MIND SALAD - EPISODE 18 - Carlos Villafan

Carlos Villafan LPC is a counselor in Colorado Springs, CO at Mind Renewal Behavioral Health Services. He explores the challenges and encouragement foreseen in the Latino/Latina Community it pertains to mental health .
Originally Aired: 9/7/21

Mind Salad - Episode 17 - Kyle Brigman

On this episode, Mental Health Therapist Kyle Brigman talks about the concepts of self esteem, self worth, the relationship between the two and how they impact the overall sense of value in our life.
Sponsored by Project Ember Counseling
Originally aired on 8-29-21

Mind Salad - Episode 16 -Yakitta Renfrow

Today's topic centers around Foster Care. Yakitta Renfroe talks with Danielle Patterson a Social Worker with The Patterson Center for Resiliency and a foster parent.  She shares her background and offers insights into being a foster parent, the challenges and  what it means to her.
Sponsored by New Beginnings Therapy and Healing LLC
Originally aired on 8-22-21 

Mind Salad - Episode 15 - Lexi Ellis

Your host on this episode of Mind Salad is Lexi Ellis with her guest Stephen Banta, a mental health therapist with Into Freedom Counseling, with a discussion on the effects that the stay at home orders and Pandemic fear have had on couples and families.
Sponsored by Into Freedom Counseling
Originally aired on 8-15-21

MIND SALAD - EPISODE 14 - Carlos Villafan

Don't stress out! On this episode of Mind Salad, your host Carlos Villafan talks about stress.  What is stress, how does it manifest itself, how to deal with stress and how to manage stress in our daily lives. 
Sponsored by Mind Renewal Behavioral Health Services
Originally aired on 8-8-21

Mind Salad - Episode 13 - Kyle Brigman

This episode is centered around the topic of Perspectives. Kyle's special guests are his children Mikah, Hannah and Zane who talk about their life and memories of living on a ranch in New Mexico to their life now in Colorado and sharing their thoughts on their relationships with their parents and friends.
Sponsored by Project Ember Counseling 
Originally aired on 8-1-21

Mind Salad - Episode 12 -Yakitta Renfroe

On this episode of Mind Salad, your host Yakitta Renfroe continues the discussion of "Truths: Racial Focus Within the Family and Community", with returning guests Brenda and Elise who share their thoughts and emotions within that dynamic.
Sponsored by New Beginnings Therapy & Healing, LLC
Originally aired on 7-25-21

Mind Salad - Episode 11 - Lexi Ellis

On this episode of Mind Salad, Lexi's topic centers around Teens and Mental Health.  She relates her own personal experiences as a teen and examines the risk factors for teen suicide and the symptoms that may a sign of deeper issues for teenagers.
Sponsored by Into Freedom Counseling
Originally aired on 7-18-21 
 

Mind Salad - Episode 10 - Carlos Villafan

On this episode, Carlos wraps up the topics of Grief and Accelerated Resolution Therapy from his first two installments with a conversation with close friend Alan Gaines on his personal story of loss, grief, acceptance and healing.  
Sponsored by Mind Renewal Behavioral Health Services
Originally aired on 7-11-21

Mind Salad - Episode 9 - Kyle Brigman

On this episode of Mind Salad, Kyle has a discussion with clinician and colleague Jeremy Rogers, owner and founder of Colorado Motion on his work with teens through Experiential Counseling and their work together.
Sponsored by Project Ember Counseling
Originally aired on 7-4-21

MIND SALAD - EPISODE 8 -Yakitta Renfroe

This episode of Mind Salad, a diverse discussion of mental wellness centers on a discussion of Our Truths; the racial focus within the family and community with special guests Brenda and Elise who talk about their viewpoints and upbringing with your host Yakitta Renfroe.
Sponsored by New Beginnings Therapy and Healing LLC
Originally aired on 6-27-21
 

Mind Salad - Episode 7 - Lexi Ellis

This episode of Mind Salad features Lexi Ellis from Into Freedom Counseling and her guest, fellow mental health clinician, Army veteran and colleague David Franks with a discussion on veteran's mental health issues.
Sponsored by Into Freedom Counseling
Originally aired on 6-20-21

Mind Salad with Carlos Villafan - Episode 6

On his second installment, Carlos Villafan of Mind Renewal Behavioral Therapy discusses another trauma therapy modality called Accelerated Resolution Therapy or A.R.T and it's benefits in mental wellness.
Sponsored by Mind Renewal Behavioral Therapy
Originally aired on 6-12-21

Mind Salad with Kyle Brigman - Episode 5

On this episode of Mind Salad, a weekly discussion on mental wellness topics, your host Kyle Brigman explores The Why of who we are and how it applies to himself and his clients. Plus a clip from author and motivational speaker Simon Sinek.
Sponsored by Project-Ember Counseling
Originally aired on 6-6-21

Mind Salad with Yakitta Renfroe - Episode 4

On her first episode of Mind Salad, Yakitta Renfrow engages in a discussion about mental wellness in the African-American home and a Q&A with guests Adam and Star who share their stories and insights.
Sponsored by New Beginnings Healing and Therapy LLC
Originally aired on 5-30-21

Mind Salad with Lexi Ellis - Episode 3

Mind Salad with Carlos Villafan - Episode 2

Carlos Villafan relates his thoughts on grief, how to identify it and how it manifests itself.  He's also discussing a method for recovering from grief.  This edition of Mind Salad is presented by Mind Renewal Behavioral Health Services.
Originally Aired: 5/16/21

Mind Salad - Episode 1

Introducing Mind Salad, a diverse discussion about mental wellness airing Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m.  Mind Salad features four counselors each with a unique story, life experience and mental health approach.  In this edition you'll meet all four beginning with Into Freedom Counseling's, Lexi Ellis.  Then Project Embers', Kyle Bridgman; New Beginnings Therapy and Healing's, Yakitta Renfroe and finally, Mind Renewal Behavioral Health's, Carlos Villafan. 
Listen Now to learn about the counselors and this innovative and diverse approach to mental wellness, its importance to you and to the community.  Learn why you should never be afraid to seek help and how to get help when you need it.
Questions?  Need help?
Reach Lexi here:  (720) 255-9283Carlos here:  (719) 465-2582Kyle here:  (719) 246-5693Yakitta here:  (719) 428-6024
Please note:  if you're experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911.