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Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealHow Self-Preservation Transforms Lives: Nicole Burbank on Prioritizing WellnessHow Self-Preservation Transforms Lives: Nicole Burbank on Prioritizing Wellness Episode Number: 35 Today, in Season 2 Episode 35 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, I am joined by Peak Performance and Transformation Coach, Nicole Burbank. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from overwhelm and burnout to a life of empowerment, self-care, and balance. In this episode, we discuss the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies, creating intentional self-care rituals, and overcoming limiting beliefs that keep women stuck. Nicole’s wisdom encourages listeners to take a step back, set boundaries, and fill their own cup so they can show up fu...2024-10-0146 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealHow to Predict and Prevent Common Food Allergies in Babies: Proactive Healthcare with Early Detection from MyOr CareSeason 2 Episode 33 How to Predict and Prevent Common Food Allergies in Babies: Proactive Healthcare with Early Detection from MyOr Care In Today's Episode: Today, in Season 2 Episode 33 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we are joined by Jana Pitcock, the lead dietitian at MyOr Care. Jana shares groundbreaking insights into allergy prevention in infants, focusing on how we can predict and potentially prevent serious allergic reactions in children. With her personal experience as a mother and a registered dietitian with over 17 years of expertise, Jana explains how MyOr Care uses advanced...2024-09-2443 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealThe Power of Music for Baby's Development: Insights into Infant Learning and BondingSeason 2 Episode 32 The Power of Music for Baby's Development: Insights into Infant Learning and Bonding Today's Episode: Today, in Season 2 Episode 32 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we are joined by Mary Goodman from Musicology. Mary shares her expertise on the profound impact music has on infant development and parent-child bonding. What We're Talking About: - The benefits of integrating music into your baby's daily routine - How music supports cognitive and emotional development in infants - Practical tips for...2024-09-1752 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealWhy Every Expecting Parent Needs a Doula: Support, Mindset, and Pain ReliefSeason 2 Episode 31 Today, in Season 2 Episode 31 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we dive deep into why every expecting parent needs a doula to provide support, mindset preparation, and pain relief during childbirth. Dena and Ursula discuss the benefits of having a doula present through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Whether you're a first-time parent or preparing for your second or third child, having a doula by your side can transform the birthing experience. Key Points Discussed: The Role of a Doula: Ursula explains what a doula is and how they provide crucial e...2024-09-1049 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealWhy 'Bouncing Back' Is Overrated: Redefining Postpartum Fitness by Nourishing Your Body and MindSeason 2 Episode 30 Why 'Bouncing Back' Is Overrated: Redefining Postpartum Fitness by Nourishing Your Body and Mind with Amanda Casillo In this enlightening episode, Empower 2 Heal Podcast Host Dena Tibsherany is joined by Amanda Casillo of Fit by Amanda, a fitness and nutrition coach specializing in pre and postpartum wellness. They dive deep into the relationship between food, fitness, and how our bodies communicate with us, particularly during and after pregnancy. Amanda shares her journey, insights on mindful eating, and practical strategies for reconnecting with your body, understanding its signals, and nourishing it in ways that...2024-09-0358 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealMothering the Mother: Transforming Motherhood from the Inside OutToday, in Season 2 Episode 29 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, host Dena Tibsherany and guest Perinatal Mental Health Therapist Karissa Whitlatch dive deep into the concept of "mothering the mother" and the importance of self-care beyond the traditional roles of motherhood. They discuss how crucial it is for mothers to reconnect with their own identities outside of their roles as caregivers and professionals. Together, they explore the challenges of balancing personal growth with the demands of motherhood, emphasizing the need to create space for self-reflection, grieving old identities, and nurturing the evolving self. Key Takeaways:2024-08-2741 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealStarting Your Day Right: Intentional Practices for Busy MomsSeason 2 Episode 28 Starting Your Day Right: Intentional Practices for Busy Moms Today, in Season 2 Episode 28 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we are talking about the one SIMPLE thing that can make the biggest impact on your day. Empower 2 Heal Podcast host, Dena Tibsherany will be guiding you through conceptualizing how you can effectively and efficiently adapt to your days with this quick, easy, and simple life hack. In this episode, Dena shares her personal insights and experiences on the importance of starting the day with intention. She reflects on the b...2024-08-2033 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealFinding Light in Darkness: The Power of Choosing HopeSeason 2 Episode 27 Finding Light in Darkness: The Power of Choosing Hope In this deeply moving episode, Empower 2 Heal Post and Maternal Mental Health Therapist, Dena Tibhsernay, shares an intimate reflection on the profound importance of choosing hope, even in the most challenging and heartbreaking moments of life. Dena opens up about a time in her life when everything seemed to shatter—when she and her husband received a call that changed their lives forever. With raw emotion and vulnerability, dena takes us through the harrowing experience of nearly losing someone she loves de...2024-08-1333 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealHow Your Gut Health Affects Your Mental Health: Functional Medicine InsightsSeason 2 Episode 26 In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Julie from Soal Wellness about the profound connection between gut health and mental well-being. We delved into the importance of functional medicine, how our gut microbiome impacts our overall health, and practical steps to improve both gut and mental health. Key Takeaways: Importance of Gut Health: The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in our immune system, hormone production, and overall mental health. Overuse of antibiotics and exposure to toxins can disrupt gut...2024-08-0653 minThe Mindset/Mirror ConnectionThe Mindset/Mirror Connection#51: Navigating Perinatal Mental Health with Dena TibsheranyIn today's episode, we sit down with Dena Tibsherany from One World Empowered. Join us as we explore the role of a perinatal mental health professional, diving into how Dena supports clients through the significant life transitions associated with pregnancy and postpartum periods. We'll discuss trauma and treatment, and the importance of creating a comprehensive postpartum plan. **Please check out the 'Chapters' section below for topic timestamps.