You are not forgotten! Do you believe that? Relationships can be difficult terrain to navigate so much so that some may have given up. How you view yourself can affect how you develop and sustain relationships, with God, with yourself, and with others. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com as we address love and belongingness. I look forward to connecting with you! Dr. Toy

Sit Down Somewhere! My Grandmother would always say that to me because I was such an active girl. I believe God is saying the same thing to us. It's difficult to get the attention of someone who is always running. Communing with God is a beautiful form of self-care! Spending time with your Creator can yield some beautiful insight into God as well as yourself which can be very restorative and healing. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.co. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy.

The ability to say NO is a prerequisite to implementing aspects of self-care! Saying NO is easier said than done because many of us tie aspects of being needed and people pleasing to our identities. There are many reasons people struggle with saying no which include not wanting to disappoint people, fear of being perceived as selfish, and fear of changing the dynamics of a relationship due to the consequences of saying NO. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. to learn more ways to say no so you can say YES to yourself! I look forward to connecting with you! Dr. Toy.

Self-Care is not selfish. It's actually spiritual! Self-care is an activity that we do intentionally in order to take care of our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Implementing self-care activities on a consistent basis will enable you to identify your needs which enhances what you're able to give to others. It is a powerful way of connecting with your Creator, Yourself, and to others. Learn ways to give from your abundance instead of your fumes! Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you!

Happy New Year! A new year brings with it a sense of anticipation and excitement. Many have a new found energy and zest to embrace and enact new things. We begin thinking about the things we would like to change, things we want to differently in the new year. We begin to examine so many of the external things that need to be changed and think that will assist us in our efforts to start anew. However, no matter how many externals you look to change, if you still have the same old mindset and mentality, you could just keep running in circles and marking time. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com to learn how embracing a new mindset can jump start your journey to success. 

Are you living the fullness of life? We are wounded and broken people, but healing is possible. I believe therapy is a space that God can use to bring about healing and restoration for your soul. However, because of the stigma of therapy, many may not even open this door as a way in which God may use to bring about that much needed healing. Why not treat yourself to therapy this New Year. Remember, God is everywhere, even in therapy! Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy. I look forward to connecting with you

The Intangibles of Christmas: Stillness, Rest, and Reflection. Society often values busyness as a badge of honor and many of us wear it proudly. However, the consequences of wearing this badge begins to take a toll on our soul and spirit. We begin to witness the drowning of our soul by a to-do-list and desperately trying to meet others' expectations. We soon begin to realize we have lost ourselves to a list of activities we have used to define our value and worth. I encourage you to pause and intentionally invite Stillness, Rest, and Reflection into this season. This triple blessing is life giving and even life saving! Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy. 

This season brings with it some highs of life as well as some lows. Many may experience what has been termed as the Holiday Blues. People may be struggling with grief, depression, sadness, and loneliness. However, because many are consumed with the consumerism and materialist aspects of the season, our sensitivity radar may be off or on pause. However, this is a time when our sensitivity needs to be keen to not only be aware or acknowledge struggles and needs of others but also of our needs. Are you open to receive as well as to give comfort? Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com to learn more about this dynamic duo of comfort and compassion. 

As we scurry around trying to figure out the best gifts for our loved ones and friends, have you ever thought about a gift that money can't buy? Instead of solely focusing on a present why not offer your presence! Being truly present with someone means giving that person your undivided attention and being present in mind, soul, and body. Sometimes we can be around people but we are distracted with past issues, present issues, and future plans. We are there in body, but that's about it. Try just being present in that exact moment with loved ones, it is worth much more than a tangible gift. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. 

Many people have already made their Christmas list. They may have been thinking about this the entire year and now the time has come for that list to become a reality. A lot of time is expended on thinking about those materialistic things and working towards acquiring them. However, I wonder how much time is invested towards acquiring the intangibles that are worth more than gold such as joy, peace, energy, etc. Sometimes, those intangibles are what enables individuals to live a good quality of life. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com to learn more about acquiring strength and energy this season.