Mentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey

By Cristi Bundukamara

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About Dr. BDr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D., PMHNP has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2000, gaining extensive experience over the last several decades. Her medical career began as an Army Medic before attending nursing school and receiving a master’s degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Florida International University (FIU). She went on to receive a doctorate in Education at Nova Southeastern University. From there, she launched the first Mentally STRONG Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO which is committed to access and serves over 7,000 patients. She also founded the Mentally STRONG Academy. Today, when she’s not at the clinic attending to her patients, Dr. B dedicates a large portion of her time to speaking about mental health issues, sharing methods for processing grief, and providing tips for developing mental strength.

Episode Date
Shining Through: Finding Joy as a Special Needs Mom with Liana Cancian
Dec 18, 2024
Unleashing Grief: A Warrior's Guide to Healing with Lisa Robinson
Dec 10, 2024
Unmasking Human Trafficking: A Conversation with Bakhita Mountain Home
Dec 03, 2024
Unlocking Your Intuition: Channeling, Mediumship & Healing with Ingrid Turner
Nov 10, 2024
Defying Death: Chris Jankulovski's Journey Through Near-Death Experiences & Choosing Life
Oct 31, 2024
Embrace the Journey: A Conversation with Mark Rollins, Author of "The Evolving Man"
Oct 24, 2024
Integrating Grief and Trauma: A Somatic Approach | Amy Pickett Williams
Oct 18, 2024
Finding Light in the Shadow of Grief: A Somatic Journey with Amy Pickett Williams
Oct 16, 2024
Unlocking Your Brain's Potential: Neurofeedback for Healing and High Performance 🧠✨| Raquel Younglove
Sep 29, 2024
Relationship Advice to Keep Your Bond Strong | Dr. Mike Ghali
Sep 24, 2024
Dr. Rakesh Jain | Beyond Medications Embracing Mental Wellness
Sep 11, 2024
Strengthening Families: Expert Insights on Child Mental Health and Family Systems with Laura Olson
Sep 06, 2024
Confronting Loneliness & Finding Purpose: Mental Health in the Golden Years with Jason De Bueno
Sep 04, 2024
The Mind-Body Connection: Unlocking Healing Through Energy Work
Aug 11, 2024
Grief is NOT Always the Final Act of Love: Grief, Love, and Letting Go
Jul 29, 2024
Grief, Trauma, and the Spiritual Journey: Suicide Loss & Healing with Dr. Alina Garbuz
Jul 26, 2024
Embracing The Journey: Navigating Self-Worth, Leadership, and Personal Growth with Donna Carlson
May 08, 2024
Understanding and Conquering Depression | Dr. B's Guide to Overcoming Mental Health Challenges
Mar 30, 2024
Fed Up With Constantly Being Triggered? Try This!
Mar 23, 2024
Suzanne's Journey Through Grief, Anger, and Understanding
Mar 21, 2024
Navigating Grief with Dialectical Thinking: Insights from Loss
Mar 16, 2024
Dr. Faust Ruggiero's Blueprint for Well-being: An In-Depth Conversation with Dr. B
Mar 14, 2024
Unlocking Mental Strength: Heal Chaos and Overwhelm Declutter
Mar 09, 2024
Redefining Resilience: Kelli's Bold Stand about Suicide | Kelli Reinhardt Bcc Evolution
Mar 07, 2024
Confronting Grief: Dr. B raw and honest storytelling
Feb 25, 2024
Understanding Inattention: Beyond ADD & ADHD Diagnosis | Dr. Cristi Bundukamara
Feb 17, 2024
Resilience in Uniform: Col. Bob McLaughin Mt Carmel Veterans Center
Feb 14, 2024
Discovering Mindful Practices: Dr. B and Jen Musa of Fox21 Colorado Springs Loving Living Local
Feb 08, 2024
Overcoming Internal Barriers to Mental Strength: Barriers Within
Feb 04, 2024
Creating a Positive Workplace Culture: Insights from Leadership Expert
Feb 01, 2024
Discover Your Core Connection with Dr. B
Jan 26, 2024
Unpacking Trauma and Mental Health: A Deep Dive into the Mentally Strong Method
Jan 24, 2024
More than Willpower : Unlock the Secrets of Behavioral Change
Jan 19, 2024
Embrace the Journey : A Conversation with Dane Crampton from Status Code Four!
