Welcome to Mija, Stay Mad! — a podcast dedicated to slowing down, reflection, and redefining freedom on your own terms. Here, we honor the power of our own stories as growth, while staying mad enough to fiercely pursue what truly makes us free and happy. Hosted by Vee, Mija, Stay Mad! blends storytelling, reflection, and candid conversation to inspire those ready to rewrite their narrative, honor their own pace, and stay committed to their unique journey toward freedom and fulfillment. After a year of experimenting with healing on the original podcast, Maybe This Is How It Starts, regulated our nervous system through unconventional methods in mental health. We return in the midst of midlife, sharing what life has been, is and is expected to become.Mija, one day you’ll be my age, and I’ll be your ancestor.Until then — Stay mad. Stay soft. Stay free.___________________________________Vee Sanchez is a storyteller, humanist, naturist and unconventional mental health advocate. She loves people. Through Mija, Stay Mad!, Vee hopes to inspire other&#39;s freedom, self-compassion, and intentional living.

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A new season! I AM BACK! Now at midlife and regulated, I come back to tell you the in-betweens and share through story-telling how others and I pursue unconventional freedom in hopes of inspiring you to hit the bucket and start all over again, as needed.

Mija, Stay Mad- Trailer (2nd Season)

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Maybe This Is How It Starts- The Podcast-- project put together during COVID proved to be a personal research into unconventional mental health methodologies. The original idea was sharing my personal story of how I dug deep into unconventional mental health and how it helped me transition into a life of emotional regulation. But I was having so much fun that I forgot to share my story. Season 1 allowed me to connect with so many professionals, both conventional and unconventional, all across the country. I want to thank them and thank the coaches and colleagues who helped me put this little podcast together. It was a dream of mine. Season 2 will definitely be more human and hands-on. See you then!

Maybe This Is How It Starts- Final Episode (Season 1)

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Through a mutual friend and in the midst of COVID, I connected with Danielle. Through her, rRest proved to be a hypnotic method that allowed me to regulate a troubled nervous system.Danielle Yuhasz is the founder of Rise and Glow Coaching LLC and a certified Intuitive Healing Coach in the rREST® Technique. She helps clients process unprocessed emotions associated with PTSD and past trauma, using the brain’s natural ability for neuroplasticity to create new emotional patterns. Through transformational life coaching, she guides clients in identifying deeply held emotional responses, releasing outdated stress patterns, and recalibrating their nervous system. Her approach blends intuitive guidance, neuroscience-informed techniques, and the rREST® methodology to help clients feel grounded, empowered, and aligned with their authentic selves.Danielle Y can be reached on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-yuhasz-a723163b/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-yuhasz-a723163b/</a>

The BIG rReset: How rRest Therapy help me restart with Danielle Y

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In this episode, we sit down with Cat Orme and Joshua Rodriguez (Master Joshua), co-founders of The Kink Collective in East Harlem, NYC. With decades of combined experience in kink, education, and counseling, they explore how kink intersects with PTSD, alcoholism, sexuality, emotional healing, and energy exchange. Their philosophy — “People Before Kink” — emphasizes trust, consent, communication, and personal reflection as the foundation for meaningful play and conscious power dynamics.After recording, I had the pleasure of spending a weekend in their East Harlem studio, where their leadership and commitment to safety were unmistakable. Cat brings therapeutic insight and a grounding presence, while Joshua’s intentional Dominant leadership creates a space where kink becomes a tool for self-discovery, healing, and deep community connection. You can learn more about their work at kinkcollective.net, and follow them on Instagram @kink_collective.

