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Who are you and what defines you? Hey community, join me in this conversation with the amazing Tolu Onofe as she authentically shares her journey so far in navigating being a wife, mom, career woman, while maintaining her sense of self and what defines her. She shares some tips on self-care, overcoming life's challenges, remaining anchored in faith, and so much more! This is a conversation you don't want to miss! Enjoy!

Welcome to Season 4! This season is all about having intimate conversations that captures the journey of healing and the importance of cultivating a life where we not just survive but thrive! Our first guest is Marcus who is no stranger to overcoming challenges of life AND also healing generational wounds and cycles. This conversation gets real deep and real personal, so take a listen with an open heart and mind. 

Hi community! Here is a bonus episode from the "Journeys of Mental Wellness" season, featuring special guest: ME! Take a listen as I talk about my own mental wellness & faith journey, the intricacies of being a black therapist, and SO MUCH MORE!

The link up & conversation you did not know you needed but got anyway! BOOM! Join me in this episode where I chat with the amazing Oby Chiapa from @onthematterr. We talk about ALL THE THINGS from faith, career, therapy, "life life-ing" and more! Get ready to laugh, reflect on "the Grace of God", and overall be inspired! Keep up with Oby here: https://linktr.ee/onthematterr

Community! For this episode you are going to want to get your notes ready! Join me in this convo with Nataly of @natsplantlife as she shares all about sustainable low waste living, her journey as vegan, the integration with mental health and faith, AND SO MUCH MORE!Keep up with Nat here: https://linktr.ee/Natsplantlife

Join me in the conversation with Warnell Brooks where we talk about his unique experience as a minister and mental health therapist, the vital integration of faith and mental health, and the journey of preservation of purpose and trusting God's timing.   

Join me in this candid, open conversation where I explore with my "brother from another" all about his journey in fatherhood, the impact of generational patterns and healing, the intentional process of self-discovery, and so much more. It is definitely an episode that leaves you reflecting and provides lots of food for thought. Happy listening!

Many of us wait until we are “more confident” , “more qualified” , “more courageous” , “more focused/motivated” , more whatever! But the truth is we are already enough of whatever it is that we need, as we are, where we are, and with all we have! All we need to do is show up! Join me in this episode with the amazing Kikelomo as we explore showing up as ourselves, empowered and in courage! Get ready to laugh and be hit with some tough love! Enjoy!

Your experience is your own....so OWN IT! Join me in this episode with Akinola David where we talk about everything from self-care and mental wellness from a male perspective, the importance of community, faith, culture and so much more! Get ready to have some "ah ha" moments as you listen!

Welcome to Season Three community! This season captures the mental wellness stories, testimonies, and journeys of everyday individuals through candid and open conversations. This conversation is with the amazing Imani Tutt of @imani.intouch. In this episode Imani shares about healing from toxic relationships, her journey of spiritual awakening, the importance of reconnection to self, and so much more. 

Join me in the part 2 of this episode and FINAL episode of the season where we discuss misconceptions of boundaries, how to set boundaries, having boundaries with yourself, and more! Happy listening!

Are you a people pleaser, can't say no to others, can't say yes to yourself, or even feel guilt/resentment in your relationships? Join me in the part 1 of this episode where we talk all things boundaries; what they are and some of the red flags for poor boundaries.  Let's learn together how we can starting saying "no to yes, and yes to no". 

You will never not have negative thoughts....BUT you can determine how much power they have.  It is possible to change the patterns your thoughts create even if you cannot stop the negative thoughts. Join me in this episode where I break down some ways to overcome negative thoughts. Take a listen!

Hello Community! Join me in the part 2 of this episode where we discuss more about thought patterns and way to overcome negative thoughts. 

You ever ask yourself, "why am l always overthinking" or "where do these thoughts even come from?" The answer can be found in thought patterns. When we pay attention to the way we think, think about what we think about (lol) , we can become more aware as to how to change those patterns. Yes, thought patterns can be changed! Take a listen to the episode to find out how. 

Hello Community! Negative thoughts can feel overwhelming and impossible to get through. But did you know it is possible to change your thought patterns? Join me in the part 1 of this episode to hear more!

Join me in this part two episode where we continue to breakdown therapy/mental health misconceptions, signs you should go to therapy, what therapy is all about, and more!

Let's be real, the idea of therapy, mental health, and mental illness intimidates many people. We often fear or avoid what we do not know or is unfamiliar to us. However, when we gain awareness or understand, freedom and healing and flow. Join me in this episode where I break down some misconceptions about therapy. Let's get informed, be aware, and make the necessary changes!

