BONUS: Epigenetics, Healing From Grief & Shame, Improving Mental Health + More

Today on The Clean Body Podcast, host Lauren Kelly welcomes the creators of The Whole Therapist to the show to discuss holistic mental therapy that address a humans mind, body, and soul. During the episode, you'll learn:

• What epigenetics is and how it differs from genes
• What causes depression and anxiety in many cases
• How stress, grief, ADHD, anxiety,  shame, strength, resilience and courage can be passed down through generations
• How a mom's mental health during pregnancy can impact the baby post-pregnancy
• What it means to be born with negative cognitions
• How your body holds onto memories and experiences
• How gratitude practices can positively impact epigenetics and mental health
• How nutrition impacts epigenetic expression
• Exercises that can help you live a more balanced life
• The power of the brain to control and inform perception
• What reparenting is
• The power of vulnerability
• Mindful practices to incorporate daily
• How to create room for self-compassion and accountability
• The truth about healthy relationships

About Abby, The Whole Therapist

Abby obtained her Masters in Social Work in 2013. Prior to getting her graduate degree, she had experience working as an advocate at a domestic violence shelter, supporting survivors at a sexual assault healing program, and providing therapy at a teen girls’ group home. Upon graduating Abby joined a non-profit as a family therapist doing intensive in-home family and individual therapy in adoption preservation. She moved to the Denver area in 2016 and began her private practice. Abby works with children ages 3+, teen girls, and adult women survivors of trauma. Her areas of specialization include adoptees and their families, parenting gifted and 2e children, and survivors of sexual abuse. Abby is a bicultural therapist and is specifically passionate about providing care to the Latinx community.

About Kellee, The Whole Therapist
Kellee obtained her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2014. While obtaining her master’s degree Kellee was working as a client advocate at a Domestic Violence Shelter in Arizona, and then transitioned to work in-home as a Family Support Specialist with Preservation and Reunification cases. After getting her master’s degree Kellee started working at a co-occurring substance abuse outpatient and inpatient facility. In 2016 Kellee moved to Colorado where she started working at a local Community Mental Health Agency. Kellee worked at the agency in the Early Childhood Department seeing children 2 to 8, pregnant moms, and moms struggling with postpartum depression/anxiety. 

Contact and Follow The Whole Therapist

• Website: https://wholetherapistinstitute.com/
• Podcast: https://wholetherapistinstitute.com/the-whole-therapist-podcast-episodes/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/
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