Cryin' & Tryin': The Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a F*&%ed Up World

Join Lexi in real time as they experience and process a "Menty B" while physically ill, with a special guest appearance from their partner, Alex!

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

Lexi discusses a not-so-fun part of their self-care regimen: sticking to routines. It's not always fun or cool to have a consistent bedtime, to practice good sleep hygiene, and to set your day up for success. But over the past few years, Lexi has realized just how vital successful, productive routines are to their overall wellbeing.

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Resources from today’s episode:

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

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Find us on social media! The pod is on IG:⁠ @cryinandtryin_pod⁠, Facebook:⁠ @cryinandtryinpod⁠, and Twitter:⁠ @cryin_tryin_pod⁠. Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ with episode suggestions, feedback, or anything else you want us to see!

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Lexi shares one of their favorite songs and how it makes them feel. Join Lexi as they analyze how certain lyrics affect them, and even listen to the song! Send us an email or a DM if you have a song you want to share for the next Music Therapy Minisode!!!

Resources from today's episode:

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

People talk about "panic attacks" liberally, all the time, myself included. Many have said they've had panic attacks because they truly thought they had. But until you experience a true panic attack, it's difficult to discern between those and anxiety attacks. In this episode, Lexi breaks down their experience with a recent panic attack from the feelings in the moment, to the recovery.

Lexi reflects on how society views, treats, and talks about impoverished folks in a rant-filled episode. When we can stop applying inherent judgment to poverty and change attitudes around hustle culture, only then does it feel possible for us to start the impetus of change.

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

Join Lexi in real-time as they experience and process a "Menty B!"

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Would you like to be part of the show? Do you have a Menty B or some music therapy you want to share? Submit your own ⁠minisode idea at this link⁠ or send a voice message, email, or DM!

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

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Find us on social media! The pod is on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cryinandtryin_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cryinandtryinpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cryin_tryin_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with episode suggestions, feedback, or anything else you want us to see!

 I am a proud member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodPros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ community.

HAPPY ONE YEAR OF CRYIN' & TRYIN'!!!

In this episode, Lexi reflects on how it doesn't feel like it's been a year of podcasting and all of the changes that have come in the past year. They share listener feedback on things they're grateful for and proud of themselves for, and share what's on the horizon for year 2.

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

I am stepping down for the month of February and instead elevating Black mental health podcasts. This week, I am elevating the show Mental Health check in with Talik, hosted by Talik Monroe. Talik brings guests on his show to discuss how their mental health is, without limits, and this is one of his favorite episodes. Please listen to this episode on Talik's channel, so his channel gets the traffic and ad revenue. If you like what you hear, consider following his work. 

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"Men’s mental health chat with Andrew Lemon, Brian Thomas, Robert Marshall and Rayvann Kee II"

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

I am stepping down for the month of February and instead elevating Black mental health podcasts. You'll remember Sedie from S3E10 when we discussed equity, inclusion, and social justice (one of my personal favorite episodes). This week, I am elevating Sedie's favorite episode from her own podcast, The Diversity Dish. Please listen to this episode on Sedie's channel, so her channel gets the traffic and ad revenue. If you like what you hear, consider following her work. 

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"This is a DO NOT MISS episode for Black women, those who love them and those who work with them! Dr. J and Sedie really get into some of the reasons we, Black women specifically, suffer from a lack of self care and what we need to do to change that. We talk about why more Black and brown therapists are needed and how to find the affordability. Listening to this conversation you'll truly feel like a fly on the wall of a private, important and enlightening conversation. 

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Dr. Tiffany M. Jenkins is New Jersey-based licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Dr. J owns and operates Awakening Change LLC where she helps her clients to develop and implement self-care strategies to reduce stress and avoid burnout. She is a sought after public speaker and workshop facilitator, author, and experienced clinical supervisor. When not in the public spotlight, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons."

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

I am stepping down for the month of February and instead elevating Black mental health podcasts. Please listen to this episode on Wine, Weed, and Whisper's channel, hosted by Taylor, Cass, Eleanor, and Erika, so their channel gets the traffic and  ad revenue.

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Instagram:

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Twitter:

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Song:

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1659778141

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.