It's All Mental

We are living in very emotionally charged times right now. In order to "unload" it is important for us to reach out to a therapist to discuss the mental and emotional issues at hand. Equally important is finding a mental health professional that looks like you and is culturally competent to be able to really work through these times together.

There is still so much hate in the world. The hate is felt by us and not only do we have to deal with it on our own but if we have children we have to have conversations with them about these issues and work through it with them.

All of this combined can exert so much stress on us, which is why I can't encourage you enough to process through all of the things going on in our society with a mental health professional who also understands these emotions and feelings.

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Topics Discussed:

• Finding a culturally competent mental health professional.
• The emotions of the times we are living in.
• The difficulty of working through the hatred that is out there.

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• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

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Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

The mental and emotional effects of our current events can be overwhelming. We have to still get through our day to day despite the political and racial climate. So how can we still deal with everything going on while at the same time, keep making progress and moving forward?

One thing that helps us to work through our feelings is to self reflect and do a deep dive into ourselves. We need to ask ourselves hard questions about what we are feeling and why so that we can better understand ourselves. Deep diving can be a very uncomfortable process and we may find we have resistance towards it.

It is so important as we deep dive to notice triggers, repeating patterns, or other feelings that may be buried within us. We cannot deal with what we are going through until we acknowledge exactly how we are feeling. I encourage you that if you are struggling with the current situation to contact a licensed therapist that you trust, who can lead you through some of these thought processes.

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Topics Discussed:

• Deep diving your feelings.
• The importance of recognizing triggers.
• The mental effect of current events.

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• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog
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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, ("Our Content"). You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content.

Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

When it comes to choosing the correct mate we often don't put in the work to see the person for who they truly are, and instead, look through rose-colored glasses. We can sometimes choose to ignore red flags or things that concern us, or we think that the red flags will go away after we get married or that we can change them. But these are dangerous assumptions to make and get us in trouble later on.

We all have experienced some level of trauma, from moderate to severe, and that trauma can cause us to operate from a place of denial. When we do this we make situations sound better than they are and deny what is truly going on. We have to remember that potential mates will show up as a representative of themselves and only show the best parts. This is why it's important to really look closely and objectively when evaluating someone as a possible mate.

Finally, we wrap up today's episode with putting yourself first, and why it is so vital that you make yourself a priority. It is easy to feel guilty for doing this, but there are many reasons why we need to stop and ask ourselves what we want, and what we need.

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Topics Discussed:

• How trauma affects our decision process.
• Why you need to put yourself first.
• Taking your time when choosing a mate.
• Acknowledging red flags.

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Connect with us!

• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog
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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical, or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, ("Our Content"). You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content.

Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

Do you feel like you can put yourself first? Make decisions that feel authentic and right for you? It is easy to get caught up in what others think we should do, or what others expect of us, and end up crippled when it is time to make big decisions.

But when we choose ourselves first, we then begin to better not only ourselves but our relationships. We increase our self-worth and stop feeling that we have to behave in a certain way in order to please the other people in our lives. This allows us to be able to give more to our relationships because we are coming from a place of fullness, rather than pouring out what little we have left.

Sometimes we can be faced with very hard decisions when it comes to serving others, but be okay with choosing ourselves first, and setting a firm boundary. This will bring an immense feeling of freedom, where you don't have to be plagued by shame, but rather walk confidently knowing you did what was right for you.

Brene Brown Article Mentioned: https://brenebrown.com/blog/2013/01/14/shame-v-guilt/

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Topics Discussed:

• Choosing ourselves and moving past the guilt
• Guilt vs. Shame (and how this can cripple us)
• Brining validity to our relationships

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Connect with us!

• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog
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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, ("Our Content"). You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content.

Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

When you think of your "mental health" do you think about your actual brain? Today's guest, America's #1 Brain Psychologist says that you should. There is much more that encompasses our mental health than we think and she is here to tell us about the importance of the brain in our mental health journey.

Dr. Catherine Jackson uses a holistic approach when serving her patients and believes that we should look at our health from an individualistic standpoint. She says that although we are not taught to consider the brain when thinking about our emotions, we are holistic beings and the way she approaches therapy is one of many ways that we need to be educated on.

Today we dig into the development of the brain, the importance of learning life-skills at an early age, why we need to express our emotions in order to heal, and the power of our words on our psyche. This is a must list interview for anyone who is looking to level up their mental, emotional, and even psychical health, because like Dr. Catherine says, "You cannot separate mental health from overall health."

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Connect with Dr. J:

Website: https://drcatherinejackson.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.catherine.jackson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drccjackson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcatherinejackson/

Be Notified about New Book: https://drcatherinejackson.com/store-copy/

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Topics Discussed:

• The importance of trying new things and how that helps with brain development
• How to start your day (and what you should eat) for better brain health
• Development of the brain for adolescence and young adults- do we expect too much?

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• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
• Email: [email protected]
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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, ("Our Content"). You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content.

Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

It is so important for us to express and show gratitude, and we can do that not just by showing it to other people, but also towards possessions, and material things we are grateful for. It has been a very difficult year and now more than ever it's important to express gratitude.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of showing gratitude towards the simple things that we often take for granted. In addition, I talk you through how to avoid making resolutions this next year and instead focus on goal setting, and why goals are much better for us.

#gratitude #matana #xonechole

We would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! Connect with us in our private Facebook Group: It's All Mental Podcast.

We would also love to get to know you and support you on your mental health journey. Also if you have any questions or requests on future topics, send us an email at [email protected].

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Topics Discussed:

• The importance of gratitude.
• How to simply show gratitude.
• Goals vs. Resolutions.

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Connect with us!

• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog
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• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495592024600893/
• Ask ALEXA! Hey Alexa, play It's All Mental Podcast

• We are proud to have launched Glass Seats, a non-profit dedicated to helping young girls have the resources and tools to achieve their goals.

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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, ("Our Content"). You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content.

Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

64 - Allowing Ourselves to Heal

When it comes to healing and taking time to take care of ourselves, we often roll over ourselves. We sometimes put on the brave face and stick to our resilience rather than admitting we need to allow ourselves time to be human and heal.

In this episode, I talk about how we have to be aware of ourselves when we have bad days or when we are disappointed in ourselves. We can be strong, but we still bleed, we still hurt, and we have to show ourselves kindness. We deserve to be kind to ourselves, and we need to be kind because often we are the only ones that show us kindness.

We would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! Connect with us in our private Facebook Group: It's All Mental Podcast.

We would also love to get to know you and support you on your mental health journey. Also if you have any questions or requests on future topics, send us an email at [email protected].

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Topics Discussed:

• How to care for yourself.
• The importance of being kind to yourself.
• Why we have to accept we are human.

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Connect with us!

• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsALLMental_Podcast/
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• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495592024600893/
• Ask ALEXA! Hey Alexa, play It's All Mental Podcast

• We are proud to have launched Glass Seats, a non-profit dedicated to helping young girls have the resources and tools to achieve their goals.

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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, ("Our Content"). You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content.

Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

Quotes:

• "Be kind to yourself." @PamelaSmith #ItsAllMental
• "Regardless of how resilient you are, you are still human." @PamelaSmith #ItsAllMental
• "Make yourself a priority." @PamelaSmith #ItsAllMental

This year has already been very up and down and now going into the holiday season, it can be even tougher on us mentally. How do we stay connected when we have to stay apart? Today we are digging into creative ways to stay connected to our family and loved ones.

It's more important than ever to make sure we are staying close to people that are important to us, and whether that is through skype, zoom, or some other digital method, we have to stay creative and stay in touch with. It matters to your mental health.

We would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! Connect with us in our private Facebook Group: It's All Mental Podcast.

We would also love to get to know you and support you on your mental health journey. Also if you have any questions or requests on future topics, send us an email at [email protected].

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Topics Discussed:

• Getting socially creative during the holidays.
• How to still enjoy the holidays although it's been a hard year
• Ideas to still feel like you are together (even when you are apart).

Connect with us!

• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsALLMental_Podcast/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/@itsAllMental2
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495592024600893/
• Ask ALEXA! Hey Alexa, play It's All Mental Podcast

• We are proud to have launched Glass Seats, a non-profit dedicated to helping young girls have the resources and tools to achieve their goals.

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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, ("Our Content"). You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content.

Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

In this episode, I sit down with Monique AJ Smith and talk about how she is highlighting women of color in athletics. She is hosting a podcast and launching a magazine to pave the way for younger women and give them amazing examples to look up to. We discuss how the gatekeepers are gone and we can take control over our own lives.

We discuss how you have to know who you are and what your passion is in order to fully step into your purpose. Often when we take a job we only look at the money and how much we would make rather than asking ourselves: "Is this something that will bring peace and happiness?"

We talk about the importance of filling ourselves up so that we can then give to others, and that starts with taking care of and understanding who we are.

We would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! Connect with us in our private Facebook Group: It's All Mental Podcast. We would love to get to know you and support you on your mental health journey. Also if you have any questions or requests on future topics, send us an email at [email protected].

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Topics Discussed:

• The importance of reaching and teaching.
• How to empower young girls.
• The importance of diversity in the workplace.
• Dealing with depression.

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Connect with Monique :

• Website: https://seedsofempowerment.info/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofempowerment/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/HostofChat
• Text "seeds" to 38470 to get your free E-workbook

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• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog
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• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495592024600893/
• Ask ALEXA! Hey Alexa, play It's All Mental Podcast

• We are proud to have launched Glass Seats, a non-profit dedicated to helping young girls have the resources and tools to achieve their goals.

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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, ("Our Content"). You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content.

Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

In today's episode, I sat down with Stormii Knights and Tamika Archie of NuVysion Media Group to discuss their latest production and why they are passionate about sharing stories that address difficult topics.

"Behind Closed Doors" touches on a myriad of taboo subjects, from domestic violence to human trafficking. We talk about the struggles they faced in putting together a production team from scratch and what it was like filming scenes that re-enacted similar episodes that had happened to them.

In today's show, we dig into the mental health aspects of retelling these stories and how we can navigate our own self-care as storytellers. We also discuss the difficulty of creating a film that caters to both victims who have lived through abuse, as well as those who have not suffered abuse and for them to be able to relate to the tragedy on screen.

We would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! Connect with us in our private Facebook Group: It's All Mental Podcast. We would love to get to know you and support you on your mental health journey. Also if you have any questions or requests on future topics, send us an email at [email protected].

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Topics Discussed:

• How children deal with trauma and the healing journey.
• Putting together a film crew and producing a film series
• How to fund your creative projects.

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Connect with Nu Vysion :

• Website: https://www.nuvysionmediagroup.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nuvysionmedia/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/nuvysionmedia/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuvysionmedia/
• Email: [email protected]

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Connect with us!

• Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsALLMental_Podcast/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/@itsAllMental2
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495592024600893/
• Ask ALEXA! Hey Alexa, play It's All Mental Podcast

• We are proud to have launched Glass Seats, a non-profit dedicated to helping young girls have the resources and tools to achieve their goals.

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Subscribe to us on:

• iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-mental/id1477750773
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7muFvGy3pdSuNj3W4ieudH
• Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pamela-smith/its-all-mental
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ?reload=9
• Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Irte4mt2a4rty5rzve3nshpkjpu

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Disclaimer

The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.

Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, ("Our Content"). You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content.

Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines