Mentally A Badass

In this powerful episode, I sit down with therapist and addiction survivor Blake Hunt to discuss his personal journey with alcohol and how it led him to help others through mental health work. We dive deep into the mental health crisis facing our society—touching on everything from the fentanyl epidemic to borderline personality disorder (BPD), and how caregiver attachment plays a role in long-term emotional health. Blake offers raw insights, professional perspective, and real hope for anyone struggling—or supporting someone who is.

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https://www.blakehuntrecovery.com/ 

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In this episode, I sit down with Mike Martin to talk about something so many silently face—depression. Mike opens up about his mental health journey and how reconnecting with the natural world became a key part of his healing process. From quiet walks in the woods to immersing himself in wild landscapes, he shares how nature offers more than beauty—it offers clarity, peace, and resilience. If you’ve ever felt lost or overwhelmed, this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear.

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https://projectmindfullyoutdoors.co/

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In this deeply powerful and vulnerable episode, meditation coach Sara Thornhill shares her personal journey of survival, healing, and transformation. From surviving a brutal gang rape to navigating two divorces, Sara opens up about how she rebuilt her life and now dedicates her work to helping fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals heal from trauma. Through meditation, embodiment, and inner work, Sara guides others to reconnect with their worth and revive the innate power that was always theirs. This conversation is a testament to resilience, authenticity, and the power of reclaiming your story.

Learn more about Sara

https://www.sarathornhill.com/

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amy Vincze to explore the lasting impact of childhood trauma and how it can silently shape our adult lives—emotionally, physically, and mentally. Amy shares her personal journey and introduces us to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping, a unique and accessible healing tool that helps release deep-rooted pain and promote emotional balance. Whether you're new to tapping or curious about the connection between past trauma and present-day struggles, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and real tools for healing.

Learn more about EFT Tapping:

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Paul Davis ran away from home, lived in his car, and spent over two decades caught in a spiral of addiction, self-destruction, and heartbreak. In this raw conversation, he opens up about the moment he hit rock bottom, the pain of broken relationships, and the life-changing turning point that brought him to his knees—and ultimately to healing.

We talk about:

• His troubled childhood and why he ran away
• What it was really like living in his car and barely surviving
• The beginning of his addiction and the 23-year path of destruction
• How love, loss, and grief shaped his journey
• The impact his wife’s battle with breast cancer had on his sobriety
• The moment God dramatically entered his life
• What he’d say to anyone currently in the middle of their own storm

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In this episode, I sit down with Katie Turner—an advocate for deep feeling and self-awareness—to talk about what it really means to be a sensitive human in a loud, often dismissive world. We unpack the differences between traditional therapy and spiritual alternatives, share personal insights on navigating mental health in both the U.S. and Canada, and get real about the damaging effects of toxic positivity. If you've ever felt "too much" or questioned what healing is supposed to look like, this conversation is for you.

Learn more about Katie:

https://katieturnerpsychology.com/

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Why are we so hard on ourselves sometimes? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala — a psychologist, author, and expert in emotions — to talk about perfectionism, personality traits, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We break down how your personality can shape the way you think and feel, why perfectionism shows up, and what actually helps when emotions feel too big to handle. It's a raw, real convo about mental health, healing, and understanding yourself better.

KEYWORDS: perfectionism, borderline personality disorder, BPD, mental health, personality traits, emotional health, Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala, psychology podcast, self-growth, therapy tools.

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In this honest and healing conversation, I’m joined by Kanika Vasudeva—energy healer and spiritual guide—as she shares how the heartbreaking loss of her daughter led her to a deeper path of self-discovery, soul work, and spiritual healing.

We talk about how energy healing helped her move through grief, and how tapping into the Akashic Records revealed hidden patterns, karmic imprints, and generational cycles that were affecting her life. Kanika breaks down what the Akashic Records are, how they work, and how they can help you release emotional blocks, heal trauma, and grow spiritually.

If you’re working through grief, feeling stuck, or just curious about energy healing and soul-level transformation—this episode is for you.

Download her free 3-part audio series: Soul Contracts in Parenting and discover the deeper purpose behind your connection, the karmic patterns you’re here to break, and how to start parenting from peace instead of pain.

Website: https://artoflifecenter.com/

Akashic Records Reading and Healing: https://artoflifecenter.com/reading

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanikaenergycoach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanikaenergycoach/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kanikaenergycoach

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In this episode, I sat down with Cali Estes — an addiction expert and counselor who works with celebrities — to talk about her own experience with addiction and why so many people in the spotlight quietly battle it too.

We got into the pressure of constantly being “on,” what fame can do to your mental health, and why money and success don’t make you immune to addiction. Cali also opened up about how she helps her clients recover and the tools that actually work.

This one’s honest, raw, and super eye-opening — whether you’ve struggled yourself or just want to understand what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Connect with Dr. Cali Estes:

https://linktr.ee/Drcaliestes

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