The Always Becoming Podcast

Ending a intimate relationship does not have to be a extremely, maybe even traumatic, experience! Contary to what our society and culture wants us to believe, it is possible to move through the relationship ending process from a place of love, rather than from a place of fear. Our society has been sending us the message, through media, movies, stories, and music, that it is ‘normal’ to hurt your ex-partner. We have been feed the idea that we have to divorce not only our ex spouse, but the family members you have built a relationship with. That is very sad.Learn more about me and the Always Becoming Podcast at www.alwaysbecomingpodcast.com or email me at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.comFollow me on Instagram at @becoming_with_drlynne

Comedian, musician, and creator of “Heavy Head Podcast”, Tanner Hinds takes us through his experiences with mental illness. Tanner had been experiencing depression while in his early teens, but was only officially diagnosed with clinical depression when he was 17 years old. He adds that it took 6-7 more years to get a good treatment program that worked for him. Tanner is genuine and frank about his experiences because he wants to bring awareness about mental illness, and mental health care. Using comedy, music and storytelling on the Heavy Head Podcast, Tanner breaks through the stigma and tells his truth.Visit and follow Tanner on Facebook and Instagram @thindscomicIf you have any questions, feedback or comments about the Always Becoming Podcast reach out iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.comFollow on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynne for daily words of encouragement and wisdom, and more Becoming Stories.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, certified School Counselor, and certified Addictions Professional, Leslie Loanzon, shares some of her own Becoming Story as an immigrant from Philippines, raised in both the Asian and Military Cultures. She tells of how she is “westernized”, and has a clear understanding of what intergenerational conflicts look like. Leslie specializes in working with clients who experience emotional dysregulation, as well as those with trauma, depression and anxiety. Her more recent passion has been focused on the process of transition and stages we all go through in our lifetime.For more information about Leslie Loanzon, LMHC you can visit her website www.rsgpsychological.com .Or reach out to her by emailing rsgpsychological@gmail.com, or by calling 813-591-0812For more information, comments and feedback about the Aways Becoming Podcast email iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.comVisit the website at www.alwaysbecomingpodcast.comFor daily inspirational words of wisdom and other Becoming Stories follow me on Instagram @becoming_with_dynne

Psychotherapist Elena Simonsen is passionate about what she does—working with people who are struggling with addictive behaviors and trauma. She helps her clients navigate through change. Most of us do not like going through the experience of change—even if it is a good one. That is because along with change comes uncertainty. Elena shares how she helps her clients develop holistic tools that empowers them to face stressful situations. You can learn more about Elana at www.bybsandthrive.com/If you want more information about the Always Becoming Podcast, or want to share your Becoming Story email me at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.comFor more episodes visit www.alwaysbecomingpodcast.com

Leslie Vaughn shares her incredible story of determination and resiliency, starting at the chapter when she suffered a severe head trauma and spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the waistline down. Leslie was only 20 years old when the accident took place. Her friend was driving while intoxicated and drove through a red light. Then, in an instance, the life she thought she would have was forever changed. Throughout her story, you will hear what those first days, weeks and years had been. Now, 24 years later, she is fulfilling her dream of becoming a licensed professional counselor, helping others with disabilities heal, grow, thrive, and succeed.Follow Leslie on Instagram @listening_with_leslieIf you would like more information about the Always Becoming Podcast reach out to me at Follow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynne

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Jasmine Bienvenue-Arnesen, takes us through her most recent chapter in her Becoming Story. The chapter starts when she is 19 and decided to train in the Mixed Martial Art Jiu Jitsu. She shares how she struggled with anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive-excessive exercising. Now, at 30 years old, Jasmine is wrapping this chapter of her Becoming Story up. She enters a new chapter with many lessons learned. And she enters as a healthier, more balanced person, who now makes self-care a priority.Follow Jasmine on Instagram: @jazzinthewildIf you have any questions about the Always Becoming Podcast you can reach me by email:iam@alwaysbecomingpodcastFollow me on Instagram. You’ll see daily words of wisdom and more becoming stories to inspire you while you travel your journey: @becoming_with_drlynne

Dr. Karan Lamb specializes in Anxiety Disorders to include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. TBRB is when a person engages in excessive grooming behaviors that cause injury such as obsessively pulling their hair out, picking at their skin, or biting nails. She address the question “Why is a person avoiding doing something in their life that is meaningful?”. Dr Karan tells us that OCD tries to protect you, and how OCD is greedy. She shares how anxiety disorders impact self-identity, and educates us on the difference between worry and rumination. Dr Karan has been working with anxiety, OCD and BFRB for over twenty years. You will learn a lot!To learn more about Dr. Karan Lamb and contact her go to her website: www.lambpsychservices.comYou can follow her on: Instagram: @lambpsychFacebook: Lamb Psychological Services, LLCYou have questions about the Always Becoming Podcast email me at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.comFor daily words of wisdom and more episodes to motivate and inspire you follow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynneFollow and share me on Facebook @always becoming podcast OR @drlynne

This is an incredibly special episode because it is with an incredibly special person in my life—my daughter Nicole. I have wanted to interview her for a while now. As I watch her travel her Becoming Path I have witnessed wonderful examples of “Manifestation” and “Creative Visualization”. Also examples of what it means to feel fear yet move forward anyway, following what resonates. Nicole had already created a life she wanted by living, working, and playing in Ybor City, Florida. She enjoyed the life she was living, having experiences that were important and necessary for her growth. But she knew she wanted more, something different. So, four years ago she quit the job she loved, moved out of the home she loved, and said her ‘good-byes’ to her family and friends. She gave away or sold ALL her belongs and got on a plane to Seattle with two suitcases. She tells us how, though hard at times, it all seemed “effortless” and fell into place with ease. Nicole says, “the Universe did not resist”.Check out Nicole’s Etsy Shop where you will find tees, sweatshirts, other apparel with graphics she created herself. You can get a few “I got my COVID-19 Vaccine” button pins that were featured in several magazines.Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nicolesaidwhoa?ref=search_shop_redirectOr www.etsy.com and search NicolesaidwhoaFollow Nicole on Instagram @nicolesaidwhoaFor more information about the Always Becoming Podcast email me at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.comFor daily words of wisdoms and inspiring Becoming Stories follow me on Instagram at @becoming_with_drlynne

Melissa is a mythopoetic writer and storyteller. What does that have to do with AlwaysBecoming? Melissa shares how myth gives us the language to find meaning in our lives and help us keep grow into who we are. Melissa has a wealth of knowledge about Carl Jung and shares what she thinks Jung would say if asked the question “Are we Always Becoming”. There is a chapter in Melissa’s Becoming Story where she started to question deeply engrained religious teachings, the very things she was told she could not question. Eventually she and her husband decided to leave Jehovah’s Witnesses, and suffered the consequences of losing their families . It takes courage to challenge your beliefs and follow your truth. Melissa Quaye is, in deed, incredibly courageous.To learn more about Melissa you can follow her on: Instagram: @storytellerwoman Facebook: @storytellerwomanYou have questions about the Always Becoming Podcast email me at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.comFor daily words of wisdom and more episodes to motivate and inspire you follow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynneFollow and share me on Facebook @always becoming podcast OR @drlynne