** About Dena: Dena Tibsherany, owner of One World Empowered, is a perinatal mental health certified therapist, coach...2024-08-0558 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealParenting with Compassion: Learning to Surrender and Embracing ImperfectionsSeason 2 Episode 25 Title: Parenting with Compassion: Learning to Surrender and Embracing Imperfections In this heartfelt episode, our host, Dena Tibsherany, shares a personal journey of learning to surrender and embrace imperfections, both in life and in parenting. Through a series of experiences, including a recording mishap and a poignant moment with her son, she explores the deep lessons of letting go, honoring emotions, and prioritizing what truly matters. This episode delves into the challenges of perfectionism, the beauty of imperfect moments, and the importance of compassion and understanding in parenting. 2024-07-3022 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealTransform Your Newborn Experience with Professional Postpartum CareSeason 2 Episode 24 Today's Episode: In this episode, we dive into the invaluable support systems available for new parents, featuring Marisa from Luxe Baby Custom Newborn Care. Join us as we discuss the multifaceted role of postpartum support specialists, the importance of community, and the myriad ways to prepare for the newborn season. Key Takeaways: Beyond Diapers and Feeding: Postpartum support specialists provide more than just basic care. They monitor the baby's health, ensure safe sleeping positions, and at Luxe Baby Custom Newborn Care they even identify early...2024-07-2342 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealBreaking Down Systemic Barriers in Black Maternal HealthcareSeason 2 Episode 23 Breaking Down Systemic Barriers in Black Maternal Healthcare Today we have an incredibly powerful and enlightening conversation with the inspiring Mych'Iayla Alexander, the CEO and founder of #TheWombKeeper. Mych'Iayla is a mother, an author, a Perinatal Mental Health Certified and Trauma Licensed Associate Counselor, Certified School Counselor, Certified Autism Specialist and Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula. What we're talking about: In this episode, we delve deep into the systemic barriers that Black women face in maternal healthcare. Mych'Iayla shares her personal experiences and...2024-07-1650 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealMaximizing Breast Milk Nutrients: Tirza Jova on Freeze-Drying BenefitsMaximizing Breast Milk Nutrients: Tirza Jova on Freeze-Drying Benefits Today, in Season 2 Episode 22 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we have a special guest, Tirza Jova, the founder of Milk by Mom LLC, a unique breast milk freeze-drying service based in Phoenix, Arizona. Tirza shares her journey as a breastfeeding mom and the inspiration behind Milk by Mom. She provides an in-depth look at the benefits and science of freeze-drying breast milk, explaining how it preserves nutrients and antibodies while offering a long shelf life. Tirza also discusses the logistics of how the service works...2024-07-0935 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealNavigating the Uncontrollable: Tips for Emotional Safety in Childbirth and PostpartumEmpower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2: Episode 21 Navigating the Uncontrollable: Tips for Emotional Safety in Childbirth and Postpartum If this episode resonates with you or someone you know, please like follow, leave a review, and share it with others. Join the no-obligation waitlist for the next cohort of the Empowered First Year program to prepare for the postpartum season. In this episode, Dena Tibsherany shares personal insights and experiences about the concept of safety during childbirth and the postpartum period. She discusses the emotional...2024-07-0221 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealTreating Postpartum Psychosis: Personal Stories and Professional AdviceNavigating Perinatal Mental Health with Ayla Perez Season 2 Episode 20 Today, in Season 2 Episode 20 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we dive into the intricacies of perinatal mental health with Ayla Perez, a dedicated therapist and shamanic practitioner. Ayla shares her personal journey with postpartum psychosis and the challenges of finding appropriate care and support. Together, we explore the importance of education, alternative healing modalities, and building a strong support system for mothers. What We're Talking About: Introduction to Ayla Perez Ayla's background...2024-06-251h 07Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealNext-Gen Baby Shower Registries: Innovating with Postpartum Care ServicesEmpower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 19 Next-Gen Baby Shower Registries: Innovating with Postpartum Care Services Episode Description:  In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative shift in how the next generation of parents approaches baby shower registries. Moving away from traditional gift-giving, our conversation focuses on prioritizing postpartum care services over material items. Join us as we explore the benefits of this modern approach and how it supports new parents during the critical postpartum period. Key Topics Covered: Rethinking B...2024-06-1850 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealPregnancy Challenges and Hypnobirthing: Our Birth JourneySeason 2 Episode 18 Today’s episode is all about our son’s birth story! My husband, Michael, is joining us today to partner with me in sharing our journey from conception to childbirth. This episode holds nothing back and is designed to normalize aspects of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth while finding the humor in things we can look back on. What we’re talking about... Endometriosis and the journey of being informed we likely won’t be able to conceive. Our surprise pregnancy The risk of a tubal pregnancy Hypnobirthing Childbirth and all its...2024-06-111h 00Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealUnderstanding the Mental Health Gut-Brain Connection PostpartumDownloads Grab your free resource library to guide you in learning about what labs you can request from your doctor, how you may be able to request your own labs, and to find online doctors who will support your functional medicine journey. Today's Episode: Today, in Season 2 Episode 17 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we delve into the profound connection between our gut and our brain. Join me as I share my personal journey through maternal mental health, exploring how healing my gut microbiome significantly improved my mental wellness. We discuss...2024-06-0426 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealHolistic Baby Sleep Solutions: Expert Insights from Specialist in 2024Empower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 16 Please subscribe and leave a review to help us spread this info far and wide! In this episode, we sit down with Certified Baby Led Sleep Specialist Lauren Fucci of Holistic Mama Sleep, to explore nurturing approaches to baby sleep. Lauren shares her expertise on why traditional sleep training may not be the best option for your baby and offers gentle, attachment-focused strategies to improve sleep for both babies and parents. Join us as we delve into the science of baby sleep...2024-05-2847 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealStrategies to Strengthen Your Relationship During the Newborn PhaseEmpower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 15 Strategies to Strengthen Your Relationship During the Newborn Phase What We're Talking About: In this episode, I'm joined by my hubby to dive into uncharted territory—our candid discussion on strengthening relationships during the newborn phase. We share personal stories, reveal untold experiences, and discuss the strategies that helped us navigate the challenges of new parenthood. Whether you're a new parent or preparing for the journey, these insights are designed to help you and your partner stay connected and supportive. ...2024-05-2159 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealSupporting New Moms: Key Strategies for Building Your VillageWhat We're Talking About: Join host Dena and her guests Jessica Hartley Woelkers & Keeley Bruner in a heartfelt conversation on the intricate journey of motherhood, focusing on the essential element of building a strong support system. From navigating the highs and lows to embracing the transformative experience of becoming a mother, they share personal anecdotes, insights, and actionable advice aimed at empowering new moms and those who support them. *Join our FREE virtual Empowered Mamas Support Group! Now offered through June 18th 2024.