Shaking the Table Podcast

Feeling tired and unmotivated lately? You’re likely experiencing burnout. Lo chats with Dr. Tiffany Anderson of Crown Therapy LLC on how to deal with mental exhaustion.

Topics include:
What is burnout?
Ways we can combat feeling disconnected from reality
How to practice self care during a pandemic
Affirmations for staying motivated and focused on your goals

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This is for all the anxious folk out there who struggle with self-doubt and sometimes let fear stop us from trying. 

Our guest is Jasmine Johnson, a fellow entrepreneur from Baltimore who started her own organization called Her Light. 

Topics include:
* How to reprogram your mind when facing your fears/anxiety
* Taking leaps of faith
* Chasing your passions & finding purpose

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Sick of your inner saboteur saying you aren't good enough? Lo and Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic discuss how they handle impostor syndrome -- the inability to believe your success is deserved. 

Topics include: 
- How lack of confidence stops us from achieving our goals 
- The importance of believing in yourself and your dreams
-  Finding a support system that will rally around you when you feel unworthy

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Love is in the air this Valentine's Day! Chimdi and Kamali join Lo to share their journeys to finding self-love and coping with feelings of loneliness.

Topics include:
How to boost your confidence and self-esteem while dating
Difficulties maintaining relationships during the pandemic
How spirituality/religion influences the way we view relationships and loneliness

Chimdi is a Youtuber and Creative Coach and Kamali is a Social Media Marketer and Aspiring Mindset Coach.
 
Follow our co-hosts: @chimdi_ihezie @IamKamali_

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Lo and India discuss the meaning of compromise in romantic and platonic connections.
Topics include: 
- Unpacking the “Let’s Just Be Friends” conversation 
- Knowing when to cut losses and end dating situations amicably
- Recognizing selfish/self centered habits
- Reaching middle ground during arguments and conflicts

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Lo and Fei Wen Li answer your questions on the taboo of tarot readings, what modern spirituality looks like to them and how they use divination tools (i.e. oracle cards, candles, coins, etc.,) for healing and growth. 

Anyone who is curious about: Card readings, spiritual wellness, meditation, chakras, crystals and more should listen. 

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BriLow returns  to the show with more raw and honest dating advice. This time around she shares common dating mistakes and pitfalls men AND women make and how we can learn from them. Editor's Note: Check out her previous feature "Congratulations, You Played Yourself" to hear more.

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Lo and Alanna, of We Are In The Flesh, discuss how putting on a "tough face" affects personal relationships and mental health, facades on social media and the lack of real vulnerability we experience in our daily lives. The ladies also share candid stories of passing down generational shame and staying guarded out of fear of being judged. 

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How difficult is it to manage friendships during the COVID-19 pandemic? Can you stay safe and socially distant and still feel connected? Lo talks to the Happy Hour Hotties, a group of ladies whose friendship continues to survive during the pandemic. 

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Lo chats with mental health advocate and author Kawan Glover his journey to overcoming a stroke and 3 brain surgeries. The two get candid about their personal mental and physical health battles as they hope to use their stories of triumph to inspire others. Hear more of Kawan's story in his book: Favor: How Stroke Struggle And Surgery Helped Me Find My Life's Purpose.

Trigger warning: Includes discussions of depression, anxiety and past attempts at suicide.

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