Resolute Vibes

Nursing student and compassionate introvert, Daniel, shares his experience on what it's like to find his voice in his current season of life. He shares what it means for him to take risks and why establishing new generational patterns is key to revealing who he is as an adult.

Thanks, Daniel, for stepping out of your comfort zone to share your voice on this platform. The stratosphere is your grounding floor -- continue to reach beyond what you can see or imagine.

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• Takeaways - finding your voice, taking risks, and identifying as your own person away from family expectations.
• Disclaimer - all comments, views, and opinions expressed by each individual on this podcast do not represent entities, institutions, or other parties that are or appear to be affiliated with individuals on this episode.

"You possess what a fallen world desperately lacks. You can go beyond the familiar; you can defy the boundaries. You can go beyond what you've always been accustomed to doing; you can go beyond your groove. God made you to make a difference in your world, your marketplace, and your social networks" -Sean Smith

// SPECIAL THANK YOU TO LISTENERS
This journey has been one for the books!  I appreciate the space you call have allowed me to steward in this corner of this day's media. While this season of podcasting comes to a close, my prayer is that we can all continue to celebrate one another. Most of all, my hope is that this generation sees what it means to redefine our connections with one another with boldness, faith, and intentional conversations. 

-Angela Christine

There are seasons for every stage of life - a mix of the highs and lows. Regardless of how you may label them, every season will inevitably play a part in developing you into who you were called to be.

Current colleague and friend, Kristy, describes the challenges of her upbringing and how simple but impactful moments of gratitude and kindness have shaped the eventual overcoming of the fears from her past. While transitions into adulthood have been anything but smooth sailing, she describes how embracing self-empowerment and leveraging choices to pursue the process of healing has allowed breakthroughs for growth, resiliency, and overall, new, life-giving ways to approach her present season of parenthood. Kristy is also an author of the young adult novel, Brynleigh Beckett and the Key to Dalry.

"Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to His plan." - Ephesians 1:11 NLT

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• Takeaways - Small acts of kindness, childhood development, mentorship within the community, parenthood.
• Disclaimer: All comments, views, and opinions expressed by each individual on this podcast do not represent entities, institutions, or other parties that are or appear to be affiliated with individuals on this episode.

Special thank you to you, Kristy  - you inspire generational breakthrough for us all. Cheers to paving the way for your lineage, and to inspiring the generations to come!


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What is it like to be a resident, or physician in training, at this point in time, pandemic and all?  

Adaobi,  a current Anesthesiology resident starting her second year in medical training (which is also the first year in her specialty), gives us a preview into the world of medicine. Her personal reflections speak to the growing pains of acclimating to the surgical floor and staff, work-life balance, but most importantly, the value of cultivating resiliency, emotional intelligence, and the means to carry a resolute demeanor in all interactions. She is currently a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and also holds a Master's Degree in Public Health. 

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• Educate and support physicians with "AWARE" well-being resources from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to provide information to prevent burnout and encourage a healthy balance in and out of the workplace.
• Disclaimer: All comments, views, and opinions expressed by each individual on this podcast do not represent entities, institutions, or other parties that are or appear to be affiliated with individuals on this episode.

Special thank you to Adaobi for discussing and documenting her personal and professional experiences here. Cheers to you, and all that you do!

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Asia and I discuss our first in-person meetup from this summer (pre-COVID surge) in Denver, Colorado. Through our reflections, we touch on the importance of finding the means to reset, refresh, and then reconnect with a community where possible. 

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What does it take to find confidence and empowerment as a female in Corporate America today? When you find it, how do you end up making it stay when you feel you are faced with old ways of thinking, glass ceilings, and unrelenting stigmas from society?


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• Work From Home Transitions - What challenges or relief does this bring to the woman, as a single person, parent, caregiver, spouse, etc. in regards to promotions and moving up the ladder?
• Stigmas Against Females - Brief discussion on glass ceilings, challenges against females in the workplace, and also, what diversity means for the modern, working woman.
• Confidence + Competence - Lessons, shifts, and revelations from leadership changes within her Fortune 250 Company. The journey of finding confidence, focusing on character development, and remembering self-worth.

Special thank you to Kelly for discussing and documenting her personal and professional experiences here!

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• Statistics and references are from the study, "Women in the Workplace 2020" published by McKinsey & Company.
• Disclaimer: All comments, views, and opinions expressed are by each individual, and do not represent entities, institutions, or other parties that are or appear to be affiliated with this podcast, or individuals on this episode.
  
  

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Any disintegration of a relationship has its own set of difficulties. It is typical for society to describe the context of a break-up in the realm of romantic relationships, but what about break-ups within our support groups or communities?

We can be well-versed in starting the conversation around our own well-being, but a crucial component of wellness is finding the means of balance and encouragement in our social interactions as well. With the occurrence of COVID-19, the crucial conversations of our time, purpose, energy, and impact come into play: 

• What type of relationships do I value most right now?
• Who cultivates resolute conversation? What is the extent of this interaction?
• Which boundaries must be set - is it a topic, or is it the actual person?

