403: Understanding Healing Through Stories: Brooke Marie Bridges

Season 4 of The Ariza Inspire Podcast is all about stories. Stories of people's mental health journeys and the lessons they learned along the way. This week, I sat down with Kristen Harootunian to discuss her mental health journey. Author | Speaker | Holistic Coach: Brooke is dedicated to the intersection of overall wellness and ancestral wisdom. By integrating Earth-based healing, such as herbalism and nature immersion, with evidence-based modalities like somatic and cognitive behavioral therapies, Brooke facilitates a deep, restorative connection between the self and the natural world. Follow Brooke online: Web: https://www.unearthingwellness.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookembridges =============== Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode as well as support docs and resources to aide you on your mental health journey. =============== If you enjoy these conversations, you’ll find deeper support on the Ariza Inspire Co website—from the Resilience Workshop to Emotional First Aid for Crisis Moments, plus workbooks and self-paced resources to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and grow through challenges. Resilience Workshop: https://www.arizainspire.com/resilience-workshop Emotional First Aid Course: https://www.arizainspire.com/emotional-first-aid =============== Thanks for downloading this episode of The Ariza Inspire Podcast, the podcast that breaks down barriers to mental health care with clear, compassionate guidance. Whether you’re brand new to therapy or returning after time away, this season walks you through the entire process step by step. Hosted by Samantha, a mental health professional, each episode combines expert insights with real-world tips to help you take the first step toward emotional wellness. Subscribe now and start your journey with confidence, because taking care of your mental health should be accessible, empowering, and stigma-free. =============== Let's stay connected! Make sure you follow me online for more mental health content, support, ideas, and information. Website: https://arizainspire.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/arizainspireco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Ariza_Inspire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ariza_Inspire Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574563487215 Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/ArizaInspire Email me: [email protected] =============== Hosted by: Samantha Ariza (https://arizainspire.com) Produced by: William Hartz (http://instagram.com/hartzcreative) Music by: "Small Joys" by Aventure. Licensed from Bensound.com, #2241572. Additional music licensed from epidemicsound.com =============== Disclaimer: The Ariza Inspire Podcast is not a replacement for traditional therapy. Therapy is the best tool for self-discovery and gives you the best chance of overcoming challenges in your life. This podcast can be used as a supplement to traditional therapy and as another tool in your journey, which means it is for educational purposes only. This podcast and its content cannot be used to diagnose and/or treat mental health conditions and are not meant to replace medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. Downloading, subscribing to, and/or listening to this podcast, or using the educational materials through Ariza Inspire Co., does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Ariza Counseling LLC or Samantha Ariza, LPC. =============== ©2026 Samantha ArizaSpecial Guest: Brooke Marie Bridges.