Mindful AF

In this episode I'm doing what I do best in ranting about how we should stop saying sorry. Stop saying sorry when you're passing someone in a grocery store, stop saying sorry because you don't want to hangout, stop saying sorry for existing.  Let's unlearn this bad habit together.  Tune in && don't forget to subscribe.. 

How to be a more mindful person in three easy steps. -really, that's all there is to it. 

Meanwhile on earth,  It's three months into the year 2020 and humans are having a small hunger games over......... toilet tissue.  . . What a time to be alive.  In this episode we learn tips for holding on to our sanity,  we look into how much a bidet costs on amazon,  and we learn a short lesson in what social distancing means.  . . Welcome to our Covidcation 2020.

SHOUT TO HIGH SCHOOL FOR TEACHING ME ABOUT BUDGETING..... -Said literally no one.  Today we learn how to properly budget,  Save money, and be open and honest with our significant others about money.  Hooray for adulting. 

Today we go over tips on how to stay on those New Year goals,  or really just goals overall.  . . Tips like telling your inner circle about your goals as to stay more accountable. Hyping yourself up, and learning patience.  All this lovely advice is given while using the ef word... way more than I initially noticed.  . . So take notes, and get ready to crush all your goals this year.

Hooray for family gatherings! -said most no one ever Surviving family gatherings, especially around the holidays;  Can be a real struggle.  First things first: Show Up Early. Also: DON'T CARPOOL And most: Don't let dusty vibes sway you. I sure didn't when a family member told me my engagement "Doesn't count."  'Tis the season, right?

Want to know a secret? I have, kind of the worst bad habit ever.  No shame, but also a little shame... But it's not the best habit to have.  This talk is all about habits,  Identifying them,  Giving your self credit for desired habits,  or making small tweaks to change less desirable ones... like the one I talk about in this podcast!  ^.^

From earning her doctorate as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner,  maintaining a loving relationship of 10 years,  and now being a compassionate Pediatrician; (oh and fun fact; shes a quadruplet!) My best friend of 11 years continues to impress me.  Today with Dr.Chelsey  we learn; 5min: Key to getting into nursing school                          ~be your authentic self. 10min: Constant hustle means... no social life. 14min: Are you old enough to be a doctor? 21min: Tables are turned!                            ~People usually think I'm a lesbian. 24min: My pretty awkward proposal. 26min: Is it Fiance or Fiancee ?? 28min: Doctor Chels spills valuable life advice. This is my first ever guest interview I'm so excited!  

5 easy steps to becoming a better human; Because hashtag Goals. 2:30 We learn how to... be kind. Aka. Don't be an a-hole. 7:05 We're saving the world! and learning fun facts no one asked for. 12:00 Check in with friends/ Hangout with family.. even if they drive you friggin crazy. 16:30 As Kendrick Lamar said: Be Humble.. sit down. 17:45 Crushing Goals, because hashtagging them is cool or whatever.

Bad days happen,  and venting is okay. But complaining.. is kind of the worst. Lets learn how to vent without nagging and how to control our energy;  So that we overall, are more pleasant to be around. :)

All things fitness in this podcast. Learning about Nutrition,  Going over questions like how much protein / fat / carbs should I eat in a day. Talking about Macro Nutrients and fad diets.  (I even give you my nutrition guide- for free!) What to do if you've hit a fitness plateau, Tips for gym Anxiety, Motivational words and much needed realness. Oh and a fun story about that one time i worked myself into massive traps with too much crossfit... yikes

Lets learn how to burn bridges in a mindful manner. In this podcast we talk about how  to tactfully tell someone; IDFWU with grace and confidence.  Because it is possible to establish boundaries without sounding like a real a- hole..    :) 

Do you wake up like a wild mess,  rushing to get things done in the morning? Do have a set time to be asleep at night? Or do you stare at your phone / binge watch tv until you go to bed...                -maybe to spend more time looking at a screen.  Let's learn how to start positive rituals and end the day feeling relaxed and at ease; So we can wake up energized and ready to tackle the day.

In this podcast we learn:        The long lost art of.... Pimp Slapping. Just Kidding. (Kind Of) *Let's learn how to tactfully deal with difficult people and/or uncomfortable situations.    We also lean how to step outside of the ego to identify if;     there is indeed a problem; or if [we] ourselves are the problem. So let's build our courage, and embrace our confidence and take control of awkward situations. 

Shout out to Personal Space! On this episode I tipsily stand on my soap box about the importance of respecting other peoples space..                            [particularly when it comes to hair]  And give a little insight to my personal hair journey as one of the first  mixed race kids in my family. {also} Shoutout to College Street Brewhouse; because this Big Blue Van is so smooth.   *Tune in,       Gain a new perspective,            & Be enlightened by some Kendrick Lamar lyrics. Head to my website to buy a corresponding acrylic painting from the "Hair Series"  :) MindfulAf.org