Episode 21: How To Take A Break From Seasonal Depression with Lauren Greene LGPC

Thank you for listening! As always, please share any questions or concerns with [email protected]

Three Breakaways:

1. Find a community.

2. Switch up (or set) a routine.

3. Find a therapist

How to guard against seasonal affective disorder in the pandemic's winter months

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/14/health/seasonal-affective-disorder-pandemic-wellness/index.html

Guest

Lauren Greene, LGPC @laurenmaurea_ (Instagram)

Podcast: Mentally Whole Podcast

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX4pNApysWDxXCYcL3RfppA

Host

PM Kester @pmkester (Instagram)

Website: https://thekestergroup.wixsite.com/howtotakeabreak

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Thanks for listening!

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Kirby Adams - USA Today Article

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/11/09/how-to-cope-with-extra-stress-during-2020-holiday-season/6227223002/

Mayo Clinic Article

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544

Three Breakaways:

1. Strategically plan to get out in nature.

2. Reach out for help!

3. Sign up for some virtual fun.

Find the show and host PM Kester on Social media:

PM Kester (the host)

@pmkester (Instagram) and @pcmkester (Twitter) 

Website: https://thekestergroup.wixsite.com/howtotakeabreak

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howtotakeabreakpodcast

Episode 19: Taking a break to celebrate 1 year of the podcast!

Thanks for listening! Join me as I share the top 12 breakaways for the past year as featured on episodes with the following guests: @irenesbraids @traceydenisefitness  @ericaparks  @laurenmaurea_  @wwmentalhealthcoaching @doctorbai601 @tianatheteacher @kristinkarla @_fearlessqueens 

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Podcast Host: PM Kester @pmkester - Instagram

Episode 18: How to take a break to be selfish! Thanks for listening. Help support the podcast with your merch purchase. Check out the website link below for more information.

3 Breakaways:

1. Don't let guilt deter you. Face it head on. Start the conversation and gain clarity.

2. Stop trying to control everything. Period!

3. Being selfish can help you confront shortcomings in your life (love/relationships, money, work)..

PM Kester, the host

Instagram @pmkester

Website: https://thekestergroup.wixsite.com/howtotakeabreak

Email: [email protected]

Episode 17: How to take a break to be fearless with Tommi of

@_fearlessqueens.

3 Breakaways:

1. Sometimes you have to do it afraid.

2. You are not powerless. You are powerful!

3. Stop overlooking yourself.

Contacts

Tommi - the fearless queen!

Instagram: @_fearlessqueen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearlessqueenss

Website:  www.fearlessqueens.net

PM Kester, the host

Instagram @pmkester

Website: https://thekestergroup.wixsite.com/howtotakeabreak

Email: [email protected]

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Episode 16: How to Take A Break for Joy with @kristinkarla

Thanks for listening!

Connect with our guest:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kristinkarla

Instagram: @kristinkarla

Three Breakaways:

1. Guard against things that try to steal your joy and your hope!

2. Be intentional about joy and self care.

3. Setting boundaries is an important step in your joy journey.

Questions or comments:

@pmkester (Instagram)

Episode 15: How to Take A Break to Breathe with @tianatheteacher

Thanks for listening! Pertinent information:

Tiana's business: @thewellnesssanctuaryinc

Host: @pmkester

Questions: [email protected]

Three Breakaways:

1. People are mentally unaware of themselves.

2. Are you being honest with yourself and the people in your life?

3. Stop giving a lot of people your light.

Thanks for listening!

2 breakaways:

1. Get your mind right!

2. Figure out what you want - and make a plan to get it!

Connect with me:

@pmkester on Instagram

Episode 13: Take a break to decompress

Taking a break to decompress to protect your time, space, and your health!

Thanks for listening to us! Pertinent information:

Host: @pmkester

Questions: [email protected]

Episode 12: How to take a break as a professor with Constance Bailey, PhD!

Thanks for listening to us! Pertinent information:

Contacts:Guest: @lyteraryladi

Host: @pmkester

Questions: [email protected]

Book mentioned: The Sisters Are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America by Tamara Winfrey Harris

Three Breakaways:

1. Self care requires a dramatic reprioritization.

2. You want an identity outside of your work. You want an identity outside of your children.

3. Be intentional about carving out space and time for yourself.