Owning Your Story

The here and now is important, especially in therapy. But what happens when the therapist has a moment in the here and now that may disrupt the session? Therapy is more than just talking and in it are moments and opportunities to model and teach. Through this episode we explore a moment that I had in therapy and how I couldn't ignore it. Find your perfect Therapist Affiliate Links in the show Best Journaling App Ever HomeChefWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

Can I have just 20 minutes of your time. In todays podcast we touch on sensitive topics from my suicidal ideation when I was younger and how hope got me through. Sometimes it's not about ending your life but wanting to end the pain. I reflect on these moments. If you are in need of immediate attention please don't hesitate to call 800-273-8255 which is a 24 hour hotline. Find your perfect Therapist Affiliate Links in the show Best Journaling App Ever HomeChefWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

We are talking genetic testing and the impact it can have on medication management in psychiatry. Join me and my guest Maurice as we discuss his company that he started that places the emphasis on the person. Now y'all know I love me not only a deep conversation but a deep conversation on mental health and how we can bring better access to the BIPOC community. Get matched with a Psychiatrist Find your perfect Therapist Affiliate Links in the show Best Journaling App Ever HomeChefWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

There is a stigma around women and how we explore our bodies sexually. This conversation focuses on me owning my sexual experiences in college and how they impacted my life. This is a safe place for owning it and I model that in todays episode when I discuss the first time I got an STD. Affiliate Links in the show Best Journaling App Ever HomeChefFind your Perfect TherapistWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

As A therapist I get asked a lot about how I take care of myself. Initially I want to respond with I put myself first but that's not easy because as a therapist my job is putting other people first. But I recognize that if I don't take care of myself through implementing boundaries and creating a safe place for me to relax, I can't do what I love best.....Therapy. Affiliate LinksFind your perfect Therapist Best Journaling App Ever HomeChefWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

Ahhh Welcome Back for Season 3!!! Todays episode discusses being an introvert. I had this thought the other day that I may be turning into an introvert after being forced at home for over a year. But before I self proclaim that I thought I would have a conversation with a friend whom I met as an extrovert and discuss what the difference is when it comes to our thoughts and actions. The conversation shocked me because now I think I am an introverted extrovert. You'll have to tell me what you think. Affiliate Links in the show Best Journaling App Ever HomeChefWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

 Are feelings are valid but our feelings aren't always facts. Sometimes we have to face the music and own that our perceptions aren't alway right. In this episode we discuss what happens when your perception is off and how to own that. Thank you for a WONDERFUL SEASON. This is the last episode and we will return in 2 months.Signup for the Own It NewsletterBest Journaling App Ever Affiliate Links Daily Harvest $25 offSelf-Worth Playlist Want Personalized Advice from me? Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

What happens when you feel defeated. What happens  when you try to get back up and defeat rears it's ugly head and knock you down. What happens when you are down and defeat keeps hitting you? You Own the journey and look defeat in the face. This episode touches on multiple topics from being an RN during the Covid Pandemic to Not knowing if you would even become nurse. Diana takes us through it all. Her inspiration and tenacity is one for the books. Signup for the Own It NewsletterBest Journaling App Ever Affiliate Links Daily Harvest $25 offSelf-Worth Playlist Want Personalized Advice from me? Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

Ahhhh who hasn't gotten that DM or Text that makes your fingers get to typing without thinking about what you typing? ME ME ME.... I don't often hit send though. Usually it's me having an irritable cathartic moment that will need to be followed up by meditation. Owning your reactions is about controlling your responses. Let's take a deeper dive and Own It. Signup for the Own It NewsletterBest Journaling App Ever Affiliate Links Daily Harvest $25 offSelf-Worth Playlist Want Personalized Advice from me? Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

This is one of the most asked questions that I get on all social media platforms. Today we are talking about calling your insurance, knowing your deductible and copays. In addition calling therapists and setting up an appointment. Lastly, for some that first appointment that can cause an increase in anxiety. I got you. Let's get you a Therapist. Signup for the Own It NewsletterBest Journaling App Ever Affiliate Links Daily Harvest $25 offSelf-Worth Playlist Want Personalized Advice from me? Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

Dr. Kojo is a firm believer in you already won. He discusses his childhood and how he wasn't a very good student. As a child to African parents it was important to him that he find a way to be obedient and pursue happiness for himself. This is the story of owning what makes you happySignup for the Own It NewsletterWhere to Find KojoTiktokInstagramAffiliate Links Daily Harvest $25 offSelf-Worth Playlist Best Journaling App Ever Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

Burnout can happen to anyone no matter what you do. In this episode I talk about how burnout can look different than what you are used to. How I recognized it and what I did to recover. Being able to recognize the signs early on allows for early detection to reset quicker and more effectively. Let's Own It. Signup for the Own It NewsletterAffiliate Links Daily Harvest $25 offSelf-Worth Playlist Best Journaling App Ever Want Personalized Advice from me? Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

Entrepreneurship is posted online as if it is this coveted space of the ultimate goal. I first discovered entrepreneurship when opening my Private Practice. I felt it was this lifestyle that I wanted but the reality is I was chasing someone else's posts. I quickly realized that I was comparing my insides to someone else's outsides. Through many years of tips and tricks I have finally created habits that make entrepreneurship sustainable for me and I want to share them with you. Signup for the Own It NewsletterAffiliate Links Daily Harvest $25 offSelf-Worth Playlist Best Journaling App Ever Want Personalized Advice from me? Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

