Bridging the East and West in Mental Health w/ Kerri Lambert #45

In this podcast, I welcome Kerri Lambert, a licensed social worker, yoga teacher, and mental health therapist who is bridging the gap between Eastern and Western methods in mental health. They discuss their shared connections, the transformative power of a 200-hour yoga teacher training, and the depth in yogic philosophy beyond simply physical postures. Kerri shares her journey from a chaotic upbringing to becoming a supportive, specialized therapist, highlighting pivotal moments along the path, including her discovery of yoga. Joe and Kerri also delve into the overlap between Eastern and Western approaches to healing, the shift towards holistic mental health therapies, and the critical role of mindfulness in overall wellness. While discussing the rapidly changing field of mental health, they emphasize the need for slowing down and intentional self-care in a fast-paced world. Kerri Lambert is a licensed clinical social worker, trained in several therapeutic modalities in the clinical world. She has worked as a mental health therapist for 12 years, working with children, adults, groups and families. Kerri is also a 200 hour trained yoga teacher who finds that the yoga world overlaps her therapeutic world in many ways. Kerri serves as an adjunct instructor for the Masters of Social Work program at Salisbury University, helping students train to become the next generation of helpers. | Connect with Kerri | IG: kerrilambertyoga | Connect with Joe | Sign up for coaching and classes here:  https://beacons.ai/garnation Intuitive Coaching:  https://www.joegarner.net/ Join my community to gain access to ascension-related articles, channeled information, monthly Q&A sessions, and more at https://joegarner.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/garnation/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzxXIK5MP1pceiX-9QjxGA 00:45 Introduction and Guest Presentation 01:11 How the Host and Guest Met 01:44 The Impact of Yoga Teacher Training 03:40 Kerri's Personal Journey and Current Role 07:51 The Overlap of Eastern and Western Approaches to Mental Health 09:03 The Evolution of Mental Health Theories 13:10 The Role of EMDR in Mental Health Therapy 17:57 The Connection Between Mindfulness and Mental Health 25:56 Creating a Safe Space in the Mind 26:24 The Power of Trauma Reprocessing 27:21 The Role of Therapist in Healing 27:38 The Power of Self-Healing 28:45 The Impact of Mindfulness Practices 29:40 Personal Experience with Talk Therapy 32:09 The Importance of Open Communication in Therapy 33:38 The Future of Mental Health 35:54 The Role of Community in Mental Health 41:51 Maintaining Sanity in a Fast-Paced World 45:09 The Journey of Meditation 45:58 Closing Thoughts