Coffee with Kym

Today's coffee chat is about gratitude and what it means to create a world of acceptance and validation. I talk a bit about the experience of the quick shut down of passion and the choices of making others feel accepted and seen. 

https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.azevedo.5245

Instagram: Opening_dialogue

https://azevedofamilypsychology.com/

https://www.alignable.com/cary-nc/azevedo-family-psychology

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

Relationship Road Trip Podcast *publish pending* https://www.relationshiproadtrip.com/

Today's episode focuses in on cultivating a life of celebration, gratitude, and love. I wanted to explore how we look at our worlds and use words to shape our existence. 

*Please note that I really try to keep things gender neutral but default to saying "you guys" as an inclusive. If you as a listener find this to be intrusive and something you really don't like, please let me know. I am trying to adjust to saying "y'all" as I do frequently, but it is definitely a hard habit to break. 

https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.azevedo.5245

Instagram: Opening_dialogue

https://azevedofamilypsychology.com/

https://www.alignable.com/cary-nc/azevedo-family-psychology

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

Relationship Road Trip Podcast *publish pending* https://www.relationshiproadtrip.com/

In this episode I briefly discuss my struggle with the intersection of professionalism and makeup. I have never been a makeup wearer and struggle with wanting to put it on my face every day. I am choosing to be bold in my desire to divert from the cultural norm and not wear makeup in my day to day professional setting. I also do my best to address the privilege I have in choosing to make this change and not put myself at too much risk in today's society. I am aware of how many dynamics play into the role of makeup and professionalism and all sides of the cube for my trans and GNC family. I did my best to strictly speak from my perspective as I can't imagine the way the world is shaped for others. As Always, would love to hear from y'all about your world experiences. 

https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.azevedo.5245

Instagram: Opening_dialogue

https://azevedofamilypsychology.com/

https://www.alignable.com/cary-nc/azevedo-family-psychology

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

Relationship Road Trip Podcast *publish pending* https://www.relationshiproadtrip.com/

*Title: Bob the Builder reference.

Today's episode is focused on building *things*. I am working on building a private practice in the therapy world. It is also a focus on forgiveness and acknowledging that these things build slowly. It is not an immediate reaction situation.

As mentioned I have several links for other media:

https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.azevedo.5245

Instagram: Opening_dialogue 

https://azevedofamilypsychology.com/

https://www.alignable.com/cary-nc/azevedo-family-psychology

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

Relationship Road Trip Podcast *publish pending* https://www.relationshiproadtrip.com/

This episode is focused on what happens when life gets in the way of our goals. Surprise y'all, you're human (or at least I'm gonna make a vague assumption you are). It happens. Give yourself grace, dust off, and try again. 

*Please note, goals referenced veer toward weight-loss/diet because that is what I am working on personally.

**Also note, I'm still getting a handle on gender neutral terminology because I use "dude" as a catch-all and I identify cis-female so I frequently use "she" and "her". I will continue to work better and making this fully inclusive in language. (Please offer feedback and support in learning new ways of talking!) 

SMART goals were developed by George Doran, Arthur Miller, and James Cunningham in 1981 for Management Review in an article titled "There's a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management goals and objectives."

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Relevant

Time-bound

I'm Kimberly Azevedo at Azevedo Family Psychology in Cary, NC. Please reach out with more questions or new topics! 

[email protected] | www.azevedofamilypsychology.com

Check out www.azevedofamilypsychology.com for more info on my practice as a licensed mental health professional.

The most basic of introductions:

I (Kym) am a mental health therapist in Cary, NC. I'm starting this podcast to explore the world of mental health in the 21st century.