There are two weeks left in 2020 ! Many of us are setting goals for the New Year and I believe the best way to set yourself up for a new season is by reflecting on the previous one . Reflection is a journey and requires a certain level of honesty and courage to do so. Tune into this episode as I share why true growth and change takes more than just manifesting it. 

Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. As straightforward as this definition is, there is much complexity behind this topic. In today's episode, my husband George F. Haley III,AMFT joins me and together we scratch the surface on how trauma affects our mental health. We speak to race, poverty and even touch on abuse in an effort to bring awareness to the subtle ways we overlook the affects trauma has had on many of us. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Getting healthy and losing weight isn't easy and usually takes a fair amount of motivation and inspiration to assist in the effort. Today you will hear a candid conversation between myself and former NFL Athlete and Owner of FTF Training Center, Carl Ihenacho . He passionately shares his views on the connection between the mindset we possess when it comes to our health and how that influences the strides we make on our journey . Listen in as we discuss all things health and wellness from cultural influence to fad diets. You're not going to want to miss this episode.

Since the mandated stay at home order has been in place, many have experienced unwanted isolation or inclusion. I have found that restrictions have a way of highlighting areas in our lives that we've intentionally avoided. After this conversation, you will leave with tools that are aimed to assist you in dealing with the things, people and conversations you may have been avoiding .

Reference Article :

How emotion suppression can shorten our lifespan - https://bit.ly/2KNxQGp

Stress and anxiety are terms that are often used interchangeably but are they same? In this episode our special guest Dr. Akilah Reynolds will answer this question . She will also shed light on key signs someone should pay attention to, that could indicate that medical support may be of use. We also discuss how important it is to take a wholistic approach in supporting ones physical and mental health during times of crisis. 

7 WAYS TO MANEUVER THROUGH TIMES OF STRESS AND CRISIS :

S - Strategize for success
U - Utilize your resources
P - Put a plan in place
P - Persevere through the obstacle
O - Optimize your strengths
R - Rely on routine
T - Take time to process

If you want to do more research on the topic, here are some references for you to explore: Stress.org The American Institute of Stress and Apa.org: American Psychological Association

In this episode, you will learn a little bit about me and my own journey to wellness. I felt it was important to share that many of us in the wellness space at one point or another also struggled with maintaining our own health. Since healing often requires a level of vulnerability, I figured I'd share my story first. Join me for this conversation.