New year, New president, same attitude for some of us. I know that we hear a lot about the benefits of practicing gratitude. Can we be honest that in the midst of the state of our Country some of us can feel guilty for some of the things that we are grateful for. In this episode we practice gratitude and grace. Signup for the Own It NewsletterWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWant to work with Shani? Business inquiries only information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

This was one of those conversations I didn't know I needed this until I realized I needed this. Kristen, who is a White women sits down for a conversation with me, a Black woman. We discuss recent events in the capitol. Kristen is also a Therapist just like I am. We take off our Therapist hats and enter into the arena of vulnerability. We realize that although we label our emotions differently, and through this we connect through conversation.Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteWhere can you find Kristen?TiktokInstagramBusiness inquiries: information@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

I want to thank you so much for listening and tuning in this season. We created a safe place together in so many areas. We will be wrapping up the season discussing grief. Speaking about death is never easy but it is inevitable. I relive one of the saddest days of 2020. And at the same time I am grateful. Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteBusiness inquires: podcast@theshaniproject.comQuestions and comments: podcast@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

What does it truly mean to be an ally in the LGBTQ+ community? How do we navigate a vulnerable conversation with the sensitivity to learning and exploring? Krista engages us in this conversation and it is guided with her therapeutic expertise. We discuss trauma in coming out stories, how to navigate questions you make have about someone and how they identify. This episode is for those feeling lonely and isolated in their journey in the LGBTQ+ community and also to help educate people on how to truly be an ally. Featured GuestKrista owns her own private practice in Minneapolis MN and is currently accepting new clients. Her website can be found hereEmail her krista@kristajorgenson.comDaily Harvest $25 off using code OWNIT Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteBusiness inquiries: info@theshaniproject.comPlease send questions/comments to podcast@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

This episodes touches on the struggles of addiction. If you are struggling with addiction rather that is personally or if you know someone struggles please listen with caution as there may be triggers. I wanted to shine light on the resiliency of the human spirit. Addiction has a bad reputation and is often misunderstood. In todays Episode we speak with Lolita who has been delivered from heroin addiction. Her story is teaches us that when you make up your mind anything is possible, even recovery. Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteBusiness inquiries: info@theshaniproject.comPlease send questions/comments to podcast@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

We have all been teenagers before. We know what it is like to feel misunderstood. Todays episode we talk to Meah. She expresses her concerns as a teenager growing up during a pandemic and racial injustice amongst black people. Teenagers say what they want when they want and we could take a lesson from their book of owning our journey. Where can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteBusiness inquires: podcast@theshaniproject.comQuestions and comments: podcast@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

Sometimes doing the right thing is hard. We marinate on it. We loose sleep over it. Not doing that thing makes us feel queasy and a pit in our stomach. Especially when doing the right thing might mean you loose a friend. In todays podcast I walk you through the hurt, angry, and pain of making the right decision. Daily Harvest click and use code OWNIT for $25offWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteBusiness inquires: podcast@theshaniproject.comQuestions and comments: podcast@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

I want to start off by saying that this episode discusses sexual trauma. If you are someone that is sensitive to this topic please proceed with caution as there may be triggers within the episode. Being married can have it's ups and downs but how does one tackle owning their cultural and ethnic idiosyncrasies while also being sensitive to their partners cultural and ethnic differences? Alycia opens her heart and allows herself to be vulnerable about the tough conversations that can be had in an interracial marriage. Daily Harvest click and use code OWNIT for $25offWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteBusiness inquiries: info@theshaniproject.comPlease send questions/comments to podcast@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

What if the pain is too bearable? How does one go about releasing the pain of memories and life circumstances? I discovered Ester on Tiktok. She dances but is not your typical tiktok dancer. She is not shy to being open on social media when she is having a rough day. Ester finds solace in dancing which in turn increases her mental health strengthDaily Harvest click and use code OWNIT for $25offWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteYou can find Ester Business inquiries: info@theshaniproject.comPlease send questions/comments to podcast@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

Thank you for listening today. We have Billy with us. He has spent the last few years rising in the corporate ladder of Nike. He finds joy in what he does because joy is internal. The question is how did he find the motivation to achieve his goal when so many people told him he couldn't? When we are faced with taking risk we feel uncomfortable. There is no guarantee with risk. But what is the risk promises change even if you don't know what it is? So you risk it, the money, the stability, you risk it all.......for change. Daily Harvest click and use code OWNIT for $25offWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteYou can find Billy on instagram at @billydmacBusiness inquiries: info@theshaniproject.comPlease send questions/comments to podcast@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

As Kenosha WI, my home erupted in flames and chaos due to the killing of another black man, I didn't quite know how to process it. I am a therapist by profession and spend a lot of time helping others process and navigate their needs. I went through the week in motion of life but not really living life. I showed little emotion because I couldn't quite articulate what I was feeling. My husband asked me, "Babe, are you okay?" I sat there and I paused. I said...."No Im not okay but I will be okay."Daily HarvestWhere can you find Shani?TiktokInstagramWebsiteBusiness inquires: info@theshaniproject.comQuestions and comments: podcast@theshaniproject.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)

Welcome to Owning your Story. A podcast for those looking for a safe place to be seen and felt heard. I interview guests on vulnerable topics. Storytelling is a passion of mine. There's something about the essence of owning ones story that creates authenticity and fosters humility. Come Along and see if you too can own your story. Daily HarvestSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=VUGB3WB2R78TU)