Today, Samantha sits down and chats with Jon Anderson about his own mental health journey growing up and now as a mental health professional.

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Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode, as well as support docs and resources to aid you on your mental health journey.

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Hosted by: Samantha Ariza (https://arizainspire.com)
Produced by: William Hartz (http://instagram.com/hartzcreative)
Music by: "Small Joys" by Aventure. Licensed from Bensound.com, #2241572. Additional music licensed from epidemicsound.com

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Disclaimer:
The Ariza Inspire Podcast is not a replacement for traditional therapy. Therapy is the best tool for self-discovery and gives you the best chance of overcoming challenges in your life. This podcast can be used as a supplement to traditional therapy and as another tool in your journey, which means it is for educational purposes only.

This podcast and its content cannot be used to diagnose and/or treat mental health conditions and are not meant to replace medical, clinical or professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. Downloading, subscribing to and/or listening to this podcast, or using the educational materials through Ariza Inspire Co., does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Ariza Counseling LLC or Samantha Ariza, LPC.

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Special Guest: Jon Anderson.