Power Seeds Podcast

This episode features Andrea Ashé, a certified holistic health practitioner and instructor of meditation and yoga, who shares her heart as a mother. In May, we celebrate Maternal Mental Health and Mother's Day and Andrea comes raw with her experience as a mother of 5 and the lessons she has learned along the way; and still is learning today.  To connect with Andrea: IG: wellnesswithamaria An attitude of Graitude (available on Amazon): https://a.co/d/fsboS8X

This episode features Lisa Smith-Watson, a seasoned learning professional, who is on a mission to positively impact lives throug her words, actions and lived experiences. We chat about Stress Awareness month and the theme of #LeadWithLove. She shares a few successes and challenges related to stress and how she is learning to give herself grace. Through biblical truths she is reminded of who God says she is and uses that to navigate her life journey.    To Connect With Lisa: Lisa Smith-Watson on Facebook Email: smithwatson2013@comcast.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lsmithwatson     

This episode features Ralph Smithers, Jr., AVP, diversity, equity and inclusion and community relations at Encova Insurance. He is responsible for managing the company's diversity, equity, inclusion and community engagement efforts. We talk through the successes and challenges of rest and how intentionality plays an important role in restoration and resetting, especially during the holiday season. 

This episode features Charity Harrison, licensed mental health therapist and founder of Beautifully Flawed (501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. We talk through various topics of setting realistic expectations and boundaries; proritizing the intangibles; self-compassion and listening to "stress less" during the holiday season. To Connect With Charity: IG: Charitylove___ Counseling service: Psychology Today and www.rootedandrestored.org  Beautifully Flawed: www.bflawed.org 

This episodes talks about kindness. It is an universal language that can have significant impact on the receiver as well as the giver. Take a listen and identify one way that you can radiate kindness to others.    References: KINDNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary The heart and science of kindness - Harvard Health World Kindness Day: Inspiring Unity Through Acts of Compassion How to Practice Random Acts of Kindness | Psychology Today  

This epiode continues our focus on Men's Mental Health. My guest, John Haynes III, will discuss the expectations of masculinity, community, biblical truths, vulnerability and visibility. He will share his experiences about leveraging the way God created him in order to overcome mental health challenges and be a light and support to other men.  Feel free to connect with him to further the conversation: -IG John Haynes iii -LinkedIn: John Haynes - Cardinal Health | LinkedIn       

This episode is dedicated to Depression Awareness month and World Mental Health Day (10/10) celebrated in October. We will explore some Men Mental Health statistics; the importance of connection and impact of disconnection; the stigma, and how women and men can support other men to speak up and get help for mental health challenges. If you have comments, questions or want to provide a guest recommendation, please email hello@powerseedspodcast.com References in Episode: Men's Mental Health: Why 40% of men won't talk about it - Priory (priorygroup.com) Why men are less likely to seek mental health care — Harvard Gazette Men's mental health: What affects it and how to improve support (medicalnewstoday.com)

Welcome to Power Seeds podcast. The first episode of Season 3 is dedicated to National Self-Care Awareness month celebrated in September. Our guest is Erin Rush, a licensed salon owner, esthetician, and nail technician. She speaks about her passion and how it intersects self-care. She lets us in on some challenges she faces and how she remembers to love on herself to be the best for her family, clients and friends.  You can connect with Erin via: Selfcare.Concierge Facebook business page - www.SelfCareConcierge614.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559675992616&mibextid=LQQJ4   Business website: www.selfcareconcierge614.com     Business phone: (614) 300-7874

This episode features Al Wilson, aka Frugal Freddy, a financial literacy community builder. He shares about his experience coming out of debt and what led him to starting his Budget and Brews Tours. Check out the rest of his story!  IG & Facebook: Frugal Freddy  Website: https://frugal-freddy.com/ 

This episode features Tia Thomas, a multi-faceted mother of a magnificent son. She shares her experience, lessons learned and advice along her life journey. Single moms are thriving and she loves being a positive representation of that. Check out her story! IG: Artonthescalp

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother's Day. This episode focuses on single moms and their mental health. We will explore some statistics, common stressors, and positive ways for single moms to cope with stress and burnout. 

