Black men tend to stuff their emotions and thoughts because of the mental health stigma and expectations society has on them. For this week’s episode, Kea spoke with Robert ‘Rob’ Brown who lost his dad to suicide and shares his experience with depression, and overcoming suicidal thoughts. Rob is very candid about the highs and lows of losing his dad and says that exercise helped save his life. As a fitness instructor, he assist clients with their goals but emphasis the importance of the soul being healthy before the body can be physically healthy.

References/Resources:

Website: https://absoulutelife.com/about-us
Absoulute Fitness IG: www.instagram.com/absoulute_fitness
Absoulute Life IG: www.instagram.com/absoulute_life
The Crying Voice Project Non-Profit Book Name: Can You Hear Me? www.instagram.com/cryingvoice.project 

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
Website: www.firefliesunite.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod “Like Us” on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod
Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/

Send all podcast inquiries to  [email protected] 

Do you have a hard time setting boundaries? Personal boundaries are guidelines, rules and limits that a person identifies reasonable, safe and permissible ways for other people to behave towards another and how to will respond when someone passes those limits. Therapist and Life Coach Yesenia Villata joins Kea to dive deeper into setting boundaries and its benefits. 

References/Resources: 

Connect with Yesenia: 

Website: https://www.yeseniavillalta.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivatelove15/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultivatelove15 

Psychology Today Article On Boundaries: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-help-friend/201711/why-is-it-important-have-personal-boundaries

Cycle Of Violence: http://www.center4research.org/cycle-domestic-violence/

Books:

The Gifts Of Imperfection
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159285849X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=159285849X&linkCode=as2&tag=cultivatelo09-20&linkId=e97a67252b40b6897c17db2df4fef9ce

Calming the Chaos: A Soulful Guide to Managing Your Energy Rather Than Your Time
https://amzn.to/2Gw1wH3

The Empath's Survival Guide
https://amzn.to/2MUZscN 

When Helping You is Hurting Me: Escaping the Messiah Trap
https://amzn.to/2MXy65N

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
https://amzn.to/2taC4is 

Sermon: 5 Protocols During Transition by Toure Roberts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSLyK4h4Rrk 

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod
“Like Us” on Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod
Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/
Send suggested topics to [email protected]

Do you have a hard time setting boundaries? Personal boundaries are guidelines, rules and limits that a person identifies reasonable, safe and permissible ways for other people to behave towards another and how to will respond when someone passes those limits. Therapist and Life Coach Yesenia Villata joins Kea to dive deeper into setting boundaries and its benefits. 

References/Resources: 

Connect with Yesenia: 

Website: https://www.yeseniavillalta.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivatelove15/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultivatelove15 

Psychology Today Article On Boundaries: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-help-friend/201711/why-is-it-important-have-personal-boundaries

Cycle Of Violence: http://www.center4research.org/cycle-domestic-violence/

Books:

The Gifts Of Imperfection
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159285849X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=159285849X&linkCode=as2&tag=cultivatelo09-20&linkId=e97a67252b40b6897c17db2df4fef9ce

Calming the Chaos: A Soulful Guide to Managing Your Energy Rather Than Your Time
https://amzn.to/2Gw1wH3

The Empath's Survival Guide
https://amzn.to/2MUZscN 

When Helping You is Hurting Me: Escaping the Messiah Trap
https://amzn.to/2MXy65N

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
https://amzn.to/2taC4is 

Sermon: 5 Protocols During Transition by Toure Roberts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSLyK4h4Rrk 

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod
“Like Us” on Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod
Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/
Send suggested topics to [email protected]

On February 11, 2011, Kea's life changed forever. For this week's episode, Kea takes time to reflect on her suicide attempt and share the details of the day she was hospitalized. Instead of focusing on this day a reminder of trying to end her life, she chooses to look at it as a 'birthday', a day to thank God for giving her another chance, celebrate her progress and inspire others through the fireflies unite movement.

This episode maybe triggering for some. If you are in need of support, please stop listening to the podcast and contact 911 immediately. You can also contact one of the following mental health resources below:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 141741

National Alliance on Mental Illness
www.nami.org

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod “Like Us” on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod
Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/
Send suggested topics to [email protected]

On February 11, 2011, Kea's life changed forever. For this week's episode, Kea takes time to reflect on her suicide attempt and share the details of the day she was hospitalized. Instead of focusing on this day a reminder of trying to end her life, she chooses to look at it as a 'birthday', a day to thank God for giving her another chance, celebrate her progress and inspire others through the fireflies unite movement.

