Help For The Helpers

In this episode we reflect on the contributions of season one, including lessons learned, takeaways, and what’s next for HFTH, season 2! To quell the fears of any skeptics, we walk through Dana’s approach to getting out of student loan debt for helpers – we talk through the ACTUAL STEPS, y’all. Tune in for some great information and the hilarious banter that is Dana and Liam together. Find more about Dana and Help for the Helpers here: Website: www.danabelletiere.com Instagram: @helpforthehelperspodcast Facebook Page: Help for the Helpers

Any other helpers out there that are prone to fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants decision making? How about staying paralyzed in one place, opting not to try new things even when we know our current situation isn’t the right fit? Ignoring our intuition because of fear, doubt, or insecurity? No? Just me? I talk this week with Viki Stith, a woman who has all the regular fears and insecurities as the rest of us, but who trusts and listens to her gut in order to make decisions, resulting in a very cool career as a helper that’s moved at an extraordinary speed. Her personal work with Buddhism and mindfulness has shaped how she approaches her career. She is a force, to be sure! Victoria Stith uses mindfulness and other evidence-based practices to help parents of addicted adult children find peace of mind and freedom from suffering, while being compassionate and loving parents. She is also a licensed psychotherapist in private practice who specializes in mid-life transitions, anxiety, and stress-related issues. She’s been practicing mindfulness meditation in the Buddhist tradition for 25 years. For more from Viki: https://bit.ly/TheZenCommunity Parent learning community https://bit.ly/mindfulboundaries email mini-course http://openskymind.net/ website https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsofaddictedadultchildren free group for parents For more from me: @helpforthehelperspodcast Help for the Helpers with Dana Belletiere Facebook Page www.danabelletiere.com

Do you have a voice inside your head telling you that something is right for you, and you should go for it? Do you feel comfortable using your intuition as a helper to cultivate a life on your own terms? Are you all tripped up by the red tape of the helping professions? Marissa Lawton talks getting in touch with your own wants and needs and pursuing your developing visions for your career and your life in this week’s invaluable episode. Marissa Lawton Marissa Lawton is a licensed counselor who also happened to graduate from a top 20 business school – and she really loves integrating both her hard and soft skills. She is a corporate trained strategist, marketer, and offer creation whisperer who lights up walking fellow clinicians through building aligned businesses beyond private practice. Marissa is the creator of Side Hustle Support Group, a 9-month mentorship that helps therapists repackage and repurpose their current clinical skills into an impactful online income stream. She also hosts a self-study program called Space Holder that captures clinicans’ creative energy and teaches them to develop their fist lucrative container outside of the therapy room. You can learn more about Marissa at marissalawton.com For more from Dana: Website: www.danabelletiere.com Instagram: @helpforthehelperspodcast Facebook: Help for the Helpers page

Laura Edmonson is a digital creator, vanlifer, educator, minimalist, vegan, and environmentalist. In this episode, Laura reminds us to courageously move towards our aspirations and to set effective boundaries because, truly, there are no rules! She is an excellent example of someone who’s successfully bet on herself and seen positive life changes as a result. This is a great episode for helpers that feel misaligned with the mission of their workplace, and are looking for inspiration to take the leap into something better. “Laura Edmonson is a digital creator, educator, podcast host, athlete, and speaker on the topics of DEI + Sustainability. I also work as the Corporate Responsibility Manager for Brown Girls Climb. I work from the road as I travel full time in my van.” Find more about Laura here: @laura.edmonson @letusrestpodcast Podcast: Let Us Rest! Find more about Dana and Help for the Helpers here: Website: www.danabelletiere.com Instagram: @helpforthehelpers Facebook Page: Help for the Helpers

Remember what it was like to be a helping professional in your twenties? In this episode I talk with courageous helping professional Skyler Makkinje, a 28-year-old social worker who is doing the hard work of soul searching to find the next career steps that feel right for her. Are you in the same position? Skyler offers great insight – this episode is for you! Skyler Makkinje is a wellness coach and seasoned young clinician with a passion for the outdoors, nutrition, fitness, and helping others. She lives with her boyfriend and big handsome dogs in Florida. For more from Skyler: Find her on Facebook: Skyler Joan Follow her on Instagram: @fitlifesky For more from Dana: Website: www.danabelletiere.com Instagram: @helpforthehelperspodcast Facebook: Help for the Helpers page