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The BeWell NetworkCheryl Burke Speaks On SobrietyDancing With The Stars award-winning coach, Cheryl Burke speaks about her recovery journey to Dr. Bender and gives helpful advice on how to achieve it! If you or a loved one is struggling, please call 866.317.8395 and visit our website https://bewellrecovery.com/A better tomorrow is real! The BeWell NetworkHost: CEO of BeWell Dr. Ted BenderGuest: John SalleyProduction: New Mindset Content
2022-09-2635 minThe BeWell NetworkJason Wahler from MTV's Laguna Beach and The HillsJason Wahler opens up about his recovery journey to Dr. Ted Bender. Wahler is an advocate for sobriety and mental health awareness. Visit his charity RedSongBird.org which helps those less fortunate with recovery resources. If you or a loved one is struggling, please call 866.317.8395 and visit our website https://bewellrecovery.com/A better tomorrow is real! The BeWell Network Host: CEO of BeWell Dr. Ted Bender Guest: John Salley Production: New Mindset Content
2022-09-2633 minThe BeWell NetworkNBA Star John Salley Speaks On Mental HealthJohn Salley speaks with Dr. Ted Bender about mental health issues among people today. They dissect the topics of how to heal with real food, physical exercise, and overall self-care. If you or a loved one is struggling, please call 866.317.8395 and visit our website https://bewellrecovery.com/The BeWell Network Host: CEO of BeWell Dr. Ted Bender Guest: John Salley Production: New Mindset Content
2022-09-2627 minThe BeWell NetworkDr. Bender & Dr. Selby Speak About AddictionThe CEO of the BeWell Network, Dr. Bender speaks with Dr. Selby about his clinical studies in addiction and recovery. https://bewellrecovery.com/https://bewellrecovery.com/blog/
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BeWELLEp 096 – The BeREAL BreakWelcome back to BeREAL! Diana and Ednesha are hopping on this week to talk a little bit about the importance of a break. In honor of this, BeREAL is also announcing a short hiatus until the end of March.
The duo talks about how they are needing to pivot yet again after two year in the pandemic. When fatigue begins to set in, it is important to slow yourself down before your body makes you slow down. In honor of this, and her 40th birthday approaching, Ednesha announces that she needs a little vacation soon. Di...
2022-02-0114 minThe BeWell NetworkDr. Bender interviews author Timothy Durning about Trauma.Timothy Durning's powerful book, "Pretty Sick" is found on AMAZON and on his website TimothyDurning.com. His book exposes the harsh reality about sexual abuse, drugs, holding in emotions, shame, and how we need to express past trauma to professionals to heal. The BeWell Network's podcast was created to help educate people. There is help and you are not alone. You can live a better life! #BeWellhttps://www.timothydurning.com/https://bewellnetwork.com/www.sheerrecovery.com888-743-3751@The BeWell Network@TimothyDurning_Author
2022-01-2720 minBeWELLEp 095 – Full Spectrum Care During PregnancyWelcome back to the Indigo108 takeover for BeREAL. This week, Liz is joined by Shamina Rao to talk about the role of a full spectrum care throughout the journey of pregnancy and birth.
Shamina is a Full-Spectrum Doula, a Certified Lactation Counselor, & a very soon-to-be IBCLC (Board Certified Lactation Consultant), and a Prenatal Yoga teacher.
Shamina introduces herself as a full-spectrum doula, lactation consultant, and a prenatal yoga teacher. Full-spectrum work entails support through all parts of birthing and all forms of birthing. Full-spectrum doulas work with mothers by offering non-judgemental care in situations when...
2021-12-2842 minBeWELLEp 094 – Sleep and The Winter Solstice w/ Emma BardwellWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Liz is joined by registered nutritionist and women’s health expert, Emma Bardwell to talk about sleep and the Winter solstice.
Emma begins the episode by introducing herself and her spiritual signs. She is a Pisces. She then proceeds to tell listeners about how she got into her work as a nutritionist. When she began, she noticed that women’s health was severely under researched. Lot of women coming into her clinic were not adequately helped by their previous doctors. This made them resort to googling their conditions, which never...
2021-12-2139 minBeWELLEp 092 – Indigo108 TakeoverHello and welcome back to BeREAL! BeWELL’s Health and Wellness counselor, Liz Buehler Walker, will be taking over the podcast for the rest of 2021 to talk about the new wellness initiative Indigo108. For the first episode of the takeover, she will be interviewing BeWELL founder, and the usual host of BeREAL, Diana Gasperoni.
Liz begins the episode by asking Diana about her spiritual chart placements. Diana explains that she is a double Virgo as well as a Pitta dominant guided by Vata. As a fun fact, Diana throws out that every room in her apar...
2021-12-0737 minBeWELLEp 091 – BeREAL 2021 MemoriesWelcome back to BeREAL! Diana and Ednesha come together for their final episode of the season to look back at all their favorite BeREAL 2021 Memories.
Diana starts off by telling her favorite episode, which is episode 59 with Vanessa Risetto. Diana really appreciated her views on diet culture and her holistic nutrition approach. Ednesha’s favorite was with Riana Milne. Riana spoke about love trauma. She outlined the top ten childhood traumas and spoke on addition and abuse within families. Don chimes in to tell Jess’ favorite episode which was with Dr. Carlton Green. She appreciated the w...
2021-11-3058 minBeWELLEp 090 – Lessons from 2021Welcome back to BeREAL! This week Diana and Ednesha recap the mental health trends of the year and talk about the learned lessons from 2021.
The two begin by talking about what they’ve been up to recently as New York gets colder. Both have been back to Broadway and talk about what that experience was like. Ednesha also tells listeners about the workbook she is in the process of making.
When they begin to talk about lessons from 2021, the biggest topic is relationships. Over the pandemic people grew apart. As things slowl...
2021-11-2336 minBeWELLEp 089 – Taking Care of Aging ParentsWelcome back to BeREAL! This week Diana and Ednesha pay tribute to a friend of the show, Rick. Rick sadly passed away this past week. Something very important to him was caring for his mother. So, Diana and Ednesha are here to talk about the mental health impacts of taking care of aging parents.
Ednesha begins the episode by talking about Black Woman Be Whole. The team is hosting their first in person event very soon. So, if you are interested in attending a Black Woman Be Whole brunch, visit the link here.
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2021-11-1646 minBeWELLEp 088 – My First Time in Therapy with MarvinWelcome back to BeREAL and another installment of our “My First Time” series. Today, Ednesha interviews both Diana and her friend Marvin about their first time in therapy.
Ednesha and Diana begin the episode by talking about the recent shift into Fall. They talk about how the cold weather has affected their daily routines (and their heating bills). Soon, Ednesha gets into asking Diana about what initially brought her into therapy. Diana says that her first time in therapy was because she was broken up. She found herself asking questions like “why would I let someone...
