Freed Up

Are you aware that knowing and writing your story is a major strategy for healing and having strong mental health? Tune in for the second part of our conversation with Author & Educator Brennan Steele as we dig deeper into his book and learn more about emoting and the power of story. Good stuff here...through and through.

You can purchase Brennan's book via this link to Amazon:
Title: breathe: guided healing journal for black men
https://www.amazon.com/breathe-guided-healing-journal-black/dp/0578739356/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=breathe+a+guided+healing+journal+for+black+men+book&qid=1623018727&sr=8-1

How can we support your next steps toward caring for your mental health? Do you have questions that we can answer? Do you need assistance in finding a therapist or some resources to help you practice breathing and/or learning to express your emotions in a healthier way? We are here for YOU. Don't hesitate to reach out to us for assistance via our email: [email protected]. 

And remember, you don't walk this path alone. I, along with the rest of the Freed Up family and friends are walking right beside you. Don't forget...God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's best,

Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host

The socialization of men in our culture, particularly Black men, doesn't encourage or adequately support their need to emote. Author & Educator Brennan Steele is passionate about the mental and emotional health of Black boys and men.  
In his book: breathe. a guided healing journal For Black Men, Brennan offers men a pathway and a plan for writing their story, reflecting on their identity, and understanding their emotions.
In this episode, Brennan shares his own process of healing and some basic strategies for helping Black men get to their own places of healing. This is the first of a two- part conversation that needs your undivided attention! Go ahead---take a listen!

If you would like to share any feedback with us about any episodes you hear on this podcast or would like to suggest topics to cover, please reach out to: [email protected].
We would love to hear from you!

And remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you...as well as the rest of the Freed Up family! God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best,
Tina Robertson, Freed Up Host

How can childhood pain and trauma affect a man's mental health?  Is there hope for healing even after years gone by? If so, what does that look like? This episode of Freed Up answers these questions and so much more.  Tune in to hear Mike share his very powerful, personal story and reflections about his path toward healing  after growing up without his father and coming to terms with the impact it had on his faith and mental health.
This is the one you definitely cannot miss!!

Also, we invite you to reach out to us to share your reflections and any feedback you have about this series for men. Let us know what has been helpful and what you might want to learn more about. Email us at: [email protected].   

And as always, remember this: you do not walk this path alone. I and the rest of the Freed Up family and friends are walking right alongside you on your path to getting 'freed up'.

God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

My best always,

Tina Robertson 
Freed Up podcast host

What can a man expect from his therapeutic experience? And how can the women in men's lives talk to their men about seeking out help? These are just a few of the questions Von answers in this episode.  You'll for sure want to get in on this conversation. Get your chill space and click on the PLAY button. You'll be glad you did!

Do you need some assistance in finding a place for counseling or therapy? Do you need someone to pray with you about something you're facing that is causing you distress? Please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you need some resources for counseling support, visit our website www.freefilledfavored.com/support. 

And you can follow Von on Instagram: @vontalks.
Or visit his website for more information: www.vontalkstherapy.com. 

And remember...you don't walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as the rest of your Freed Up friends. God loves you! I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU! 

God's Best,

Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host

Men are socialized differently than women and it affects their mental health in ways they may not be aware or understand.  This episode with psychotherapist Von Eaglin sheds light on three of the most common issues that cause men to have challenges in their mental health and in many instances, seek out therapy.   Listen in to the first part of our conversation as we kick off Freed Up's series on men's mental health!

Also, we're still in our year-long "release party"! What have you let go so far in 2021? Have you been dropping off those things that don't serve you in this season of your life? Are you getting closer to your goals of being 'freed up'?  We want to encourage you to stay on the path.  You are not walking this path alone. We're all on the road to "freed up"---together!

If you would like information on how to connect with Von, you can reach him at:
Preston Place Counseling
12700 Preston Rd
Suite 150
Dallas, TX 75230
(940) 282-2265

If you are a listener who wants other resources for therapists in your area, please reach out to: [email protected]. 