Get ready for an enlightening history lesson about the origins of ancient sacred dance. I first met Simona earlier in the year when I was on a search for something different. Some practice that incorporated mindfulness but was not your standard meditation practice or yoga practice. My husband was diagnosed with end stage liver disease and there were many times when it seemed we were going to lose him. I was filled with the intense, extremely uncomfortable, energy of fear, anxiety, even anger and I needed a way to release the energy and find peace with what was happening. Simona shares her knowledge of how sacred dance started, not as a form of entertainment, but as a way of uplifting the human soul, create healing and transformation. She shares how sacred dance is “a way to feel the connection to, what we call today, the Divine”. Simona is a true blessing in my life. Someone that I believe I was guided to by something much greater than myself. You can learn more about Simona, sacred dance, Kundilini Rhythms Dance, and even participate in her lessons by doing a YouTube search of “Simona Dharma Devi”. Here is a link to one of her Belly Dancing lessons: https://youtu.be/wgaZpLz2xrY Visit her website at www.simonayoga.life for so much more, to include “Goddess Yoga” Reach out to her directly through email: kundalinirhythmsdance@gmail.com or phone at 862-203-0082 Follow Simona on Instagram: dharma@kundalinirhythms Do you want to share your Becoming Story? Contact me at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.com Visit the website at www.alwaysbecomingpodcast.com And for daily words of wisdom to support you on your own Becoming Journey follow me on Instagram: becoming_with_drlynne

Kelsey is founder of the Burnout Prevention Project. She is an accomplished violinist and singer having performed for audiences as large as 20,000. As a corporate recruiter, Kelsey interviewed over 2000 candidates and discovered that people are exhausted and disengaged from their jobs, and in search for something more. Kelsey shares her beliefs about how, as we get older, we start doubting ourselves and can become shut down. We talk about how well-intentioned people in our lives can plant those seeds of doubt causing us to loss confidence in ourselves. Kelsey discusses how navigating the challenges in our lives leads us to grow into better versions of ourselves. And, she shares how we have many purposes and passions in our lives, and that ‘life purpose’ changes throughout the course of a day. Kelsey offers a FREE 20-minute discovery call to “re-Ignite your engagement”. Mention you heard about it on this show. Contact Kelsey at 612-616-9336 or kelsey@burnoutpreventionproject.com Learn more about Burnout Prevention Project at www.burnoutpreventionproject.com Follow on IG at https://instagram.com/burnoutpreventionproject/ Do you want to share your Becoming Story? Contact me at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.com Visit the website at www.alwaysbecomingpodcast.com And for daily words of wisdom to support you on your own Becoming Journey follow me on Instagram: becoming_with_drlynne

Is juggling family, career, and other areas of your life exhausting you, leaving you stressed and worn out? You will love Season Two’s first guest, Grace Lange. Grace is with the Burnout Prevention Project and owner/consultant of Grace K. She shares some of her Becoming Story chapter titled “Giving Myself Grace”. She believes we are always ‘Becoming’ but need to have a “Growth Mindset”. Grace is full of positive energy and insightful views that you can apply in your life right now.  ** Grace is offering a free behavioral Analysis and Discover Call.  Just mention hearing her on the Always Becoming Podcast. Contact Grace:  grace@burnoutpreventionproject.com Learn more about what she does at www.burnoutpreventionproject.com Instagram: @burnoutpreventionproject Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Burnout-Prevention-Project-104327721741478 If you have questions about the Always Becoming Podcast, or have a Becoming Story you want to share connect with me iam@alwaysbecoming.com Visit www.alwaysbecomingpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynne

Andrea shares that part of her most recent chapter in her Becoming Story includes being diagnosed with a rare, autoimmune disorder, Ankylosing Spondylitis. She shares some of the struggles she has had in adapting to the changes and to the limitations the disorder has created in her life. Andrea also shares her poem titled “Dear Vaccine”. She says that it is the first time she has read it to share publicly. In the poem, she expresses her feelings about the diagnosis and how it relates to the COVID vaccine.For more information about Art2Action and their upcoming event visit www.Art2Action.orgFollow Art2Action on Facebook www.facebook.com/art2actionand on Instagram at www.instagram.com/art2action/The art film “11 Reflections on September” will be streaming September 9th-12th at https://arabamericanmuseum.orgFor information about the Always Becoming Podcast, and if you have a Becoming Story you want to share, you can email be at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.com. Visit the website www.alwaysbecomingpodcast.comAND follow the podcast on Instagram at becoming_with_drlynne

This episode was recorded the day after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. We did not know that would happen at the time this interview was scheduled. As a writer, performer, director and Cultural Organizer, Andrea has spent a decade working on increasing awareness, visibility and support of Arab, Middle Easter/North African and Muslim Communities, and the ”Wars on/of Terror” in Afghanistan and Iraq. I asked Andrea for her thoughts about the Taliban take over and we have a frank, relevant discussion about the event, and the effect on the people of Afghan, Afghan women, and on our Warriors who fought and died in Afghanistan over the last 20 years. Andrea also talks about healing that comes from the artistic process and the revealing of hidden stories, sharing with us parts of her own Becoming Story of trauma in her childhood and her move to New York only 8 days prior to 911. Look out for Part Two of the interview where Andrea talks about her recent diagnosis with the rare autoimmune disorder, Ankylosing Spondylitis. And we have the privileged of her reading the poem she wrote “Dear Vaccine”, which is about her experience with the disorder, and its relationship with the COVID vaccine. For more information about Art 2Action and their upcoming event visit www.Art2Action.org Follow Art2Action on Facebook www.facebook.com/art2action and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/art2action/ The art film “11 Reflections on September” will be streaming September 9th-12th at https://arabamericanmuseum.org For information about the Always Becoming Podcast, and if you have a Becoming Story you want to share, you can email be at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.com. Visit the website www.alwaysbecomingpodcast.com AND follow the podcast on Instagram at becoming_with_drlynne.

Cameron Steele, Contact Talk Radio Network owner and producer of this show, helps me launch this second season of the Always Becoming Podcast. Just like us, the podcast is ‘Always Becoming”, having learned many lesson throughout the first season. Cameron and I talk about the changes that have been made as the podcast evolves. I share a bit of my own Becoming Story, and my current chapter I titled “True Self – False Self”. We are excited about this new season and know you will be inspired by all our guests. To learn more about Cameron and Contact Talk Radio Network visit their website: Home | Internet Talk Radio | CTR Network To learn more about the Always Becoming Podcast or you have a Becoming Story you would like to share visit www.alwaysbecomingpodcast.com Or email me at iam@alwaysbecomingpodcast.com For daily words of wisdom follow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynne And Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrLynneSantiago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and Gallup Certified Strength Finder Coach, Jamie Molnar, shares how she uses Yoga Psychology to help her clients achieve emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Jamie introduces me to Joseph Campbell’s Hero Journey and shows how Campbell’s model aligns with the concepts of “Becoming”. Jamie is inspiring as she speaks about listening to your calling and living your life authentically with purpose.Learn more about Jamie Molnar www.bybsandthrive.comReach out to Jamie through email: jamie@jamiemolnar.comYou can call her at: 727-513-5932Instagram: @bybsandthriveFacebook: @bybsandthrivePlease email your questions and relevant experiences or if you would like to share your own Becoming story to IAM@thedrlynnesantiagoshow.comFollow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynne You can follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrLynneSantiago. “LIKE” and SHARE so the people important in your life can listen and be inspired by the all the Quest and Becoming Stories.