* About Our Guests: Guests: Jessica Hartley Woelkers...2024-05-141h 03Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEnjoy Motherhood: Strengthening Postpartum SupportEmpower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 13 Enjoy Motherhood: Strengthening Postpartum Support In today’s episode, we unravel the crucial yet often overlooked aspects of building protective factors during the postpartum period. As we navigate through the vulnerable transition into motherhood, understanding and strengthening these factors can greatly enhance both emotional and physical well-being. We delve into expert advice and share personal stories that illuminate the path to a more supported and resilient postpartum experience. What We're Talking About: -Defining Protective Factors: A breakdown of wh...2024-05-0741 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealDiscussions With a Midwife: A Postpartum Checklist for Creating Your Postpartum Care PlanEmpower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 12 Discussions With a Midwife: A Postpartum Checklist for Creating Your Postpartum Care Plan In this episode of the Empower 2 Heal Podcast, host and Maternal Mental Health Therapist and Coach, Dena Tibsherany, engages in a rich conversation with Jennifer Hoeprich, CPM, founder of Magical Mamas. Jennifer, a Licensed and Certified Professional Midwife, brings her expertise in perinatal primary care, combined with her roles as a Maternal Wellness Coach, Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, Certified Meditation Teacher, and Reiki Master teacher. Together, they explore the transformative journey of motherhood, with a particular...2024-04-301h 03Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealUnderstanding Perinatal PTSD: Healing and Moving ForwardUnderstanding Perinatal PTSD: Healing and Moving Forward Season 2 Episode 11 Today's Episode: Today, in Season 2 Episode 11 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we delve into the often overlooked topic of perinatal PTSD, exploring its causes, symptoms, and potential impacts on new mothers. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of this condition and discuss strategies for healing and moving forward. What We're Talking About: Recognizing the Signs of Perinatal PTSD: -Perinatal PTSD can arise from traumatic...2024-04-2354 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealDo I Have Postpartum Anxiety?Today's Episode: In Season 2 Episode 10 of the Empowered Heal Podcast, we delve into the complexities of postpartum anxiety. Highlighting its various manifestations beyond general anxiety, we explore its impact, symptoms, and prevalence, aiming to provide clarity and support for those navigating the postpartum journey. What We're Talking About: Postpartum Anxiety Overview: -Postpartum anxiety often coexists with postpartum depression, affecting about one in five individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period. -It extends beyond simple anxiety to encompass panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and post-traumatic...2024-04-1628 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealDo I Have Postpartum Depression?In this episode, we delve into the crucial question many new parents face: "Do I have postpartum depression?" We unravel the complexities of postpartum depression beyond common misconceptions, exploring its signs, symptoms, differentiating factors from baby blues, and risk factors. Additionally, we discuss treatment options, including therapy, medication, and holistic approaches, aiming to empower listeners with knowledge and resources for navigating this challenging phase of motherhood. Understanding Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression: -Baby blues typically occur within the first two...2024-04-0931 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealUnderstanding Mood Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum: Signs, Symptoms, and Support for Perinatal Mental HealthSeason 2 Episode 8 of the Empower 2 Heal Podcast Today's Episode In this heartfelt episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the world of understanding mood changes during pregnancy and postpartum AKA perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), shedding light on the challenges and complexities of motherhood that often go unspoken. With compassion and expertise, we explore the signs, symptoms, and solutions surrounding PMADs, emphasizing the importance of community, support, and self-care in the journey of motherhood. What We're Talking About: -Understanding PMADs...2024-04-0224 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEmpowering Maternal Mental Health: Diving into Maternal Mental WellbeingSeason 2 Episode 7 What We're Talking About: This episode delves into the often overlooked topic of maternal mental health, offering insights into the complexities of the postpartum experience, statistics on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and the importance of supportive community for mothers. Main Ideas: -Maternal mental health is a significant concern, with statistics showing high rates of postpartum depression and anxiety. -Postpartum struggles are not limited to sadness; they encompass a wide range of emotions and experiences. -Many individuals may not...2024-03-2617 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealStrengthening Relationships in Early Parenthood: Navigating the Journey of Becoming ParentsEmpower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of early parenthood, focusing on how this changes our relationships and ways we can support strengthening them. -Learn how the brain undergoes remarkable changes during this period, prioritizing the needs of the newborn. -Discover practical tips for balancing caregiving responsibilities with nurturing relationships with partners and friends. Key Points: Understanding Matrescence and Patrescence: -Matrescence and patrescence refer to the developmental stages parents undergo as they transition into parenthood. 2024-03-1915 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealHow Your Relationships Change When You Have a BabyHow Your Relationships Change When You Have a Baby Season 2 Episode 5 Today, in Season 2 Episode 5 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we delve into the impact that the developmental stage of matrescence has on our relationships. Key Points Covered: -Understanding the impact of matrescence on your relationship with yourself, your partners, and your friends. -Exploring the emotional rollercoaster of joy, grief, and identity shifts. -Navigating the challenges of maintaining relationships amidst the demands of motherhood. -Practical tips for maintaining relationships, communication with partners, and seeking support...2024-03-1220 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealWhat Happens During Matresence?Today's Episode: In Season 2 Episode 4 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we're delving into the transformative physical journey of matrescence.  What We're Talking About: - Matrescence: The Developmental Stage in Motherhood - The Physical Changes in Matrescence - The Start of Matrescence: Trying to Conceive and Pregnancy - The Postpartum Stage: Physical Recovery - Challenging the "Bounce Back" Culture - Embracing the Transformative Journey of Motherhood Main Ideas: 1. Matrescence - The Developmental Stage in M...2024-03-0513 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealHow Does A Woman's Brain Change After Childbirth?Unraveling the Mysteries of Mom Brain! In today’s episode we're delving into the intriguing realm of Mom Brain – or as some call it, Mommy Brain. Brace yourselves for a journey through the neurological changes that accompany motherhood, offering insights into what's normal, what to expect, and the duration of Mom Brain's effects. What we’re talking about... -The scientific research behind Mom Brain -Why mothers experience the phenomenon of Mom Brain -The multifaceted causes contributing to Mom Brain -The duration of Mom Brain's influence -The b...2024-02-2722 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealIntro to Season 2 "Empowered Motherhood" | Season 2 PremiereEpisode 1: Intro to Season 2:  Empowered Motherhood | Season 2 Premiere Today’s episode is an introduction to Season 2 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast. In this episode, we embark on a journey through empowered motherhood. Empower 2 Heal aims to provide a welcoming and supportive community for empowered motherhood. What we’re talking about... -An introduction to the empowered journey of motherhood. -Discover what to expect and how these episodes are designed for your convenience. -Discuss the challenges, joys, and real experiences of motherhood. -Breaking the taboos in mo...2024-02-2005 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealNavigating Matrescence: The Unspoken Journey into MotherhoodSeason 2 Episode 2 Navigating Matrescence: The Unspoken Journey into Motherhood In today's episode, we'll dive into the intriguing world of Matrescence, a term often unspoken but profoundly influential in the journey of motherhood. Join us in unveiling the secrets of Matrescence. Click, listen, and discover the extraordinary journey that is motherhood. What we’re talking about... -What "matrescence" is -Societies preparations for motherhood vs realistic needs -The Unspoken Challenge of Matrescence -The neurological impact of Matrescence -The relational impact of matrescence  ...2024-02-2013 minWhiskey & Work PodcastWhiskey & Work PodcastFrom 9-5 To Successful Motherhood Coach: How She Built It {Featuring Dena Tibsherany}Dena Tibsherany, a mental health clinical director turned entrepreneur, sits down with Kelsey to share about her podcasting journey that began with Kelsey’s Podcast with Soul course, how Dena created a meaningful product for mothers, and how she has grown her business to what it is today. Whether you are expecting a baby, already have kids, know and love someone in this transitional time of life, or just looking to hear how Dena created such a successful and impactful business, this episode is for you!    What we’re talking about… Dena was working...2023-08-2244 minComing From The HeartComing From The HeartOne World EMPOWERED: Navigating Postpartum and Maternal Mental Health Feat. Dena Tibsherany, LMSW and Mental Wellness CoachMeet Dena T., the digital creative behind the One World Empowered brand. Her vision and personal experience with postpartum led her to a trajectory of changing maternal mental health with a community of women who support one another through her parental workshops and Mamas Club. As Dena and I agreed, women’s health at every stage is not addressed properly due to lacking education and resources. All communities and different cultures are affected by postpartum and should be equally represented and supported. Thank you Dena for joining us on the podcast! Thank you for your voice in ill...2023-04-0249 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 47: Two Factors You Can’t Forget to Include in Your Healing JourneyToday’s episode is all about the two HUGE factors that I recently realized left out of my healing journey. Over the past 5 years I have done ALOT of work in my own healing journey, and it wasn’t until 2 weeks ago that I experienced two HUGE missing pieces of my healing puzzle. This is the last episode of season 1 and you’re NOT going to want to miss it! Join me as we recap this season, share some hints on what’s coming in Season 2, and learn two heavily overlooked yet powerful components to yoru hea...2021-09-3032 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 46: Hormones and Mental Health Featuring Audrey S. GeyerToday’s episode is all about how our hormones influence our mental health. Our featured guest, Audrey S. Geyer, is a Women’s Health Coach and Fertility Awareness Method Educator who teaches women how to become body literate and harness the hormones behind their menstrual cycles, mood, and denergy so that they can achieve their goals without PMS, mood swings, or burnout. In today’s episode we talk about what hormones are, how they interact with our bodies, what a female's hormone cycle is compared to a male’s, hormones in the postpartum season, and how you can heal the heal...2021-09-1454 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 45: The Happy Black Therapist with Chantelle OguadimmaToday’s episode is all about building your dreams out of necessity. Our guest, Chantelle Oguadimma, AKA The Happy Black Therapist, joins us to share how she took her education and experience in a moment of desperation as a new mom to create a behavioral health residential facility for adults. Chantelle shares with us her upbringing and nurturing that supported her confidence in her career and how she birthed her child as a single mother and used her maternity leave to become an entrepreneur. I just love this conversation because Chantelle shares the real down to earth struggles, how ne...2021-09-071h 06Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 43: I Donated My Kidney- Part 1 Meet My RecipientToday’s episode is all about donating my kidney to an old friend! I am someone who is squamish, terrified of needles, doesn’t do blood, and never opts for pain...yet something told me, deep in my soul, that I was going to be donating my kidney to an old friend. Come join me and my friend whom I donated to,  Alethea Rodriguez, as we come together to talk about the ins and outs of our donation processes for the first time ever on our one year transplant anniversary! We gathered questions from you on social media...2021-08-2445 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 44: I Donated My Kidney- Part 2 Ask Us AnythingToday’s episode is all about donating my kidney to an old friend! I am someone who is squamish, terrified of needles, doesn’t do blood, and never opts for pain...yet something told me, deep in my soul, that I was going to be donating my kidney to an old friend. Come join me and my friend whom I donated to,  Alethea Rodriguez, as we come together to talk about the ins and outs of our donation processes for the first time ever on our one year transplant anniversary! We gathered questions from you on social media...2021-08-2447 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 42: Healing Through Serious Mental Illness Featuring Bipolar Bachelor’s Jarred Madison Frey***Trigger warning for discussion of suicide attempts, psychosis, and mania.