Podcasts by The Mental Mile
Join two moms, therapists and friends with over a decade of experience as Marriage and Family Therapists. Every other week Kristi and Kjersti will be talking about all things parenthood, wellness and career. Episodes will be a mix of honest and sometimes humorous conversations between us, and other times with featured guests. We can’t wait to connect with more parents to walk The Mental Mile together!
Further podcasts by Kristi Yeh + Kjersti Nelson
Podcast on the topic Mentale Gesundheit
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Therapy Speak from 2023-09-13T14:00:13
In this episode Kjersti and Kristi have a conversation inspired by the Vox opinion article called
The Bluey Episode from 2023-08-23T15:00:33
In this episode Kristi listens to Kjersti gush about the TV show Bluey! Bluey is a show about a famil...
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Spending Time In Nature from 2023-08-09T15:00:08
Kjersti and Kristi catch up after a LONG time of not recording or visiting! Following a happy catch-up convo, Kjersti and Kristi discuss the mental health benefits of connecting with nature, and...
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The Forces of Friendship from 2022-08-31T14:00:51
In this episode of The Mental Mile, Kjersti and Kristi share about their summer visits to Utah, and happenings with their kids. Then dive into the article put out by The Atlantic ...
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Helping Teens Cope in the Digital Age from 2022-06-15T15:00:13
In this episode Kjersti and Kristi catch up about some special events going on in their lives, discuss how to help teens cope in the digital age, and end with a personal sleep tip.
Kj & K Catch Up, The Big Sur Episode from 2022-06-01T15:00:58
After a multiple month hiatus, Kjersti and Kristi catch up on life. Both share their recent experiences in Big Sur, California. Kjersti for the marathon, and Kristi for her upcoming 40th b...
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Overcoming Barriers to Exercise from 2022-02-23T15:00
In this episode Kjersti and Kristi discuss common barriers to exercise as well as tips to overcome those barriers! If you listen long enough you'll also hear about some of the benefits to ...
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Finding Purpose Outside of Parenthood from 2022-02-09T16:00
Kjersti and Kristi are back to talk about finding purpose as a parent! Whether you are searching for meaning and purpose in a big way or a small way we've got you covered. In this ep...
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New Year, Do You! from 2022-01-05T15:00
Learn how we set goals with compassion, consistency and joy. We cover the tiny habits method, vision boards (Rachel Letham), accountab...
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Holiday Hopes and Tips 2021 from 2021-12-15T15:00
In this season 3 opening episode Kristi and Kjersti catch up about what's been happening since season 2 ended, and provided an update for what viewers can expect in this season that is different...
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The Self-Care Investment from 2021-07-07T14:00
We interviewed the amazing psychotherapist, author, and new momma Michelle Goodloe, LCSW for our Season 2 Finale! Goodloe has a private therapy practice in Atlanta, and she also leads self-care ...
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Season 2: Episode 9: Covid-Career Episode from 2021-06-23T14:00
In this episode Kristi and Kjersti discuss the value in re-thinking work-life, post-pandemic. Many places, like California, are open for business, and people and businesses are reflecting ...
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Happy Father's Day 2021 from Kristi + Kjersti from 2021-06-09T14:27:26
This one's for you dads! We chat about our Father's Day traditions and gifts, what we've learned from our dads, paternal mental health and more in our Father's Day episode.
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Community Care from 2021-05-19T14:00
In this episode Kristi and Kjersti discuss the role that community-care plays in self-care, especially how it relates to parenting young children.
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Happy Mother's Day 2021 from Kjersti + Kristi from 2021-05-05T14:00
Kjersti + Kristi chat about their Mother's Day traditions, holiday self-care and the best gifts for burned-out moms! You are amazing mothers, and we are so glad we get to walk the mental mile wi...
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Bonus! A Mental Mile Experience: Giving and Receiving Compassion Meditation from Dr. Neff + Dr. Germer from 2021-04-21T14:00
Take a self-compassion break with the Giving and Receiving Compassion guided meditation from Kristin Neff, Ph.D. and Chris Germer Ph.D.
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A Parents Guide to Video Games, an interview with Dr. Rachel Kowert from 2021-04-07T14:00
Dr. Rachel Kowert is a research psychologist that studies topics relating to the uses and effects of digital games, including the impact on physical, social, and psychological well-being. ...
