Welcome back to a new podcast episode! So happy you're here. We have special guest Judy guide empaths to understand cognitive behavioral therapy better for the purpose of supporting your mental health journey. We also discuss her amazing self-help books! Here are the topics discussed in this episode:

- Evolution to mental wellness and self help

- Identifying and restructuring cognitive distortions

- The role of self-compassion & self-forgiveness in healing

- Narcissism vs empathy, emotional blockages, authenticity vs perfectionism

- Manifestation vs resilience: Practical tools

Judy has 40 years experience as a psychotherapist in private practice, mental health and corporate trainer, as well as a wellness conference speaker. She is the author of 11 mental health and self-help books and two therapeutic card decks.

Website: www.belmontwellness.com

Author page: amazon.com/author/judithbelmont

Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out now! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for the purpose of growing in self-development. We cover themes pertaining to spirituality & astrology, relationships & dating, mental health & career, and more. From everyone’s favorite Astrologer Valerie Mesa to ADHD Mental Health Coach Brooke Schnittman, to Board-Certified Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman and International Renowned International Spiritual Teacher Guy Finley, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise in the form of offering practical daily mental health guidance for our listeners. We celebrated over 50 inspiring guests and counting in a few months. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us for daily & weekly inspired content & conversation on:

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