This is the third episode of season 2 of Promoting Positive Mental Health. In this epidsode I share a brief history of what my spiritual journey has been like prior to, during, and after my experience with alcoholism.

If you're thinking about kicking any habits or patterns that are hindering you, consider your relationship with the Creator. God has truly been my compass and I know that it is because of His love and grace that I will celebrate 10 years alcohol-free on February 12, 2026!

It is clear to me that I am a lot stronger when my mind is sober. Overall, I am forever grateful for the second chance at life that I have been given!

Blessings to you and God speed!

~Dana

In this episode, I walk through my experience with how I viewed my body from childhood through adulthood and why my weight became an issue. I talk about how alcohol added a level of uninhibitedness and definitely added to my health problems over the years. I was able to successfully lose over 60 lbs and have managed to keep it off. Good luck!

Season 2 Kicks off in an effort to encourage and motivate the person who is thinking about kicking the booze for 31 days in January 2026!

I break down how living alcohol free for the past 10 years has completely transformed my life. We will discuss four categories during this second season:

1. Physical Changes

2. Daily Habits/Routines

3. Social Changes

4. Financial Changes

Jump into episode one and get motivated!

Thanks for tuning in!

~Dana

In this final episode of Season 1, we bring it all together! We will recap all the things we've learned regarding mental health awareness and addictions awareness and how we can each move forward Promoting Positive Mental Health in our own individual lives. I encourage you to follow me on TikTok and YouTube: @thepublishedauthor. You will find daily motivation and lots of fun! Season 2 will drop in January 2024 and you don't want to miss it because we will have special guests on who will share their related experiences. I cannot wait! Until then, be blessed, be intentional, and remember to always PROMOTE POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH!

In this episode we explore the importance of staying the course once you've made the decision to promote positive mental health in your life. What are the necessary steps to staying committed to your goals? Enjoy!

In this episode, I discuss my experience with being single and navigating the dating world, while managing my mental health. I share what it was like to be on medication and to be in therapy, as well as what fears I had when and if I shared this side of my life with others. Take a listen! Enjoy!

Last week we discussed the concept of Nature vs Nurture. We took a deep dive into how our innate qualities that we are born with may affect our mental health, while our surroundings has an effect, as well.

In Episode 7, we dig a little deeper into the idea that our environment helps to shape our mental health. I ask several thought provoking questions that will prompt you to reflect on your childhood and your surroundings and evaluate how that might impact you today. I also encourage open dialogue in your household which will ultimately help to promote positive mental health!

I absolutely LOVE this topic!

Have you ever thought about how weird it is that Uncle Bo laughs hysterically just like his brother Uncle Jo? Is that genetics? Is it because they were brought up in the same environment?

Let's explore how our genetics influence us one way, while our environment affects us another way. We will look at how this all ties into our behavior and ultimately determines our mental health. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME! Enjoy!!