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


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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 Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/

    📌 Alma – Find Therapists Who Take Insurancehttps://helloalma.com/

    #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #AliciaHopkins #MindsetMatters #SelfCareJourney #TherapyWorks #MentalHealthSupport #HealingJourney #GrowthMindset #InnerStrength #BreakTheStigma #EmpowerYourMind #WellnessMatters #SelfLoveFirst

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