2021-11-0958 minBeWELLEp 087 – My First Therapist with Paige PegueroWelcome back to BeREAL! Continuing the series from last week, Ednesha brings on another member of the BeREAL team, Paige, to talk about her first therapist
Ednesha begins the episode with Diana, who recently got back from a trip to Philadelphia. Diana talks about how the vacation was very much needed and about how she spent her time relaxing. The duo also talk about Ednesha’s objection to get a PhD at the moment, and her sparse habit of listening to the podcast after it is recorded. Don joins in to close out the intro to...
2021-11-0254 minBeWELLEp 086 – My First Time in Therapy with JessicaWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Ednesha is hosting without Diana. However, she is joined by BeREAL’s very own Jessica! Jessica is here to talk about her first time in therapy and all the emotions involved with the process.
Jessica begins by telling how she found her first therapist. She talks about the database she used (Zocdoc), and discusses the variety of databases there are and the benefits of each. Before she even met with a therapist she was nervous. The task seemed daunting and there were so many labels and credentials for the dif...
2021-10-261h 00BeWELLEp 085 – ChangeWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, in a more casual episode, Diana and Ednesha tell listeners about who they are outside of the BeREAL Podcast and also about upcoming change.
The conversation starts with the two discussing their favorite things about fall. For Ednesha it is apple picking and Halloween time. They talk about haunted houses and how Diana does not like scary things but Ednesha loves them. Then they move on to discuss the not so fun parts of Fall. The darker days sometimes weigh on Diana, and she doesn’t understand the reach of...
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BeWELLEp 084 – Seasonal Affective DisorderWelcome back to BeREAL! Ednesha is back this week and is joining Diana to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder. They discuss the definition, the symptoms, and treatment forms for the specific form of depression.
The duo begins the episode with a new segment. They don’t normally discuss what they have going on outside of the podcast, but now they’re ready to share! Ednesha talks about what is happening over at Black Woman Be Whole.
Next, the therapists move on to discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder. After defining what the disorder is, Ednesha begins to talk about what it is like t...
2021-10-0556 minBeWELLEp 083 – Introducing Indigo108Welcome back to BeREAL! This week we are rebroadcasting BeREAL’s second live show all about mental and emotional wellbeing. Diana and Ednesha were joined by wellness experts Liz Buehler Walker, Amina AlTai, Krishna Dholakia, and Jennifer Kurdyla to answer the question: What does it mean to be well?
After introductions, Ednesha jumps in to ask each of the women what it means to be well in regards to their specific disciplines. Diana says that wellbeing starts with putting thoughts and feelings into words so you can communicate your needs and wants. Amina defines wellbeing as a conduit to clarity. Jen...
2021-09-2858 minBeWELLEp 082 – Confidence CoachingWelcome back to BeREAL! Diana is hosting on her own again this week, but she is once again joined by a special guest. Michelle Kuei is here to talk about all things confidence coaching as well as to share her amazing story.
Michelle Kuei is a motivational speaker, author, and visibility coach who helps women coaches and entrepreneurs to courageously & confidently tell stories to get seen, heard, and hired. She is the Founder of Elevate Life Coaching and the author of the memoir “Perfectly Normal-an immigrant’s story of making it in America.” Michelle was born in Taiwan and grew up in N...
2021-09-2144 minBeWELLEp 081 – LaTanya Tolan is Back!Welcome back to BeREAL! While Ednesha is not here this week, Diana is joined by returning guest LaTanya Tolan. LaTanya is here to discuss her new book “Doing Single Well: 31 Days to Transforming Your Thoughts About God’s Plan for Your Season in Singleness.”
LaTanya Tolan, LCSW, MA Ed. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Coach and is the Founder and CEO of Soul Care for Black Clinicians. Since 2011, she has maintained a private mental health practice devoted to healing Black people. LaTanya has always been and will always be committed to inspiring and empowering Black people towards...
2021-09-1400 minThe BeWell NetworkDr. Ted Bender, CEO of the BeWell Network Answers the Tough Question: When Does Trauma Become a Mental Health Issue?On this episode of the Sheer Recovery Podcast Dr. Ted Bender, CEO of the BeWell Network, and Lisa Merry, LFMT, discuss the relation between trauma and mental health. Trauma can affect how you feel about yourself and how you relate to others. People who have gone through abuse or other trauma have a higher risk of developing a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Sheer Recovery Podcast mission is to bring free education and awareness to the recovery community.Located in San Juan Capistrano, Sheer Recovery helps individuals struggling...
2021-09-0132 minBeWELLEp 080 – Let’s Talk About DepressionWelcome back to BeREAL! Today, Diana and Ednesha are alone to tackle the very pressing issue of COVID depression and what the Delta variant means for the future of mental health.
The therapists begin the episode by discussing the mental health trends they’ve seen over the past year, but also over the past few months. They talk about why many people have fallen into a mental space where they would prefer to stay with their pain rather than push through it. This is because in times like these, it is hard to imagine what the freedom on the other side...
2021-08-3135 minBeWELLEp 079 – BeREAL FlashbacksWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are at a loss about what to talk about, and so they talk about the podcast themselves and the emotions involved in podcast creation. The two answer questions from BeREAL’s very own producer, Don.
The two begin the episode by discussing how today’s show came to be. They retell how there wasn’t a planned topic, and when put to the task of thinking of one last minute, everyone drew a blank. The two women approached this unknown in very different manners. Ednesha tells about her routine of taking down no...
2021-08-2458 minBeWELLEp 78 – What Does it Mean to Be Well?Welcome back to BeREAL! This week Diana is joined by Liz Buehler Walker to discuss BeWELL’s newest initiative, Indigo 108. This holistic Ayurvedic healing program is designed to finally answer the question: what does it mean to be well?
Liz Buehler Walker is a mom, yoga teacher (specializing in Pre- and Post-Natal) and most recently a labor organizer with Unionize Yoga. With 20 years of experience teaching yoga in NYC, Liz has been around the block more than a few times -- as a teacher in small community and corporate studios, co-founder and co-director of Yoga High with Mel Russo, teacher tr...
2021-08-1748 minBeWELLEp 077 COVID + Going Back to WorkWelcome back to BeREAL! This week Diana and Ednesha talk about the reemergence of COVID, the Delta variant, and the anxiety faced by even vaccinated people.
Ednesha begins the episode by telling listeners about her experience of close friends and family contracting COVID even though they are vaccinated. Diana adds on her own personal experience of having COVID come into her household. The two therapists reflect on their previous decision to return to full time in-person therapy in September. Now, the two are giving pause to their previous plans. They are unsure if they are comfortable with the decision, and...
2021-08-1044 minBeWELLEp 076 – In Treatment on HBO Part 2Welcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are finishing their conversation about In Treatment on HBO by discussing parent/teen/therapists relationships, therapy for therapists, and loneliness during quarantine.
The two begin the episode by outlining the remaining characters to be discussed. Laila is a high school student struggling with her sexuality. Rita is Brooke’s AA sponsor for her alcoholism. Adam is Brooke’s current partner.
When discussing Laila and her struggles as a teen in high school, Ednesha brings up the dynamic of teens in therapy and their parents. Unless the minor is in immediate danger, the pa...
