Mentally STRONG with Dr. B
About Dr. B
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D., PMHNP has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2000, gaining extensive experience over the last several decades. Her medical career began as an Army Medic before attending nursing school and receiving a master’s degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Florida International University (FIU). She went on to receive a doctorate in Education at Nova Southeastern University. From there, she launched the first Mentally STRONG Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO which is committed to access and serves over 7,000 patients. Today, when she’s not at the clinic attending to her patients, Dr. B dedicates a large portion of her time to speaking about mental strength, sharing her proprietary Mentally STRONG Method, and providing tips for developing mental strength.
Mentally STRONG with Dr. B
Latest Episodes
Overcoming Caregiver Burnout, Toxic Resilience & Chronic Depression: Pam Sandler’s Story
When we go through heavy trauma or the continuous, exhausting cycle of caretaking, people love to throw clichés at us claiming "everything happens for a reason" or "this will just make you stronger." But the truth is, we all have an absolute br...
Reprogramming Your Mind for Success, Overcoming Early Anxiety & Young Entrepreneurship: Julissa Bruzon’s Story
When you look at someone experiencing massive success at a young age, it’s easy to assume they have it all figured out. But behind the business metrics is often a very real, exhausting battle with anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure to perfor...
Chemical Imbalance vs. Survival Response: Navigating C-PTSD, Bipolar & Self-Agency
Have you ever looked at the anxiety, depression, or chaos in your mind and wondered if it’s a chemical imbalance or a survival response to what you’ve been through? In this Q&A episode, Dr. B addresses a letter from a high-functioning survi...
Overcoming Burnout, Rebuilding After Loss & Becoming the CEO of Your Life: Hülya Kurt’s Story
In this conversation, Dr. B sits down with global career coach Hülya Kurt, who built her career from secretary to corporate manager before completely reinventing her life following redundancy and the sudden loss of her husband.Together, ...
Why "Time Heals All Wounds" Is a Lie (And What Actually Works)
We’ve all been told the lie that time heals all wounds, but if you are carrying a deep emotional wound, you know that simply letting days pass doesn’t stop the pain. After losing her three children and her husband, Dr. B learned firsthand that ...