The Mental Health & Wellness Show

Burnout isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a signal that something in your life is out of alignment. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with empowerment psychologist, wellness consultant, and seven-time author Dr. Rosenna Bakari to explore how high-functioning individuals can reclaim their energy, clarity, and purpose by focusing on alignment and self-centeredness rather than external validation.
Dr. Bakari shares insights from her latest book, Seven Exits: Leave Behind What No Longer Serves You, a transformative framework designed especially for high-functioning individuals who appear strong, capable, and successful on the outside, yet feel disconnected, depleted, or unfulfilled on the inside. Together, we unpack why traditional help-seeking models often fail high achievers and how lived experience, self-awareness, and alignment are essential to sustainable well-being and leadership.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why burnout is often a sign of misalignment rather than personal failure, especially for high-functioning individuals
What self-centering truly means—and how it builds resilience, agency, and emotional wellness without selfishness
The Seven Exits framework and how releasing patterns like hyper-ego, silence, and stagnant relationships restores clarity and peace
How alignment and wholeness—not chasing passion or purpose—create sustainable fulfillment and effective leadership
How to recognize when it’s time to exit a situation with wisdom, self-trust, and emotional empowerment
Dr. Rosenna Bakari helps high-functioning individuals cultivate alignment, self-trust, and personal freedom. Her work blends lived experience, mental wellness, and holistic strategies to guide people toward authentic leadership, self-centered practices, and sustainable well-being.
Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, for a transformative conversation with Dr. Bakari on alignment, self-trust, and reclaiming your power so you can lead, live, and thrive from the inside out.

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Marketing can make or break a business—especially in healthcare and service-based professions where trust, timing, and connection matter. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with marketing strategist and Rev Key founder John Sanders to explore how businesses — especially healthcare and service-based professionals — can transform their visibility, conversions, and long-term sustainability through smart, data-driven marketing.
From AI-powered advertising to improving lead follow-up systems, John breaks down the real reasons businesses struggle to grow and how outdated marketing habits can create both financial and psychological stress. Whether you’re a therapist, physician, lawyer, or small business owner, this conversation highlights why modern marketing requires more than a website and a few social posts — it demands strategy, consistency, and a willingness to evolve.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why ineffective marketing creates financial and psychological stress—and how to fix the most common mistakes businesses make with Google Ads and SEO.
How AI and Performance Max ads can improve visibility across Google, YouTube, Gmail, and Maps, helping practices attract the right clients faster.
Why lead response time is one of the biggest predictors of revenue, and how a simple system can prevent you from losing potential clients every day.
The importance of understanding client lifetime value, starting small with ad spend, and scaling only when your systems can support growth.
Why successful marketing requires a multi-layered approach, including SEO, social media, paid ads, and a responsive internal workflow that nurtures trust.
John Sanders brings years of experience helping therapists, dentists, chiropractors, lawyers, and local service businesses grow with transparent, honest, and data-driven marketing. Through Rev Key, he advocates for strategies that are measurable, ethical, and aligned with real human behavior—not gimmicks or guesswork.
Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and John Sanders for a grounded and insightful conversation on how AI, smart marketing, and better business systems can reduce stress, improve conversions, and help values-driven professionals thrive in a competitive digital world.

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True healing in mental health goes beyond managing symptoms—it requires understanding, reconnecting, and integrating the root experiences that shape who we are. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist Estefana Johnson to explore how trauma-informed care and critical memory integration (CMI) can transform lives.
Estefana shares insights from over two decades of clinical practice and her work training other clinicians, emphasizing the importance of personal experience, self-awareness, and empathy in effectively supporting clients. Together, we discuss how reconnecting with authentic memories and addressing the root causes of mental health challenges can empower individuals to reclaim agency over their lives and experience true wholeness.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why clinician self-awareness and lived experience enhance trauma-informed care and empathy
How critical memory integration (CMI) restores authentic self and personal agency
The benefits of holistic, individualized mental health approaches for lasting healing
How culture, generational trauma, and personal narratives impact mental wellness
Strategies to embrace discomfort, build resilience, and foster self-compassion
Estefana Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist who has dedicated over 20 years to supporting people through complex trauma and mental health challenges. As the Director of Clinical Training for ARISE Alliance Institute, she trains clinicians in trauma-informed care and CMI, emphasizing the importance of authentic, experience-based practice. Her approach empowers both practitioners and clients to recognize the power within themselves and to build healing from the inside out.
Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Estefana Johnson for a deep, empowering conversation about trauma, self-connection, and authentic healing. Whether you are a clinician, a caregiver, or someone seeking personal growth, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration to transform mental health care and reclaim your sense of wholeness.

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Stress, anxiety, and burnout don’t happen in isolation—they are often rooted in deeper challenges around faith, purpose, and community. On this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, talk with Christian leadership and mental health coach Eric Gilbert about how faith, intentional action, and community support can help individuals overcome stress, build resilience, and create a life of meaning and purpose.
Eric shares how his experiences have shaped his approach to helping others find clarity, confidence, and peace. Together, we discuss practical strategies for managing anxiety, strengthening family relationships, and integrating faith into daily life for mental and emotional wellness.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How faith acts as a stabilizing force in managing anxiety, stress, and fear-based patterns, and how to integrate it into daily wellness practices
The importance of aligning relationships—with family, friends, and work—with your personal vision to prevent burnout and support long-term growth
Strategies for balancing family life and parenting with career responsibilities while maintaining intentionality, presence, and emotional connection
Practical tools for managing stress through nervous system regulation, self-care practices, and community accountability
How to embrace courageous action, make necessary life changes, and create a supportive environment for personal and spiritual growth
Eric Gilbert is a Christian leadership and mental health coach and founder of Rising Calm, with over 15 years of experience and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has helped hundreds of professionals and young adults break free from anxiety, burnout, and fear-based living by combining neuroscience, faith, and bold action to cultivate unwavering confidence and purpose.
Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Eric Gilbert for an insightful conversation on the transformative power of faith, community, and resilience—and discover actionable steps to reclaim peace, purpose, and well-being in your life.

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Welcome to Season 17 of The Mental Health and Wellness Show.
This season marks a deeper and more intentional shift in how we talk about success, stress, and sustainability. I’m your host, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and this season is titled From Burnout to Clarity. I’ll be joined by an inspiring lineup of guests—from high-performing professionals to wellness experts and individuals with lived experience—as we explore what it truly takes to thrive in demanding lives without losing yourself along the way.
This season is for those who look capable on the outside but feel depleted on the inside. Together, we will examine the beliefs, patterns, and pressures that drive burnout and keep us stuck in cycles of overworking and self-neglect. These conversations are about moving beyond quick fixes and toward real clarity, alignment, and sustainable well-being.
In this season, we will explore:
Reclaiming time and energy without returning to burnout
Real burnout recovery stories across high-pressure professions
Why traditional ideas of work-life balance fall short
Mindset shifts that support emotional resilience and mental fitness
How to integrate wellness into high-performance lifestyles
How to design a life you don’t need to escape from
We kick off the season with a deep dive into the foundation of burnout—your relationship with yourself. We’ll explore the beliefs, patterns, and identities that quietly shape how you show up, how you manage stress, and why exhaustion appears even when everything looks fine on the outside. This episode sets the foundation for the entire season by inviting honest self-reflection, awareness, and the first steps toward realignment and recovery.
Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and take the first step toward reclaiming your energy, your purpose, and your life—let’s redefine burnout together.