well-being
For most of our lives, we were taught to track our cycle for one reason: pregnancy. But what if it was quietly holding clues about your ener...
The Value of Being The Villager: On Building Community with Jamie Buechele of Networking Pizza [63]
We have all heard the phase, it takes a village, and maybe you’ve even lived through that reality. What about when the village doesn’t show...
The Difference Between Cultural Appreciation and Cultural Appropriation: Music, Culture, and Devotion with Premanjali
Are you able to tell the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation? Is it a fine line, or is the distinction clear...
Honest Motherhood: The Power Of Reclaiming Your Truth with Libby Ward [61]
Has the story we've been sold about "good motherhood" been dishonest? In this episode of The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, Dr. Shainna c...
What's The Key to Suicide Prevention? Chad Moses Shares What We Know After 20 Years of To Write Love on Her Arms
For the past 20 years, To Write Love on Her Arms has been dedicated to mental health awareness, support, and access. What began as a two-pag...
How Genealogy Heals Generational Trauma: Ancestry, Legacy, and Wellness with Mica L. Anders
Can researching your family tree actually heal generational trauma? In this episode of The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, Dr. Shainna cha...
How long is postpartum? Strategies to support maternal mental health featuring Kate Hernandez of PostParty
In this episode, Dr. Shainna sits down with Kate Hernandez, founder of PostParty, to explore what the postpartum phase is, how long it lasts...
The Other Side of Grief: Proactive Planning, Legacy Work, and Empowering End-of-Life Transitions
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 somethi...
Navigating Grief and Joy: Jenny Robinson Clark Shares Inspiration for Parenting, Loss, and Connection [56]
In this heartfelt interview, Jenny Robinson Clark shares her journey through grief, the inspiration behind her children's book 'Are You Here...
The Seven Segments of Self-Love: A Practical Approach to Cultivating Mental Well-being[55]
In this episode, Dr. Shainna, licensed mental health counselor, educator, and author of the best-seller The Self-Love Workbook , outlines th...
What is self-love? Dismantling misconceptions and defining your practice [54]
Welcome to the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, a place for you to explore foundational elements and strategies to support mental health. H...
The Risks of Neglecting Self-Love That Nobody Wants to Talk About (Part 1 in The Self-Love Series)
Welcome to the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast, a place for you to explore foundational elements and strategies to support mental health. H...
A five-step guide to meaningful goals: A Micro-lesson on intentionality, alignment, and growth [52]
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...
How to have healthy conflict: Transforming how we see difficult conversations in order to improve our relationships [51]
We're conditioned to believe that a healthy relationship is a conflict-free relationship. But what if that smooth surface is actually a sign...
How Horror Heals: The Science of Recreational Fear [50]
Can fear and pleasure coexist? We often see these concepts as separate, and sometimes even oppositional. But is that accurate? In this episo...
Friendship breakups: Choosing between reconciliation and release [49]
In this episode, Dr. Shainna explores the complexities of friendships, discussing why they sometimes end and how to approach healing, whethe...
Psychedelics & Mental Health: A New Era of Healing [48]
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative world of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Discover how this innovative approach...