Helpful Conversations With Jamie

A healthy relationship should create room for both connection and individuality. Sometimes loving someone means knowing when to move closer, and sometimes it means giving them enough space to process while reassuring them that the relationship is still secure.

For everyone listening, here is something to reflect on:

When conflict happens, do I move toward my partner or away from them and what am I actually needing in that moment?

That answer may tell you more about yourself and your relationship than you realize.

Connect with Dr. Ashley Gilmore by visiting her website www.gilmorecounseling.com. Follow her on Instagram or Facebook.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with psychotherapist Dr. Cox about Survival Pattern Healing. This powerful, thought-provoking conversation dives deep into the patterns we may not even realize we have, where they come from, and how we can begin to break the cycle and create lasting change.

To connect with Dr. Cox you can do so on these platforms:
www.mindovermoodhealing.com

https://thebridgethatheals.com

www.linkedin.com/in/drtashekacox

https://www.instagram.com/tasheka_cox

https://www.youtube.com

@herbreakroomhttps://www.tiktok.com

@drtashekacox?lang=en

Many parents are proud of their child or children's accomplishments, but what happens when a child's success surpasses their parents? For some, jealous comes into play even when parents don't admit it. Their actions begin to speak louder than their words causing a distance and confusion.

Today's conversation isn't about attacking parents, assigning blame, or encouraging people to cut family members out of their lives.

It's about understanding why some parents struggle to celebrate their children's accomplishments, how that emotional disconnect can affect our mental health, and most importantly, how we learn to celebrate ourselves without feeling guilty about the lives we've worked so hard to build.

This can be a touchy topic but I ensure you it's worth listening to.

Tune in and be sure to leave a review and share with someone.

Whether you are a fan of compelling fiction, a fellow writer, an advocate, or someone navigating your own healing journey, this episode offers a thoughtful conversation about storytelling, survival, and the strength it takes to choose yourself. I am excited to talk to Wyatt O’Brian Evans!

He has an amazing spirit and was a joy talking to on the episode. Be sure to check him out and purchase his latest book RUTHLESS which is on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

You can follow and check him out on these platforms below:

TikTok, @wyattoutloud

 X, @MisterWOE

 Facebook, www.facebook.com/wyattobrianevans

 Instagram, sir.wyattofficial

 YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@WyattOutLoud

 Substack, https://substack.com/@wyattoutloud

Be sure to share and leave a review. Until next time...have a good one!

What does this constant stream of information do to our minds and bodies? How do we stay informed without becoming emotionally exhausted? And how can we recognize when staying connected has crossed the line into becoming overwhelmed?

Joining me for this important conversation is Dr. Victoria Shedrick, who will help us explore the emotional and psychological effects of living in an always-connected world, as well as practical ways we can protect our mental well-being.

You can connect with Dr. Shedrick on these platforms:

Website: www.keycounselingcc.com LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/drshedrickTikTok: @dr.v_godandtherapyFacebook/IG: @keycounselingcc

Be sure to share this episode and leave a review, until next time...have a good one!

As we grow older, friendships often begin to change in ways we do not always expect. Life becomes busier, responsibilities increase, people move, priorities shift, and sometimes relationships that once felt permanent slowly fade away. While growing apart can be a natural part of life, the loss of meaningful friendships can still bring grief, loneliness, isolation, and questions about where we belong.

In this episode of Helpful Conversations with Jamie, we explore the emotional impact of losing friendships as we age and how those changes can affect our mental health. We discuss why adult friendships can become harder to maintain, the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and why meaningful connection continues to matter at every stage of life.

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There are many adults that grew up with a narcissist parent and didn't realize it until they became parents themselves. There is so much to unpack in this episode. I encourage you to listen and share with those who have similar paths.

To connect with our guest Linda Meier you can find her on

Instagram: @HealthyMindHealthyYouCoaching

Website: Health Mind Health You

Or on LinkedIn you can also reach Linda here for a discovery call.

This conversation is never one that gets old. Healing is a process and knowing tools as well as understanding you are not alone can go a long way. Be sure to share and until next time...have a good one!

For many Caribbean individuals, conversations about mental health treatment can still feel difficult, uncomfortable, or even taboo.

In many families and communities, emotional struggles have traditionally been handled privately through faith, family support, resilience, or the belief that one should simply “be strong” and push through.

As a result, seeking therapy or other mental health services may be misunderstood as weakness, a lack of faith, or something that brings shame to the family.

Today I am talking to two professionals that work in the mental health field Kemylee Brisport and Samori Pennant about a conversation that is long overdue. Tune in as we talk about mental health, generational gaps and Caribbean culture.

You can connect with Kemylee here and Samori here

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This conversation gets real yet it is needed. These are the topics that is a must listen to and follow up with your friends and family members.

Didi Hairston, a mental-health advocate, writer, speaker, podcaster, and creator of the “Diva with Depression” platform.

She speaks publicly about living with severe, treatment-resistant depression, particularly as a Black woman, and works to reduce stigma around mental illness.

She also hosts The Breaking the Mask of Depression Podcast, where she discusses depression, mental-health advocacy, and the experience of navigating mental illness. Her public story includes receiving an eventual depression diagnosis after earlier misdiagnoses and a hospitalization connected to grief.

It can be heavy but heavy conversations are needed to conduct change. You can connect with Didi on her website , follow her on Instagram, Linked In and check out her podcast Breaking The Mask of Depression.

Share this with someone who you can have a real conversation with. And to all of my listeners be sure to leave a review!

I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Mariah Myton, host of the Intensive Healing Retreat in Hot Springs, Montana. In our conversation, Mariah shares the heart behind this powerful experience, the inspiration that led her to create it, and what guests can expect when they arrive ready to heal, reconnect, and grow.

Retreats offer more than a change of scenery they create intentional space to pause, reflect, reset, and invest in your well-being. This episode explores why making time for healing can be such a meaningful step toward living with greater clarity, purpose, and wholeness.

Learn more about the retreat and upcoming events by visiting the Empower Counseling and Rehabilitation website. You can also contact Mariah to ask about sponsorship opportunities that may help make attendance available at a low cost or even no cost to you.

Share this episode with someone who may need encouragement, restoration, or a reminder that they deserve time to heal!