Talking With Dr Toy

Surviving a Disaster: The emotional toll that a disaster has on those who have experienced it will be different for each individual. The loss of tangibles such as material possessions may be evident but one may be unaware of the intangibles such as fear, loss of security, loss of identity, and spiritual crises. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy. 

Let me be clear! There is nothing healthy about a relationship that includes any form of abuse. Many may be experiencing psychological, physical, emotional abuse. Because they are embarrassed or intimidated they remain silent. Listen, you are created in God's image and you deserve real and authentic love that is not about power or control. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you.

What is the key to forming and sustaining healthy relationships? I believe it is helpful for one to know the difference between interdependence, codependency, and isolation/disconnection. Many of us may be operating n the extremities of codependency and isolation instead of interdependence. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdroty.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy.

Have you ever thought about writing a love letter to yourself? It may appear that this is selfish, but it's not. So many of us are used to receiving and rehearsing the lies that we no longer no nay truth about ourselves. This leaves us open and vulnerable to living up to the impossible expectations which sets us up for perpetual disappointment. This in turn develops into self-hate or intense dislike for ourselves. The first step is to know and receive what God says about your and the unconditional love He has for you. Remember, it's difficult to love others if you do not know and love yourself. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy. 

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