Best Host Susie Navarro Podcasts (2024)

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Thriving Beyond Conventional Medicine 27:24

3d ago27:24

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Experience a new era of health transformation with our special guest, a leading expert in mind-body functional transformative medicine. Lera Mikhailova is the founder & CEO of Whole Womanhood, a holistic practice integrating functional medicine + nervous system repair + feminine alchemy. Her goal is for women to dive into root cause revival & femin…

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Harnessing Feminine and Masculine Energies 38:41

10d ago38:41

38:41

Dr. Orr shares her transformative journey into energy medicine, which began at the age of 18 when she successfully overcame severe phobias using neuroemotional technique (NET) and other energy practices. Explore the fascinating interplay between feminine and masculine energy and its impact on relationships and personal well-being. Dr. Orr discusses…

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Transforming Pain into Purpose 41:08

18d ago41:08

41:08

Imagine facing the darkest moments of your life and emerging not just as a survivor, but as an advocate for others. That’s exactly what Debbie Debonair has done. In our heartfelt conversation, Debbie shares her tumultuous journey through three suicide attempts and the crushing weight of negative self-talk during motherhood. Debbie opens up about th…

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Living Life Beyond the 9-to-5 Grind 50:34

25d ago50:34

50:34

Ever wondered how to break free from the conventional nine-to-five grind and embrace a life full of travel and adventure? Addie Wieland is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, entrepreneur, private practice owner, and travel and mindset coach. Addie and her family have been living an alternative lifestyle for the past four years, traveling…

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Mental Health-ish 7:19

2M ago7:19

7:19

Ever wonder how a simple name change can redefine an entire podcast? Today, I share the exciting transformation of the Imperfect Mellow Podcast into the new Mental Health-ish Podcast! After months of contemplation and hard work, I’m thrilled to present a title that truly captures the diverse range of conversations and topics we explore—everything f…

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Managing Mental Health and Life 17:18

8M ago17:18

17:18

Join me as I share my personal experience of helping my daughter, Emma, acclimatize to her new school environment, while also managing my recovery from COVID. This episode also shines a spotlight on the importance of patience and understanding in our everyday interactions. We also touch upon mental health, offering resources and coping strategies. …

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Trust the Process and Let it Go 23:44

12M ago23:44

23:44

Have you ever felt stuck or in an uncomfortable situation, and wondered if it's okay to just walk away? Well, here's your answer: it is. In this episode, I share my personal journey of embracing the unpredictable nature of life. Life's ups and downs are inevitable, and sometimes we must learn to let go, embrace change, and understand it's okay to c…

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Choosing Happiness by Trusting Ourselves 26:35

1y ago26:35

26:35

How often do we put others first and neglect our own needs? Join me as I welcome Yahaira Villa, a coach and advocate for personal development who encourages us all to prioritize self-trust. Yahaira holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Davis and a Master's degree in Counseling from Santa Clara University. We're exploring the concept of se…

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Finding Balance: Overcoming Productivity Anxiety and Embracing Self-Care as a Mompreneur 12:22

1y ago12:22

12:22

Do you ever feel that nagging guilt when you're not spending time with your child, or struggle to find the balance between work and personal life? As a mompreneur, I've faced this challenge head-on, especially with my daughter, Emma, being on summer break and spending time with her father. Join me in this episode as I open up about my journey to ov…

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Return to the River: Reflections on Life Choices 47:59

1+ y ago47:59

47:59

This week I am joined by author Dave Pelzer, best known for his memoir of child abuse, "A Child Called It". As with many of us, Dave was forced to re-examine his life during the pandemic. Despite his many accomplishments—writing multiple bestselling books, including the classics A Child Called “It” and The Lost Boy, serving in the armed forces, rec…

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Read & Yoga 26:28

1+ y ago26:28

26:28

Hello mellow friends! This week we are joined by an amazing guest. Ashley Fontes graduated from BYU with a degree in Humanities and is a writer, mother, yoga teacher, and mental health advocate. Ashley's neurodivergent children are her inspiration for teaching yoga. Ashley has seen the benefits of mindfulness and yoga in the lives of her kids, and …

