On My Way! A Journey of Faith, Healing & Purpose

Breaking down the key elements of holistic wellness—mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being.

• Intro: What holistic wellness really is

• Beyond bubble baths: Addressing the deeper aspects of wellness

• How faith ties into a full-body approach to healing

• Small, sustainable changes to improve overall well-being

• Closing reflections: The journey to true self-care

The Power of Positive Thinking with Bipolar 2

1. "I am fearfully and wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14

2. "God's grace is sufficient for me; His power is made perfect in my weakness" 2 Corinthians 12:9

3. "I trust in the Lord with all my heart, and He directs my paths" Proverbs 3:5-6

4. "I am not my diagnosis; I am God's beloved child, and He has a purpose for my life." Jeremiah 29:11

5. "God’s peace guards my heart and mind in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

   
   

   Music: "Spiritual Music" by lkoliks, sourced from Pixabay Music.

Practical ways to reframe negative thoughts, manage mood shifts, and cultivate a balanced mindset.

• Intro: What positive thinking really means (not toxic positivity)

• How bipolar disorder affects thought patterns

• Strategies for shifting your mindset in tough moments

• Faith, affirmations, and grounding techniques

• Encouragement: Hope in managing mental health

Redefining Validation: Finding Wholeness in God

1. “I am fearfully and wonderfully made”Psalm 139:14.

2. “God has called me by name; I am His” Isaiah 43:1.

3. “I seek to please God, not people” Galatians 1:10.

4. “God’s love is my foundation; I do not need approval from the world.” Galatians 1:10 

   
   

   Music: "Spiritual Music" by lkoliks, sourced from Pixabay Music.

Exploring how to shift from seeking external validation to internal and spiritual fulfillment.

• Why we often seek validation from others

• The danger of external validation and its impact on mental health

• How God’s love provides true affirmation

• Practical steps to detach from worldly validation

• Personal reflections and encouragement

Let me tell you, it has been a JOURNEY keeping my cheese on my cracker.

Oh, y’all never heard of someone’s cheese sliding off their cracker?!?!! What about “her elevator doesn’t go all the way to the top”? Or how about “his lightbulb isn’t screwed all the way in”? Yep, a whole bunch of ways to say “They need help”!  It’s making sense now?

Well, fortunately, I’m an open book when it comes to my journey in dealing with mental health & I am okay with sharing the work that I do to keep my cheese on my cracker! I know that I am not alone and that’s where you come in. Here’s your chance to share the story of your mental health journey. Share as many or as few stories as you like! I cannot wait to hear from you and  I am excited about all of the people we will help!

Getting my Cheese Back On The Cracker - participant instructions

CLICK HERE to submit your story! 

Living your "best life" is one of the latest mantras. Some may take the “fixing yourself” method to begin to. With all of the buzzwords, you can get lost when searching for ways to get from who you are, to living your purpose.

Some popular "change" methods are vision boards, new year resolutions, One Little Word (OLW), self-care & self-help books, networking brunches & mixers, professional organizations, mentors, coaching, and the list goes on as far as ways to get to your own nirvana.

In this week’s episode, Ashley touches on some things that can help us to be on the way to living our best lives!

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I know that it may seem as if there are always a lot of steps or lists involved in making changes, but...hear me out, we didn't get here overnight. Sometimes, examining our behaviors help to begin to change.

I want to thank you for taking the time out of your day to grow with me. If you haven't already, c’mon over to Facebook and like the page. Once you’re there, get comfortable – start a chat and connect with us! Please share how you make changes, or if you've done a life audit. I cannot wait to hear from you!

Anger is that thief in the night, seeking to steal, kill and destroy. But NOT TODAY! Here are a few tips to effectively managing anger and prevent its nasty effects. 

At the end of the day, we have all got 24 hours. For me, being angry takes control of those hours away from me. Whether it slows down or speeds up, I’m 100% ineffective if my energy is invested in being angry/mad.

So here’s your chance! Join us over on Facebook or Twitter and share some of your anger management methods, or tell us about how you came to find out you were “big mad” and needed to change it.

As always, thanks for stopping by. The articles I used for the information provided are all linked below. Y’all come back now, ya hear.

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Story of my life! Finding a way to make it daily, despite what is going on in life. However, sometimes I pass by and end up spending a good amount of time in Sadcity USA, so I decided to give you all 4 things that I do when I find myself slipping into a rut.

I want to thank you all for taking a few minutes to come over and listen to me. If you aren’t already, c’mon over to Facebook and like the page. Once you’re there, get comfortable - join the chat and connect with us! I’d love to hear how you avoid and get out of your ruts. Sharing is caring!

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