*** Today’s episode is all about healing through severe mental illness. Most people who witness severe mental illness see the bigness of moments and may experience fear and worry for their loved ones. Hear from our guest, Jarred Madison Frey as he shares his personal journey living with Severe Mental Illness while experiencing multiple co-occurring diagnosis.  Jarred shares the traumatic experience that triggered his mental health struggles and shares how the majority of mental health diagnosis are rooted in some form of trauma. He unravels his...2021-08-1750 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 41: Embodying Healing, Featuring Priscilla RodgersToday’s episode is all about healing through our senses to truly live our lives. Our guest Priscilla Rodgers, an embodiment coach who helps women connect deeper with themselves and in their relationships, joined the show to share how becoming attuned with your body and sensuous living can support us in healing, especially within our relationship with ourselves and others. Priscilla shares that embodiment means inhabiting your body fully- feeling and sensing your body, being in touch with your sensational aliveness. We’re talking about... Healing through trauma Childhood trauma Somatic experiences External Sens...2021-08-1056 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 40: Building Resiliency When you Feel Like Giving UpToday’s episode is all about learning how to strengthen our ability to be resilient in the face of stress and hardship. You, my friend, are not alone in feeling as if you are constantly having to be strong and always have to be brave while you march forward with a smile on your face when your insides are screaming. Just the thought of this makes me want to run away as fast as I can! So...do we just keep going on, sending our body mixed messages? No. The answer to that is no. I know it may fe...2021-08-0334 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 39: Treating Loneliness by Bridging Connections Featuring Peace Pals Founder Kristy DaubeToday’s episode is all about the power of connection in treating loneliness as you walk through your healing journey. Our guest, Kristy Daube, the founder and face behind Peace Pals is joining us today to share about this powerful initiative.  Peace Pals is a global initiative that brings together people with common struggles in an effort to combat feelings of loneliness that often accompany their experiences. Kirsty’s personal experiences with anxiety, postpartum anxiety and depression left her feeling lonely, confused, and misunderstood. Though she felt alone in her journey, she believed that she was not alone...2021-07-2748 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 38: God, Is That You? Featuring Wisdom of A Four Year OldToday’s episode is all about spirituality, faith, and energetic healing. Join me as I share a powerful conversation from my four year old son as he discusses who he believes God is, where God came from, and what he believes God looks like. His simple yet insightful perspective is the reminder we need to stay grounded in our belief system and in how we live out our lives. What we’re talking about... God The Universe Spiritual awakening Breaking our binary thinking Yoga Breathwork Mindfulness Meditation Prayer A child's unique and sacred wisdom  LINKS MENTI...2021-07-2033 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 37: Menopause and Mental Wellness with Terri KellumsToday’s episode is all about empowering women through menopause. That’s right, I said it! Menopause. Menopause is the thing none of us want to think about, the inevitable transition in our life, the symbol of a transition from youthfulness and life giving to hormonal turbulence. Today’s guest, Terri Kellums, the host of the “What Women Want Today” Podcast, is joining us to share her wisdom and journey in empowering herself and others on their journey through Menopause. What we’re talking about... Perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause Common Symptoms of menopause like anxiety, hot flashes...2021-07-1353 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 36: For All My Fellow Mamas Out There, This One's For You!Episode 36: For All My Fellow Mamas Out There, This One's For You! Today’s episode is all about reclaiming your life and showing up in ways you are proud of for your kiddos and for yourself!  As mom's, we sacrifice in every way imaginable for our kids, and that often includes sacrificing our energy. Energy is key in staying whole, in maintaining frustration tolerance, in showing up for our kids and ourselves in ways we are proud of. Imagine a life where you feel in control of your energy, where you can still sacrifice for you...2021-07-0327 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 35: My Co-Occurring Diagnoses are Not My Identity Featuring Karey MacihaToday’s episode is all about healing through multiple co-occurring mental health diagnoses.  Our guest, Karey Maciha, is sharing her journey with navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder with Mixed Features. Karey shares her healing journey with learning to love herself, learning what she needs during her moments of struggles, and how she is partnering with her support system to support her during these times. She is sharing her experiences with the mental health system, finding the right practitioner and medications, multiple forms of treatment modalities she has tried, and is dwindling this down to her...2021-06-291h 01Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 34: What I Learned Throughout My Energetic Reset and Five Ways You Can Reset Your Own EnergyToday’s episode is all about the journey I have been on over the past two months as I've detoxed from my workaholic ways.  Two months ago I started a 28 day energetic reset that was triggered by an extremely insightful and eerily accurate soul reading by a psychic named Chelsea MacLeod Schultz. Queue messy meltdowns and overthinking 😅. All jokes aside, after this soul reading I felt as though I was finally able to make sense of my feelings and emotions in big ways! And boy-oh-boy was it was equal parts confusing as it was exhilarating...I had no ide...2021-06-2246 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 33: “No Way, They Were Gay?” Featuring Author Lee WindDid you know that our history is inundated with powerful leaders who were Queer? Men who loved men, women who loved women, and those who identify outside of gender boundaries. The theme of love throughout history knows no bounds and today’s guest is here to shed light on the powerful facts and data that our history books left out. From Abraham Lincoln, to Gandhi, to King James himself! These revolutionary thinkers and leaders, that we often idolize, knew the boundless power of love! Join us as LGBTQIA2+ Author and Blogger Lee Wind, shines a light on th...2021-06-141h 06Parenting That Kid with Ashleigh