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Erin VanLuven
Building resiliency in emotional health by connecting people to honest content with a personal edge. In a world full of posed and poised social media posts and an increasing prevalence of isolation, depression, anxiety and suicide- I want to bring some genuine and authentic advice from a place of realness. Healing through helping, building a better future one episode at a time.
Marriage and Commitment is a choice. For me, it is choosing to show up for someone over and over again. And it’s hard. Join me in discussing the seasons of relationships, as this can apply to so much more than marriage.
~With Gratitude, Erin
I have learned that privilege does not mean that one has not had a hardship. It simply means that whatever your privilege is- such as being white- that is not one of the things that causes hardship. It’s not about what you have gone through- it’s about what you haven’t had to go through.
“Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen heard and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ~ Brene Brown
As I celebrate my marathonaversary - join me in my reflections. I will share stories of lessons learned and how I see the link between running and leadership.
“There is no such thing as failure, as long as you keep on learning and moving.” - Erin
Grief is not moving on. It's not forgetting or going back to who you were before your loss. Grief is about learning to keep on living.
It’s ok - to not be ok.
Lets share our stories, let’s take down the stigma and talk about our feelings. Get messy, stay weird and ask for what you need. ~Erin
The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Too often we forget that discipline really means to teach, not to punish. A disciple is a student, not a recipient of behavioral consequences.— Daniel J. Siegel, MD
From a place of true realness, this episode will dig into my own lessons learned as I journey away from perfectionism and toward a wholehearted life worth living. Built on vulnerability, giant leaps of faith AND instinct; I will share -- with some sailor like vulgarity-- some pivotal experiences in growth and humility.
Raising children through foster care is a uniquely challenging experience unknown to most people and often highly scrutinized socially. Join me in learning more about this beautiful and incredibly trying space in this first hand account with Dr. Tawny Epperson. Tawny will share about her experience of becoming a parent to three beautiful little souls, practically overnight.
“If you’re not in the Arena also getting your ass kicked, I am not interested in your feedback.” - Brené Brown
Straight from the Arena, this episode will feature my favorite tips for making small but simple changes to improve your mood and regulate difficult emotions. From one big Feeler to another; this ones for you.
Discover what it’s like to work in the mental health industry during the tipping point of a mental health crisis/surge. Now, more than ever before, people are seeking out and needing treatment. Take a peek on the other side, where we see what it’s like to be a human helping other humans in a way that is rarely talked about.
Dr. Mary Cutler is a child and adolescent psychiatrist working in a school-based outpatient mental health clinic serving a number of Maryland counties. Prior to her current position, she was in private practice seeing adults, adolescents and children in Baltimore County. She attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for medical school. She completed her Psychiatry residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She lives in Baltimore County with her husband and two daughters.
Peri & Post-partum mental health: the beauty, the pain, the isolation and stress. This episode will feature some of the things no one really talks about as well as my own story of oblivious trauma and healing. Join me as I share things I have rarely talked about to even some of my closest confidantes: my memories of my pregnancy, labor, delivery and recovery of the birth of my beautiful son, Christopher.
Inside the real authentic truth; learn what it's like to be married to a therapist in this interview with my husband, Jason.
Erin E. VanLuven is a clinical social worker, mental health therapist, leader, lover, Mommy, wife, empath, movement enthusiast and mindfulness aficionado. In this episode, Erin will share how she came to be a psychotherapist and a peek inside what makes her tick.