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In our first feed drop, we're sharing the first episode of Season 4 of the Turning Points Podcast. The host of Turning Points is therapist Frantzces Lys, and in this episode she explores family and peer-based approaches to therapy.  Frantzces is joined by two guests, first Charles Daniels, the CEO and co-founder of Fathers' Uplift, an organization that provides therapy, coaching, and advocacy for fathers. And second, Gina Connor, a clinical social worker who specializes treating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions through individual and group therapy.  Key Topics: 0:00: Introduction 5:00: First guest - Charles Daniels 23:10: Second guest - Gina Connor 33:30: Recap I hope you enjoy this episode of the Turning Points podcast. Subscribe here: https://sponsored.bostonglobe.com/point32health/turning-points/ Connect with the show: Subscribe on iTunes Follow Forrest on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Follow Forrest on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Visit Forrest's website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we tweak and adapt our healing process so that it is suited to our needs? In this episode, Celeste The Therapist and Frantzces Lys, clinical therapist and life coach, talk about healing, growth, and the different ways to approach this journey. The episode focuses on intentionality in the process and how important it is for people to seek out the best approach that fits them. Sometimes, the “best” ways to heal and grow are not tailored to our being as our experiences mold us to resist changes in our lives. It is natural to seek alternatives and as we do so, we defy resistance to achieve growth. Tune in to this episode and subscribe now to know more.  

Frantzces Lys is an American life coach, writer, podcast host, and the founder of Defying Resistance. She's also part of the team making up Black Girl Ventures, a non-profit addressing “the unique challenges black/brown women face in accessing social and financial to grow their business. Additionally, Frantzces is co-host of Chronicles Abroad podcast, which features expatriates and digital nomads throughout the world. 

We share some personal updates...and spoiler alert...there's gonna be another TAPT wedding woo hoo!!! In this episode, we share how we're each handling our many transitions and challenges amidst many life changes. We talk about being in gratitude while also allowing space for the grief of what's changed and been lost. We discuss the loss of identity that comes from transitioning from singlehood into relationship life and how that can impact our independence. Frantzces reminds us that relationships require intentional work all of the time. We also discuss if integration is possible from your old single life into your new partnered life? Or if a new path needs to be trailblazed? There's sadness around taking this break for each of us, but it's not necessarily a bad thing! We hope to be able to come back stronger and more purposeful. We have agreed to touch base again in August to discuss the next steps for our dear TAPT podcast and community. We will use this space for renewal for each of us this Spring and hope to report back to our listeners in the Fall.  We're grateful to all of our listeners for giving us space to be this vulnerable. And for hanging with us these past 5 seasons. We're proud of ourselves and each other for executing this idea and for our growing relationship with one another. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