In this Quest episode, I talked with Licensed Mental Health Counselor and author Dr Sh’nai Simmons. Dr. Sh’nai shares parts of her own Becoming Story,--chapters that include her early childhood educational experiences, her sudden move to Florida, taking a leap of Faith, despite much sacrifice and fear, surviving Breast Cancer, and the inspirations that led her to create her private practice Community Victory Family Services, Inc. She is the author of several books to include “Blessed not Broke”, and “Fight with Faith”. You can find her books on Amazon and her website. Dr Sh’nai guides others on their Becoming journeys as an approved Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselor Interns and Marriage and Family Therapy interns. As a ‘self-care strategist’, Dr. Sh’nai works with people in the helping profession recover from Compassion Fatigue. Find out more about Dr Sh’nai Simmons and Community Victory Family Services, Inc, at www.drshnai.com Contact Dr Sh’nai at drsimmons@communityvictory.com and 800-715-3606 Community Victory Family Services, Inc is located at: 15438 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33613 Follow Dr Sh’nai on Instagram @drshnai and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/drsnotes Please email your questions and relevant experiences, or would like to be a guest on the podcast, email: IAM@thedrlynnesantiagoshow.com Follow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynne You can follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrLynneSantiago. “LIKE” and SHARE so the people important in your life can listen and be inspired by the all the Quest and Becoming Stories.

In this quest episode, I talked with Retired Army veteran John Morgan, who made the incredible journey from being a Soldier for 23 years, then a college student finishing his graduate degree in Social Work to, currently, preparing for his Social Worker licensure. He shares with us many chapters of his Becoming Story. John has a passion for helping his fellow brothers and sisters-in-arms find hope as they struggle with the transition from being a Warrior to living in the world of civilians. As we listen to John, we can hear how there are always obstacles on our Becoming Path, the kind of barriers that get us stuck and stagnant. And there are no “good enough” reasons for giving up.John works as a Veteran Employment Consultant in the Boley Center’s Veteran Reintegration program.Learn more about the program at: Veterans – Boley Centers or call (727) 212-0377And if you are a person in crisis and need immediate support please call (800) 273-TALK (8255)You can also live chat, or text with a responder: Talk To Someone Now: Lifeline Veterans—When you call press #1 so you can be connected to the Veteran’s Hotline.Please email your questions and relevant experiences, or would like to be a guest on the podcast, email: IAM@thedrlynnesantiagoshow.comFollow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynneYou can follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrLynneSantiago. “LIKE” and SHARE so the people important in your life can listen and be inspired by the all the Quest and Becoming Stories.

Anthropologist of dance and theater, and Classical Sacred dance instructor, Simona Dharma Devi, shares about her life experiences as a dance performer, actress, and Kundalini yoga instructor. She tells us that through these approaches she eventually created Kundalini Rhythms Dance—a mystical, sacred form of dance that is meant to be healing and transformative. Dharma believes dance is the ultimate healing form, and that dance gives us the ability to change self-limiting beliefs, and the negative stories we tell ourselves. Dharma shares some chapters of her own Becoming Story, which include a traumatic betrayal, and period of depression. She tells how she was able to move out of the darkness and reclaim her power by using dance to reconnect to her physical body, and to her creative, spiritual Self.Learn more about Dharma, her Sacred Belly Dancing class and Kundalini Rhythms Dance program by visiting her website at: www.kundalinirhythmsdance.com Get 10% off the fees to attend these classes when you mention this podcast.You can contact Dharma at 862-203-0082 or by email at kundalinirhythmsdance@gmail.comFollow Dharma: Instagram@ Kundalinirhythms FaceBook @kundalinirhythmsTo contact me with comments, questions, or to share your own Becoming Story email me at lynne@lynnesantiagolmhc.com or Iam@thedrlynnesantiagoshow.comPlease share this Podcast with your family and friends. Like, Share and follow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynne

Welcome to 2021. This is the first episode of the New Year. I had to cancel the interviews I had lined up for January because, literally, my becoming story was changing as the first sun of the New Year was rising. My husband became seriously ill, and is still in a life threatening condition. One of the most common themes of this podcast, and what all the guests share, is that adversity, hardship, or trauma marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. And that is exactly what is happening to me. One chapter ending. A new one beginning. Please email your questions and relevant experiences to IAM@thedrlynnesantiagoshow.com Follow me on Instagram @becoming_with_drlynne You can follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrLynneSantiago. “LIKE” and SHARE so the people important in your life can listen and be inspired by the all the Quest and Becoming Stories.