216. your 20s are for healing childhood wounds feat. kelly u
#216 Today's guest is Kelly Uchima—a passionate Asian American mental health advocate and wellness content creator, named Health and Wellness Influencer of the Year by the Influence Agency in 2023. As a sought-after speaker at events hosted by Meta, Samsung, VidCon, and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Kelly is dedicated to breaking down mental health stigmas through her honest and vulnerable storytelling. In this episode, we discuss:+ what it's like to struggle with an ED at a young age+ feeling powerless as a kid facing mental health challenges + working through childhood wounds as you grow older+ stopping unhealthy coping mechanisms & addictive behaviors+ narcissistic & codependent relationships + opening up to your parents about mental health + trying to make changes in your family dynamic as an adult+ finding healthier relationships + friendships in your 20s + dealing with gut health issues + how that's connected to mental health+ how to have a better relationship with your body + the power of choosing yourself Kelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyu/MENTIONED + Kelly's TikTok+ Kelly's Youtube+ Therapy TuesdaySHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+
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