Empowering Connections

In  episode #43 my guest is Latresa Rice, Director of Student Support Services at University of Michigan-Dearborn, Author, Licensed Master Social Worker, Speaker  and founder of It's Time Enterprises. Latresa Rice is the author of  "Gate to Life: You Choose the Life You Shall Experience and recent article  Faith, Failure. Success " which examines  how faith plays a role in business. Your brand in business is a representation of God and "money is a seed ". If you want to learn more about increasing your  faith in business mindset listen to this episode.

Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression or your relationship? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. 

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In  episode #42 my guest is local educator and author Diana Felton who shares her journey of being a single mother.  In America roughly 25 to 30 percent of children under the age of 18 grow up in  a single parent household. Diana shares  her  personal journey and insight in hopes that  it helps other single parents. Diana is the author of " Live Through It" a journey from fear to faith and the owner of Hands on Education Learning a tutoring company to support students in K-12 and college.  You can also reach and follow Diana -  @dianamfelton on Instagram .

Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression or relationship counseling you can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. 

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In episode #41 my guest is Dr. Rushia Slaton , MD, OB-GYN , from the metropolitian Atlanta area talking candidly about the stress that women face and how it impacts their health. Dr. Slaton is a practicing physican who gives insight into how hormones impact stress, anxiety, depression and talks about some of the ways doctors encounter patients and how to help women deal with stress. Dr. Slaton also suggested that physicians and therapist can work together to provide resources for women. 

Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression or relationship counseling you can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. 

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In episode 40 my guest is Raynard Meridith a local therapist in Southfield Michigan . Raynard and I are dicussing  " Narcissistic Personality Disorder".  We tell you how to deal with this personality type and how to heal from a relationship when one of the partners is a narcissist. Learn about the narcissistic personality traits and red flags to help you avoid getting caught in this type of relationship.

In the 39th epsiode I share my thoughts on the Power of Words to influence life. There is no magic, but evidence that our cognitions influence our emotions/feelings and behavior.  In the book of Proverbs there is a scripture that says " Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences." Listen to the examples I share and think carefully about your communication with other. Practice having a positve mindset. 

The 38th podcast is a special joint podcast , where I am a guest on the Dr. Jeff Lip podcast and we talk about " The Social Dilemma" documentary. This documentary demonstrates  how social media impacts us as individuals and a society. If you want to know more about my thoughts on how people are addicted to social media please listen to this topic. You can listen to the podcast on Apple or Google Podcasts and Spotify. Please rate and share the podcast . 

This podcast is dedicated to helping you to overcome domestic violence.  Did you know that 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner or that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of domestice violence. We can stop domestic violence by helping the victims to understand they don't have to be a victim. If you are in a relationship where you are being abused by an intimate partner you have choices. Domestic violence is a crime and 19 percent of domestic abuse involves a weapon . Please share this podcast with anyone who may be in a relationship where there is domestice abuse and let them know that help is available. 

In  episode #37, my special guest is Edward Cribbs, minister for the Oakland Church of Christ in Southfield Michigan. Edward Cribbs shares some beneficial advice about having faith and how our faith helps us to prevail in times of crisis.  According to Edward "Faith is an engine to get you going. Our beliefs about faith are often wrong according to Edward and he breaks down the meaning of faith which has several meanings including trust and reliance in a relationship with God. 

In the 36th episode I share tips and information about " Work-life Balance " during the panedmic. I help you explore why work-life balance is important. Learn some practical  ways to get more aligned, spend more time doing the things you love,  reduce stress and overload while balancing your priorities. 

In the 35th episode my guest is Dr. V Shawn Trent a medical doctor who specialzes in pathology . He is an alumni of Wayne State University, School of Medicine and speaks five languages. Dr. Trent has a love for music and has his own jazz ensemble - The Dr. V Shawn Jazz Ensemble. We explore ways to detach from outcomes and learn to be mindful of the here and now. Once you learn how to detach from set outcomes you will experience the freedom to live a life of reduced stress .