**Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Register for my FREE NeuroCycle workshop (Feb 27th!): https://neurocycle.eventbrite.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: When we think of mental health, we often do so on an individual level—mental health is a personal, private matter. But mental health is also a public health issue, as I discuss on this podcast with writer, speaker, therapist and wellness coach Minaa B. We talk about how justice and community work is vital mental health work, how to ask for help and overcome the guilt and shame of seeking help, how to recognize and set boundaries, how to stick to your boundaries, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-ask-for-help-deal-with-feelings-of-being-burden-how-set-boundaries-with-yourself-others-healing-intergenerational-trauma-with-minaa-b For more info on Minna B. see: https://www.minaab.com https://www.instagram.com/minaa_b/ OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Jenni Kayne, my favorite online store, which has a beautiful selection of clothes and home goods that will become your favorite forever pieces! Get 15% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://jennikayne.com. -Munk Pack, a company that makes delicious, low sugar, natural snacks that taste great and are great for your mind and body! Get 20% off your first purchase with the code DRLEAF at checkout: https://munkpack.com. -NOOM, a great way to develop healthier habits, reduce your risk of chronic health problems, reverse disease, and foster a healthier relationship with yourself and others! I love using NOOM to keep track of my exercise routine and make sure I am eating well every day. For your special offer see: noom.com/DRLEAF. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:47 Why Minaa B. does what she does, and why mental health work is more than just working on your own issues 3:00 Why social justice work is mental health work 14:15 How self-care and community care are related 25:10 Why racism is a public health issue 31:30 How to heal from intergenerational trauma 20:45 Why it is okay to be the problem 43:10 How to ask for help 52:00 Why boundaries are important when helping others ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.