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The Fuckery: A Commute Episode 35:56

1+ y ago35:56

35:56

When I finally decided to hire a housekeeper and this happens. Being sick and crappy doctors. Other weekend things. Join me on my drive to work for some story time. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: Imperfect.mellow.therapy Website: www.imperfectmellow.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Have you ever wanted to start …

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Therapists Series: Becoming Who you Needed the Most 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

45:15

Jose is a Latino, cis, heterosexual male who is first-generation born in the United States. Formal education includes earning a B.A. in Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University in 2012, an M.A. in Couples and Family Therapy in 2015 from Alliant International University, and a certification in Sex Therapy in 2022 from The California Instit…

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Outgrowing & Moving On 13:22

1+ y ago13:22

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When the body shuts down. Is this a sign from the universe to move on? Are you doing too much? Some things to keep in mind when you're stuck on autopilot. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: Imperfect.mellow.therapy Website: www.imperfectmellow.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Have you ever wanted to start your own p…

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5 New Years Resolutions for your Mental Health 16:54

1+ y ago16:54

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Hi friends. Join me this week to discuss why the holidays sucked for me, goal setting tips, and 5 New Years resolutions to include in your list, for your Mental Health in 2023! I wish you all a happy new year. Thank you for joining me on this wild podcast ride. https://www.imperfectmellow.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Have you ever w…

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A Little About Personal Energy 56:50

1+ y ago56:50

56:50

The term “personal energy” refers collectively to those parts of you that are subtle and non-physical, such as your sense of aliveness, feelings and emotions, thoughts, memories, conscience and beliefs. You can’t see any of these things, yet you know they exist and are vital to your sense of self. Your energy is an integral part of who you are and …

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How to Build Better Habits 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

47:41

Sonya is a Toronto girl with extensive background in behaviour analysis in the world of coaching! Join us for a discussion on how to build better habits. Habits are the small decisions you make and actions you perform every day. According to researchers at Duke University, habits account for about 40 percent of our behaviors on any given day. Your …

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Goals & Celebrating Yourself 16:44

1+ y ago16:44

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Happy Thanksgiving! Let's talk about celebrating your small daily victories and staying focused on your goals. We all want to be successful but what does that even look like? Join me for some reflections and exciting news. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? Start for FREE Buzzsprout using this l…

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Forgiveness: Letting go of Grudges 34:53

1+ y ago34:53

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We all have had to make the decision at some point on whether to forgive someone or not. I admit, I can be petty sometimes and want to get revenge but who is that really harming at the end of the day? This week we are joined by International Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author, Intuitive and Conscious Relationship Coach, Carrie Jeroslow. Carrie teac…

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Maternal Mental Health 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

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The holiday season can be a fun and magical time, but the burden mothers sometimes bear during this season can sometimes bring more stress than joy. If you’re recovering or recently recovered from postpartum depression or anxiety, the stress of the holidays can sometimes require a little extra self-care. This week I am joined by Dorthie Owens to di…

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Toxic Positivity: The Bad Side of Positive Vibes 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

28:40

"Think of the bright side", "it could be worse", "think happy thoughts". We've all heard some form of these statements before. Can being positive go too far? This week I am joined by Jen Rafferty, CEO of Empowered Educator to discuss the dark side of positivity and how we can embrace our "negative" emotions. *Remember to like, subscribe, and share …

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Schizophrenia & Recovery 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

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According to the American Psychological Association, Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness characterized by incoherent or illogical thoughts, bizarre behavior and speech, and delusions or hallucinations, such as hearing voices. This week I am joined by Dale Walsh, as he shares his unique “inside-out” perspective of schizophrenia, having experie…

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Post-Pardum Anxiety 26:20

2y ago26:20

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We've all heard of postpartum depression but how about postpardum anxiety? Postpartum anxiety is excessive worrying that occurs after childbirth or adoption. Joining us this week to discuss postpartum anxiety is Allison Lieberman. Allison Lieberman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, postpartum anxiety expert, mom of 2, and 2x postpartum a…

