Corner of Hope and Wellness with Carrie Hill

Revisiting Celebrate Your Wounds as Much as Your Wins Part Deux w/Tamara Smith-Jones

A follow up visit with Tamara Smith-Jones to see where she is at in her mental health journey. She shares more insights and tools that can be helpful to all of us. From Tamara: For the last decade I have had the honor of leading a non-profit named “Helping Others Maintain Earth (H.O.M.E.)” that connects underserved communities to resources like education, food, and healthcare, which are a right not a privilege. Today my immediate attention is on mental health and substance misuse recovery, ...

Asking the Question w/Taylor Morgan

Taylor discusses the importance of creating a space for men to talk about their mental health and the importance of being able to ask about suicide. Born and raised in the Silver State, Taylor Morgan is the Suicide Prevention Training and Outreach Facilitator for the state of Nevada after having spent 19 years in the non-profit world. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno , he is passionate about working to educate others and prevent suicide. A certified instructor in safeTALK, ASIST...

Celebrate Your Wounds as Much as Your Wins w/Tamara Smith Jones

Don't forget to hit the follow button for Corner of Hope and Wellness so that you never miss an episode! If you’d like to work with me one on one or in a group setting, ask me a question, access more episodes of the podcast - go to my website carriehill.net - I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.  You can follow me on Instagram - @corner_of_hope_and_wellness (podcast) and @carriehillthrive - to interact and work with me Tamara Smith-Jones:  “For the last decade I have had the honor o...

Be Vigilant! Personal Safety with Barb Jordan

Don't forget to hit the follow button for Corner of Hope and Wellness so that you never miss an episode! If you’d like to work with me one on one or in a group setting, ask me a question, access more episodes of the podcast - go to my website carriehill.net - I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.  You can follow me on Instagram - @corner_of_hope_and_wellness (podcast) and @carriehillthrive - to interact and work with me Barb shares the story of how she lost her sister to gun violence...

Conquering Chronic Pain with Fran Garton

Don't forget to hit the follow button for Corner of Hope and Wellness so that you never miss an episode! If you’d like to work with me one on one or in a group setting, ask me a question, access more episodes of the podcast - go to my website carriehill.net - I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.  You can follow me on Instagram - @corner_of_hope_and_wellness (podcast) and @carriehillthrive - to interact and work with me Fran Garton, #1 bestselling author, speaker, Body-Positive Perso...

Feeling Your Feelings is a Beautiful Thing - Living with Anxiety w/Yasmin Irfani

Yasmin shares how cultural expectations impacted her mental health and the tools she has learned to cope with anxiety. Yasmin Irfani is a Pakistani Muslim American currently serving as Program Manager at a non-profit in Southern California. She received her M.S in College Counseling & Student Services in 2019 and has been working in the non-profit world since. She has served as Youth Programs Director at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in San Fernando Valley, as well as Dignity H...

You Are Not Your Family's F*ckery with Aaron Evans

Aaron discusses how compassion, gratitude and forgiveness of her family's patterns helped her to become  her own person. Aaron is a licensed clinician and supervisor, providing individual counseling to residents in Texas. Aaron’s approach in therapy tends to lean into self-compassion, acceptance of self, and mindfulness based practices. She’s also a National Trainer for Mental Health First Aid with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and an educator within her community,  She lives w...

Overcoming Shame with Laura Whitfield

Final Episode of Corner of Hope and Wellness! This week's guest, Laura Whitfield shares how the loss of her brother helped to shape her and teach the valuable lesson that life is short, take risks, dream big. She also shares how writing her memoir helped to heal her and overcome shame. Laura's Book: Untethered: Faith, Failure and Finding Solid Ground will be available April 5th, 2022 Check out her website: https://laurawhitfield.com/ Follow on Instagram: @LauraWhitfieldwriter Mentioned in...

Grow Your Animal Love!! The Impact Animals Have on Our Mental Health

This week's guest, Katya Lidsky discusses the connection between Animals and improved Mental Health from a personal perspective. I laughed, I cried and cheered. Katya is a force of nature - please check her out: Katya is a writer, podcaster, and animal person. Some might call her a dog nut, and you know what, they’d be correct. Check out The Animal That Changed You on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and read her letter-a-day blog to her beloved senior rescue dog at www.KatyaLidsky....

