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Trauma Healing & Mental Health Leadership with Wellnest CEO Charlene Dimas-Peinado | ANEW Body Insight Ep. 55
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Welcome to another transformative episode of the ANEW Body Insight Podcast, where psychology, leadership, and community healing intersect. In Episode 55, Dr. Supatra Tovar—clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and wellness expert—welcomes Charlene Dimas-Peinado, President and CEO of Wellnest, and Chair of City Club LA, for a deeply moving conversation on trauma-informed care, self-care for professionals, and building inclusive mental health systems.
With over 30 years of leadership in behavioral health, child welfare, and nonprofit management, Charlene shares her personal journey from social work to the C-suite, providing a compelling lens into how mental health systems can evolve with equity, compassion, and cross-sector collaboration.
🎧 In this episode, you'll discover:
- What trauma-informed care really means and why it must be foundational in mental health
- How ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and intergenerational trauma affect emotional development
- The impact of social determinants of health on communities of color and underserved youth
- Why self-care isn’t selfish—especially for women, leaders, and caregivers
- How Wellnest is revolutionizing access to mental health care in Los Angeles
- The connection between social media, anxiety, and rising youth mental health challenges
- Why collaborative leadership between health, housing, and education sectors is the future of wellness
Charlene also reflects on being a Latina CEO in the behavioral health space, her mission to destigmatize mental health, and her bold vision for accessible and trauma-sensitive care that prioritizes equity, healing, and resilience.
Whether you're a clinician, advocate, nonprofit leader, or simply someone passionate about mental health and social justice, this episode offers insights and inspiration you won’t want to miss.
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For more information about Charlene Dimas-Peinado here are her Social Media links: https://www.wellnestla.org/about/leadership/charlene-dimas-peinado/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlene-dimas-peinado-3a955312 , https://www.facebook.com/charlene.dimaspeinado/
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