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Essential Mental Healing

Candace Fleming
Mental Health
Time
Healing
Parenting
Detroit, United States
United States
Colorectal Cancer
Conference
Emotions
Grief
Gratitude
Wealth Is Wisdom
Energy Healing
Nervous System
Tolerance
Essential Mental Healing
Communication
Generational Parenting Styles
Tantric Sex
Sexual Abuse

Essential Mental Healing is a podcast geared towards promoting mental health healing, motivation, and healthy ways to deal with problems around the topic. We will explore different avenues of mental health including but not limited to therapy, trauma healing, beliefs, anxiety, depression, parenting, holistic healing, disparities in communities and mental health and so much more. We will have fun a... more

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IT's Therapy Thursday!!

A doctor once told Tim McDonald he had three years to live. Tim didn’t accept that as the end of the story, and he didn’t try to “positive-think” his way out of reality either. He got curious, asked harder q... more

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It's Therapy Thursday!!

Survival can be the loudest chapter, but the quiet that comes after is where so many of the real questions hit. We sit down with Nerissa Balland, a therapeutic arts practitioner, visual artist, and the autho... more

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It's Therapy Thursday!

Sex can be joyful, grounding, spiritual, and deeply connecting and it can also be wrapped in pressure, shame, secrecy, and survival. We go there with honesty, starting from everyday body image and self-talk, ... more

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IT's Therapy Thursday!

You ever catch yourself studying someone else’s life like it’s a map, then feeling behind when your path doesn’t match theirs? We go straight at that pressure and tell the truth: you can learn from other peop... more

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That moment when you realize you forgot to hit record turns out to be a gift, because it means we start raw and honest. My mom (Janet) and I talk through a real communication slip where stress turned into projection, and we show wha... more

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It's Therapy Thursday!!

Grief doesn’t always sound like crying. Sometimes it sounds like family showing up, a party continuing, and a teenager feeling joy while the adults carry the weight. Janet and I start with birthdays and end ... more

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it's Therapy Thursday!

A locked door at an apartment gym shouldn’t turn into a whole emotional spiral but it can, fast. When a staff member snaps “can you not knock,” Candace feels that familiar heat: the need to be right, the need... more

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What if the real reason change doesn’t stick is because we’re building on a shaky inner foundation? We sit down with Blaise, a guide who helps growth‑oriented seekers turn spiritual insight into embodied change, to map a path from s... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Recent Guests

Tim McDonald
Stage 4 colorectal cancer survivor who received a liver transplant and advocate
Advocacy at Work, Colentown, Fight Colorectal Cancer
Episode: How A Liver Transplant Led To No Evidence Of Disease (Stage 4 Cancer) with Tim McDonald
Nerissa Balland
Therapeutic Arts Practitioner, Visual Artist and Author
Nerissa Balland (self-employed)
Episode: Who Are You After The Crisis Ends with Nerissa Balland
Blaise Kennedy
Growth-oriented facilitator turning spiritual insight into embodied change and healthier relationships
Blaisekennedy.com
Episode: How Spiritual Practice Turns Insight Into Real-Life Change with Blaise Kennedy
Valerie Holden
Former police officer turned intuitive life coach and nervous system wellness specialist
Episode: From Police Stress To Nervous System Peace with Valerie Holden
Lani Gonzales
Hypnotherapist focused on helping women access intuitive wisdom and power
Self-employed / Hypnotherapy practice
Episode: You Don’t Have To Be Soft To Be A Woman Who Heals with Lani Gonzales
Renee Zukin
Author and educator
Author, Everyday I'm Brave
Episode: From OCD To Everyday Courage "Radical Bravery": Tools, Truth, And Tiny Wins with Renee Zukin
Julie Lieberknecht
Healing facilitator and spiritual teacher who specializes in esoteric healing, hypnotherapy, meditation, and energy balance
Independent practitioner
Episode: When Medicine Splits You Into Parts, Choose To Be Whole w Julie
Ajene Joseph
Married guest; one half of the Josephs duo and co-founder of Wealth is Wisdom
The Josephs / Wealth is Wisdom
Episode: How A Couple Turned Brokenness Into Purpose And A Movement Called Wealth Is Wisdom with The Josephs
Marquell Joseph
Married guest; one half of the Josephs duo and co-founder of Wealth is Wisdom
The Josephs / Wealth is Wisdom
Episode: How A Couple Turned Brokenness Into Purpose And A Movement Called Wealth Is Wisdom with The Josephs

