You Are The Healer: Mental Health Education and Motivation

Sydney Rinderknecht
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You are your own greatest healer. Join me, Sydney Rinderknecht, as we discuss mental health and wellness topics from my perspective as a psych nurse. My goal is to spread light and encourage others to better themselves. This podcast is a reminder that love is abundant and inside of all of us.

  1. Public Health, Coming Out, Astrology, and Self Acceptance with Gabby: The Borrowed Mind

    FEB 6

    Public Health, Coming Out, Astrology, and Self Acceptance with Gabby: The Borrowed Mind

    In this episode, Gabby shares her journey into the world of healing and personal growth, discussing her background in mental health and public health. She emphasizes the importance of harm reduction and the impact of parentification on her mental health. Gabby reflects on her dating patterns, the process of coming out, and the significance of finding community in queer spaces. She also explores the interconnection between sexuality and personal development, the role of astrology in her journey, and the importance of self-acceptance. Finally, Gabby discusses her coaching journey and the Align framework she has developed to help others navigate their healing processes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Healing and Personal Growth 03:05 Gabby's Journey into Public Health 06:04 Understanding Harm Reduction 08:51 The Impact of Addiction in Gabby's Childhood 11:55 Parentification and Its Effects 14:46 Dating Patterns and Healing 17:50 Coming Out and Self-Discovery 20:16 Coming Out and Embracing Identity 25:08 Navigating Queer Spaces and Community 29:16 The Importance of Support Systems 30:25 Sexuality and Personal Development 37:13 Stepping into Coaching and Helping Others 39:49 The Align Framework: A Journey of Growth 42:46 Unmasking Emotional Archetypes 43:48 The Role of Astrology in Personal Development 50:46 Reflections on Life and Choices Links to support Gabby Support me below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free 30 min discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💜 Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored You Are The Healers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support me :-) DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

    54 min

  2. JAN 23

    Transformative Power of Fear with Natalie Bendza: The Borrowed Mind

    In this conversation, neuro-coherence coach, keynote speaker, and self-empowerment mentor Natalie J Bendza discusses the transformative power of embracing fear rather than suppressing it. By listening to fear and understanding its messages, individuals can make more loving and aware choices that lead to significant life changes. Natalie shares personal experiences of how this approach has guided her towards a more fulfilling life. This discussion is witchy and filled with subconscious reframing, connecting the mind/body/spirit, and how everything ultimately comes back to love. Takeaways Listening to fear instead of suppressing it can lead to growth. Fear can bring awareness to our actions and choices. Asking what fear is trying to communicate can be enlightening. Choosing actions that are loving towards oneself is crucial. Fear can guide us to make better decisions. Self-awareness is key to personal transformation. Recognizing fear as a guide rather than an enemy is empowering. Natalies Website, Linkedin, YouTube, and IG Support me below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free 30 min discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💜 Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored You Are The Healers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support me :-) DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

    50 min

  3. JAN 12

    Work With Your Body, Not Against It- Madalyn Moses: The Borrowed Mind

    TW: restrictive/disordered eating In this episode, Sydney Rinderknecht and Madalyn Moses explore the journey of self-discovery, mental health, and the importance of somatic work. They discuss the impact of COVID on mental health, the struggles with eating disorders, and the power of gratitude and self-acceptance. Madalyn shares her experiences with coaching and how it has shaped her purpose, while also emphasizing the significance of listening to one's body and building trust with oneself. The conversation culminates in a guided somatic meditation, encouraging listeners to connect with their bodies and emotions. Support Madalyn: IG and FB and discovery call application Takeaways: COVID-19 served as a catalyst for self-reflection and personal growth. Eating disorders often stem from deeper emotional issues that need to be addressed. Gratitude practices can shift one's perspective and enhance overall well-being. Somatic work helps individuals connect with their bodies and process emotions. Building a positive relationship with money is essential for financial well-being. Finding purpose can come from both personal experiences and helping others. Self-acceptance is crucial for mental health and personal growth. Listening to your body can provide valuable insights into your emotional state. Community support plays a vital role in the healing journey Chapters: 00:00 Journey to Self-Discovery 04:49 Understanding Mental Health and Eating Disorders 07:35 The Role of Control in Healing 10:03 Embracing the Unknown and Trusting the Process 12:56 The Power of Gratitude in Shaping Perspectives 15:38 Transforming Relationships with Money 21:15 The Taboo of Money Conversations in Nursing 23:19 Finding Purpose Through Coaching 27:11 The Journey to Self-Worth 32:31 Somatic Healing and Body Awareness 39:10 Introduction to Somatic Meditation 42:20 The Power of Body Awareness 47:03 Building Trust with Your Body 51:11 Mental Health Insights and Advice 52:22 Conclusion and Future Connections DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen Support me below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free 30 min discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💜 Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored You Are The Healers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support me :-)

