Know Your FundaMENTALs, Hosted by Kelly Berthold, LCSW

Know Your FundaMENTALs, Hosted by Kelly Berthold, LCSW

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/know-your-fundamentals/subscribe Know Your FundaMENTALS is the educational mental health podcast series that will give you the fundamental WHAT, WHY, and HOW foundations of mental wellness - what you need to know, why it’s important, and how to apply this knowledge into your own life experiences - all in the first season. A blend of a podcast, self-help workbook, wellness app, and audio book all in one, experience the "The FundaMENTALs" for yourself. Hosted and created by Kelly Berthold, LCSW ,community mental health provider who believes mental health education should be accessible and actionable for all.

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May 9, 2024 20 mins

This Casual Science on Tap presentation on the Science of Human Flourishing may have you considering life's big questions in just 20 minutes.


🌟This captivating crash course unravels the mysteries behind true fulfillment and why it's crucial for every individual and society as a whole. From uncovering the meaning of human flourishing to its profound impact on our well-being, this video is your gateway to a life of pur...

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🌬️ Welcome to Episode 6: Responsive Breathing Space, another adaptation from Centre for Mindfulness Studies meditation. In this practice, we'll continue being aware of our breath and redirecting focus when distracted. 🧘‍♂️ Adding a twist, we'll tackle manageable difficulties, balancing our Window of Tolerance and trusting our ability to listen to ourselves and our unique needs. Let's be curious about experiencing and ...

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Looking for a mental health provider? Don't know where to start or where to go and just hoping for the best? Give yourself a chance to find someone you may actually bond with and takes your insurance! In this 6-minute video, I'll walk you through how to use Psychology Today's therapist finder to find the right fit for you. From filtering options to reading profiles, I'll cover everything you need to know to make an...

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Hey! Nice to have you back! You may be picking up on what I’m putting down - how our brain and body intertwine, shaping our daily experiences. Armed with this understanding, we're mixing the batter together nicely as we see how embracing our basic functions empowers us. Picture your breath as the essential flour in your life's recipe – alone, sustaining, but combined with other ingredients, it enriches the flavor. So, let&#...

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🌊 Welcome back to Episode 5! 💦 We're diving straight into the deep end, picking up where we left off in Episode 4 - Keep those floaties on if you need them! No social pressure here in these waters and from where I’m standing, you’re rockin’ them!🎸 These next two episodes are long ones! Pace yourself through it if needed - and think of it like you’re pushing through the peak of an exercise, knowing that there will be a cool-down ...
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March 23, 2024 5 mins

Welcome to Episode 4 of our Box Breathing Practice! 📦 I'll guide you through finding your center, counting your breaths, and even adding a touch of humming if you're feeling adventurous! Remember, it's all about what works best for you in this moment. 💫

Get comfortable in your mindfulness posture—shoulders open, palms open, no crossed limbs. Unwind and settle in. 😌 For this practice, try to put a slight upturn of you...

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🌟 Welcome back to Episode 4! 🚀 Today, we're delving deep into the connection between our brain and body's automatic responses and our MIND's ability to choose our actions. 💡 Abigail Adams once said, "When the MIND is raised, qualities that would otherwise lay dormant wake into life and form the character of the hero or the statesman." Let's awaken our minds together! 🔍 In Part 1, we'll explore the fight, flight, or freeze react...
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March 9, 2024 13 mins

🌟 Welcome to Episode 3 of our meditation podcast! In this practice we are going to drive our minds on manual on this trip through the body, and taking the scenic route, you’re invited to observe sensations in your body with a gentle curiosity. 🌿 This practice encourages you to accept whatever arises, enhancing your ability to explore the intricate information of your senses. Think of it as adding a sprinkle of focus-shifting atte...

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Dive deeper into the transformative journey of Know Your FundaMENTALs Episode 2's Practice of Mindful Breathing, Awareness, Acceptance, and Choice! It's all about embracing the dance between focus and distraction and harnessing the power of micro-moments to guide our choices. Let's strengthen our presence in the now and shape our path forward together! Join  to nurture your own exploration and MINDful self 🌬️✨ #MindfulnessMeditati...
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🌟 Welcome to Part One of Balance, Breathing & the Autonomic Nervous System! 🌟 🧠 Brace yourself as we unravel the mysteries of the human brain. With over 100 billion neurons and thousands of connections, our brains are the most complex entities in the known universe. Let's embark on this exhilarating journey of understanding together. Are you ready to climb into the depths of the human mind? Say, "Belay on!" 🚀 🔍 In Part 1, we'...
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Hey, wonderful listeners! 🌟 In this episode of Know Your FundaMENTALs, we're diving into the juicy details of finding balance in our lives. We are building a sturdy house of wellness from the ground up, so let’s get our hands dirty with the basics of the basics as we set a strong foundation. 

🔍 PART 1: Get ready to unravel the 'what' and 'why' of balance. We'll explore key words and definitions, giving you...

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    🎉 Welcome to our 1st Q&A episode! 🌟 Join the Know Your FundaMENTALs podcast host and Hannah Morris as we dive into some burning questions about mental health and well-being! 💬 What inspired the host to create this awesome resource? How did she come up with the idea to break down information? 🤔 What’s the Know Your FundaMENTALs ultimate goal? To normalize talking about mental health and confront our fears, even befriend our ...

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    🌟 Welcome to the pilot episode of Know Your FundaMENTALs! 🚀 

    Get ready to embark on a unique journey into mental wellness like never before. It's not just a podcast; it's your ultimate self-help workbook, wellness app, and audio book all rolled into one! 📚 Join your host, Kelly Berthold, mental health therapist, social worker and advocate, as we dive deep into the essence of mental wellness, inspired by Lao Tzu's tim...

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    Join me, Kelly Berthold, your friendly, slightly sarcastic, grassroots, social worker host, on the Know Your FundaMENTALs Acknowledgments & Disclaimers episode for a closer look at what this podcast is all about. In this episode, I'm breaking down some important points and disclaimers to keep things transparent and ethical. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening Credits 00:12 Introduction to Acks & Disc. 01:18 Democratizing Mental ...

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    I try not to act on my initial assumptions, but maybe you’re thinking, “Come on, lady, get to the good stuff.” I don’t blame you, I want to get to it, too! 

    In this first episode of “The FundaMENTALs” we will primarily cover what is called your Window of Tolerance, and it’s something that will help you gauge some of your experiences moving forward. Knowing and exploring your Window of Tolerance is pretty fundaMENTAL and it will pri...

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    Take a moment to pause and grounding with our Episode 1 Window of Tolerance Grounding Exercises! 🌬️ These are a few quick notes to remind yourself to get connected back to yourself and the world around you - take your time in practicing - you're the expert on you! Do what works for you!🧘‍♀️✨ Personal growth isn't always so relaxing! #Mindfulness #Meditation #Breathe #SelfCare #KnowYourFundaMENTALs Resources: US Department of S...
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    Take a moment to pause and breathe with our Brief Breathing Space Meditation Practice video! 🌬️ In just a few minutes, you can center yourself, release tension, and find peace amidst the chaos. Once you get the hang of it, you can take this practice and tailor it into your life - whether for a few moments, or an extended practice. Do what works for you. 🧘‍♀️✨ Join us for a soothing journey inward. #Mindfulness #Meditation #Breath...

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