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Running for Mental Health, an interview with Kjersti Nelson from 2021-03-24T14:00
In this episode Kristi interviews co-host Kjersti (Marriage and Family Therapist and Run Coach) about how she got started with running and evolved her run practice into a therapy modality/interv...
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Season 2: Episode 3: Interview with Yogi & Mindful Parenting Coach Ilana Beigel from 2021-03-10T15:00
In this episode Kristi and Kjersti interview Ilana Beigel, Yogi, Mindful Parenting Coach, Speech Language Pathologist, and all around wonderful human about her yoga practice and how she brings t...
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Episode 15: The Anniversary of Pandemic Parenting + The 5 Skills We Need for 2021 from 2021-02-24T15:00
Listen to hear how we are doing a year into pandemic parenting, and our thoughts about grief during this time. We chat about COVID trends + fads, distance + hybrid learning, the skills we need i...
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Episode 14: Setting Goals + Celebrating Your Wins with Self-Care Expert Suzy Reading from 2021-02-10T15:00
We take you behind the scenes of our most exciting interviews with self-care expert, psychologist, accomplished author and yogi Suzy Reading. We chatted with her last month via Instagram LIVE to...
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Bonus! A Mental Mile Podcast EXPERIENCE: Body Scan Meditation for Running and Walking with Kjersti Nelson from 2021-01-28T00:02:34
Put on your run gear, lace up your shoes, and join Kjersti for a guided body scan meditation to be used while running or walking.
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Episode 12: Parents and Sleep: How to Get More of It While Still Having Fun from 2020-12-23T15:00
In this episode we talk about how to get your sleep back on track after binge-watching a great show, using sleep mantras to your advantage, building micro rest moments into your day, mindfully c...
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Returning to Work an Interview with Natalie Nelson-Marsh, PhD. from 2020-12-09T15:00
In this episode Kjersti and Kristi interview Natalie Nelson-Marsh, PhD (https://www.up.edu/directory/Natalie-Nels...
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Episode 10: Business and Success Coach + Self-Care Author Rachel Letham (updated) from 2020-11-30T23:22:20
Join us as we pick business and success coach, Rachel Letham's brain about how to stay healthy and balanced while building a business, navigating career pivots, and incorporating more self-care ...
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Episode 9: Business and Success Coach + Self-Care Author Rachel Letham from 2020-11-25T15:00
Join us as we pick business and success coach, Rachel Letham's brain about how to stay healthy and balanced while building a business, navigating career pivots, and incorporating more self-care ...
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Episode 8: Catching Up about Side Hustles, Podcasting, Current Events + Coffee from 2020-11-11T15:00
In this episode Kjersti and Kristi discuss the creation of Kristi's newly illustrated e-book, Self-...
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Episode 7: Part 2 - Raising a Child with a Physical Difference from 2020-10-28T14:00
The second part of our interview with Paula Quinn focuses on self-care during difficult times, and the career decisions many parents face about working outside of the home.
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Episode 6: Part I - Raising a Child with a Physical Difference from 2020-10-21T14:00
We were honored to interview Paula Quinn, mother and founder of the Coming Up Rosies non-profit. Quinn is also the author of a new children's book, ...
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Episode 5: Sleep Training 101 from 2020-10-07T14:17:12
Kjersti and Kristi discuss different methods of sleep training, and what worked and didn't work in their personal situations. In this episode you'll hear personal anecdotes, tips, and advi...
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Episode 4: The Power of Mentorship in Your Career from 2020-09-23T15:00
In this episode Kristi and Kjersti interview Amy Shull, LPC & LMFT about the role of mentorship. Amy Shull was a supervisor and mentor to both Kjersti and Kristi during their training ...
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Episode 3: Distance Learning Survival Guide from 2020-09-09T14:00
A deep dive into distance learning. We share our top tips and resources to stay sane while homeschooling your children during a pandemic.
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Episode 2: How We Are Coping During the Pandemic from 2020-08-26T14:00
Behind the scenes scoop about creating the podcast and how two moms and therapists are coping during a global pandemic: creating, side hustles, learning new things, staying conn...
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Welcome to The Mental Mile from 2020-08-16T05:04:10
Welcome to The Mental Mile where we talk about all things parenthood, wellness + career. Get to know your hosts Kristi Yeh + Kjersti Nelson, and hear more about to expect when you tune in every ...
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