2021-08-0345 minBeWELLEp. 075 – Minority Mental Health Month: Why it Matters Part 2Welcome back to BeREAL! This week, Ednesha is continuing her conversation with the BeWELL team about Minority Mental Health Month. Joining her once again is Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, Suhailey Núñez, Divya Robin, Teanika Chamberlain, and Tamika Covington.
The conversation picks up where last week’s episode ended: about police involvement in mental health emergency calls. The women discuss how it feels to be BIPOC in a space that is not affirming of their identity. This does not mean that they want to be surrounded solely by those from a similar background. Instead, it means they feel comfortable in spaces wher...
2021-07-2741 minBeWELLEp 074 – Minority Mental Health Month: Why it MattersWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Ednesha is joined by some other members of the BeWELL team to discuss the importance of Minority Mental Health Month. Joining her is Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, Suhailey Núñez, Divya Robin, Teanika Chamberlain, and Tamika Covington.
Victoria starts off the episode by talking about why it is important to acknowledge Minority Mental Health Month. She says that there are many minority communities that don’t discuss mental health needs for a variety of reasons. Tamika adds that having a whole month to highlight minority mental health care is better than having a single day beca...
2021-07-2041 minBeWELLEp 073 – Wellness Warrior CoachingWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Transformational Coach Cathy Mckinnon. Cathy is here today to speak about Wellness Warrior Coaching.
Cathy begins the episode by telling her story. She experienced, what she calls, the trifecta: infertility, divorce, and cancer. All three of these events changed the way she wanted to live, and now she uses them as the building blocks in her business at Wellness Warrior Coaching. Her goal with her coaching is to help women step into their power. She does this with 90 day programs that are designed so the client can go...
2021-07-0642 minBeWELLEp 073 – In Treatment on HBOWelcome back to BeREAL! This week we just have the BeREAL team here, and Diana and Ednesha are discussing In Treatment on HBO.
The two begin the episode by explaining the premise of In Treatment on HBO. They talk about how it used to feature a white male clinician and now it features a black female clinician. They go over the cast and their characters and compare them to situations they encounter daily in real life. They also note that the show takes place during COVID times, and the clinician sees her clients in her home.
The first note they gi...
2021-07-0656 minBeWELLEp 071 – Money EmotionsWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Money Emotions Manager Vivi Schenk.
As a Money Emotions Manager and Money Coach, Vivi Schenk helps millennials get unstuck with money, teaches them how to have a healthy relationship with it and equips them with financial knowledge so they can build lasting wealth.
Vivi begins the episode by explaining the financial mistakes she made when she was young. She states her goal is to help millennials to avoid making the same mistakes she did. One reason why money is such a hard concept to grasp when young is b...
2021-06-2948 minBeWELLEp 70 – Root and NourishedWelcome back to BeREAL! Diana and Ednesha are joined by Ayurvedic cooking specialists Jennifer Kurdyla and Abbey Rodriguez, the co-authors of Root & Nourish: An Herbal Cookbook for Women’s Wellness.
Jennifer Kurdyla is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, yoga teacher, and writer. Plant-based since 2008, she learned to love food by experimenting with vegan and Ayurvedic cooking in her tiny New York kitchens. She is the co-author of Root & Nourish: An Herbal Cookbook for Women's Wellness (Tiller Press, 4/6/2021), and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Abbey Rodriguez is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, herbalist, and food content creator. Over the last five years, she has...
2021-06-221h 00BeWELLSmall Talks – Imposter SyndromeWelcome back to BeREAL! We're back with another minisode, where Diana and Ednesha are joined by BeWELL’s very own, Suhailey Núñez. Suhailey is here to talk about experiencing impostor syndrome.
Suhailey begins the episode by talking about where she feels impostor syndrome the most, in academia. She discusses how she got into academia, and how throughout the whole process, she didn’t think she was as fit for the job as those around her. She sees this reflected in her patients, as she notes most people she sees experience impostor syndrome in educational or workplace settings. She also notes t...
2021-06-1728 minBeWELLEp 68 – Soul Care for Black CliniciansWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by LaTanya Tolan to discuss Soul Care for Black Clinicians.
LaTanya Tolan, LCSW, MA Ed. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Coach and is the Founder and CEO of Soul Care for Black Clinicians. Since 2011, she has maintained a private mental health practice devoted to healing Black people. LaTanya has always been and will always be committed to inspiring and empowering Black people towards healing, growth, change and goal attainment, so they can ultimately reach their optimum potential.
LaTanya begins the episode by discussing her calling. S...
2021-06-1557 minBeWELLEp 067 – A Trip Down Memory Lane and The First Pride ParadeWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Diana’s good friend, Michael Lee Scott. Michael is here today to discuss Pride month 2021 and Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS.
Michael starts off the episode by telling the story of how he and Diana met. He then tells of many experiences the two have shared together throughout the years, until he changes to conversation to talk about how he got into the arts. He traces back his creativity to his parents, and tells of how they encouraged his artistic endeavors. These kept with him throughout his career wh...
2021-06-0859 minBeWELLEp 066 – Building an Authentic BrandWelcome back to BeREAL! Ednesha is back this week, and she joins Diana in welcoming Lynn Hazan to the show today. Lynn joins today to discuss social media and building an authentic brand.
Lynn Hazan is the founder of LynnHazan.com (formerly known as ChicpeaJC). She is a mom, business owner, and lover of life and her community. She started ChicpeaJC.com in 2014 as a hobby and creative outlet, and the rest is history. She prides herself on being an open book and an inspiring person in the community and to her daughter. Lynn is also the founder of AIM...
2021-06-0252 minBeWELLEp 065 – “Therapist Round Table”Welcome back to BeREAL! While Ednesha is on a vacation, Diana brings in some friends on the BeWELL team. Suhailey Nunez, Victoria Rodriguez, Tamika Covington, Arianna Eisenberg, and Susan Miller all call in today to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month.
The therapists begin the episode by talking about what mental health means to them. Tamika talks about the importance of maintaining both your mental and physical health and how both are equally important. They then talk about the first time they thought about mental health. Through this conversation, the women begin to discuss the generational differences between views on m...
2021-05-2549 minBeWELLEp 064 – “Nutrition Over Easy”Welcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by nutritionist Monica Reinagel to discuss all things about dietary nutrition.
Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS is a board-certified, licensed nutritionist and a professionally trained chef. Widely regarded as one of the most authoritative voices in nutrition, Monica’s expert advice is regularly featured on television, radio, on the web, and in the nation’s leading newspapers and magazines. She's the creator of the Nutrition Diva podcast, which has been in the Top 10 of health and nutrition podcasts since its debut in 2008. She is also co-host of the Chan...
2021-05-1848 minBeWELLEp. 063 – Healing Childhood and Love TraumaWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by relationship coach Riana Milne to discuss childhood and love trauma.