This episode maybe triggering for some. If you are in need of support, please stop listening to the podcast and contact 911 immediately. You can also contact one of the following mental health resources below:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 141741

National Alliance on Mental Illness
www.nami.org

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod “Like Us” on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod
Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/
Send suggested topics to [email protected]

In this episode, Kea challenges you to think about if you are living life with intention and on purpose. Can you answer the question who am I if you remove your degree(s) and materials? Do you attach your value to your job title, purse or car? What do you value? 

Join the FB/IG LIVE & Podcast Recording On Feb. 8 at 8pm EST
Topic: How To Set Boundaries 
For the FB LIVE, you need to be a part of the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Group or you can watch on IG.

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod “Like Us” on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod
Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/

In this episode, Kea challenges you to think about if you are living life with intention and on purpose. Can you answer the question who am I if you remove your degree(s) and materials? Do you attach your value to your job title, purse or car? What do you value? 

Join the FB/IG LIVE & Podcast Recording On Feb. 8 at 8pm EST
Topic: How To Set Boundaries 
For the FB LIVE, you need to be a part of the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Group or you can watch on IG.

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod “Like Us” on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod
Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/

This week, Kea is joined by author Darrell Williams. He shares his story of living with ADHD and ways to cope. ADHD is a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Therapist Shout-Out:
Lifeline Family Enrichment Counseling Services in Austin, TX
Therapist and Owner: Barbara Fountain
https://www.lifelinefamilyenrichment.com/ 

Mind, Body & Soulness Segment:
"Your beliefs become your thoughts, 
Your thoughts become your words, 
Your words become your actions, 
Your actions become your habits, 
Your habits become your values, 
Your values become your destiny.” - Mahatma Gandhi 

Resources/References:
Connect with Darrell Williams and/or Purchase His Book:
Instagram Accounts: @in_pursuit_of_grit and @thegritregime 
Website: www.thegritregime.com

Enter the giveaway! Here's How To Enter:
First, you must be following me on IG and Twitter and "Like" the FB Page.
Second, leave a review on Apple Podcast or iTunes. If you don't have an Apple account, Soundcloud reviews are fine or leave it on the FB page.
Third, share your favorite podcast episode of 2018 and tag me @firefliespod on IG.
A winner will be announced last week of January. Good luck!

Join the FB/IG LIVE & Podcast Recording On Feb. 8 at 8pm EST
Topic: How To Set Boundaries 
For the FB LIVE, you need to be a part of the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Group or you can watch on IG.

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod “Like Us” on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod
Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/

This week, Kea is joined by author Darrell Williams. He shares his story of living with ADHD and ways to cope. ADHD is a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Therapist Shout-Out:
Lifeline Family Enrichment Counseling Services in Austin, TX
Therapist and Owner: Barbara Fountain
https://www.lifelinefamilyenrichment.com/ 

Mind, Body & Soulness Segment:
"Your beliefs become your thoughts, 
Your thoughts become your words, 
Your words become your actions, 
Your actions become your habits, 
Your habits become your values, 
Your values become your destiny.” - Mahatma Gandhi 

Resources/References:
Connect with Darrell Williams and/or Purchase His Book:
Instagram Accounts: @in_pursuit_of_grit and @thegritregime 
Website: www.thegritregime.com

Enter the giveaway! Here's How To Enter:
First, you must be following me on IG and Twitter and "Like" the FB Page.
Second, leave a review on Apple Podcast or iTunes. If you don't have an Apple account, Soundcloud reviews are fine or leave it on the FB page.
Third, share your favorite podcast episode of 2018 and tag me @firefliespod on IG.
A winner will be announced last week of January. Good luck!

Join the FB/IG LIVE & Podcast Recording On Feb. 8 at 8pm EST
Topic: How To Set Boundaries 
For the FB LIVE, you need to be a part of the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Group or you can watch on IG.

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod “Like Us” on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod
Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/

Inspired by XONecole.com article on women who have been single for three plus years, Kea shares her single and celibacy journey, and how she has to navigate relationships differently given her mental illness. She also shares three tips, pose questions to challenge listeners to think about their emotional and mental health, and to work on ourselves in our singleness. 

XONecole Article:
http://www.xonecole.com/being-single-tips/?fbclid=IwAR3bXlMbJpTckbtK9R8uwR3bkrOv0O7dxbSQzXeqSMdNSeY_wM1hJkSXjmU

Enter the giveaway! Here's How To Enter:

First, you must be following me on IG and Twitter and "Like" the FB Page.

Second, leave a review on Apple Podcast or iTunes. If you don't have an Apple account, Soundcloud reviews are fine or leave it on the FB page.

Third, share your favorite podcast episode of 2018 and tag me @firefliespod on IG.

A winner will be announced last week of January. Good luck!

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?

Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod

Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod “Like Us” on

Facebook: www.facebook.com/firefliespod

Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/