This episode features Philip Pullum, an encourager and motivational speaker. He is also a male advocate who seeks to strengthen community through weekly Bible studies and "The Walk" (a monthly male support group he started). He is passionate about his purpose and believes that "we all can win".  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/philip-pullum-03632659

This episode is inspired from National Stress Month and Minority Health Month. The impact of stress on Black men are less researched, but numbers indicate the very need to continue to shine light on this topic. You will hear what stress is and its factors, why it is happening and how we can help Black men deal with it. 

This episode features Maurica Peoples, a multi-passionate creative, yogi and social innovator. She is also a self-love strategist who shares her authentic journey with discovering self-love and her intentional daily awareness and commitment. She also makes the connection between heart health and self-love sharing that they both serve the same purpose, but in different ways.  Maurica's Self-Love Guides: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/MauricasCatalogue/tools/listings Social media (TikTok, YouTube, IG): @mauricascatalogue

This episode shares the connection between heart health and self-love. The heart is literally the lifeline of your body. Self-love is literally the lifeline of you! We will explore 3 ways to self-love to improve your heart health. 

This episode features Ivanna Rivers, owner of K's Personal Legacy, a small agency that provides services for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. She speaks to her experience of selfless service through her business and New Salem's Bread of Life Food Pantry. She shares the importance and benefits of "getting out and over yourself" to bless others.   

Did you know that giving can boost your happiness? This episode focuses on a few stories of volunteerism and how it impacted my personal journey. I also share 3 tips to think about as you volunteer your time, talent or resources. 

This episode features Kendell Monk, Senior Director of the Business Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) under the National Urban League. He shares how he has learned to set boundaries and say no to the things and people that are not aligned to his values. 

"No" can be a hard word to say. In this episode we discuss some reasons why and what are some tips for saying No. We challenge you to Say NO to one thing every day for the entire month of November. You can practice on the small things, so eventually your YES will really count and you will be doing more of what you want.  Follow the Podcast on @powerseedspodcast.com Send guest recommendations and feedback to: hello@powerseedspodcast.com

This episode features Leslie Dahn, co-owner of Tranquility Salt Cave, in Columbus, OH. She speaks to us from her own experience as a single mom for years. She mentions the importance of having a village and moms taking time from themselves. She thanks moms for their service and strives to serve them as they enter her business.  To learn more about Tranquility Salt Cave and their services, visit www.tranquilitysaltcave.com 

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This episode features Pili McCloy, DEI Program Manager at Sonos and Owner of EMPOWERMÉ Resumes. She speaks to us about her passion to help young professional and college students to land their dream jobs through the lens of confidence. Job seeking is not an easy feat, but she encourages people to lean on others and embrace who you are. It all begins within.  To connect and learn more about her and her company, click the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pili-mccloy TikTok/IG: @empowerme_resumes         

This episode helps to connect occupational and social wellness to job searching. We talk about some statistics of social isolation, 3 fears of job searching and a few solutions to consider.

This episode features Seth Seward, Assistant Director of Alumni Groups and President of the Association of Black Faculty and Staff for Miami University. He opens up about the importance of storytelling and how he has used it to regain hope and confidence in himself.  Check out his organization The Columbus Chess Academy: https://www.columbuschessacademy.org/ You can connect with him on FB and IG using his name. You can connect with him via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-seward-85261331 

This episode shares why are stories important, the benefits, how I use stories in life and leave you with a call to action.

This episode features Javonna Mercier, a licensed massage therapist and owner of Integrative Bodywork of Columbus, LLC. She speaks on the importance of massages and why you should consider it as part of your selfcare.  Link to Integrative Bodywork of Columbus LLC - https://www.vagaro.com/integrativebodyworkofcolumbusllc  

This episode talks about the brief history of massages, the benefits, the fun facts and my personal experiences. 

This episode focuses on your face and how it can reveal things about your overall health! Learn about the benefits of facials and what you can do to show your face some love and care. 

This episode features Lt. Col. (Ret) Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz as she shares her military experience and how faith played a major role in her transitions. She shares the "why" behind her business and encourages you to become a Veteran Champion. To found out more check out the links below: Link to “Beyond ‘Thank you For Your Service:' the Veteran Champion handbook for civilians” on Amazon https://bit.ly/BeyondThankYouForYourService Military Ministries Matter monthly discussions: https://vanguardveteran.com/faith-community-veteran-champion-consulting-training-2/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/military-ministries-matter-tickets-258688242497 https://vanguardveteran.start.page   Subscribe to Vanguard Veteran's monthly newsletter, here: https://bit.ly/BeAPartofTheWin   Women Who Lead is a monthly free virtual Leadership Discussion Forum for women Veterans and non-Veterans to empower women leaders and foster mutual support. We hope you will join us!  Register here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/137542143253

This episode talks about two topics that are rarely mentioned together - military and mental health. You will hear why is it important and how you can support military active, reserved and retired service men and weomen. 

This episode features Alka Howard, Mindset Coach, as she shares her experience with a defining stress filled moment that propelled her to find her true purpose to empower working moms and professional women to live a life of joy and purpose. 

April is National Stress Awareness Month. It is important to understand stressors and how you can reframe your mental to view it as eustress (or the good stress). Listen for 5 ways you can help build this skill.

This episode features KyShyra Marshall as she shares her experience with praise dancing and why this form of ministry is important. 

Did you know that praise dance is a form of self-care? This episode explores a few research points about praise dance and my personal experience seeing it growing up in church.

This episode features Charles McLemore III, a Behavioral Specialist and Black Men's Mental Health advocate. He shares about his experience in the field and why it is so important for Black Men to speak up and express their thoughts and feelings and seek help where needed.

This episode focuses on Black Men's Mental Health and hypermasculinity and the things women can do to assist Black Men in opening up and seeking help. 

This episode features Danielle Thomas, MTA, CMP, as she takes us through her first encounter with Pancreatic Cancer and why she is so passionate about awareness and volunteering with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PAN CAN).

This episode focuses on Pancreatic Cancer Awareness - what is Pancreatic Cancer, related statistics, ways to combat it and a call to action. 

This episode features David Deberry II as he shares his love for teaching and how that gift has led him to finding his true purpose and meaning in life. 

This episode goes over 5 tips to help you increase occupational wellness. Occupational wellness is so important to self-care because even though our professional careers or jobs don't represent our entire lives, it still has an effect on all other dimensions like financial, emotional, physical, etc.

This episode features Lachandra Baker, Empath & Humorist. We talk about ways in which she brings people together through laughter. Listen closely to the advice and resources so that you, too, can increase levity and joy in your life.

This episode walks through some of the social benefits of laughter and how you can increase it in your life! 

This episode features Talonda Davis, owner of To the T Staging and Design. We talk about how her faith, her gifting of restoration and her support system worked together to move her from being a civil engineer to an interior designer. In this space is where she finds true joy and peace!

In this episode, you will hear from guest, Rachel Crowder, on the connection between space planning and spiritual wellness. You will get the inside scoop on her serenity room. 

This episode will walk through practical ways to create your self-care sanctuary.

This episode continues in part 2 with 5 more ways to expand and increase your intellectual/cognitive wellness. 

This episode focuses on the mind and 5 of 10 ways in which you can be creative, curious and a lifelong learner.

This episode features Eric J. Hollie, MSW, LISW-S, Founder of Speak Life Counseling, LLC. We talk about the importance of faith, therapy and self-care and how they are essential in building and sustaining mental fortitude. 

This episode will focus on mental fortitude from the standpoint of consistency, flexibility and discernment. 

This episode features Anique Russell, Co-Founder of Too Good Eats, a gourmet fruit and vegetable frozen pop and artisan drink company. We talk about her relationship with food, how her company is serving the community and how nutrition is holistic and affects all parts of life. 

This episode gets listener to think about what their relationship with food is and how to Know Your Triggers, Be Present and Honor Your Worth.