The Ripple Effect; The Impact of A Child's Mental Health Challenge on a Family

Guest Ruby Brown-Herring discusses working through the mental health challenges of her daughter, the ripple effect it had on the entire family and coming together and rising up! Ruby is the President and Principal Consultant of RBH Wellness Solutions, where she assists businesses, government agencies and nonprofits with creating strategies that support mental health at work and improves employee engagement and retention. Ruby is a collaborative leader always looking to connect with organiza...

Foot Prints in the Sand; Hope After Losing A Child

This week's guest, Mesha McKittrick shares her story of teen pregnancy, loss of her child and how she found hope through healing (and celebrating) and now....a podcast! MindSet Check with My Friend Mesha: Listen in every week for encouragement and connection while you learn about things to lift you and to help you have breakthroughs that you won't even realize you are having. For season one of her podcast Mesha decided to do something really brave. She is sharing her journal entries - with...

Octeaser and Revisit!!

Thank you so much for following me and listening to me each week! Season One is coming to an end - I've really enjoyed bringing stories of hope to your ears and your heart! This week is a sneak peek into October.  A couple of October's Guests include Mesha McKittrick shares tools that have helped her heal from the loss of a child. And Katya Lidsky shares her passion for Animals and the healing powers that they possess! There's also a few sound bites from some of the past episodes that you mi...

Exercise and Nutrition are Medicine! Combating Postpartum Depression

This week we discuss one of Carrie's FAVORITE topics: Exercise and Nutrition for Mental Wellbeing with Malissa Martin, Orangetheory Coach and Bikini Competitor. Malissa shares how her journey of two children, a C-Section and postpartum depression lead her to invoke help as well as focus on lifting others up to combat mental health challenges.   References and resources: www.Orangetheory.com Malissa Ellis Martin: Instagram @familybodyrock www.familybodyrock.shop Five Levels of Leadership by ...

Exercise and Nutrition are Medicine! Combating Postpartum Depression

This week we discuss one of Carrie's FAVORITE topics: Exercise and Nutrition for Mental Wellbeing with Malissa Martin, Orangetheory Coach and Bikini Competitor. Malissa shares how her journey of two children, a C-Section and postpartum depression lead her to invoke help as well as focus on lifting others up to combat mental health challenges.   References and resources: www.Orangetheory.com Malissa Ellis Martin: Instagram @familybodyrock www.familybodyrock.shop Five Levels of Leadership by ...

Menobrain - Finding Hope and Humor Through Menopause

Recurring Guest Amy Axtell joins Carrie for a lively (and frank) conversation on Menopause - Discussing personal experiences, insights, hope, humor and resources. Books: The Wisdom of Menopuse by Christiane Northrup https://www.drnorthrup.com/ The Mad Woman in the Volvo: Years of Raging Hormoes by Sandra Tsing Loh Compound Pharmacies (Check Locally) Co-Q Enzymes Wild Yam Black Cohosh Coming January 2022 - New Podcast: Chirping Merry with Amy and Carrie For More Episodes with Carrie and A...

Bloom Where You're Planted - Growth from Grief

Guest Liz Reardon shares  Liz Reardon has been a National Trainer for Mental Health First Aid since 2008, and is one of the founding members of the National Trainer program. She has over 30 years of experience in health care, from direct service to administration and public policy development, and has worked with a wide variety of consumers, providers and policymakers as a facilitator and trainer. As Managed Care Director for the Office of Vermont Health Access, she and her team pioneered ...

Look For The Solidarity - A Journey Through Cancer

Guest Suzanne Pearlman shares her powerful and hopeful story of discovering she has Lymphoma on the heals of losing her mother in-law. Re: Grief Expanding and Contracting - Article: Growing Around Grief: Another Way of Looking at Grief and Recovery by Lois Tonkin Suzanne (Pronunciation: SOO-zahn) Pearlman (she/her) is a nationally recognized specialist in curricula development, training programs, as well as a subject matter expert in cultural adaptations of standardized curricula with a ...

Meditation for Everyday People with Carrie (Tools For Your Toolbox)

This week is something new!!  Tools for Your Tool Box: Meditation for Every Day People - I'm sharing my experience throughout my life with meditation and the value I place on this daily practice.  Take aways: ~Meditation Practice is Imperfect ~ If you're a Beginner, start slow and build minute by minute ~Be consistent, it takes 21 Days to create a habit ~Meditation is not a one size fits all - It's a process -experiment and find what works for you! ~If you feel good for one minute of your ...

Meditation for Every Day People

This week is something new!!  Tools for Your Tool Box: Meditation for Every Day People - I'm sharing my experience throughout my life with meditation and the value I place on this daily practice.  Take aways: ~Meditation Practice is Imperfect ~ If you're a Beginner, start slow and build minute by minute ~Be consistent, it takes 21 Days to create a habit ~Meditation is not a one size fits all - It's a process -experiment and find what works for you! ~If you feel good for one minute of your ...

Meditation for Everyday People (Tools For Your Toolbox)

This week is something new!!  Tools for Your Tool Box: Meditation for Every Day People - I'm sharing my experience throughout my life with meditation and the value I place on this daily practice.  Take aways: ~Meditation Practice is Imperfect ~ If you're a Beginner, start slow and build minute by minute ~Be consistent, it takes 21 Days to create a habit ~Meditation is not a one size fits all - It's a process -experiment and find what works for you! ~If you feel good for one minute of your ...

Meditation for Everyday People with Carrie (Tools For Your Toolbox)

This week is something new!!  Tools for Your Tool Box: Meditation for Every Day People - I'm sharing my experience throughout my life with meditation and the value I place on this daily practice.  Take aways: ~Meditation Practice is Imperfect ~ If you're a Beginner, start slow and build minute by minute ~Be consistent, it takes 21 Days to create a habit ~Meditation is not a one size fits all - It's a process -experiment and find what works for you! ~If you feel good for one minute of your ...

Breathe Easy - Coping with Suicidal Ideation

Dr. Gloriana Hunter shares her powerful AND positive story of learning to circumvent her thoughts and feelings around decades of suicidal ideation.  Gloriana Hunter is a champion of training and development for organizations committed to mental health and wellness. As a leading expert on how organizations can strengthen mental health programming, Dr. Hunter believes training is a crucial to sustaining a healthy workforce. She delivers her mental health training and professional development...

Breathe Easy

Dr. Gloriana Hunter shares her powerful AND positive story of learning to circumvent her thoughts and feelings around decades of suicidal ideation.  Gloriana Hunter is a champion of training and development for organizations committed to mental health and wellness. As a leading expert on how organizations can strengthen mental health programming, Dr. Hunter believes training is a crucial to sustaining a healthy workforce. She delivers her mental health training and professional development...

Breathe Easy - Coping with Suicidal Ideation

Dr. Gloriana Hunter shares her powerful AND positive story of learning to circumvent her thoughts and feelings around decades of suicidal ideation.  Gloriana Hunter is a champion of training and development for organizations committed to mental health and wellness. As a leading expert on how organizations can strengthen mental health programming, Dr. Hunter believes training is a crucial to sustaining a healthy workforce. She delivers her mental health training and professional development...

The Pursuit of Pleasure, Delight and Surprise - Conquering Work Burnout

Guest Ryan Hill shares his experience of how his career in Art Museums led to anxiety and burnoutand back  to the artist that he always was.  Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ryan Hill received a B.A. in art and history from UC Santa Cruz , a M.A. in film and television - history and theory from UCLA, and a M.F.A from California Institute of the Arts. Since 1996, Ryan has worked in five very different museums using his role as an educator and administrator  to focus on making art interpretat...

The Pursuit of Pleasure, Delight and Surprise

Guest Ryan Hill shares his experience of how his career in Art Museums led to anxiety and burnoutand back  to the artist that he always was.  Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ryan Hill received a B.A. in art and history from UC Santa Cruz , a M.A. in film and television - history and theory from UCLA, and a M.F.A from California Institute of the Arts. Since 1996, Ryan has worked in five very different museums using his role as an educator and administrator  to focus on making art interpretat...

You Never Have to Be Stuck - How Unexpected Caretaking created A Brave New Chapter

In 2014 Melissa became a caregiver to her husband, who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. From there she began a personal growth journey that drastically changed the course of her life.  Melissa is a Mindset Strategist, Podcast Host of Thoughts Disrupted with Melissa Jirovec, Founder of Prosperity Unleashed and the author of Getting Out of the Rut, an autobiography that she self-published in March 2016, as well as ‘My Daddy’s Brain’, a children’s picture book she wrote to...

You Never Have to Be Stuck

In 2014 Melissa became a caregiver to her husband, who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. From there she began a personal growth journey that drastically changed the course of her life.  Melissa is a Mindset Strategist, Podcast Host of Thoughts Disrupted with Melissa Jirovec, Founder of Prosperity Unleashed and the author of Getting Out of the Rut, an autobiography that she self-published in March 2016, as well as ‘My Daddy’s Brain’, a children’s picture book she wrote to...

