For May's Mental Health Awareness Month, we featured our short Mental Health Awareness series, where we dove deep into the diverse experiences of the therapeutic world with mental health professionals.

To cap off this series, this episode highlights the topic of mental health in kids. Discover how the developmental stages of children impact how they express and experience emotions, how caregivers and teachers can help them manage and regulate their emotions, and tips to ensure the best therapeutic care.

Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman on our final May Mental-health Month episode that demonstrates how to navigate and encourage mental health care for kids.

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• "Task Tracker"
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/tasktracker
• “Tools to Help Kids Navigate Mistreatment”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/navigating-bullying
• “Talking to Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool Guide”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/talkingtokids

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DISCLAIMER:
Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician.

For May's Mental Health Awareness Month, we're featuring our short Mental Health Awareness series, where we will delve deep into the diverse experiences of the therapeutic world with mental health professionals.

In the last installment of our series, we welcome healer, activist, and agent of change, Dr. Tina Onikoyi, the founder of a private practice called Wellness Meets World and a Licensed Professional Counselor with multiple degrees in clinical psychology and mental health counseling. During our conversation, she talks about her specialization in helping high-achieving, Women of Color professionals who are experiencing high-functioning anxiety or imposter syndrome.

Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman and Dr. Tina Onikoyi in a conversation about identifying the fear of feeling like you don't belong, highlighting the challenges that exacerbate imposter syndrome, and discovering mindful ways to break the barriers of imposter syndrome.

Referenced Links:

Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tinaonikoyi/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaonikoyi/

Wellness Meets World Therapy Practice:
https://www.wellnessmeetsworld.com/

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• "Task Tracker"
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/tasktracker
• “Tools to Help Kids Navigate Mistreatment”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/navigating-bullying
• “Talking to Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool Guide”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/talkingtokids

STAY CONNECTED:

• Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
• Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com
• Social: @counselorvdejesus
• Email: podcast@freetobemindful.com

DISCLAIMER:
Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician.

For May's Mental Health Awareness Month, we're featuring our short Mental Health Awareness series, where we will delve deep into the diverse experiences of the therapeutic world with mental health professionals.

On our second episode of the series, we welcome a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Social Worker Jasmine Ramirez, who supports BIPOC communities through individual and couples' financial coaching and speaking engagements. During this conversation, she highlights her mental health career journey in outpatient and inpatient settings, how financial debt and burnout propelled her to pursue her passion, and the difference between financial therapy and financial coaching.

Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman and Jasmine Ramirez, in a conversation that dives into hustle culture and how to navigate it with intention, budgeting, and mindfulness.

Referenced Links:

Episode 187: Trusting Your Inner Intuition
https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast/187

Episode 195: Mental Health Awareness Series with Kathy Acosta, LCSW
https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast/195

Therapy Practice:
https://www.honesthourtherapy.com/

Coaching Services:
https://www.byanymeanscoaching.com/
Social Media - @Bam.Coaching on Instagram & Tiktok

Latinx Practice Collective for Latinx Private Practice Owners:
latinxpracticecollective.com

GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!
https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindful
Use this link to get 20% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.



FREE GIFTS!

• "Task Tracker"
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/tasktracker
• “Tools to Help Kids Navigate Mistreatment”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/navigating-bullying
• “Talking to Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool Guide”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/talkingtokids

STAY CONNECTED:

• Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
• Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com
• Social: @counselorvdejesus
• Email: podcast@freetobemindful.com

DISCLAIMER:
Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician.

For May's Mental Health Awareness Month, we're featuring our short Mental Health Awareness series, where we will delve deep into the diverse experiences of the therapeutic world with mental health professionals.

On our first episode of the series, we welcome a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, private practice business coach, and founder of the Latinx Practice Collective, Kathy Acosta, LCSW who is on a mission to blend passion with purpose. During this conversation, she describes her mental health career journey and how to balance it with her personal life, understanding what EMDR therapy is and how it helps with healing trauma, and her business and social work intersection.

Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman and Kathy Acosta in a conversation about how to break barriers and what we feel we are "trained" to do by connecting with others, discovering areas of growth, and exploring the business and mental health scope.

