Rest in heaven George Floyd! There’s a lot going on and there’s no guide on how to deal with everything going on right now. We have to stand together and change the narrative. We have to fight together.

This episode is on two questions and they are how to maintain healthy relationships and how diet, exercise, and rest affects mental health. There’s some good nuggets in here but remember that this is just my personal experience and the things that have worked for me so if you need professional help or advice make sure you research your community for assistance. A great resource for knowledge on some of these topics is a book called “own yourself” by Kelly Brogan. Feel free to drop some resources or tools you find helpful pertaining to Mental Health Awareness month

This episode is about the destructive conversations we have with ourselves, why they’re destructive, and how we can counter them. I drop some really good resources for you all in here such as Matthew Bivens Having it A.L.L. Podcast episode 285. but 289 is a great episode about coaching yourself through chronic stress. The next is Kristin Neff and her self compassion website (self-compassion.org) there are some great finds on there. Last but not least of course the “therapy for black girls” podcast is another great tool for some tips and education on managing and coping with everyday stress and anxiety. Make sure you guys subscribe if you haven’t already, share, rate and review. Also let me know topics you want to hear about and please feel free to give feedback at [email protected]

This episode my guest (my husband) and I talk about some of the things that we feel is important to mental health as individuals and as a unit. We discuss how things change as far as self-care in the relationship before and after marriage and we discuss why it’s important to maintain. Keep in mind we are just sharing our journey so if you or someone you know needs professional help, seek help. Suicide Hotline website https://www.google.com/search?q=suicide+hotline+number&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari# and phone number 1-800-273-8255

This episode talks about being in victim hood and discusses tips on how to get out. In this episode I include personal strategies on how I get out of my funks and move forward in a productive way. I discuss some podcast that I listen too that helps to motivate and improve my mood such as the Therapy for Black Girls podcast, the Having it All (Abundant Loving Life) and the Balance and Motherhood podcast as well as activities that I use such as exercise, journaling, being in nature and more. These have all helped me tremendously and I hope they help you and you’re love ones as well. As mental health awareness month approaches let’s all try to be aware of the actions we’re taking to preserve our own.

Developing boundaries and establishing guidelines for my personal space especially when it creates friction with others has always been difficult for me. As I age I I realize the importance of being able to express your wants and needs as they are apart of you and your existence and you shouldn’t feel guilty for expressing them and creating boundaries for yourself :)

This episode I get personal and talk about where I’m at with growth and make an effort to inspire those of you who are experiencing “growing pains”. It may not feel comfortable but it’s necessary! With the love of those who are supportive and with the education you and I will not only survive this and every season but thrive as well!

So this episode entails some an interesting perspective of the belief that once you find “your person” whatever that means to you, you will be complete and your issues will some how dissolve and go away. I also drop a cool podcast for you to check out called “the balance and motherhood podcast” by Sarah Bivens

In this episode I’m going to be dropping some books that I have started my year off with and telling you all about some adventures with my husband. I am also going to tell you about some of the podcast I listen too that have influenced me on this self help journey. Books are Unlearn and Things No One Else Can Teach You both by Humble the Poet and Emotional Intelligence by Gill Hasson

This episode is based off of the book Un Learn 101 Simple Truths For A Better Life by Humble the Poet. You guys have to check his work out!!! This book has changed my perspective in so many ways. I only put a small amount of information in this episode compared to the amount the book has.