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What do a mysterious knock, a jack-o’-lantern, and a conversation about wellness have in common? Join me for this special fall bonus episode of Just Tameika, where a little Christian spooky story time opens the door to meaningful conversations about faith, safety, and receiving care.

Inspired by the illustration of Christians as pumpkins in God’s pumpkin patch, we explore how His light can shine through us—and illuminate the places in our lives that need attention.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we discuss:

• Recognizing relationship warning signs, including emotional, financial, sexual, and spiritual abuse.
• Seeking support and planning for safety when a relationship feels unsafe.
• How faith, deliverance, accountability, and boundaries can work together.
• Paying attention to breast changes and following through with medical care and recommended screening.

We also spotlight Chemo Crew, an organization offering practical resources, free Chemo Kits, and support for cancer patients and families in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.

You don’t have to light the whole pumpkin patch tonight. Sometimes the next faithful step is letting someone help you find your way.

Featured organization — Chemo Crew:
https://chemocrew.com/

Explore the Just Tameika Podcast, resources, and more:
https://just-tameika.meika2213.chatgpt.site

Need relationship safety support?
In the United States, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/. Use a safer device if your activity may be monitored. If you are in immediate danger, call 911, if you can do so safely.

Content note: Includes discussion of relationship abuse without graphic details. This episode offers education and encouragement and does not replace individualized mental health care, medical advice, or safety planning.

Thank you for joining me today friends, and as always...I am Just Tameika.

Let’s Talk About It: Suicide Prevention, Recovery & Hope

September invites us to recognize Suicide Prevention Month, National Recovery Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month—and to consider how culture, language, belonging, recovery, and human connection can help protect lives.

In this episode of Just Tameika, we discuss:

• Why open conversations about suicide matter
• Connection and belonging as protective factors
• Common warning signs that someone may need support
• Why recovery and suicide prevention are deeply connected
• How culture and language can shape whether people feel safe seeking help
• How the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health concerns, or alcohol and drug-related crises—including someone trying not to use while experiencing intense cravings

This month’s community spotlight is a “two-for,” recognizing the Central Valley Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Stockton Zetas of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for their continued service and commitment to community wellness.

Featured Community Events

You Matter: Suicide Awareness Webinar
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Register: https://stocktonzetas.com/youmatter

Modesto Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Modesto Junior College—West Campus
9:00–10:00 a.m.: Registration and Resource Fair
10:00 a.m.: Ceremony and Walk
Register: https://afsp.org/Modesto

The event will include community resources, activities, music, and a ceremony honoring those whose lives have been lost to suicide and those who continue to live with suicidal thoughts and related struggles.

Hats Off to Survivors Tea and Talk
Domestic Violence Awareness Event
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Petals in Brentwood
Registration information is forthcoming.

Explore the New Just Tameika Hub

The new Just Tameika website is your central destination for podcast episodes, the Diary of Difficult Discussions course, the Just Tameika Community, newsletters, events, and additional resources:

https://just-tameika.meika2213.chatgpt.site

Additional Just Tameika Links

Diary of Difficult Discussions Course:
https://justtameika.thinkific.com/courses/difficult-conversations-course

Join the Free Just Tameika Community:
https://justtameika.thinkific.com/products/communities/just-tameika-community

Read Just a Thought from Just Tameika:
https://justtameika.riverside.com/newsletter

Need Support?

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health concerns, or alcohol or drug-use concerns. Call or text 988, or chat at https://988lifeline.org. You may also contact 988 if you are concerned about someone else. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

You matter. Recovery is possible. Connection can be lifesaving—and none of us should have to struggle alone.

This podcast is intended for education and encouragement and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

And as always…I am Just Tameika. See you next time.

Why do difficult conversations go sideways—even when we believe we’re being perfectly clear?

In this episode, we explore how communication styles, past experiences, emotions, and assumptions shape what we say, what we mean, and what the other person hears. You’ll also learn practical ways to slow the conversation down, listen differently, and move toward understanding instead of simply trying to win.

🎓 Diary of Difficult Discussions Course:
https://justtameika.thinkific.com/courses/difficult-conversations-course

💚 Join the Just Tameika Community:
https://justtameika.thinkific.com/products/communities/just-tameika-community

📰 Read “Just a Thought,” the Just Tameika Newsletter:
https://justtameika.riverside.com/newsletter

⚠️ Register for the free Suicide Awareness & Prevention webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/anrBjl9gThua8ga9Py5m3Q

What happens when two people love each other but are on different spiritual journeys? In this episode of Just Tameika, we explore faith, comparison, shame, and grace through both a therapist's perspective and God's Word. Join me as we discover how spiritual freedom isn't about measuring up—it's about growing at God's pace.

June is Men's Health Month, and in this episode of Just Tameika, we're having an honest conversation about the weight men carry. From the pressures of providing and protecting to the challenges of vulnerability, therapy, relationships, fatherhood, and emotional wellness, we'll explore what it means to be strong in a world that often teaches men to suffer in silence. We'll also briefly acknowledge Pride Month, Juneteenth, and the connection between freedom, truth, and healing. Whether you're a man or someone who loves one, this episode is a reminder that no one should have to carry life's burdens alone.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!

A Youth Mini Mental Health Conference shed some light on what our youth need.

A brief episode explaining where I have been, what I have learned & how I am ready to show back up into this space.

Self-Care from the perspective of a Gen Z young woman.