In this episode, Katherine speaks with Caleb Thomas, a licensed mental health counselor and the founder of Thomas & Associates. Caleb shares his journey into holistic counseling and his passion for supporting at-risk youth in his community. He also discusses the importance of self-care for health professionals and shares valuable advice for those looking to improve their community's well-being.

About the Guest:
Caleb Thomas is a licensed mental health counselor and the founder of Thomas & Associates, a holistic counseling practice based in Iowa. Caleb is dedicated to supporting at-risk youth and helping individuals achieve their full potential through a mind-body-spirit approach to counseling. He believes that health professionals must prioritize their own well-being in order to provide the best care for their clients. Caleb is a frequent speaker and community leader, and he is committed to improving the well-being of his community through advocacy and education.

"I realized there was a missing component within the mental health field...We were just looking at the symptom and not the person as a whole." - Caleb Thomas

Shownotes:
Introduction (0:00-1:08)
(1:09-6:12) Caleb's journey into holistic counseling
(6:13-13:49) Supporting at-risk youth

(13:50-18:34) Self-care for health professionals

(18:35-20:00)Conclusion

References:
Thomas & Associates: https://www.thomasacc.com/
Caleb Thomas on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/caleb-d-thomas-coralville-ia/477811

About the host: Katherine is a student at the University of Iowa studying Health and Human Physiology. Katherine is part of a team supporting the My City My Health Conference in Iowa City. The conference aims to bring together the University of Iowa and the Iowa City corridor community to discuss health equity programs and collaborations. Interested individuals can register for the conference through www.mycity.health.