Empowering Connections

In the 24th episode I discuss "Toxic Relationships" and help you to realize if you are caught in a toxic relationships. Toxic relationships are detrimental to your mental well being. If the toxic person is a family member you maynot be able to escape from them.  Well what can you do if you are in a Toxic Relationship? Listen to a few strategies to help you navigate or handle the emotional exhaustion you feel when dealing with toxic people. 

This is the last Monday in May during Mental Health Awareness Month. In the 23 episode I discuss Anticipatory Grief and how it has impacted everyone during the pandemic. I also help you to explore the feelings associated with this type of grief. I help you recognize how anticipatory grief has affected families and thier ability to plan for the future. I present you a list of coping skills to hlep you get through your anticipatory grief during the pandemic and if you are in the process of losing a loved one. 

In this episode my guest Ken Walker a local social activist for mental health, brand strategist, philanthropist, and young professional shares his personal journey and how he became an advocate for Black Men and their mental wellness. Ken is also a high fashion designer who created his own brand of high-street life style  clothing, the brand platform" Tailor Your True Self. Ken has built marketing campaigns for renown brands like Cadillac, Travelocity, Ford Motor Company and many others.  Ken shares how he developed and created the " Det Mental Health Day" an annual event and project help people find therapist, and resources for Black Men to improve their mental wealth.  You can follow Ken Walker at @thekennwalker on Instagram to find out more about his high-street style clothing collection. 

In episode 20 I have a National Board Certified Counselor,  and School Counselor Chris Woods talk about anxiety and stress. What is the difference between stress and anxiety? How does stress or anxiety look different in the midst of a pandemic ? What are some ways to incoporate selfcare into your daily rountine? How can you take a mindful meditation and use it to help you calm yourself ? What does the term mindfulness mean ? 

In the 19th episode Raynard Meridith, LPC, Therapist and I identify the difference between mental health and mental wellness. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month we identify some common mental health occurences that children and teens are diagnosed with. We also provide some common strategies that parents can use to help teach children coping and resilence skills. 

In the 18th episode I have guest Melvinia Ford to tell us more about this alternative practice to help people heal their energy. Positive energy is good for your spirit. Reiki is an alternative energy healing practice that therapist can use to help channel energy into their client to help restore their physical and emotional well being. 

in this 17th episode my guest Nick DeNault shares his story of making a career change. Nick and I share valuable insight into how to pivot during this pandemic and any other time in your life. Have you been thinking about whether or not you can change your career?  Changing careers can come from two opposing forces; meaning planned change or unplanned change. Now is the time to give it serious consideration and believe that you can do anything your heart desires. 

In this 16th episode I have a special guest Cristen Collen who brings a wealth of knowledge about personality types and global cultural awareness. Cristen Collen  is an author, linguist, social entrepenuer and member of Rotary International. Are personality traits specific to global cultures ? She gives some fantastic analogies and examples of how culture and two specific personality traits collide or mesh. If you want to know more about this interesting topic please listen. 

In the 15th episode I want to share resources about how a woman or man can overcome domestic violence. In my very first blog " Finding the Strength Within" I  share a personal testimoney as to how women can make changes and transformation in their life. No one has to stay in a relationship where there is domestic violence.  Domestic violence is when one person attempts to control the actions of their intimate partner. Listen and find strength to seek help, help a friend or family member or anyone caught in a relationship of power and control.  This podcast will give you answers and resources to help you find transformation and strength to overcome domestic violence. 

This is the 13th episode for Empowering Connections . During this episode I offer some healthy strategies to help you minimize all of the stress that people are currently feeling in the midst of the coronavirus and pandemic. I help you to normalize your feelings and provide insight into some practical strategies you can implement while quarantined at home or are unable to see your loved ones.  Let's all stay connected during these difficult and challenging times.