Better with Dr. Ericka

This episode of Better with Dr. Ericka focuses on family law and how identifying areas of need can help you shape your career.  My guest is Quinton Washington is one of the founding partners of Bell & Washington, LLP, and was previously a judge.

Questions this episode will answer:

-What is family law?

-How can one effectively leverage an area of need to establish a niche or specialized focus for their work?

-How is guardianship related to capacity and decision-making capacity?

-Why is it important to have diverse people in different spaces?

Whether you have family law needs or not, there is something in this episode for you, including a conversation that emphasizes the value of long-term interpersonal relationships.

Find Quintin Washington:www.bellwashington.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bellwashingtonllp/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/bellwashingtonllp/https://twitter.com/bellwashington

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About Quinton Washington:

Quinton G. Washington, Esq. is one of the founding partners of Washington, Dreyer & Associates.  Quinton has represented clients in more than 30 counties throughout Georgia, and he’s proud to continue helping people throughout the Peach State. Additionally, his experience as a former judge and a current City Attorney allows him to integrate many areas of legal expertise to benefit all individual, municipal, and business clients.

Quinton has also been acknowledged for his professional achievement and peer recognition as a long-standing 2018-2023 Atlanta Super Lawyer. He works in a wide variety of legal fields, including DUI representation, uncontested divorces, child support matters, and multi-state family law litigation. When it comes to criminal defense matters, Quinton was one of 50 attorneys chosen to participate in the Bill Daniels Criminal Defense Institute. He has also been quoted by the Atlanta Journal and Constitution and has earned an “excellent” rating by the Attorney Search Network.

This episode discusses beauty and wellness, along with travel hacks to take your beauty and wellness on the road. This episode features Christina Flach, and she is a world-renowned celebrity makeup artist with experience working with celebrity clientele, magazines, and big-name brands. She has been featured in Vogue, People, Time, and Elle, as well as campaigns for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales.  

Questions this episode will answer:

-How do you fit wellness into your busy life?

-What are some strategies to stop using traveling as an excuse to neglect your health and wellness?

-How are beauty and self-esteem connected?

-What are some high yield strategies with makeup and facial care?

No matter your gender, this episode will help you feel even better about yourself and build your confidence. Also, I know you’re busy and this episode is chocked full of hacks and strategies to prioritize your wellness and protect your mental health even if you feel like you don’t have time. This episode is part of the revolution to get off the hamster wheel and take back your life! 

Find Christina Flach:

https://instagram.com/christinaflachmakeupwww.christinaflach.com

Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com

About Christina Flach:

Christina is a world-renowned celebrity makeup artist with experience working with celebrity clientele, magazines, and big-name brands. She has been featured in Vogue, People, Time, and Elle, as well as campaigns for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales.

This episode will tackle the mythical topic of healthy eating and wellness.  My guest is Nina Cherie Franklin, Ph.D. who is a healthy living coach, globally recognized wellness expert, and the woman behind the blog and brand That Salad Lady and That Salad Lady University. 

Questions this episode will answer:

-What is healthy eating?

-Is healthy eating more than simply eating less?

-What are some major myths about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles?

-How do you make lifestyle changes actually last?

Whether you are at the beginning of your healthy living journey or already have healthy habits, there is something for you in this episode.  Plus, this information can also change the lives of those around you.

Find Nina Cherie Franklin, PhD:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninacheriefranklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatsaladlady/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatsaladlady

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that.salad.lady/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thatsaladlady/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsaladlady

Nina Cherie Franklin, PhD: https://ninacheriefranklin.com/

That Salad Lady: https://thatsaladlady.com/

Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com

About Nina Cherie Franklin:

Nina Cherie Franklin, Ph.D. is a healthy living coach, globally recognized wellness expert, and the woman behind the blog and brand That Salad Lady and That Salad Lady University. Dr. Nina holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, a master's degree in Exercise Physiology, and a doctorate in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation in addition to multiple certifications in these areas. Leveraging her scientific knowledge, academic background, and extensive experience in health, nutrition, and fitness, she inspires healthy eating and living through practical hands-on experiences and empowers lasting lifestyle change through continuing education offerings and lifelong learning opportunities. As a commentator and regular contributor to scientific journals and national media publications, Dr. Nina influences and challenges the wellness industry and is a strong advocate for making healthy living more approachable, accessible, and inclusive.

This episode discusses the power of hope and what happens when you don’t tell yourself “no.”  My guest for this episode is Trent McEntire, and he has been helping people gain back their mobility for more than two decades.

Questions this episode will answer:

-What is a movement gap?

-What are some strategies to push through what others tell you are limitations?

-What are some key questions to consider with your wellness team, especially when trying to assess your progress?

Whether you have mobility issues, have struggled with being told what you can’t do, or are looking for ways to harness hope, there is something in this episode for you.

Resources:

https://m.facebook.com/fireupyourbrain

www.fireupyourbrain.com

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com

About Trent McEntire:

For more than two decades, Trent McEntire has been helping people gain back their mobility – a story he knows well. Born with a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, Trent experienced pain and stiffness every day from the time he was a child. However, Trent's creative problem-solving abilities kicked in transforming his movement capabilities to participate in his love for sports. What Trent discovered to repair his own body became the foundation for what would be his life’s work.

He attended Western Michigan University where he received a BFA in Dance requiring studies in Movement Science and Training –Feldenkrais, Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Kinesiology, and Anatomy. Trent pursued a career as a professional dancer where he performed on stages throughout the country and abroad.

As a movement professional, Trent saw a path where he could help others who had movement limitations. He opened up his studio as a way to work with clients and train other movement professionals in the work he had been practicing to repair his own limitations. For more than 20 years, Trent has taught his transformational neuro-movement methods and tools to thousands of clients and movement professionals across the globe.

Trent’s work has helped many people move past their most debilitating situations -- children who struggle with focus; seniors who have lost their balance and mobility, individuals experiencing neurological conditions; and athletes who have suffered concussions, injuries, and other debilitating situations.

Today, Trent’s mission is to get his methods and tools out to everyone who needs help. The Fire Up Your Brain program was created as a fun, engaging, and affordable way to support this mission. In addition to his professional teaching, Trent spends his time problem-solving and educating the world through his AskTrent Live programming, building a network of BrainSpeed Coaches, and speaking engagements to further educate the public on enhancing brain performance.

This episode features a discussion of breathwork and techniques that focus on your body to help with healing.  My fabulous guest is Victoria Albina. She is s a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women realize that they are their own best healers by reconnecting with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy.

Questions this episode will answer:

Whether you are new to somatic therapies, have dealt with trauma, or are looking for ways to be an authentic ally, there is something in this episode for you.  In addition, this conversation is totally entertaining.

Resources:

https://instagram.com/victoriaalbinawellnesshttps://facebook.com/victoriaalbinawellness

victoriaalbina.com/drericka

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com

About Victoria Albina:

María-Victoria Albina (she/her) is a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women realize that they are their own best healers by reconnecting with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy. She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, holds a Masters's degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health, and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Munsee Lenape territory in New York’s Hudson Valley.

This episode focuses on hope, resilience, and moving through challenges to find new dreams. My guest is Angela D. Thomas, DrPH, MPH, MBA. She is affectionately known as "Dr. A", is the teen mom turned doctor who helps women "SOAR" by teaching them how to apply the life-changing methods of mindset, resilience, and action to Slay Odds & Achieve Results!

Questions this episode will answer:

Whether you are dealing with trauma, tragedy, or loss or dealing with life changes, there is something for you in this episode.

Connect with Angela Thomas:

https://www.facebook.com/DrAngelaDThomas/

https://www.facebook.com/DoctorAngelaDThomas

https://www.instagram.com/drangeladthomas/

https://twitter.com/drangeladthomas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-thomas-drph-mph-mba-692a0161/

Resources:

www.angeladthomas.com

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com

About Angela Thomas:

Dr. Angela D. Thomas, affectionately known as "Dr. A", is the teen mom turned doctor who helps women "SOAR" by teaching them how to apply the life-changing methods of mindset, resilience, and action to Slay Odds & Achieve Results! As a teen mother turned doctor, Dr. A certainly had the odds stacked against her. Raised in the crime-ridden streets of Detroit, her family was turned upside down at age 13 when her parents divorced and days later her mother was shot five times in her stomach by a hitman – and survived! Adding to the family turmoil, just three years after the shooting, Dr. A gave birth to her son while still in high school.

Despite it all, she went on to earn three degrees and six figures before the age of 30, all while raising her son and working full-time! She later earned her fourth degree, a doctorate in just 2.5 years! She didn’t just beat the odds, she crushed them! "Dr. A", has sustained success in her career as a healthcare executive and university professor. Her established career spanning over 20 years has led to national and international awards, presentations, and academic publications. As a Christian woman, wife, and mother, she dedicates much of her personal time to her family and to ministry in her local church, where she serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors, Women’s Ministry Director, and Director of Education.

This episode features a discussion about touch and connection as tools for healing, along with innovative ways to address trauma and to identify ways to live in your purpose. My fabulous guest is Aaron Johnson.  He is a facilitator, public speaker, and touch specialist who practices closeness as a way to break down barriers between people.  You need to keep listening because he does so much more than this, including living a sustainable lifestyle.

Questions this episode will answer:

-What is a touch specialist?

-How do you take inspiration from your life to find and create ways to live in your purpose?

-Why relationships matter and how they can assist with moving through grief?

-How do you tackle big goals like ending racism?

Whether you have experienced trauma or racism, or are looking to be an ally, there is something in this discussion for you. Also, Aaron has a unique story that is inspiring when it comes to creatively finding paths to your own healing and to fulfilling big personal missions.  Whether your purpose is simply being a great human or making a big footprint of change on this episode, you’re going to want to listen until the absolute last minute.

Connect with Aaron Johnson:https://www.instagram.com/holistic_resistance/Resources:https://www.holisticresistance.com/https://www.grieftoaction.com/

About Aaron Johnson: Aaron Johnson is a facilitator, public speaker, and touch specialist who practices closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. As co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of black people around homophobia, transphobia, internalized racism, and those that are Chronically UnderTouched.

This bonus episode discusses suicide prevention, mental health, support, and the end of the year.  This episode features your host, Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ericka Goodwin.  

This episode discusses the power of your story and narrative as a tool to understanding and improving your health.  My guest is Andrea Nakayama who is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator leading clients, students, and practitioners around the globe in a revolution to reclaim ownership over our own health.

This episode discusses loneliness and how improving connection can be a powerful health and wellness tool with Pete Bombaci.  Pete is an expert in the field of human connection and the founder of The GenWell Project - a Canadian organization dedicated to making the world a healthier and happier place by reminding people about the importance of face-to-face social connection as a proactive health action that they can take, and inspiring them to take action.

Resources:

www.genwellproject.org

About Pete Bombaci: