Better with Dr. Ericka

This episode focuses on mentorship, advocacy, and the importance of being in the room. My guest is Dr. Tracey Hermanstyne who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, the president of the National PanHellenic Council of St. Louis, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Questions this episode will answer:

-Why do they need more underrepresented minorities in STEM?

-How can mentorship and sponsorship make a big difference in your career?

-What can you do to assist your personal and professional development?

-What are examples of things that African American greek letter organizations do?

No matter where you are in your career, this episode has somethings for you, along with reasons you need to continue to grow as an ally.

Resources:

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: askdrgoodwin.com

Connect with Dr. Tracey:

https://twitter.com/AskTheNeurodiva

https://instagram.com/Neurodiva

https://facebook.com/traceyhermanstyne

About Dr. Tracey:

Dr. Tracey O. Hermanstyne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine. Dr. Hermanstyne’s research interests lie in understanding the role ion channels play in the regulation of circadian rhythms. In parallel to her research efforts, she also leads efforts to promote racial equity in STEM education and training. Currently, she serves as the Director of the HHMI Driving Change Initiative and STEM Equity Collaboration team that seeks to re-sculpt undergraduate STEM curriculum to ensure racial equity in science. Additionally, Dr. Hermanstyne is the Co-director for the Initiative to Maximize Student Development (IMSD) Program that seeks to increase the retention, recruitment and graduation of minority PhD students in the Division on Biology and Biomedical Sciences.

Currently, she serves as a board member for the Rides and School Supplies Inc. and The Village, Inc.

Dr. Hermanstyne is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and is the current president of the National PanHellenic Council of St. Louis. She received a bachelor’s degree (BS) in biology from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in neuroscience from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine. She also completed her postdoctoral training at Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine.

This episode focuses on using vulnerability, hope, and mental health to get to your better life.  Tis episode features Jevon Woode.  He brings so much to the conversation because he is a certified mindset and business coach, author, speaker, founder of Live Not Loathe, and U.S. Army Veteran.

Questions this episode will answer?

-What is a vulnerability advocate?

-What is the key to getting the most out of mental health treatment?

-How can you have hope in the midst of chaos?

-How can you overcome challenges when you hit road blocks in coaching?

-What are some strategies to deal with chaos in the world around you?

Whether you are managing stress, dealing with a mental health challenge, or just looking to get better, there is something for you in this episode.

Conect with Jevon?

https://www.twitter.com/livenotloathe

Resources:

https://livenotloathe.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

About Jevon Wooden:

Jevon Wooden is a certified mindset and business coach, author, speaker, founder of Live Not Loathe, and U.S. Army Veteran.

This episode of Better with Dr. Ericka focuses on keys to improving your wellness and well-being. My guest is Dr. Jada Moore-Ruffin is a nationally recognized weight loss specialist, wellness expert, and successful entrepreneur with an award-winning weight loss center and thriving coaching practice.

Questions this episode will answer:

-what is wellness?

-why does wellness even matter?

-what are some tools to assist with improving wellness?

-what is the importance of present moment awareness?

It doesn’t matter whether you are at the peak of your mental, physical and spiritual wellness or you feel that you are just starting your journey, there is something in this episode for you. In this season where you are being stretched to and beyond your mental and emotional capacity, this is a great time to pick up some new strategies.

Connect with Dr. Jada:

www.instagram.com/drjadamd

www.facebook.com/drjadamd

www.youtube.com/drjadamd

www.linkedin.com/in/drjadamd

Resources:

https://drjadamd.samcart.com/products/girl-get-ready-soul-of-success-summer-reset-wellness-retreat

https://startwithreal.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

About Dr. Jada:

Dr. Jada Moore-Ruffin, widely known as Dr. Jada, is a nationally recognized weight loss specialist, wellness expert, and successful entrepreneur with an award-winning weight loss center. Dr. Moore-Ruffin received her undergraduate degree in biology from Memphis State University and her medical degree from Meharry Medical College, where she graduated with honors. She is certified as both an integrative nutrition coach and a professional abundant life coach; she is also board-certified in family and obesity medicine.

With a passion for personal growth, total wellness, and abundant living, Dr. Jada inspires people to engineer their own happiness, live full out, and create a healthy legacy. In her spare time, she enjoys nature walks, wine tasting, writing, and cooking. She also volunteers with her beloved sisterhood, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, in the Educational Development Youth Initiatives and Physical and Mental Health.

Dr. Moore-Ruffin resides in Atlanta with her forever husband, and their wonderful three children. Affectionately, they are known as Team Ruffin.

This episode of Better with Dr. Ericka discusses increasing your confidence, finding your purpose, and taking action to get to your better life. My guest is Drexwell Seymour who is an accountant, author, and radio host who is on a mission to inspire, encourage and influence others to overcome setbacks and systemic injustice and to find their purpose in life.

Questions this episode will answer:

Between imposter syndrome, inferiority complexes, and dealing with the stress of adulting, this episode has something for everyone. You won’t want to miss a minute of this episode.

Where to find Drexwell Seymour:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000062421449

Resources:

www.drexwellseymour.com

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: askdrgoodwin.com

Who is Drexwell Seymour?:

Drexwell has been a Certified Public Accountant for the past 30 years. In 2013, he established an accounting practice that he currently manages. Prior to that, he was the CEO of the leading telecommunications company in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Drexwell has a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance. Despite these achievements, Drexwell suffered from an inferiority complex for most of his life. He finally overcame it about four years ago and wrote a book called Rise Up and Take Your Position.

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode will explore some mental health topics further. The guest is your host, Dr. Ericka, who will bring her over 20 years of experience in mental health as a Harvard trained, double board-certified psychiatrist.

Questions this episode will answer:

-What are some ways that untreated trauma can hold you and your children back?

-How does ignoring intolerant speech about race, gender, and sexuality cause escalating harm?

-What can you do if someone contacts you thinking about suicide?

-What are some signs that you need mental health treatment?

This episode has something for everybody whether it's you or someone you know dealing with mental heatlh challenges, dealing with challenges with diversity and racism, or trauma.  

Connect with Dr. Ericka:

https://instagram.com/doctorericka

https://facebook.com/doctorericka

https://linkedin.com/in/doctorericka

https://doctorericka.com

Resources:

Telepsychiatry Practice:  www.AskDrGoodwin.com

Free coaching guide, Feel Better:  5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 

Text SILENCE to 741741 to get a crisis text line

About Dr. Ericka:

Dr. Ericka Goodwin is on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. She is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, integrative lifestyle coach, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She is a graduate of Spelman College and Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed her General Psychiatry Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Ericka works with organizations and high performing individuals who are stuck and want to get back to getting better results and living a better life.

Within a few moments of being with Dr. Ericka, you can see why executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs hire her to get to the next level. She takes Ivy League strategies and simplifies them into easy-to-use steps that everyone can relate to. Dr. Ericka’s down-to-earth style makes it easy for everyone to relate to her story, feel seen, heard, and look within to access greater levels of personal and professional breakthroughs.

Dr. Ericka is known as one of few medical professionals who will tell you what they don’t tell you…but you really need to know! Her evidence-based methods go against the grain of common myths about success that sound good, but don’t really work. She will show you and your organization secrets used by some of the world’s greatest achievers and translate them into practical steps that can change your life forever.

Dr. Ericka’s story is proof that “When you know better, you can do better!”

This episode is another solo episode, and we’ll be discussing how to face overwhelm and challenges because avoiding or ignoring them won’t make them go away. The guest for this episode is our host, Dr. Ericka who has so much knowledge with over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist.

Questions this episode will answer:

-What can watching a lot of reels and tik toks be a sign of?

-When is a good time to evaluate whether how you are living is aligned with your purpose and mental health?

-What are some of Dr. Ericka’s favorite habits or rituals to increase mental and emotional capacity?

Connect with Dr. Ericka:

https://instagram.com/doctorericka

https://facebook.com/doctorericka

https://linkedin.com/in/doctorericka

https://doctorericka.com

Resources:

Telepsychiatry Practice:  www.AskDrGoodwin.com

Free coaching guide, Feel Better:  5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

About Dr. Ericka:

Dr. Ericka Goodwin is on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. She is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, integrative lifestyle coach, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She is a graduate of Spelman College and Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed her General Psychiatry Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Ericka works with organizations and high performing individuals who are stuck and want to get back to getting better results and living a better life.