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Effects of Trauma on the Body 33:49

2y ago33:49

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Neglected past trauma can have an impact on your long-term physical health. Listen to this episode to learn more about how trauma is stored in the body and how it changes our brain chemicals. This week I am joined by Dr. Paula Chambers to dive into how we can heal our bodies from past trauma. Dr. Paula Chambers is a speaker, writer, and dance heale…

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Santiago's Daughter: Raised in Mania, Depression, and Poverty 52:39

2y ago52:39

52:39

This week we have a superstar guest joining us int he mellow. Lizette Lopez, LMFT joins us to discuss her amazing book, "Santiago's Daughter: A Child of An Immigrant raised in Mania, Depression, and Poverty". "His name was Santiago Lopez Arellano Jr. He lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder for many years, until he became another slain victim of …

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Trauma Bonding: Addicted to My Abuser 48:14

2y ago48:14

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A trauma bond is a psychological response that happens when an abused person develops an unhealthy attachment to their abuser. This week we are joined by Mary Joye to learn more about this trauma bond and ways to overcome it. Mary Joye is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach, and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. She is a r…

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End of Season 10:24

2y ago10:24

10:24

We did it everyone! We are all done for season 1 of Imperfect Mellow Podcast. Coming back stronger next season. Ill miss you all. I appreciate you all so much. Please remember to share this episode with family and friends. Subscribe and rate. For more resources, blogs, & content, please visit: IG: Zuppysue Website: www.imperfectmellow.com Support t…

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Journey of a Spirit Animal 44:32

2y ago44:32

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We all have a spirit animal that we work to uncover in order to be our true authentic selves. This week I am joined by author Rae Garg to discuss her latest published book "Bee Bee: Journey of a Spirit Animal". This is a kid's book about a coming-of-age story discussing social issues and mental health. Guest: Rae Garg https://www.amazon.com/Bee-Jou…

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Anxiety Attacks 46:24

2y ago46:24

46:24

Experiencing an anxiety attack can be so debilitating. Joining me this week is Kat Om to discuss her experiences with anxiety attacks and different tips that you can practice to help you overcome them. Kat is an author, blogger, and resilience mindset/joy coach. Guest: Kat Om https://www.katomlife.com Please remember to share this episode with fami…

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Chronicles of a Virgo 42:55

2y ago42:55

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This week I am joined by Chiquita Johnson, host of the Chronicles of a Virgo Podcast. Having gone through her own story of abuse growing up, Chiquita talks about her journey to where she is now; working with survivors of domestic violence and abuse within the mental health field. Join us for some tips on forming resiliency and strength during diffi…

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Not Having People Define You 46:56

2y ago46:56

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Throughout the years after several near deaths experiences and feeling burnout out, Marita became a mental health advocate, turned meditation coach on Insight Timer and the host of The Turning Point Podcast. She has made it her life’s mission to help others, and has completed several certifications with Harvard and The University of Toronto on ment…

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A Story of Loss & Grief 39:51

2y ago39:51

39:51

As a primary caregiver until her husband of 25 years, David, died in her arms at home after battling pancreatic cancer for 11 months, Alison learned A LOT about living fearlessly, even in the face of death itself. Alison Pena, is now a grief resilience speaker, coach and author of The Bad Widow Guide to Life After Loss: Moving Through Grief to Live…

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Unapologetically Happy 38:39

2y ago38:39

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Not too long ago, Dannie was living the life that she thought everyone wanted to live. She had a good-paying job as an attorney, a husband, a house, and the most adorable baby girl. The problem was, though, that aside from the time she spent with her baby, she was actually pretty miserable and functioning at a level of basic survival from day to da…

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Dangers of Human Trafficking 46:22

2y ago46:22

46:22

According to the National Labor Organization, there are over 24.9 million victims of human trafficking around the world and growing. This modern day slavery is literally happening right in our backdoor. In this week's episode I am joined by a human trafficking expert, activist, and author to discuss: What is human trafficking?, What does it look li…

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I Thought It Was Normal 37:01

