Dealing with in-laws can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be a deal breaker! Tune into this episode of  Finding the Blend podcast to learn how to navigate this important relationship in your blended or traditional family and make the most of the family that you have gained.  

Guest- Renee Newton (aka my favorite cousin)

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Finding the Blend Podcast is kicking off things with the host sharing her own journey with depression.  In this transparent episode, Dominique shares a glimpse into how depression has shaped her life and what it has looked like for her.  Join in for great advice on what to look for in your own every day journey with Mental Health.  I challenge you to ask yourself “Are you functioning or are you living?”

Mental Health Resources:

https://ymhproject.org/resources/- informational resources, articles, and website to find various mental health resources.

https://988lifeline.org/- Did you know that you can dial or text ‘988’ to speak with someone 24/7 if you are having suicidal thoughts.  

ainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline- Are you or do you know someone who has been the victim of sexual assault? 

                                                                       YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE.

Mental Health Supplements:

Disclaimer: I’m not a physician and I’m not qualified to give medical advice.  These are my personal recommendations.  Please consult your doctor before using any of the supplements listed.  

-Omega 3- Fatty Acid

-Vitamin B12

-Vitamin D

-Ashwagandha

Come catch up with us! Join Dominique and her guest, Nikki Matthews,  on the Season 3 Episode 1 opener as they navigate through career pivots, relationships and personal growth. Tune in for a raw and honest conversation that will inspire you. #findingtheblendpodcast #personaldevelopment #motivation

Due to recording virtually, some of the audio from Nikki may be in and out due to the internet in her area. Gotta love technology!

Show Mentions:
https://6abc.com/philly-father-of-seven-killed-septa-employee-shot-philadelphia-fatal-shooting-germantown-ambush/12223670/

Join us for Season 3 of Finding the Blend Podcast  as we discuss the constant struggle to find struggling to find the balance in our lives.  Listen in as we discuss the ups and downs of blending families and maintaining friendships and finding a healthy balance with the things that matter most. Join us on this journey and know that you're not alone. 

This episode explores how one woman has turned a traumatic experience into a platform of healing and growth.  Listen to Kyra's story of how she turned her trauma into power and how she learned how to reclaim her body, mind, and spirit.  Kyra breaks down trauma and the simple things that we can do to release it from our bodies.

You can learn more about Kyra and Reset Yoga:
Website: https://www.thumbtack.com/va/alexandria/yoga/reset-yoga-collective-llc/service/402432016917995522
FB: https://www.facebook.com/resetyogacollective/
IG:@resetyogacollective

Resources from the episode:
YouTube for Beginners Yoga Flow - https://youtu.be/WzqwgzHXRMM
Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0761193111/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZT16YP55K6GJ233KCF8T

Other notable Black yoga organizations are:
Namastee.org (Founded by IG @jesspessu_it)
Sisters of Yoga (Founded by  IG @hippeheathen) 
Sisters of Yoga (Founded by IG @sistersofyoga)

This episode explores how one woman has turned a traumatic experience into a platform of healing and growth.  Listen to Kyra's story of how she turned her trauma into power and how she learned how to reclaim her body, mind, and spirit.  Kyra breaks down trauma and the simple things that we can do to release it from our bodies.

You can learn more about Kyra and Reset Yoga:
Website: https://www.thumbtack.com/va/alexandria/yoga/reset-yoga-collective-llc/service/402432016917995522
FB: https://www.facebook.com/resetyogacollective/
IG:@resetyogacollective

Resources from the episode:
YouTube for Beginners Yoga Flow - https://youtu.be/WzqwgzHXRMM
Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0761193111/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZT16YP55K6GJ233KCF8T

Other notable Black yoga organizations are:
Namastee.org (Founded by IG @jesspessu_it)
Sisters of Yoga (Founded by  IG @hippeheathen) 
Sisters of Yoga (Founded by IG @sistersofyoga)

In this episode, we have a conversation with Jennie Anderson, bonus mom, and positive mindset guru.  We discuss the challenges that she has experienced with being a bonus mom over the past couple of years and how she has managed to channel her emotions and anxieties as she navigates through this thing called motherhood.  

References from episode:

Jim Rohn- Motivational Speaker

In this episode, we have a conversation with Jennie Anderson, bonus mom, and positive mindset guru.  We discuss the challenges that she has experienced with being a bonus mom over the past couple of years and how she has managed to channel her emotions and anxieties as she navigates through this thing called motherhood.  

References from episode:

Jim Rohn- Motivational Speaker

Most of us have experienced a tragedy but, to experience loss on the level of this week's special guest is unimaginable.  Listen in as our guest, Chancierra Me'chelle, discusses how she is navigating being a bonus mom with a level of strength and poise that is nothing less than admirable.  What lengths would you go to hang on to what you love?   

Most of us have experienced a tragedy but, to experience loss on the level of this week's special guest is unimaginable.  Listen in as our guest, Chancierra Me'chelle, discusses how she is navigating being a bonus mom with a level of strength and poise that is nothing less than admirable.  What lengths would you go to hang on to what you love?