About this episode

Dr. Asia Lyons interviews Khiara Mills Mills about her journey in education and mental health, focusing on the importance of setting boundaries for personal and professional healing.

In this episode, Dr. Asia Lyons interviews Khiara Mills Mills, a licensed therapist and former school counselor, about her journey through education, mental health, and personal growth. Mills shares how setting boundaries became a cornerstone of her healing, both professionally and personally. She discusses the challenges of working in behavioral schools, the importance of self-care and core values, and how grief and resilience shaped her path. Listeners will gain practical insights on wellness, the power of boundaries, and supporting Black educators in schools.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Asia Lyons

Guest: Khiara Mills Mills

Topics covered

• mental health
• personal growth
• setting boundaries
• self-care
• resilience
• supporting Black educators

Keywords

• boundaries
• healing
• mental health
• self-care
• Black educators
• resilience
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: behavioral schools

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