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Welcome to Traumatic transformation which is dedicated to people who are going through or have gone through a traumatic life event or life phase and are looking to find hope, peace, and purpose through it. In each episode, I plan to share science-backed actionable tips, strategies, real-life wisdom, and experiences of being a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and a Trauma Specialist. I plan to also present to you the most insightful people (athletes, coaches, psychologists, psychiatrists, supermoms, healers, authors, and speakers) who have turned their tragedies into purposeful living and are now paying it forward. Through this show, I am looking to answer the most common questions I often get - how can I change my mindset and become the best version of myself, find my purpose, and not feel so stressed & overwhelmed? Tune in every Tuesday & Thursday.

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In this episode Kristen and I discuss -  - Mental illness and stigma associated with, - How she recovered from her own Post Partum Depression and Grief & loss of her sister who died by suicide. - Tips and things that helped her recover from it.  Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Kristen at www.lightingtheshadows.org or find her on Facebook & IG @lighting.the.shadows. Kristen Laursen - Lighting The Shadows portrays what I am very passionate in my personal life: taking something originally dark and scary (a mental illness, an emotional challenge, feelings of shame/self hate, grief/loss, etc) and transforming it into something enlightening, empowering, and purposeful. I believe that God can take any challenge we face, any brokenness, and transform it into something even better than before the trauma. I know He has done this in my life. When I lost my sister to suicide, the grief was insanely painful. Afterwards, I battled several bouts of depression and anxiety that progressed while I was pregnant to suicidal ideation and psychosis, where I was so lost in the darkness that I lost sight of reality. Through medication, therapy, music, poetry, faith, EMDR, adequate sleep and exercise, and learning how to love myself and give myself compassion, my life completely transformed to being stuck in a big, dark pit of despair to feeling real gratitude and joy for life in all of my cherished roles as mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Where I once had severe anxiety around public speaking, now I faced my fears and joined my local toastmasters club where I won first place in a second level speech competition just months after joining. I now have much more understanding and compassion towards those who have faced mental battles, my concept of God and Love have become more solidified, and I feel that my life, and each life, has so much purpose!
In this episode Jillian and I discuss -  - How unresolved can wreak havoc on your body due to activated stress response. - What is sound healing and how it can help  Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Jillian at joypointclinic.com or find her on Facebook & IG @joypointclinic Jillian Rifkind is an acupuncturist and bodyworker who works with the organs and sound healing to help sensitive people overcome trauma using sound healing to cleanse the energy field and address unresolved emotions in the organ systems.
In this episode Win and I discuss -  - What Cerebral Palsy is, emotional abuse by family members and her recovery and healing journey.  Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Win Kelly Charles Podcast host of Ask Win, Win Kelly Charles, has Cerebral Palsy and her mission is to help others with physical and mental disabilities to find their voices through written or spoken word, using today's assistive technologies as needed.  
In this episode Jennifer and I discuss -  - Her car accident, living in constant chronic pain, divorce and how she recovered from it all  - Practical tips to overcome it and the stress cycles to living a balanced harmonious life - Breaking the patterns and cycles of the past Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Jennifer at www.drjennifershaw.com or find her on IG @naturalwellnesstips Dr. Jennifer Shaw has been in the health and wellness field for over 17 years. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a keynote speaker for a billion dollar international health and wellness company and a sought after yoga instructor with expertise in anatomy, alignment, and injury prevention. She helps her clients and customers break free of overwhelm through the creation of simple, sustainable healthy habits and essential oils. She is passionate about this subject because in 2009 she was struck by a car while riding her bike and lived through 8 months of pain pills, followed by years of chronic pain. She uses her journey back to thriving as the base of support for those she helps.
