EP 75: Your Weight Is Not Your Worth

In this episode, Cecille gives a talk to Chevron Corporation about the complexities of seeking mental health support in the Asian~American community. Cecille discusses the unique challenges many Asian~Americans face in acknowledging their own mental health struggles, as well as the barriers to care that contribute to under-utilization of mental health services. Interesting statistics and a short Q&A portion are also included in this presentation.

In this episode, Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP interviews 22yo Martial Artist Victoria Mackey who talks openly about her Asian American & African American roots and the challenges she has faced along the way as an Asian American athlete. A candid conversation about race & mental health and a young woman’s sincere effort to raise mental health awareness and normalize mental health care.

In this episode, host Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP pays homage to her Filipino/a/x culture in honor of Asian-American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month. Cecille highlights the beauty and strengths of the culture, and at the same time, sensitively discusses the challenges and issues unique to her Southeast Asian heritage. Cecille addresses the mental health impact on both Philippine and American born Filipinos/as/x and the role psychotherapy can play in attaining clarity, peace and balance. A special episode that brings plenty of heart and substance to the complexities of the Filipino-American story. MABUHAY!!!

Cecille Ahrens LCSW, CEAP is honored to be a guest at the Across The County radio show with Mr. Noah Dingley on The Answer San Diego 1170/AM/96.1FM. Learn about Cecille’s latest project, a non-profit called PAPILLON WELLNESS, INC. whose vision is to disrupt the way we currently think about non profits and mental health care. Papillon’s mission is to serve those who cannot afford quality mental health care. Papillon is a 501c3 and is based out of San Diego, CA. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit PapillonWellness.Org.

Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP is a guest on The World on Wealth Show with hosts, CA Attorney Gary Quackenbush and Mr. Noah Dingley on The Answer San Diego 1170AM/96.1FM. Cecille talks about a highly effective trauma intervention called EMDR and shares her professional experience and personal views on the pandemic’s impact on our mental health. Lastly, the hosts and Cecille talk about the undeniable relationship between money and our mental health (and vice versa). Gary and Noah are passionate about mental health awareness. Listen up for a fun, funny and very informative episode!

In this episode, San Diego-based psychotherapist Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP talks about the devastating impact and long term effects of emotionally immature parenting (EIP). Learn about the characteristics of EIP and ways to heal and reclaim your personal power.

Despite our basic, biological need for sleep, many Americans are chronically sleep deprived and/or have difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep. Why is that and what can you do about it? And why should you care?

A certain amount of work stress is a part of life, however chronic and excessive workplace stress does not have to be your norm. This type of stress takes a real toll on our lives, including the development of mental health conditions. Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP talks about the real impact of occupational stress and effective ways to cope. Full of practical tips to empower yourself.

Cecille Ahrens, LCSW shares her “Top 5” necessary elements for a healthy and satisfying relationship. Loving relationships need a solid foundation for it to survive and thrive. Healthy relationships require effort, patience, commitment and humility. In the end, we all yearn for love, acceptance and belonging. Here are Cecille’s building blocks for a healthier love, based on her 20+ years of experience working with people from all walks of life, as well as her own personal experiences as a human, wife, mom, daughter, friend, neighbor (etc.), trying to cultivate healthier relationships in her own life.

Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP talks about weight stigma, body shaming and all the big and small ways (micro aggressions) that create harm and perpetuate the false beauty myths. This episode will inspire, inform and discuss ways to push back against the culture, and real ways to reframe your experiences and connect with your body with loving-kindness.