March 18, 2025

Empowering Your Mind: Alicia Hopkins on Anxiety, Growth, and Finding Your Path

59 minutes

👋 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.

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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.

Company: Path to Empowerment Counseling

Website:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alicia-hopkins-denver-co/786146

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/aliciahopkins?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy.in.real.life

✨ 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/

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March 18, 2025

Empowering Your Mind: Alicia Hopkins on Anxiety, Growth, and Finding Your Path

59 minutes

🏆 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

Meet Alicia Hopkins

Company: Path to Empowerment Counseling

Website:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alicia-hopkins-denver-co/786146

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/aliciahopkins?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy.in.real.life

✨ 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/

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🌟 Help California Wildfire Victims 🌟

American Red Cross – Wildfire Relief: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html
California Community Foundation – Wildfire Recovery: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
California Fire Foundation – Wildfire & Disaster Relief: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief/
GoFundMe – California Wildfire Relief: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.org/

Your support, big or small, can help relieve those in need. Thank you for making a difference! 💛

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If You Need Support, Reach Out