Helpful Conversations With Jamie

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Therapy is often misunderstood. Media portrayals and social stigmas can create unrealistic or even intimidating expectations. This episode offers an honest conversation about what therapy actually involves—from finding the right therapist to navigating your first few sessions, and the emotional ups and downs that come with healing and growth.

Whether you’ve been curious about starting therapy, have had past experiences, or simply want to better support others, this episode offers valuable insight and perspective.

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October is more than pumpkin spice and cooler air—it’s a powerful month filled with awareness, advocacy, and reflection.

In this heartfelt episode, I hold space for some of October’s most important awareness topics, including:

🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness – honoring the warriors, the survivors, and those we’ve lost, while reminding us of the power of early detection and continued support.

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness – shining a light on survival, courage, and the importance of safe, empowering spaces for healing.

🧠 ADHD Awareness – embracing neurodiversity, breaking down stigma, and supporting those navigating focus, identity, and daily challenges.

🧡 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness – honoring the tiny lives gone too soon and offering compassion to those silently grieving. You are never alone.

💛 Mental Health Awareness – reminding us that tending to our inner world is essential, and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

💙 Down Syndrome Awareness – celebrating inclusion, individuality, and the unique light every person brings to the world.

🧡 National Bullying Prevention Awareness – standing up for kindness, inclusion, and safe environments—because everyone deserves to feel seen, safe, and respected.

This episode is your reminder that awareness is more than a ribbon or a headline—it’s about humanity, healing, and heart. Whether you’ve lived through these issues or are standing beside someone who has, Jamie offers reflections, encouragement, and gentle strength to carry you through.

📣 You are seen. You are supported. You matter.

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Talking about mental health is important and I wanted to bring that to this episode. Tune in as we discuss therapy, the importance of having support and benefits of having a therapist.

Mike Colon is a creative freelance writer and poet from the "Big Apple" and has been featured in Helpful Living, be sure to check him out in our current issue and on these social media platforms.

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Thank you for tuning in, you are in for a treat! I dive in talking about unhealthy relationships as everyone does not have that best mom or dad vibes with the people that raised them.

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Are you ready for the back to school transition? Fall is soon approaching and even if you do not have children this time of year is a change for all of us. Tune in, share and leave a review as this episode is jammed pack with great information you can use pertaining to transitions.

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Hello Everyone! Thank you for tuning in to this episode. Preparing your child for their first trip away from you can be an emotional roller coaster. I discuss what to do prior, during and after the trip is over.

This thought provoking conversation can help you grow in giving your child some freedom as they navigate life.

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Your mindset matters oh so much! Be sure to tune into this episode as I chat with Mesha Mebane. She goes deep about your mindset and how to pursue your goals. Mesha is an author and mindset coach that will get you on the right path. Her 3 R's Redefine, Rebuild, and Restore changed her life and many others she's had the pleasure to coach.

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In the last episode I talk about unlearned behaviors but I want to take a deeper dive and talk about HOW to unlearn them. There's a lot that can go into this, but with consistency, your future self will thank you.

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In this episode I give you the things you NEED TO KNOW pertaining to unlearned behaviors. Be prepared to get inspired and change those behavior patterns that are hindering your growth in adulthood.

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In this episode I talk about the power of your mind and how it can shape your future. You have two types of people in life, the optimistic and the pessimistic person. Who would you want to be around?

Tune into how to change the way you think and how it shapes who you are!

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