Getting Mental with Brenda Sarai Zuniga

Getting Mental with Brenda Sarai Zuniga

Mindfulness coach, Comedian, Mental health motivational speaker, and ADHD’er, Brenda Sarai Zuniga talks about mental health in a fun and relatable way. Shining light on the issues no one talks about and needs to be talking about. This is a safe space where we can talk freely about what we go through in our everyday lives. A place where getting mental is highly encouraged; actually. We’re all in this together. Thank you for being here. Let’s have fun getting mental.

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August 8, 2023 • 99 mins

In this episode, we are joined by our friend, the incredible, Josh Donaldson, CEO/Founder of the non-profit aimed at de-stigmatizing Mental Health  called, "When The Music Stops". 

Things we discuss:

-"When The Music Stops", powerful message & efforts in suicide prevention

- Our own past struggles with mental health and the steps we took to get better

- The deep meaning of life and how to be there for someone

- The tools that h...

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda sits down with the incredible Andrea Sonnenberg to discuss grief and ways to heal.

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Andrea Sonnenberg, an attorney turned mental health advocate, works to educate, increase awareness, and influence policy and decision-makers through public speaking and open conversation. She created the Bradley Sonnenberg Wellness Initiative at USC and produces the podcast “Getting Thru,“ sharing stories o...

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda sits down with the incredible Dr. Kojo Sarfo to talk ADHD, how to set yourself up for success, knowing yourself, and of course, all things getting mental. 

 

Dr. Kojo Sarfo's Bio: 

Dr. Kojo Sarfo, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a social media content creator, mental health nurse practitioner, and psychotherapist with over two million followers on all of his social media channels (TikTok, Instagram, YouTu...

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda talks Valentine's Day, the issue with relationships, and the importance of self love. 

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To learn more about Brenda visit her website: https://www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/officialBrendaZ

https://www.instagram.com/GettingMentalPod

 

Thanks for being here! Let's have fun getting mental! xoxo

 

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda has an important message for YOU.

🗣Listen up. "I would not be here if I stopped every time I was rejected, told NO, or discouraged from launching my podcast because “mental health education and comedy don’t go together”. Remember, Lead with integrity, be of service, pursue your passions, believe in yourself, don’t give up, and you WILL succeed. I promise. Keep going. I believe in you. :...

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In this episode, we are joined by our friend, the incredible, Dr. Allie McLane. She explains The Walsh Protocol and how to feed your brain the right nutrients by testing your methylation. Yeah. I was blown away. 

 

Let's have fun getting mental! 

 

To learn more about Brenda visit her website:

https://www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialBrendaZ

https://www.instagram.com/gettingmentalpod

 

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In this premiere episode of Getting Mental season 2, Brenda talks about the changes to come and the processing of grief. To learn more about Brenda visit her website:

https://www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/officialbrendaz

https://www.instagram.com/GettingMentalPod

 

Thank you for being here! Let's have fun getting mental!

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda answers your questions and shares how a technique that helps her overcome self doubt. 

 

To learn more about Brenda visit her website:

https://www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

Instagram:

 

https://www.instagram.com/OfficialBrendaZ

https://www.instagram.com/GettingMentalPod

 

 

Thanks for being here! Let's have fun getting mental! xoxo

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda talks with Jesi Stracham. Jesi is a trauma survivor on a mission to help individuals see the opportunity in their obstacles. She is the founder of Wheel With Me Foundation, the owner of Wheel With Me Consulting, and a full-time student. Through her struggles, she works for teaching individuals the power of our mindset.

 

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda talks with dear friend and legendary comedian Brian Holtzman. They talk about the need of eliminating our ego, how victim mentality is death, and the power of meditation.

 

To learn more about Brenda visit her website: https://www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/OfficialBrendaZ https://www.instagram.com/GettingMentalPod

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda talks the Toxic traits to look out for and steer clear from, Why it's important to rid yourself of negativity, and How retraining your mind is the key to creating positive change. 

 

To learn more about Brenda visit her website: https://www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/OfficialBrendaZ https://www.instagram.com/GettingMentalPod

 

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda talks with holistic nutritionist, Andrea Montoya. They discuss emotional eating, why we do it, the root causes, how to overcome it, and more!    To learn more about Brenda visit her website:   https://www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com   Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/officialbrendaz https://www.instagram.com/gettingmentalpod   -----------   To find out more on Andrea Montoya! Check out her ...
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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda talks about her recent call to a Crisis Hotline due to a coffee induced panic attack. In this hilarious story she dives into the process of noticing the anxiety, calling the hotline, practicing Mindfulness techniques with them, and how she will NEVER. DRINK. COFFEE. AGAIN...(Or so she says. She'll totes forget about this and drink it again. Watch. *Cue a future crisis hotline episode...* LO...

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In this episode Brenda talks about what your inner child is really saying to you, the importance of acknowledging the child within, ways to embody self-love, and how perfectionism is self-sabotage. 

 

To learn more about Brenda visit her website: https://www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialBrendaZ https://www.instagram.com/gettingmentalpod

 

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda is joined by the mega talented DJ Namanicks (Nikki). Real life friends, they brought the laughs and smiles as they discuss the keys to finding happiness, success, and conquering fear amidst these uncertain times. Oh..and yes. It's a pajama party. 

Guest Bio: Nikki- DJ Namanicks ,Princess of productions, out here trying to change the world or at least your perspective of it. Music Producer, ...

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda further explains ADHD and one of the ways she manages living with it. She also dives into the importance of talking mental health in order to eliminate the stigma and create a more progressive world.

 

To learn more about Brenda visit her website:

www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda talks about healing the inner child in all of us, overcoming obstacles to be successful, and the value of relationships.    

To find more of her please visit her website www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda answers your questions, shares her former stalker ways, and practices her musical impressions…which she needs to keep practicing. :)

 

To find more of her please visit her website www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/OfficialBrendaZ

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda talks dating and Attachment Theory 101. She explain the different attachment styles we display in relationships...in a nutshell. :) 

 

To find more of her please visit her website www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/OfficialBrendaZ

www.instagram.com/GettingMentalPod

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In this episode of Getting Mental, Brenda gives tips and insight into her daily mental health regimen. She mentions the key things that put her in a positive mindset and mental exercises that reduce anxiety/depression. 

 

Plus, gratitude, gratitude, and more gratitude. :) 

 

To find more of her please visit her website www.BrendaSaraiZuniga.com

 

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