2y ago37:01

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Are you a people pleaser who just can't say no? This week I am joined by Andrea Lukac all the way from Austria to discuss how our mind is conditioned from childhood and the importance of setting boundaries. When Andrea Lukac entered the working world after studying economics, she noticed very quickly how unhappy she and other people around her were…

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The Power of Vulnerability 43:45

2y ago43:45

43:45

What does it mean to be vulnerable and why is it so hard? Honestly though, join us in this conversation to figure out how we can learn to be more vulnerable not just with others but with ourselves. This week I am joined by Alara Sage; mentor, healer, and teacher with over 10 years experience working with women of excellence to unlock their full pot…

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Lets Talk Trauma 54:45

2y ago54:45

54:45

Trauma can be caused by an overwhelmingly negative event that causes a lasting impact on the victim's mental, physical, and emotional stability. This week I am joined by trauma survivor, podcaster, and advocate, Jennifer Lee who shares about her experiences and work in the field of trauma support. Join us in this mini discussion of the complexities…

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Families Blended into One 45:58

2y ago45:58

45:58

Have you heard of a blended family? A family where one or both parents have children from a previous relationship and have combined to form a new family. This week I am joined by certified life coach Amy Stone who works with adults in blended families. As a divorced mother myself, who is now in my own blended family situation, I was interested in d…

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Unsupportive Friends & Family 17:53

2y ago17:53

17:53

Reasons why your biggest supporters will be strangers and not your friends or family. If you have ever been discouraged by someone that you thought would cheer you on, this minisode is for you. www.imperfectmellow.com IG @ zuppysue Support the Show. For more mental health resources, blogs, and other podcast episodes, please visit: IG: mentalhealth.…

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A Little Toxica Sometimes 43:23

2y ago43:23

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This week I am joined by my friend Richelle to talk about co-dependent relationships. I don't like asking for permission but my toxic co-dependency made me do it. What are you willing to sacrifice in the name of love? We hear the term toxic many times but what does that mean when it comes to relationships? Learn more about causes, signs of a co-dep…

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Emotions & Self Awareness 46:30

2y ago46:30

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A lot of times young children don't have the vocabulary to talk about their feelings so they will display them in other ways. Listen to this weeks episode to learn more about how to help children develop emotional intelligence. From growing up emotionless, we share stories of our own upbringing and how this relates to our parenting. Not only for pa…

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Through the Struggles & the Troubles 53:52

2+ y ago53:52

53:52

Having grown up in South L.A, we grew through the struggles & troubles. Joining us this week is my long-time friend Miriam. Together we look back at our favorite stories growing up. Most importantly, we discuss challenges in dealing with family members who have a mental illness. What can we learn from this? Why is it so hard to come to terms with t…

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Emotional Support Parent 31:08

2+ y ago31:08

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Did you know that girls are twice as likely than boys to develop depression & anxiety by the time they are 18 years of age? In this week's episode, we share some interesting youth mental health facts and warning signs to look out for. Learn how you can be a better emotional support parent while at the same time supporting your own mental health. Do…

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Mental Health Myths vs #Facts! 59:56

2+ y ago59:56

59:56

What is real and what is a lie? Join us as we drop some mental health truth bombs! There are so many misconceptions when it comes to mental health which perpetuate the stigma to actually asking for help or getting treatment. In this weeks episode we will discuss and breakdown some common myths that many of us have probably heard. For this episode, …

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Self-Care Discussion 31:26

2+ y ago31:26

31:26

Dive into a discussion on self-care with guest Cruz. We hear a males’ perspective on taking time for ourselves and different categories of self-care. Support the Show. For more mental health resources, blogs, and other podcast episodes, please visit: IG: mentalhealth.ish Website: www.mentalhealth-ish.com Please like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Do…

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Introduction to the Mellow 12:04

2+ y ago12:04

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Quick background on your podcast host Susie and inspiration behind pursuing coaching. Support the Show. For more mental health resources, blogs, and other podcast episodes, please visit: IG: mentalhealth.ish Website: www.mentalhealth-ish.com Please like, subscribe, & write a 5 star! Don't forget to share this episode :)…

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