Episode 38 - Realign Your Life: Embracing Mental Fitness and Creating a Healthy Mindset with Dr. Charlene Whitaker-Brown

In this episode of the Realign Your Life Podcast, titled "Embracing Mental Fitness and Creating a Healthy Mindset with Dr. Charlene Whitaker-Brown," host Vivian Smith Richardson is joined by guest Dr. Whitaker-Brown to discuss the importance of mental health and wellness.

Dr. Whitaker-Brown, a psychiatric and dual-certified family nurse practitioner, shares her experience in helping individuals with various stressors, both at work and at home. She emphasizes that seeking mental health care is not limited to crisis situations, and even small issues can accumulate and impact our overall well-being.

She also provides examples of how she helps patients, such as addressing root causes to overcome hoarding tendencies. She also introduces the concept of gene testing for patients who have failed multiple medications for depression and anxiety.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Whitaker-Brown highlights the importance of community partnerships and fostering a sense of community. She also discusses the power of self-awareness, mindfulness, and physical activity in maintaining good mental health.

Host Vivian Smith Richardson emphasizes the need to remove the stigma around mental health, particularly in communities of color. She encourages listeners to seek help from professionals such as therapists, social workers, and psychiatrists to improve their mental well-being.

In conclusion, this episode tackles the vital topic of mental fitness and creating a healthy mindset with insights and strategies shared by Dr. Whitaker-Brown for listeners to realign their lives.

 

Key Moments: 

[00:03:55] Active, influential community member involved in healthcare.

[00:09:34] Stigma behind mental health holds people back.

[00:13:14] Stay active, even without walking much.

[00:15:01] Get outside, walk, move your body.

[00:18:35] Identify problems, break down, rebuild, move forward.

[00:21:45] Seek mental health care; overcome work, home stress; hoarding root cause

[00:26:26] Gene testing used for failed medications in patients.

[00:28:49] Holistic or medication-based treatment plans assessed.

[00:31:38] Support for ADHD patients, offering therapy and medication assessment.

[00:35:43] Dr. Whitaker-Brown shares great mental health insights.

 

About the Guest : 

Dr. Whitaker-Brown is a mental wellness expert and advocate for mental health. With a passion for helping individuals establish and maintain a healthy mindset, Dr. Whitaker-Brown understands the importance of having a solid foundation for mental well-being. In a constantly changing world, she emphasizes the need for individuals to take time to process their thoughts and emotions. Through her speaking engagements and discussions, she shares invaluable insight on how to realign oneself and navigate through the challenges of the modern world. Dr. Whitaker-Brown captivates audiences with her genuine enthusiasm and gratitude for the opportunity to promote mental wellness.

About Vivian : 

Vivian’s lifetime desire has been to impact the lives of both women and men. As a critical thought leader and strategic thinker, her passion is to help women and men develop their best quality and place in life. Knowing that regardless of what season of life they are in – they are valued. As a community builder and masterful networker, she values and welcomes every person she encounters. Through her interactions with various cultures and backgrounds, the realization that there needed to be a platform for them to express and share their concerns, shame, disappointments, desires, and experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment without judgment led her to establish Vivian Richardson Resources and the non-profit God’s Kind of Woman, where women are empowered to know they are Powerful – Prepared – and –Purposeful! You can visit https://realignwithvivian.com/ for more.