Remember...God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's best,

Tina Robertson
Host of Freed Up podcast

We are still in our release party for 2021---letting go of what has been holding us back up to now. Bitterness can grab hold of any of us when we hold on to trauma and hurt and let it sink deep into our hearts and souls.  Releasing it will help you to live freed up and not fed up!
Listen in to this replay episode of an interview we had with Freed Up Friend Lex. It's even better the second time around. 

If you would like to share any feedback, ask questions or recommend topics for Freed Up to cover, contact us at: [email protected].

As always, you don't walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as the rest of the Freed Up family. Remember, God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best,

Tina Robertson
Freed Up podcast host 

Listen in to the second part of the conversation with Dr. Rod on heart talk that helps to uncover the wounds that affect masculinity and femininity. This one goes hard, y'all... 
check it out! 

If you have any questions or would like to share feedback on what you've been hearing in this trauma series so far, please email [email protected] to do so. 
Also, I hope you're getting ready for our series on men's mental health to kick off in April. You definitely want to stay tuned in for this game-changing slate of episodes to come. 

Remember, you're not walking this path alone. I along with the rest of the Freed Up family are walking right alongside you.  God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

My best,

Tina Robertson
Freed Up podcast host

Heart talk is a technique Dr. Rod uses to help unearth the pain that is lodged beneath trauma...and trauma always involves some level of grief. Take a listen to this conversation that will keep you locked in until the very last thought. It's part one of a two-part series that you absolutely, 100% cannot miss!

If you have any questions about trauma or trauma treatment, please email them to [email protected]. We want to answer some of those in one of soon-coming episodes. If you ask it, we'll answer it.

Remember, you don't walk this path along. I, along with all of our Freed Up friends are walking right alongside you.   God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best,

Tina 
Freed Up podcast host 

Now that we understand more about trauma and its symptoms, how do we treat it?  And how do we address shame that is often at the root of traumatic experiences?  This episode takes a deep dive into answering these questions. Our expert panel of mental health clinicians is back to help make sense of it all. All good stuff, right here...take a listen! 

If you would like to dig deeper on some of the content you've heard  in this episode, here are a few links to resources that will extend your learning:

 Websites /Articles:

 https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/treatment

https://www.chcs.org/media/understanding-trauma-fact-sheet_071217.pdf

YouTubes:
The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder - Joelle Rabow Maletis 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_n9qegR7C4
 
Understanding Complex Trauma 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzT1hHMWLS4

If you have any questions about anything you've heard today or would like to connect directly with any of the mental health clinicians/experts from the panel, please reach out to:
[email protected]. 

As always, you are not walking this path alone. I, along with the rest of Freed Up friends are walking right alongside you. Remember....God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best,

Tina L. Robertson
Your Friend and Freed Up Host

Want to understand more about trauma and how it affects our mental and physical health? This episode is one of more to come that features a panel of mental health clinicians who will give  us professional insight into this prevalent mental health issue.  You definitely want to listen in on this discussion.  Join us---right now :)

If you would like to dig deeper on some of the content you've heard  in this episode, here are a few links to resources that will extend your learning:

 Articles:
 https://www.chcs.org/media/understanding-trauma-fact-sheet_071217.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html

YouTubes:
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris: Helping Adults and Children With Trauma During The Pandemic

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57EAL_e5Nf0 - 

 How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime | Nadine Burke Harris

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk

 Abbreviated Terms Used in Episode:

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LPC- Licensed Professional Counselor
CDC - Center for Disease Control
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 

If you have any questions about anything you've heard today or would like to connect directly with any of the mental health clinicians/experts from the panel, please reach out to:
[email protected]. 

As always, you are not walking this path alone. I, along with the rest of Freed Up friends are walking right alongside you. Remember....God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best,

Tina L. Robertson
Your Friend and Freed Up Host