Riana Milne is a Global Cert. Life, Dating & Relationship Coach, CCTP, LMHC, LCADC, CAP, SAC, Certified Mindfulness Coach, Educational Speaker, and #1 Bestselling Author. She has completed over 20 years of research at the core of the Dating to Mating System for Singles and the Relationship Rescue Coaching program for Couples. With the “Mindset for Success,” you will gain the necessary confidence and essential skills to attract and keep an emotionally healthy, evolved and conscious partner. She uses a holistic, indi...
2021-05-111h 01BeWELLEp. 062 – Part 2 “More Joy Parenting”Welcome back to the BeREAL Podcast! Continuing on from last week, Diana and Ednesha are once again joined by the team at More Joy Parenting. Dr. Marcella Runell Hall, Nicki Henry, Annaliese Kittrell, Michelle Van-Ess Grant, Dr. Keisha L. Green, and Eden Jeffries call in to discuss the More Joy Parenting Workshops and Coaching Sessions.
More Joy Parenting is a collective of like-minded parents and caregivers interested in creating space to share resources, ideas and support. The passion for centering marginalized, and in particular youth experiences, stems from the lived experiences of all the More Joy Parenting (MJP) team members. T...
2021-05-0426 minBeWELLEp 060 – Racial Trauma and Mental HealthWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Dr. Carlton Green to discuss diversity training, racial trauma and mental health.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Carlton Green (he/him) has held various roles in higher education settings. More specifically, he has worked in student activities, multicultural services, residence life, academic affairs, athletics, and counseling services in both public and private institutions. Dr. Green’s dedication to diversity and inclusion facilitated his appointment as the Multicultural Post-doctoral Fellow in Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of Houston.
Currently, Dr. Green is the Director of Diversity Training & Educ...
2021-04-2054 minBeWELLEp. 59 – Holistic Nutrition CoachingWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Vanessa Rissetto, a dietitian here to discuss holistic nutrition coaching and diet culture.
Vanessa received her MS in Marketing at NYU and completed her Dietetic Internship at Mount Sinai Hospital where she worked as a Senior Dietitian for five years. She is certified in Adult Weight Management (Levels I & II) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her work in private practice also includes treatment of GI disorders, bariatric surgery, weight management, PCOS, and family nutrition. She is mostly interested in helping clients to take an active role...
2021-04-131h 00BeWELLSmall Talks: Your Kid is Graduating From College in a Pandemic… Now What?Welcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are back for another minisode with BeWELL’s very own, Susan Miller. Susan is here to discuss graduating from college in a pandemic. The episode explores the scenario from both the graduate and the parent’s perspective.
Susan has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families who may struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief & loss, and their relationships. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and works together with her clients to strengthen their ability to reflect upon and cope more effectively with their current concerns, conflicts, and pain...
2021-04-0835 minBeWELLEp 058 – Entrepreneurial ConfidenceWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Kasey Compton to discuss entrepreneurial confidence in business and therapy practices.
Kasey Compton is on a mission to help business owners find entrepreneurial confidence. She went from bankrupt to Boss Babe when she took her first company from zero to three million in less than three years without ditching her life to do it. She owns three other businesses that have accumulated assets of over three million and growing by the day.
Ednesha begins the episode by telling Diana all about her survivalist camping weekend that is coming up...
2021-04-061h 01BeWELLEp 057 – Legal Learning CenterWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Jolene Blackbourn to discuss mental health in the legal field.
Jolene Blackbourn is a California attorney who left her senior level position at a Fortune 100 company to help students graduate from college and law school in less time, with less debt and with less stress so they can live the life they always dreamed. She has been advising law students since she was one herself and has been giving speeches at universities for 20 years.
Jolene starts off the episode by explaining her stance on law school and the en...
2021-03-3052 minBeWELLEp 056 – Diet Culture with Wellness LatelyWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Dana Barron and Bridget Shannon of Wellness Lately to discuss diet culture and its impacts on mental health.
Bridget Shannon and Dana Barron are the Founders of Wellness Lately. They help women stop binge eating and obsessing about food every day. Their mission is to reclaim wellness from diet culture. And their work is rooted in body liberation and food freedom, helping women all over the world escape the painful diet-binge cycle and embrace true well-being. Through their coaching programs, events and community they teach the principles of...
2021-03-2357 minBeWELLEp 055 – Empowering Women to Empower GirlsWelcome back to BeREAL! Diana is back in the studio with Ednesha! Joining the two today is Melody Pourmoradi the founder of GiRLLiFE. She joins the team today to discuss profitable girl empowerment.
Melody Pourmoradi is an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom and the creator of the GiRLiFE Certification Program: A platform that trains women to create profitable girls empowerment businesses. Her greatest goal is for every young girl and woman to find her own voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside-out.
Melody begins the episode by explaining the goals of GiRLiFE. She defines th...
2021-03-1659 minBeWELLEp 054 – Black Woman Be Whole Takeover with Alex ElleWelcome back to BeREAL! This week marks the final episode of the Black Woman Be Whole takeover. Ednesha, Kim, and Marquia are joined this week by Alex Elle. Alex was on BeREAL last year, but she is back again to talk more about self care for black women.
Alexandra Elle is an author & wellness consultant living in the Washington, DC metro area with her husband and children. Writing came into her life by way of therapy and the exploration of healing through journaling. Quarterly, Alex teaches workshops and retreats centered around assisting others in finding their voices through storytelling, poetry, a...
2021-03-091h 00BeWELLEp. 053 – Black Woman Be Whole Takeover with Marla Renee StewartWelcome back to the Black Woman Be Whole takeover on BeREAL! On the penultimate episode of this takeover, Ednesha, Kim, and Marquia are joined by Marla Renee Stewart to discuss sexuality, kink, and sexual confidence in Black women. Good thing Diana isn’t here this week (there’s a lot of “applesauce” talk)!
Marla Renee Stewart, MA is a sexologist, coach, and author who runs her own sexuality education company, Velvet Lips, and is also a Co-Founder of the Sex Down South Conference. She has studied human sexuality for more than 20 years and has given over 500 workshops all over the world. S...
2021-03-0259 minBeWELLEp 050 – Black Women Be Whole TakeoverWelcome back to BeREAL! This week we mix things up a little and Ednesha is coming to you without Diana. Ednesha is joined by the amazing Kimberly Moore and Marquia Farmer to announce their brand new podcast Black Woman Be Whole! To celebrate the new podcast and Black History Month, the women at Black Woman Be Whole will be taking over the BeREAL podcast for the entire month of February.
Ednesha begins the episode by explaining how Black Woman Be Whole will be different than BeREAL. She highlights that she will not be coming to the new podcast as a...
2021-02-0953 minBeWELLEp 049 – Adoption and MotherhoodWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Kimberly Daniels to discuss adoption and motherhood.
Kimberly is a Brooklyn based Board Certified Holistic Health Counselor with a Master’s degree in Psychology and over 10 years of professional experience. She is the founder of Wellness by Kimberly, a Holistic Wellness and Mindset Coaching practice that transforms the lives of women through a combination of energy and mindfulness work, practical psychology, and nutritional counseling.