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• The NY Times article, "The Pandemic Shrank Our Circle Circle. Let's Keep it That Way."
• Adam Grant quoted from his book, "Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success".

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What does balance mean in life? Or, when you find it, how do you optimize boundaries to help you achieve your goals when you feel the pressure of time, people, and personal aspirations?
 
A colleague and now, close friend, Cydney Parks, opens up to discuss what it means to find balance in the midst of a full-time position, graduate school, and also, maintaining health and fitness along the way. Boundaries can vary from person to person, introvert to extrovert, from one responsibility to another. If you are continuing without a real moment of rest, is it really possible to find the balance that is needed to carry out all of those tasks or responsibilities in a day? Cydney and I uncover her thoughts on the true meaning of well-being, both intrinsically and externally, and shed light on what it means to be community strong with quality friends, no matter what a busy season of life entails. 

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• Diversity in Teams + Love of Kinesthetics  – Growing up with a love for movement and staying active, Cydney discusses the childhood experiences that introduced her to living an active lifestyle.
• Growing Pains – Practicing the discipline of prioritizing, even if that means scaling back on external desires for self or others, in order to maintain the healing of the internal self during a challenging season of change.
• Normalizing Boundaries –What methods help with ensuring there are moments to instill quality breaks during a jam-packed day? 

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• The podcast referenced was from Jerry Flowers Ministries Podcast entitled, “That’s Not What Friends Do” from the Discernment Series (Part 5). 

"I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars." -Og Mandino

In this very personal reflection, I reveal how the concept of mentally tough runners has impacted my journey in and out of Resolute Vibes over the past year. To be passionate is one thing, but to see how this platform has allowed me a space to continue my own vulnerable conversations, personal documentation of growth, while also strengthening my faith and spiritual journey, is a gift in itself.

Whatever the journey looks like, my hope is that we can all run our individual races well, with endurance, and with resolute faith no matter what season of life we find ourselves in.

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• The article referenced is "7 Traits of Mentally Tough Runners" from podiumrunner.com.
• Disclaimer: All comments, views, and opinions expressed are my own, and do not represent any individuals that are or appear to be affiliated with this podcast. Any action that results from each individual’s own judgment and discretion.  

Medical training is a rigorous commitment that requires intense focus, grit, perseverance, and a whole lot of empathy. How does one find his or her bearings navigating the world of Medicine, while also navigating the new landscape of coming to the United States?

Featured guest speaker, Erinda, is a graduating fellow who shares her experience migrating to the states as a young adult. She walks us through her lens of perspective from building a strong work ethic her first year in the states, the relentless commitment, and sacrifices made during her six years of medical training, and learning lessons professionally and personally that she hopes will shine some hope for those inside and outside of medicine alike.

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• Transition to the States – The hardships of the first year from Albania to the states, and the culture shock that Erinda experiences.
• Medical Training - What It's Really Like – Erinda discusses her experiences in medical training from being a female in her specialty, and the behind-the-scenes during this time that affects physician well-being and burnout.
• Sacrifices and Compassion Fatigue - What are the biggest sacrifices one will make during training? Is there a way to navigate compassion fatigue when compassion is an integral part of training?
• Balancing Medicine and a Personal Life – The challenges that a physician in training can experience when balancing family, friends, dating, and other life events. Plus, a few takeaways for non-medical individuals to help shed light on the commitment of a physician.

Special thank you to Erinda for discussing and documenting her experiences here. Thank you for all that you do; wholeheartedly, joyfully serving patients and the community around you.

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Conversational narcissism is defined as “the tendency to steer conversations back to yourself”. While you may have not heard of the term, you will recognize conversational narcissism from its presence in your interactions. 
 
We've all played a part in this at one point or another, as the recipient, and as the enabler. As unfortunate as that is, it is prevalent in varying degrees, astoundingly even more frequent within discussions amongst close confidants. Where is the balance when it comes to expressing emotions while being aware of emotional capacity with one another? Let’s discuss.

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• Personal Reflections – My close friend of ten years, Stephy, and I discuss how conversational narcissism has shown up personally in our lives, especially with regards to friendships in our circle, and how it affects our personal growth. 
• Setting Healthy Boundaries – Reflections on well-being and taking proactive approaches to take care of self, and keeping toxic positivity at bay.
• Normalizing Self-Preservation and Well-Being – Continuously verbalizing and practicing the articulation of emotions as a means of self-expression, self-reflection, and ultimately, personal healing.

Special thank you to Stephy for discussing her experiences and diving into this topic with me! So thankful for your genuineness in helping me grow, process, and be more intentional in my own conversations.

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• The definition we relayed is from an article via Insider.com. 
• Disclaimer: All comments, views, and opinions expressed by each individual do not represent those that are or appear to be affiliated with this podcast. Any action that results from having listened to this episode solely relies on each individual’s discretion.