Listen as we discuss the question, "Can therapists have light days?" And what does it mean to have "light days" in the work that we do? Therapists and healers carry a lot of emotional and mental weight when working with either clients or systems. Dive in as we explore when the shift happened for us in having more "light days" in our work. Learn what it means to incorporate lighter moments into your practice. Frantzces also shared what's in her internet browser as a self-proclaimed deep thinker. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. As a deep thinker and feeler, accept and walk through this world with a bit of heaviness 2. What does it mean to create more spaciousness in your life to balance light and heavier days? 3. Lightness comes after gaining professional experience and confidence- do we need to put in our “time." Although we challenge you to think about how you can create this rhythm into your life sooner. 4. The needle does move, especially when there are client insights and aha moments. For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss SEX! Listen as we discuss how to manage different conversations surrounding sex and intimacy. Especially when one of you wants to try new things and the other person doesn't want to. Or what happens when someone wants it all of the time? Dive in as we explore the differences in personalities, how do you work through someone who may have had more sexual experiences than you, and what if you have someone who's a bit more rigid than you? Learn what we believe is the foundation for a healthy sexual relationship. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. To have healthy sexual relationships it all starts with you doing the work. 2. Know what your boundaries are but be open to not completely shutting down all suggestions that your partner might make. 3. Sex and intimacy go hand in hand and if you're not having sex and you've tried everything else, maybe it's time to call it quits. 4. Ask yourself: what's going on with you that you're experiencing resistance around sex and intimacy? For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss loneliness and isolation. Listen as we explain the differences between loneliness and being alone, and how the imposed isolation resulting from the pandemic and its effects on our psyche. Dive in as we talk about experiencing loneliness throughout and after the healing process. Learn the importance of reclaiming yourself through loneliness and isolation. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Loneliness can come up whenever we feel alone, unwanted, or isolated. Some episodes are acute and others can be chronic and debilitating. 2. Purpose can be connected to having significance and belonging. Belonging to a group or family can alleviate feelings of isolation. 3. Recognize when loneliness can show up in your life- whether you are feeling alone in a crowded room and you don't fit in, or if the people around you are not supportive to and of you. 4. Ask yourself: is fear holding me back from creating and maintaining connections with others? How can I take calculated risks to move forward with having social connectedness to others? For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we ponder if it is possible to achieve happiness. Listen as we dissect what it means to be happy. We explore how do to respond to clients in their search for happiness, and how do you define happiness for yourself. Dive in as we think about what we would need to feel happiness and joy while also feeling centered and grounded. Feeling joyful is a natural state of being for us. We just have to find ways to make conscious decisions to feel it. So get up and do things that make you feel joy. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Happiness is the little collective pieces of joy that sustain us over time. 2. The question is not “will I ever feel happiness?” It's “how do I find joy now in this moment”. 3. Think outside of the box of what it means to be happy. 4. Expressing a range of emotions is healthy, refrain from labeling yourself as "emotional." It's a sign of being intuned and consciously aware of your feelings. It adds to the state of happiness. For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss passion and purpose: is it total bs or is it actually real. Can you actually achieve passion and purpose? Listen as we talk about whether you can live the lifestyle you want AND embrace your passion. Dive in as we question if money needs to be exchanged for work in order for passion and purpose to be deemed legit. We deconstruct the social conditioning of society to extract what is individually meaningful for all (any) of us. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. “Stop looking for your passion…follow your curiosity.”- Elizabeth Gilbert. 2. Passion and purpose together is an indicator of true alignment. 3. Challenge yourself: take 30 minutes a day to engage in exploration- purpose and passion and what drives you. 4. Find a community to get more support. 5. Risk prevents people from dreaming. For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss the impact of our upbringing and how the relationships with our parents/caretakers have shaped who we are. Some questions we answered were what do we want to take with us moving forward, what lessons did we learn and what are the things we know for sure that we want to leave behind. Lastly, we discussed how do we reparent ourselves in the midst of change and healing. Reflecting on how you were parented is important work to do. This determines what you take with you and what is left in the past. You can cut off a parental figure if that makes sense for you however, you still have to process that relationship. How did you change the narrative? We're you able to find meaning in your experience and turn it into something positive like Frantzces who keeps a clean home because of her somewhat OCDish aunt. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Blaming prevents us from healing, acknowledge the impact of past events so you can move forward. 