TolliverParenting That Kid with Ashleigh TolliverHealing when Parenting a Child with ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder or Neurodiverse DifferenceHealing starts from within, connecting with your support system, and loving your life.Today's guest is Dena Tibsherany. Dena Tibsherany is the host of the Empower 2 Heal Podcast and founder of One World Empowered. She is a Licensed Masters Level social worker with 10 years of experience in the mental health field, working specifically with children with complex mental health diagnoses. Dena not only provided direct care to children and their families but also trained and lead hundreds of employees and lead/developed multiple programs in doing the same. Since leaving the mental health system, she spends her time e...2021-06-0933 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 32: Life of a Drag Queen Featuring Ryan Thomas and Kadee Christian StarrToday’s episode is all about the art of drag! Did you know that doing drag can be a form of healing? I know right...I had not connected these dots at first either. Our guest, Ryan Thomas, is sharing about his life as a drag queen and giving us all the juicy details of what this art form means to him. Drag Queen Kadee Christian Starr is the 👑 2nd Alternate to MGAA 2019 👑 1st Alternate to MGMA 2019 👑 Viscountess to Reign 19. This episode had me laughing my butt off as Ryan shared...2021-06-0753 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 31: I’m Gay...and What? Featuring Joel RiveraEpisode 31: I’m Gay...and What? Featuring Joel Rivera Today’s episode dives into the common real life struggle of those who identify as LGBTQIA+ feeling like coming out is an everyday experience.. Our guest, Joel Rivera, joined us to share his thoughts on the subject and what he has begun to understand about his role in this experience. Joel is sharing his self-reflection as he has been diving deep into understanding his emotional and visceral experiences of navigating life as a man who also identifies as gay. It is truly an honor to witness the...2021-06-0153 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 30: A Child’s Experience With Domestic Violence and Parental Separation featuring CeryniaEpisode 30: A Child’s Experience With Domestic Violence and Parental Separation featuring Cerynia **Trigger warning:** This episode contains details that may be triggering for some as we are discussing emotional, psychological, and physical abuse as well as self-harm and suicide attempts. Today’s episode honors the experiences of a child finding her voice and power while she found herself caught in the middle of a toxic relationship between her parents, an abusive father, and her parent’s divorce. Our guests, Cerynia and her mother Rebecca, join us today to create space a...2021-05-241h 13Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 29: The Power of Family: A Journey In Healing From Domestic ViolenceEpisode 29: The Power of Family: A Journey In Healing From Domestic Violence **Trigger warning:** This episode contains details that may be triggering for some as we are discussing emotional, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse as well as self-harm and suicide attempts. --- Today’s episode is all about healing from domestic violence when you have children. We are talking about leaving a toxic marriage and the difficulties of doing so when you have children. We’re going into details around trying to figure out if you should leave, how to leave, what...2021-05-171h 25Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 28: Living Your Truest Life with Psychic Chelsea MacLeod SchultzEpisode 28: Living Your Truest Life with Psychic Chelsea MacLeod Schultz Today’s episode is all about living your truest life. Our guest, the world renowned psychic Chelsea MacLeod Schultz, joined us to spread light on life as a psychic. After hearing Chelsea’s story on another podcast, I couldn’t help but connect her experiences to that of the many young people I have worked with in the mental health field. Her story led me to realize that we can choose to see our lives through a pathological diagnostic lens or through a lens of curiosity and compas...2021-05-101h 21Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 27: Dissociative Identity Disorder with Channing ValentineEpisode 27: Dissociative Identity Disorder with Channing Valentine Today’s episode is all about Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D.) and dispelling stigma. Our guest, Channing Valentine, is living with Dissociative Identity Disorder and navigates daily life with alter personalities and personas. Today she shares what this experience is like, how it came to be, and how she is coping through this experience daily. Channing provides powerful perspectives to shift the worlds understanding and interpretation of D.I.D. Channing Valentine is a writer for WhatCulture.com and has experience with professional screenwriting. Since her teens, she has been an ad...2021-05-031h 01Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 26: Dena's Diary Entry 1 - Revenge of The Repressed FeelingsWelcome to Dena’s Diary…a sacred space where I am sharing it all (said as I take a deep breath and tap into a crap load of courage 😳).  This is a subset of podcast episodes that I will be posting as I journal my experiences in my own healing journey. This is an unedited, unfiltered, and authentic look into who I am, how I think, and what I am processing as I learn to truly be with myself.  If you are on a journey of understanding yourself, navigating this big world, making sense of what you feel and why you f...2021-04-3024 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 25: From Caregiver to Care-Partner; Releasing Frustration and Harnessing JoyEpisode 25: From Caregiver to Care-Partner; Releasing Frustration and Harnessing Joy Today’s episode is all about caring for a loved one who has a medical or mental health diagnosis. Our guest Patti LaFleur shares her journey with being a care-partner / caregiver to her mother who has Dementia. Patti shares about her journey in being a care-partner and how she engages and supports her mother through a lens of partnership, compassion, and meeting her where she is in her cognitive state. Patti teaches us her powerful wisdom in regulating her own emotions and having a strong su...2021-04-2649 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 24: "Beautifully Bipolar: An Inspiring Look Into Mental Illness" with Author Erin CallinanEpisode 24: Beautifully Bipolar: An Inspiring Look Into Mental Illness with Author Erin Callinan  Today’s episode is all about de-stigmatizing mental health diagnoses and creating hope and experiences that are healing for you. Our guest, Erin Callinan, a nationally recognized public speaker and the Author of Beautifully Bipolar: An inspiring Look Into Mental Illness, is joining us today to shed light on her journey from diagnosis to hope. Erin shares about her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 Disorder, her first manic episode, and her and her family's journey to adjust and recalibrate the days of the...2021-04-1952 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 23: Jerrie Ueberle Creating a Life You WantEpisode 23: Jerrie Ueberle Creating a Life You Want Today’s episode is all about changing the world by changing yourself. Our guest, Jerrie Ueberle, the Founder and CEO of World Academy For The Future Of Women and the  non-profit organization Global Interactions,  joins us today to share how