A Dose Of Ray

Hey Y'all! Happy weekend! First off, let me start by saying thank you to those who have been patient with me these last few weeks. Between having to move, get things situated, vacation to see my mom, and life.. I've been busy. So thank you all for being understanding of me! Secondly, this episode is a complete freestyle. I had to get some personal thoughts out to alleviate some stress and emotions. Y'all life is being life lately, and I needed to vent to let y'all know why I make this podcast. I don't do it for recognition, for money, for clout. I do it because we all struggle as humans with mental health. And not everyone is open and willing to discuss their struggles. I hope this episode speaks volumes to you, that you gain something from a little bit of nothing. As always! Wash your hands, wear your mask & be easy! See y'all in two weeks!

Hey y'all! I'm BACK BABY! First off, thank y'all so much for being understanding with my time away. I was in the process of moving and then I took a mini vacay to see my family. During my absence my editor, Joey did two fill-in episodes for me. I would like to personally thank him! Not only did he do an amazing job, but his vulnerability and honesty spoke to A LOT of people. And I couldn't have picked a better fill in host. This episode touches base on seeing my mom, going back to Tennessee and truly recognizing how much growth I've endured since I left. I also speak on a conversation my mom and I had while she does my lashes. I have love for you Tennessee, but Texas is my new home! I hope y'all have an amazing week & this new episode speaks goodness into you! As always wash your hands & be easy!

Hey Y'all! Ray is still getting everything situated with her move, she is also currently on a trip to go visit her homeland! She will be back next week (I promise this time), but for now its her editor again. This week I took some time to answer some questions from Ray's social, and highlighted personal struggles within myself regarding drug addiction. Hope you guys enjoy this one. Be easy!

Hey Y'all! Ray is moving this week so its me (Joey) the editor doing this episode. I took some time to share some personal struggles i've been facing this past year. Hopefully you all find something to take from this on your own personal journeys. Ray will be back next week! And as she say, Be Easy!

Hey Yall! So im going to keep it real with y'all, I almost didn't do an episode this week. Life really was happening to me, and I was feeling defeated and under water. But this podcast is to help with mental health & I'm here to be Vulnerable. Raw. Honest. This weeks episode speaks on forgiveness and how mentally exhausting it is. I remember growing up everyone used to say “ Forgive and forget”. That's a false narrative. It's hard to forgive if we are being 100% honest, it's mentally exhausting and draining to find the other emotions that come along with forgiving someone or an action done by another. Forgetting ? Damn near impossible if you ask me. Life experiences are not forgetful. This was a hard episode for me, but I hope it helps someone out there struggling with forgiveness or forgiving someone.Y'all be easy!

Hey Yall! Happy weekend. Today's episode I speak about music - and how it not only is amazing to listen to, but it genuinely heals scars and wounds that we can't see. Since I was a young girl, music is a passion I engulfed myself in. Whether it was me singing in the living room at the age of 4, being in choir all throughout grade school or in the car, windows down cruising. It's something I hold dear. But not only is it a passion, it's been a way of healing through my trauma all these years. The way music can feel as if it's made for you, how a good beat can make you forget all the worries and stresses you may have, or the way the artist lyrics sounds as if it was written for you to get through a heartbreak, a job lost, weight loss etc. Music is a constant, it never fails you. I hope y'all enjoy today's episode! Let me know how it made you feel! Feel free to DM me on Instagram: @Raychullxoxo Tell me your favorite songs and artist! Be easy as always.

Hey y'all ! Happy Spring! Today's episode describes change, and the impact it can have on your mental health. I speak a lot on Covid-19 in this episode because the pandemic was the most recent. It forced change that happened to everyone very quickly. While change can be scary, it also can be enlightening. As always, I hope yall enjoy this episode, and be easy! "Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by discomforts" - Andrew Bennett

Hey yall! Today's episode is about triggers and being able to identify them. Growing up, I didn't understand why something as simple as a smell, a touch, a sound, scenery, etc. would cause me to break down and cry. Or cause me to be quick to anger. It wasn't until I went to therapy in California where my therapist informed me that I had PTSD - and I was being triggered by certain things unintentionally. Knowing what triggers you is not only an important thing so you can avoid any depressive episodes or PTSD, but also a POWERFUL thing. I know I used to feel weak and little to my triggers, but knowing what they are & having in place therapeutic practices to help with them, has left me feeling powerful and strong again. You're worthy of more than the trauma that's happened. As always be easy!

Hey ya'll ! Welcome welcome! Today's episode is a little different! My good friend, and co-host Joey asked me some questions on spot & I answered! I wanna be transparent with y'all and give you guys background and insight on myself as a person. This also allowed me to look back and see growth - and that is always needed. I hope y'all enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it. Laughter is a healer and that's all this episode is! Tune in next week for the new episode of a Dose Of Ray. And if y'all have questions or anything you'd like advice or insight on, DM me on Instagram: @raychulxoxo

Hey hey y'all ! Happy weekend! This episode of A Dose Of Ray we talk about boundaries. I myself, have struggled with setting boundaries to allow my own peace of mind and comfort. Setting boundaries allows you to let those know what is allowed and what's not. Be mindful of the boundaries you keep in place to make sure you aren't taken advantage of, and to keep your mental stable & relations strong. Enjoy this episode y'all! I hope it gives insight on what boundaries maybe you need to set yourself. As always, be easy!

Hey y'all! Today's episode touches base on the basic BS that is consumed on a 9-5. Here lately, I've been feeling the need to become my own boss. I've been hungry to be able to have the freedom everyone craves. We all need mental health days, but big cooperate jobs will question you about, "Why do you need this day off " "What's wrong with you" "Can you take another day minus this one? We need you”. No. They don't care about us mentally, so why stress ourselves physically? I let it out on this episode ya'll. The intro of the episode is artist, Seanny Sol, who's an artist based out of Killeen, TX. Check him out! As always, thank you for listening and I hope this message gets to you well!

“You are enough just the way you are right now". As women, we tend to allow ourselves to love everything else whole heartily more than we love the reflection we see in the mirror. Personally, I believe social media has created this persona that you need to be this, you need to have that; but life doesn't work that way. Comparison is a thief of joy. Sometimes we as women, compromise too much of ourselves to have someone consume the parts of us we don't love. Even men will compromise themselves to make a woman happy. You should love yourself, every part of you that any individual, whether it's a partner, a friend, or a loved one, is an addictive to you, and nothing more. You are the prize. You are everything that you need. Is it worth it lose yourself to help someone else find themselves? Enjoy this weeks episode! Next week we speak on 9-5's, which no one enjoys! As always be blessed!

Hello everyone! I've been gone for a little bit, but we are back with another episode! In this episode, I had reached out to my followers and friends on Instagram to see if there were any questions they needed answers to, or even discuss. This 2-part question came from my friend Veri, who is an amazing individual and the proud owner of; The Vibe Out Zone Studio (VOZ). She asked how I got to where I am now, as well as an inside look into a typical day in the life of Ray. Man! This was an exciting episode! Episodes like these give me an opportunity to speak on growth within myself and the history that makes me the person I am today. Thank you so much for listening!

I'm back ya'll! Hello ! This episode speaks on the last couple months, and where I was mentally. I believe that often times we feel as if we go through depression alone. WE DON'T. Having a strong support system, and a healthy outlet for your own thoughts is key. 2021 is a new year, and I refuse to be in that same little bubble I was in. I speak on my own experience and how I was able to push through. Continue to be kind, patient and understanding, because you never know the battles someone is fighting.

Lately I've been in a funk. I'm sure as everyone has, this pandemic has taken more of us, mentally, physically & emotionally . So I decided to share my emotions I've been hiding myself, in hopes that someone not only can relate but know that they are not allow .

This episode is myself venting about my mental. While this pandemic, the injustice of our brothers and sisters, and having my own every day self thoughts my mental as spiraling. Here's what's been on my mind, and I hope it reaches to any souls who need it .

This episode was meant to just talk, let all I've been feeling out. Covid 19 has brought a lot into perspective, and the craziness that came with it ! I shouted out my talent artist Daryll , check out meantime by NovaUltraMusic. And also my girl @thenailalchemist.tx on Instagram! Enjoy the vent session

This episode talks about my recent move, and the amount of self faith it took out of myself to step out of my comfortably. I shout out some important people that have been nothing but welcoming, comforting & genuine with me! It's always about making YOU happy. I hope y'all enjoy!

This epsiode is all about self confidence. Along with special cohost Seanny Sol, this episode discusses the mental struggle of self confidence & self love. Seanny Sol speaks on his self confidence as an artist in the music industry, and the struggles he faces day to day! Enjoy this one, it was fun to record this and just have an open discussion. Special thank you to Seanny Sol for co hosting & being open minded ! Follow Seanny Sol on Instagram @imseannysol, Twitter @iAmSeannySol & SoundCloud . His project “ While I Was Away While I Live Kindly “ is out on all platforms !

Insecurities are inevitable. This episode dives into a discussion about what insecurities some people have. & what my thoughts were on those !

This episode was one that really dug deep into the roots I've wish were forever burned. This is raw, real, and I hope that this heals someone who's been in the same situation as myself. It's never okay to silent our cries, to feel that our trust was taken advantage of, or that we should feel responsible for someone else's selfish and sick ways.