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More Than Mountains: The PodcastFrom Pharmacy to Psychiatry: Rethinking Child Mental Health with Dr. Willough JenkinsIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Willough Jenkins—an award-winning, board-certified child psychiatrist with a background in pharmacy—to talk about supporting children’s mental health with clarity and compassion. From medication myths to stigma, recovery, and hope, Dr. Jenkins shares what parents and caregivers truly need to know.
2026-02-1415 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastDr. Valencia Garcia shares her perspective on navigation her career as an Air Force Doctor and a momHi everyone! Dr. Valencia Garcia shares her life on this episode from her journey into medicine as a Air Force doctor to balancing her work life with being a mom. Listen in to here a unique perspective!
2026-02-0216 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastMolly from medlifewithmolly shares insights into her career in medicine as a Poland Medical StudentHi everyone! This episode is a conversation with Molly, a medical student in Poland, in her journey and advice she has for students interested in medicine and content creation. Her TikTok account can be found @medlifewithmolly
2026-01-2816 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastCreating New Year’s Resolutions you will actually stick toDo you have any New Year’s Resolutions that you are hoping to stick to? This episode shares research-based techniques on how you can set yourself up for 2026 with goals and resolutions that are attainable.
2026-01-0813 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastCollege Campus Resources You Didn’t Know You NeededHi everyone! This episode explores so many resources that are offered for free on college campuses, many of which you likely didn’t know existed. These resources can improve your mental and physical health. Take advantage of them!
2025-12-0510 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastAuDHD Therapist Bailey Pilant on bridging the gap between ADHD and hormones in womenThis episode brings MTM back to a theme on mental health, this time with an emphasis on AuDHD. Bailey is the founder of the Wave Counseling, specializing in ADHD and AuDHD in women. I hope you learn something new today from giving this episode a quick listen :)
2025-11-0216 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastThe Brain-Gut Connection: Dr. Elisa Song on Nurturing Children’s WellbeingIn this episode of More Than Mountains, I speak with Dr. Elisa Song — Integrative Pediatrician, Functional Medicine Expert, and founder of Healthy Kids Happy Kids. Together, they dive into the gut-brain connection and how it shapes children’s and teens’ mental health, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Dr. Song shares science-backed insights on nutrition, daily habits, and integrative approaches to supporting kids struggling with anxiety and emotional challenges. Tune in for a heartfelt and empowering conversation that blends science, mindfulness, and practical guidance for parents looking to help their children thrive — inside and out. Thanks for listening!
2025-10-1622 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastWhole Child Health: MyPediatricianFriend’s Guide to Raising Resilient KidsThis episode is a conversation with Hadley, Brooke, and Saskia, three moms and pediatricians who founded MyPediatricianFriend to provide medical information and assistance to families. If you want to learn more about whole child health and common misconceptions partners have about children’s health, you are in the right place!
2025-10-0216 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastMaddison Vrazel shares her journey and motivation for pursuing medical schoolIn this conversation with medical student Maddison Vrazel, Maddison shares her past experiences as a child interested in medicine and shares her inspirations to become a physician. Share this episode with your friends interested in medicine!
2025-09-0617 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastMadeline Watson on switching from pre-pa to pre-med and overcoming challenges along the wayHi everyone! This episode is with a guest pre-med graduate, Madeline, who discusses her decision to switch from plans to become a PA to a physician. She shares advice for high schoolers interested in careers in medicine as well. Share this episode with friends in the healthcare field!
2025-07-1722 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastBack-to-School Health Checklist: What You Need to Do NowWelcome back to MTM! This episode shares information on things you should do prior to going to college to make sure you can prioritize your mental and physical health!
2025-07-0908 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastPrioritizing your mental health during you senior year of High SchoolWelcome back to MTM! This episode shares tips on how to prioritize your mental well being and overcome stressors that are commonly experienced during your senior year of high school.
2025-05-2210 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastNew Year’s Resolutions to improve your physical and mental healthWelcome back to MTM! Happy New Year! This episode dives into several tips for you to take into consideration when thinking about goals you have for the upcoming year in order to improve your physical and mental health. Share this episode with a friend :)
2025-01-0305 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastClinical Social Workers Holly Kristina on healthy mental health practices for teensWelcome back! This episode is a discussion with licensed clinical social worker Holly Kristina on all things about improving a teen’s mental health from anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, to self-care. Share this episode with a friend :)
2024-09-1818 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastTherapist/Trauma Professional Lindsay Baish-Flynn on how parents can navigate a teen's mental healthHi everyone! This episode is one for you and for your parents! Lindsay shares information surrounding health communication between teens and their parents so teens can overcome mental health struggles. Tune in :)
2024-08-0927 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastPsychologist, Speaker, and Author Dr. Laura Ellick on conquering social anxietyThis episode is a discussion with Dr. Laura Ellick, sharing ways exposure therapy and healthy techniques can help you achieve your potentially and challenge your fears to overcome social anxiety.
2024-07-1818 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastIncoming Medical Student Stephanie Davis on her Pre-Med Experience and journey to medicineHey everyone! In this episode, incoming MS1 Stephanie Davis shares her pre-med experience, advice for those aspiring to enter medicine, and how she found her path into the medical field! It’s a perfect listen for those with similar goals or interests :)
2024-06-2120 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastTherapist Kendall Bierman on overcoming people pleasing and finding confidence within yourselfWelcome back to mtm! This episode is perfect for you if you struggle with people-pleasing and developing a better self image to find confidence. There is something to take away from this episode for everyone :)
2024-06-0923 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastPracticing Self-Care in Summer!Happy Summer! This episode shared a multitude of ways you can practice self-care this summer - find mechanisms of self-care that work for you this summer!