Cat and Josh: PTSD and Kink

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Alauna Toby, a nomadic yoga teacher and social media influencer. Lives her life as she shares her passion as a mental health advocate through the health benefits in yoga.She holds a bachelor&#39;s degree in Psychology and YTT to help people find healing outside of traditional therapy.In Mind on Yoga Academy, Alauna shares the psychological research as well as the yogic philosophies to explain the mental health benefits of yoga. She also teaches yoga, breathwork, and meditation classes in the Academy directly on her Youtube Chanel.This Yoga instructor has gone from 500 to 24k followers on social media sharing her daily shenanigans as she travels the country in Ronda, that would be her Honda Accord. Listen as she shares her top car camping secrets. ________________________Social Media Handles<a href="http://www.alaunaroby.com" rel="nofollow">Website: www.alaunaroby.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alaunaroby/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AlaunaRoby" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>

a yogi and her Randa

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In this second part, from this amazing storyteller, we continue to learn from Kenra and what her life was after losing her husband to substance abuse._____________Kenra Henry, the resilient spirit and founder of Calming Chaos, LLC. and author of &#34;Addicted to Love.&#34; Kenra has traversed a challenging path, experiencing generational substance addiction, codependence, and the profound loss of her veteran husband. In this podcast, listeners will be invited to join Kenra on her personal journey, exploring the transformative power of vulnerability and the healing process that accompanies the embrace of our deepest emotions.Kenra intimately shares the struggles of living in survival mode, the bitter taste of disconnection, and the societal pressure to quickly move on. Behind a brave mask, she concealed her vulnerability, only to find herself in a cycle of guilt and burdensome silence. Raised in a culture that values strength and stoicism, Kenra learned firsthand that feeling is healing.Throughout her solitary journey, Kenra navigated the depths of grief, embraced vulnerability, and rediscovered the importance of connecting with herself and her children. Now, as a beacon of hope, she extends a lifeline to widows and those lost in pain, providing a safe space for expression and acknowledging the validity of feeling weak and human.________________________________Social Media Handles:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/ADDICTED-LOVE-Healing-Journal-Addiction/dp/B0C4MN1GDH" rel="nofollow">Addicted to Love- The Book</a><a href="https://calmingchaos.support/" rel="nofollow">Calming Chaos- Grief, Addiction &amp; ADHD Coaching</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kenra.henry/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>

overcoming generational substance addiction, part 2

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Kenra Henry, the resilient spirit and founder of Calming Chaos, LLC. and author of &#34;Addicted to Love.&#34; Kenra has traversed a challenging path, experiencing generational substance addiction, codependence, and the profound loss of her veteran husband. In this podcast, listeners will be invited to join Kenra on her personal journey, exploring the transformative power of vulnerability and the healing process that accompanies the embrace of our deepest emotions.Kenra intimately shares the struggles of living in survival mode, the bitter taste of disconnection, and the societal pressure to quickly move on. Behind a brave mask, she concealed her vulnerability, only to find herself in a cycle of guilt and burdensome silence. Raised in a culture that values strength and stoicism, Kenra learned firsthand that feeling is healing.Throughout her solitary journey, Kenra navigated the depths of grief, embraced vulnerability, and rediscovered the importance of connecting with herself and her children. Now, as a beacon of hope, she extends a lifeline to widows and those lost in pain, providing a safe space for expression and acknowledging the validity of feeling weak and human.________________________________Social Media Handles:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/ADDICTED-LOVE-Healing-Journal-Addiction/dp/B0C4MN1GDH" rel="nofollow">Addicted to Love- The Book</a><a href="https://calmingchaos.support/" rel="nofollow">Calming Chaos- Grief, Addiction &amp; ADHD Coaching</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kenra.henry/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>

addicted to love: overcoming generational substance addictions

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Clint Callahan of Colorado is a Licensed Therapist Social Worker and a seasoned coach who has made a significant mark in the realm of personal development.With an extensive coaching career, has become a beacon of change for those seeking meaningful transformations. Hailing from a background rooted in the belief that small changes can yield big impacts, Clint has dedicated his professional life to helping individuals discover their true potential.In Clint&#39;s world, goals are not just milestones; they are the compass that directs us towards a purposeful life. He believes that by setting clear, achievable goals, individuals can break down larger aspirations into manageable tasks, making the journey less daunting and more attainable.Join us in this episode as we unravel Clint Callahan&#39;s insights into the transformative potential of small changes, the significance of goal setting, and the profound impact of aligning one&#39;s life with a greater purpose. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take those small steps that can lead to big, positive changes in your own life.Social Media:<a href="https://smallchangesbigimpact.net/about/" rel="nofollow">Website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/smallchangesbigimpact.4u" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigimpact.4u/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-callahan-scbi/" rel="nofollow">Linkedin</a>

