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The Wellness Pie Shop podcast is an informal conversation exploring the intersection of values with real life. Hosts Dina Seerden and Sumaya Dinglasan, are genuinely curious about what makes their guests unique in their life’s journey and how they came to understand why they are who they are, and who they want to become. This is a space for our listeners to question the cultural/societal/familial rules (read values) and expectations of themselves, by hearing stories of others who share a common experience.
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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Dina and Sumaya continue their fascinating conversation with playwright and former Marine, Stan Mayer. Listen as they discuss whether all values are positive, or if negative emotions, like hate or anger, can also be values.
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
In this episode of the Wellness Pie Shop, Sumaya and Dina talk to Stan Mayer, playwright and former US Marine, about the dichotomy between serving in the highly structured environment of the U.S. military and the strength of force behind the absolute need to write and create. How do the realities of war change one's values and how do those values change again as one shifts back into civilian life?
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Sumaya and Dina discuss guests who have been on the show and guests they hope to have on the show. Do you have someone you'd think would make a great guest? DM us and give us a name! Anyone who suggests a guest who agrees to appear on our show will get some great Wellness Pie Swag!
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
How does informed consent relate to grief, oncology, relationships, sex and the many places that those intersect? Defining values in a different way, therapist Cara Allen explores these issues and more in our latest episode!
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Is gratitude necessarily tied to happiness? Is it possible to maintain true honesty with yourself and others? Dina and Sumaya talk with Candice Beaton, LCSW, a therapist in private practice about her thoughts related to these values.
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Sharon Lucas, LCSW, joins Dina and Sumaya to talk about the importance of infusing personal values in our work. Building a business on values can create a model of success that truly puts staff and clients/customers first! Hear how Sharon defines her values and instilled them in her work to create the first AIDS Hospice in Orange County, CA, a consulting firm, and her ongoing mental health practice.
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
The Wellness Pie Shop was closed for the summer while we renovated our format and recommitted ourselves to bringing our listeners the best content we can provide.
In this episode, Dina and newly minted, full-time cohost, Sumaya, discuss what they see as important components to keep in the podcast and new areas to explore. Throughout their discussion you will find both humor and sincerity when it comes to addressing individual values and the humanness we all share.
Welcome back!
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Rachel is back and in this episode, we explore ways in which we continually transform our authentic selves. Learn how Elliott overcame her fears of being "too big" and allowed her true self to lean into a space of greater self-love and personal truth.
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Dina Seerden and guest host, Sumaya Dinglasan talk with 15 year old Chloe Agostini to discover how values show up in the life of a teenager.
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Dina and guest host, Sumaya Dinglasan, talk values, goals, and using a global pandemic to pause and explore what is most meaningful to high school student, Emma Lafleur. This conversation is a thought-provoking discussion with an extremely insightful and poised 16-year old.