Welcome back, welcome back, welcome backkkk! Y'all it has been 6 months since I last posted and man, so much has happened. I am excited to be back recording and posting. In today's episode I'll be giving you all an update on how I've been and where I've been, as well as, things I have learned over the past 6 months since I have been gone. I hope that you all enjoy this Life Update episode and I hope that you all tune in next week for the next episode where we will get back into structured topics.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for tuning in and listening. I love and appreciate you all so very much!

Hello everyone, welcome to Spoken Word Sundays. I hope that you all enjoy this episode! If you have your own spoken word that you would like to share with the podcast please email [email protected] with SWS Submission in the subject line and I will be happy to review and add your spoken word to the next episode.

Hello everyone, welcome to another episode of Rose Empress Speaks. Today, I will be discussing the struggles of complex PTSD specifically my struggles and the traumatic experiences I experienced that shaped me into the adult I am today. I hope that when you hear this episode you feel seen, felt, and heard. Please check out the links to learn more about adverse childhood experiences and complex PTSD.

Links to the information mentioned in the episode:

Adverse Childhood Experiences Article

What is Complex PTSD Article

The Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse Article

What is Grooming Article

How Do Our Brains Respond to Trauma Article

*Trigger Warning* I briefly discuss sexual trauma and suicidal thoughts as well as suicidal ideations in this episode. Please feel free to skip this episode if you feel called to do so.

Hi everyone, thank you for tuning into yet another episode of Rose Empress Speaks. Today, I will be discussing the paths to our purpose and my personal story regarding the paths that I have taken as well as the many obstacles I have faced to solidify my stance on mine. I hope that this episode is a source of encouragement to you all to keep going and to keep pursuing what it is you want regardless of the obstacles that you face.

"Anything you want to do, anything you need to do, you CAN do. Believe in yourself. You will not fail".

- 'Just Wright' Queen Latifah

Welcome back, welcome back, welcomeeee backkkk! I am so excited to finally be dropping the first episode of Spoken Word Sundays. This particular spoken word is personal to me and something I typed up a few months ago. I hope that you all enjoy and if you are interested in sharing your creativity and your mind with us on the podcast please submit your spoken word to [email protected]. Be sure to put SWS Submission in the subject line and I will get back to you with when it will be posted after I review it.

Much love, light, and healing to you all! Talk to you next week.

Hi everyone, thank you for tuning in to yet another episode of Rose Empress Speaks. Today's topic is Words Mean Things. We will be discussing the importance of being mindful of the language that we use when referring to ourselves and others. Using negative language often can cause us to start attracting or being attracted to negative experiences. The universe provides us with the things that we ask for, good or bad. The tongue is very powerful. Be mindful of how you use yours.

7 Ways to Combat Negative Self-Talk

25 Daily Affirmations to Improve Your Mindset

Hi everyone, thank you for tuning into yet another episode of Rose Empress Speaks. In today's episode, we will be discussing trauma, how it can affect you, and the reality of comparing our trauma to the trauma that others have experienced. While I recognize that trauma can be a heavy topic, I hope you all find this episode to be very informative and that it helps you to recognize and work through any trauma that you may have experienced.

Links to resources:

Mind.org

What is Trauma?

Hi everyone, thank you for tuning in to yet another episode of Rose Empress Speaks. Today's episode is about how we can choose calm over chaos when we are faced with situations or circumstances that trigger us. I hope that you all enjoy the topic today and gain great insight and possibly a new perspective. As mentioned in the podcast I will be starting Spoken Word Sundays on May 05, 2023. If you are interested in your spoken word being featured on Spoken Word Sundays, you can email me at [email protected] with SWS Submission in the subject line. Audio memos and typed-out spoken words that you would like for me to recite for you are accepted. I cannot wait to hear from you all and I cannot wait to share my spoken word with you.

Links to Resources Pertaining to Today's Episode:

A Simple Formula for Responding not Reacting

How to Identify Emotional Triggers in 3 Steps

Hi everyone, thank you for tuning into another episode of Rose Empress Speaks. Today's episode is shorter than normal, however, I do believe that is very concise. Sometimes the hero gets tired of saving the world, sometimes the hero has to choose to save themselves instead. Speaking your truth, with love, enforcing firm and clear boundaries, and being authentically you are how you free yourself from the caped hero role that you have taken on. I hope that you all enjoy this episode!

Links to resources mentioned:

How to Set Boundaries

Mirror by Kendrick Lamar

Hi everyone, thank you for tuning in to yet another episode of Rose Empress Speaks. Today, I will be discussing an obstacle that I ran into recently on my healing journey regarding a mistake that I made, how it affected me, and what I learned from it. I hope that you all gain great insight from this episode and that you remember that we are all souls having a human experience so we are not perfect.

Links to info mentioned in the episode:

The Loveland Foundation's Therapy Fund
Therapy for Black Girls Therapist Directory
Talkspace Online Therapy
BetterHelp Online Therapy
Complex PTSD Symptoms