Hosts

Candace Patrice
Host of Essential Mental Healing; often drives conversations with warmth and candid storytelling; collaborates closely with a co-host to explore mental health, parenting, and spiritual growth.
Janet Hale
Co-host with a focus on family dynamics, parenting insights, and personal storytelling; often shares perspective as a mother and part of the central duo.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Are Your Relationship Tanks Empty? This Episode Might Just Fill Them Up

    Really appreciated this episode, “Relationship Fuel Tanks: Is Yours Running on Empty?” Candace and guest Tannaz Hosseinpour explore the idea of “intimacy tanks” and how we each need different types of connection—emotional, physical, intellectual, and more. Tannaz offers a clear and compassionate take on why it’s unrealistic to expect one person to meet all those needs.

    The conversation felt honest and grounded, especially as Candace shared her own experiences post-divorce. If you’ve ever felt l... more

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    samantha_martinez_94
    United States2 years ago
  • Prison does not define me with Justin

    The episode prison doesn’t define me with Justin shed a lot of light on the affects of prison. I believe that there is still healing to be done as it relates to your background and I was wondering if he has found or figured out the lesson that was meant for him? Because everything happens in Devine order and there is a reason why God set you down. You were able to mentally escape prison while you were there and not everyone can do that. I believe that you have a duty shed light and speak to the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gpduda
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Genuine, heartfelt discussions with practical takeaways for mental health and family dynamics.
Inviting guest perspectives and personal stories that foster healing and resilience.
Energetic and relatable hosts that keep tough conversations accessible.

Top Mental Health Podcasts

We're Out of Time
We're Out of TimeRichard Taite
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
Turning Points: Navigating Mental HealthTufts Health Plan | Boston Globe Media
Sunday Reset w/ Will & Friends
Sunday Reset w/ Will & FriendsMental Health w/ Will
Therapy and Theology
Therapy and TheologyLysa TerKeurst
Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation
Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and MotivationElisabeth McKay | Mental Health Innovator and PredictiveMind Founder

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Police Stress To Nervous System Peace with Valerie Holden
Q: What should listeners consider before starting a nervous-system approach to stress?
People should acknowledge their current stress signals, distinguish between temporary spikes and chronic stress, and be ready to seek professional support when necessary, since underlying issues may require medical or therapeutic intervention.
From Police Stress To Nervous System Peace with Valerie Holden
Q: What does a typical coaching arrangement look like, and how long does it take to see changes?
Most programs run in 90 days with weekly sessions initially, followed by biweekly meetings, focusing on building personalized techniques that clients actually enjoy and will continue practicing.
From Police Stress To Nervous System Peace with Valerie Holden
Q: Can you tell us how your police career influenced your current nervous system coaching?
The experiences showed me that high-stress environments require strategies beyond willpower; through yoga, mindfulness, and later Reiki and hypnosis, I learned to stay calm internally, which then helps others feel steadier around me.
How A Liver Transplant Led To No Evidence Of Disease (Stage 4 Cancer) with Tim McDonald
Q: How did you approach finding a donor and navigating the transplant process?
He explains the donor-search strategy, including posting general criteria, HIPAA barriers, the emotional highs and lows of donor responses, and how he ultimately found an altruistic donor who helped him become the first such case in New York for colorectal cancer patients.
How A Liver Transplant Led To No Evidence Of Disease (Stage 4 Cancer) with Tim McDonald
Q: What was your diagnosis journey like, from day one to liver transplant consideration?
Tim recounts the initial cancer diagnosis, the discovery of a liver-occupying metastasis, and the progression through chemo and a pivotal exploration of organ transplant as a cure, which eventually led to a donor and the transplant.

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A candid, impact-focused show centered on mental health, healing, and real-life growth. Episodes cover therapy, trauma, emotional well-being, parenting, and spirituality, often through intimate mother-daughter conversations that blend personal stories with practical takeaways. The hosts frequently explore resilience, boundaries, forgiveness, and how to cultivate healthier relationships, with a warm, supportive tone that balances humor with honesty. Unique strengths include a steady emphasis on intergenerational dynamics, actionable mental health insights, and a willingness to discuss difficult topics like abuse, grief, and spiritual practice in everyday life. This mix makes it useful for listeners seeking relatable, constructive guidance on... more

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1. Tim McDonald
2. Nerissa Balland
3. Blaise Kennedy
4. Valerie Holden
5. Lani Gonzales
6. Renee Zukin
7. Julie Lieberknecht
8. Ajene Joseph

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