Mentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey
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. She also founded the Mentally STRONG Academy. 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 health issues, sharing methods for processing grief, and providing tips for developing mental strength.
Episodes
262 episodes
Texas floods | Children lost: A grieving mother & Psychiatric NP reacts
🧠💪Start Healing with This Powerful Self-Reflection Tool: Think Organize Choose Worksheet: https://mentallystrong.ac-page.com/thinkorganizechooseIt's hard to even speak about the news coming out of Texas – my heart aches for those ...
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What Your Doctors DON'T Tell You About Depression
🧠💪Start Healing with This Powerful Self-Reflection Tool: Think Organize Choose Worksheet: https://mentallystrong.ac-page.com/thinkorganizechooseWhat if everything you’ve been told about depression only tells half the story?
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What Therapists DON'T Tell You About Trauma
🧠💪Start Healing with This Powerful Self-Reflection Tool: Think Organize Choose Worksheet: https://mentallystrong.ac-page.com/thinkorganizechooseWhat Therapists DON'T Tell You About Trauma Are you stuck in your trauma ...
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I Am Alone: This is What I Learned from 26 Years of Marriage
🧠💪Start Healing with This Powerful Self-Reflection Tool: Think Organize Choose Worksheet: https://mentallystrong.ac-page.com/thinkorganizechooseAfter 26 years of marriage, I found myself alone — a widow, grieving, and forever chan...
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Tyler Perry's STRAW : Grieving Mother's view on triggers
🧠💪Start Healing with This Powerful Self-Reflection Tool: Think Organize Choose Worksheet: https://mentallystrong.ac-page.com/thinkorganizechooseSometimes, a movie can hit you harder than you ever expect, unearthing emotions you th...
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How I Keep Going After Losing Three Children : 2 Things You MUST DO
I’d love to share a free worksheet I created to help with reflection during hard moments:👉 https://mentallystrong.ac-page.com/thinkorganizechooseWhen you're a grieving mother, the world can feel completely upside down. People ...
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You Can Transform Emotional Pain in 6 Months… Here’s How
In this episode, Dr. B explains how emotional transformation isn’t about a breakthrough moment… it’s about building strength month by month. Using the Mentally STRONG Method, you’ll learn how to shift your thinking, process what’s holding you b...
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5 Morning Habits That Bring Peace and Confidence
Are your mornings chaotic, heavy, or just emotionally flat?Dr. B, mental strength expert and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method, shares 5 powerful morning habits that help you reset emotionally, mentally, and spiritually — even if you're...
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Healing Affirmations to Transform You Mind and Body
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21:41
How to motivate yourself to change your behavior
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The Art of Believing in Yourself | Best Motivational Speech
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MENTAL STRENGTH SECRETS
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Finding Purpose in the Pain
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21:04
Coping With Child Loss : The Hardest Thing I’ve Faced & What Actually Helped
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Grief & Your Body : Fatigue, Sleep, Appetite & More
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22:28
Grief’s Hidden Symptoms : The Effects of Grief on Your Body
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How To Find Joy Again_ One Simple Trick To Bring Joy Back Into Your Life
Grief Intensive👉 http://mentallystrong.com/start-your-grief-journey/If you've ever felt like pain has no purpose, like suffering is just a random part of life, I want you to know you're not alone. I've lost three children and my hus...
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How to Deal With Separation Anxiety : Expert Tips for Managing Fear of Abandonment
You ever get that weird, anxious feeling when someone you love leaves? Maybe your partner goes on a trip, or a friend doesn’t text back fast enough, and suddenly your brain is spiraling! What if they’re pulling away? What if I can’...
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Feeling Like It's Your Fault? You Deserve to Heal.
Are you wrestling with overwhelming pain and a persistent voice telling you it's your fault? In this powerful episode of The Mentally Strong Podcast, Dr. B, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has navigated unimaginable loss, offers a d...
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Shining Through: Finding Joy as a Special Needs Mom with Liana Cancian
Join us for an emotional and inspiring conversation with Liana, author of "Shining Through," as she shares her journey navigating the challenges and triumphs of raising a child with a rare genetic disorder.Liana opens up about the initia...
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Unleashing Grief: A Warrior's Guide to Healing with Lisa Robinson
Join us for a deeply moving conversation with grief expert Lisa Robinson, author of "Beyond Grief: A Warrior's Guide to Heal." Lisa shares her personal journey through the devastating losses of her parents, three brothers, and her first husband...
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Unmasking Human Trafficking: A Conversation with Bakhita Mountain Home
Human trafficking is a global epidemic, and it's happening closer to home than you might think. In this poignant episode, we delve into the realities of human trafficking with Jason and Charlotte from Bakhita Mountain Home, a safe haven for wom...
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28:32
Unlocking Your Intuition: Channeling, Mediumship & Healing with Ingrid Turner
Ever wondered about the difference between channeling and mediumship? 🤔 Join Christy as she interviews Ingrid Turner, a psychic medium and spiritual teacher, about connecting with loved ones who have passed and tapping into your own intui...
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Defying Death: Chris Jankulovski's Journey Through Near-Death Experiences & Choosing Life
Have you ever wondered what happens when we die? Chris Jankulovski has been to the brink and back – multiple times. In this captivating interview, he shares his extraordinary near-death experiences and the profound impact they've had on his lif...
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Embrace the Journey: A Conversation with Mark Rollins, Author of "The Evolving Man"
Have you ever wondered how to truly embrace life's journey, even when faced with immense grief and loss?Join us as we sit down with Mark Rollins, author of "The Evolving Man," for a raw and honest conversation about navigating lif...
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