You can't truly know a person until you meet their therapist (LOL). In this week's episode, host Lauren Lowrey introduces you to Tonia Dixon, LPC -- the woman who helped Lauren heal the trauma of her hospitalizations in August.
Hear Tonia describe the latest trends in mental wellness, what has surprised her in the last 5 years of client work, and why she doesn't think athletes get a fair shake. Be INSPIRED to set your boundaries around work and learn to include yourself in your schedule.
Tonia has spent decades listening to others but the tables have turned as we listen to her talk about her work helping professional athletes, military members and people of all backgrounds find peace and purpose.
💥 This episode is for you if 💥
You need help overcoming the guilt of taking care of yourself
📺 What you'll hear in this episode📺
This episode begins with Tonia describing how necessary it is to practice what she preaches. She details how she protects her own mental health despite hearing difficult things from people throughout the week.
Plus, [50:15] she gives you the tips on how to NEVER feel guilty for taking care of yourself.
🔖 Chapters 🔖
0:30 - Lauren's opening monologue and background on why she started seeing Tonia
4:08 - How Tonia practices her message every day
7:01 - Tonia's background in listening
8:08 - To feel is to be human. To be human is to change.
10:55 - Tonia was an NFL cheerleader?!?
13:47 - Her clinical interest in athletes
17:15 - The commonalities between athletes and soldiers
23:10 - The error in calling things "good" or "bad"
24:36 - Tonia's lesson right now: you neve
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