Join Kristen as she sits down with clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, author, and national speaker Dr. Lauren Cook. Dr. Cook shares her passion for therapy and when she started her mental health journey with emetophobia during her childhood. She uses her voice, counseling service, and platforms to educate others on mental health and gives advice on how to deal with various struggles from grief to trauma and finally her specialty in anxiety. Tune in to the conversation about what it means when someone faces anxiety. What does it mean to listen to your heart and mind? How can you find ways to be grounded during times of mental chaos? How can we talk openly about mental health? These are just some of the BIG questions that we're answering in today's episode.  Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Resources provided by Dr. Cook: Need professional help? Visit Heartship Psychological Services Book by Dr. Cook: Name Your Story Want to get involved in breaking the stigma? Check out Active Minds National Alliance for Mental Illness: NAMI Dr. Cook's Personal Website: https://www.drlaurencook.com/ Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Hey to all of you beautiful people! Join Kristen in a special episode where she covers her top 9 things to keep in mind to make 2023 the most authentic it has ever been. From keeping it real (like Kristen admitting she has a little stomach bug) to staying consistent, she gives all of the tips and tricks of what she has learned over the years for some new year inspiration. You all are going to make 2023 the best it could ever be. Celebrate all of the progress that has been made and continue to make new memories. I am so incredibly proud of each and every one of you. But, YOU should be even more proud of yourself for trying every day, for choosing to get up, for choosing to go somewhere with your life, and for choosing the path that is right for you. Happy new year! And for the last time of this season, this is Kristen, your host of The Care Café, signing off.  Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Tune in for an exclusive New Year's Eve SPECIAL featuring not one but two teen podcaster guests! This two-segment episode dives straight into the intersection between self-care and setting goals. Self-care is such a vital part of our daily lives when it comes to coping as well as personal growth. In fact, there are so many ways we can set goals in our self-care journey as well as outside of that. Kathleen from the Simply Teen podcast and Courage4Confidence demonstrates her favorite self-care practices as well as the mindset that is essential to have when trying new methods. In part two, Maddie from The Flowering Compass Podcast takes the stage to discuss her advice on setting goals for the new year from a real, authentic perspective. There is so much goodness packed into this single episode you won't want to miss!  Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Connect with Kathleen Instagram: @courage4confidence Connect with Maddie Instagram: @theflowering compass Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

On today's episode, Kristen features special guest Dr. van Stolk-Cooke, a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University working with Dr. Debra Kaysen from the last episode. Dr. van Stolk-Cooke shares her great insight into the difference between "Big T" and "little t" traumas as well as how we as people can distinguish and respect such differences. She also gives a sit-down on why therapy is *vital* to PTSD recovery as well as the various types of trauma evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET). If you have ever wondered what trauma therapy may look like, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Tune in for a deep dive into what a therapy session may look like at various points of recovery and be blown away by the fascinating insight shared in the episode. Therapy is powerful, and it is for everyone. 💛 Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Resources provided by Dr. van Stolk-Cooke: The Believed Podcast on NPR: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510326/believed Sexual Assault Trauma Documentary: The Hunting Ground Combat Trauma Documentary: Wartorn Want to know what trauma therapy looks like? Tune into "Ten Sessions" on This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/682/ten-sessions  Dr. van Stolk-Cooke's Stanford Profile: https://profiles.stanford.edu/katherine-van-stolk-cooke Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen in the VERY SPECIAL episode featuring *THE* premiere expert in trauma, Dr. Debra Kaysen at Stanford University. Tune in to this episode filled with the depth and breadth of what trauma truly is, various coping mechanisms exhibited after a traumatic event, and ways of recovery that are shown to be the most helpful to victims. This episode is truly KEY to understanding all things trauma, giving insight into ways you are able to help yourself or your loved ones feel supported during challenging times. To everyone out there, you are NEVER alone. You are powerful. There is power in choosing to overcome obstacles that do NOT define who you are & reclaiming your identity. Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Resources provided by Dr. Kaysen: Institution with resources + therapy outreach: International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (https://istss.org/home) Professional organization for therapy education: Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (https://www.abct.org/) & Anxiety and Depression Association of America (https://adaa.org/) Book on neuroscience and PTSD: The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing from the Frontlines of PTSD Science Want to know what trauma therapy looks like? Tune into "Ten Sessions" on This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/682/ten-sessions  Dr. Kaysen's Stanford Profile: https://profiles.stanford.edu/debra-kaysen Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen in a special Thanksgiving episode where she is here to celebrate YOU and all of the appreciation she has for her listeners. From the bottom of her heart, thank you so much for being a part of The Care Café community. 🤍 In this episode, Kristen also dives into the benefits and research behind gratitude and mental health as well as ways to increase our awareness of things we appreciate in our own lives. We all get it. It’s hard to do so, especially when we are stressed and feel like everything is against us—and Kristen very much gets this too. But even in our toughest struggles, Kristen shows how we’re still able to work towards recognizing the little things through productive, meaningful daily practices. Happy Thanksgiving, Beautiful People. 🧡🍂 Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen on this very special podcast episode featuring Kelsey Loup, and academic counselor with experience at the college and high-school level. In today’s session, Kristen takes a deep dive into how burnout happens and various techniques that Ms. Loup shares to ground and cope during stressing times (or even now during college app season)! Tune in to this insightful episode and just connect with something that we have all faced before in our lives. Sending love and reminder that you are never alone 🤍 Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen on World Mental Health day in a vulnerable conversation about her major experiences with mental health. She highlights road bumps along the way in addition to times when she felt the most invalidated. Feel inspired about how there is potential to make substantive progress and be encouraged to be vulnerable and share YOUR story like Kristen. You are valid, and your voice matters. 🤍💚 Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen for a filled episode answering YOUR questions about suicide and mental health. Spreading all the love this month and every month. Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen in an EXCLUSIVE conversation featuring EXPERT wellness and nutrition professional Dr. Maryam Makowski, PhD from Stanford University. TUNE IN for this special episode on a conversation about how everything regarding nutrition can affect mood, mental health, and well-being. This episode is not your average nutritional public service announcement--here, we take a deep dive into the neuroscience behind nutrition, popularized modern diets, processed foods, and how we all as EXTREMELY busy teens could receive the nutrition we need on the go to feel good from the inside out. Because at the end of the day, all of our bodies are different. And nourishing our own bodies to feel energized and replenished in the unique ways we need would ultimately bring us one step closer on our journey of health and authenticity. ✨🥑 **Mentions of eating disorders also included in this episode** Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Resources provided by Dr. Makowski:  Understanding food labels: https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label A summary of the effects of nutrition on brain: https://thinkthroughnutrition.org/nutrition-landing Blog on nutrition and mental health: https://drewramseymd.com/blog/ A podcast on diet and mental health: https://soundcloud.com/stanfordpsy/what-makes-up-your-mind-food-mood-with-dr-maryam-makowski Book on nutrition and mental health: https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/books/advanced-nutrition-and-human-metabolism-8/ Dr. Makowski's Stanford Profile: https://profiles.stanford.edu/maryam-makowski Any questions? Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen in a SPECIAL conversation featuring Maddie and Pragati from the Teen Theory podcast on a talk on all things style. From finding your own style to celebrating YOUR own uniqueness to gender representation/issues in the fashion industry, this episode covers it ALL. Because in order to BE your most authentic self, you have to FEEL like your most authentic self. And finding your own personal style is a journey, but embarking on that journey so it makes you feel good about yourself and also IS good for sustaining the environment is one of the most life-changing journeys you could ever take. 💫 Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Connect with Teen Theory! Instagram: @teentheory_official Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen in the FIRST EPISODE of our new series "becoming your most AUTHENTIC self." In this episode, she talks about why she started this new series + new surprises to look forward to!! Don't miss out on an amazing set of coping skills + techniques to help you feel safe, comfortable, and okay in times where we oftentimes may struggle while accepting those low moments. Because with our amazing toolkit for resilience, we are able to prevent ourselves from spiraling further out of control and find ourselves again to ultimately genuinely feel grounded + most like the person we know we truly are. :) All my thanks to Dr. Wang-Kraus, Dr. Ruiz-Cedeno, my mentors, and peers for teaching me some of these skills. Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen in this episode with special guest Sneha Singla from the Everyday Today Podcast as they dive into the wild and overwhelming world of social media. From the unwritten rules of what society has deemed “post-worthy” to comparisonitis, Sneha gives her experiences with the underlying toxicity of social media as well how to set healthy boundaries with this ingrained aspect of our everyday lives. 💕 Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Have you ever heard the phrase "be confident" before? For many of us, this common saying essentially does one thing for us: nothing. And the reason is that getting to a place where we feel the most confident in ourselves is HARD and DIFFICULT. But in this episode, Kristen shares the SECRET RECIPE for building confidence. Dive into stories about when Kristen learned about the importance of building confidence during times when she felt the most insecure with herself. This is an episode that doesn't tell you to "be confident" because we hear enough about that already. This is an episode that teaches you HOW to truly develop that confidence. Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen in this special episode as she shares 16 life lessons and takeaways in light of her 16th birthday. From daily tips to advice, there is so much amazing goodness packed into this episode. Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

After a short break, Kristen welcomes all of you back to The Care Café Podcast to talk about self-love during our worst times. At our lows, we often feel that we ourselves are unworthy, and Kristen highlights the nuances she has learned regarding self-love, self-care, and manifesting our worst situations to bring bright outcomes from them. If you are struggling in a difficult situation or stress, this is the perfect episode for you. While we may feel unconfident, lack a sense of control, or even feel not enough, loving ourselves unconditionally is going to allow us to have a mindset that is going to make our aspirations a reality.  Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Hello everyone! TW: mentions of sexual assault and trauma. So excited to announce that in light of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this episode will cover the effects of trauma and the mental health implications of violence. Kristen highlights how to all those survivors out there: you are loved, you are seen, you are heard, and you are not alone.  Tune in to hear her experiences and ways to help those you know struggling in silence. 🤍 CONNECT WITH US: Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Welcome back to The Care Café podcast! Join Kristen today as she interviews Rachel from the Joyful Creations podcast. This episode discusses all things about peer relationships and friendships as well as ways we set boundaries with others to hold ourselves to the highest standard. You won't want to miss out on this very special conversation where we learn how to look out for instances when people cross our boundaries and the best course of action to take to make sure we ourselves are being respected. There is so much depth to this podcast, so tune in to learn so much more! CONNECT WITH KRISTEN: Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com CONNECT WITH RACHEL: Instagram: @joyfulcreationsblog Email: joyfulcreations22@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Finishing off PART 2 of The Care Café "ENOUGH" series, Kristen touches on her thoughts with expectations, workload, and the pressure of achievement. She speaks to common and relatable experiences in high-caliber environments and the everyday struggles of self-comparison to our peers, those we see online, and even our own selves. Kristen gives the advice she wished she would have had while going through mentally challenging times in her life and shares all of the knowledge that she has discovered over the past year. She highlights that self-comparison and pressure is difficult, but we are not alone and there are ways that we can rise up from it. Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content. www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/ Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message

Join Kristen this week as she opens up about her experiences facing anorexia bulimia and body dysmorphia. She recounts how her eating disorders first developed at a young age, along with how she continues to be resilient and work through it. Today marks DAY ONE of the "ENOUGH" series where Kristen addresses the everyday struggles of feeling enough physically and mentally. This is the perfect episode for anyone who is dealing with or has dealt with challenges in regards to body image or insecurities about feeling enough for themselves and others. Kristen also emphasizes the power of vulnerability and how we can use our voices to make everyone feel seen and less alone.   Follow along on Instagram @thecarecafe to have access to all of our resources, updates, and exclusive content.  www.instagram.com/thecarecafe/  Connect with us! Email: thecarecafepodcast@gmail.com  OR talk exclusively with Kristen ↓ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecarecafe/message