On this episode of Solutions for the Sole, Parker Tompkins and Alex Vigilante engage in a conversation exploring what it truly means to unlock the mind. Through a thought-provoking discussion, they break down some of the mental barriers that hold individuals back, the role that self-awareness plays in personal growth, in addition to practical ways one can shift their mindset toward clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Join them as they offer real, applicable insight into how intentional thinking, emotional regulation, and perspective can transform not only how we see ourselves-but how we navigate the world around us.

In this episode, Parker Tompkins, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Tanesha Rivers, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, discuss the real and often unrecognized ways trauma shows up in our relationships. From emotional triggers and communication breakdowns to patterns of avoidance, overreaction, and difficulty with trust, they unpack how unresolved experiences from the past can influence how we show up in the present.

Through an honest and clinically grounded conversation, Parker and Tanesha explore the connection between trauma, attachment, and emotional regulation while offering insight into how these patterns develop and how they can be disrupted. This episode is designed to help listeners increase self awareness, strengthen their relationships, and begin doing the deeper work of healing in a way that is intentional, informed, and sustainable.

In this episode, Valeea Sutton, dually licensed Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; Tanesha Rivers (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate) along with host Parker Tompkins (Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialalist Associate) come together for an honest, clinician-led conversation about mental health, psychotropic medications, and how the two intersect in real-world treatment.

The discussion explores how medications support brain functioning, when medication may be helpful, common misconceptions and stigma, and the importance of pairing medication with therapy and holistic care. The panel also breaks down how informed decision-making, collaboration with prescribers, and individualized treatment plans lead to better outcomes for clients.

This episode is designed to educate, normalize, and empower listeners-whether you're navigating your own mental health journey, supporting a loved one, or working in the mental health field.