Mental Health-ish

This week I am joined by author Dave Pelzer, best known for his memoir of child abuse, "A Child Called It".  As with many of us, Dave was forced to re-examine his life during the pandemic. Despite his many accomplishments—writing multiple bestselling books, including the classics A Child Called “It” and The Lost Boy, serving in the armed forces, receiving awards from US Presidents, and battling ferocious California wildfires—Dave found himself at an emotional crossroads. In his struggle to simply survive, he never learned how to just be. What did he learn during this moment of reflection and what does he want to share with Imperfect Mellow listeners? Listen to this week's episode to find out. Guest: Dave Pelzerhttps://www.davepelzer.com/For more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merch please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellow.therapyWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comSupport the show Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

Hello mellow friends! This week we are joined by an amazing guest. Ashley Fontes graduated from BYU with a degree in Humanities and is a writer, mother, yoga teacher, and mental health advocate. Ashley's neurodivergent children are her inspiration for teaching yoga. Ashley has seen the benefits of mindfulness and yoga in the lives of her kids, and found it to reduce tantrums and improve communication. This inspired her to begin her organization "Read and Yoga" to give tools to kids and parents to be able to handle whatever life throws at them. Learn more about her journey and how you can incorporate some of these strategies into your own lives. Guest: Ashley Fonteshttps://www.readandyoga.comFor more resources, blogs, & content, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellow.therapyWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

When I finally decided to hire a housekeeper and this happens. Being sick and crappy doctors. Other weekend things. Join me on my drive to work for some story time. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellow.therapyWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

Jose is a Latino, cis, heterosexual male who is first-generation born in the United States. Formal education includes earning a B.A. in Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University in 2012, an M.A. in Couples and Family Therapy in 2015 from Alliant International University, and a certification in Sex Therapy in 2022 from The California Institute of Integral Studies. Listen as he shares part of his story and how he got to where he is today. Guest: Jose Pinal, LMFThttps://liberateviatherapy.com/For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellow.therapyWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

When the body shuts down. Is this a sign from the universe to move on? Are you doing too much? Some things to keep in mind when you're stuck on autopilot. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: Imperfect.mellow.therapyWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

Hi friends. Join me this week to discuss why the holidays sucked for me, goal setting tips, and 5 New Years resolutions to include in your list, for your Mental Health in 2023! I wish you all a happy new year. Thank you for joining me on this wild podcast ride. https://www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

The term “personal energy” refers collectively to those parts of you that are subtle and non-physical, such as your sense of aliveness, feelings and emotions, thoughts, memories, conscience and beliefs. You can’t see any of these things, yet you know they exist and are vital to your sense of self.Your energy is an integral part of who you are and how you perceive the world.Gail Christel Behrend is an engineer, speaker, writer, healer and certified Infinite Possibilities trainer. A graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in Miami Florida, she has been an energy practitioner for over 20 years. In this episode, Gail shares with us a little bit about what personal energy looks like and her journey to healing her energy through past lives exploration. Guest: Gail Behrendhttps://energyisreal.com/For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comSupport the show Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

Sonya is a Toronto girl with extensive background in behaviour analysis in the world of coaching! Join us for a discussion on how to build better habits. Habits are the small decisions you make and actions you perform every day. According to researchers at Duke University, habits account for about 40 percent of our behaviors on any given day. Your life today is essentially the sum of your habits. How in shape or out of shape you are? A result of your habits. How happy or unhappy you are? A result of your habits. How successful or unsuccessful you are? A result of your habits. Since we spend almost half our lives on autopilot, learning how to shape and leverage habits to our benefit can have a huge impact. Listen in and share with someone who needs help developing better habits.Guest: Sonya MacCrinnonhttps://www.sonyamaccrimmon.com/homeFor more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

Happy Thanksgiving! Let's talk about celebrating your small daily victories and staying focused on your goals. We all want to be successful but what does that even look like? Join me for some reflections and exciting news.  Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

We all have had to make the decision at some point on whether to forgive someone or not. I admit, I can be petty sometimes and want to get revenge but who is that really harming at the end of the day? This week we are joined by International Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author, Intuitive and Conscious Relationship Coach, Carrie Jeroslow.  Carrie teaches people the tools to relate consciously to themselves and others. She believes that when we learn and accept who we truly are, we are able to be more authentic in our relationships with others. This authenticity brings an unparalleled sense of joyfulness and fulfillment to our lives as a whole.She has been seen on NBC, PBS, The CW, Forbes, Thrive Global, Winston Salem Journal, and Forsyth Woman, and has been interviewed by Marianne Williamson, Go All In TV, The ListTV, and many others to discuss the ideas in her coaching, as well as in her first book, Why Do They Always Break Up with Me? This process has helped her many clients create profound changes in their relationships and in their lives.What a treat to have her share her wisdom with us. *Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend. Let me know what your thoughts are. Guest: Carrie Jeroslowhttp://www.carriejeroslow.com/For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

The holiday season can be a fun and magical time, but the burden mothers sometimes bear during this season can sometimes bring more stress than joy. If you’re recovering or recently recovered from postpartum depression or anxiety, the stress of the holidays can sometimes require a little extra self-care. This  week I am joined by Dorthie Owens to discuss maternal mental health and postpartum depression.  Dorthie is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and coach working primarily with women and families experiencing postpartum mental health symptoms. *Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend. Let me know what your thoughts are. Guest: Dorthie Owenshttps://linktr.ee/dorthie.oFor more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

