In this Episode: What nobody talks about is “The beginning is hard. Sometimes very, very hard” You are not the only one thinking, “Who am I really, where do I fit into this new world?” (we are more alike than different in this sense) Some mental health struggles that college-aged people can experience Utilizing resources such as student counseling centers and community supports that are available to you How getting out of your comfort zone triggers us but can also be the best thing for us sometimes - finding growth and empowerment in new beginnings It IS ok to take a break and reset if needed ..read more

Christina here- I wanted to come on today to let you know that I'll be taking a step back from the podcast for a while to focus more on my business and my work in the community. I have SO much enjoyed this experience thus far, and I want to be able to give you the quality that you deserve. Hillary and I are unsure if she will continue forward with the podcast on her own, or if we both will take a break and then reassess in a few months. We have one pre-recorded episode coming out on 9/20/22. TBD on future episodes from there.  Thank you for your understanding, and I hope that you will con ..read more

In this episode: Karen shares her story and perspective on the connection between spirituality and mental health, how are they related and how Karen uses spirituality in her own practice Karen explains the term “spiritual plumbing” and how she uses this with clients to “unclog” their spirituality pipes and get to the root of the problem and not just the symptoms we experience We tend to know when we are uncomfortable in life but struggle to identify the why and this is when spirituality mentorship can help How to join Karen’s 1:1 spiritual mentorship “the Quest” Karen Kenney is known for her ..read more

We are talking about the importance of women getting properly diagnosed with ADHD, as it can help to know how to best manage it in order to succeed in life and be your best self. Traditionally, girls and women weren’t given a ADHD diagnosis, even when they showed many symptoms, and it was known as something that was given to “hyper boys who can’t focus in school”. Thankfully times have changed and this topic is continuing to be talked about more and more. We cover: -Symptoms of ADHD and how they show up differently for girls and women -Tips around how to be your best having ADHD by having a pl ..read more

Join Us for a Mental Health Check In Hillary and Christina keep it casual and real in this episode with a mental health check in. What is this you ask? We talk about how our mental health has been so far this Summer and the ever looming of the season change coming up in the month or two. We encourage you to do a mental health check in on yourself with a trusted friend or colleague, or if this isn’t available, check out the resource below where you can find some important questions to ask regarding checking in on your mental health. Remember prevention and maintenance of our mental health is wh ..read more

What we cover: -The stigma around men’s mental health including: -The challenges of men getting help and talking about mental health -Awareness is not geared toward men -Men ask for help differently -Expressing mental health symptoms differently -Societal expectations -Social consequences of ignoring and not addressing mental health issues in men -Where do men start when seeking help for mental health? -What can we do to promote awareness of this for the men in our lives and in the world? Bio: Nick Pigeon is a licensed social worker providing psychotherapy and the owner of Through Liberty Coun ..read more

Yes, we have made it to the one year mark creating the podcast together! Come along this journey with us as we review the last year of creating and recording the Mental Health Matters podcast – from being colleagues to friends. What have we learned along the way? (We share our cringey rookie moments AND recognize how much we have grown!) We disclose our most popular episodes with the most downloads, in other words - your favorite topics! We also share our own favorite topics or episodes on the pod so far How our recent podcast photoshoot came out (this involves our new Mental Health Matters p ..read more

Did you know that stress can live in our bodies and cause some serious health issues? That we can get stuck in survival mode all of the time both emotionally and physically? All of this relates to our mental health. Chiropractic work can help you both physically and mentally! What we cover: Dr. Mackenzie explains how stress interacts with the nervous system causing both physical and emotional pain How chiropractic work can help with health issues of all kinds and not just in the traditional ways that we’ve come to know How Dr. Mackenzie Bio: Dr Mackenzie Briley, owner of L.I.F.E. Chiropractic ..read more

We had the pleasure of having Jen Mons (bio and contact below) on our podcast for this episode on Energy Management. Learn how this healing modality works and if it is right for you in your own healing journey. Energy is all around us and affects us in all the ways, and the more we know about it the more we can utilize energy as a superpower. Dive in with us! What is Energy Management and how does it helps with maintaining our mental health The importance of living in energetic alignment Everything around us is energy - food, money, relationships, words, emotions Why identifying your core val ..read more

Social media is a massive part of our culture. Whether you’re on it for your business, networking with like-minded people, or just socially, it comes with its advantages…and challenges. We discuss all of this and more, including tips on how to be self-aware around your own use of social media, and to honor yourself and your own boundaries. How social media can impact our mental health How to utilize social media for positive purposes to improve our mental health (and how to block out the other stuff) Ways that both Hillary and Christina use social media and how it affects us and our own menta ..read more