Compassion is the guiding force that bridges the gaps between individuals and fosters understanding in a world often fraught with discord. It is the profound ability to empathize with the joys and sorrows of others, to recognize their struggles as our own, and to extend a helping hand without judgment or expectation. Through compassion, we acknowledge the shared human experience, embracing diversity and uniting in solidarity. It is not merely a fleeting emotion but a conscious choice to act with kindness, to alleviate suffering, and to nurture connections that transcend barriers of culture, race, and creed. In practicing compassion, we not only uplift those in need but also cultivate a sense of fulfillment and purpose within ourselves, for it is through serving others that we truly find meaning in our own lives. Please listen to this episode if you are trying to integrate more compassion into your work or life.

Any realizations before we wrap of the year and toss it in the books to welcome 2024? Please join me as I share my realizations as you reflection on yours to move into the new year!

Please listen to today’s episode on the “Savior Complex” that leads to burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma among the helping professions. In this episode, I will reference an article that shares information about the “Savior Complex” while exploring some of the common behaviors that serve as precursors in developing the “Savior Complex” to mitigate and instigate changes to those behaviors. The episode will close with a self care activity

May this new year, you keep it real by keeping it simple silly and not getting caught in cycles of accomplishing those realistic goals and expectations

Although the holiday season is a time of family gatherings and gift giving, it’s also a time in which many people face stress, loneliness, and pressure to participate when they may not ‘feel’ to do so. Please listen on how to tackle that stress and address your authentic needs at this time.

This is the time to “Take it all off” and take a look into the mirror to understand who you really are and where do you wan to go!

Sometimes we just need to hit the pause button to step back and reflect on our purpose. While purpose isn’t just about doing but rather on being and understanding what really matters the most to us in our lives. After a long break, I’m doing this episode on hitting the pause button to reconnect with purpose by recognizing and emphasizing the things that matter the most. So, listeners I’d like you to hit the pause button to listen to this episode as you reflect on what matters the most in your life.

Challengers welcome back! May is Mental Health Awareness and Military Appreciation month, so to honor these two events, I decided to do a topic on Mindfulness and mindset by interviewing two wonderful speakers who are advocates of health and wellness. Please join me as I converse with Bridget & Eric Siscko on implementing the mindset of mindful living.

Many of us experience the inevitable changes and transitions when our parents age. We witness their vulnerabilities and we witness the shifts in our roles and responsibilities. The journey with aging parents opens our eyes to the reality of life and gives us insight about ourselves. So how do we regulate our emotions to process these changes whether it’s through health conditions or other events ? Please listen to this episode as I share with you my personal experience with my parents as they transition with changes in adulthood.

Please listen to this episode if you are are curious to know, “ Does The Body Keep Score?” Our aches and pains are somatic signals calling for our attention. Do we often overlook these signals by writing them off as ‘old age’ or ‘bad choices?’ Dr. David Forbes gives us insight about healing using our bodies rather than our minds to make changes.