2. Some of those experiences have taught you some ways to be self-sufficient. 3. You cannot deny that your upbringing shaped you. Everyone needs to reflect no matter what. Adverse childhood experiences have strong influences on us. 4. As we get older we have to find ways to reparent ourselves and to give ourselves what we didn't get in our childhoods. 5. Even with cutting off a relationship you'll still need to process that relationship and that separation. 6. Process EVER-REE-THING. Ask yourself are both of my feet planted in the present or is there one foot in the past and one foot in the future? For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss motivation and execution. Listen as we talk about what holds us back from accomplishing things and what gives us a spark to completing tasks. Dive in as we question if motivation is even a real thing, how the word is oversaturated and overused, and how people minimize the impact of motivation. Add the song “Go Big” by Big Sean to your new motivation playlist is Go Big by Big Sean. Thank us later. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Be mindful of how societal norms around motivation impact you. American society place pressure on folks to equate motivation with ambition, success, and money. 2. Being afraid to do nothing: it's ok to take downtime and rest. Counteract the pressure to always be on, to be an Olympian and superhero, and do it all. 3. Ask yourself: What underlying issues, patterns, and fears are really holding you back? 4. Do the work and engage in self-care. Dance to your go-to playlist. Give yourself grace. Binge-watch Netflix and chill the f**** out. For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss the advice that we would give to our younger selves. Listen as we talk about young adulthood, attending college, experiencing the quarter-life crisis, and developing independence. Dive in as we discuss obtaining mentorship from outside of the home, and the realization that we needed to have patience and that things happen for us when we are ready. The moral of the story: wake up and pay attention. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Stop people-pleasing and say exactly what you want and need. 2. Put yourself first in a way that doesn't harm others. 3. Engage in perspective-taking and consider the context. Things that may have happened back then really do not matter as much as you think that they do. 4. Redefine your life for how it suits you. Make decisions that make sense to you. 5. Acknowledge risk aversion and practice risk-taking because that is a part of life. For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss how we respond to other people's mental health problems. Listen as we talk about how we navigate when people come to us to dump their mental health narratives into us, and our struggles with setting boundaries with others in the workplace and in social settings. Dive in as we process how people can misread and misuse our superpowers as therapists and healers. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Dumping your narrative onto others can possibly leave you feeling vulnerable and fragile. 2. Set the boundary that feels right for you. Once you set the healthy boundaries stick to those limits. 3. Time and place matter. Read the room. For example, if co-worker dumping is occurring in a work setting then clearly make sure where you stand in the most empathetic and caring way that you can to others. 4. Consider how you can set energetic boundaries and also recognize that it's ok to advise others to go to therapy. I hear you and I also am guiding you to the more appropriate way of healing. For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

This week's episode talks about perfection and shame with our special host Clinical Social Worker and Child Welfare Superhero Seth Riker. Listen as we talk about how we have dealt with perfectionism, how it shows up in our lives, and how perfectionism impacts us positively and negatively. Dive in as discuss if perfectionism can lead to procrastination and the inability to move forward and let go. How in the world does Seth continue to find the strength to keep going in this field?! By finding the small successes with clients and families. #assetandstrengthsbasedmindset Key takeaways from this episode: 1. There is a spectrum of perfectionism that consists of insecurity, anxiety, and the perception of self-worth. 2. Check your ego at the door. Beware of making everything about you and avoid the messiah complex. You do not need control to fuel your inflated sense of self. 3. Don't give a shit about what other people think about you. Redefine what achievement and success look like for you. In other words: do you, boo. 4. Sometimes, things just don't matter, so learn to simply let something go. For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss how to move on from a breakup. Listen as we talk about tips and tricks to recognizing dysfunction, what lessons are learned after relationships come to an end, and identifying healthy characteristics of a healthy relationship. Dive in as we discuss the impact of self-worth and how your partner choices change when you start to love yourself. Emotional intelligence is a game-changer. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. You just block them. Do not engage in contact with the person once you have decided to move on. 2. The person does need love, but they don't need it from you. You are not responsible for someone else's happiness or healing journey. Let them go so that they can do the work and find themselves. 3. None of us are broken. We have not met our person yet. The right person will not make you feel broken and will not make you feel like you are the problem 4. Sometimes, your biology and mind have not moved on after a breakup, and sometimes you go through a withdrawal process. Don't get trapped in nostalgia. For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-a-p-t/id1496705925 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therapists.are.people.too/

