In this episode, host, Stacy Simmons, sheds light on the history of Juneteenth and its significance in American History.  

This episode is packed with passion around this pivotal moment in history, the recent passing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act which recognizes Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday, and a call to action.

To learn more about the the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of ending slavery in the United States -->https://juneteenth.com/history/

This month we are celebrating Pride Month by sharing personal stories, pivotal moments in the Gay Rights Movement, and trailblazers.  

In this episode, I will shed light on the Stonewall Riots (a.k.a Stonewall Uprising) and why this point in history was so monumental.  So, tune in to learn a bit of history as we journey through this month where many of us are remembering the fallen, protesting for acceptance and equal rights, and celebrating the battles we've won thus far within the LGBTQ+ Community.

We hope to inspire you to step up and out!  We want you to be bold and own your truth!  Own who you are!

As we celebrate Pride Month, I wanted to kick things off with a conversation catching up with a friend of mine.  So, in this episode you'll hear Franklin and I chat about being Gay in Nairobi, Kenya,  his journey of accepting himself, relationship with family, friends, dating, and his amazing clothing brand.

Taking time to connect with those I care about is very important to me.  So, this conversation genuinely warmed my heart and I hope it does the same for you.  We both share personal stories about our journey of being Gay.  It's all about PRIDE this month!  

So, if you're a member of the LGBTQ+ Community or an Ally, we'd love for you to tune in, download, and share with others.  If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe so you're always alerted of new content. 

In this episode, you will hear me touch on one of my favorite things and that is positive affirmations.  I am a huge fan of setting positive affirmations for each day ahead.  Setting them can lead towards improving mental health and ensuring you have a powerful journey ahead.

Tune in to hear some of my positive affirmations!

This episode is all about providing some tips on how to reprogram your self-talk.  This has been such a challenging area for me mentally and I felt it would be great to share with you all how I'm making it through.  I had to dig deep and find ways to truly reprogram my self-talk so I would not head down a negative path.

So, if you're interested in learning how to reprogram your self-talk please tun in today!

In this episode you will hear me talk candidly about addressing mental health with a dynamic husband and wife duo!  Their respective titles are Licensed Professional Counselor,  author, founder, minister, leadership coach, and more! 

Tune in to hear their perspectives on this topic and how each of them are making a difference in their respective areas!

To get some insight on their background and journey visit their website: https://tjfproductionscompany.com/

This episode is all about providing some tips on how we can help individuals that may be battling with mental illness.  Everyone needs someone to lean on and genuinely cares.  If you don't know, the month of May is all about 'Mental Health Awareness.' So, let's work together to ensure we continue to spread awareness and show up for those that need our help. Tune in to hear some of the ways we can show up.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse please contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's National Helpline by dialing 1-800-662 HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889.  This service is free, confidential, 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.  You can also visit SAMHSA.gov for more information as well.

Letting go in general is never an easy thing to do.  So, by request I've decided to title the episode 'Letting Go' as it relates to relationships.

So, tune into this episode of Hope Mondays  to learn about tips to help in letting go.   I have listed out 7 areas of focus and can't wait to unpack these a bit with you!

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse please contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's National Helpline by dialing 1-800-662 HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889.  This service is free, confidential, 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.  You can also visit SAMHSA.gov for more information as well.

In this episode you will hear Kim and I talk candidly about Mental Health and why it is such a "taboo" topic to talk about.

Kim is the founder and CEO of Mental Chatter, LLC.  She has been in the field of mental health, addiction, and wellness for over 20 years.  She is both a licensed clinical therapist and a certified master life coach.

You don't want to miss this great conversation.  Mental Health is an important topic and I am happy to shed light on this topic with such a wonderful soul.

Welcome to the month of May.  If you don't know, the month of May is known as 'Mental Health Awareness Month.'  So, I will be conducting a series on 'Addressing Mental Health.'

So, tune into this episode of Hope Monday's  to learn about a few ways you can look after your mental health to ensure you have an impactful week ahead.  I have listed out 7 areas of focus and can't wait to unpack these a bit with you!

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse please contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's National Helpline by dialing 1-800-662 HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889.  This service is free, confidential, 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.  You can also visit SAMHSA.gov for more information as well.