The Story Behind the Work: Breaking Cycles, Building Hope
Release Date: 05/29/2025
Pausing With Purpose: Trauma, Rest, and Learning to Pivot
Mental Health Unscripted
In this episode of Mental Health Unscripted, I’m joined by Dr. Lawrencia Jenkins, licensed clinician, educator, and one of our upcoming Women in Wellness Summit speakers,for an honest and grounding conversation about rest, trauma, and what it really means to slow down in a world that rewards constant motion. We talk about why rest can feel uncomfortable for high-achieving women, how stillness can bring up anxiety rather than relief, and why pausing does not mean you’re falling behind. Dr. Jenkins shares powerful insights on how our bodies hold stress, how hustle culture intersects...
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From Coping to Transformation: Dr. Olivia Yearns on Values, Alignment & Relationships
Mental Health Unscripted
In this episode of Mental Health Unscripted, Iyana sits down with Dr. Olivia Yearns, licensed clinical social worker, private practice owner, and creator of Liv Well Lab. We talk about what it really means to live in alignment with your values, not just in career or wellness, but in relationships, decision-making, and everyday life. Dr. Olivia shares how her work has evolved from helping people cope to helping them transform, and why intentional living has become such a powerful part of her story. We explore: ✔ What values alignment actually means ✔ how to recognize when you’re out of...
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You Belong in This Room: A Look Into the Women in Wellness Summit
Mental Health Unscripted
In this episode of Mental Health Unscripted, Iyana opens her heart and invites you into the story, purpose, and vision behind the 5th Annual Women in Wellness Summit. She shares why this gathering was created in the first place, the need for representation in wellness spaces, the importance of whole-person care, and the power of community when life feels heavy, busy, or uncertain. You’ll hear what this year’s theme, Unapologetically Centered, truly means and how it calls us to return to ourselves, make space for our needs, and honor our well-being without guilt. Iyana also offers an inside...
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Beginning Again, Gently
Mental Health Unscripted
Welcome back to Mental Health Unscripted. I’m your host, Iyana, and I’m so grateful you’re here as we step into Season 2 together. This season is all about connection, how we care for ourselves, how we build community, and how we navigate relationships in a world that’s becoming more digital by the day. We’ll be having honest, grounded conversations about balancing online spaces and real-life connections, using digital tools (including AI) in ways that support our wellness, and staying rooted in our values and humanity along the way. In this opening episode, I’m keeping things...
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Still Abundant: Reframing Scarcity, Success, and Purpose
Mental Health Unscripted
As we close out our final episode of 2025, Mental Health Unscripted ends the year grounded in abundance, even after a year or season that’s felt heavy, uncertain, and chaotic for so many. From hundreds of thousands of Black women exiting the workforce, to economic strain, government shutdowns, and collective exhaustion, this year has asked a lot of us. To help us reframe, reflect, and realign, host Iyana Anderson is joined by Shawniel Chamanlal, licensed therapist, business coach, author, and founder of Healing Springs Wellness Center, for a powerful conversation on what it truly means...
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Culture, Rest, and the First-Gen Journey with Sarah Diaz
Mental Health Unscripted
In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Diaz, a licensed clinical social worker, first-generation Cuban American, and the founder of The First Gen Madrina. Sara was also one of our speakers at this year’s Women in Wellness Summit. Together, we talk about the impact of culture, its beauty, its richness, and also the parts many of us are learning to unlearn. Sara shares her personal journey as a first-generation college student, how navigating mental health challenges shaped her path into social work, and why rest is not a betrayal of our families’ sacrifices, but a way to honor them. We...
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Bigger Than Me: Reflections from the Mental Wealth Expo
Mental Health Unscripted
In this heartfelt episode of Mental Health Unscripted, host Iyana Anderson shares her reflections from the , hosted by Charlamagne tha God, Dr. Alfiee, iHeartRadio, and the Mental Wealth Alliance. Iyana begins by honoring World Mental Health Month, exploring what it truly means, this year’s theme, and how we all share an individual and collective responsibility to nurture mental wellness in ourselves and our communities. She then takes listeners behind the scenes of her experience at the Queen’s Rising Panel, where she had the honor of joining an inspiring lineup of trailblazing women...
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Celebrate Your Progress: Looking Back to Move Forward
Mental Health Unscripted
So often, we rush from one goal to the next without ever pausing to celebrate how far we’ve come. In this episode of Mental Health Unscripted, host Iyana Anderson invites you to slow down, reflect, and honor your journey. Iyana unpacks why celebrating yourself isn’t just about patting yourself on the back; it’s about building confidence, boosting motivation, and breaking free from comparison culture. She shares practical ways to look back at your progress, simple but meaningful ways to celebrate your wins (big and small), and how to make self-celebration part of your wellness practice....
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It's Okay: The Journey of Navigating Fear, Growth, and Finding Your Way with Natasha Bryant
Mental Health Unscripted
Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation about breaking free from the fears and doubts that hold us back with Natasha Bryant, a therapist, mindset coach, and mental health advocate who's passionate about helping people live unapologetically. From career pivots to solo travel adventures, from facing childhood phobias to navigating entrepreneurship's unknowns, we explore the real, messy, beautiful journey of personal growth. You'll hear practical strategies, relatable stories, and the kind of authentic insights that make you think "I'm not alone in this." Whether you're struggling...
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The Story Behind the Work: Breaking Cycles, Building Hope
Mental Health Unscripted
In this deeply personal episode of Mental Health Unscripted, your host, Iyana Anderson opens up about her own mental health journey, from growing up in a Caribbean household where emotions were rarely expressed, to navigating grief, anxiety, and depression, and eventually discovering the power of therapy, journaling, and self-awareness. Iyana shares how her lived experience as a first-generation college student and a woman of Caribbean descent has shaped the why behind her work as a mental health professional. With honesty and vulnerability, she offers real insights into how loss, silence, and...
info_outlineIn this deeply personal episode of Mental Health Unscripted, your host, Iyana Anderson opens up about her own mental health journey, from growing up in a Caribbean household where emotions were rarely expressed, to navigating grief, anxiety, and depression, and eventually discovering the power of therapy, journaling, and self-awareness.
Iyana shares how her lived experience as a first-generation college student and a woman of Caribbean descent has shaped the why behind her work as a mental health professional. With honesty and vulnerability, she offers real insights into how loss, silence, and cultural stigma impacted her mental health, and how reclaiming her voice has become her superpower.
Whether you’re new to your mental health journey or simply looking for a reminder that healing is non-linear but always possible, this episode will leave you feeling seen, understood, and inspired to keep going.
Your story matters. Your journey is valid. And there’s hope in the hard parts.
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