Go Chase Your Heart

This week's guest, Cheryl Sharp discusses how years of trauma lead to a life of gratitude and dreamin' big!  Cheryl S. Sharp, MSW, ALWF is CEO of Sharp Change Consulting, Inc. Prior to creating Sharp Change she created and led the National Council for Behavioral Health’s Trauma-Informed Care initiatives as Senior Advisor as well as Advisor for Suicide Prevention efforts. She has worked nationally to facilitate TIC Learning Communities and is a content expert on trauma, resilience, and TIC i...

Go Chase Your Heart - Learning to Live Large After Years of Trauma

This week's guest, Cheryl Sharp discusses how years of trauma lead to a life of gratitude and dreamin' big!  Cheryl S. Sharp, MSW, ALWF is CEO of Sharp Change Consulting, Inc. Prior to creating Sharp Change she created and led the National Council for Behavioral Health’s Trauma-Informed Care initiatives as Senior Advisor as well as Advisor for Suicide Prevention efforts. She has worked nationally to facilitate TIC Learning Communities and is a content expert on trauma, resilience, and TIC i...

Pick Yourself! - Navigating Depression, Homelessness and Teen Pregnancy

Guest Jamie Green navigates her journey of homelessness, teenage pregnancy, a substance use disorder and depression to choosing herself.  Jamie Green, Healthcare Advocacy Coordinator Jamie Green serves as the Healthcare Advocacy Coordinator at the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS/Medicaid) – Department of Community Advocacy and Intergovernmental Relations, Office of Individual and Family Affairs. Jamie is a Certified Peer Support and Family Support Specialist with advance...

Pick Yourself!

Guest Jamie Green navigates her journey of homelessness, teenage pregnancy, a substance use disorder and depression to choosing herself.  Jamie Green, Healthcare Advocacy Coordinator Jamie Green serves as the Healthcare Advocacy Coordinator at the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS/Medicaid) – Department of Community Advocacy and Intergovernmental Relations, Office of Individual and Family Affairs. Jamie is a Certified Peer Support and Family Support Specialist with advance...

An Attitude of Gratitude - A little thanks from Carrie

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And I Got Back Up...Every Single Time - Get to Know Host Carrie Hill

It's Episode 10 of the Corner of Hope and Wellness! It seemed like a good time for me to be put in the Hot Seat - This week I'll share about my own personal journey as well as why I created the podcast. Fun fact about this episode - before edits, Interviewer Amy Axtell wished me a Happy Double Nickels Birthday at 55 seconds of the interview.  About Carrie: I have reinvented myself over and over - I'm fearful everytime and I do it anyway.  I've been a waitress, administrator, therapist, buil...

And I Got Back Up...Every Single Time

It's Episode 10 of the Corner of Hope and Wellness! It seemed like a good time for me to be put in the Hot Seat - This week I'll share about my own personal journey as well as why I created the podcast. Fun fact about this episode - before edits, Interviewer Amy Axtell wished me a Happy Double Nickels Birthday at 55 seconds of the interview.  About Carrie: I have reinvented myself over and over - I'm fearful everytime and I do it anyway.  I've been a waitress, administrator, therapist, buil...

Keep Your Eyes Open - Recovery and a Second Chance

Guest Joddi Jacobson discusses how some of the darkest moments can create the biggest miracles. Joddi Jacobson has a masters degree in Social Work and currently works as the Director of Adult Services at Easterseals Blake Foundation. Joddi began her career working as a peer support where she was able to use her lived experience to help others overcome their struggles with addiction. She had the honor to do a TedTalk and participate in several speaking engagements around the country. She is ...

Keep Your Eyes Open

Guest Joddi Jacobson discusses how some of the darkest moments can create the biggest miracles. Joddi Jacobson has a masters degree in Social Work and currently works as the Director of Adult Services at Easterseals Blake Foundation. Joddi began her career working as a peer support where she was able to use her lived experience to help others overcome their struggles with addiction. She had the honor to do a TedTalk and participate in several speaking engagements around the country. She is ...