In this episode Nancy and I discuss -  - 10 resilience skills you can learn from someone who survived rape, cancer, and other life's challenges.  Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Nancy Lucas on IG @nancy__lucas Nancy Lucas evolved naturally into her Mindset | Business Developer posture during her 25+ years as a multi-faceted Entrepreneur, while paralleling as a professional equestrian. The ethics and tenacity it takes to be a national-level athlete, and years of coaching, mentoring, as well as public speaking, had created a set of skills that she has been able to exhibit in the Digital Space. Nancy specializes in helping women build a stronger Business, during difficult or adverse times; economic, personal, or otherwise. Success through mindset and business development based on years of experience and timeless proven principles.  
In this episode Dr. Krause and I discuss -  - How stress impacts your mind, body, and brain - Everyday simple strategies to manage stress in your life Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Dr. Krause at doctorjkrause.com or find her on social media @drjanninekrause Dr. Jannine Krause is an acupuncturist, naturopathic doctor and host of The Health Fix Podcast. Her mission is to help ladies sleuth out their health issues to make health, fitness & nutrition a breeze. She's been in practice for over 13 years and helped hundreds of ladies work through what's holding them back from getting the health they desire!
In this episode Pratibha and I discuss -  - Strategies she used to build resilience to overcome an abusive childhood - Breaking the patterns and cycles of the past Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Pratibha at www.pratibhadey.com  or find her on social media @pratibhadey. Pratibha Dey is a visionary, author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, teacher, and the founder of Chai Together LLC. Pratibha has overcome numerous adversities in the South Asian culture. Her academic background is in Interpersonal Communication and Education. She’s an advocate for women, children, and the elderly on her show Chai Together where she advocates for mental health and physical well being. Her upcoming book is entitled, “Resiliency: A Woman’s Journey From Scarcity to Success.”  
In this episode Jonathan and I discuss -  - Grieving the loss of his sister to a sudden accident and a daughter to cancer - Tools he used that helped him move forward Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Jonathan at https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.agin.9 or find him @jonathanagin Jonathan Eric Agin, JD, is the Executive Director/CEO of PREP4Gold Childhood Cancer Foundation. Jonathan became involved in the childhood cancer community following the diagnosis of his daughter Alexis at the age of two in 2008 with the fatal brain cancer known as DIPG. Alexis battled heroically for thirty-three months until January 14, 2011. Jonathan is a licensed attorney and a former civil defense trial lawyer from Washington, DC. He resides in Falls Church, Virginia, and has four children, Alexis (1-31-06 to 1-14-11), Gabriel age 11, Trevor age 7, and Kylie 5 years.
In this episode Yasna and I discuss -  - IVF & struggles families can go through IVF treatments  - Healing through IVF struggles (what modalities she used to heal) - How people can support and some resources Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Yasna @ivfgotyoubabe on IG & FB.  Yasna is a British born So-Cal girl that loves everything Indian and Hip-Hop. I married my best friend at 24 and quickly succumbed to the lifestyle of being married, working 40 plus hours a week, and fulfilling my daughter-in-law's duties. My husband, Ketan and I knew right away that we wanted to have children. Little did we know that God had other plans for us. Sometimes motherhood isn't always as easy as it seems. No one ever talks about the struggle of becoming a parent. Our vision of having a family of our own had been shattered with expensive fertility treatments, mental breakdowns, emotional stress, financial struggles, and many sacrifices. This whole journey has been an experience that we will never forget. We have endured a lot of heartache over the last ten years, but we have come out so much stronger.
In this episode Skip and I discuss -  - His passion as a physician and someone who suffered from depression to reduce stigma against it especially among men who do are less likely to seek help.  - Practical tips to overcome it - Breaking the patterns and cycles of the past Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling here is a free gift from me - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. I also invite you to join my private FB community - Traumatic Transformations: Emotional Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Skip at https://wrestlingisnotforwimps.com/ or find him on Facebook & Twitter @SkipWNW Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon II, MD, has practiced Internal Medicine for over thirty years. He is a 26-year Army veteran, National Veterans Wrestling Champion, speaker, and self-proclaimed amateur wrestling aficionado. Skip and his wife, Sherry, have five adult children, four grandchildren, and reside in Midlothian, Texas. He is the author of Wrestling Depression Is Not For Wimps! Lessons Learned from an Amateur Wrestler’s Fight to Triumph Over Depression.