Kimberly begins the episode by giving a little backstory on herself and her partner. Her partner was adopted, and so they planned to have one...
2021-02-0246 minBeWELLBeREAL Small Talks: The Importance of Mental Health for LeadershipWelcome back to BeREAL! In this minisode, Diana and Ednesha are joined by BeWELL’s very own, Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, to discuss mental health in the workplace and in positions of leadership.
As a psychotherapist, Dr. Rodriguez has experience working with clients facing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, and major life transitions. In addition to working in private practice, she has also completed her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, is a certified running coach, has worked as an imagine consultant, and is active on the mental health team at her church. Her experiences in these areas allow her to uni...
2021-01-3029 minBeWELLEp 048 – Kindbody: Fertility and Family PlanningWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Dr. Christie Messenger from KindBody to discuss fertility and family planning.
Dr. Christie Messenger received her undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Psychology from the University of Missouri – Columbia where she then continued on to pursue her medical degree. She completed her residency at Mt Sinai Hospital fulfilling a lifelong dream of living and working in Manhattan. Dr Messenger is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
At KindBody, they believe that everyone should have access to convenient, affordable fertility and family planning. This belief is wha...
2021-01-261h 00BeWELLEp 047 – Holistic Wellness with Dr. Kim AndrewsWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Dr. Kim Andrews to discuss holistic wellness, spirituality within psychotherapy, and life coaching.
Dr. Kim Andrews has extensive experience in integrative and supportive therapeutic counseling with a strong background in psychosocial dynamics, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Buddhist Psychology. She has worked in a variety of settings as a therapist with adults and teens in both inpatient and outpatient facilities and programs, incarceration programs, and mandated treatment programs. Currently, she is working for herself in private practice.
Dr. Kim begins the episode by explaining how she met Diana and b...
2021-01-1942 minBeWELLEp 046 – How to Choose a TherapistWelcome back to BeREAL! This week Diana and Ednesha are joined once again by BeWELL’s very own, Jess. The trio is here to discuss how to choose a therapist that fits your needs and schedule.
Diana starts off the episode by explaining how many people seek therapy beginning in January, because of new year’s resolutions. The three women then all share their first experiences with therapy, and how they found their first therapists. Diana found hers through a phone book. Jess found hers by researching different specialities. Ednesha found her first therapist during grad school and through campus reso...
2021-01-1253 minBeWELLEp 045 – Your Boundless Intentions in 2021Happy New Year! Welcome back to BeREAL’s first episode of 2021.To celebrate, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Kara Ladd and Alyssa Brieloff of Boundless Creatives to discuss spiritual consulting and 2021 intentions.
Kara Ladd is the CEO of conscious conglomerate, Boundless, that includes Boundless Creatives, her boutique purpose-driven consultancy and Boundless by Kara (@boundlessbykara), her mindful lifestyle personal brand. Ladd began her career working in the fashion closets of Cosmopolitan but later pivoted back into editorial. On a personal note, Ladd is a one-in-a-million synovial sarcoma cancer survivor. Her traumatic, yet enlightening, health journey was the conscious conduit that bui...
2021-01-0546 minBeWELLEp 044 – Our Favorite Things of 2020Welcome back to BeREAL! To close off 2020, Diana and Ednesha are interviewed by BeREAL producer Don to discuss the year in review.
To begin the year in review, Don takes Diana and Ednesha back to the creation of BeREAL. Ednesha goes over her initial feelings towards the podcast back in March and how she believed she would only be a part-time host. Now, a year later, she is the full time co-host alongside Diana. Diana talks about her initial vision of the podcast: that it would be a podcast with honest conversations about mental health in order to break stigmas. B...
2020-12-2947 minBeWELLEp 043 – Setting Yourself Up for Success After a Year of DisappointmentWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by BeREAL’s Jess Seavor. The team is here this week to do a mental health recap of 2020 and give advice on how to find success in 2021.
The women begin by retelling what they remember from the onset of the pandemic in March. Ednesha tells about the last patient she saw and how she had in her head that they would see eachother again in person within a few weeks. It is now nine months since then and they have not yet had an in person session again. Ednesha al...
2020-12-2244 minBeWELLEp 042 – Talking Yoga, Body Positivity, and Community with Paris AlexandraWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Paris Alexandra to discuss diversity within the yoga community and body positivity.
Paris Alexandra is an Artist and Creative Wellness Practitioner (IIN). As a 200 hour Registered Yoga teacher (RTY) & Healing Arts facilitator, Paris utilizes song, poetry, and movement to inspire self love and transform narratives in beauty, health, & the arts. As a wellness practitioner she supports curvy athletes and creatives in growing lifestyle habits that honor the body, increase vitality, and ignite their creative lives.
Paris begins the episode by introducing herself and her yoga practice, BK Yoga Cl...
2020-12-1546 minBeWELLEp 041 – The Power of a Purpose Driven MissionWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Dani DeAngelo and Jacey Lambros to discuss mental health and fitness, as well as physical health and confidence. Dani and Jacey are the founders of the Tri-state Area fitness company, Jane DO.
Jane DO is a fitness brand crafted by former Radio City Rockettes Jacey Lambros and Danielle DeAngelo. Knowing firsthand that it takes a comprehensive cross training regime to be the most powerful version of yourself, they developed a workout that offers variety and caters to every woman. Jane DO has women reaching new levels of strength...
2020-12-0851 minBeWELLEp 040 – Setting Boundaries: Holidays, Family, Friends and MoreWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha speak with each other (no special guest today) about the mental health effects of the holiday season. They discuss how to set appropriate boundaries and how to craft traditions that suit your own needs.
Ednesha begins the episode by telling Diana about her Thanksgiving holiday. She discusses how she went to Florida with her family in an attempt to save some traditions this year, as many have been cancelled due to COVID. She highlights the importance of taking all necessary precautions when traveling and visiting family during this time, and how...
2020-12-0250 minBeWELLEp 039 – The Importance of DadsWelcome back to BeREAL! This week Diana and Ednesha are joined by two dads, Darren Carter and John Palau, to discuss all things fatherhood. We’ve had many moms on the show before but now it's time to talk about the paternal side of parenting. The two fathers are here to discuss their journey to fatherhood and what it’s like being a dad during a pandemic.
Darren Carter describes himself as an imperfect man who is here to share his insights as a husband, father (foster and adoptive) follower of Christ, and an adult with ADHD. He currently has three...
2020-11-2459 minBeWELLEp 038 – Post Election Conversation: Parenting, Politics, and Your WellbeingWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Diana Limongi to discuss post election fatigue, pandemic exhaustion, and parenting during COVID.
Diana Limongi is a bilingual nonprofit professional, blogger, activist, podcaster and Latina mom. On her blog she writes about motherhood, life in NYC and raising bilingual and multicultural kids. Her podcast, Parenting and Politics, seeks to inform, inspire and empower parents to take action and make a difference. As a nonprofit professional and activist, Diana has experience in digital content creation and organizing, working with organizations that help mothers, children and families. She has worked...
