BE YOU DO YOU

Stayc Brown is from Birmingham Alabama and is a bodybuilder. He has been lifting now for 9 years and began training for his first bodybuilding show about 3 years ago. In his first competition, he placed well enough to take a shot at nationals.

Stayc’s passion is to inspire others to become a better version of themselves and to not be afraid to chase their dreams.

Not everyone is ready to receive help. Help those you can and others leave them alone until they are ready. As a life coach, I help my clients heal from trauma, get rid of limiting beliefs, and go from victim to victorious so they can be the best versions of themselves. I cannot help everyone and I’m okay with that. My mission is to help those who are ready to move forward to the life they deserve!

Kathy Houston is a life coach for mature women. She helps them develop and implement strategies for health, wellness, and fulfilling relationships in a LGBTQ+ safe space. Kathy left a 35 year marriage to live her truth. She now lives with her wife living life with such happiness, joy, and love.

The I AM is the metaphysical name of the spiritual self, as distinguished from the human self. One is governed by Spirit, the other by personal will. I AM is eternal, without beginning or ending: the true spiritual man whom GOD made in His image and likeness. Who are you???

I almost talked myself out of an opportunity. I committed to attending an event and immediately my thoughts went to my past failures. I was able to sit with my thoughts, create new ones, and ultimately be provided with another opportunity to show up. Push through your fears and show up!

In this episode I talk about the importance of self care and mental health. Do not allow your past to keep you hostage. A bright future is waiting for you.

In this episode I talk about a man who made a decision that changed his life! What decisions do you need to make? Be honest with yourself. You cannot get help if you don't ask for it.

Heather is a podcast host and coach for parents and allies of LGBTQIA+ adolescents and young adults. She believes the coming out process is beautiful. She works with her clients to let go of fear and the feelings of isolation so that they can reconnect with themselves and their child in a meaningful, grounded way. She is a writer, the mother of four (two of whom are LGBTQIA), and a student of life who believes in embracing the messiness, opening to education, strengthening through empowerment, and overcoming anything.

Dr. Alena Gittens is a proud Black, queer, disabled, immigrant, and a licensed clinical psychologist in California. She specializes in trauma-informed care and chronic or persistent mental illness. She has worked in various settings – schools, community mental health centers, addiction treatment and is currently running her own private practice.

Dr. Gittens was born and raised in the small Caribbean Island of Barbados before immigrating to Brooklyn, NY with her family. Dr. Gittens later moved to California for college at Stanford University where she graduated with honors in psychology. She then earned her doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in Diversity and Community Mental Health and LGBTQ+ and Gender psychology. Dr. Gittens has served in panels discussing mental health in marginalized communities, helped produce psychoeducational materials in both English and Spanish for the larger community, and has produced and participated in plays as well as monologue series that help others understand and relate to various mental health topics.

Dr. Gittens loves biking, going on long hikes, and spending time with her wife and fur baby. During her spare time, she is trying her hand at gardening, practicing yoga, and doing puzzles. Dr. Gittens enjoys cooking for close friends and family. As an island gyal at heart, or as her wife puts it – a true "water baby" – Dr. Gittens find swimming or soaking in large bodies or water quite healing and relaxing. She loves the sun, warm weather, and all things beach days.

In this interview, Dr. Gittens opens up about how she navigated through her sexual identity, some of the challenges she faced with her family, and overcoming trauma, pain, and chronic suicidal ideation. Through all that she endured - a testament that no matter what you go through, you can get through it. Dr. Gittens is now a successful Clinical Psychologist who enjoys helping others navigate their own lives and not just live but thrive!

“Live life out loud!” is a motto Dr. Gittens lives by, and she encourages others to do the same.

You can find her at: https://www.drg-myhealingspace.com/

Lyn McKeil is a husband, brother and parent. He has 4 kids and a veritable menagerie of animals. He spends his days home schooling and working at the local animal shelter. He is also self employed and can be found on social media (@lyn.biohackd) striving to uplift others and spread positivity through health and wellness coaching and acceptance of all.