Have you ever wondered if there's a connection between trauma, addiction, and anxiety? Our guest, Shawnee Palmer has made it her life's goal to help others overcome barriers and trauma that stand in the way of their life purpose. She's a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Counselor. A Mental Health Author. The owner & operator of Alpine’s Empowerment Agency, a thriving successful Mental Health practice. In this episode, she shares ways to manage anxiety and Addiction. You will learn the connection between trauma, Anxiety, and Addiction. Why is it so important to talk about our mental illness? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 Americans suffers from a form of mental disorder. The goal is to help remove the stigma when it comes to mental illness. Remember you are not defined by your mental illness. Continue lifting voices through storytelling. Make sure to rate us on Apple Podcast, Subscribe, support us, and follow this show on Anchor and Spotify. Shawnee Palmer, LCSW, LAC www.loveandserenitywellness.com www.alpinesempowermentagency.com Get  Inform/support on Mental Health https://www.nami.org/Support-Education Connect with us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liftallvoices/?view_public_for=100437558439336 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftallvoices/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMhx4RgU58Ry-AriUcmGkKw

Be inspired with Lift All Voice - Diverse backgrounds from immigrants to community leaders - their humble beginnings and their success stories. We believe all voice matters. It's Lift All Voice with Faith!

Throughout the course of starting the Lift All Voices Podcast: Some of our listeners have reached out with questions regarding how to start their podcast in today's fast pace COVID world. I can honestly say that it has been a bit of learning the know-how with a touch of try and error. In this bonus episode, I will be discussing  -How to use your message to reach the mass,  why anyone should get into podcasting,  and finally The Pros and Cons of Podcasting.

I encourage you all to consider these 4 things as you listen. 

1. Your voices matter.

2. Whatever message you may have, the universe needs your message.

3. I promise there is a unique tribe waiting to receive your message.

4. What if your message is what the world needs right now.

Sometimes when starting something new it can seem difficult. Much like most new Experiences or journey's in life. We may sometimes have to rely on the path that was already created for us as we add our path along the way. This was the case during the process of starting and launching this podcast. I cannot say it has been easy, but I must say this, it has been worth the time, energy, and money spent thus far. Grateful to create this platform.

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#liftallvoices through story telling one unique story at a time.

In this episode, we interview a community leader (Gloria Mensah). A Nigerian philanthropist living in the United States. She's the founder and Executive Director of a successful Non-profit organization in Utah. She shares with us how she came to American to accomplish her Academic goals and created GKFolks Foundation, a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization. We will learn of her immigrant story, and how she's using her personal experience to lift many voices with her non-profit. Over the past ten years, she and her team have provided over 200 services to the refugee & African communities, as well as the majority within Utah and surrounding states.  

GKFOLKS Foundation Initiatives

Mental Health (Removing Stigma about mental health)

Education (Scholarship program for students)

Entrepreneurship ( providing resources for business development)

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