2020-11-1754 minBeWELLTherapist Roundtable Minisode 01 with Gillian Lichter, LMHCWelcome back to BeREAL! This week we have something special: it’s our first minisode! In these minisodes, our therapists will have a roundtable discussion about a certain topic of the week. This week, join Diana, Ednesha, and Gillian Lichter (BeWELL Psychotherapy’s very own) to discuss the idea of identity crisis. They will cover how identity changes as one’s life changes and how identity changes due to factors outside one’s control, such as a pandemic.
Gillian begins the episode by giving a little background on her work as a psychotherapist. She explains how she initially worked with a LGBTQIA...
2020-11-1627 minBeWELLEp 036 – Are You Ready to Go Beyond?Welcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Randi Zinn to discuss female empowerment and “going beyond.”
Randi Zinn is an author, mindfulness and wellness expert, podcast host and founder of the Going Beyond Movement and Beyond Mom. The Going Beyond movement grants women permission to step in, step up, and enter a curious dialogue with their life. Her platform offers: The Going Beyond Podcast, LIVE podcast events, community building events, dynamic social media storytelling, and retreats for women. She is a regularly featured expert interviewed by the media, and has been featured in Women@Forbes, Huff...
2020-11-1052 minBeWELLEp 035 – Getting to the Heart of Soul CoachingWelcome back to BeREAL! This week Diana and Ednesha are joined by Sydney Silver to discuss soul coaching, business coaching, and the differences between coaching and therapy. As a coach, Sydney is driven to help people realize their fullest potential. She integrates her spiritual and recovery-based life-skill strategies in service of helping clients balance the everyday demands of career, relationships, and personal goals.
At the start of the episode, Sydney explains her role as a soul coach and how she got into the practice. She tells how her journey into coaching began when she was diagnosed with cancer in her...
2020-11-0353 minBeWELLEp 034 – Therapist Round Table: A Conversation About Recovery with BeckyWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by BeWELL Psychotherapy’s very own Becky. She joins the hosts today to discuss substance abuse, recovery, and her own journey with alcohol addiction.
Becky has a diverse background working with clients of all walks of life. In addition to working in private practice where she treats individuals, couples, and families; she also provides psychotherapy to individuals as an alternative to incarceration. She has also worked with former street homeless adults with severe and persistent mental health issues. Rebecca specializes in treating substance abuse issues, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, moo...
2020-10-2748 minBeWELLEp 033 – The Happiness Perspective with Farris FakhouryWelcome back to The BeREAL Podcast! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by physical therapist Farris Fakhoury to discuss physical therapy, his new book, and his practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Farris is a physical therapist in a neurological rehab setting. He is also the author of “The Happiness Perspective” being published in December 2020. The premise of his book is happiness and the common threads his patients exhibit to help them unlock their happiness in recovery.
Farris begins the episode with a little backstory into how he got into physical therapy. He explains that it began back when he was a...
2020-10-2050 minBeWELLEp 032 – Yellow Vibrations: When You Need Help Getting HelpThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Christian Ziraldo to discuss the role of therapist matchmaking, and many of the nuances that come with selecting the perfect therapist for yourself.
Christian Ziraldo is the founder of Yellow Vibrations, a mental health advocate, and a former school counselor. After earning her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling, she got married, moved from Detroit, MI to Oakland, CA, and tried to find a therapist to help her manage the changes that were taking place in her life. Navigating the insurance company and finding a therapist that fit...
2020-10-1355 minBeWELLEp 031 – The BeREAL Team Gets UncomfortableWelcome back to BeREAL! This week Diana and Ednesha are joined by the rest of the BeREAL team, Jessica Seavor and Don Jackson, to discuss the anxieties that the team has faced throughout the creation of this podcast.
Acting as moderator, Don asks Jessica about her fears of coming onto the show for the first time after working behind the scenes in the past. Jessica talks about the nerves she had regarding her fears that she would sound stupid when put up against Diana and Ednesha. Diana shares similar anxieties when they have someone on the show who she deems mo...
2020-10-0658 minBeWELLEp 030 – Aging with Grace: Lorraine C. Ladish #vivafiftyWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Lorraine C. Ladish to discuss her history with an eating disorder, being your best self at fifty, and overcoming adversity.
Lorraine is a 21st Century Communicator, helping empower women and others to achieve their goals. She is the founder and CEO of Viva Fifty! a bilingual community that celebrates being 50+. She has worked as an editor and social media coordinator for a number of online publications. She’s a content creator and regular contributor to NBCNews, Huffpost, AARP, Babycenter and Mom.me. She has contributed to People en Espa...
2020-09-291h 01BeWELLEp 029 – A Special and Intimate Conversation with Alex Elle, Author, Wife, Mother, Community as Self CareWelcome back to the BeREAL podcast! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Alex Elle to discuss all things self care and how to get in touch with your own needs.
Alex Elle is an author & wellness consultant living in the Washington, DC metro area with her husband and children. Writing came into her life by way of therapy and the exploration of healing through journaling. Quarterly, Alex teaches workshops and retreats centered around assisting others in finding their voices through storytelling, poetry, and narrative writing rooted in truth without shame. Her mission is to build community & self-care practices t...
2020-09-221h 03BeWELLEp 028 – Real Talk with Christine Gutierrez, LMHC – Author, Therapist, and Change Maker Talks About You as the DiosaThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Christine Gutierrez to discuss soul work and soul healing.
Christine Gutierrez, MA, LMHC is a Latina licensed psychotherapist, life coach and expert in love addiction, trauma, abuse, and self- esteem. Gutierrez, is also the author of the #1 best selling book I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul. Christine is also the co-founder of The Soul Book Masterclass where she helps people find their soul's voice and turn it into a book. Through her work, Christine offers private coaching, group coaching, an...
2020-09-1550 minBeWELLEp 027 – Sometime You Just Have to Laugh: Laughter for Your Mental Health with Comedian Jori O’NealeThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Jori O’Neale to discuss comedy and how laughter is beneficial to mental health.
Jori O'Neale, is an accomplished comedian with experience at some of the best comedy clubs in New York City. She has performed at comedy clubs such as Comix, the famed Caroline's Comedy Club and garnished weekly laughs at "Hot Pudge Sunday's" comedy special at Laugh Lounge. Jori is a rising star among local comedians. She attended Comix Comedy School before performing at multiple comedy circuits in New York City and here on Long island. She is a f...
2020-09-0858 minBeWELLEp 026 – How COVID has Impacted Dance with Allie Beach of Broadway Dance CenterWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Allie Beach to discuss the arts, virtual learning, and being a parent during a pandemic.
ALLIE BEACH is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and has been a proud part of the Broadway Dance Center family for over 15 years as the Director of Youth Programming. She was a competitive dancer since the age of 6 and still enjoys taking classes regularly. Allie received her Bachelor's degree in Communication from Marymount Manhattan College and her Master's degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University.
Allie begins the episode by wal...
