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Mentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey

Cristi Bundukamara
Grief
Mentally STRONG Method
Mental Health
Trauma
Traumatic Grief
Colorado Springs, United States
Mental Strength
Mentally STRONG Academy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pain and Purpose
Spirituality
Sleep
Affirmations
Loneliness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Depression
Think Organize Choose
Separation Anxiety
Self-Love
Parenting

About Dr. B

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D., PMHNP has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2000, gaining extensive experience over the last several decades. Her medical career began as an Army Medic before attending nursing school and receiving a master’s degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Florida International University (FIU). She went on to receive a doctorate in Education at N... more

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Sean Sindler
Retired Air Force veteran, bipolar II disorder and ADHD advocate
Local Bipolar Support Chapter President
Episode: Bipolar Diagnosis & Finding Your Authentic Self: Sean’s Story
Nicole Weiss
Director of Healing and Community Programs at the Light Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS
Light Hill Institute for Human Resilience (UCCS)
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Lori Leander
Co-founder of Reclaiming Sibility
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Episode: Postpartum Anxiety Isn't Just Stress | Here's What New Moms Need to Know

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Cristi Bundukamara
Cristi Bundukamara, Doctor of Education and PMHNP, hosts on the Mentally STRONG platform and leads grief and mental health programming.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Dr. Cristi, host of the Mentally STRONG Podcast, highlights all mental health and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

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    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Empowering!

    These podcasts are so relatable, quick and to the point. Dr. B really sends an empowering message encouraging you to be mentally strong and reminds you that you have the power of choice. She has a really unique story that has shaped her into the person she is now and she certainly understands and relates to a number of these podcasts. Really relatable, inspiring and empowering across the board! 10/10 would definitely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tcxrrrr
    United States5 years ago
  • Interesting

    Loving this podcast, it's interesting to hear about people's experiences with using this self-help technique.

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    Jdubs444
    United States7 years ago

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Empowering and concise episodes that encourage proactive self-care.
Relatable and practical mental health guidance from a clinician-led show.
Great depth on grief and trauma with real-world techniques and stories.

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How to Parent While Grieving a Miscarriage | Raising Mentally STRONG Kids
Q: Can you share what shaped you as a mom and tell us about your family?
Taylor describes growing up with a large family, being shaped by hard-working parents, and how motherhood evolved through hardship, including a miscarriage and caring for two young boys.
You Can Transform Emotional Pain in 6 Months… Here’s How
Q: If I'm not a self-learner, how can I learn the Mentally STRONG Method quickly?
Dr. B describes the Mentally STRONG Intensive: a three-day Colorado Springs program that immerses participants in the method, including releasing trauma, personal vision work, and hands-on practice with tools like somatic yoga and brain spotting, to accelerate learning compared to self-study.
You Can Transform Emotional Pain in 6 Months… Here’s How
Q: How do you build confidence if someone has long-standing low self-esteem?
She explains that low self-esteem is driven by negative self-talk rooted in early experiences and trauma; through identifying origins, processing trauma, and practicing a structured method (including thought maps and positive psychology while avoiding fake positivity), individuals can shift beliefs and behaviors.
You Can Transform Emotional Pain in 6 Months… Here’s How
Q: First question, I have been working with a therapist for years. I don't see how six months would make a difference.
Dr. B acknowledges that therapy can be valuable but argues the Mentally STRONG Method teaches self-guided skills that clients can actively apply, enabling greater progress by bringing homework to therapy and learning specific steps to think through problems, organize them, and make active choices.
5 Morning Habits That Bring Peace and Confidence
Q: Could you explain more on the mental, emotional, and spiritual domains, since my brain feels like chaos in the morning?
Mental relates to thinking and planning, emotional to feelings, and spiritual to beliefs and meaning; using the Mentally STRONG Method provides a framework to reconcile these with daily actions.

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The show centers on mental health, grief, trauma, and resilience, often framing practical frameworks and therapeutic techniques for navigating painful experiences. Episodes blend personal stories from clinicians and patients with actionable guidance on managing grief, sleep and fatigue, trauma release, self-regulation, and spiritual considerations. A recurring thread is turning adversity into purposeful growth through structured methods and programs offered by the host's academy, with Colorado Springs as a recurring context. The content stands out for its candid storytelling from clinicians who are simultaneously researchers, educators, and practitioners, and for promoting concrete resources like Grief Intensive and Mentally STRONG methods ... more

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