Mental Health Unscripted

About Mental Health Unscripted

Whether you're just starting your mental health journey or finding it hard to continue, Mental Health Unscripted is your safe, non-judgmental space for whole-person mental health discussions. Hosted by Licensed Social Worker and CEO of Well Together, Iyana Anderson, each episode features experts from various fields, mental health professionals, wellness practitioners, and entrepreneurs sharing their insights, relatable stories, and practical tips to help you achieve mental wellness.

Publisher

Iyana Anderson, LSW

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Aug 2024

Latest episode

8 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Feb 2026

   Feeling Off? A Grounded Conversation About Energy Healing, Balance, and Coming Back to Yourself

   In this episode of Mental Health Unscripted, I'm joined by Shalina Joy, holistic spiritual advisor and energy healing practitioner, for a grounded and eye-opening conversation about energy, balance, and coming back home to yourself. We talk about what energy healing really means in everyday life, far beyond the misconceptions, and how disconnection often shows up as exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, or feeling "off" without knowing why. Shalina breaks this down in a way that feels practical, relatable, and deeply human, sharing how tuning into your body, breath, and awareness can help restore clarity and steadiness. Shalina also shares simple practices you can use right now to reconnect with yourself, the importance of listening to your inner signals, and why healing doesn't replace therapy or medical care, it can work alongside it. We also dive into her upcoming session at the Women in Wellness Summit, where she'll guide participants through understanding energetic balance and learning tools to stay grounded in a world that constantly pulls us in different directions. If you've been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation is an invitation to pause, breathe, and return to your center. Spots for the Women in Wellness Summit are limited. Don't wait, this is a room you want to be in. 🔗 Stay Connected Connect with Shalina Joy 🌐 Website: https://theangelhaven.com 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @theangelhaven (https://www.instagram.com/the_angel_haven/) 📘 Facebook: Angel Haven 44 Learn More & Join Us at the Summit 🌿 Summit Website (speakers, sessions, CEUs): https://wellnessinwellnesssummit.lovable.app/ 🎟️ Get Tickets (limited availability): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/welltogether/1944699 📸 Women in Wellness Summit Instagram: @womeninwellnesssummit Stay Connected with Well Together 🌐 Website: https://welltogether.us 📸 Instagram: @welltogetherllc

2. 

   29 Jan 2026

   Pausing With Purpose: Trauma, Rest, and Learning to Pivot

   In this episode of Mental Health Unscripted, I'm joined by Dr. Lawrencia Jenkins, licensed clinician, educator, and one of our upcoming Women in Wellness Summit speakers,for an honest and grounding conversation about rest, trauma, and what it really means to slow down in a world that rewards constant motion. We talk about why rest can feel uncomfortable for high-achieving women, how stillness can bring up anxiety rather than relief, and why pausing does not mean you're falling behind. Dr. Jenkins shares powerful insights on how our bodies hold stress, how hustle culture intersects with trauma, and what it looks like to create space for rest in ways that feel realistic, human, and sustainable. This conversation is an invitation to rethink the idea that rest must be earned, and to consider how slowing down can actually support healing, clarity, and long-term wellness. Dr. Lawrencia will be expanding on these themes during her session, "Rest & Pivot: The Power of Stillness for High-Achieving Women," at the Women in Wellness Summit, and this episode offers a meaningful preview of what participants can expect. If you've been feeling stretched thin, constantly "on," or unsure how to pause without guilt, this episode is for you. Stay Connected Connect with Dr. Lawrencia Jenkins Follow & learn more about her work through her professional platforms and private practice: @its_dr.lawrencia 🎟 Tickets are on sale now, and spots are limited for our 5th Annual Women in Wellness Summit. If this conversation resonates, I strongly encourage you to join us in person. 👉 Learn more about the Summit, speakers, sessions, and CEUs: https://wellnessinwellnesssummit.lovable.app/ 👉 Get your Summit ticket here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/welltogether/1944699

3. 

   22 Jan 2026

   From Coping to Transformation: Dr. Olivia Yearns on Values, Alignment & Relationships

   In this episode of Mental Health Unscripted, Iyana sits down with Dr. Olivia Yearns, licensed clinical social worker, private practice owner, and creator of Liv Well Lab. We talk about what it really means to live in alignment with your values, not just in career or wellness, but in relationships, decision-making, and everyday life. Dr. Olivia shares how her work has evolved from helping people cope to helping them transform, and why intentional living has become such a powerful part of her story. We explore: ✔ What values alignment actually means ✔ how to recognize when you're out of alignment ✔ Why so many of us people-please or push through discomfort ✔ How digital dating impacts connection and intimacy ✔ Simple starting points for identifying your values ✔ Why self-compassion matters on the journey Dr. Olivia also gives us a preview of her upcoming session at the Women in Wellness Summit titled:"Soul Check: Are Your Relationships Aligned With Your Values?" If you've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of where to begin, this episode is a reminder that alignment is a practice, not a performance, and you don't have to figure it out alone. Learn more about Dr. Olivia's session + full summit schedule: https://wellnessinwellnesssummit.lovable.app/ Tickets are live and they are going fast. Secure your spot for the Women in Wellness Summit:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/welltogether/1944699 If you're craving community, clarity, or a reset, don't wait. Once these seats are gone, they're gone. Let's Stay Connected Connect with Dr. Olivia Yearns: Website: Psychology Today Instagram: https://instagram.com/livwelllabs Lindekin: Olivia Yearns, DSW, LCSW Connect with Well Together & the Summit: Website: https://wellnessinwellnesssummit.lovable.app/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womeninwellnesssummit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welltogetherllc/

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Engagement

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