LIFE UNVARNISHED

We often engage in self-destructive beahaviours, and when we do, what we are, in fact, doing is sabotaging ourselves. For some of us, we are quite unaware that our behaviours can ruin our relationships, our career, our personal growth; but for others of us, we are quite aware that we are engaging in damaging practices, but we are unable to prevent ourselves. Why though? On today's episode, our host, Natalee Cole talks candidly about what self sabotage looks like / how it manifests itself in our day to day lives, and how we can fix it.

'Procrastinating' is a problem that many people face. It is believed that at least 25% of the world's adult population, as well as 70 - 90% of students procrastinate. Why do we do this though? Is there something that can be done? In today's candid chit-chat style episode, our host Natalee Cole breaks down the different types of procrastinators, and what you can attempt, to begin to work on eliminating the habit of procrastinating.

It is very important, if you are in a relationship for the long haul, to be financially compatible with your spouse. What does this mean though? Today finance experts and happily married partners, Meila and Merrick Plummer, join our host Natalee Cole to talk about finances in relationships, and also drop some gems about how, when, where, and why, you should pop the money questions - have that money conversation.

Therapists have often asked survivors to write letters to the abusers as a part of the journey towards healing. These letters are often very helpful to other victims as they provide hope - the hope that they too, one day will be strong enough to pull through.

The accusatory “why didn’t you report it (before)?” is often asked of victims / survivors of sexual assault. We want to ... choose to, believe, that for many, the question is posed out of a genuine case of ignorance. The accusation may not be deliberate, but it’s nevertheless declared. Today our host Natalee Cole speaks on why victims / survivors of assault may be hesitant and may refuse to step forward and report.

On today's Episode our host Natalee Cole sits down with Dr. Dania Dwyer and begin a conversation that more persons need to be having. This is the conversation that surrounds the culture of sexual violence that is so embedded in the fabric of the Jamaican society. It is by no means a problem endemic to Jamaica but it is certainly a huge problem that needs to be tackled. Many women, and quite a number of men have suffered trauma due to sexual violence experienced in this country we call home.

Many persons are unaware that we have such a thing as sexual assault awareness month, so in today's episode our host Natalee Cole, talks a little bit about why this month of awareness is so important not just for her but for all of us.

“Childhood trauma can lead to an adulthood spent in survival mode, afraid to plant roots, to plan for your future, to trust and let joy in.” Being able to shift gears from survival mode to thriving mode requires first a recognition and an acknowledgment that there is trauma that needs healing. Listen to host Natalee Cole brush the surface of this very important issue.

“It’s not what you are that holds you back; it’s what you think you are not.” If you or someone you know struggle with the constant feeling that you are a fraud and people will soon find out that you don’t know what they think you know - even though you are fully capable... then you have the IMPOSTER SYNDROME. Listen to our host Natalee Cole, as she shares her experiences with IS and how she’s working at evicting the imposter.

2021 is a full 2 months + on its way and a lot has been going on. It’s so easy to get caught up in all the mundane things that we have to do on a daily basis that we do not get to water the root of what allows us to grow - we don’t get to feed our passion; or pour into our purpose, but these things are necessary. Let’s just take a moment to reflect on this.