she is making an impact on social justice, equality, and humanity as a whole. What we’re talking about... Women’s rights Bringing Education across the world to teach and empower social change Teaching others to discover self-worth and self-value and act upon it L...2021-04-121h 01Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 22: Pregnancy Loss- Turning Loss Into Love with Mych’Iayla AlexanderEpisode 22: Pregnancy Loss- Turning Loss Into Love with Mych’Iayla Alexander Today’s episode is all about fertility struggles and pregnancy loss. Our guest, Mych’Iayla Alexander, AKA #TheWombKeeper is joining us today to share about her journey with pregnancy loss and her journey to becoming a coach and support system for women across the world who are and have experienced infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. What we’re talking about... The ins and outs of miscarriage/pregnancy loss and fertility struggles De-Stigmatizing pregnancy loss How to support someone you know who has...2021-04-051h 04Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 21: Learning to ChangeEpisode 21: Learning to Change Today’s episode is all about recreating harmony throughout change. We’re talking about taking action to create the life you want by attracting the choices, experiences, tribe, and lifestyle that will bring you harmony. In this episode I walk you through some of my life experiences that have directed me on my path in life and that, in hindsight, has taught me about living a life that is in harmony with who I am. What we’re talking about... Learning to change Live a life that attrac...2021-04-0139 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 20: Postpartum with Annie CarpenterEpisode 20: Postpartum with Annie Carpenter Hello you beautiful souls! Today’s episode is all about postpartum life!  Our guest, Annie Carpenter, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker joined us today to talk about her journey with Postpartum depression and provides some powerful perspectives to support all you mama’s and future mamas out there along with your support systems. Annie is a mother to her sweet 7 month old boy, Grey, and the mastermind behind IG account @socialworkymama, a place to normalize motherhood, postpartum depression/anxiety/rage, and to connect you to education, resources, and tips...2021-03-291h 17Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 19: The Prevalence of Mass Shootings and What We Can Do to HelpEpisode 19: The Impact of Mass Shootings and What We Can Do to Help Today’s episode is a bit different than usual. We are talking about the prevalence of mass shootings in our country and honoring those lost in the most recent mass shootings in Atlanta, Georgia and Boulder, Colorado. We will be discussing the taboo conversations that often come up after mass shootings, focusing on decreasing the stigma of mental illness and erasing the connection of mental illness to mass shootings. Despite polarizing beliefs and politically charged arguments, we all want the normal occurrence of...2021-03-2528 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 18: The Power of Intuition with Kate McCoshamEpisode 18: The Power of Intuition with Kate McCosham Today’s episode is all about intuition. Our guest Kate McCosham shares her journey of being a mother, having a child with Autism, and navigating the world as a highly sensitive and empathic individual. Kate shares her wisdom around how intuition has been one of her most profound tools in her journey and shares the ways she has fostered and harnessed the power of her intuition raising her daughter, working with children with unique needs, and in her own healing practices as a life coach and clinical hypnotherapist. ...2021-03-221h 01Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 17: Self-Care That Works...Not Your Bubble Bath Bull-HonkyEpisode 17: Self-Care That Works...Not Your Bubble Bath Bull-Honky Today’s episode is all about self-care! We are digging into the reality of what self-care is...not the bubble bath and glass of wine bull-honkey. I’m sharing with you my journey in finding the truth about self-care and sharing practical insights that you can use to identify what you truly need to care for yourself and keep yourself whole! Now go off into the world, take care of yourself, and teach others the same! What we’re talking about... Self-Care Unders...2021-03-1830 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 16: Sadie Such - The Path Towards HealingToday’s episode is all about the path towards healing. Our guest, Sadie Such, joins us to share her healing journey as she embarked on a journey with her photography and film...capturing people’s stories and hurts all while healing through her own. She shares how her development through her passion and career in film and photography has led her down her own path of self-awareness, better understanding herself, and ultimately loving and honoring herself. Sadie is the co-film maker and producer of documentary and soon to be docuseries Where We Belong. What we’re talking about...2021-03-1548 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 15: Birth Story - HypnobirthingEpisode 15: Birth Story Today’s episode is all about our son’s birth story! My husband, Micahel T, is joining us today to partner with me in sharing our journey from conception to childbirth. This episode holds nothing back and is designed to normalize aspects of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth while finding the humor in things we can look back on. What we’re talking about... Endometriosis and the journey of being informed we likely won’t be able to conceive. Our surprise pregnancy The risk of a tubal pregnancy Hypnobirthing C...2021-03-111h 01Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 14: Courtney Sheber - Healing Through YogaEpisode 14: Courtney Sheber- Healing Through Yoga Today’s episode is all about healing through Yoga! Our guest Courtney Sheber, a childhood friend of mine and Yoga Teacher, is joining us today to share her journey through anxiety and feeling disconnected from her body emotionally and physically. Today we’re going to talk about how Courtney found yoga, how she made some drastic life changes once she learned this practice and began to experience the benefits of it, and learn a bit about the mind body connection. At the end, Courtney is going to lead us through some brea...2021-03-0847 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 13: Wisdom From My 4 Year Old - Overcoming FearEpisode 13: Wisdom From My 4 Year Old Today’s episode is all about choosing to not be afraid and chasing your dreams. This lesson comes from my sweet 4 year old who found the strength within himself to overcome his fear and all-in on exposing himself to the thing he used to be afraid of. With age, our fears seem to grow and can become all consuming...learn what my four year old is teaching me to reclaim control over fear. What we’re talking about... Children’s inherent wisdom Taking a lesson from a...2021-03-0424 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 12: Kieri Rozenwaser Treating AnxietyEpisode: 12 Treating Anxiety with Kieri Rozenwaser Today’s episode is all about anxiety! Our guest, Kieri Rozenwaser is a special education teacher and a small business owner who embraces talking about and destigmatizing mental illness, especially as it pertains to anxiety. Kieri is sharing her lifelong experiences with navigating anxiety and how learning about the connection between the gut and brain has