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Mental health matters for each and every one of us — and mental wellness education is a human right. That conviction is what created this podcast. As a licensed mental health counselor, Ph.D.-level educator, and bestselling author, Dr. Shainna brings more than conversation. These are lessons: clear, educational insight with practical, integrative guidance you can actually use. We cover everything from the foundational pillars of mental health to unique, often-overlooked elements with the power to change how you and your loved ones navigate life.

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Each episode of The Mental Wellness Practice breaks down a topic that matters — from self-love and boundaries to generational healing and emotional intelligence — into accessible, research-backed insight you can carry into your everyday life.

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Sep 2026 · 38 min
Breaking the Silence: Generational Healing Starts With You
The cycle of inherited pain doesn't have to continue. Dr. Shainna walks through the first steps of identifying — and gently interrupting — patterns passed down through generations.
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Sep 2026 · 32 min
Self-Love Is Not Selfish — It's Survival
Unpacking the cultural conditioning that teaches us to put ourselves last, and why reclaiming your own needs is an act of collective care, not indulgence.
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Aug 2026 · 44 min
What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You About Your Mental Health
The mind-body connection is real — and learning to listen to somatic signals can be one of the most powerful tools in your wellness practice.
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Aug 2026 · 29 min
Boundaries Are Not Walls — A Gentle Reframe
Setting limits doesn't mean pushing people away. Dr. Shainna shares how to think about boundaries as bridges to more honest, sustainable relationships.
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Aug 2026 · 41 min
The Anxiety Nobody Talks About: High-Functioning and Still Struggling
You can appear to have it all together and still be carrying enormous anxiety. This episode names the hidden cost of performing wellness when you're quietly overwhelmed.
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Jul 2026 · 35 min
Reparenting Yourself: Giving Your Inner Child What It Needed
Many adults are quietly parenting their younger selves while trying to grow up at the same time. This episode offers a compassionate framework for doing that with intention.
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Jul 2026 · 33 min
Emotional Intelligence in Relationships: Beyond the Buzzword
EQ isn't just about staying calm — it's about reading the room, regulating yourself, and responding with care. Dr. Shainna breaks down what that actually looks like day to day.
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Jun 2026 · 37 min
Burnout vs. Laziness: How to Tell the Difference (and Why It Matters)
Rest is not a reward for productivity — it's a requirement for being human. This episode helps you distinguish genuine burnout from the cultural shame around slowing down.
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Jun 2026 · 26 min
Therapy Is Not a Last Resort — It's a First Step
The idea that you have to hit rock bottom before seeking help is a myth. Dr. Shainna makes the case for choosing support proactively, before the crisis.
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May 2026 · 40 min
Culturally Responsive Mental Health: What It Means to Be Truly Seen
Mental wellness is not one-size-fits-all. Dr. Shainna explores how culture, identity, and lived experience shape what healing looks like — and why that context can't be ignored.
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What You’ll Explore

Topics That Matter

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Self-Love & Personal Growth

Self-love is a lifelong practice. Dr. Shainna moves beyond the surface to explore self-awareness, self-acceptance, and what it truly means to come home to yourself.

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Generational Healing

Explore reparenting, respectful parenting, and intersectionality — helping you reclaim inherited strengths while releasing ancestral wounds.

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Emotional Intelligence

Strengthen your emotional toolkit so you can respond — not react — to life's inevitable challenges, with greater clarity and resilience.

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Anxiety, Burnout & Boundaries

Grounded strategies for navigating the everyday stressors that pull you from your peace — and reclaiming your mental wellness along the way.

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What Makes This Podcast Different

Evidence-Based

Every conversation is grounded in psychology and counseling research — insight you can trust, from a licensed clinician and Ph.D.-level educator.

Actionable & Accessible

No jargon, no gatekeeping. Walk away from each episode with concrete tools and exercises you can use in your daily life — wherever you are in your journey.

Culturally Affirming

Mental wellness is not one-size-fits-all. Dr. Shainna honors diverse identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences in every conversation.

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