Mentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey
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. She also founded the Mentally STRONG Academy. 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 health issues, sharing methods for processing grief, and providing tips for developing mental strength.
Mentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey
Confronting Grief: Dr. B raw and honest storytelling
With remarkable vulnerability, Dr. B shares their journey towards healing, introducing the concept of "controlled grief" as a method of actively engaging with one's pain in a constructive manner. They offer insights into somatic practices and movement as transformative tools for releasing emotional burdens stored in the body.
As the episode unfolds, viewers are invited to witness Dr. B's journey of self-discovery and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss. Their message resonates with universal truths about the human experience of grief, offering hope and inspiration to those navigating their own journey of healing.
This powerful episode serves as a poignant reminder that grief is an integral part of the human experience and that by confronting it with courage and compassion, we can find strength, healing, and ultimately, a renewed sense of purpose.