SunVersations

SunVersations

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SunVersations episodes

  • E28: Recovering Loudly So Others Can Stop Dying Silently with Sharn Taylor

    In this episode, let's welcome Sharn from London, England. She is a courageous woman on a transformation journey to sobriety. Today, 7.26.24, she celebrates 33 days sober! She shares how addiction has affected her relationships with her children, family, and friends. She talks about the challenges she faced and the impact on her mental health. Sharon discusses her journey to sobriety and her hopes for the future. She emphasizes the importance of seeking support, relying on a higher power (God), and staying committed to the recovery process. Sharon also shares her daily journey via her social media platforms. Be sure to go follow and support her.

    Find Her

    IG @sharn_taylor

    TicTok @sharnie111




















                    • 19 min
                  • E27: C.R.O.W.N. Chronicles: Defying Conformity, Embracing Power with Jehnae Jasmine
                    Jehnae's journey is a testament to overcoming adversity and empowering others. She shares her experiences with body image issues, imposter syndrome, and personal hardship. Her childhood was marked by her brother's illness, which taught her independence and emotional suppression. In her friendships and relationships, she struggled with vulnerability and expressing emotions. Recognizing the need for help, she sought therapy and has been working on personal growth. Jehnae's journey led her to participate in pageantry, where she found a supportive community and a platform to inspire others. She discusses her experiences with pageantry, representation, and embracing her true self. She shares her journey of being the only black person in her cohort and how she showed up authentically, inspiring others to do the same. She also talks about her program, Don't Adjust Your Crown, which focuses on empowering young women and men through workshops on mental health, racial discrimination, body image, and more. She has also co-authored the book 'Ladies in Technology, Changing the Face of Technology, Volume Two.' Her message is to own your truth, celebrate your joy, and never adjust your crown.
                    Takeaways
                    • Overcoming adversity and empowering others
                    • The impact of childhood experiences on personal growth
                    • The importance of vulnerability and seeking help
                    • Finding support and inspiration in communities Embrace your true self and show up authentically, even if it makes others uncomfortable.
                    • Create programs and initiatives that empower and inspire young women and men.
                    • Address essential topics such as mental health, racial discrimination, and body image in workshops and discussions.
                    • Celebrate your accomplishments, and never adjust your crown for anyone.
                    Find Her:
                    IG https://www.instagram.com/jehnaejasmine_phd/ 
                    Website https://jlj-consulting.com/dtc 
                    Ladies in Tech Vol. II: Changing The Face of Technology - Buy Here https://jlj-consulting.com/shop/p/litv2
                    Keywords
                    journey, adversity, empowerment, body image, imposter syndrome, personal hardship, childhood, independence, emotional suppression, friendships, relationships, vulnerability, therapy, personal growth, pageantry, supportive community, inspiration, pageantry, representation, authenticity, empowerment, workshops, mental health, racial discrimination, body image, co-author, technology
                    37 min
                  • E26: Managing Anxiety with Certified Life Coach Megan Devito

                    Summary

                    On the episode, Megan Devito, a former anxiety junkie turned certified life coach, shares her journey with anxiety and provides practical insights on managing anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety disorders and highlights the role of seeking help and self-care in overcoming anxiety. Megan discusses coping mechanisms such as deep breathing and grounding and emphasizes the need for setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care to prevent burnout. She also encourages individuals to challenge their anxious thoughts and beliefs and offers guidance on finding the right coach for their needs.

                    Find Megan:

                    🎙️ More Than Anxiety podcast on all platforms

                    Instagram coachmegandevito

                    Website https://www.megandevito.com/

                    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachmegandevito


                    Takeaways

                    • Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but when it becomes chronic and interferes with daily life, it may indicate an anxiety disorder.
                      • Coping mechanisms such as deep breathing and grounding can help manage anxiety in the moment.
                        • Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care are essential for preventing burnout and managing anxiety.
                          • Challenging anxious thoughts and beliefs can help shift perspective and reduce anxiety.
                            • Finding the right coach who aligns with your needs and personality is important for effective coaching.


                              • Keywords: anxiety, anxiety management, coping mechanisms, boundaries, self-care, burnout, seeking help, coaching


                              26 min
                            • E24: Part 2 - Understanding Self Criticism
                              Welcome to Part 2 of How to Reframe Self-Critical Thinking & Boost Your Self-Esteem. Last week, we discussed what self-critical thinking looks like, where it comes from, and the 2 types: comparative and internalized. Today we are going to tackle the negative thought of "I Am Not Enough". I hope you enjoy.
                              16 min
                            • E22: Stop Procrastination - Get Busy
                              It's the beginning of a new month. I don't know about you but this year flew by and here I am with a list of things I wanted to get done and haven't. I am working on my procrastination and thought I'd share and I hope it motivates at least ONE person to get busy and show up.
                              21 min
                            • E21: Grief; Types & How to Cope
                              In this episode join me as I discuss my journey on grieving.
                              I speak on my recent experiences with grief, cover the different types of grief and coping mechanisms.
                              I hope this helps just ONE person.
                              27 min

                            About SunVersations

                            From the publisher's feed

                            The purpose of this Podcast is to have open discussions about anything under the Sun ☀️ thus the name SunVersations.