Meet the Hosts: Psychologist, Therapist & Transition Coach Talk Mental Health | Pause the Noise

Welcome to the first episode of Pause the Noise — a space where we slow down the chaos of everyday life and give ourselves permission to reflect and reset.In this introductory episode, meet the three voices behind the show:Dr. Sarah Nicolas, PhD (@DrSaarahThePsych) – Trauma psychologist and owner of Tampa Counseling & Wellness and founder of Liberty Evaluations specializing in trauma and evidence-based mental health practices.Brian Stokes, MSW (@BrianLamarStokes) – Therapist and social worker focused on helping men, fathers, and couples build stronger emotional lives and healthier families. Lena Wilson (@CoachLenaWilson) – Transition and grief coach helping women navigate major life changes with clarity and resilience.Together, they bring three powerful perspectives: psychology, therapy, and coaching. This podcast was created to cut through the noise of everyday stress, social pressures, and mental overload. Each episode will explore real-life challenges, reflect on the bigger picture, and offer practical tools to help you move forward.Whether you're navigating grief, transitions, relationships, personal growth, or mental health challenges, this space is designed to help you feel seen, supported and equipped with tools to grow. This is Pause the Noise — where reflection meets real-life solutions. 00:00 Welcome to Pause the Noise00:30 How the Hosts Met01:30 Lena Wilson – Transition & Grief Coach Journey07:17 Dr. Sarah Nicolas – Trauma Psychologist Story15:03 Brian Lamar Stokes – Therapist for Men & Families20:00 Why This Podcast Exists22:20 Mental Health Tools We Use With Clients27:00 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing28:13 Closing: Reflect & Reset