In this bonus episode celebrating Marathon Monday, Frantzces talks to Joan Benoit Samuelson, an American Olympic Icon and two-time Boston Marathon winner. Samuelson recounts her struggle with anxiety after becoming a mother, and describes how running, gardening and a strong sense of place have kept her grounded through her long career. For a transcript of this episode and more information, visit Globe.com/turningpoints.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, we discuss finding a great therapist and firing a terrible therapist. Listen as we share some life updates and our experiences with searching for therapists and engaging in therapy. Dive in as we discuss our characteristics of a great therapists and concrete strategies to assess the quality of the therapeutic relationship. And…did you all notice that happiness is the common theme in all of our lives? Tonika is no longer in the closet! Yaaasss! Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Take advantage of the free consultation that most therapists offer. You can get a feel of their energy. You can also read online profiles and focus on bios that resonate with you. 2. Capture your reflections by journaling your experiences with therapists you've seen. This helps you to know what works for you and what does not work for you. 3. You are in a therapeutic relationship with your therapist that should be respectful. Is the therapist attentive? Do they focus on your needs? Do they show up to the session on time? 4. Gauge how the therapist sets up expectations during the intake process. Which questions do you ask? Which questions do they ask you? How real can they get with you, and are they afraid to have uncomfortable conversations? 5. So, how do you break up with a terrible therapist? It feels awkward and uncomfortable, but you need to move on if you are not happy. With that being said…you should follow the Golden Rule: treat others the way you want to be treated. For questions and shareouts and further discussions, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

Exercise can help us not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally. In this episode, Frantzces talks to a Bostonite who says running with a group of fellow black men helps his mental health, and gets tips from a sports psychologist about how to talk to ourselves even when we're not performing as well as we'd like. For a transcript of this episode and more information, visit Globe.com/turningpoints.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our digital lives can affect our mental health -- for better or worse. In this episode, Frantzces talks to a teenager who shares his emotional ups and downs online--and who has gained a following of other teens looking for connection. Then, she gets tips from Dr. Michael Rich, the “mediatrician,” on how all of us can use media more mindfully. For a transcript of this episode and more information, visit Globe.com/turningpoints. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frantzces talks to a young woman who discovered that yoga, therapy, and finding community helped her heal from a trauma. Then, she gets the lowdown from a meditation expert and a neuroscientist on how and why mindfulness can help everyone's mental health. For a transcript of this episode and more information, visit Globe.com/turningpoints. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We couldn't let the season go without talking about our favorite topics: relationships and dating. We get a bit wild and uncensored in our very LAST episode for season 4 with this conversation about online dating and relationships in general. We tackle the question of why it's so hard to have a conversation of depth? And why people can't move past, "Hey beautiful." We even work through the insecurities behind the famous, "Did I scare you off" question. Much of the challenges of dating surrounds fear of commitment, anxiety, and many other factors, but what we realize is that it boils down to your own personal work. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Find ways to vibrate higher. You'll attract how you're feeling inside. If you're feeling insecure and fearful, then most likely you'll attract someone who's feeling the same. 2. Do the work. This is TAPT's mantra. But, you can't want what you can't give, so find out what your personal blocks are so that you can invite more beautiful relationships into your life. 3. Don't slide into people's DMs with inappropriate behaviors. Take a moment to read the room and respond or initiate accordingly. 4. If finding your person is taking longer than you'd like, well live your life, find your joy, and your person will come unexpectedly while you're out there shining. 5. Lastly, we can't say this enough but, be honest about the kind of relationship that you're looking for. If you want companion, then cool, that person might want that as well. Say what you want and you might just get what you want. For questions and shareouts and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss our thoughts about the Netflix movie White Tiger. Listen as we talk about the fictional story of the main character Balaram Halwai, whose life begins at servitude. Despite India claiming to be a country of democracy we witness the divisions between the caste and class systems and the impact it has on Southeast Asian society. This is an incredible film that has won numerous awards. The white tiger is a symbolic sign that represents power through conviction, individuality, shadow, and light. Which were all things that Balaram dealt with. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. When all the odds and the system are against you it's a matter of survival, but what happens when the constant hustling becomes a double edge sword? 2. How do you find the will to defy the odds when the stacks are set up against you from day one? 3. The caste system benefits too many people for anyone to change it, no matter how damaging it is to the psyche, the spirit, and the increase of the economic gaps. 4. Family can become culprits who are part of the system because of how deeply ingrained the conditioning is and what does it mean to step away from your family to branch out and live your dreams? For questions and shareouts and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week, we discuss procrastination after watching a Ted Talk by Tim Urban. Some person, Frantzces found on the world wide web. He shared some insights about his longstanding song and dance with procrastination. We may at times find it humorous when we procrastinate on things, but sometimes it could be a deeper issue. What is truly delaying the things that you know you must do or even would like to do? We also wondered if there was a "cure" for procrastination. Is this ingrained, or can you actually learn to procrastinate less? Nonetheless, there are levels to this game of procrastination that we play. Head over to Tim Urban's Ted Talk: Inside The Mind Of A Master Procrastinator.  Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Procrastination, especially when there are no deadlines. 2. There are levels of procrastination: more minor insignificant things to larger, more impactful things. 3. Is anxiety connected to procrastination? 4. How to prioritize that exhaustive to-do list and reduce the list. 5. Focus on what will move you in the right direction. 6. Outsource some tasks and create a budget that allows you to do that. 7. There might be underlying imposter syndrome, fear, learned avoidance: allow yourself to dig deeper to get to the root of the issue 8. Teach yourself how to eliminate distractions. Learn more about watching TED Talks on all of your favorite platforms. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss Carl Jung's theory on Shadow Work. Listen as we talk about understanding the unconscious parts of yourself and your psyche, and its similarities to doing inner child work, and spiritual and somatic work. Dive in as we discuss the process of accepting the "good" and "bad" parts of our lives and selves, and what is needed to engage in transformational change. Please invest in the work of Bessel Van der Kolk who remains the father and guru of deep trauma work. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Wait this is just therapy. Ask yourself: how do we become more comfortable with dealing with the hard stuff? Don't make it unattainable and unreachable but over-complicating the situation and overanalyzing the theory. 2. Be careful when reading information on the internet and so-called Shadow Work experts. This topic has become trendy now in our field and people are trying to make money off of vulnerable people. This is deep trauma work that needs to be done by an experienced license professional and healer. 3. Shadow is always within you, when you do the work, it minimizes overtime. 4. We are never experts and we are always in the work. You have to view yourself as someone in the trenches and a person that is always doing the work simultaneously as you are helping others. For questions and shareouts and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss what is home. Listen as we talk about what home means to us, and how that impacts how we show up in the world. Dive in as we hold a vulnerable conversation about the metaphorical and literal meanings of “home”. Where is your home base located in the world? Listen to Home by American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillip @philphil Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Home is where you are being centered, and being grounded. Home is where the heart is. How is wherever you wanna be. Find peace wherever you are in the world. 2. Don't get swept up in other people's fears and judgments. Don't let them get in the way of what you're trying to do and how I'm trying to live. 3. Unwanted and unsolicited conversations about home and place of origin can be complicated for people of the diaspora. Look at the privilege you have in being able to claim a place like home. 4. Be a nomad! In some cultures, this is taboo, immature unstable behavior, and in other cultures, it is the social norm to go fly and spread your wings and be adventurous. For questions and shareouts and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