From burnout to finding purpose

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In this week&#39;s episode, we have the opportunity to share with a genius and who is incredibly funny and rebellious as he calls himself.Lincoln has pushed through all his curiosities and lacking the the point of exhaustion. He helps others find the meaning of life as they reach out for help. Did you know that hypnosis to psychedelics can lead you to the same results? Join us with a glass of wine as we uncover the meaning of life. Lincoln will teach you how to look at life in a brand new way, a very creative and smart way.**Dr. Lincoln Stoller work may be found at: https://www.mindstrengthbalance.comSocial Media: @lincolnstoller

Hypnosis to Psychedelics: Two roads leading into the same destination

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Carl was born into war. When he was just a toddler, he often woke up to his mom’s panicking voice asking him, his siblings and his father to run to the bunker and hide. At the age of 12, he fled his home country heartbroken. These events always created questions in his mind &amp; heart. Why is this happening to him? Why do people kill each other? Why do innocent families have to suffer the consequences?To find answers to his pain, Carl went on a journey. He tried to find salvation in sports, romantic relationships, new personas, ambitious careers, &amp; business start-ups. He also explored religion, psychotherapy, yoga, meditation, books, seminars, and spiritual gurus. He questioned everything, including these methods.Despite his efforts, he couldn’t find a truly freeing approach. Each one had its benefits but was also complicated &amp; binding. After years of assimilating their essence, he realized that the foundation of transformation was incredibly simple. Today, he shares it with other spiritual seekers. He shares how he applied it to go from confusion to clarity, from being medicated to free of medication, and from depression to lasting enthusiasm.

Escaping the Matrix

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Children, victims of war, get a second chance as they start a new life in a new land.

Helping Children of War with EFT

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She tied herself with an extension cord to hold on to her life. Tara, a kind soul, shares the tragic story of survival, discrimination, and loss. After living on an island with her family - in the land of her ancestors, a hurricane came to take it all away.Tara Pyform was born and raised as an island girl in the beautiful Bahamas. This amazing narrator, poetry, and short stories writer now resides in Canada after the Hurricane. Every time she shares her story of survival she overcomes PTSD. All, one day at a time.  Website: <a href="https://tarapyfrom.com/" rel="nofollow">https://tarapyfrom.com/</a>Social Media: tarapyfrom

Living with PTSD: Hurricane Dorian almost killed me.

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What keeps coming up in your life? What emotions do you have bottled up?Why do you keep repeating the same mistakes? What emotions, trauma, or issues just don&#39;t go away in your life? Why are you still in survival mode?Bottle emotions lead to medical complicationsHypnosis helps us reprogram our minds, brains, and emotions. _____Carla Rodriguez is a renamed Transformational Life and Spiritual Coach in the , CA community. She is a Certified Trainer &amp; Master Practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Life and Success Coaching, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), T.I.M.E Techniques, Hypnosis, Reiki, and crystal Healing. Carla is a certified Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH) and TRE Provider (Tension &amp; Trauma Release Exercise), and co-authored an Amazon Best Seller book “You Have So Much Potential” &amp; “Resilience Despite Rigor”.  Podcast: Awaken with CarlaYoutube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@awakenwithcarlapodcast" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/@awakenwithcarlapodcast</a>Social Media @awakenharmony8

Bottled-up Emotions

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How do we build healthier boys into holistic men? How do we heal or overcome things we do not remember? Vested in humanity. Advocate of mental health for men. Paul&#39;s goal is to build a safe + balanced space to mentor for boys and men. Paul is the founder of huMENity, a peer-driven support community that encourages men to connect more deeply with their emotional and physical selves. Paul Simard: Ted Talk: The Mythical Men<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_simard_the_mythical_man" rel="nofollow">https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_simard_the_mythical_man</a>huMENity https://www.humenity.co/Social Media: @humenity.co

Men are not from Mars: Building healthy boys and holistic men

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Aren’t we all dreamers? Aren’t we all neuroscientists? Periodically, we need to listen to our intuition and admit that our environment is making us sick. Change will always allow us to thrive. Anna talks about her lack of fulfillment in life and how COVID pushed her to change her environment to address her depression. During our interview, she taught us how finding our four pillars of support will allow us to access our environment and allow us to feel balanced. Website: <a href="https://www.thehealingjourneyretreats.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thehealingjourneyretreats.com/</a>Social Media: @healingjourneyretreats

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From depression to self-actualization

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You are not the problem. Your former ass-hole boss is. Young, and sweet Trang worked for the most “amazing” organizations; but just like she was a victim of workplace abuse, trauma, and bullying. How do you cope with all that? Being the daughter of an immigrant can curve the experience in the workplace and society. How do we elevate those experiences to become high-valued humans?Just because life gets busy, that does not mean we can not build a support system and find our own community. COVID-19 solidifies our relationship with virtual communities. Virtual Communities work for everyone. ______________________Social Media Handleswebsite: <a href="http://www.thehappyhealingshop.com/" rel="nofollow">www.thehappyhealingshop.com/</a>Podcast: the happily healing podcastSocial Media: @happyhealingshop

Workplace Trauma: Your former a$$-hole boss counts as trauma

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You&#39;re caught in a trap and can&#39;t walk away?Mental and physical clutter correlate. Sometimes, we need helpCecilia, a space and energy organizer, likes to play with the emotions behind clutter as she clears space and energy (including paranormal) with what you have. _Cecilia Sieloff, Personal Space Organizeremail: mindfulorgservices@gmail.com

Clutter!

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Kenny the pervert lives next door. Are your children safe? Are your children at risk? Is there really a correlation between sexual addictions and pedophilia? Does it all start with porn?  While we all have our own set of values beliefs and convictions, not all addicts or addictions are the same.Patrick Eilers, M.A., LLPC, earned his master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Moody Theological Seminary - Michigan. Patrick talks to us about Sexual Addiction recovery and all the parameters found within this medical diagnosis. Find out more about <a href="https://treatsexualaddiction.com/about/counselors/patrick-eilers" rel="nofollow">Patrick</a>!

Sex Addiction!

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¿Eres desagradecido?Sí, por eso tienes mala suerte.Si aprendes a dar gracias, la vida puede cambiarte.Esmeralda, fotógrafa, cuenta cómo el solo hecho de poder encontrar grandeza y gratitud en las cosas le ha permitido encontrar plenitud y prosperidad en la vida.

Bonus Spanish Episode: Eres Malagradecidx?

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Maybe This Is How It Starts for You and I- Hey, this is Vee and (in fact) this is where it all starts. After suffering from depression since the age of 12, COVID escalated the need to find help at a whole new level. In the process, I made an incredible collective of connections and friends.  Through the Podcast, I will push the envelope from conventional talk therapy all the way to unconventional methods of mental health. And guess who is joining us- NYC&#39;s Infamous Life and Trauma Coach Karol Shepelskaya (bkteacher11235@gmail.com).  This is just getting started!

The Intro-

Maybe This Is How It Starts for You and I- 

Hey, this is Vee and (in fact) this is where it all starts. After suffering from depression since the age of 12, COVID escalated the need to find help at a whole new level. In the process, I made an incredible collective of connections and friends. 

Through the Podcast, I will push the envelope from conventional talk therapy all the way to unconventional methods of mental health. And guess who is joining us- NYC&#39;s Life Infamous Coach and Trauma Coach Karol Shepelskaya (bkteacher11235@gmail.com). 

This is just getting started!

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Mija, Stay Mad!

Welcome to Mija, Stay Mad! — a podcast dedicated to slowing down, reflection, and redefining freedom on your own terms. Here, we honor the power of our own stories as growth, while staying mad enough to fiercely pursue what truly makes us free and happy.



Hosted by Vee, Mija, Stay Mad! blends storytelling, reflection, and candid conversation to inspire those ready to rewrite their narrative, honor their own pace, and stay committed to their unique journey toward freedom and fulfillment.



After a year of experimenting with healing on the original podcast, Maybe This Is How It Starts, regulated our nervous system through unconventional methods in mental health. We return in the midst of midlife, sharing what life has been, is and is expected to become.

Mija, one day you’ll be my age, and I’ll be your ancestor.

Until then — stay mad. Stay soft. Stay free.

