Thank you so much for tuning into season 2 of Journey With Jess! In this final episode of the season I sit down with Ashley Arter. While not a mental professional, Ashley has an immense amount of knowledge regarding mental health and in particular, eating disorders. Having dealt with anxiety, depression, PTSD, undiagnosed ADHD, as well as disordered eating, Ashley has come on to share important insights with me and with all of you.

Some of the topics we dive into are:

• Beauty standards and their effects on our perception of ourselves
• The different types of eating disorders
• Her personal eating disorder journey
• Eating disorders as a means of control
• The obsession with “healthy”
• Why getting an official diagnosis can be a battle
• And why checking in with yourself is so important
  

This interview is extremely honest, raw, and I think, helpful to anyone who has or still is struggling with body image, confidence, or an eating disorder. 

Additional Resources:

Project Heal: https://www.theprojectheal.org/

Eating Disorder Hope: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/

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Please listen at your own discretion, take breaks as needed, or listen with a friend. 

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We’re almost at the end of season two of Journey With Jess, but the episodes just keep getting better and better! 

This week I’m chatting with Jessica Rebelo. Jessica is a licensed clinical social worker and a trauma informed life coach and the owner of Unleashed Potential: Life Coaching and Counseling. Understanding the fragility of working with trauma, she aims to give hope to individuals who feel paralyzed by their intense emotions and haunted by the pain of their trauma. Specializing in domestic violence and sexual assault, Jessica assists her clients in creating a life of fulfillment, joy, and freedom from the pain of unhealed trauma.

We discuss some very important topics in this episodes, including, but not limited to:

• What is domestic abuse?
• Who does domestic abuse affect?
• What sort of resources are available?
• How can kids and teens access resources if they’re victims of abuse?
• What is a safety plan and why it’s important to have one?
• Advice for mental health professionals

Want to learn more about Jessica’s services or need additional resources? Check out the links below:

UNLEASHED POTENTIAL: LIFE COACHING & COUNSELING - https://www.unleashedpotentiallifecoaching.com/¢

UNLEASHED POTENTIAL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/unleashedpotentiallifecoaching/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: https://www.thehotline.org

L.I AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: https://liadv.org

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Please listen at your own discretion, take breaks as needed, or listen with a friend. 

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Hi! Welcome to another episode of Journey With Jess. This week I'm chatting with my sorority sister, Jeniadys Lyn-Shue aka Jeni.

This was one of the best podcast episodes I've ever done, if I may say so myself. We covered a ton of different topics, including body image, the history of the quinceañera, wedding expenses, creating your own traditions, and healing through mothering.

What is the American Dream, what does this concept mean to us, and do we both think that we achieved it? Keep listening/watching to find out!

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History of the quinceañera: https://www.lovetoknow.com/celebrations/parties/quinceanera-traditions

History of the American Dream: https://www.bushcenter.org/catalyst/state-of-the-american-dream/churchwell-history-of-the-american-dream

This week's guest is a dear friend and talented visual artist, Sueey Gutierrez. Sueey is a first-generation Salvadorian-American.

In this episode, she opens up about being raised by her grandparents, picking her battles, how she experienced connecting socially to the people around her, and how alcoholism affected her family.

What are the main differences between American and Salvadorian cultures? Does she feel more American or more Salvadorian? Why does she have a love/hate relationship with roosters and where would she love to live after she retires? Listen/watch to find out!

Sueey's Website - https://www.sueeygutierrez.com/

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Check out part 1 if you haven't already: https://youtu.be/XukbMe1Q5y0 I’m glad to have had a chance to have an open, intimate conversation with my sorority sister and close friend, Karen Barahona. Karen’s parents had her when they were teenagers which in turn shaped Karen’s childhood and teenage years. Karen opens up about having to take on adult responsibilities from a young age, eventually standing up for herself, and how moving out of her home at the age of nineteen ended up improving her relationship with her family. She talks about witnessing and experiencing abuse within romantic relationships, her anxiety diagnosis, unhealthy coping methods, and how she’s learning to manage her symptoms now. Tune in next week to see who I'm chatting with next! Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD — https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Children-Emotionally-Immature-Parents/dp/1626251703 ✨Subscribe on YouTube and hit the notification bell so you won't miss a single episode as we embark on this transformative journey together.

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New week, new Journey With Jess podcast episode! I’m glad to have had a chance to have an open, intimate conversation with my sorority sister and close friend, Karen Barahona. Karen’s parents had her when they were teenagers which in turn shaped Karen’s childhood and teenage years. 

Karen opens up about having to take on adult responsibilities from a young age, eventually standing up for herself, and how moving out of her home at the age of nineteen ended up improving her relationship with her family. 

She talks about witnessing and experiencing abuse within romantic relationships, her anxiety diagnosis, unhealthy coping methods, and how she’s learning to manage her symptoms now. 

We had a lot of important topics to chat about, so this episode will be airing in two parts. Tune in to part 2 next Tuesday!

Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD — https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Children-Emotionally-Immature-Parents/dp/1626251703

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This week I have the pleasure of chatting with Maria Alfaro, a mental health activist and the founder of a non-profit called Que Paso Latinx™. Inspired by her mother’s mental health journey, she created the program three years ago with the hope of educating, spreading awareness, and encouraging mental education among other things. Maria is a gifted motivational speaker, a published author, and a mental health advocate who has created a lot of positive change and will continue to do so in the future. Learn more about Que Paso Latinx™: https://www.quepasolatinx.org/ ✨Subscribe now and hit the notification bell so you won't miss a single episode as we embark on this transformative journey together. Thank you for listening to "Journey With Jess" ! 🌟🎉 *****

My goal is to educate, uplift, share inspiring stories, and show people who want to build and live their best, most fulfilling life that with a bit of support, accountability, and positivity, anything is possible! Some episodes will have heavy topics such as mentions of s*xual ass*ult, su*cidal ideations, and more. Please listen at your own discretion, take breaks as needed, or listen with a friend. If you or someone you love needs mental health services and need help to learn where to start book a free consultation call with me 👇🏽 Subscribe to my channel & follow Journey With Jess on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, so you never miss a new episode.
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This week I'm super excited to bring you a long-awaited discussion all about narcism and narcissistic parents with psychologist and mental health coach, Melissa Lehto.

A little bit about Melissa:

Melissa Lehto was born in El Paso, Texas. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, later obtaining her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at El Paso. She has worked in the mental health field since 2018. Her adult career started in the banking industry and, thanks to a lot of work, support, and dedication I was able to move up fairly quickly. In the end, she wanted a job that was fulfilling and that could align with her personal values and beliefs. So, she took a big leap of faith and decided to restart her career by enrolling in college and exploring different jobs and volunteer opportunities that she wanted to participate in. 

Even at times when she felt like she was stepping back "financially, or with stability”, she knew that the rewards would outweigh the challenges and difficulties. She found her specialty which is helping adult clients with processing and healing from trauma, toxic relationships, and dysfunctional family systems. She works with clients who have been involved in narcissistic relationships either with their families, parents, or significant others. She values the strength that it takes for them to ask for help. With that same sentiment, there is not a day when she takes for granted the ability to provide the best quality of care to her clients. Even on the most difficult days, her heart is full and she has an immense sense of gratitude for her profession and the connection she develops with my clients. 

Connect With Melissa:

@mentalhealthincolor (IG, FB, Youtube, Tiktok, Threads, Clapper, and LinkedIn) 

website: mentalhealth-incolor.com

phone: 813-508-8826

email: melissalehto@mentalhealth-incolor.com

Podcasts

1. Dr.  Ramani 
2. Mental Healness (Instagram or YouTube) 
3.  Unscrew You
4. Guided mediation for detachment from over-thinking 
5.  Beyond Bitchy: Mastering the art of boundaries 
6. Recovery road 
7. UnF*ck your brain 
8.  Understanding Today's Narcissist 

Books 

1. Here are the Tears I You we didn't cry by Vianney Harelly 
2. Self-compassion: The proven power of being kind to yourself by Kristin Neff
3. The art of living: peace and freedom in the here and now by Thich Nhat Hanh
4. Healing the adult children of narcissists: Essays on the invisible war zone and exercises for recovery by Shahida Arabi. 
5. Welcome home: A guide to building a home for your soul by Najwa Zebian
6. Will I ever be good enough? Healing the daughters of narcissistic mothers by Karyl Mc. Bride 
7. The way of the bow by Paulo Coelho
8. Whole again: healing your heart and discovering yourself after toxic relationships and abuse 
9. Radical self-acceptance: A Buddhist Guide to Freeing Yourself from Shame by Tara Brach
10.  Adult children of emotionally immature parents: how to heal from distant, rejecting or self-involved parents by Lindsay C. Gibson.

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