Mental Fitness Podcast Mona

In this episode of the Mental Fitness Podcast, host Mona interviews Megumi Fujita, a trauma-informed embodiment and self-love coach. Megumi shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and finding her feminine magic through pole dancing and community. They discuss the importance of connecting with your intuition and emotions, and how to step into your feminine energy. Megumi emphasizes the power of reclaiming pleasure in your body and re-parenting your inner child. She encourages listeners to tune into their senses and take small steps towards creating the reality they desire.



Learn more about Megumi here:

https://www.instagram.com/megumifujita__?igsh=MW1zMTVicTl2ZDV5Mw==

https://megumi-fujita.com/



Takeaways


Connect with your intuition by tuning into your senses and emotions.
Reclaim pleasure in your body and embrace your feminine energy.
Re-parent your inner child and provide love and care to your younger self.
Take small steps towards creating the reality you desire.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Megumi's Background

02:47 Stepping into Feminine Energy and Reclaiming Pleasure

05:52 Tuning into Intuition and Connecting with the Body

10:12 Emotional Mastery and Allowing Emotions

14:10 Re-parenting the Inner Child and Showing Love

27:01 Practical Tips for Cultivating Feminine Energy

29:55 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Megumi

In this solo episode, I reflect on the lessons she has learned so far in the podcast. I go trough the key takeaways from every single guest episode, and share my highlights. I also give you some behind-the-scenes info and talk analytics - how many listeners I’ve gotten so far, your favorite episodes, etc. I close with an outlook on where I want to take this podcast in the future.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:52 General Lessons-Learnt

03:16 Take-Aways From Each Episode

10:58 Behind-The-Scenes: Analytics

17:26 Outlook

Maggie Holland, a licensed therapist, discusses the benefits of therapy and how you can find the right therapist. We talk about the reasons why someone might need therapy, the difference between therapy and coaching, and the steps to finding the right therapist. We also touch on virtual therapy and the importance of communication in the therapist-client relationship.



Learn more about Maggie here:

https://www.maggiehollandcounselingpllc.com/



Takeaways


Therapy can be beneficial for anyone, but it is especially important if your mental health symptoms are getting in the way of your day-to-day functioning.
Therapy focuses on depth work and understanding the root causes of mental health issues, while coaching tends to focus more on the present moment and helping you move forward.
When looking for a therapist, consider how you want to pay (insurance or out-of-pocket), the therapist's specialization and expertise, and whether you feel a connection and trust with them.
If therapy is not working out or you feel it's not the right fit, have an open and honest conversation with your therapist. They can help you find a better fit or adjust the therapy to better meet your needs.
Virtual therapy offers flexibility in terms of time and location, but in-person therapy can provide a more personal and face-to-face connection.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Maggie Holland

01:48 Benefits of Therapy

03:48 Therapy vs Coaching

08:26 Steps to Finding the Right Therapist

23:05 How to Break Up With Your Therapist

32:05 Exploring In-Person vs Virtual Therapy

35:24 Where to Find Maggie

36:44 CTA

Lindsay Konchar, a financial therapist, discusses the importance of identifying and transforming your money story. Lindsay shares her personal journey with money and how witnessing her parents' constant fights over money shaped her beliefs. She emphasizes that money habits are established at a young age and explores common money scripts, such as comfort with debt and avoidance with money. Lindsay also encourages women to overcome their fear of investing and highlights the emotional component of money decisions. She concludes by emphasizing the power of intentionality and support in transforming your money habits.



Learn more about Lindsey here:

https://copingwithlindsey.com/

https://www.instagram.com/copingwithlindsey/



Takeaways


Money stories are established at a young age, and it is important to identify and transform your money story.
Common money scripts include comfort with debt, avoidance with money, and beliefs about investing.
Overcoming fear of investing can be achieved through education and understanding the accessibility of investment platforms.
Attaching emotions to money decisions can provide insight into your spending habits and help you make intentional choices.
Changing your money habits requires self-awareness, vulnerability, and support from others.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:42 The Importance of Identifying Your Money Story

01:22 Personal Journey with Money Story

05:22 Common Money Scripts

06:26 Comfort with Debt

07:48 Avoidance with Money

10:29 Scripts about Investing

13:13 Overcoming Fear of Investing

15:08 Importance of Support in Money Journey

22:05 Changing Money Habits

24:27 Final Thoughts

Jennifer shares her career journey and how she has navigated the challenges of maintaining a healthy mind. She discusses her different career acts, from HR leadership to client experience and employee experience focused roles. Jennifer also opens up about her health challenges and how they led her to transition into a new phase of her career. She also emphasizes the importance of assembling a support team, including therapists, coaches, and spiritual advisors.

Learn more about Jennifer here:
https://www.bestolaconsulting.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bestolaconsulting/
https://twitter.com/JennyGooz

Takeaways
- Your career journey may involve different acts, and it's important to trust your gut throughout.
- Assembling a support team (= your bench), including therapists, coaches, and/or spiritual advisors, is a great way to advance your professional and personal growth.
- Surround yourself with the right people (on your bench & at home) who hold you accountable.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:53 Career Evolution: Acts
05:35 Reinventing the Next Act
09:47 Assembling a Support Team
23:21 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
25:19 Conclusion and Where to Find Jennifer

Janis Isaman, owner of My Body Couture, discusses the importance of the mind-body connection and how it can help individuals feel better in their bodies. She emphasizes the need for self-agency in movement and the importance of developing body awareness. Janis also highlights the benefits of the mind-body connection, such as improved pain management and self-correction. Janis concludes by discussing the role of the mind-body connection in aging and provides information on where to find her.

Learn more about Janis:
https://www.instagram.com/mybodycouture/
https://www.mybodycouture.com/

Takeaways
- Developing self-agency in movement is crucial for a positive and comfortable exercise experience.
- Practicing body awareness and describing sensations can help individuals better understand their bodies.
- The mind-body connection can improve pain management and self-correction.
- Individuals should become the experts of their own bodies and not rely solely on external instruction.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:03 The Importance of Self-Agency in Movement
06:11 Developing Body Awareness
11:11 Describing Sensations and Language
14:03 Benefits of Mind-Body Connection
21:05 The Expert in Your Own Body
25:01 Mind-Body Connection and Aging
28:01 Where to Find Janis Isaman