Traumatic Transformation with Gunjani Patel Introduction Welcome to my podcast Traumatic Transformations where we help you find hope peace and purpose after a big life change or dramatic event. I'm your host Gunjani Patel and I'm a licensed mental health therapist trauma specialist neuroscience nerd. Join me as I dive deep into resiliency post-traumatic growth and normalize mental health to reduce the stigma associated with it. In each episode, I plan to deliver science-backed actionable tips and strategies so you can take back control over your life and be inspired to be the best version of yourself with each day forward. Tune in every Tuesday for a featured guest and every Thursday for a solo episode with me where we unpack mind-body brain and spirit connections related to each episode with the featured guest. Just a quick disclaimer before we begin today the purpose of this podcast is to inform you, educate you, and raise your awareness. It is not intended to replace any medical advice or professional help-seeking that you may need. Please use this information wisely and any opinion that I cast is not to replace any medical advice. Before we start today I just wanted to ask you a favor if you like what you hear today don't forget to subscribe so you never have to miss an episode thank you so much. And if you rate and review it would really help us with the algorithm and people can easily search the show if they would like to. I would really love to hear your feedback and what you have to say so I can bring you the content that's most fit for you thank you so much. In this episode, we have with us Ayelet Schwell, a doula, speaker, and educator for mothers and work professionals. I especially love that she's joining us because she's a true New Yorker at heart. She was born in Brooklyn, New York but is now residing in Israel with her family. I'm really excited to have you here. Over the 16 years of working in perinatal care, she has used her experience knowledge, and intuition to guide mothers as they create their own positive powerful burst stories. Thank you and welcome to the show Ayelet so happy to have you here. Speaker 1 (Gunjani Patel) - 3:24 mins I just want to talk about some of that rough and the suffering and that adversity part of your life and then what you learned from it and what made you who you are today? Speaker 2 (Ayelet Schwell ) - 4:07 mins I had my first son born in a hospital in New Jersey which made me realize that what I needed in order to just do my birth thing was to be left alone. In my second birth, my husband and I came to the realization that for us having our baby at home would be the best thing. It was amazing it was exactly what I wanted. It was the beautiful birth of my daughter. Then we picked up and moved halfway across the world to Israel. And I was pregnant with my third at the time and I did my doula training after that home birth when I realize like women need to know what's out there and I want to be able to support people in that process. We didn't find our place right away after we moved to Israel. I was 30 weeks pregnant when we arrived where we were when I had my baby. All I needed then was a midwife. I got some recommendations and I give this woman a call. We didn’t hit it off per se but she sounded good. Throughout my prenatal care with her, I just kept having these weird red flags about our relationship. But I pushed into the side because I'm not going to give birth in the hospital. 7:48 mins: When I went into labor the first time, she drives out to me and the minute she walked in the door the contractions stopped. A few days later my contractions started again and she came out and my contractions stopped. I can tell you that I think that my brain was like no we're just gonna trust this person, and my body was like no I don't trust this person. It shows how much we care and how intelligent our bodies are. After a very long stop and start kind of laboring session she checked everything, and everything was fine, She said to me I think that the next time your contractions start up again you should just go to the hospital because all this start and stops labor isn't good for the baby. I asked her if the baby’s okay? She said the baby's heartbeat is fine but it's really not safe and I think you should go have the baby in the hospital and then she left. My husband and I talked it out and I said I guess our only option is to go to the hospital. The next day we decided we would go and check out the hospital. And then my contractions started again. And my mom had arrived to be with me for the birth. She said I don't think you're making it to the hospital because we were a good 45 minutes from the hospital. So she called the midwife without really talking to me. I just wanted to stay home but nobody was there I didn't have a doula. I had my husband who doesn't know any better and my mother but she didn't know any better. So they call the ambulance and my son was born in the ambulance. I did give birth to him in the ambulance kneeling which is my preferred position for birthing and I did catch him myself, which could have been a very emotionally positive experience. But for me, it just felt like nobody was there for me and I had to do this myself. The midwife had ridden with us in the ambulance and she just sat on her hands the whole time and was like calling things out to