Episode 16 | Navigating Difficult Conversations

Written By Holly MacKenna, MD

The BIG EASY'st Ways to Wellness Episode 16

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Fred Sautter, PhD

Spending time together in pandemic pods, discussing decisions related to the 2020 Election, and holiday planning all have people on edge. Join host and Integrative Psychiatrist Holly MacKenna with Psychologist and Family Therapist Fred Sautter as they discuss how to have difficult conversations and make space for one another in a trauma informed way while remaining true to your values. 

Holly MacKenna, MD

Holly MacKenna, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist who has been in practice for over 20 years. She is fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine and specializes in providing whole person care to those who have experienced psychological trauma and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. MacKenna is certified in auricular acupuncture and distance Reiki. She is also a Facilitator trained by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

Dr. MacKenna spends part of her time developing her new integrative psychiatry private practice, Dara Wellness, which is based in New Orleans and serves patients throughout the Gulf Coast utilizing both in-person and telemedicine experiences. She is a speaker with #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement and has spoken for organizations such as The Golden State Warriors and Chicago Wolves. She is a regular contributor to Fox 8 NOLA TV in New Orleans.

Dr. MacKenna is a published contributing author and is currently writing a book about bringing the Divine Feminine back into medicine as a healer.

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