What does it mean to have crippling anxiety and panic attacks? My guest today is K.C. Poitras (https://www.instagram.com/kcpoitrasauthor/?hl=en) . She knows this struggle first hand. She would struggle to leave the house, but with the strength and courage to ask for help, slowly learned how to cope with these feelings.…
In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Yap Chan, (https://sheenayapchan.com/) an Asian woman, who is helping Asian break out of their shells and live their lives with confidence. Sheena is the author of two books, and has her own podcast called The Tao of Self Confidence (https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com/) ,…
I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Gina Heumann, who tells the story of her son, who has RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder through dignity, passion, and humor, delivering a message of inspiration, hope, and healing. She has spoken to change access to mental health via affordable health insurance coverage in…
Where is God? This is part of the discussion Reverend Pitts (https://www.aleecheapitts.com) one evening. She described her experience with trauma growing up, and how her relationship with God led her to forgiveness and peace. But, she is not a passive woman, she absolutely describes her feelings, experiences and observations with…
You decide. You decide to walk forward on the dusty and dark path through tragedy. There is no guarantee for when the sunshine will penetrate your heart again. But, each step forward pulls you towards light. Shannon Dingle (http://www.shannondingle.com/blog) describes her story of abuse, tragedy, love, and loss with her…
I had the pleasure of speaking to Precious Brady-Davis (https://preciousbradydavis.com/) on afternoon in July 2021. She recently published her book, I Have Always Been Me, (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M6185WW/ref=apubna_br_gs_26644_tx_1_br_2107_a) in which she describes her childhood in great depth. She was abandoned... several times but key parental figures in her life. She realized that…
My eyes blink rapidly while the rest of my face goes blank, and my body just goes limp. Why? I realize that I still have a minimum of 2-3 loads of laundry to do, meal prep to complete for a few days, so I can build more "time" into the…
Peacemaker Peacekeepers We have heard of these terms, and we tend to know who keeps the peace, and who disrupts it. But, is that "assignment" healthy for us? Have you ever heard of the term Shock-Absorber? I had never heard of this term prior to reading Dr. Caroline's Leaf's Blog.…
Are you friends with your hormones? Did you ever feel that you needed to be? As women, we are often called "hormonal" if we make certain comments, or if we are perceived as "having an attitude." Sometimes, we state to ourselves that we are feeling "hormonal." What does this mean…
There are so many words and quotes that we can review, post and save when we are looking to stay connected to our purpose. But, what is one word that can pull all of that together quickly? Listen to this podcast, to hear the word from the author William Ernest…
This is Part 2 of the interview with Emily Lauren Dick, author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. Join me in part two of this interview. Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affects your day-to-day life. If you enjoy listening to my podcast,…
: How can having a positive body image be more than just a superficial view of oneself? Well, in this interview, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with a Emily Lauren Dick, the author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Positive-Guide-Loving-Your/dp/1641702672) Join me in part one…
What besides "believe in yourself" and "you can do anything" will help you achieve your goals? Communication. To communicate (https://psychcentral.com/blog/9-steps-to-better-communication-today#6) your needs and wants effectively, is important for you to stay true to your goals and achieve them. In this podcast, I talk about ways to effectively communicate. Thank you…
"Health is Wealth" I am sure that you have heard this quote several times. But, what does that have to do with what you value about yourself? Health is an investment now for your benefit- now and in the future. But, how to get started? I give three points on…
Are you a risk-taker? We know people who are more naturally risk takers... is there something "special" about them? I talk about two articles that address risk taking, one talks about mental exercises (https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/the-fear-of-taking-risks-may-be-holding-you-back-in-life-these-2-mental-strength-exercises-will-help-you-conquer-that-fear.html) and how it can lead to a better life (https://www.goodnet.org/articles/how-taking-risks-lead-you-to-better-life) by evaluating things differentl Thank you…
It is almost Mother's Day 2021!!! And I am a mom, and it gave me pause to think about: what ways am I taking care of myself? This podcast is a short, and poses a few questions that you can ask yourself to feel • less guilty • less fatigued…
Being single can be liberating and it can be scary. It all depends on the circumstances. But, many of us find if a challenge, even if it is "for the best." What does this have to do with knowing your self-worth? Everything. Being newly single can make us question past…
It's April! This brings to mind cleaning out closets and garages... but what about spring cleaning YOU?? In this episode I pose 5 questions (https://www.toolkitproject.net/themes-self-care-discussion-questions) that you can ask yourself to help spring clean your mind and soul. I then dive into 10 habits (http://happinesscollective.org/blog/2018/3/21/10-habits-that-drain-our-energy) that can clutter you right…
Depression is something that affects all of us at some point or another. There are different levels and degrees of depression, but taking care of ourselves during such a time is so very important. I review some of the points of this article (https://psychcentral.com/blog/9-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-you-have-depression#1) , and share some points of…
Mindfulness is a hot topic right now. But what does it have to do with self-esteem? Well, in this podcast I talk about how it has little to do with self-esteem and much more to do with self -compassion. Which we all need more of. Thank you for your time…
Be Positive! Be Grateful! Can you be all of these things, and still be "allowed" to feel your feelings right now. There is such a thing as toxic positivity, and in this episode I review a few myths associated with being negative- Thank you for your time and interest in…
What are some ways that you show you don't trust yourself? • Having to prove yourself--constantly • Self-sabotaging your life through your habits and patterns • Rehash past traumas • Minimalize your own needs This show discusses five ways we can show our lack of trust in ourselves, and offers…
Struggling for getting the motivation together to do what you are interested in? I talk about some ways to get motivation together so that you can do the things you are interested in and excited about! Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to…
Are you super excited about your future and all of the plans that surround that... but those around you are not so excited. In fact, they are not really excited about anything, and are not only not helping you move forward with your goals, but are pulling away from their…