me. Speaker 1 (15:11 mins): I think it's time to trust your intuition. All the red flags from the very beginning about any question all that is going to be involved in your birthing process. You said earlier that you had red flags going but you pushed them away. Your intuition or your higher power or your gut feeling whatever you call it Mamas or men who are there for their partners absolutely follow your intuition because it is telling you and warning you from heads up from the get-go do not ignore it. Speaker 2 (16:08 mins): So I was left with these feelings of I had been abandoned, unheard but more than it was how could I let that happen? It was only a lot of shame. I should have known better. When they gave me my son and he was fussy and he wasn't nursing and they were like do you want us to take him to the nurse here? I was like no I'm fine, he doesn’t need anything. When we finally got a room to ourselves, he was totally fussy. It occurred to me that he also went through something and I don't know how I knew that at the moment it was a very strong mother intuition. I remember leaning back against the bed and I popped him up facing me on my knees and I just looked him in the eyes and we had a conversation. He was just speculating and talking. Speaker 1 (17:39 mins): I am very big on conscious parenting. I don't think denying anything heals anything. I think addressing, coming to terms with it, and communicating about it is a healthier way to go about then let's act as nothing happened. Speaker 2 (18:01 mins): One of the major aspects of what creates a trauma is not being able to talk about it, the isolation, and the shame of not being able to speak. So it was more visceral for him at that point I gave him an opportunity to talk it out and then he really calmed down we talked about it. Then he calmed down and I put him on the breast, he started nursing right away. And it was beautiful. But all in all, I felt really let down, unheard, powerless. It felt like that I had been put through something that I did not expect.  Speaker 1 (19:12 mins): It just sounds like you went through a traumatic birth and a lot of women go through that and do not even recognize that's even happening. Sometimes we don't know because we go through so many hormonal changes, all these changes going on in our bodies and our brains. I'm really big on how intelligent our body is and how it tends to hold on to some of the things that we intuitively know, ignore and then store in our bodies it has a way of keeping score. I really think our body knows certain things that we don't and we shouldn't not pay attention to the signals and those red flags are those things that they're trying to tell. I think it's good to be prepared so we're not caught and get blindsided by it but I don't think living in that stress and reliving it over and over helps either. Speaker 1 (20:14 mins): What did the healing part of your journey look like? And What would you tell my audience if they were to go through something? What would you recommend from your expertise? Speaker 2 (20:27 mins): I made a decision after he was born and I was not going to go back to birth work because clearly I'm not meant to be a doula. Then I found out that I was pregnant again it was this mad rush to clear those emotions before I came to this birth. I would say if you're listening to this and you recognize some of the feelings, not the same experience. My story is different than your story. For you, it might have been not being able to get the epidural when you expected to have one and it might be having an unexpected or emergency C. Section, it might have been forced into being into having an induction. It could be whatever it was for you but those feelings coming away from that feeling unheard, bullied, abandoned ashamed. Speaker 1 (21:26 mins): Thank You for saying that because we don't as a society acknowledge emotions, we think that's weak, we think it'll go away, let's think ourselves out of it and all these different things that we feel. We're meant to be strong, women are super moms get over it that's the language we tend to normally have and I think that's one of the biggest reasons why I am on this journey of this podcast is because I absolutely want to normalize when we talk about certain things we empower people going through it. If we as a society are emotionally intelligent we focus so much on intelligence intellect, I think it's just as important to acknowledge that emotions exist just because you're a man or just because you're a super mom doesn't mean that
In this episode I: - How your gut and mental health are so interconnected? - What foods and lifestyle changes can you make to ensure optimal gut health. - What should you absolutely avoid and why.  Have you joined my community yet? Follow me IG @gpatelcounseling and here is a free gift for you- Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck. Join my private Facebook Community - Traumatic Transformations - Emotionally Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Other resources mentioned in this episode -  - I'm So effing Tired - Dr. Amy Shah - The Good Gut - Dr. Justin Sonnenburg
