Episode #32: Generational Healing, Cancer, and Authenticity: A Conversation with Dr. Tara Chalakani & Gina Simeone
In this episode:
In this heartfelt episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy is joined by Dr. Tara Chalakani and Gina Simeone for a deep dive into mental health, relationships, and the power of healing. Together, they explore how managing a busy life can be balanced by finding your passion, the evolution of therapy, and how therapy played a key role in Gina’s healing during cancer. The conversation also touches on generational trauma, authenticity in relationships, and how play and purpose contribute to mental well-being. Join them for a powerful chat filled with real-life stories, valuable insights, and plenty of laughter.
- (4:07) Managing a busy schedule by finding your passion in life.
- (6:15) How therapy has changed over the years and the many benefits it has to offer.
- (13:29) Gina’s walk through cancer and how therapy was a key component of her healing.
- (17:33) Diving deep into generational healing.
- (21:56) What does it mean to be your authentic self?
- (25:56) Cancer and cheerleading: How they go hand and hand.
- (34:05) How to identify if someone needs help?
- (36:20) How do you balance play and purpose?
- (42:02) Rapid-fire questions
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About Dr. Tara and Gina
She is an award-winning clinician who is dedicated to normalizing discussions about mental health.
Dr. Tara’s passion is ignited when she witnesses others flourish and soar to their highest potential because our pasts should never dictate our futures. Dr. Tara is the CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, co-host of the Welloff Podcast, and thought leader for Forbes Nonprofit Council.
She is a captivating public speaker and can be found frequently as an expert guest on all media outlets. Dr. Tara is a motivational leader and strives to make the world a better, trauma-informed place.
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