"Good vibes only", "you'll get over it", or "it could be worse"; these phrases and many others we hear often or even say it to others. These phrases are called TOXIC POSITIVITY! It is invalidating and does not allow room for real growth and healing. You may be thinking, "how am I toxic or those phrases toxic, I am just trying to be supportive. Join me in this episode where I share what you can say instead, how to be present, feel your feelings, and support yourself and others without being toxic. 

You ever notice yourself doing things or giving others what you struggle to give or do for yourself? Well it is time to KEEP THAT SAME ENERGY.....with yourself. You are beyond deserving of the time, love, patience, and more that you give other people. Take a listen as I share my experience with giving myself the same energy I give to others. 

Let's continue our conversation from last episode and discuss some practical ways the Church can begin to break the mental health stigma. This all starts by being a safe space for one another. Take a listen! 

Welcome to Season 2! We're coming in HOT!  As Christians and the Church we have a responsibility to break the stigma on mental health, by normalizing conversations about mental health, educating ourselves, removing shame/judgment, and dismantling "Christian perfection".  There is power and freedom in authentic, shared stories/testimonies that helps each of us recognize that we are not alone and we can get through whatever we are facing. Take a listen & share your thoughts/questions. 

How y'all doing? It has really been A WHOLE YEAR since the pandemic began and life as we know it changed. Let's take a moment to check in with each other, ourselves individually,  the state of our mental health, embracing lessons learned, and more. Join me & take a listen. 

Did you know that there is a difference between emotions and feelings? Well I definitely did not know prior to becoming a therapist. Join me in this episode where I break down the difference between the two and also discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, feelings identification,  understanding triggers, and more. 

In this episode (my most vulnerable so far), we dive much deeper into self-awareness, exploring the foundation of childhood in order to better understand "self". We also explore "inner child wounds" and how even though they shape "self", it is possible to unlearn, relearn, and heal any painful, traumatic parts.  Find you. Learn you. Be you. 

Hi Uprooted Community! In order to have sustainable mental wellness, we have to "walk the walk" as much as we "talk the talk". We get so much input of information and knowledge constantly, that sometimes we do not actually DO the things we are learning or getting information about. In this episode I share practical mental health and wellness tips that have been helpful for me in my journey! Happy listening!

Hello Community! In this episode I share five mental health & wellness tips that have been helpful for me and the importance of putting into practice what we know, to walk the walk and not just talk the talk! 

Hey Community! "And if you don't know, now you know...know...!"Join me in this episode where I answer some get to know you questions and share a little bit more about me! 

Hello Community! Join me in this episode where I share all about me and answer some questions! Happy listening!

What are you taking with you as you enter the new year? What are you leaving behind? Join me as we reflect on the journey of 2020; all the blessings and challenges, what we can learn from them and ways to continue being kind to ourselves and others.  

Hello Community! 2020 was a year for the books, the ups, downs, and everything in between but we thank God for seeing us through. Let's talk all about it!

Self-care is self-love. Self-care is important at all times but more especially in times when you find it difficult. Join me, as we explore the importance of self-care beyond bubble baths and essential oils, but also as self-reflection, self-accountability, and self-discipline. 

Hello Community! You are a person of value. Your needs matter. Your life matters. Your destiny matters. You matter. Join me in this episode where we talk all about self, care for self and empowering self. 

"You are what you think" or maybe what you thought. Have you ever imagined your mind as a garden and your thoughts as seeds? In this episode we explore together the nature of thoughts and thought patterns and its impact on our mindset. We also get practical and examine some common negative thinking patterns that people have and how we can begin to address the ones that personally applies. 

Hello community! Your mind is a powerful place. It is a garden and your thoughts are the seeds. What are you planting in your garden? What fruits are being produced? Join me in this episode where we discuss thought patterns, power of the mind and how it shapes our lives. Happy listening!

"People with mental health or mental illness are just crazy". Have you ever heard this statement or something similar? We all have our ideas, based on environment and experiences, of what mental health and mental illness are. In this episode, we explore the differences between the two and ways we are all similar and connected to one another, as human beings. 

Hello community,  so mental health versus mental illness.....what is the difference? Find out more from this episode! 

Welcome to the Uprooted Community! In this intro episode I share what Uprooted is all about and the mission & vision of this movement! There's also some fun facts about me!