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Empowering Your Mind: Alicia Hopkins on Anxiety, Growth, and Finding Your Path
👋 Hey there, mental health warriors! Welcome to another episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads! We’re your hosts, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, bringing you inspiring stories and practical advice weekly.
🏆 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Health)
🏆 2024 Women In Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) 🎧
Over 1 million downloads worldwide! 💬 Help us grow by sharing your feedback! Leave a written or voice message at: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a
Episode Spotlight: Alicia Hopkins on Mental Health, Growth & Finding Your Path
In this episode, we chat with Alicia Hopkins, a mental health powerhouse, as she shares her insights on mental wellness, growth, and finding your path to empowerment. 💡 Quote of the Day: “My mental health is a massive part of my lifestyle. And if I'm not being productive towards taking care of my mental health, then, like, I don't feel as good.” – Alicia Hopkins
Meet Alicia Hopkins
Alicia is a passionate mental health therapist who blends professional expertise and personal experience to help others transform their lives. A recovering perfectionist, Alicia has embraced humor and resilience to navigate childhood traumas. She is dedicated to assisting clients to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, advocate for themselves, and take charge of their lives.
✨ Key Takeaways ✨
1️⃣ Authenticity is Key – Being genuine and showing your true self fosters trust and creates a safe space for vulnerability.
2️⃣ Advocate for Yourself—Strong advocacy skills are required in the workplace and personal relationships. Sharpen them to create a better environment.
3️⃣ Mental Health as a Lifestyle – Prioritizing mental health is an ongoing practice, not a one-time fix.
💪 Actionable Items 💪
✔️ Incorporate a Morning Routine – Start your day with intention using Mel Robbins’s morning routine: No phone upon waking, a short walk, water, and gratitude.
✔️ Challenge Limiting Beliefs – Recognize areas where you feel stuck. What steps can you take to grow?
✔️ Practice Self-Compassion – Forgive yourself for past mistakes and focus on personal growth.
⏰ Important Chapter Timestamps ⏰
[00:04:58] – Embracing Natural Hair: Confidence & Self-acceptance
[00:12:36] – G-Rex’s Epiphany: Overcoming suicidal thoughts & starting a business
[00:44:50] – Alicia’s Hardest Lesson: Learning not to lose yourself in a relationship
[00:51:41] – Self-Love & Care: Alicia’s daily mental wellness practices
🔗 References 🔗
📌 Mel Robbins Morning Routine
📌 Psychology Today – https://www.psychologytoday.com/
📌 Alma – Find Therapists Who Take Insurance – https://helloalma.com/
#MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #AliciaHopkins #MindsetMatters #SelfCareJourney #TherapyWorks #MentalHealthSupport #HealingJourney #GrowthMindset #InnerStrength #BreakTheStigma #EmpowerYourMind #WellnessMatters #SelfLoveFirst
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If You Need Support, Reach Out
If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.
- United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.org
- Canada: Call or Text 988 — 988.ca
- Worldwide: Find a Helpline
- Mental Health Resources and Tools: The Help Hub
Stay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Official Website: goesoninourheads.net
- Facebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheads
- Instagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittles
- LinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Join Our Newsletter: Sign Up Here
- Merch Store: goesoninourheads.shop
Audio Editing by NJz Audio
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👋 Hey there, mental health warriors! Welcome to another episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads! We’re your hosts, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, bringing you inspiring stories and practical advice weekly.
🏆 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Health)
🏆 2024 Women In Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) 🎧
Over 1 million downloads worldwide! 💬 Help us grow by sharing your feedback! Leave a written or voice message at: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a
Episode Spotlight: Alicia Hopkins on Mental Health, Growth & Finding Your Path
In this episode, we chat with Alicia Hopkins, a mental health powerhouse, as she shares her insights on mental wellness, growth, and finding your path to empowerment. 💡 Quote of the Day: “My mental health is a massive part of my lifestyle. And if I'm not being productive towards taking care of my mental health, then, like, I don't feel as good.” – Alicia Hopkins
Meet Alicia Hopkins
Alicia is a passionate mental health therapist who blends professional expertise and personal experience to help others transform their lives. A recovering perfectionist, Alicia has embraced humor and resilience to navigate childhood traumas. She is dedicated to assisting clients to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, advocate for themselves, and take charge of their lives.
✨ Key Takeaways ✨
1️⃣ Authenticity is Key – Being genuine and showing your true self fosters trust and creates a safe space for vulnerability.
2️⃣ Advocate for Yourself—Strong advocacy skills are required in the workplace and personal relationships. Sharpen them to create a better environment.
3️⃣ Mental Health as a Lifestyle – Prioritizing mental health is an ongoing practice, not a one-time fix.
💪 Actionable Items 💪
✔️ Incorporate a Morning Routine – Start your day with intention using Mel Robbins’s morning routine: No phone upon waking, a short walk, water, and gratitude.
✔️ Challenge Limiting Beliefs – Recognize areas where you feel stuck. What steps can you take to grow?
✔️ Practice Self-Compassion – Forgive yourself for past mistakes and focus on personal growth.
⏰ Important Chapter Timestamps ⏰
[00:04:58] – Embracing Natural Hair: Confidence & Self-acceptance
[00:12:36] – G-Rex’s Epiphany: Overcoming suicidal thoughts & starting a business
[00:44:50] – Alicia’s Hardest Lesson: Learning not to lose yourself in a relationship
[00:51:41] – Self-Love & Care: Alicia’s daily mental wellness practices
🔗 References 🔗
📌 Mel Robbins Morning Routine
📌 Psychology Today – https://www.psychologytoday.com/
📌 Alma – Find Therapists Who Take Insurance – https://helloalma.com/
#MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #AliciaHopkins #MindsetMatters #SelfCareJourney #TherapyWorks #MentalHealthSupport #HealingJourney #GrowthMindset #InnerStrength #BreakTheStigma #EmpowerYourMind #WellnessMatters #SelfLoveFirst
***************************************************************************
If You Need Support, Reach Out
If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.
- United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.org
- Canada: Call or Text 988 — 988.ca
- Worldwide: Find a Helpline
- Mental Health Resources and Tools: The Help Hub
Stay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Official Website: goesoninourheads.net
- Facebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheads
- Instagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittles
- LinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Join Our Newsletter: Sign Up Here
- Merch Store: goesoninourheads.shop
Audio Editing by NJz Audio
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