Randy Mortensen

God Took Me to Las Vegas

Randy Mortensen

  • Episode 228 – Sydney Reece, LPC – Mind Body Optimization Texas

Episode 228 – Sydney Reece, LPC – Mind Body Optimization Texas

Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Sydney Reece discusses holistic mental health care, breaking stigma, and inspiring stories of recovery in this episode of 'God Took Me to Las Vegas'.
29 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Encouraging
Hopeful

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God Took Me to Las Vegas
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Randy Mortensen
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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health with Sydney Reece

Episode Overview

  • Holistic approach to mental health care is crucial.
  • Breaking down stigma through open conversations.
  • The importance of setting and maintaining boundaries.
  • Pandemic has increased the severity of mental health issues.
  • Legislative changes are needed to protect those seeking help.
People are so capable of change. It always makes me so sad when I hear somebody say, people never change because that's just not true.
Sydney Reece, a Licensed Professional Counselor and VP of Operations at Mind Body Optimization Texas, joins the 'God Took Me to Las Vegas' podcast to discuss the importance of holistic mental health care. Sydney shares her journey from studying biology to becoming a mental health advocate and the challenges she faced along the way. She emphasises the need for comprehensive treatment that looks at both the mind and body, highlighting how interconnected they are.
Sydney talks about the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use, and how her team is working to break down these barriers by encouraging open conversations and creating a supportive community. She also shares a powerful story about a patient who turned his life around after a near-fatal experience, illustrating the potential for change and recovery. If you're looking for an inspiring and honest discussion on mental health and substance use, this episode is a must-listen.