REFERENCED LINKS:

Hero Therapy Practice for NJ Residents
Herocenternj.com

Hero Consultations for Business Owners:
Heroconsultations.com

Latinx Practice Collective for Latinx Private Practice Owners:
latinxpracticecollective.com

GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!
https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindful
Use this link to get 20% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.



FREE GIFTS!

• "Task Tracker"
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/tasktracker
• “Tools to Help Kids Navigate Mistreatment”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/navigating-bullying
• “Talking to Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool Guide”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/talkingtokids

STAY CONNECTED:

• Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
• Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com
• Social: @counselorvdejesus
• Email: podcast@freetobemindful.com

DISCLAIMER:
Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician.

Teachers have a profound impact on the lives of students' success. But technology is constantly growing, and many teachers are shifting from traditional learning styles to the future of education.

This episode shares various AI tools that can help accelerate processes, highlights the evolutionary journey of AI in education, and explains the pros and cons of AI.

Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman in a discussion on the impact of AI on society today, and how to use the tools for learning without being overly reliant on technology.

GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!
https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindful
Use this link to get 20% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.



FREE GIFTS!

• "Task Tracker"
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/tasktracker
• “Tools to Help Kids Navigate Mistreatment”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/navigating-bullying
• “Talking to Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool Guide”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/talkingtokids

STAY CONNECTED:

• Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
• Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com
• Social: @counselorvdejesus
• Email: podcast@freetobemindful.com

DISCLAIMER:
Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician.

Advice is everywhere—from influencers on TikTok sharing their take of the day to old-fashioned advice from our social circles and professional networks.

Wondering how to navigate unsolicited advice like a pro? From understanding how and when to take advice to learning ways to make our own feedback more positive, this episode shows us how to apply our decision-making skills in an effective way.

Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman in today's topic of advice and mindful living, and how bringing awareness to yourself and your surroundings can provide guidance to making the decisions right for you.

REFERENCED EPISODES:
Episode 187: Trusting Your Inner Intuition
https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast/187

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https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindful
Use this link to get 20% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.



FREE GIFTS!

• "Task Tracker"
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/tasktracker
• “Tools to Help Kids Navigate Mistreatment”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/navigating-bullying
• “Talking to Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool Guide”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/talkingtokids

STAY CONNECTED:

• Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
• Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com
• Social: @counselorvdejesus
• Email: podcast@freetobemindful.com

DISCLAIMER:
Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with responsibilities or like you are carrying the weight of your burdens all by yourself? It's time to learn to lean!

This episode encourages you to embrace vulnerability and connection. By investing trust in our relationships, we invest in our personal growth, combat isolation, and embrace our potential to tackle challenges.

Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman in this episode that inspires you to use this concept of "leaning" to foster support, build trust and community, and uplift others.


REFERENCED LINK:
Episode 185: From Crisis to Connection: Exploring the Loneliness Epidemic

https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast/185

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https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindful
Use this link to get 20% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.



FREE GIFTS!

• "Task Tracker"
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/tasktracker
• “Tools to Help Kids Navigate Mistreatment”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/navigating-bullying
• “Talking to Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool Guide”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/talkingtokids

STAY CONNECTED:

• Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
• Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com
• Social: @counselorvdejesus
• Email: podcast@freetobemindful.com

DISCLAIMER:
Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician.

Whether it's spiders or making a life-changing decision, we all have fears—and instead of looking at our fear as a barrier and letting it isolate us further, we can lean into the fear to prosper in our professional and personal journeys.

This episode explores where our fear comes from as well, shares a valuable framework for conquering fears, and offers key insights on leaning into fear to embrace our confidence potential.

Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman on a journey that inspires you to take rein over your fears for a stronger and better you.




Referenced Link:

Episode 190: Beyond Your Plans: Trusting Your Journey
https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast/190

GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!
https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindful
Use this link to get 20% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.



FREE GIFTS!

• "Task Tracker"
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/tasktracker
• “Tools to Help Kids Navigate Mistreatment”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/navigating-bullying
• “Talking to Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool Guide”
  https://www.freetobemindful.com/talkingtokids

STAY CONNECTED:

• Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
• Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com
• Social: @counselorvdejesus
• Email: podcast@freetobemindful.com

DISCLAIMER:
Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician.