Welcome to Mental Health Unscripted, hosted by Iyana Anderson, a licensed social worker and CEO of Well Together LLC. In this premiere episode, Iyana introduces the vision behind the podcast—an open, non-judgmental space where mental health and holistic wellness are front and center. This episode is filled with personal insights, professional experiences, and a deep dive into the Eight Dimensions of Wellness framework.
Key Highlights:
Iyana briefly shares her personal story of grief, depression, and anxiety, which inspired her to create a platform focused on mental health. Her lived experiences, along with her professional work with Black and Brown communities, highlight the importance of breaking mental health stigma.
She also introduces the Eight Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, physical, spiritual, financial, environmental, intellectual, occupational, and social—and how balancing these can lead to improved mental health. Each dimension plays a role in shaping overall well-being.
Finally, this episode explores the significance of community professionals, entrepreneurs, and wellness practitioners who support mental health and holistic well-being. Iyana promises a diverse lineup of guests in future episodes; all focused on bringing practical tools and real stories to help listeners in their mental health journeys.
Resources Mentioned:
Eight Dimensions of Wellness Framework by Dr. Margaret Swarbrick
Stay Connected:
Follow Iyana on Instagram: [@WellTogetherLLC]
Visit her website: [Well Together LLC]
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a review. Share it with friends and family who might benefit from these important discussions on mental health. Remember: Wellness starts with you, but ends with us!
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