helped treat her symptoms. Kieri talks about community, family connections, recognizing the connection between her gut and her mind, and shares a few simple yet powerful tools that she uses to na...2021-03-0152 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 11: When Motivation Isn't EnoughToday’s episode is all about understanding why there are times that we don't achieve our goals or get the change our behaviors that we're striving for, despite having the motivation and skills we need. We're diving into talking about how our actions come to be, how our body and brain communicate to each other, and how we can tap into our potential by targeting our body in order to change our patterns of behaviors and regulate our emotions. What we’re talking about... Changing Habits How to change patterns of behaviors Emotional regulation The Polyvagal Theo...2021-02-2522 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 10: Denise DeSimone - Healing Through CancerToday’s episode is all about healing your soul in the face of extreme medical adversity. We have Denise DeSimone on the podcast to share her story of being diagnosed with terminal Stage IV Throat and Neck Cancer and given 90 days to live, which was 15 years ago. Denise is going to share her realization that curing was the work of the doctors but healing herself from the inside out was the work of her soul. Denise  shares her story and the tools she used to strengthen her mind and shift her mindset and energy as she healed. ...2021-02-2258 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 9: Programming The MindTodays I share the top 3 ways that I have programmed my mind to do tough stuff!  Being a fast paced high achieving person has taught me a thing or two about getting down to business and getting my head in the game AND I am still human and still find myself getting stuck in a desire to binge watch Netflix.  Part of my journey towards empowerment has been to uncover and remember to tap into these mind hacks in order to pull myself out of a slump and keep going!  Join us today to...2021-02-1828 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 8: Kinna Kemp - Healing Through Eating DisordersToday’s episode is all about being unapologetically authentically you! Today we have invited Kinna Kemp onto the podcast and she shares her experiences with existing in a larger body, navigating the pressures of diet culture and healing from an eating disorder and disordered thinking. What we’re talking about... Diet culture Eating Disroders How to unapologetically and authentically love yourself Authentic Chritian Ministry Knowing you are beautifully and wonderfully made LINKS MENTIONED www.Empower2heal.com @Empower2heal on IG https://glowfiercely.weebly.com2021-02-161h 03Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 7: Lauren Tonge - Raising a Child with Congenital Heart DefectsThis Valentine's week episode is all about love and heart. We are honoring Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week and American Heart Month with a special episode featuring my dear friend Lauren Tonge. Lauren is the mother of a sweet boy named, Riley, who was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (born with half of a heart). Lauren shares about her discovery of this syndrome during pregnancy, the planning needed to arrange life saving cardiac surgeries, and the realities of raising a child with a congenital heart defect, especially amidst a pandemic. What we’re ta...2021-02-121h 28Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 6: Holly Stressman - Practicing Happiness After Domestic ViolenceToday’s episode is all about leaving toxic relationships, recreating your life, and practicing happy!  Our guest Holly Stressman shares her journey in navigating infertility, miscarriages, her toxic relationship that turned abusive, and how she has left toxicity behind to begin recreating her life and practicing happy. ***Trigger warning*** Holly shares the reality of the trauma she experienced, its impact on her life and how it has not defined her life but catapulted her into a healing journey. What we’re talking about... Choosing yourself over your relationship Miscarriages Domestic violence and toxic relationships Traum...2021-02-091h 35Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 5: Alethea Fourlas - Living After Child LossHello you Beautiful Souls!  Today I am interviewing a powerhouse of a woman, her name is Alethea Fourlas. Alethea shares about the life and loss of her daughter Calista. Alethea is going to share her journey through navigating fertility struggles, IUI, a surprise high risk pregnancy that lead to unimaginable decisions of having to choose to keep her life or her daughter’s, ultimately choosing to do whatever she can to birth her daughter safely for the both of them. Upon Calista’s birth, Alethea discovered additional medical conditions and concerns that her daughter had that lead to mu...2021-02-011h 18Empower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 4: Moving Through Self-consciousnessJoin me as I dig into some of the powerful lessons Robin Giordano taught us in episode #2 about learning to love ourselves. In this episode I get real and get vulnerable about things I have been self-conscious about that have held me back in the past from loving myself and enjoying all that life has to offer. Let's laugh together and reminisce around these things that we have given too much power to within our lives. I will also be sharing my past experiences and the moments in life that taught me that I am more than these things...2021-01-2636 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 3: Robin Giordano - Bald Is BEAUTIFULJoin us as Robin Giordano shares her journey of learning to love herself after a childhood diagnosis of Alopecia Areata. Robin shares how she navigated losing her hair and balding throughout her life. She shares how she has strengthened her mindset and sought out connection to others she could relate to, as she found the strength to love and embrace her beautiful self, just the way she is. Robin Giordano is the woman behind the lifestyle blog Penn & Quill. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in high school, Robin has used her blog, rock climbing, and friends as t...2021-01-2041 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 2: Becoming Mom While Being A Career Driven WomanToday I share with you my journey in rediscovering my passion and harmony in life. I’m going to get real with you about how my epic and perfect career took a wild turn as I had my son, battled postpartum anxiety and depression, and took the long road to rediscovering what my harmony and passion is as I entered parenthood. What we’re talking about... Passion and purpose in your career How babies change careers The baby blues and postpartum anxiety How the power of one person believing in you can change your...2021-01-1536 minEmpower 2 HealEmpower 2 HealEpisode 1: Introducing Empower 2 HealHello you beautiful souls! Welcome to the Empower 2 Heal podcast! In this episode I share the inspiration behind creating this podcast and what you can expect in subscribing and listening to our show. Join us as we embark on a journey in learning from everyday people on how they've empowered themselves to heal. I will also be sharing ways you can empower yourself to heal using what I have learned throughout my own healing journey as well as my experiences as an LMSW practitioner in the public mental health system. I hope this podcast inspires...2021-01-1317 min