Mentally STRONG with Dr. B
About Dr. B
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D., PMHNP has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2000, gaining extensive experience over the last several decades. Her medical career began as an Army Medic before attending nursing school and receiving a master’s degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Florida International University (FIU). She went on to receive a doctorate in Education at Nova Southeastern University. From there, she launched the first Mentally STRONG Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO which is committed to access and serves over 7,000 patients. Today, when she’s not at the clinic attending to her patients, Dr. B dedicates a large portion of her time to speaking about mental strength, sharing her proprietary Mentally STRONG Method, and providing tips for developing mental strength.
Mentally STRONG with Dr. B
Latest Episodes
Chemical Imbalance vs. Survival Response: Navigating C-PTSD, Bipolar & Self-Agency
Have you ever looked at the anxiety, depression, or chaos in your mind and wondered if it’s a chemical imbalance or a survival response to what you’ve been through? In this Q&A episode, Dr. B addresses a letter from a high-functioning survi...
Overcoming Burnout, Rebuilding After Loss & Becoming the CEO of Your Life: Hülya Kurt’s Story
In this conversation, Dr. B sits down with global career coach Hülya Kurt, who built her career from secretary to corporate manager before completely reinventing her life following redundancy and the sudden loss of her husband.Together, ...
Why "Time Heals All Wounds" Is a Lie (And What Actually Works)
We’ve all been told the lie that time heals all wounds, but if you are carrying a deep emotional wound, you know that simply letting days pass doesn’t stop the pain. After losing her three children and her husband, Dr. B learned firsthand that ...
Overcoming Severe Loss, Healing Trauma & Reclaiming Self-Love: Dr. Ava Cadell’s Story
When life hits you with profound loss, deep trauma, or the lingering impact of childhood shame, it’s easy to lose your identity in the chaos. While we are often taught how to perform in our daily roles, we rarely learn how to cultivate mental s...
Navigating Divorce, Rebuilding Identity & Processing Betrayal: Dr. B's Recovery Framework
Whether a divorce hits like a sudden shock or follows a slow breakdown, the pain of navigating a split is real and deep. In this episode, Dr. B strips away generic relationship advice to address what it truly means to cultivate mental strength ...