🎙️ Sculpt N Create — Episode 16 w/ Allison Bonilla

In this episode, Trea Da Fit Artist sits down with Allison Bonilla, a Professional Life Strategist, former Psychotherapist, and Relationship Alignment Coach ... for a grounded conversation about love, ambition, communication, and emotional well-being.

Allison breaks down the difference between clinical depression and the emotional weight that comes from life pressure, especially in Black and brown communities where mental health stigma still runs deep.

Together, they explore how to maintain connection while growing individually, how emotional strain shows up in the body, and why communication is maintenance, not something you only do when things fall apart.

Whether you're an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, or someone navigating love while chasing your vision, this one is going to hit home.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Not everyone needs clinical therapy — coaching supports growth before crisis.

• Understanding the difference between clinical depression & overwhelm is essential.

• Mental health stigma still prevents many from seeking help.

• Emotional stress often shows up physically — the mind and body are connected.

• Proactive relationship maintenance prevents emotional distance.

• Communication ain't about being right, it’s about staying connected.

• Silence in a relationship is usually a signal, not comfort.

• Shared goals keep relationships aligned during growth.

• Work-life balance requires clarity, communication & intention.

• “Communication ain't just talking, it’s maintaining the connection.”

• “Love doesn’t collapse under ambition; it collapses under silence.”

• “If we’re growing, we have to grow together.”

• “Your relationship can be your peace or your pressure... it depends on how you communicate.”

00:00 Introduction to Allison Bonilla

03:17 Transitioning from Psychotherapy to Coaching

04:30 Understanding Professional Life Strategy

07:56 The Distinction Between Therapy and Coaching

09:36 Recognizing Clinical Depression

11:53 Stigmas Surrounding Mental Health

14:28 Mental Health in the African American Community

16:54 The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health

19:10 The Role of Faith in Mental Health

22:30 Navigating the Path to Seeking Help

26:03 Allison's Journey into Therapy

29:29 Relationship Coaching for Artists and Entrepreneurs

32:47 Understanding Relationship Dynamics

33:39 The Shift from Counseling to Coaching

35:20 Identifying Relationship Challenges

37:43 The Importance of Communication in Relationships

39:22 Proactive Relationship Maintenance

40:51 Engaging Conversations for Connection

44:13 Navigating Long-Distance Relationships

47:43 The Value of Commitment and Communication

49:29 Balancing Careers and Relationships

55:11 The Role of Communication in Relationship Success

58:52 Navigating Relationship Insecurities

01:03:37 Balancing Family and Career

01:10:07 The Role of a Professional Life Strategist

01:16:11 Communicating for Success

01:22:10 The Importance of Community and Connection

01:27:19 Introduction to the Podcast and Community Engagement

🌐 Connect with Allison Bonilla

🌍 Website: https://www.allisonbcoaching.com
🌱 Garden of Growth Program: https://www.allisonbcoaching.com/garden-of-growth-2025.html
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonbcoaching/
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allisonbcoaching
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-bonilla-lcsw/

🚀 Connect with Trea Da Fit Artist

💪🏾 Coaching & Training: https://nextworldfitness.com
🎨 Creative Network: https://fit-masterpiece-collabs.mn.co/
🎧 More Episodes: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sculptncreate

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