The Podcast: Striving Minds Network: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Esther V. Gomez of Miami, Florida, this podcast exists to shed light on mental health topics rarely discussed due to stigma. The podcast is not a substitute for diagnosing or counseling, but rather an open platform to make mental health conversations a thing. For more info, visit us at www.strivingmindsnetwork.com
On this episode, Esther invites Ms. Kalima Jackson-Wills from Serenity Mental Health Services in Orlando to discuss the inner self's work among grief and loss. Kalima shares her experiences as an African American and how she was exposed to family members coping with their mental health by way of substance use. This episode all around has great nuggets of knowledge and wisdom. For Kay's services visit, www.serenitymhc.com
On this episode, Esther invites Melinda DeSeta, LMHC of Insight Counseling Center. Due to Covid19, couples in quarantine may be feeling some type of way. Melinda shares her knowledge in working with millennials and couples altogether. She discusses the meaning of protective walls, vulnerability, and provides insight on how couples can maintain healthy intimacy. For more info on Melinda's work, visit www.insight-miami.com
Among the recent changes the world currently faces due to COVID19, Esther engages in a conversation with Dr. Tania Paredes. Dr. Tania Paredes talks about grief, loss, and pregnancy and how COVID19 impacts all of these areas on today's episode. Delicate topics are covered - listen with caution. To learn more about Dr. Paredes' line of work, visit: www.taniaparedes.com
Esther invites Genesis Games, LMHC of Miami, Florida. On this episode, Ms. Games takes us into the whole world of Modern Day Break-Ups from attachment styles to recovering from heartbreak. To find out more information about Genesis Games, visit www.themiamitherapist.com
Esther invites Dr. Kayla Marmaros, PhD, MS, LMHC of Pillar Mind and Behavior, Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. In our day in age, the word "anxiety" is used loosely including social anxiety. What does anxiety look like in children, adolescent, and adults? Kayla shares knowledge on treating this oftentimes avoided area. For more information on Dr. Marmaros' work, please visit: www.pillarmindandbehavior.com
Ringing in the new year of 2020, our special guest is Lisa Seid, LMFT of Mindful Life Solutions, LLC located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lisa Seid shares her knowledge of the differences between PTSD and CPTSD among generational trauma. You may find more information on Ms. Seid and her work here: https://www.mindfullifesolutionsllc.com/
Esther welcomes Janet Bayramyan, LCSW of Road2Wellness in Florida. Janet shares her mental health story along with her professional experience as a social worker. This episode touches on delicate topics such as Eating Disorders and Childhood Trauma. Further educational discussion between sex therapy and sex addiction therapy. For more information on Janet's work, feel free to visit: https://road2wellness.co/
Thanks for stopping by The Podcast at Striving Minds Network! We welcome you to join in on the conversation(s) here within on all things Mental Health and Wellness. On this first episode, Esther welcomes her first guest. For privacy and confidentiality, we will call her Jo. Jo shares her mental health story relating to postpartum depression.TRIGGER WARNING sensitive topics are discussed during this episode - please listen at your own discretion.* For immediate services, please contact The National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or dial 911.