Keep Your Eyes Open - Recovery and a Second Chance

Guest Joddi Jacobson discusses how some of the darkest moments can create the biggest miracles. Joddi Jacobson has a masters degree in Social Work and currently works as the Director of Adult Services at Easterseals Blake Foundation. Joddi began her career working as a peer support where she was able to use her lived experience to help others overcome their struggles with addiction. She had the honor to do a TedTalk and participate in several speaking engagements around the country. She is ...

Revisiting Surviving A Narcissistic Parent; Covert Narcissism

There were a lot of questions regarding Covert Narcissism/the Wounded Narcissist on Episode #2, Surviving a Narcissitic Parent- Guest Amy Axtell is back to share personal and clinical insights. Amy is a licensed professional counselor who has been in practice for over 30 years. She works with a variety of populations, but has additional training in couples:relationships, and eating disorders. She also has a large working knowledge about narcissism and related issues. She lives with her husb...

Revisiting Surviving A Narcissistic Parent; Covert Narcissism

There were a lot of questions regarding Covert Narcissism/the Wounded Narcissist on Episode #2, Surviving a Narcissitic Parent- Guest Amy Axtell is back to share personal and clinical insights. Amy is a licensed professional counselor who has been in practice for over 30 years. She works with a variety of populations, but has additional training in couples:relationships, and eating disorders. She also has a large working knowledge about narcissism and related issues. She lives with her husb...

Providing Hope at the Wellness Universe

This week we switch gears a bit to focus on Self-Care and Resources with Guest Anna Pereira. Anna Pereira is the Founder of The Wellness Universe, and CEO of Soul Ventures, a woman-owned business, where her mission is to make the world a better place. She’s an inspirational leader, mentor, and connector for business owners who are changing the world. As an author and creator of wellness events, projects, and programs, Anna is an expert at showcasing, promoting, and supporting the world’s mo...

Overcoming An Eating Disorder Part II

Guest Liz Cracchiolo discusses the impact of culture and how she bounced back from 10 years of Anorexia. Liz Cracchiolo is a Financial Advisor, life coach, and author. She is also an award winning performer. Liz is a survivor of anorexia, and wants people to see there is life after an eating disorder. www.lizcracchiolo.com Resources:  NEDA https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ ANAD https://anad.org/get-informed/book-recommendations/ https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/resour...

Overcoming An Eating Disorder Part I

Sometimes we have to dig deep to find out what our actual challenge is - Guest Lee Berlinquette discusses how finding and acknowledging trauma is what lead to her resiliency.  Lee has a diverse background - she worked with varsity and intramural athletics in Canada and and later focused on Social Work and Corrections in Minnesota where she worked closely with law enforcement, juvenille court systems and diversion programming. Currently she is a National Trainer for Mental Health First Aid U...

Finding Connection After A Mother's Suicide

Guest Lise Porter shares her story of finding hope and connection after the loss of her mother to suicide. Resources: https://al-anon.org/newcomers/ Lise Porter is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT #40726) and maintains a private practice in Los Angeles. She is also a national trainer for Mental Health First Aid, USA, a consultant for companies throughout the US and Europe, and the EAP on-site counselor at CNN (Los Angeles bureau). Her website is liseporter.com.  Lise’s book...

Relapse is Part of Recovery

Rediscovering your creative spirit through the journey of recovery! Guest Kid Congo Powers shares his personal journey of Relapse and Sobriety. Kid Congo Powers - Musician and Recording Artist since 1979. He has been in internationally known groups such as The Gun Club, The Cramps, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and now, Kid Congo & the Monkey Birds. Resources:  https://www.na.org/ https://www.aa.org/ Transcedental Meditation https://www.tm.org/ More on Kid: http://kidcongopowers.blogspot.com/...

Surviving a Narcissistic Parent

How do you reclaim yourself after being raised by narcissistic parents?  Guest Amy Axtell will share personal stories and her perspective both from a therapist standpoint as well as her own experience.  Amy is a licensed professional counselor who has been in practice for over 30 years. She works with a variety of populations, but has additional training in couples:relationships, and eating disorders. She also has a large working knowledge about narcissism and related issues. She lives with...

Finding Hope After Sexual Trauma

How do you find hope after sexual trauma? Guest Lynn Hennighausen shares her personal journey of renewed personal strength, improved relationships and new possibilities with Corner of Hope and Wellness Host Carrie Hill. Lynn is a National Trainer for Mental Health First Aid, a training that helps people identify signs and symptoms of potential mental illness. She leads a non-profit organization in North Carolina, Davidson LifeLine. Its mission is to increase mental health awareness and suic...

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