Jan 18, 2024
Navigating Grief: A Deep Conversation on Loss and Healing | Kathy Sparnins
Jan 10, 2024
A Mother's Pain: Christina Starkey's Heartbreaking Journey
Dec 27, 2023
Empowering Mental Strength: Inside the Mentally Strong Medical Mode
Dec 23, 2023
Mind, Body, Spirit: Unveiling Transformation with Rachel Stiff
Dec 21, 2023
No one is going to rescue you: Finding Strength Within
Dec 17, 2023
Beyond the Shadows: Embracing Vulnerability and Forgiveness in the Wake of Loss (Empowering & Evocative)
Dec 13, 2023
Anticipating Grief: Owning Your Unique Story
Dec 09, 2023
Healing Addiction and Trauma: Mental Health Insights with Nathan Klotz
Dec 06, 2023
Three Things to Avoid Saying to a Grieving Parent
Dec 02, 2023
Holiday Harmony: Inner Peace and Meaningful Connections | Carmina Blasko LPC
Nov 30, 2023
You Can Be Grateful While Grieving
Nov 27, 2023
Joy and Pain Can Coexist
Nov 17, 2023
Anxiety in Motherhood: The Mentally STRONG Method in Action
Nov 15, 2023
Grief is Pain | Three Practical Tips
Nov 10, 2023
Combat Stress and Find Joy: Special Guest Suzanne Faber
Nov 08, 2023
3 Things to Remember on a Death Anniversary | Reggie's Story
Nov 03, 2023
Do I have hypersomnolence? Demystifying the DSM
Oct 20, 2023
Get Unstuck | 3 Ways to Heal | Grief and Fight or Flight
Sep 29, 2023
Find Your Answer to "Why Me?"
Sep 22, 2023
Confronting Injustice: Grief and Lessons from Drunk Driving
Sep 22, 2023
Anger Holding You Back? Do THIS to Break Free | Grief Journey | Child Loss
Aug 25, 2023
Unlocking Your Emotional Wealth: 3 Tools to Manage Your Energy Wisely
Aug 16, 2023
Pushing people away after losing a child | a story of a grieving mother
Jun 03, 2023
Unveiling Truth Amidst Loss: A Profound Journey of Faith and Self-Discovery
May 25, 2023
Understanding Insomnia: Sleep Wake Disorder in Demystifying the DSM
May 24, 2023
Prioritizing Self-Care: A Journey to Mental Strength
May 18, 2023
Understanding Elimination Disorders and Diagnosis
May 17, 2023
Suicidal thoughts around grief
May 11, 2023
Binge Eating Disorder
May 11, 2023
Can you heal after losing a child?
May 05, 2023
Bulimia Nervosa
May 03, 2023
Anorexia Nervosa
Apr 28, 2023
Exploring the Depths of Grief: Uncovering the Layers with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara
Apr 26, 2023
Anger and Grief - Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster
Apr 23, 2023
How To Deal With Rumination Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide
Apr 22, 2023
From Heartbreak to Healing: Dr. B's Courageous Journey of Overcoming Loss with Controlled Grief
Apr 21, 2023
"Craving the Unusual: Dr. B Dishes Out the Truth Behind the PICA Eating Disorder!"
Apr 20, 2023
How Self-Movement Can Help You Process Grief
Apr 19, 2023
Why the spiritual self is crucial in the grieving process?
