Better with Dr. Ericka

In this brand new bonus episode, Dr. Ericka discusses strategies to find and hold onto joy amongst the chaos of the world, along with ways to recognize trauma. Her over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard trained, double board-certified psychiatrist give her insight into things that hold you back from living the life you deserve. You’ll want to stay on to the last moment to hear how to recognize things you may not even know are trauma.

Questions this episode will answer:

-What is trauma?

-Why do you have to be comfortable with stillness?

-How do you find and make moments of joy?

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 ebook The Overwhelm Solution Blueprint: www.OverwhelmSolution.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 another brand new bonus episode that features the host, Dr. Ericka, and discusses experiences with elevators, ways to make your new year better, and how to obtain better mental health.  You’ll want to stay on to the last moment to hear how to take control of your life, push past your fears, and make 2022 your year of better.  

Questions this episode will answer:

-why does your mental health matter?

-what are practical ways to deal with fears?

-how can you beat road blocks?

-how do you make New Years resolutions work for you?

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 ebook The Overwhelm Solution Blueprint: www.OverwhelmSolution.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 features Dr. Ericka discussing intentions, inspiration, and hope, along with being open to change.  You’ll want to stay on to hear lessons from the holidays, reflections on last year, and how all of this can help you be better and beat all of this anxiety that creeps into your life.  S

Questions this episode will answer:

-what were some emotional stresses or conundrums in 2022

-how creating and maintaining boundaries are superpowers

-what is the importance of alignment of intention and actions

-how to find inspiration in every day life, beef tv and movies

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 ebook The Overwhelm Solution Blueprint: www.OverwhelmSolution.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 focuses on eye health, dealing with career and life pivots, along with having a positive mindset. The episode features Dr. Charlotte Akor who is a board certified pediatric ophthalmologist, certified medical auditor, and real estate investor. It’s so easy to pay attention to other areas of your body and neglect your eyes. No matter your age, your eyes and your overall wellness are important.

Questions this episode will answer:

-What is the difference between an ophthalmologist, optometrist, and optician?

-What are misaligned eyes and why do they matter?

-How does real estate help build a legacy?

-Can you use building healthy habits as a tool for connection?

-What are some gratitude and mindset hacks?

-What are some things that they don’t tell you about the healthcare system?

How to find Dr. Charlotte:

Https://instagram.com/DrCharlotteMD

Https://facebook.com/DrCharlotteMD

Https://twitter.com/DrCharlotteMD

Https://linkedin.com/in/DrCharlotteMD

Resources:

https://www.facebook.com/ChildrenSeeClearly/

https://drcharlottemd.com

About Dr. Charlotte:

Dr. Charlotte Akor is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist and Certified Medical Chart Auditor (CMCA-E/M).  She is also fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology. She is a nationally recognized speaker and billing and coding coach.  As founder and Chief Medical Officer of Dr. Charlotte- Billing, Coding, and Auditing Services she discusses real world strategies for physicians to understand billing and coding and how to prepare and survive a medical audit. She also provides auditing services for physicians and practices who want to improve their coding, charting, and stay in compliance with the government regulations.

This episode discusses movement and healthy lifestyles and features Dr. Dianah Lake. She is an emergency medicine physician, menopause wellness expert, fitness & weight loss coach, best selling author, speaker, autism parent advocate and founder of Dr. Di Fitness.

You’re going to want to stay on to the very end because there is something for everyone whether you are already on your fitness journey, struggling with your weight, or frustrated with feeling overwhelmed.

This episode will answer these questions:

-What are ways to get unstuck?

-How do you get past the inconvenience of a healthy lifestyle?

-Can movement do more than help your physical body?

-How can you make exercise fun?

-What are signs that mental health is getting in the way of your healthy lifestyle?

-What are some strategies to make time for you to take care of yourself?

Connect with Dr. Dianah

Dr. Di Fitness public fitness page:

https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Di-Fitness-102901168416517/

https://instagram.com/drdifitlife

http://linkedin.com/in/drdianahlake

Fit Boss Culture Club with Dr. Di (free fitness group):

https://m.facebook.com/groups/143455166379490

Resources

Book a Free Fitness or Menopause Wellness Conversation with Dr. Di: https://DrDiFitLife.as.me

About Dr. Dianah Lake

Dianah T. Lake, MD (also known as Dr. Di) is an emergency medicine physician, menopause wellness expert, fitness & weight loss coach, best selling author, speaker, autism parent advocate and founder of Dr. Di Fitness.

Using her clinical experience as an emergency medicine physician, and her knowledge and passion as a fitness and weight loss coach, Dr. Di promotes a holistic approach to disease prevention, healthy living, fitness, weight loss, self-care, longevity and overall wellness.

Work with Dr. Di to...

* Sculpt a fit healthy body that you absolutely love!

* Create a happy, healthy and holistic lifestyle

* Customize a nutrition plan you can utilize for a lifetime.

* Create a holistic approach to disease prevention, fitness, menopause relief, weight loss and overall wellness

* Develop the fitness mindset so you can feel sexy, strong, confident and youthful again.

This episode discusses the value, experiences, and legacy of HBCUs, including how they continue to influence the lives of our guests. This episode features a dynamic panel of HBCU graduates, Dwayne Meekins, Bryndan Moore, Dr. Robert Russell, and Joy Stephens. They are leaders, educators, changes agents, entrepreneurs, and people invested in community building.  It doesn’t matter if you went to a HBCU or not, this episode will help you reminisce, understand the HBCU culture, and have more information to discuss educational choices.

Questions this episode will answer:

-Why do HBCUs matter?

-How do HBCUs prepare you for the “real” world?

-What are surprise benefits of attending a HBCU?

-What is special about these environments?

Connect with the guests:

Bryndan Moore

www.instagram.com/coachbemoore

www.twitter.com/coachbemoore

www.instagram.com/bemor

www.twitter.com/bemor

Website: BryndanMoore.com

http://seven.community

Dwayne Meekins

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-meekins-20609815b/

Joy Stephens

https://linkedin.com/in/joy-stephens-newheights

www.newheightsawait.com

Robert Russell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-russell-md-b31b57206/

https://instagram.com/robruss02

Resources:

“A Moment of Joy” : https://youtube.com/channel/UCI7znWEN-dqbyu9D2ZK6hHA

The Black Futurist podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZMUc3SYtHYA2xfVKghBJp?si=1qPiAQsSSOadbDb8ytUvtg&nd=1

https://youtube.com/advisorymode

About Joy Stephens

Joy Stephens is a Corporate Culture Consultant and DE&I subject matter expert for New Heights Academic and Leadership Consulting. She is also the head of Learning and Development for Strategic Diversity Partners, a consulting firm that outsources DE&I for small to mid-size companies.

About Dwayne Meekins

Dwayne Meekins completed his studies at North Carolina A & T State University and went on to enjoy a 20 year Coast Guard career immediately afterwards.  Upon retirement, he became an entrepreneur starting a GameTruck franchise in Charlotte, NC.  His work and name in the community led to an opportunity to teach Gaming and Esports at Johnson C. Smith University.  Dwayne and his wife also own Ballantyne Booth, A Premier Photo Booth Company.

About Bryndan Moore

Bryndan D. Moore is an engineer, community builder, and an award winning entrepreneur. An engineering graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., Moore is the creator of successful ventures in wellness, digital marketing, as well as the restaurant and consumer packaged goods categories through café and tea brand Brooklyn Tea.

About Robert Russell, MD

He is a graduate of Xavier University of LA in 1997. He is trained in internal medicine, geriatrics, and is a post acute care specialist. He is currently a Medical Director for CommuniCare Health Services and is the immediate past president for the Indiana Medical Directors Association. He is a loving husband and father of three.

This episode discusses growth and grace in this time of being challenged and forced to find new solutions. We delve into how to meet these challenges and move forward with self development, along with professional development in a healthy way. Winter Wheeler is an ideal guest for this because she has grown a successful medication practice in the pandemic , after a successful career as a top civil litigator, while also being a mother to 4 children. There is something for everyone in this episode because everyone is being challenged to grow, pivot, or survive. Don’t be scared by the 4 kids thing, you don’t have to be a mom or even a parent to find this episode helpful.

Questions this episode will answer:

-Can you have different feelings about the pandemic?

-How do you manage guilt about surviving or doing well during the pandemic?

-Why do you need to have help?

-Why do people feel so overwhelmed?

-What do you do if you don’t feel comfortable sharing with your therapist?

How to connect with Winter:

https://instagram.com/themediatenow

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

Resources:

https://winterwheeler.com

https://themediatenow.com

The Overwhelm Solution Blueprint free ebook: www.overwhelmblueprint.com

About Winter:

Winter is a former top civil litigator who has made her niche as an expert mediator. She is sought out for her unique, compassionate, and successful style handling complex matters that involve a diverse range of cultures, including Spanish speaking clients.

Winter is the creator of The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™, which she introduced to the world in her first TEDx talk in March 2021. She has turned that methodology into a 14-hour mediation and certification course. Winter’s second TEDx talk titled, “Confessions of a Mom Who Has It All,” was given in June 2021. She is co-author of the bestselling book, #Networked, as well as ​the creator and host of The Mediate Now™ podcast.

This episode explores the impact of history on your mental health and features a real life historian. The featured guest is Dr. Miller Boyd, III, and he an educator and consultant, on top of being a historian. Every day we are creating history and having knowledge and awareness of history allows us to learn from the past to create a better future. In addition, history can also impact your mental health. Even if you were never one to enjoy history class, this episode has something for you. Stay tuned until the last moment to get all of these pearls of wisdom.

Questions this episode answers:

-What are the historical events that everyone needs to know?

-How do preconceived notions of others impact relationships and behavior?

-Can history inspire hope?

-Is there more to black history than slavery?

-How is COVID impacting history and our lives?

Where to find Miller:

https://twitter.com/DocMWB3

Resources:

The free Overwhelm Solution Blueprint ebook: www.overwhelmsolution.com

Join Better Nation for enhanced show notes and bonuses:  www.JoinBetterNation.com

About Dr. Miller Boyd, III:

Historian, Dr. Miller Williams Boyd, III was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Currently, he serves as the 9th-grade Social Studies teacher at Whitfield School. From 2019-2021, Boyd held the school’s Robert B. Lobusch Endowed Chair in Humanities. Before coming to Whitfield, Dr. Boyd was a faculty instructor in the Departments of History and African American Studies at the University of Mississippi.

Boyd completed his undergraduate degree in Sociology at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans in 1998. In 2006, he received a Masters in African American Studies from Boston University. Studying under pioneering Atlantic World historian John Thornton, his work focused on free people of color in Louisiana in the 18th and 19th centuries. Pulling from research conducted during his Masters program, Boyd authored an award-winning article entitled, “Privilege Lost: Shifting Creole Identity in Antebellum Louisiana,” which was published in the Fall 2007 edition of The Griot: The Journal of African American Studies. In 2008, he began his doctoral studies in the Department of History at the University of Mississippi, specializing in Early American and African American History. As a fellow of the Center for Civil War Research at the University of Mississippi, Boyd worked under noted Civil War historian, John R. Neff, and researched the African American experience in Civil War Missouri. As a result of his research, he has received several research fellowships and has been invited to speak at various institutions, including the University of Missouri, Kansas State University, Delta State University, the Missouri History Museum, and Soldier’s Memorial in St. Louis. In May 2016, Boyd successfully defended his dissertation entitled, “The Exigencies of War: Black Military Service, Free Labor, and Education in Civil War Missouri.”

Since returning to St. Louis full-time, Boyd has continued to write and lecture on the African American experience in Missouri. Starting in 2019, Boyd entered the field of consulting, conducting workshops for educators on how to teach African American history in the 21st century.

This episode focuses on community with my special guest, Ron Victor. He has created this powerful and loving community called, Limin’ Professionals the Syndicate that is one of the most profound communities that I have seen with creating networks and chosen family.

You’re going to want to stay on until the last moment because you’re going to hear about building your supports and community, which never gets old. In this time of the pandemic, you have probably discovered that staying connected takes more intentionality and creativity than before.

Questions this episode will answer:

-What are qualities of healthy relationships and communities?

-How do you utilize your community for support and resources?

-Can community help you with the pandemic?

Where to find Ron:

facebook.com/lptslifestyle

instagram.com/lptslifestyle

twitter.com/lptslifestyle

lptslifestyle.co

Resources:

Enhanced Show Notes and Bonuses: www.joinbetternation.com

About Ron Victor:

Mr. Victor is a Certified SAFe® 5 Lean Portfolio Manager & continuous improvement aficionado with 20+ years’ experience effectively aligning the voice of the customer to enterprise strategy, portfolio & program execution, while optimizing workstreams & operations to scale. Currently, he is serving in this capacity as a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft.

He is also an Entrepreneur, People Connector Extraordinaire & Brainchild behind Limin' Professionalz: The Syndicate, a premier, trusted, luxury event management & concierge service with 20+ years of experience. We boast an expansive, global network of partners from every industry to curate the most memorable events.