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Humans Are Dope | Mental Health, Trauma Healing & Personal Growth
Unlock Your Authentic Self: Join Deana Panza, licensed therapist and international mental health coach, for raw, transformative conversations about healing trauma, breaking generational patterns, and embracing personal growth. Each episode features intimate discussions mixed in with expert insights from mental health professionals, helping you navigate life's challenges with clarity and purpose. Whether you're healing from past wounds, seeking personal development, or ready to break free from limiting beliefs, my hope is this podcast will help you understand yourself a little bit better so you can find more compassion and kindness for who you authentically are along your journey to self-discovery. Through real stories and professional expertise, you'll learn practical tools for building better relationships, setting boundaries, and cultivating self-compassion. I believe all humans are pretty dope and I’m here to help you see that you’re dope too!
Follow along on Instagram + TikTok @deanapanza and connect at deanapanza.com for more resources and connection.
Humans Are Dope | Mental Health, Trauma Healing & Personal Growth
Reframing Mental Health & Mindfulness with Gianna LaLota, LMHC
How do we balance growth and self-acceptance while navigating anxiety, depression, and the constant pressure to have it all figured out?
In this episode, I sit down with Gianna LaLota, LMHC a New York-based therapist and speaker, who shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety and depression during her teenage years. Despite having what looked like a "perfect life" on paper, Gianna opens up about her struggle to find ground and the transformative power of therapy, yoga, and internal family systems work that helped her discover a new relationship with herself.
We explore the misconception that healing has a final destination and instead discuss how growth can be a lifelong journey of self-discovery. Gianna shares practical mindfulness techniques, including her favorite grounding exercises, and explains how developing self-trust became the biggest agent of change in her life.
Gianna and I dive deep into the difference between controlling behavior born from anxiety versus genuine agency, and how slowing down in our fast-paced world can be an act of rebellion that leads to a richer, more connected life.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
- A powerful reframe that can change your entire healing journey
- The missing ingredient in mindfulness that most people overlook
- The hidden language your nervous system is speaking to you
All show notes are available at www.deanapanza.com!
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Gianna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfultherapynyc
Let's connect:
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Email: deana@deanapanza.com
Reminder: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for therapy or individualized mental health or medical care.