Season 2 is here! This is episode 1 of On My On Vibe Podcast by Nikki Dee,  Preparing Your Mind For Pleasure.   In this episode host Nikki Dee sits down with long time friend Frantzces Lys for a conversation centering around preparing your mind for pleasure.    Meet Frantzces Lys, Friend Personal Life Coach Check out her website at: https://defyingresistance.com Follow: Facebook: @defyingresistance Instagram: @frantzceslys   Topics that we touch on in this episode include: Fear Becoming Comfortable Trying new Things The Importance and Profound Impact of Risk Taking and Shooting your shot on a regular basis Leaning In and being open your experiences Self Love Expectations in the Bedroom Frantzces' Travel experiences, where the Black Queer Folx?  The Practice of Vulnerability      Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow, like, share, and review!  Want to contact Nikki or leave a comment?    Find OMOV Podcast on Instagram @Omovpodcast

In this week's episode, we discuss life after the degree. Listen as we talk about what our lives were like right after obtaining the MSW degree, having expectations versus not having expectations of ourselves as clinicians and the field's overemphasis on choosing a setting and a population. Dive in as we discuss our figure out current ways to customize our professional careers to suit our individual talents, interests, and strengths. Are we masochists or gluttons for punishment for staying in this field? Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Diversify your experiences. Get one school placement and one hospital placement with the goal of gaining experience in the higher-paying sectors. Don't be afraid to work in the hood, hood, hood. 2. Gain experience working for a child protection or adoption agency, group home, or a residential setting or in-home therapy work. You will develop strong clinical skills and crisis management skills. Everyone should have some community-based experience to develop a variety of skills. 3. This is hard ass work. Do not shy away from the uncomfortable and hard tasks and conversations with clients. Seek out mentorship and strong supervision to help you grow and to develop grit. 4. Listen to feedback others give you about your strengths and use them to your advantage. Talk to seasoned clinicians and healers to hear what is it really like to work in the field. 5. If you are burnt out then make the plan to exit. Take a break and rest, reevaluate, and reset. Pivot. Don't be afraid to move on. It is that simple. 6. Try to remember what got you into this field. Check-in with yourself and ask is what I am doing now still feeding me and my soul? For questions and shareouts and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss the concept of the Superwoman Complex. The dark side of the Superwoman complex is the fear of showing vulnerability. But at best, doing everything on our own is a recipe for stunted growth and, at worst, a path to burnout. Being continually caught up in the daily whirlwind often leads to losing perspective and a clear, current view of your market or field. Being head down all the time leads to isolation. As seasoned multitaskers, we too often put multiple families and business needs ahead of our wellbeing, which means support systems don't exist when an emergency arises. Asking other people for help is hard. Yet overcoming this behavior and its underlying fears is essential for personal and business growth. Key takeaways from today's episode: 1. Having a fear of vulnerability and overcompensating by being super independent can lead to burnout and stunted growth. 2. Having a head-down mentality to just focus on success can come at the cost of not looking up and seeing what you're missing, including connection with other people. 3. Our field adds an extra layer of pressure to be tough enough to hang. Any sign of weakness can be interpreted as not being strong enough or competent enough to be a "good social worker." 4. We can learn to set our boundaries. We don't always have to give, even if the people we are serving look like us. 5. Be conscious that no amount of accolades are enough for some of us. We may always feel like we have to overperform just to "make it" or be seen as good enough in a system of white supremacy. This tendency doesn't only apply to work. It also impacts our dating/marriage and other interpersonal relationships. Ask yourself what would happen if we didn't do everything or stopped being a "superwoman"? What would fall apart? Would it really? For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss resiliency. We share our experiences with the term in regards to our clients and our personal lives. What impacts resilience? Why do we need it and how do we build it? How do we become more resilient? Why are some people more resilient than others? Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Some people are born with an innate resilience ability. Whereas others have to "do the work" to cultivate a practice of staying with unwanted feelings to better understand them and to create meaning of adversity. 2. The word resilience has become a popular term that is often overused or misused. Some people have adverse feelings or reactions to the word because it can be used as a way to minimize people's hardships or experiences. 3. The universe often tests us with situations that push us to use our resiliency or gives us an opportunity to cultivate it. 4. Believing other possibilities exist and getting out of a victim mentality can push us towards using our resilience. Leaning on our tribe and therapy can be enormously helpful in getting through adversity. Resilience doesn't mean you have to do everything alone. 5. Building up armor and "bouncing back" can seem like someone is resilient but until you sit with the unwanted feelings and face them it will be hard to fully thrive. 6. Our spirits can become fatigued at times. Having self-awareness allows us to be conscious of when that happens. Accepting what you can control and what you cannot is important. Leaning on spiritual practices can help us find meaning and gratitude. 7. Everyone is in a different place. Don't provide unsolicited advice on how you got through something. If someone asks, great. But let people have their own process. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we continue to discuss how the Chauvin verdict and events surrounding it impact our work...and also how it impacts us personally. With our very FIRST guest host, Dr. Holly! She specializes in working with Black professional women who experience microaggressions in their workplace. Today we talk about our suggestions and perspectives on what needs to be done in order for us to heal. Key takeaways from this episode: 1) Dr. Holly argues that this is not our fight. How does racism become the responsibility of the victim? Sometimes it may seem easier to march than to spend your dollars towards helping the Black economy. 2) White people need to understand why violence has such a strong history in their culture from the crusades to colonialism to the genocide in the Americas and slavery. What is in the culture that presumes risk and acts out in violence pre-emptively? This deep psychological piece needs to be explored and better understood. 3) You can't really call yourself an ally until you know who you are. Our own deep inner work needs to be done to understand where we lie on the spectrum of racial identity development. Most Black and Brown folks know this simply because of our position in the world. White people need to do this as well. Tonika's one tip today for white folks is to slow down and first figure out who you are. "Get it together". 4) People are so often operating from a place of fear and rage. Protests are one place we can put those feelings. Though it's hard to do that from Costa Rica for Frantczes ;). But the harder work is to heal ourselves. Don't just run to do something, charged by white guilt. Look in the mirror and explore the feelings coming up inside of you. 5) Dr. Holly's one piece of advice today is that Black and Brown folks need to take our ass to therapy. "Just fucking get a therapist." We've experienced so much trauma and we need to work through it. And white people really need to be taught about white privilege in elementary school so that it can breed empathy. 6) Black and Brown folks know why we're scared...but why are white people scared? Most Black and Brown folks don't hate white people. We just want to be left the fuck alone so we can be great. If we really wanted to kill folks or have revenge, people like George Zimmerman wouldn't still be alive. 7) Tonika reminds us that there needs to be love amongst groups of color. We need to band together and work together. We can't be in silos. 8) It's hard for us to love on each other collectively if we can't love on ourselves. People who love themselves don't bring pain to other people. Today's conversation could have gone on for much longer, there's so much to talk about on this topic. Thank you Dr. Holly for joining us in this powerful conversation today. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen, Tonika and Dr. Holly :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss our reactions to the live television airing of the David Chauvin verdict. Yes, friends. We literally were recording during the live verdict. Listen as we chat about how the verdict is representative of accountability and not justice, and how we hold on to hope while trying to find inner peace for ourselves. Dive in as we end up asking ourselves a lot more reflective questions rather than providing any answers or solutions. In true TAPT fashion, our conversation is unscripted and unfiltered. Where are the action steps? Let’s have a strategic meeting and figure this out and move forward! Rest in Paradise Mr. George Floyd. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. We have chaos because we have a bunch of unhealed people in this world. Let’s help heal others one conversation at a time. The therapeutic work that we do is important and has its place in the process of healing the world. 2. We have not found safety in our own bodies and our own souls. We often carry around rage and aggression and do not understand how those strong feelings affect our bodies. 3. Are we booboo the fool and getting played, thinking that change is gonna come? Will racism ever be eradicated? 4. What happens if all people of color and marginalized groups up and leave America and become ex-Patriots. The country would collapse. Period. 5. I bet you have a newfound appreciation for that Sociology 101 course that you thought was such an easy class. Smh. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