In this episode Stephanie and I discuss -  - What high functioning anxiety can look and feel like? - Having mental health issues can impact your health - Years of physical ailments and no answers after years of medical rules outs, and 20k in out-of-pocket debts.  Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling and if you already are, here is a free gift from me as my expression of my gratitude for your support - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck.   Find Stephanie Shaw at www.LeighAndOllie.com or find her on Facebook/ IG @LeighAndOllie or listen to her podcast "The Switch".  Stephanie Shaw is the founder of Leigh & Ollie. She took the strategies she implemented to recover from a two-year illness and turned it into a nutrition strategy and online education business where she teaches women how to manage their hormones, have more energy, and slow the aging process for success at home and at work. Stephanie holds two nutrition certifications and a Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication from Northeastern University. Prior to this role she was Executive Director at an education-based non-profit, she spent 14 years at EMBARQ (Sprint), where she worked as the Regional Public Affairs Manager for 26 Ohio markets and later as EMBARQ’s Regional Business Development Manager for Ohio, Indiana, and Western Pennsylvania. Stephanie is affiliated with a host of civic and volunteer organizations.
In this episode I: - Mantras you can use to get through difficult/stressful times - Science behind short statements that can help you get rid of self-defeating beliefs & reprogram your subconscious mind.  Follow me on IG @gpatelcounseling, here is a free gift from me as my expression of my gratitude for your support - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck.  Join my private Facebook group called Traumatic Transformation - Emotionally Intelligent and Conscious Living.   
In this episode Lori and I discuss -  - Living life intentionally - Living spiritually, emotionally, healthily. and environmentally consciously,  Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling and if you already are, here is a free gift from me as my expression of my gratitude for your support - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck.   Find Lori Reising at www.therawandwildhearts.com or find her on IG @therawandwildhearts or tune into her podcast The Raw and Wild Hearts Podcast. Lori Reising also offers a unique retreat opportunity in several locations per year. By combining a safe space to connect with others on a path of discovery where we peel back the strongholds of trauma held in the body, along with pelvic floor education, self-care techniques, dynamic flow exercise class and surfing lessons she has created an utterly transformative week that will take your life in directions you may not have ever thought possible! Through her podcast she provides an invitation to her Wild Heart Revolution, which is one of destroying this culture rooted in fear to uncover the unconditional love and divinity we are meant to thrive in. Her mission is to explore the vast expanse of humanity by embracing all that we are and all the ways we can live in our full and divine selves. She is currently working on her no holds barred book on childbirth to help return it to its true roots, which is the access point to gentler and healthier communities, as well as an exciting book that will dive into the possibilities of Rebirth and Reawakening in our lives.
In this episode Na'Kole and I discuss -  - Depression, Trauma, Mental Illness - Tips on what should you do, and what should you not do. - Resources she put together to help you help others, save lives, and prevent suicide.  Pardon my language stating "commit suicide" (which I was made aware of by a colleague post-publishing) instead of "Died by suicide". In my effort to destigmatize mental health issues it's important that I correct my shortcomings as I learn and grow through this public platform.  Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling and if you already are, here is a free gift from me as my expression of my gratitude for your support - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck.  Or join my Facebook community called Traumatic Transformations - Emotionally Intelligence & Conscious Living.  Find Na'kole Watson at http://NaKoleWatson.com or find her on Facebook/ IG @@NaKoleWatson or listen to her podcast @As Told by Kole. Na'Kole Watson, also known as The Life Snatcher, is a certified suicide prevention specialist and proud life survivor. She supplies prevention resources, tools and strategies to influencers, community allies and people wrestling with suicidal ideation. She has created a village that delivers the support and guidance that those who are suffering need to save themselves and live a life free of unresolved pain and hopelessness. Na’Kole has the following certifications: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), SafeTALK, More than Sad (facilitator certification), Mental Health First Aid for Adults, Mental Health First Aid for Youth. Na’Kole works hard to make a difference in the lives of all she meets. She is very active in several community organizations, and she desires to change the narrative as it relates to suicidal ideation so that people know that it’s okay to not be okay, and that there is hope and help for any situation. To date, Na’Kole has talked hundreds of people out of suicide. Her life experience coupled with her unique gifting and purpose have allowed her to achieve this monumental success.
