Friday Apr 18, 2025

Redefining Healing: Dr. Kathryn Satyukov on Mindfulness, Mental Health & the 5 M’s Approach

In this eye-opening episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Dr. Kathryn Satyukov, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and founder of Rising Sun Mental Health. From a life-changing mountaineering expedition in Alaska to pioneering holistic telehealth care across Arizona and California, Dr. Kathryn shares her unique journey into mental wellness. She unpacks her integrative framework—the 5 M’s of mental health—mindfulness, mastery, medication, movement, and meaningful engagement—and how these tools empower patients beyond traditional medication. Together, they discuss burnout, teen anxiety, the impact of social media, and why community and nature are essential for healing.

About the Guest: Dr. Kathryn Satyukov is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and founder of Rising Sun Mental Health, a telehealth practice serving Arizona and California. Her approach blends evidence-based medicine with holistic wellness, offering a mindful path to healing for teens and adults. Her clinical philosophy is shaped by her rich life experience—including a transformative all-women’s mountaineering trip in Alaska.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nature and clarity can be catalysts for radical life change.

  • Medication is just one part of a broader, integrative mental health approach.

  • The 5 M’s—Mindfulness, Mastery, Medication (including nutrition), Movement, and Meaningful Engagement—offer a practical, empowering framework for healing.

  • Teens today need safe spaces, digital boundaries, and engaging hobbies to thrive.

  • Community is a powerful protective factor in mental wellness.

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