Mar 11, 2023
Self-regulation and grief
Mar 10, 2023
The Grief Journey Continued Episode 21 | Self-care and grief
Jan 25, 2023
The Grief Journey Continued
Jan 24, 2023
45 Days of grief EPISODE 19 | Grief recovery
Jan 23, 2023
45 Days of grief EPISODE 18 | grief day by day
Dec 28, 2022
45 Days of Grief EPISODE 17 | Trajectories of grief
Dec 27, 2022
45 Days of grief EPISODE 16 | Grief styles
Dec 26, 2022
45 Days of grief EPISODE 15 | Grief and Attachment Continuing Bonds
Dec 23, 2022
45 Days of grief EPISODE 14 | Grief and Attachment
Dec 22, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 13 | The Grieving Brain by Mary Francis O Connor
Dec 21, 2022
45 Days of Grief Episode 12 | Grief Work Theory by Sigmund Freud
Dec 20, 2022
45 Days of Grief Episode 11 | Episode Complicated Grief H.E.A.L.I.N.G. and D.E.R.A.I.L.E.R.S
Nov 30, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 10 | The Dual Process Model of Grief
Nov 29, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 9 | Special Guest Charlene Walters on Processing Grief - Loss of a Spouse
Nov 23, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 8 | Demystifying the DSM Prolonged Grief
Nov 22, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 7 | The 6 R's of Mourning by Dr. Rando
Nov 21, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 6 | The Physical Impact of Grief
Nov 16, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 5 | Dr. William Worden 4 Tasks of Grief
Nov 15, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 4 | Grow Around Your Grief
Nov 14, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 3 | Moving Through Grief Dr. Kubacky
Nov 08, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 2 | Dialectical Thinking
Nov 07, 2022
45 Days of grief Episode 1 | 5 Stages of Grief
Nov 02, 2022
Do you know someone with Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder)?
Oct 13, 2022
What is the treatment for adjustment disorder
Oct 05, 2022
How to Tell If Your Child is Suffering from PTSD | Demystifying the DSM
Sep 29, 2022
How to tell if you have PTSD according to the DSM-5
Sep 22, 2022
5 secret method in raising mentally strong kids
Sep 14, 2022
What is Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder? | How can I help my child with DSED
Sep 09, 2022
What is an Archetype | Exploring Personality Disorders: The Role of Archetypes
Sep 06, 2022
Why do we need to lose our children? | Coping with Grief and Depression: A Mother's Story
Aug 27, 2022
Grief and Your Belief System
Aug 04, 2022
What is Trichotillomania? And how do we TREAT them?
Aug 04, 2022
What is the Mentally Strong Method?
Aug 03, 2022
Hoarding Disorder: What can I do?
Aug 01, 2022
WHAT is OCD and HOW do we TREAT it? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Demystifying the DSM
Jul 29, 2022
WHAT IS MENTAL STRENGTH? And How Do You Teach It? A Free Webinar by Dr. B 2022
Jul 27, 2022
5 DAILY Practices for STRENGTH When You've Lost a Child - Dr. B - 2022
Jul 25, 2022
CONTROLLED GRIEF and Child Loss: Practical Advice on How to Process the Grief of Losing a Child
Jul 22, 2022
BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER: What is it? How can we treat it? Demystifying the DSM with Dr. B 2022
Jul 21, 2022
Loss of a Child: 2 Things You MUST DO When Grieving the Loss of a Child - Dr. B Mentally STRONG 2022
Jul 21, 2022
CREATE a CULTURE of MENTAL STRENGTH in your ORGANIZATION
Jul 13, 2022
ANXIETY - What if it's Medical or Substance Induced? Demystifying the DSM with Dr. B
Jul 11, 2022
HOW TO Raise Mentally STRONG Kids
Jul 08, 2022
Mental Health & The Church - The Mentally STRONG Method
Jul 07, 2022
ANXIETY - What is Generalized Anxiety and how do we treat it? Demystifying the DSM with Dr. B
Jul 06, 2022
ROBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING: How to handle your reaction and collective grief
Jul 01, 2022
SENIORS and GRIEF: How to process grief and find your happy moments
Jun 29, 2022
ROE vs. WADE: What is your story? Dialectical Thinking
Jun 28, 2022
KETAMINE - How to get the most out of your treatments - Dr. B Mentally STRONG
Jun 24, 2022
