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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth — this episode delves in signs & symptoms of mental illness as well as 7 signs of what mental wellness might look like.

We’ve all experienced ‘energy suckers’ — & developing healthy boundaries with ourselves as well as others is vital in combating its negative effects. This is somewhat of a pt. 2 of the original discussion on ‘boundaries.’ But in this episode I delve into different forms of energy suckers & practical ways of improving boundaries.

We’re living in a time of hustle, pivoting, & new beginnings; unfortunately, that comes along with comparisons and sometimes feeling like you’re just not doing enough. In this episode I present reasons why ‘showing yourself grace’ can be much more beneficial to your growth than ‘beating yourself up’ for your short-comings might.

As we are currently living through a global pandemic & historical revolution, prioritizing mental health is that more necessary. In this episode, I cover why it's so important & different ways to do so.

No two relationships require the same things. Fostering + maintaining healthy relationships requires intention. This episode delves into 10 ways of doing so. 

It could be hard to think about own own needs during a global pandemic. Self-preservation is necessary to be able to maintain our well-being, so that we're able to help others. Increasing boundaries, setting limits, and being able to say "no" are helpful practices to implement for self-preservation. This episode discusses ways of doing so.

With the recent Covid-19 pandemic, & the devastation sweeping our world, fear is fueled. On this episode I address ways in which we all can focus on what’s within our control in effort to combat fear.

Leaning into discomfort can be scary. But despite your comfort zone, being just that “comfortable,” nothing grows there. I delve into the facets of discomfort & how embracing it can yield growth in this new year - 2020.

Just because we think something, does not necessarily mean that it’s true. It’s important to assess our thinking & recognize the negative thinking traps that are unhelpful to us. On this episode I provide recommendations of different interventions to manage faulty thinking.

No one likes an excuse maker. Excuses ultimately cripple our potential & just delays our ability to obtain the thing(s) we want for ourselves. Whether it’s a laziness issue or fear of failure, the only thing stopping you is you. This episode presents ways in which we can challenge excuse making.

I recently turned 30 and share some lessons my 20s taught me. The most important in my opinion: it’s never too late to draw a line & start over & protecting your peace should be of utmost importance.

There are alarming statistics of mental health disparities in our society. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of stigma around therapy & seeking treatment altogether. On this episode I delve into some of the reasons why therapy should be a seriously considered option.

What would you attempt to do if you knew you couldn’t fail? I cover 7 points on why “failure” benefits us more than we realize.... & should be an option.

It’s easy to have the ‘why me’ mentality.... without shifting our perspective to ‘why not me.’ When we recognize that everything in life is happening for our benefit, our experience of life can be different. On this episode I talk about the benefits of shifting your paradigm.

Happy July 1st! For this half-year mark, I wanted to talk about the importance of consistency so that the next 6 months look better than the last. I delve into a discussion of the importance of being consistent & provide ways to encourage this change.

On this episode, I sit down with my mother and have a candid conversation about motherhood, lessons learned, & thoughts for individuals who experience difficulty around this holiday.

A quick discussion on boundaries, what “healthy” boundaries look like + how it can be implemented

Grief is complex and not linear. I present the different forms of grief, it’s various stages & how to be a ‘helpful’ support person of someone navigating the process.

I provide a break down of how manifestation works, ways of using the power of the spoken word, + its importance on the trajectory of your life.

A candid conversation about ‘people pleasing’ , seeking external validation, mental health + positivity.

I start with a discussion of ‘staying in your lane,’ what that entails, & why it’s so important; in addition to why social media may be the enemy of this. In the episode, I reference a book called “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek—I highly recommend it!

On this episode I sit down with Dr. Ryan and chat about everything from being a young professional to trusting your intuition & daring to be brave.

I discuss the difficulties of asking for help, why perfectionism is more detrimental than helpful + how our ‘ego’ gets in the way.

On this episode I list 4 points for trusting your life’s timing & delve into a discussion of jealousy.

On this episode I provide a brief intro to myself, my brand, the start of the discussion of fear + what I envision for this podcast series.