TW: eating disorders, diet culture, fatphobia, body dysmorphia, trauma, anxiety, sexual assault (Time stamp: 41:09-41:48)This week we have the wonderfully inspiring Debbie Lesko (she/her) of @diets_dont_work_haes. Debbie has suffered from an eating disorder for 57 years, and has a very unique and wise perspective on recovery, diet culture, fatphobia, and ED remission.If you want to follow Debbie & her story, you can find her at @diets_dont_work_haes on IG & Diets Don’t Work on Facebook! Debbie’s DMs are also always open for advice or support!Debbie & I also chat about resources throughout the episode. You can read Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison, or Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings. You can also seek support and resources at Health at Every Size.If you are looking for a way to support locally, you can donate to Seattle BIPOC Food Bank to help eliminate food deserts in the area here.An additional shoutout to Amanda (@oceanicflowyoga) & her amazing yoga live streams!If you are struggling with an eating disorder and feel that you are not worth seeking help or are not sick enough to seek help, please know that you are worthy of help and recovery and your feelings and struggles are valid. You can seek help at the NEDA hotline (800) 931-2237 / https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org . You can also search for an ED therapist online at psychologytoday.com & inclusivetherapists.com . Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: eating disorders & fasting, purity culture, sexual shame, sexual abuse via coercion/forceful interactions in marriage, sexual assault/investigation, manipulation & abusive relationship, trauma/PTSDThis week we have the lovely August McLaughlin (she/her) (@augustmclaughlin) on to talk about the pathway & ongoing learning process of sexual liberation and shame through trauma, abuse, growth, sex, relationships, the pressure of forever, & constant learning. To be honest, a lot of this episode is me sharing my experiences with August, and her being a kind, patient, wise human. It’s a little unconventional with the format, but definitely one of the episodes I hold closest to my heart — and deeply appreciate. I highly recommend checking out August’s other work. You can find August on IG @augustmclaughlin & @girlbonermedia. Her book, “Girl Boner”,  is what started my journey with sexual liberation (https://augustmclaughlin.com/books/) and I cannot WAIT to read her other books including her new release, “With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships,” which comes out on September 14! She is also the host of the amazing podcast, Girl Boner, which can be found anywhere where podcasts can be listened to. You can find more of August’s work at her website: https://augustmclaughlin.com . August also talks about “Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free” by Linda Kay Klein, which could be an amazing resource for people recovering from purity culture. August also interviewed her for her podcast! You can find that link here.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW/CW: eating disorders (and the behaviors that they include), body dysmorphia, trauma, PTSD, childhood abuse, mental health & talk about specific disorders, personality disorders, diet culture, suicide, brief mention of sexual abuseThis week we have Meghan Watson, M.A RP (she/her) (@thrive_withmeg) to chat about eating disorders. This conversation is so incredibly educational and was so important for me to hear, as someone actively battling an eating disorder. We talk about types of eating disorders, misconceptions/myths surrounding EDs, treatment options, and how mental health interacts with EDs. Meghan is an eating disorder therapist and the founder of @bloom_psychology. She is incredibly competent in this field, and it was such an honor to pick her mind and listen to her wisdom! If you want to find Meghan and follow her work, you can follow her @thrive_withmeg & @bloom_psychology on IG. You can also find more info about Meghan and her work at  https://msha.ke/meghanwatson/ including her newsletter, how to support her work, bookshop recommendations, therapist resources, and how to contact her! She is open to receiving messages and trying to connect you to resources!If you are struggling with an eating disorder and feel that you are not worth seeking help or are not sick enough to seek help, please know that you are worthy of help and recovery and your feelings and struggles are valid. You can seek help at the NEDA hotline (800) 931-2237 / https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org . You can also search for an ED therapist online at psychologytoday.com & inclusivetherapists.com You can also seek low-cost resources here for BIPOC individuals, follow @meganjaynecrabbe, visit https://thebodyisnotanapology.com , read/listen to Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison, or read Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield. Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

CW: COVID-19 stress, burnout, media exhaustion This week we have Emily Ballesteros (she/her) (@emilybruth) to talk about burnout and exhaustion, which I’m sure so many of us are struggling with in this weird time. Emily can be found at @emilybruth on IG & TikTok. You can also find her email list, her coaching programs, a burnout mini course, a boundaries mini course, and 1 on 1 strategy calls at burnoutmanagementprogram.com Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

CW: trauma & relationship anxietyThis week we have Chelsea Horton (she/her) from @healing.embodied ! We talk quite a bit about dance movement therapy & relationship anxiety! Chelsea has a ton of resources on her IG, like free mini-courses, a FB group, free kits, a blog, a YouTube channel, & more! You can find all of this on her link tree: https://li/nktr.ee/healingembodied  or on their website https://www.healingembodied.com . They also offer relationship anxiety services such as: a self-study course, a live group program, & a digital guidebook. We chat a bit about emotional regulation worksheets too! Here are the links to some amazing worksheets (all found on therapistaid.com). - https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/emotion-thermometers/emotions/none- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/anger-warning-signs/emotions/none- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/how-i-feel-cbt-tool/emotions/none- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/progressive-muscle-relaxation-script/stress/none- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/dbt-mindfulness-skills/stress/none- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/grounding-techniques/anxiety/none- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/challenging-anxious-thoughts/anxiety/nonePlease rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: Miscarriage, trauma, abortion, pregnancy loss, sexual assault/violation (warning prior in audio), depression/postpartum mental disorders, racial traumaThis week we have Davinah (she/they) of Rooted Birth Doula Services (@rootedbirthdoula) on the podcast! We talk quite a bit about what it’s like during postpartum, the struggles birthing people and families go through throughout the birth journey, and how to be more empathetic and supportive as a community to birthing people and their families! Davinah is a Doula in the Seattle area. They provide doula services for pregnancies, postpartum, pregnancy losses, and abortion! You can find her at @rootedbirthdoula on IG & on her website at bornrooted.com. They also have a birthing fund for Black individuals to help provide low-cost birth & loss support for Black birthing people in the Puget Sound Area. We also mention a variety of resources that I wanted to post here as well! Davinah mentions a few resources including Amara, which is an organization based in the Puget Sound that supports families who are adopting, and Doula Match, which helps birthing people find a doula that works best for them!We also talk a bit about the birthing crisis facing Black and Indigenous birthers. BIPOC individuals, but specifically Black and Indigenous people, have a drastically higher mortality rate during birth and pregnancy for both birthers and infants. This crisis is often pushed under the rug, underfunded, and ignored. Davinah and I talk a bit about this and resources to support these birthers, but I wanted to create a little list for listeners as well. Low-cost/Free resources for Black Birthers AND places to donate: - The National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC)- Sista Midwife Productions and the Sista Midwife Directory- Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA)- Moms rising - Birth For The People - based in Puget Sound  Low-cost/Free resources for Indigenous Birthers AND places to donate:- Daybreak Star doulas - Changing Women Initiative Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: Sexual assault/rape, racism/racial trauma, Trauma/PTSD, religious trauma, Sexual abuse, BIPOC assault/trauma This week we have Dallas (they/them) of Survivor’s Toolbox (@survivorstoolbox) to talk about being a survivor to sexual assault. This is a sensitive topic, and I want to encourage you all to only listen if you feel you are emotionally ready to do so. If you want to follow Dallas and their work, you can follow them on IG @survivorstoolbox or check out their website at survivorstoolbox.org for resources on sexual assault coping mechanisms, tools, and how to process the aftermath! We also mention a variety of resources that I wanted to  post here as well! Firstly, I mentioned the body feelings graphic. Here is the link to that and the graphic will be posted on my IG as well!I also created a master document for mental health resources, specifically for the BIPOC community, last June and wanted to post that as well! In that folder is also another master document created by Micalah Webster and a master document of therapy worksheets. Please feel free to message me if you have additional resources that could be added, and I will add them in! This link is also on my Linktree.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

CW: germs, contamination, COVID-19, OCDThis week I chat about my personal experience with contamination OCD. This is a very personal journey for me, and I hope that those who are close in my life listening to this get a better understanding of my mind, and that others who may also experience contamination OCD will feel seen, heard, & understood. I also mention a few different resources that I wanted to link here! This is the link to the article that I reference by Josh Kaplan off of NOCD, the link to the NOCD website (https://www.treatmyocd.com), & the link to the VICE article I reference at the end of the episode.  I also mention a Tik Tok creator who talks about contamination OCD. Her name is Allison Raskin (@allisonraskinbaby). Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: ableism, physical trauma via surgery, PTSD, anxiety, brief mention of sexual assault This week we have Claire Raymond (she/her) of @livingwithclaireity on to chat about disabilities! Claire is absolutely lovely and her page centers on talking openly and honestly about disabilities while empowering others to do the same and embrace their beautiful bodies! During this episode, Claire mentions quite a few resources that I wanted to make sure I included here. The first is the film “Crip Camp.” This film is available on Netflix & I have linked their website here.We also chat about children’s books that center on inclusive stories which can be found on Claire’s Instagram (@livingwithclaireity) under the highlight “Kid Books.” Also on her IG, Claire has a highlight called “Following” that lists disabled creators to follow! 20 of those creators are: @jessicaoutofthecloset @roll.with.cole @footlessjo @shaneburcaw @wheel.life.in.the.wheel.world @alyssaksilva @chronically_ry @therollingexplorer @spencer2thewest @lucy_bealll @crutches_and_spice @theseatednurse @briscalesse @thedisabledhippie @emma_anne_sorensen @christina_chambers @katestanforth @alistroker @kimberly_minto @sonia_soltero & more on Claire’s page! Lastly, we chat about giving monetarily to an organization that supports the disabled community. Claire suggested the Triumph Foundation. The Triumph Foundation’s mission is: “to help children, adults, and Veterans with spinal cord injury/disorder to triumph over their disability and to inspire them to keep moving forward with their lives by pushing themselves to get better every day.” If you have the finances to support them, you can donate on their website! Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: Trauma/PTSD,  emotional/verbal/psychological abuse, purity culture,  sexual assault/abuse, manipulation, religious trauma, church abuseThis week we chat with Katie Hillery (she/her) of @embodiedandthriving to talk about religious deconstruction and trauma! I felt this would be a great transition from last week's episode to give you all some tools and validation in your healing processes.If you'd like to follow Katie and her journey, her IG tag is @embodiedandthriving . She hosts a community to process through deconstruction and connect with other people who may share similar backgrounds! I also mentioned I would tag some other wonderful deconstruction communities if you are looking for somewhere to start, so here they are:  @gracebaldridge , @deconstructingpurityculture , @religioustraumainstitute , @iamjamieleefinch , @deconstructionist_poetry , @reclamationcollective , & @exvangelicalbookclub Katie & I also mention a book about trauma called "The Body Keeps Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk which you can find here.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!