We are back for Season 4! We have missed you all! In this episode, we discuss what we have been up to and what we have been doing since our Season 3 finale episode. In this episode, we discuss how we are dealing with the panini (Hee Hee Hee) and our plans as a brand, friends, and a podcast. Join us as we remind you all to continue doing the work, have fun, and remember that you were chosen to do this work. Wait. Oh. Snap. We may just have a guest speaker featured this season. Stay tuned! For questions and share-outs, and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Don't forget to give this podcast a 5-star rating! We appreciate ya'll. Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss attachment styles and our own experiences with reflecting on childhood and adult attachment styles. Listen as we talk about how attachment styles show up in various parts of our lives, how therapy can help you become aware of your own attachment style, and how attachment styles can change throughout your lifetime. Dive in as we discuss how painful it was for the three of us to have this conversation, the importance of creating a life outside of an intimate relationship and being able to be brave enough to...wait for it...do the work. Tonika’s rescue cat is a little less anxious and a bit more secure now. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Ask yourself: How do I strengthen the relationship with myself first so that I can strengthen my relationships with others? You must engage in constant reflection and ask for help. 2. Attachment styles can show up in certain areas of your life and/or in your most intimate relationships. It is possible to disrupt insecure attachment patterns in your life and move on to secure relationships. 3. Listen to us, three wise old women, when we tell you that anxious-avoidant relationships are toxic and unhealthy. The work is learning how to leave. Run. Away. At. Full. Speed. 4. Be a human, not a robot. We must help children make sense of attachment style and learn healthy ways of bonding with adults. Let us use formal training and also give children the nurturance that they deserve and need. Be that one person that shows up for a child. 5. We can’t even begin to talk about the correlation between attachment and co-dependency. We attempted to talk about it but...chile... For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss the pressures of the holidays and how hard it can be to say no to your family. No matter how much you get along with your fam, family time can be intense. It's easy to get caught up in all the guilt-tripping that happens around this time. A lot of us are tired of slaving in the kitchen even if it can be fun. By the way, give Sabeen her hot salted caramel hot cocoa mix throughout the year and not just during the holidays! Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Not everyone celebrates these holidays so be mindful of how you approach people during the holidays. Because not everyone has a healthy family dynamic and this isn’t a water cooler conversation. And in a lot of cases, not everyone has traditional family dynamics. 2. Make the holidays your own, don’t worry about what society says how you should celebrate. Taking care of yourself can mean not attending family gatherings. 3. Also, what's it like for people who are not Christians and the disparity between which holidays are celebrated and which ones are not celebrated? Hmm, what's that about...oh we already know. 4. Don’t be afraid to not follow the typical norms during the holidays and if you feel like doing your own thing, do it. Tonika’s about the tans. Sabeen & Frantzces are all about the travel. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

Nubia and Frantzces get candid about podcasting. They share 5 specific reasons why Chronicles Abroad hasn’t been as consistent as they used to be. A lot has changed since the inception of Chronicles Abroad and Nubia & Frantzces are juggling quite a few different businesses.Nubia’s Black & Tulum group recently hit 10k, she’s also managing the BlaxIt group, and her travel consulting/coaching business, while Frantzces is finishing her book and re-launching her coaching program on top of working full-time as a therapist. Not only that, she continues to work with Black Girl Ventures, a non-profit that provides access to financial and social capital to Black and Brown women. So, needless to say, they need HELP! Chronicles Abroad is taking a step back to focus on hiring the right people that will help elevate the podcast to where it needs to be. If you would like to support Chronicles Abroad, please hit up their Patreon page, or if you have a skill or service to offer, send them an email at info@chroniclesabroad.com.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe

In this week's episode, we tackle the vulnerable subject of rebuilding trust in relationships. Listen as we talk about what can break trust in familial, platonic, and romantic relationships and how to rebuild trust with clients. Dive in as we discuss what makes us feel safe and protected, and a new wave of cancel culture, and how folks refuse to repair relationships when trust has been broken. Key takeaway for this week’s episode: 1. We can talk about trust without talking about communication. Whenever possible transparency is always they way to go. Tell others what makes you feel safe and secure. Acknowledge when someone has broken trust in the relationship with you. 2. Unpack what you have learned and how you have learned about trust during your childhood. Recognize signs of mistrust and secure bonds and attachment. 3. Start with trusting yourself and your instincts. You can tell a lot about how people react to things and how they behave. 4. Trust is a building process and it is not a black and white process. If you want meaningful relationships in your life then you have to practice trusting others and trusting yourself. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we tackle our journey through adult development in our thirties. Listen as we talk about our spiritual and emotional healing journeys, health and physiological changes, and discovering our passions and career goals. Dive in as we discuss and get deep about our relationship experiences, compromise and “that list”, self-esteem and self-worth, and adult development. Erik Erikson is the bomb. Key takeaways for this week’s episode: 1. This is your unique story and it’s kind of beautiful. It is okay that your life is not moving in a linear pattern. Let yourself just move where life takes you. Keep climbing that evolutionary staircase. 2. Breakups (friendship or romantic) are the best. What?! They are necessary for your growth. You get a better understanding of who we are, and very clear about our value system. 3. We love tacos, tacos, and tacos (and now made with vegan cheese). We also have more aches and pains now. No one likes to do lunges but we do need to exercise. We must invest in our physical health and wellness in order to remain healthy and energetic. 4. As you get older what is important to you becomes clearer. Friends become family. We feel the need to build community and interdependence and have meaningful relationships and connections with others. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Frantzces shares her story of living, working, and traveling in Asia, her therapy & life coaching practice, "Defying Resistance", and her podcasts "Chronicles Abroad" & "T. A. P. T." (Therapists Are People Too).       Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