Within a few moments of being with Dr. Ericka, you can see why executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs hire her to get to the next level. She takes Ivy League strategies and simplifies them into easy-to-use steps that everyone can relate to. Dr. Ericka’s down-to-earth style makes it easy for everyone to relate to her story, feel seen, heard, and look within to access greater levels of personal and professional breakthroughs.

Dr. Ericka is known as one of few medical professionals who will tell you what they don’t tell you…but you really need to know! Her evidence-based methods go against the grain of common myths about success that sound good, but don’t really work. She will show you and your organization secrets used by some of the world’s greatest achievers and translate them into practical steps that can change your life forever.

Dr. Ericka’s story is proof that “When you know better, you can do better!”

This episode is part getting to know Dr. Ericka mixed with exploring how to simplify your life.  Dr. Ericka's over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, helps her have a fresh, informed perspective.  

Questions this episode will answer:

The task of adulting can be a challenge with so many things to balance that feeling pulled in so many directions often leads to overwhelm.  That feeling of life being complicated can be anxiety-provoking, so practical strategies to simplify your life can decrease overwhelm. 

Connect with Dr. Ericka:

https://instagram.com/doctorericka

https://facebook.com/doctorericka

https://linkedin.com/in/doctorericka

https://doctorericka.com

Resources:

Telepsychiatry Practice:  www.AskDrGoodwin.com

Free coaching guide, Feel Better:  5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

About Dr. Ericka:

Dr. Ericka Goodwin is on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. She is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, integrative lifestyle coach, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She is a graduate of Spelman College and Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed her General Psychiatry Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Ericka works with organizations and high performing individuals who are stuck and want to get back to getting better results and living a better life.

Within a few moments of being with Dr. Ericka, you can see why executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs hire her to get to the next level. She takes Ivy League strategies and simplifies them into easy-to-use steps that everyone can relate to. Dr. Ericka’s down-to-earth style makes it easy for everyone to relate to her story, feel seen, heard, and look within to access greater levels of personal and professional breakthroughs.

Dr. Ericka is known as one of few medical professionals who will tell you what they don’t tell you…but you really need to know! Her evidence-based methods go against the grain of common myths about success that sound good, but don’t really work. She will show you and your organization secrets used by some of the world’s greatest achievers and translate them into practical steps that can change your life forever.

Dr. Ericka’s story is proof that “When you know better, you can do better!”

This episode discussed financial health, finding ways to combine your passions, and having the vision to follow your gut, even when it is unconventional. My guest, Randi B. Nelson, MD, MBA, is a pediatrician, former investment banking executive, and financial wellness expert.

No matter where you are in your career or financial fitness, there is something in this episode for you. Also, money can have a huge impact on mental health.

Questions this episode will answer:

-How can you protect your space?

-How does self-talk relate to the ability to beat challenges and reach goals?

-What are some strategies to blend multiple passions, so you don’t have to choose?

-Who can provide support to make your visions and goals a reality no matter how big they are?

Connect with Dr. Randi:

https://www.facebook.com/drrandibmd/

https://www.pinterest.com/drrandibmd/pins/

https://www.instagram.com/drrandibmd/

https://twitter.com/DrRandiBMD

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrandibmd/

Resources:

www.drrandibmd.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  FeelBetterBonus.com

About Dr. Randi:

Randi B. Nelson, MD, MBA is a pediatrician, former investment banking executive and financial wellness expert. She is also a nationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant. In addition, she is a sought-after media expert regarding children and young adult health issues and financial wellness expert due to her extensive 14-year career as a vice president in investment banking.

She is also the author of two Amazon best sellers, Ladynomics – A Woman’s Prescription to Wealth and Financial Well-Being and Ladynomics, Vol. 2: A Woman's Practical Guide to Becoming Financially Healthy.

Dr. Nelson lives in Long Island, NY.

This episode explores how to move and shift as your calling to fulfill your purpose changes, the importance of advocating for yourself, and the impact of asthma and allergies with my guest, Dr. Renee Matthews.  Dr. Renee is a leader in the healthcare industry through media and public relations. Her show “Out of Office with Dr. Renee” is seen in 45,000 Doctors’ offices and Walgreens across the country.

Questions this episode will answer:

-How can childhood health conditions impact your life?

-What are some challenges when you change careers and strategies to move forward even if you don’t have a blueprint?

-Why are coaches helpful in times that you are shifting into a new season?

-What are ways to pursue your dreams when those around you are naysayers?

This is one of those episodes where there are so many lessons in someone’s story, including finding your own path even if you don’t have a blueprint. This discussion of Dr. Renee’s journey through and past traditional medicine weaves together how living your truth and living in your purpose can improve your physical and mental health.

Connect with Dr. Renee

http://youtube.com/AskDrRenee

http://twitter.com/AskDrRenee

http://instagram.com/AskDrRenee

http://facebook.com/AskDrRenee

Resources:

http://AskDrRenee.info

http://mommyicantbreathe.com

http://noreneeyouareallergic.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

About Dr. Renee:

Dr. Renee Matthews is becoming a leader in the healthcare industry. She has spent the early part of her career as a medical educator and as a radio host for a satellite radio show.

Dr. Renee Matthews was awarded the 2013 Friend of Mobile C.A.R.E. Award for her commitment to raising awareness of asthma in her current city of Chicago. In addition to writing about health, Dr. Matthews conducts speaking engagements on topics like social media, motivation, inspiration and provides business advice to start-ups and entrepreneurs.

In addition to being featured in Ebony and Essence magazine. Dr. Matthews was a contributing writer for Good Enough Mother, Essence, MadameNoire, and Black and Married With Kids, where she is reporting on health news and health care. In addition to her columns, Dr. Matthews has often appeared as a lecturer before various organizations.

She’s drawn from her experiences while putting her expertise to work for a number of media outlets and the talk show circuit. As a long-time asthmatic, she has become an impassioned advocate for asthma education. She addresses the concerns asthma sufferers have getting their best possible health and medical care by supplying them with tools and knowledge they need to navigate the healthcare system, stay safe in the pursuit of care, and engaging patients to be active participants in their health and healthcare. Most recently, Dr. Renee appears in her show “Out of Office with Dr. Renee” which is seen in 45,000 Doctors’ offices and Walgreens across the country.

This episode discusses mental health, addiction, and compassion and features Dr. Cyntrell Crawford. Dr. Cyntrell is an Adult Psychiatrist that focuses on Addiction Recovery who also is an author and consultant.

It doesn’t matter whether you have struggled with addiction, this episode has something for everyone. Chances are that you know someone that has been challenged by addiction in your professional or personal life, also this episode gives nuggets that can assist in preventing addiction.

Questions this episode will answer:

-What are some reasons that working on inpatient psychiatric units or any work environment can be stressful at this time?

-What are some underlying causes of addiction?

-What is the difference between methadone and suboxone treatment?

-Do black people have opioid addiction?

-Should your doctor listen to you, and what to do if they don’t?

This conversation somehow makes talking about addiction, mental health, and self-care fun, so get ready to learn a few things and also see that psychiatrists don’t have to be stuffy.

Connect with Dr. Cyntrell:

Https://instragram.com/DrCyntrellPsych

https://www.facebook.com/DrCyntrellPsych/

Resources:

www.drcyntrell.com

The Urge Fix Podcast: https://urgefix.libsyn.com

The Urge Fix Recovery Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Urge-Fix-Recovery-Guide/dp/1948400782

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: askdrgoodwin.com

About Dr. Cyntrell:

Dr. Cyntrell is an Adult Psychiatrist who focuses on Addiction Recovery, and is also a speaker, author, and consultant. In addition, she is a media personality regarding Addiction/ Recovery and Mental Illnesses.

As the Founder and Chief Medical Advisor of DrCyntrell.com, she discusses techniques to help individuals take control of their lives through recovery. Dr. Cyntrell also shares mental health and addiction expertise via her web series to help Addicts discover a pathway to recovery. Her mission is simple: Life solutions for addiction and recovery.

Dr. Cyntrell earned her Doctorate of Medicine degree from The Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.