2020-09-0150 minBeWELLEp 025 – Deep Dive into Couples and Communication with Veronica VaitiWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Veronica Vaiti to discuss all things couples counseling, both in and out of a pandemic.
Veronica Vaiti, LCSW-R, CCATP is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bhava Therapy Group, a group private psychotherapy practice with offices in Midtown Manhattan and Riverdale, NY and now also providing Teletherapy. Veronica deeply values and respects the unique life journey each and every person she encounters is on. Whether working with a couple, an individual or a team of professionals at an organization, Veronica provides a safe and open space in which h...
2020-08-2554 minBeWELLEp 024 – Let’s talk About Sex with Andrea DresserWelcome back to BeREAL. This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Andrea Dresser to discuss sex therapy, both what you can expect as a therapist and as a patient.
Andrea Dresser has spent over twenty years involved in community health as a Health Educator, Consultant and Mental Health Advocate. Since graduating with a Masters Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy in 2009, she worked in various agency settings and started a private practice in 2011. She continued her education to become a Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT (American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists). Married, Andrea has two grown s...
2020-08-1854 minBeWELLEp 023 – Communication During Quarantine with Arianna EisenbergThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by a third member of BeWELL Psychotherapy, Arianna Eisenberg. Ariana is here this week to discuss communication during COVID-19. She focuses mainly on communication between significant others, but also offers tips on how to better communicate with your friends and family. Arianna is a Psychotherapist and Clinical supervisor in New York City- at BeWell- working to help people find their best selves in therapy so they can further their lives outside of therapy.
Arianna begins by explaining some common roadblocks to communication that people are likely to experience anytime, not just d...
2020-08-1157 minBeWELLEp 022 – Mental Health Within the Latinx Community with Jessica PerezThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Jessica Perez to continue the discussion on Minority Mental Health Month. Jessica is here to discuss the mental health counseling experience of the Latinx community.
Jessica B Perez, Latina from North Philadelphia. Jessica received her MSW in NYC where she started her career in Social work working with families from Lower East side Manhattan and Bedsty Brooklyn. Jessica moved back to Philadelphia,PA to continue her work in the predominantly Latinx/Hispanic community by managing an at-risk youth program funded by the city of Philadelphia providing supportive and therapy services. In...
2020-08-041h 04BeWELLEp 021 – Mental Wellness for Black Men with Zakia WilliamsThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Zakia Williams to discuss her practice, Black Men Heal, and how it furthers a conversation about Black men and mental health.
Zakia Williams began her career in the mental health field over 17 years ago after completing an undergraduate degree at Temple University. In 2001, she successfully earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Business. She is currently in the second year of her master’s program in counseling. Zakia Williams is the President and CEO of Interface Psych Services. Her mission is to educate and remove the stigma sur...
2020-07-281h 03BeWELLEp 020 – Black Women Wellness with Kimberly MooreThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Kimberly Moore to discuss Black women wellness and self-care.
Along with Ednesha, Kim is the Co- Creator of Black Woman Be Whole a service that focuses on mental health and self care advocacy for Black Women. BWBW provides services for Black Women to gather and explore their healing, joy, connection and sisterhood in judgement free spaces. She has produced a documentary short film about mental health in the Black community, and her show on Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Convos with Kim, interviews women of color who are doing their part to m...
2020-07-211h 04BeWELLEp 019 – Pan-Asian Mental Health with Carrie ZhangThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednehsa are joined by Carrie Zhang. This episode is continuing on the theme of Minority Mental Health Month from last week, and Carrie is here to discuss Pan-Asian mental health.
Carrie Zhang is the founder of the Asian Mental Health Project, an initiative that aims to educate and empower Pan-Asian communities in making mental healthcare more accessible. Founded in 2019, the project currently uses social media, multimedia content creation and community events to de-stigmatize topics of mental health, critical social issues and provide tangible resources. Carrie is a graduate from the University of Southern California, wi...
2020-07-1454 minBeWELLEp 018 – Black Mental Health Advocate with Brittany ByrdThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Brittany Byrd to celebrate Minority Mental Health Month and highlight Black mental health. Brittany Byrd is a #blackmentalhealthadvocate who encourages everyone to take the time to focus on their mental health and wellness while navigating their own personal journey.
The first half of the episode covers Brittany’s prior experience with the mental health profession. She recalls her first experiences with therapy from when she was nine to when she was in college. Brittany addresses many of the thoughts she had, and that many other Black people have as well, tha...
2020-07-071h 06BeWELLEp 017 – Student Mental Health During a Pandemic w/ Dr. Michael LindseyOur Guest:
This week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Dr. Michael Lindsey. The episode focuses on how to uplift student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Michael Lindsey is the Executive Director at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research in the NYU Silver School of Social Work. Dr. Lindsey has multiple lines of research at the moment, but his work focuses on how to improve mental health experiences for the youth, especially in schools. He also works with moms who have PTSD and require mental health interventions through the program Save Mothers, Save Children.
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2020-06-3054 minBeWELLEp 016 – Minority Mental Health MonthDivya is back this week on BeREAL! She joins Diana and Ednesha in talking about Minority Mental Health Month. The episode covers a wide range of issues pertaining to minorities seeking therapy treatment, from wealth to cultural stigmas and all things in between.
The episode begins with the ladies discussing their quarantine situations, and what they plan on doing once restrictions are loosened. After the introductions, the clinicians get into the topic of how to train culturally competent therapists. Ednesha brings up the fact that therapy is not “one size fits all,” yet most treatment models are centered around white patien...
2020-06-231h 06BeWELLEp 15 – Racial Bias as a Mental Health Issue with Anu GuptaThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Anu Gupta to discuss racial bias in society and the workplace.
Anu Gupta is a lawyer, scientist, and the Founder & CEO of Be More. Be More is building a movement of wise and compassionate people who are driving equity and belonging by addressing the root causes of racial and gender bias. Anu is a sought-after expert in breaking bias, adult learning, and psychosocial well-being. He has logged over 10,000 hours of meditation and developed Be More’s novel data-driven methodology after conducting decade-long research on the causes of and solutions to rac...
2020-06-171h 02BeWELLEp 014 – Coping with Emotional and Physical Clutter with Laurie PalauThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Laurie Palau from the podcast This ORGANIZED Life to discuss emotional clutter and the importance of being organized.
Laurie Palau is the author of the book HOT MESS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING ORGANIZED, host of the popular weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and founder of Simply B Organized-a lifestyle company helping people live simply and work smarter. Her advice has been featured in national publications including Real Simple & The New York Times. Laurie speaks on the topics of clutter, parenting, and entrepreneurship. Her CLUTTER CLINIC™ is a nationwide workshop pro...
2020-06-091h 05BeWELLEp 013 – The Power of Owning Your Story with Heather BoxThis week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Heather Box to discuss the importance of owning your personal story.
Heather Box is the co-founder of the Million Person Project. Since 2011, the Million Person Project has helped over 3000 change makers from 70 countries tell their stories. She have prepared Ugandan farmers to speak at the United Nations, coached social entrepreneurs for their first TED talks, and helped first‐time writers craft powerful magazine and newspaper articles. In 2019, Heather published a book, How Your Story Sets You Free with her partner and co-founder of the Million Person Project, Julian Mocine-McQueen. Heather and...
2020-06-0256 minBeWELLEp 012 – Yoga, Pregnancy, and Ednesha’s Big Reveal with Liz BuehlerOn this week’s episode of BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Liz Buehler Walker, Diana’s longtime friend.
Liz Buehler Walker is a mom, yoga teacher (specializing in Pre- and Post-Natal) and most recently a labor organizer with Unionize Yoga. With 20 years of experience teaching yoga in NYC, Liz has been around the block more than a few times -- as a teacher in small community and corporate studios, co-founder and co-director of Yoga High with Mel Russo, teacher trainer, mentor, and one of the organizers of the first ever yoga union.
Liz begins by explaining how her practic...
2020-05-2658 minBeWELLep 011 – A Look at the Disproportionate Effects COVID-19 is having on Black and Brown Communities with guest Brian SalesOn this week’s episode of BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Ednesha’s friend, Brian Sales, to discuss the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on black and brown communities. Brian Sales is a scholar of black culture living near the D.C. area in Virginia. He has worked in higher education, human services, and youth mentorship.
This episode covers many issues that currently do not have an adequate amount of dialogue around them. Your hosts discuss the use of the term “essential worker,” and how it puts a positive spin on a darker reality. Minority workers in urban areas fill a la...
2020-05-191h 01BeWELLEp 010 – Thriving Professionally Amidst the Chaos with Amina AlTaiThis week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Amina AlTai to discuss doing business during the pandemic, and how to continue to thrive professionally.
Amina AlTai is a holistic business and mindset coach. She is the first social entrepreneur to successfully create a methodology that supports the health of a business and its people at the same time. After spending a decade grappling with a fast-paced career in marketing and two autoimmune diseases, Amina hit burnout. In hopes of healing her own life, she sought training in nutrition, fitness and mindfulness and her goal became to teach others how to b...
2020-05-1259 minBeWELLEp 009 – Beauty is Health Made Visual with Guest Dawn TardifIn this episode of The BeREAL Podcast, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Dawn Tardif to discuss Ayurveda Medicine.
Dawn Tardif, Founder and President of BodiScience Wellness Center & Spa in Beverley, MA, has more than 29 years in the health, wellness and spa industry. Ms. Tardif earned her degree in Ayurvedic Medicine from the International Ayurvedic Institute in 1999. She studied with top Ayurvedic leaders, in her pursuit to become a master in the field of wellness. Ms. Tardif also holds certifications in Allopathic Medicine from the Boston University Mini-Medical School as well as Anti-aging Nutrition and Clinical Aromatherapy.
Dawn brings her exp...
2020-05-051h 12BeWELLEp 008 The Collective Feeling – Grief: A Conversation with Diana and EdneshaIn this episode of the BeREAL Podcast, Diana and Ednesha answer questions about grief, guided by the BeREAL producer, Don.
The duo discuss the many different forms of grief that many people are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. They address grief due to the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of feeling safe, and the loss of routine. They highlight that it is important during this time to find ways to talk through grief, because many people cannot grieve together, and instead must experience the stages whilst in self-isolation. They go over different responses t...
2020-04-281h 01BeWELLEp 007 – The Power of Group and Ednesha’s First DateOn this episode of the BeREAL Podcast, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Sean Grover, LCSW to discuss group therapy both in person and online.
Sean Grover is a psychotherapist and author with 25 years experience leading therapy groups and working with parents. Sean’s parenting book, WHEN KIDS CALL THE SHOTS: How to Seize Control from Your Darling Bully--and Enjoy Parenting Again was named Best New Nonfiction from Publishers Weekly and has also been published in Chinese, Korean, and Russian. Sean’s Psychology Today parenting blog has gathered three and a half million reads and he has been a featured guest...
2020-04-2157 minBeWELLEp 006 Relationships, Social Distance Dating, and I’ll Circle Back to ThatOn this week’s episode of the BeREAL Podcast, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Melanie Stitt to further discuss social isolation and what dating is like during a pandemic. Melanie is a licensed social worker with the BeWELL Psychotherapy team in Manhattan, and she runs a private practice in Philadelphia as well.
The team of therapists dive into the topic of social isolation and examine it from all angles. They discuss the trials some people might be facing if they live alone as well as the issues that can arise from sharing space with others during this time. The trio...
2020-04-141h 07BeWELLEp 005 Home, Work and Schooling, Life in a Pandemic with Special Guest Jamie LiebermanEpisode 5 of The BeREAL Podcast is all about the new normal! Diana and Ednesha are joined by Jamie Lieberman from the FearLess Business Podcast. Jamie is an attorney and mother of two, and with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, both of her roles have gone digital.
Jamie shares her tips for working from home while managing your kids newly-online learning. The trio discuss how to overcome the hurdles imposed by the coronavirus, such as the lack of you-time, limited face-to-face socialization, and heightened anxiety. For the second half of the episode, Diana and Ednesha are interviewed by the BeREAL...
2020-04-071h 01BeWELLEp 004 Vacation, Pandemic and a Lockdown Walk Into a BarDisclaimer: This episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago, before New York City issued a shelter in place order as a means to combat the COVID-19 virus. The team here at BeWell does not advise traveling at this time or visiting places where many people will gather. The hosts and the guest for this episode have changed their ideas of how to maintain a healthy mind during this pandemic. We will continue to tell listeners to go outside as it complies with what each state or county has ordered, but people must practice physical distancing and avoid places with...
2020-03-3144 minBeWELLEp 003 Let’s Talk Our New Normal – Social/Physical DistancingIn episode three of The BeREAL Podcast, Diana and Ednesha cover the inception of the podcast and relate it to a discussion about the ways to maintain good mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Routine becomes a big issue that is covered in this episode, because maintaining as normal of a routine as possible during this time is critical for a healthy mind. Your hosts examine the possible mental health implications posed by the coronavirus, and highlight the ways that this extra free time can be used to be productive and experiment with new mindfulness activities. The conversation turns back...
2020-03-2445 minBeWELLEp 001 A Chat With Diana GasperoniWelcome to the BeReal podcast. I am your host, Diana Gasperoni. I am a visionary psychotherapist, CEO and Founder of BeWell Psychotherapy and BeHer programs. Along with my amazing co-hosts Ednesha Saulsbury and Divya Robbin, each week, we will talk about the journey of mental health wellness.
2020-03-1837 minBeWELLEp 000 Getting To Know The BeREAL TeamHi, I’m Diana Gasperoni. I am the host of BeReal. I am super excited to be here. I am a psychotherapist in New York City and the CEO and Founder of the BeWell Psychotherapy Group. We are all about just being. This podcast is about just being human and what that means. Therapy is really important to me. It’s been a part of my life for a very long time.
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