In this week's episode, we discuss our thoughts about the Netflix limited series called Unorthodox. Listen as we talk about the true story of a woman named Esty who yearns to find herself, Esty’s transition into womanhood, and the impact of freedom and liberation on one’s mind, body, and soul. Dive in as we discuss the limitations of short television shows, and how it left us wanting more. Also? which accent is that, Sabeen?! What?! Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Some that identify with the main character may watch this series through the lens of protectiveness for Orthodox Jews. The “poor girl oppressed by her people and needing to escape” is an old trope. What does it look like to be raised in a culture that you do feel a part of? 2. Once again we become confused and disappointed that liberties have been taken to create a more dramatic and juicy storyline. Take some time to research Esty’s real-life story. 3. Some may see cultish and/or concerning elements within this story. The importance of preserving the Jewish culture and its values is, what is at the core of the plotline is the imbalance of preserving Jewish culture and values with an individual’s desire for a secular lifestyle. Did the rigidity of religious practice, philosophy, and ideology eliminate Esty’s soul? 4. The sexual education in this story was more progressive than what we have seen in society and of our own experiences. 5. We would love to see Esty’s rebirth and reclamation of her life. Can we get a Season 2? Please?! For questions and share outs and further please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

In this week's episode, we discuss our post-election reactions Listen as we talk about our raw, real, and unfiltered feelings after the longest week on earth, how we are back to dealing with regular racism as opposed to the Trump racism, and how divided the American people are today. Dive in as we discuss how everything has a season and THAT season is over! And guess what homie?! You about to lose yo job! Check out Dr. Kiona’s post at @howtolivelikeabasicbitch about the nuances for people of color and marginalized groups and voting for Trump. Key takeaways for this week’s episode: 1. Today is a new day. Biden and Harris have arrived to save the day...right? Well...for one day everything felt okay. 2. You know what?! Being a social worker is political. So we are going to talk about our viewpoints and our political stance because there is not a separation between social justice and healing. Straight up. Point blank and period. 3. We can focus on the 50 percent that voted for that man or we can focus on the possibility of hope. Challenge yourself to bask in the moment albeit hard. It may take a little while but light will always prevail. 4. So sit back, pause, breathe, and do not forget to keep your eyes open and your eyes open. Pay attention to this new administration’s policy development and practices going forward. Stay connected and informed and of course woke (but not so woke that you cannot take a joke from Dave Chapelle). 5. Frantzces is still not coming back to live in the US. Whomp, whomp, whomp. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

Join me for the second part of my conversation with the hosts of "Therapists are People Too" podcast, Sabeen, Frantzces, and Tonika. We share our thoughts around the current political climate and its impact on mental health. We also processed this election season and what it looks like for each of us as well as our clients. Learn more about "Therapists are People Too" and their podcast link via their Instagram page- https://www.instagram.com/therapists.are.people.too/?hl=en You can reach me at therappuccino.com

Join me as I speak with the hosts of "Therapists are People Too" podcast, Sabeen, Frantzces, and Tonika about pandemic fatigue. They share their perspectives and experiences as people and therapists about how this pandemic has impacted them. We process the idea of pandemic fatigue and what it looks like for each of us as well as our clients.  To learn more about them and the podcast link please check out their Instagram page- https://www.instagram.com/therapists.are.people.too/?hl=en You can reach out to me at therappuccino.com

In this week's episode, we discuss self- sabotage and why we have a hard time accepting joy in our lives. Listen as we talk about the correlation between joy and vulnerability and how we have been accustomed to chaos or drama. Dive in as we discuss how culture and childhood experiences influence you. Watch out for your use of sarcasm because it can scare people away! Omg, we did not suggest a book, podcast, or anything else during this episode. No. Wait. We dropped our fellow social work sista Dr. Brené Brown @brenebrown and her groundbreaking work on vulnerability!!!! Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Try on the act of accepting compliments. Yes, it is an action and behavior to engage in in order to be able to hear healthy and positive feedback about yourself. 2. How can I lean into joy and accept it in small doses? Look for the everyday joys and let them permeate your life in a healthy and happy way. 3. Learn to appreciate and to express gratitude for what is going well in the moment. 4. Sit with the idea that to accept joy is also to be rooted in self- esteem and your sense of worthiness. 5. Look at how culture and your childhood experience shapes your ability to embrace joy and happiness. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram

In this week's episode, we discuss the major red flags to identify in relationships. Listen as we talk about online dating, communication styles, and identifying insecurities in a partner. Dive in as we discuss ghosting, gaslighting, and the power of intuition. It’s ok to do a needs assessment and a mental health status exam. That is our superpower as therapists and healers. Key takeaways for this week’s episode: 1. You ain’t that busy. Consistent communication is one of the most important factors in having a healthy relationship. Let someone know that you are busy and that you will get back to them. That demonstrates respect for the other person and intentionality in a relationship. 2. Watch what they say and then watch what they do. Behavior is a key indicator of how someone feels about you. Ghosting can happen to you very suddenly or after months of dating someone. People avoid hard conversations because that is easier for them. If you have been ghosted move on. Stop looking for closure because you probably will never know why you were ghosted. 3. Please, please, PLEASE watch out for gaslighting and narcissism. These are signs of emotional abuse and manipulation. It is usually subtle. Let’s stop trying to make excuses for other people’s behaviors. Let’s stop trying to turn them into people they are not. Move on. RUN. 4. Ask yourself: Am I l continuing to come across the same types of people? Who am I allowing into my world and why? Be aware of the other person’s patterns but also look at your own patterns. You have to take responsibility for your actions too. You can have grace for people that are trying hard to change. 5. Good luck. May the force be with you. Love always wins but...love yourself first then try to date. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :)