"Think of the bright side", "it could be worse", "think happy thoughts". We've all heard some form of these statements before.  Can being positive go too far? This week I am joined by Jen Rafferty, CEO of Empowered Educator to discuss the dark side of positivity and how we can embrace our "negative" emotions.  *Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend. Let me know what your thoughts are. Guest: Jen Raffertyhttps://empowerededucator.comFor more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

According to the American Psychological Association, Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness characterized by incoherent or illogical thoughts, bizarre behavior and speech, and delusions or hallucinations, such as hearing voices. This week I am joined by Dale Walsh,  as he shares his unique “inside-out” perspective of schizophrenia, having experienced both sides of the illness from deep psychosis to recovered freedom. In this episode, we help debunk many myths about Schizophrenia.Following a thirteen-week hospitalization after being “extracted” from Dartmouth College, Dale was in a private psychiatric program where he was hospitalized nine times over five years. He then moved into his own unsupervised apartment and returned to college at Fairleigh Dickinson University, from where he graduated magna cum laude in English Literature. Diagnosed 45 years ago, Dale has been episode-free for the past 29. His mental health journey has evolved from total psychosis to a miraculous recovery. He has lived independently for forty years. *Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend. Let me know what your thoughts are. Guest: Dale Walshhttps://www.apa.org/topics/schizophreniaFor more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

We've all heard of postpartum depression but how about postpardum anxiety? Postpartum anxiety is excessive worrying that occurs after childbirth or adoption. Joining us this week to discuss postpartum anxiety is Allison Lieberman. Allison Lieberman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, postpartum anxiety expert, mom of 2, and 2x postpartum anxiety survivor. She is the co-founder of Rooted in Harmony Counseling, a California-based group therapy practice dedicated to helping moms with anxiety, relationships, and parenting.*Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend. Let me know what your thoughts are. Guest: Allison Liebermanhttps://www.rihcounseling.comFor more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

Neglected past trauma can have an impact on your long-term physical health. Listen to this episode to learn more about how trauma is stored in the body and how it changes our brain chemicals. This week I am joined by Dr. Paula Chambers to dive into how we can heal our bodies from past trauma. Dr. Paula Chambers is a speaker, writer, and dance healer based in Los Angeles. She is also a developmental trauma survivor. The divorce of her actor parents when she was five left her feeling powerless and ashamed.  In 2010, she discovered NIA Technique mindful dance fitness, fell in love with it, and was inspired to become a NIA Technique mindful dance fitness instructor. NIA led to Paula’s self-reinvention from developmental trauma to transformation and Rebirth and brought her both physical and emotional healing. *Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend. Let me know what your thoughts are. Guest: Dr. Paula Chambershttps://www.paulachambers.meFor more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

This week we have a superstar guest joining us int he mellow. Lizette Lopez, LMFT joins us to discuss her amazing book, "Santiago's Daughter: A Child of An Immigrant raised in Mania, Depression, and Poverty".     "His name was Santiago Lopez Arellano Jr. He lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder for many years, until he became another slain victim of COVID-19. And me, my name is Lizette and I am his daughter. This is the unwritten story of many people who struggle with undiagnosed and untreated mental health illnesses. But not just that, mix in being poor, not speaking English, not being a citizen, and having zero knowledge of mental health issues." - Lopez, 2022.Find out why this book had me teary-eyed. *Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend. Let me know what your thoughts are. Guest: Lizette Lopez, LMFThttps://www.zulibllc.com/aboutFor more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

A trauma bond is a psychological response that happens when an abused person develops an unhealthy attachment to their abuser. This week we are joined by Mary Joye to learn more about this trauma bond and ways to overcome it.  Mary Joye is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach, and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. She is a recovered codependent, and her transformative journey was featured in "O" Magazine. She is a best-selling writer for DailyOM.com and her most popular course, "From Codependent to Independent" is often in the top ten and has sold tens of thousands of copies. She contributes as a guest author and interviewer to OpentoHope.com, Huffington Post, Prevention, ThriveGlobal, UpJourney, Psychology Today, PsychCentral, Central Florida Health News, and many other publications. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend. Let me know what your thoughts are. Guest: Mary Joyehttp://www.winterhavencounseling.com/For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.com Support the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

We did it everyone! We are all done for season 1 of Imperfect Mellow Podcast. Coming back stronger next season. Ill miss you all.  I appreciate you all so much. Please remember to share this episode with family and friends. Subscribe and rate. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comSupport the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

We all have a spirit animal that we work to uncover in order to be our true authentic selves. This week I am joined by author Rae Garg to discuss her latest published book "Bee Bee: Journey of a Spirit Animal". This is a kid's book about a coming-of-age story discussing social issues and mental health.     Guest: Rae Garghttps://www.amazon.com/Bee-Journey-Spirit-Animal/dp/B0B337LDJQPlease remember to share this episode with family and friends. Subscribe and rate. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comSupport the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)

Experiencing an anxiety attack can be so debilitating. Joining me this week is Kat Om to discuss her experiences with anxiety attacks and different tips that you can practice to help you overcome them. Kat is an author, blogger, and resilience mindset/joy coach. Guest: Kat Omhttps://www.katomlife.comPlease remember to share this episode with family and friends. Subscribe and rate. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: ZuppysueWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comSupport the showFor more resources, blogs, & content, and Mental health merchandise, please visit:IG: Imperfect.mellowWebsite: www.imperfectmellow.comPlease like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Dont forget to share this episode :)