How to balance a busy life! Everyone knows life has peaks and valleys, it can get very busy. And if your life never gets busy then you do not have a life, you are just existing. It is time for you to get up, get out and get a life! Painting classes, running clubs, every hobby has meetup. But how do you stay mentally and emotionally fit while enjoying a wonderful life? In this episode I interview licensed clinical social worker, and friend of the show Sharon Lawrence. (if you missed my interview with Sharon, it’s episode 48) and Wintana Kiros, a registered clinical nutritionist with years of experience as a clinical dietitian promoting health and fitness. They are here to help you stay fit and fabulous on the run.

Unfortunately fast food is not going to help us sustain a healthy lifestyle. Watch and listen to learn a few quick tips to stay healthy while you’re on the run building a life that is your own kind of beautiful. Invest some time in caring for your temple so you can be healthy for as you are alive.

Host: Anita Washington, That Anita Live

Topic: How To Balance A Busy Life and Good Health

Guest: Wintana Kiros, RCN and Sharon Lawrence, LCSW

Guest’s Website: Wintana – https://www.ResetLifestyle.com

Guest’s Website: Sharon – https://www.MySelahWellness.com

Today’s topic is money, money, money! Are you saving money? Are you investing money? I personally know the slow drip of income and the outpouring of expenses that cause self-doubt to kick in when we want to do the things we enjoy. It’s why I invited financial advisor Pamela Sams to discuss how we can finance a freedom lifestyle.

For 16 years, Pamela has been helping women improve their personal and financial wealth through solid financial life planning. She’s an advocate for financial literacy and the president of the Fairfax County Chapter of the International Association of Professional Women.

Yes, some say money is the root of all evil but the truth is the love of money is the root of all evil because it drains you of the discipline to be a good financial steward over your funds. Learning to manage your flow of cash will help you enjoy a better future. No one wants to work until their ninety years old. Invest some now to live a life you’ll love later!

Host: Anita Washington, That Anita Live

Topic: How To Invest Money At Any Age 

Guest: Pamela Sams

Guest’s Website: https://www.JacksonSams.com

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In times of extreme emergencies, many of us reach out for 911. But who do they reach out to in times of need? The depression and suicide rate amongst military and 911 responders is skyrocketing, but there is help.

Rhonda Stewart Jones is an expert in mental health matters of service members and first responders. Yes, our military, police officers, firemen and paramedics. She’s a licensed clinical social worker with over twelve years of experience. Rhonda understands the complexities involved in providing support to those who typically provide support to others.

Host: Anita Washington, That Anita Live

Topic: Addressing Military and First Responder Mental Health Matters 

Guest: Rhonda Stewart Jones

Guest’s Website: https://www.AboutFaceLLC.com

Let’s keep the conversation going. Do you have a military member or first responders you’re concerned about? Leave us your thought and comments below.

Toxicity from your work environment can spill over into every other area of your life. It can really suck the wind out of your basic human right to happiness. Mary Abbajay says managing up isn’t about sucking up but taking control and creating the work culture you desire. Mary is the CEO of Careerstone Group and delivers organizational development solutions to workplaces.

You know the effect your work environment can have on your health. The most popular day for heart attacks is Monday, because people dread going back into a work environment they hate. Don’t allow your challenge of having to provide food, clothing and shelter rob you of the life you deserve. Achieving balance, contentment and even happiness requires change. This Monday, take the tips Mary gave us in the interview and give Managing Up a try.

Tyi Flood is on a mission to help women battle depression and anxiety through awareness and accountability. She’s the host of the online radio show Flood the Block and author of the book Project Me: 30 Days To A Better You.

After having a positive experience with learning how to manage mental illness, she taking on the responsibility of carrying the message that managing mental illness is awesome. Through her nonprofit Awesome Women of Empowerment, Tyi seeks to enrich, educate and empower women through life’s difficulties.

Host: Anita Washington, That Anita Live

Topic: How To Turn Your Mess Into A Message for Mental Health (Part II)

Guest: Tyi Flood

Guest’s Website: https://www.TheAWEGroup.org

Serena Williams recently sat down with People Magazine for a tell all interview about her experience with Post-partum after the birth of her daughter. It got me to thinking… Maternal Mental Health is not something we talk about much. We view the event of having a baby, a joyous event. But for many women, it is not. The process of having a baby can have a stressful effect on her life. So I sat down with my friend, Kristen Brooks for the details.

Kristen Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Owner of Building Beyond Therapy LLC. She earned an MSW from the University of Maryland Baltimore and is clinically licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. For half a decade she’s provided social work services in many capacities, including child welfare, inpatient psychiatric services and schools but more importantly, she‘s certified in Maternal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and is a Board Certified Supervisor with the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland.

A serious illness is nothing you should ever go through alone. If the people around you don’t understand or if they are not supportive, reach out to other circles of encouragement that have been through the same thing and always remember there is a therapist in your area that you can connect with to help you progress through your issues.

Enjoy the interview!

Host: Anita Washington, That Anita Live

Topic: How To Manage Maternal Mental Health

Guest: Kristen Brooks, LCSW

Guest’s Website: https://www.BuildingBeyondTherapy.com

Are you a leader or a follower? Does position dictate respect? This week I interview the CEO and Owner of Perfect Time Coaching and Consulting. She has over 25 years in education, and now serves as a Leadership Development Coach for novice principals. She even coordinates an induction program for new principals in the Washington, D. C. Metro area. Her mission is to support, connect, develop, and high achieving educators.

Even if you are not in education, leadership skills are important for everyone. Technology has significantly changed our world. Every level of life requires new learning. Whether it’s social media, new computer programs in the classroom or that every changing new math. Never be timid or afraid to seek help to learn a new concept or skill or simply to improve your job performance. There is something in this interview for everyone. Enjoy! 

Enjoy the interview!

Host: Anita Washington, That Anita Live

Topic: How To Become A Leader

Guest: Dr Sharon H. Porter

Guest’s Website: http://www.SharonHPorter.com.com/

Everyday we are bombarded with stories and statistics about deadbeat dads and fatherless children. Rarely do we get to hear the father’s side of the story. This week I speak with Jastin Artis, a dad involved in a court battle for the right to see his son.

Watch Jastin tell his story of falling in love, ignoring his elder's advice and one day finding himself adhering to a restraining order. Now, he struggles everyday missing the sound of his son's voice and the milestones of his life.

Enjoy the interview!

Host: Anita Washington, That Anita Live

Topic: An Alienated Father's Side of the Story

Guest: Jastin Artis

Guest’s Website: http://www.justapuppet.com/

Let’s keep the conversation going. Do you know a father that feels shortchanged by the system? Leave us your thought and comments below.