AGORAPHOBIA - What is it? - How do we treat it? - Demystifying the DSM with Dr. B
Jun 23, 2022
IS KETAMINE SAFE? - Treatment Resistant Depression - Mentally STRONG
Jun 17, 2022
LIVE COURSE: Healing Through the Mentally STRONG Method - What is it? - Dr. B - 2022
Jun 16, 2022
PANIC Disorder - Demystifying the DSM - Mentally STRONG
Jun 14, 2022
When Grief Gets in the Way: Mentally STRONG with Dr. B
Jun 10, 2022
SOCIAL ANXIETY: Demystifying the DSM - Mentally STRONG with Dr. B
Jun 07, 2022
PHOBIAS - Demystifying the DSM: Specific Phobias - 2022 - Systematic Desensitization
Jun 01, 2022
SELECTIVE MUTISM: Demystifying the DSM
May 24, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Separation Anxiety
May 17, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Depressive Disorders (Depressed Mood)
May 10, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
May 03, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)
Apr 26, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Apr 19, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Unspecified Bipolar & Other Types
Apr 12, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Bipolar II
Apr 05, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Bipolar I
Mar 29, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Unspecified Psychosis
Mar 08, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Schizoaffective Disorder
Mar 01, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Schizophrenia
Feb 22, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Brief Psychotic Disorder & Schizophreniform
Feb 15, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Psychotic Disorders - Delusional Disorder
Feb 08, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Adult ADD & ADHD
Feb 01, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: ADHD in Children
Jan 25, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Autism
Jan 18, 2022
Demystifying the DSM: Neurodevelopmental Disorders Intellectual Disability
Jan 11, 2022
Choosing Joy in the Holidays when You Don't Feel It - Mentally STRONG
Dec 21, 2021
Tips on Kids and Holiday Traditions: Raising Mentally STRONG Kids
Dec 14, 2021
Raising Mentally STRONG Kids: Tips on Gift Giving during the Holidays
Nov 30, 2021
How to find Gratitude in Grief
Nov 24, 2021
Grieving a Living Loved One: Addiction
Nov 17, 2021
How to Handle Anticipatory Grief - Mentally STRONG
Nov 09, 2021
How to handle GRIEF and GUILT - Mentally STRONG
Nov 02, 2021
The Mentally STRONG Method: Behaviors and Choices
Sep 14, 2021
The Mentally STRONG Method: Anxiety & Worry
Sep 07, 2021
The Mentally STRONG Method: Negative Thought
Aug 31, 2021
The Mentally STRONG Method: Trauma
Aug 24, 2021
The Mentally STRONG Method: Grief
Aug 21, 2021
The Mentally STRONG Method: Core Connections & Triggers
Aug 20, 2021
Making Time for Your Mental Health
Aug 19, 2021
What to do when you feel OVERWHELMED
Aug 18, 2021
What to do with SHAME & DOUBT
Aug 17, 2021
The Mentally STRONG Method: Special Guest Tatiana Rainey
Aug 16, 2021
How to Work on a Relationship with your Father
Jun 27, 2021
Men and Grief: Special Guest Dr. Francis Bundukamara
Jun 27, 2021
PTSD in Men: Special Guest Kenny Brown
Jun 08, 2021
How to Be Mentally STRONG
May 28, 2021
Mentally STRONG Feature on Our Town Radio Show
May 28, 2021
Tackling Tough Topics: Mass Shootings
May 18, 2021
Raising Mentally STRONG Kids
May 18, 2021
Raising Mentally STRONG Kids! Special Guest: Charlene Walters PhD
May 04, 2021
How We Can Standardize Mental Health Care! Special Guest Carmen Kosicek PMHNP
Apr 27, 2021
CBT as the Standard of Mental Health Care: Special Guest Dr. Fleming MD
Apr 20, 2021
Empowering Women: SPECIAL GUEST JULIA PIMSLEUR
Apr 15, 2021
Empowering Women: Emotional is NOT a bad word!
Apr 07, 2021
Empowering Women: Find your Power
Mar 30, 2021
Empowering Women: The Second Shift
Mar 23, 2021
Change Your Mindset! Charlene Walters MBA PhD Special Guest
Mar 16, 2021
Anticipating Loss: Grieving the loss of a child, anticipatory grief
Mar 09, 2021
Prolonged Loss: Grief of Child Loss
Mar 02, 2021
Sudden and Unexpected Loss: Grieving the Loss of a Child
Feb 24, 2021
Standardize Mental Health Counseling!
Feb 23, 2021
Suicidal as a feeling, NOT an action!
Feb 23, 2021
Standardize Mental Health Treatment with Psychopharmacology!
Feb 12, 2021
Breaking the Mental Health Stigma! Choice Mapping Solutions
Feb 11, 2021
Problems with Mental Health Access: Choice Mapping as a Solution
Feb 10, 2021
Stronger TOGETHER
Feb 09, 2021
Creating a Personal Vision for Your Relationships
Feb 05, 2021
Creating a Personal Vision for Spiritual Health
Feb 03, 2021
The Right Way to Create a Personal Vision for Weight Loss
Feb 02, 2021
Creating a Personal Vision for your Life Work (Career)
Jan 06, 2021
Never Give Up: Spravato's Role in a Healing Journey Through Major Depression (Special Guest)
Dec 22, 2020
Food Series Part 5: The Non-Diet D.I.E.T.
Dec 22, 2020
Food Series Part 6: Orthorexia
Dec 22, 2020
Food Series Part 7: Bulimia
Dec 22, 2020
Food Series Part 8: Anorexia Nervosa
Dec 22, 2020
Food Series Part 9: Emotional Eating
Dec 22, 2020
Food Series Part 4: Do I Have an Eating Disorder
Dec 01, 2020
What to be Thankful for in 2020
Dec 01, 2020
Food Series Part 1: What is Love
Dec 01, 2020
Food Series Part 2: How to Love Yourself
Dec 01, 2020
Food Series Part 3: Food and Family
Dec 01, 2020
Domestic Violence
Oct 28, 2020
Trauma Series Part 1: Trauma and Negative Thought
Oct 28, 2020
Trauma Series Part 2: Trauma and Choices
Oct 28, 2020
Trauma Series Part 3: Trauma and Triggers
Oct 28, 2020
Trauma Series Part 4: Trauma and Substance Abuse
Oct 28, 2020
Trauma Series Part 5: Trauma and Spiritual Conflict
Oct 28, 2020
What If I'm Not Happy?
Oct 26, 2020
Managing Expectations
Oct 23, 2020
Relationships are a Priority
Oct 23, 2020
Mentally STRONG Kids - Relationships
Oct 22, 2020
Love and Boundaries with your Grown Children
Oct 22, 2020
Controlled Grief
Oct 21, 2020
How do you process the world around you?
Oct 21, 2020
All or Nothing Thinking
Oct 20, 2020
When I Make a BIG Mistake
Oct 20, 2020
Are Your Thoughts Limiting Your Potential?
Oct 19, 2020
How to have a Mentally STRONG Brain
Oct 19, 2020
Do I Have ADHD??
Oct 15, 2020
Face your Fears
Oct 14, 2020
Anxiety as a STRENGTH
Oct 13, 2020
Pandemic Parenting BURNOUT
Oct 09, 2020
Who is Dr. B? Courage from Loss
Oct 08, 2020
The BEST Parenting Advice
Oct 07, 2020
Trust in Relationships
Oct 06, 2020
What is Anger Really?
Oct 01, 2020
Comfortable in Your Story
Sep 30, 2020
#NOTANOPTION - Suicide Awareness Month
Sep 28, 2020
When to Seek Professional Help for Mental Health
Sep 28, 2020
Grieving the Loss of a Child
Sep 16, 2020
Protests Racism The Weight of the World Black Lives Matter
Jun 04, 2020
3 Practical Ways that you can Choose Happiness
Jun 01, 2020
Three Signs that you are Ready to Take Control of your Addiction
Jun 01, 2020
Independence - A Mentally STRONG Method Journey
Nov 20, 2019
Rage - A Mentally STRONG Method Journey
Aug 19, 2019
Sobriety - A Mentally STRONG Method Journey
Aug 12, 2019
Worried - A Mentally STRONG Method Journey
Aug 05, 2019
Bipolar - A Mentally STRONG Method Journey
Jul 29, 2019
Mentally STRONG Men
Jul 22, 2019
Sadness - A Mentally STRONG Method Journey
Jul 22, 2019
Frustrated - a Mentally STRONG Method Journey
Jul 22, 2019