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.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 256
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Anger and Grief - Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster
Grieving the loss of a loved one is a natural, but often extremely difficult and painful process. It brings about a range of emotions that we may not always know how to cope with, and one of the most…
How To Deal With Rumination Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide
In DR. Cristi Bundukamara's video about Rumination Syndrome, you'll gain insight into a condition that affects many people, often without them even knowing it. Through her informative and interactive…
From Heartbreak to Healing: Dr. B's Courageous Journey of Overcoming Loss with Controlled Grief
Discover the power of controlled grief with Dr. B as she shares her transformative journey of healing after the heartbreaking loss of her children. In this eye-opening and profoundly moving YouTube v…
"Craving the Unusual: Dr. B Dishes Out the Truth Behind the PICA Eating Disorder!"
In Dr. B's informative YouTube video about PICA, an eating disorder in which a person eats non-food items, She covers the definition of PICA and its potential causes and consequences. They discuss ho…
How Self-Movement Can Help You Process Grief
Our bodies are much more than skin and bone - they're made of energy, too! That's why Eastern medicine places such importance on our energies. They understand that if we don't tend to issues at the s…
Why the spiritual self is crucial in the grieving process?
1. When did you first realize that you were more than your physical body?
2. What was the experience or event that led you to explore your spiritual self?
3. How do you define "spiritual self"?
4. Do…
Self-regulation and grief
Self-regulation is an important part of managing grief. It involves recognizing and managing your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in response to difficult situations. Through self-regulation, we ca…
The Grief Journey Continued Episode 21 | Self-care and grief
Grieving is a difficult process that can take an emotional toll on an individual. It is important to practice self-care during this time in order to manage the physical, mental, and emotional impacts…
The Grief Journey Continued
Through these posts Dr. B found comfort in knowing that others could relate to her pain; more importantly, though, she realized there was beauty in expressing yourself truthfully even when it hurts …
45 Days of grief EPISODE 19 | Grief recovery
No matter the type or size of your grief, John W. James and Russell Friedman have laid out a path to healing in their powerful guide The Grief Recovery Handbook: Action Program for Moving Beyond Deat…
45 Days of grief EPISODE 18 | grief day by day
About Grief Day by Day: Simple Practices and Daily Guidance for Living With Loss has been designed to provide readers with guidance and assistance in managing their grief. This inspiring book offers …
45 Days of Grief EPISODE 17 | Trajectories of grief
Dr. Bonanno's theory of grieving presents a more optimistic outlook on the status quo of human grief and trauma reactions since Sigmund Freud nearly a century ago. This research found psychological r…
45 Days of grief EPISODE 16 | Grief styles
Today, our conversation will explore the ever-changing landscape of grief. We'll compare and contrast how men versus women tackle sorrowful times - but not without an understanding that each situatio…
45 Days of grief EPISODE 15 | Grief and Attachment Continuing Bonds
Continuing Bonds by Dennis Klass, Phyllis Silverman, and Steven Nickman is an excellent choice if you're looking for a helpful and insightful book on grief. This book offers readers a wealth of infor…
45 Days of grief EPISODE 14 | Grief and Attachment
What would you do if you lost your child? This is a question that many parents dread, and for good reason – it's a nightmare scenario. Grief is a natural response to loss, but for some parents, the p…
45 Days of grief Episode 13 | The Grieving Brain by Mary Francis O Connor
The Grieving Brain is an insightful examination of what happens in our brains when we are faced with death and loss. Through her research-backed approach, Mary Francis O'Connor provides readers not o…
45 Days of Grief Episode 12 | Grief Work Theory by Sigmund Freud
In this video, we take a look at Sigmund Freud's Grief Work Theory. This theory is based on the idea that in order to move on from a loss, we must first process our grief. We'll discuss the four stag…
45 Days of Grief Episode 11 | Episode Complicated Grief H.E.A.L.I.N.G. and D.E.R.A.I.L.E.R.S
Grief is a complicated process that doesn't follow set rules or stages. You may wonder if you're "doing it right," what exactly you should be feeling, and when. Grief is unique to everyone who experi…
45 Days of grief Episode 10 | The Dual Process Model of Grief
Have you experienced the death of a loved one? If so, you may be familiar with the dual-process model of bereavement. This video briefly introduces the dual process model and explains how it can help…
45 Days of grief Episode 9 | Special Guest Charlene Walters on Processing Grief - Loss of a Spouse
In this video, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara interviews her friend Charlene Walters about the process of grieving the loss of a spouse. They discuss the different stages of grief, how to cope with them, and…