    54 min

  4. 12/26/2025

    Creative Expression in Grief with Benny Rubin: The Borrowed Mind

    In this episode of 'You Are the Healer,' Benny Rubin shares his journey of healing through music following the terminal illness of his father. He discusses how music became a therapeutic outlet for processing grief and emotions, emphasizing the importance of creative expression in healing. Benny reflects on the necessity of setting aside time for grieving, the challenges of self-criticism in creative work, and the profound changes he experienced in his emotional maturity. Through his project, Muted Circus, Benny illustrates how art can transform pain into something meaningful, fostering connection and understanding. In this conversation, Benny Rubin and Sydney Rinderknecht explore the complexities of grief, family dynamics, and personal identity. They discuss how grief can serve as a bridge to strengthen family ties, the importance of feeling pain to heal, and the emotional tracks we build in anticipation of future events. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the unique experiences of grief and the various ways individuals cope with loss. Muted Circus Discography Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Benny and Muted Circus 06:00 The Healing Power of Creative Expression 11:36 Confronting Pain and Seeking Control 17:31 Navigating Self-Criticism in Creativity 23:08 Intentional Emotional Stance 28:03 The Complexity of Grief 35:09 The Importance of Feeling Grief 41:18 The Impact of Loss and Grief 48:59 Public Participation in Justice 56:54 Personal Projects and Creative Expression DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen Support me below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free 30 min discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💜 Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored You Are The Healers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support me :-)

    46 min
  5. Healing Through Integrated Attachment Theory with Bryan Power: The Borrowed Mind

    12/12/2025

    Healing Through Integrated Attachment Theory with Bryan Power: The Borrowed Mind

    In this episode of the You Are the Healer, Bryan Power shares his journey through childhood trauma, the impact of attachment theory on relationships, and the importance of self-work in healing. He discusses how subconscious patterns formed in early childhood can affect adult relationships and emphasizes the need for awareness and emotional regulation. Bryan recounts his personal experiences with therapy, the challenges of navigating a troubled marriage, and the transformative power of communication and accountability. He highlights the significance of letting go and trusting the healing process, ultimately leading to a stronger, more fulfilling relationship. Bryan also introduces the Integrated Attachment Theory and its six components, providing listeners with practical tools for improving their relationships and emotional health. Takeaways: Childhood experiences shape our subconscious patterns. 95-97% of our decisions are made subconsciously. Self-work is essential for healing and growth. Communication and accountability are key in relationships. Therapy can provide valuable insights and support. Letting go can lead to unexpected healing. Struggles can be catalysts for personal growth. Understanding attachment styles can improve relationships. Emotions are information; learn from them. It's okay to ask for help and seek support. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Integrative Attachment Theory 04:16 Childhood Foundations and Core Wounds 07:15 Understanding Subconscious Patterns 10:14 The Importance of Self-Work 13:06 Navigating Relationship Challenges 15:54 The Healing Journey Begins 18:59 Finding Stability Amidst Chaos 19:43 Turning Pain into Growth 20:39 Facing Challenges and Accountability in Relationships 22:55 Effective Communication Strategies 28:18 Mending Relationships After Crisis 31:34 Reframing Failure as a Growth Opportunity 36:06 Understanding Attachment and Core Needs 37:28 Understanding Emotions and Their Role 40:02 The Importance of Boundaries in Relationships 43:04 Transformative Communication and Connection 46:37 Letting Go and Healing for Healthy Relationships 51:29 Mental Health Insights and Advice DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen Support me below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free 30 min discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💜 Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored You Are The Healers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support me :-)

    57 min
  6. The Healing Power of Self-Worth with Deborah Weed: The Borrowed Mind

    11/28/2025

    The Healing Power of Self-Worth with Deborah Weed: The Borrowed Mind

    TW: suicide In this conversation, Deborah Weed shares her profound journey of self-discovery and healing, emphasizing the importance of self-worth over self-esteem. She recounts her struggles with chronic illness, the misdiagnosis that led to years of pain, and how these experiences shaped her understanding of authenticity and connection. Deborah discusses the power of creativity in healing and her mission to spread the message of taking one's power back through her upcoming musical, 'Paisley the Musical.' The conversation highlights the significance of love, empathy, and the human experience in overcoming adversity and reclaiming one's power. Takeaways: Self-worth is an inside job, distinct from self-esteem. Chronic illness can deeply impact one's identity and sense of self. Creativity can serve as a powerful tool for healing. Authenticity allows for genuine connections and love. It's essential to embrace all emotions, both positive and negative. Reclaiming power involves recognizing that no one can take it away from us. The journey of healing is ongoing and multifaceted. Love and connection can profoundly affect mental health. Teaching emotional awareness is crucial for personal growth. Art and storytelling can inspire and empower others. Find Deborah ⁠here⁠ and support her upcoming musical!!! DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen Support me below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free 30 min discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💜 Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored You Are The Healers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support me :-)

    52 min

  7. 10/23/2025 · BONUS

    Transform Your Life with Coaching: Lily's Testimonial

    In this episode, Sydney Rinderknecht discusses her coaching services and invites her friend Lily to share her experiences in their coaching container. They explore Lily's journey before coaching, the unique aspects of group coaching, and the relatability that comes from both being nurses. Lily reflects on her breakthroughs during coaching, how her life has changed since then, and offers advice for those considering coaching. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care, prioritizing rest, the nuances of nurse coaching, and the significance of separating one's identity from their career. Takeaways: Coaching is about accelerated transformation and self-discovery. Breakthrough moments can lead to significant personal growth. Life after coaching can feel more secure and fulfilling. Self-care is crucial for those in helping/healing professions. Coaching can be less daunting than traditional therapy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free 30 min discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💜

    20 min
  8. When Spice Burns: Healing from Burnout — Season Finale

    08/08/2025

    When Spice Burns: Healing from Burnout — Season Finale

    TW: ED, depression, trauma, alcohol, substance use In this episode, Sydney Rinderknecht explores the concept of burnout, defining it as a state of emotional, mental, or physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. She discusses the societal factors contributing to burnout, particularly in high-stress professions like nursing. The conversation delves into the signs and symptoms of burnout, emphasizing the importance of early recognition. Sydney shares various tools and techniques for healing, including the significance of community support, reconnecting with joy, and prioritizing self-care. The episode concludes with a focus on behavioral signs of burnout and the necessity of addressing them to prevent further decline in mental health. Takeaways: Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, or physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Societal pressures, especially in a capitalistic culture, contribute significantly to burnout. Recognizing the signs of burnout early can help in managing it effectively. Healing from burnout involves using various coping strategies and tools. Community support plays a crucial role in recovery from burnout. Reconnecting with joy and play is essential for mental health. It's important to prioritize self-care and set boundaries to prevent burnout. Burnout is not a personal failure but a systemic issue. People often feel the need to earn their rest and joy, which is a misconception. Listening to your body and its needs is vital for recovery. Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Burnout: Definition and Impact 08:16 Emotional Symptoms of Burnout 12:51 Cognitive Symptoms of Burnout 25:23 Managing and Preventing Burnout 27:24 Understanding Burnout: A Systemic Issue 32:21 Healing from Burnout: Tools and Strategies 43:30 Reclaiming Joy and Community Support DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen Support me below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free 30 min discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💜 Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored You Are The Healers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠Links⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support me :-)

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You are your own greatest healer. Join me, Sydney Rinderknecht, as we discuss mental health and wellness topics from my perspective as a psych nurse. My goal is to spread light and encourage others to better themselves. This podcast is a reminder that love is abundant and inside of all of us.

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