In this episode Ashley and I discuss -  - Grieving the sudden loss of her beloved father - Surviving the almost loss of her then-fiance to a rare cancer - Learn how to live life to the fullest and not feel stuck - Chasing her truth & her new purpose Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling and if you already are, here is a free gift from me as my expression of my gratitude for your support - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck.   Find Ashley Jackson-Thompson at www.timelessdreamevents.com Ashley Jackson-Thompson, In March 2017, my then fiancé, was diagnosed with a rare cancer in stage 4 that had a 35% survival rate. We spent three years battling his cancer through numerous chemotherapy and radiation treatments, plus two major surgeries that left him without one eye, part of his nose, skull, and brain missing. We were able to get married in August 2018, despite not knowing what our immediate future held! Finally in March 2020, he was pronounced cancer-free! That’s when I knew I needed to figure out what Ashley wants to do with her life! I invested in a business coach and began digging into what my purpose and passions are and eventually figured out I could use my pain and trauma to birth a new business! Therefore, Timeless Dream Events was born and launched in July 2020! Timeless Dream Events provides event planning for the terminally ill and their loved ones! We cherish each moment in life and want to help others celebrate love and life!
In this episode I: - Discuss stages of grieving - How to get through the trauma of loss and things you can do to heal from those emotions.  Have you joined my community yet? Follow me IG @gpatelcounseling or join my Traumatic Transformations: Trauma-Informed & Consciously Living community of people who are thriving and living intentionally Other resources mentioned in the episode : - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck.    
In this episode Chiara and I discuss -  - Healing from Post Partum Depression/Anxiety, Birthing Trauma (unexpected C-section) - Tips to help you get through unexpected life events, - Breaking the patterns and cycles of the past, and learning emotional & spiritual intelligence - Breathwork & consciously living, healing & growing - Learn the 4 pillars of self-development from her. Have you joined my community yet? Follow me on Facebook or IG @gpatelcounseling and if you already are, here is a free gift from me as my expression of my gratitude for your support - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck.   Find Chiara B. Townley at https://www.chiarabtownley.com/ or find her on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/cbtwriting or IG @chiarabtownley or join her community on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualempowermentforprofessionalwomen  Chiara Townley, was born in Italy, lived in the UK, and Spain, and now she lives in Portland, Oregon. She is a published writer and contributed to several publications. In the year 2020, she transformed her personal challenges into a spiritual business. She uses writing and intuition to provide guidance.
In this episode I: - Demystify psychiatric medications and misinformation related to what it's supposed to be to reduce the stigma associated with it. - What people gather from Hollywood and TV vs. what reality looks like coming from someone who has been through it and has now been practicing it for 10+ years running her private practice.  - How you can advocate for your health and work on your self-limiting beliefs around psychiatric medications so you don't have to suffer if you decide not to. Debunking myths about psychiatric medications and why is it ok to take supplements for the rest of your life but not medications that your body and brain are not producing that's causing you distress? Have you joined my community yet? Follow me IG @gpatelcounseling and if you already are here is a free gift from me as my expression of my gratitude for your support - Free Self- Compassion Guide I have created to help you get unstuck.  
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