Wellness in the Woods Podcast

A Conversation with Brian Andrews

A conversation about kids, safety and welfare, with Brian Andrews.

Substance Challenges

Karla Christiansen is an Adolescent Addiction Counselor. She is deeply committed to walking along side youth and families impacted by substance use and mental health challenges.

The Happiness Practice with AnnaLynn

AnnaLynn joins us to discuss children's mental and emotional health in school.

Preventing Suicide with Destiny Tinnes

Destiny Tinnes, the Minnesota Suicidal Prevention Regional Coordinator joins us to discuss her role, and to remember your "WHY." Links to the resources discussed:   MN Suicide Prevention Trainer Network [https://www.preventsuicidemn.org/] Regional Coordination [https://www.preventsuicidemn.org/regional-coordinators/] SAMHSA [https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/988] 988 Helpline [https://988lifeline.org/] MDH  [https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/suicide/index.html] Region V+ Mental Health Initiative [https://www.region5mentalhealth.com/] (Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena Counties) Additional resource for anyone in need: there is a Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic [https://npmh.org/locations/mental-health-urgent-care-clinic/] in Brainerd

Chasing the Spotlight: Self-Esteem and External Validation

The pull of being approved. Seeking external validation can be momentarily rewarding, but ultimately it can be like a terrible addiction. Healthy self-esteem tends to be steady and allows for mistakes without collapsing into shame, and success without needing constant validation. Self-respect, Confidence, Acceptance, Resilience, Self-trust, giving yourself compassion.