Not being okay has commonly always been something we tend to hide, feel ashamed about, or even label as being "weak."

However, all that we tend to think not being okay is, can be inaccurate, because in reality not being okay is actually normal. We're human and won't always be on 10. 

In this episode, O.Gee reminds us that its okay to not be okay, and shares some personal major keys of how we can go from "being okay to being better."

It's time to R.I.S.E. U.P. together,  Let's get it baby!

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Jessica Reynolds (she/her), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, owner and psychotherapist at The Purple Couch Counseling and Consulting PLLC . The color purple symbolizes royalty. The Purple Couch represents a safe space to learn how to love ourselves through looking inward. Jessica earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver in 2013. She has over ten years of experience in the human services field. She initially practiced social work with children and families involved with the Department of Human Services in Colorado. She has gained a wealth of experience working with adults and children who have struggled with depression, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and anxiety.

She tailors the therapeutic process to each individual client. She is trained in various types of approaches such as, narrative therapy, which is a fancy term that refers to providing a space for a person to tell their story through their lens. She is also trained in acceptance commitment therapy which is a type of therapy to help us lessen the load of our symptoms so we can live our best lives.

Her passion involves breaking down the stigma of mental health specifically in communities of color. She currently serves as an Adjunct professor with Our Lady of the Lake University. She enjoys educating Master Social Work students on how to serve oppressed populations. In her free time you can find her chilling with her daughters at the park or vibing out to neo-soul music.

In this episode Jessica shares some ways to cope with our mental health.

Here is little of what we will get answers to:

- The common symptoms of types of anxiety/depression

- How to manage anxiety/fear/rage

- How to know if you should seek a therapist

- How should you find therapist

It's time to R.I.S.E. U.P. together,  Let's get it baby!

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THERAPIST JESSICA REYNOLDS CONTACT INFO: 

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

Website: https://purplecouchcounseling.org/

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Quinton Hopson was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and now serves as a U.S Air Force Police, but the road there was not easy. 

On this episode, Quinton shares about a time in his life that was challenging and how he overcame adversity.  

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Dating in our generation is mostly rushed, forced, and settled for.  

But why? 

In this episode O.Gee speaks #FACTS on how dating today is done. But she turns it around and shares her personal insight on how to make healthier decisions when considering dating. For yourself and your potential partner. 

"Whats for you is for you" There is no need to rush, force, or settle. #PERIODT

Are you ready to make some healthier dating decisions? 

If you're then lets go to WORKKKKKK!

It's time to R.I.S.E. U.P. together, Let's get it baby!

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THE LINK FOR THE PIE CHART ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

https://edlatimore.com/you-cant-force-relationships-to-develop/

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This is for my folks struggling with being single.  Struggling with the PERSPECTIVE AND CHOICE of living single

Struggling with seeing it as something good. Struggling with believing if they should be or not.

Struggling with accepting it.  Just struggling #PERIODT

But guess what? I have.... and sometimes struggle myself as well. But no where near as much as before. 

In this episode I will share some O.Gee advice about the truth in actually being single and the choices we can make to embrace the wait.

Are you ready to embrace living single with me?

If you're then lets go to WORKKKKKK!

It's time to R.I.S.E. U.P. together, Let's get it baby!

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1 Corinthians 7 New Living Translation (NLT)

32 I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord’s work and thinking how to please him.

34 In the same way, a woman who is no longer married or has never been married can be devoted to the Lord and holy in body and in spirit.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+7&version=NLT

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Are Most of your days based on "How you feel at the moment?"

You ever been in a place of your life when you just want something to change? You're ready for new? You just straight up tihh boss? All because of  "How you feel at the moment"

Are folks at your job, in your family, or in your circle of friends challenging to deal with? But you can't seem to shake them off your mind, or your heart? You help here and there, or maybe you don't want to. All because of "How you feel at the moment"

If your answer is yes to any of those questions, I want you to know I feel you, my brotha & sista. 

In this episode I am sharing how I have adjusted from "Not feeling like it" aka being selfish,  to working towards being selfless, and realizing everything is not about me. 

Will you accept the challenge to live a life  that  isn't always about you, and embrace the actual purpose that is attached to, and around you?

If you're ready, then lets go to WORKKKKKKK! 

It's time to R.I.S.E. U.P. together, Let's get it baby!

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Some folks think christians aren't allowed to have fun and enjoy life.

In this episode.. Special guest "Keyance" asks LadyETheO.Gee how she manages to balance a lifestyle that involves walking  with Christ, but also wanting to have fun. 

It's time to R.I.S.E. U.P. together, Let's get it baby!

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Psalm 139:13-16 Contemporary English Version (CEV)

You are the one who put me together inside my mother’s body, 14 and I praise you because of the wonderful way you created me. Everything you do is marvelous!  Of this I have no doubt. 15 Nothing about me is hidden from you! I was secretly woven together deep in the earth below 16 but with your own eyes you saw my body being formed. Even before I was born, you had written in your book everything I would do.

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Are you struggling with your thoughts? Wrestling with how you see yourself? Feeling a bit discouraged about your life right now?

Or just having a hard time with thinking positive thoughts in general?

Yeah I also struggle from time to time as well. So I understand. But guess what? There is a formula to help us. A formula that will challenge you and I to think differently. Not just everyday, but for the rest of our lives. 

In this episode I am sharing a devotion and a #thoughtcheck challenge I came across on the bible app and on Pinterest in my previous week that has helped me take captive of my negative thoughts. 

Will you accept this challenge to think on things that gives you life and not death? 

If you're ready, then lets go to WORK!

It's time to R.I.S.E. U.P. together,  Let's get it baby!

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Philippians 4:8  New Living Translation (NLT)

8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A8&version=NIV

THE DEVOTION THAT HELPED ME: Reset Your Mind: Overhauling Toxic Thoughts

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/17340

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Have you ever felt like you were going through a recurring battle with yourself, life, and people? 

Have you ever felt like you were only trying to press forward to the next level, or even go around what keeps being placed in front of you, but you just can't?

Yeah, me too.  But I finally figured something out.  Some things in our life are on repeat because we have yet to make necessary changes within ourselves. "If we stay the same, all things will also remain the same." 

Are you ready to become brave enough to tackle our comforts in pieces?

It's time to R.I.S.E. U.P. together, Let's get it baby!

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DEVOTIONAL THAT HELPED ME:

https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/13397

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Friends are great to have and we all need a friend or two...but "Are these friendships we're in healthy?"

Energies are real, and if we're keeping people around that aren't like-minded, honest, loving, nor a positive influence... #WeLosing! 

This episode tells a funny yet true childhood story about the so called friends I had up until I  grew older.

After being sick and tired of being sick and tired of many unhealthy friendships, I had to consider doing a Friend Check on the company I kept. 

Will you continue to hold on to people that have a negative impact on you, your life, and your future? Or are you going to finally put your foot down and declare BETTER, AND HEALTHIER friendships? 

If you're ready, let the Friend Check SZN begin!

It's time to R.I.S.E. U.P. together, Let's get it baby!

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VIDEO THAT WAS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT "WHOSE AROUND YOU?"

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