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,...

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...

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 w...

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...

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 w...

So many people feel stuck—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—because they’re operating from limiting beliefs, unresolved trauma, and a lack of alignment between their body, mind, and spirit. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with human optimization expert and mindset coach Anthony Cudjo, known as Coach Cudjo, to explore what it truly means to reclaim personal power from the inside out. We dive into Coach Cudjo’s powerful personal jo...

Burnout doesn’t just steal your energy—it robs you of joy, clarity, and purpose. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with Michelle Niemeyer, a former litigation attorney turned Wellness Advocate and founder of Michelle Nehemiah Wellness. After experiencing severe burnout and a life-changing health diagnosis, Michelle reinvented her career to help busy professionals manage stress, reclaim their time, and build lives they love—without sacrifi...

Narcissistic abuse is one of the most confusing and damaging experiences a person can endure. It can chip away at self-esteem, create emotional dependency, and leave survivors questioning their reality. In this transformative episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, speak with Marcia Williams—licensed therapist, recovery coach, and founder of Passage to Peace™—about her personal and professional journey of breaking free from a 30-year marriage to a narcissist an...

The mental and emotional toll of caregiving is often invisible but deeply felt—especially among clinicians and healthcare workers. In this heartfelt and enlightening episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, speak with palliative care physician, author, and educator Dr. Delia Chiaramonte about the unique challenges healers face and how we can support our own well-being while serving others. Drawing from her extensive work in integrative and palliative medicine, D...

What if the secret to longevity, graceful aging, and burnout recovery isn’t found in a prescription pad, but in joy itself? In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, welcome Dr. Nooshin Darvish— an award-winning naturopathic physician and pioneer in regenerative and longevity medicine—to explore the healing power of joy, faith, and feminine energy. We discuss how burnout, chronic illness, and premature aging are often the result of unaddressed emotional a...

In a world full of quick fixes, what if the key to better mental health was simpler—and more human? On this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with psychiatrist Dr. Ahmed Al-Katib for a real conversation on how movement, environment, and authentic connection shape our emotional well-being. Together, we explore why burnout and disconnection are on the rise, how social media fuels anxiety, and why mental fitness matters just as much as mental health...

Physician burnout isn’t just a personal problem—it’s a public health crisis. In this empowering episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, explore the hidden toll of burnout, compassion fatigue, and unprocessed trauma in medicine with my guest, Dr. Erin Hurley—a board-certified physician, certified coach, and founder of Transformational Doc. Drawing from over 20 years in pediatric and child abuse medicine, Dr. Hurley brings powerful insight into how trauma-informe...

Burnout, stress, and early death are becoming far too common among physicians—especially women in healthcare. In this powerful episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, speak with physician advocate, longevity expert, and women's health leader Dr. Beatriz Olson about reclaiming wellness and embracing a long, vibrant life—starting with mind-body alignment and emotional truth. We explore the systemic pressures that cause so many healers to break down physically, em...

Burnout in healthcare isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a systemic crisis that impacts the emotional well-being of providers and the quality of care patients receive. In this powerful episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with Dr. Emma Jones, a pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician, to discuss the emotional toll of working in medicine and the path toward personal renewal. Drawing from her book The Phoenix Blueprint, Dr. Jones shares trans...

Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about authenticity, alignment, and knowing your worth. In this empowering episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with leadership coach and former physician Dr. Denée Choice to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose and confidence—especially as a woman in male-dominated spaces like medicine. Together, we unpack the myths, pressures, and emotional tolls that often keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of ...

Behind every physician who leaves medicine is a story of struggle, resilience, and often, a deeper calling. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, have an insightful conversation with Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur—former gynecologic oncologist turned public health strategist and physician advocate—to discuss the systemic challenges driving the physician exodus and how lived experience can shape transformative change in healthcare. In this episode, you’ll learn: W...

Welcome to Season 16 of The Mental Health and Wellness Show! A new season brings a new focus—and this one is close to my heart. I’m your host, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Season 16 is called The Art of Medicine: Keeping the Passion, Losing the Stress, and it’s all about reconnecting with the soul of why we chose this path in the first place. If you're a physician, nurse, therapist, or healthcare professional feeling emotionally depleted or questioning your purpose, you're not alone—and you're exac...

Is it possible to move from surviving to thriving—and what does it take to truly bridge that gap? In this powerful Season 15 finale of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, challenge you to move beyond awareness and into empowered, intentional action. This season was all about bridging the gap—between medicine and coaching, burnout and balance, knowledge and action. This episode isn’t just a wrap-up—it’s a call to redefine what wellness means and to bridge the final...

Are you overwhelmed with information but struggling to take action when it comes to your wellness journey? In this powerful solo episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, get real about the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. We live in a world that’s information-rich but action-poor. Despite having access to endless mental health tips, self-care hacks, and wellness strategies, many of us are still stuck. This episode is a wake-up call and a...

What does wellness truly mean, and how can coaching transform not just healthcare, but also leadership, mentorship, and personal growth? In this empowering episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, explore how integrating coaching techniques into everyday life—whether you're a physician, coach, or leader—can lead to deeper relationships, personal accountability, and sustainable wellness. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why wellness is about function, energy, and r...