In this week's episode, we discuss our obsession with social media and how it impacts our lives. Listen as we talk about the Tik Tok rabbit hole, how we discovered the term “doomscrolling” and why we both love and hate social media. Dive in as we discuss our choices about who we follow and the impact of daily usage on our psyches, creepy algorithms, and giving up your right to privacy. You too, TAPT followers, should be obsessed with cat videos. Which social media platforms help you think, escape, laugh, and dance? We love @embracingblackculture @iamtabithabrown @djnice @hownottotravellikeabasicbitch @coffeemeetsbagel @overheardquarentinelife @glennondoyle Key takeaways from this episode: 1. You have choices about the types of platforms that you use and which accounts you choose to follow. Using social media to connect and engage with people is the original intent behind many platforms. So focus on that and your “doomscrolling” with be justified, right? 2. There are probably more positive reasons to use social media than negative reasons. Many people use social media to gain access to news and information around the world. Information and knowledge is power. 3. Now we are forced to “live online” for work and school purposes. Do not forget to take screen breaks by getting up and moving around and stretching. Also, do those blue light blocking lenses really work?! The jury is still out on this one but it will not hurt to buy a cheap pair and test them out. 4. Is it possible to erase your digital footprint? If you buy anything online well...it’s too late. No seriously if you’re willing to put time and money into hiring someone to help you then give it a shot. 5. You can’t follow Tonika’s personal page but follow her public page @ms_claiborneinthebldg as she documents this unprecedented year in education and counseling. :) For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :)

In this week's episode, we discuss the unfortunate and untimely passing of beloved actor Chadwick Boseman. This is a heavy episode for us, y’all. Listen as we talk about black excellence and representation in media, stepping into your life’s purpose, and living a full life. Dive in as we discuss medical racism and cancer diagnoses, facing your fears, and the power of human potential. Please check out the two documentaries that were mentioned in this episode: What the Health and Fork and Knife. Now go ahead and watch ALL of Chadwick’s movies. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. People do not always remember what you said but they remember how you make them feel. it’s how you make people feel. He just seemed like a good ass person. A genuine person with grace. 2. “You don’t have to have the same exact experience as a black actor as you do a white actor”. -Chadwick Boseman. He was upfront and acknowledged the racial discrimination and race-based trauma and oppression in Hollywood. 3. What is the meaning of legacy? We don’t know why Chadwick continued to work as hard as he did but we are grateful that he left behind an incredible body of work. Brown and black boys will forever be positively impacted and inspired by his roles and who he was a man. 4. Something has to change. Things MUST change. We need research on brown and black bodies and we need to change the managed care system. Black men must have colon cancer screenings prior to age 45. 5. The year 2020 has forced us to reflect upon the lessons learned. Live your life with purpose and to the fullest. Strive to be more compassionate, empathetic, and walk with grace. This is the time to stop and pause and think about how you will live your life with intention. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :)

Frantzces interviews Nubia who says you are the creator of your life. She shares what she’s been up to for the last 16 months living in Mexico. In this episode, she shares how and why she built Black In Tulum a wildly popular Facebook providing events and excursions and other related guided tour services for people of color visiting Tulum, Mexico. She also shares why she became heavily involved in BlaxIt, another popular group providing resources and support to Black Americans who want to leave the US.  The last 16 months have been a bit of a whirlwind for Nubia, who shares her struggles with self-doubt, and her deep desire to create thriving, and impactful communities. She is a certified connector and Nubia believes her goal in life is to bring people together.  In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following:1. You are the creator of your life.2. If something doesn’t exist build it.3. Stop trying to control everything around and let things be.  Want to visit or move to Tulum, Mexico? Then join Black In Tulum. Want to just high tail out of the US, then join BlaxIt Tribe. Are you looking for a travel and expat coach? Then reach out to Nubia.  Follow Nubia on the following social media platforms: IG: ANuexperienceFacebook: Nubia Be sure to sign up for The Layover so you have access to exclusive info. Then go ahead and leave us a review, send us an email, DM. anything, we’d love to support you as much as you’ve supported us. Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe  

Truly hope you enjoy and are inspired by this week’s episode with Frantzces. In this chapter, Frantzces talks about coming to America at a young age, growing up in the Boston area, and how she was impacted as an immigrant, and later a Black woman. … The post Chapter 62-Frantzces of Defying Resistance and Chronicles Abroad appeared first on Black Women Travel Podcast.

Nubia interviews Frantzces about trusting the process. This episode is in full transparency as Frantzces shares her personal story about what made her transition abroad, and the internal battles that she experienced throughout the years. Fear and uncertainty could've stopped her from taking risks but she leaped forward without a real game plan so that she can not only heal but also to find deeper purpose and meaning in her life. In this episode you'll be inspired by the following: 1. Don't allow society to define you, define your role and identity for yourself. 2. As a parent, do all that you can to live a full life because that will inspire your children. 3. When you surrender to the process the Universe will do all of what it can to open up the path to everything that you desire. Want to keep tabs on all the amazing things Frantzces is doing? Follow her on Instagram @frantzceslys, be sure to peruse her site Defying Resistance and get on her waitlist for her small group coaching. You can also sign up for her newsletter and as a FREE gift, get The Ultimate Guide To Getting Unstuck And Cheating Resistance. Be sure to leave us a review, send us an email, DM. anything, we’d love to support you as much as you’ve supported us. Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

Nubia and Frantzces from chroniclesabroad.com share their travel stories. But it's so much more than that. If you're getting ready to study abroad this interview is sure to put you in the mindset you need to be in to make sure you savor every minute of your trip.