2024-05-2313 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastPsychiatry Resident Physician Dr. Nayiri Khatchadourian on her medicine journeyWelcome back to another episode! This episode is with a guest!! Dr. Khatchadourian shares insight on her journey that brought her to where she is today and her path to becoming a Psychiatrist. If you are interested in mental health, medicine, education, or psychiatry, this one is perfect for you!! Follow her tiktok to learn more @dr.khatch
2024-04-1325 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastPower of frequent check-ups for Preventive CareWelcome back to MTM! This episode chats on the importance of medical checkups- thanks for tuning in :)) Here is your reminder to take care of yourself!
2024-03-2309 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastDelaney, sleep content influencer, on healthy sleep for teensHey MTM Listeners! In this episode, we are joined by Delaney a sleep content influencer. Tune in to improve your sleep patterns and sleep quality!
2024-03-0824 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastMD PhD student Carmen Zavala on overcoming obstacles to follow your passions within medicineThis episode is a special talk with MD PhD Student Carmen Zavala. Carmen shared her journey exploring a career path in medicine while encouraging listeners to overcome their obstacles and never give up on reaching their goals. If you are interested in medicine or are looking for some inspiration to follow your dreams, this episode is for you! Check out Carmen on Tiktok at carmenzavala79.
2024-02-2528 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastHow to support a friend with ADHD or ADDWelcome or welcome back! This episode educates about ADHD and ADD, the difference between the two diagnoses, common symptoms/behaviors, and how to help a friend or loved one by supporting them. I hope you learned something new!
2024-02-1711 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastSammi Farber, eating disorder therapist, on disordered eating and body dysmorphiaWelcome or welcome back! This episode is a conversation with ED therapist Sammi Farber and Sammi shares tips on improving your body image and making sure you have a healthy relationship with food. Trigger warning: we discuss eating disorders and body dysmorphia so please feel free to pick a different episode to listen to! Share this episode with a friend!
2024-01-2624 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastTherapist Michelle Gonzales on mental health resources and trauma for teensWelcome back to episode 11 of the MTM podcast! This episode is a conversation with clinical social worker and therapist Michelle Gonzales. Michelle shares resources for teens who don’t have access to professional mental health services. Trigger warner: we discuss various forms of trauma teenagers may experience.
2024-01-1221 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastReal Talk: body image on child and teen mental healthThis episode talks about the importance of healthy body image on a teens mental well-being as well as ways you can work towards improving your body image!
2023-12-0213 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastDealing with loss and grief for teensWelcome back to MTM! This episode hopes to provide some guidance on how to deal with loss and grief while also shedding light on how to ask for help with your grieving journey. Grief is not a linear process but there is light at the end of the tunnel :)
2023-11-1510 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastMental Health within PediatricsThis episode talk about behavioral health specifically within the field of pediatrics- infants, adolescents, and teens. There is a large correlation between physical and mental well-being in the field that teens like us can relate to!
2023-10-1812 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastTanish, a teen podcaster, talks about all things mental health for teens!Hi More Than Mountains listeners! This episode features a special guest, Tanish, a fellow teen podcaster who aims to reach a wide audience of teens in order to advocate and spread awareness about mental health. Hope you enjoy! More special guests coming in the future :)
2023-09-2712 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastTips and tricks to tackle test anxietyWelcome back! In episode 6, I share some tips and tricks for you to tackle test taking anxiety and make the most out of your school year. Remember, your grades don’t define you or your level of intelligence. They are just an easy way to assess your understanding- not something worth worrying over. You CAN overcome test anxiety! Share this episode w a friend!
2023-09-1311 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastOvercoming Panic AttacksWelcome Back! In this episode, I explain ways to overcome panic attacks as well as easy coping mechanisms to help you feel more at ease and less anxious during a moment that may seem like too much to handle. If you struggle with anxiety of panic attacks of any kind, I hope this episode resonates with you. Remember that you are not alone!
2023-08-3010 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastEnjoying your back-to-school eraIt’s that time of year again… summer is wrapping up and school is right around the corner. The hardest part of going back to school is sometimes the overwhelming feeling many of us experience. Sometimes, finding little things to look forward is the best way to improve your mindset. So, this episode aims to provide tips for you to hopefully get excited about the upcoming school year and make it your best one yet! Share this episode with your friends!
2023-08-0912 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastPushing Past Peer PressureThis episode sheds light on all things peer pressure: the good, the bad, the ugly. It discusses how to avoid negative peer pressure in your life as well how to cultivate positive peer influences around you to improve your health and lifestyle. Positive peer pressure is crucial to helping you overcome your obstacles, one mountain at a time. Thanks for listening!
2023-08-0212 minMore Than Mountains: The Podcast50 things to do if you are anxiousThis episode dives into things to do when you are feeling anxious. As a teen podcast dedicated to providing behavioral health support within the medical field of Pediatrics, More Than Mountains aims to provide easy techniques for teens to improve their mood and relieve anxiety in a healthy way so they can overcome their obstacles, one mountain at a time.
2023-07-2722 minMore Than Mountains: The PodcastIntroducing More Than Mountains!Welcome to the first episode of The More Than Mountains podcast, dedicated to providing mental health support so you can overcome your mountains and the challenges you face. I am Nitya, the host of this podcast, and in this episode, I introduce myself and my goals for More Than Mountains. Thanks for tuning in!
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