Heart on the Mic

When I pressed record for this episode I had no outline about what this episode was going to be about. We just went with the flow an things immediately got real. In this episode, Julie share about her experience being abused as a child and blocking it out for about 20 years. Leaving her to process the trauma as she stepped into motherhood. She also touches on navigating through grief during the pandemic as she is now a widow. Please be aware that’s she talks about sensitive things that can be triggering for those who have been sexually abused.

I'm dropping in with a little reminder to be unashamed about feeling those emotions that aren't fun to process. Remember that your not the only one who feels them. You're not alone in it.

Sometimes we all need a little reminder that it’s not about you. Everyone goes through things and we need to acknowledge that we’re all going to encourage someone who is having a hard day. Don’t make the encounter all about you.

Before we recorded this episode the last time I seen Jazmine, in person, was about 10 years ago. Let me say I did not perceive her in a positive manner at the time. She became my friend over the years as I’ve watched her journey on Instagram. She caught my attention because she was clearly transforming right before my eyes. She went from dancer to coffee shop girl to business owner. Coming from an upbringing that is packed with trauma, it is clear that she is on a mission to pave the way for her kids. She overcame domestic violence, homelessness, and drug addiction. She now uses her personality and passions to captivate her online audience. She is a very talented nail tech, make sure to check out her work. Watch her turn nothing into something.

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I’m dropping in with a bonus episode share a bit of something I thought about this week. Don’t overlook the opportunities that are in front of you be intentional.

If you listened to last weeks episode, thank you for tuning in today for the second half. I’m proud of my sister for opening up and sharing about these experiences that she’s never really talked about.

I would like to start out by saying that this episode does talk about sensitive topics. We continue the conversation regarding her anxiety attacks. We also get into depth about other things she's navigated though. As you listen, I hope you gain insight regarding suicidal thoughts, postpartum depression and therapy.

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Host, Vanessa Arvallo, sits with two of her sisters, Priscilla and Yolanda, as they discuss critical events from their upbringing. They open up about a specific life changing event for their family and how it has changed their relationships with their mom. They bring a conversation packed with candid perspectives and get real about being the daughters of a mother with mental health challenges.

Host, Vanessa Arvallo, sits with two of her sisters, Priscilla and Yolanda, as they discuss critical events from their upbringing. They open up about life changing events as teenagers and share about their transitions into adulthood. They bring a conversation packed with candid perspectives and get real about being the daughters of a pastor.

If you've been listening for awhile, you know that I have been flying solo as the host of Heart On The Mic episodes for the last year. How is that even possible? Time just flys by way to fast. No wonder I've been sooooo nervous to get behind the mic with a guest. No better way to shake my nerves than to invite my sister to be my first guest as a solo podcaster. Let me just say this episode gets super into the back story.

Today's episode is packed with transparency as she shares about self-image, self-esteem, and anxiety attacks in her adolescent years. My sister is pretty private about her experiences and I was honestly surprised how open she was about it all. All that to say, this episode is intented to shed light on these battles that many face in silence. Always remember to do your best to be kind.

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