Summary:

Dr. Nashira Kayode discusses the importance of addressing mental health and trauma. She shares her journey into the mental health field and highlights the need for more awareness and acceptance of mental health issues. The conversation explores the impact of trauma on mental health and the challenges in diagnosing and treating trauma-related conditions. Dr. Kayode emphasizes that undealt with trauma will resurface and impact various aspects of a person's life. She provides guidance on finding a therapist who specializes in trauma and suggests exploring self-help resources as a starting point.

Keywords:

mental health, trauma, awareness, acceptance, diagnosis, treatment, Black and Brown women, barriers, healing, trauma-informed care, trauma, evidence-based practices, self-help resources, incarcerated individuals, criminal justice system, rehabilitation, black men

Takeaways:

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being and should be addressed with the same importance as physical health.

Trauma can have a significant impact on mental health, and it is essential to recognize and address trauma in therapy.

Diagnosing and treating trauma-related conditions can be challenging due to the complexity and individuality of each person's experiences.

Creating a safe and supportive environment is crucial for healing and processing trauma. Undealt with trauma will resurface and impact various aspects of a person's life.

Finding a therapist who specializes in trauma can be beneficial, and there are resources available for self-help and education.

The criminal justice system often lacks proper mental health support and rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals.

Sound Bites:

"I've probably seen thousands of severely mental ill cases. And I can't think of a single one where they had not had trauma at some point in their life."

"Undealt with trauma will come back. You don't step up to deal with it. It will step up to deal with you."

"Time does not necessarily heal all wounds. Time allows us to cover them up. But other people do notice."

"At least 50% of incarcerated individuals have some type of mental health diagnosis or trauma."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:05 The Importance of Addressing Mental Health

03:33 Challenges in Addressing Mental Health

05:55 The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health

07:21 The Relationship Between Trauma and Identity

08:47 The Denial of Trauma

10:44 Barriers Faced by Black and Brown Women

14:08 Therapies for Trauma Healing

19:51 Navigating Trauma as Black and Brown Women

21:44 Creating a Safe Space for Healing

26:32 The Impact of Undealt Trauma

28:25 Time and Healing Wounds

34:06 Mental Health and Trauma in the Criminal Justice System

44:08 Promoting Emotional Well-Being for Black Men

49:39 Therapy Outside the Box: Non-Traditional Approaches

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Summary:

Leesh discusses the concept of new starts and the importance of constantly striving to be our best selves. She reflects on the significance of fresh beginnings, both in the context of a new school year and in life in general. Leesh shares her personal journey of finding worthiness beyond financial success and external validation. She emphasizes the need for self-care and the constant learning and growth that comes with new starts. Leesh encourages listeners to embrace discomfort and support others on their own new start journeys.

Keywords:

new starts, fresh beginnings, self-care, worthiness, learning, growth, discomfort, support

Takeaways:

New starts provide an opportunity for growth and self-improvement.

Worthiness should not be tied to financial success or external validation.

Self-care is essential for personal well-being.

Constant learning and stepping out of comfort zones lead to true transformation.

Supporting others on their new start journeys is important.

Sound Bites:

"I'm always trying to be my best in everything in my life."

"My job would supersede my rest. It would supersede a lot of things, my health, you know, whatever else."

"The financial standpoint of my life is not what makes or breaks me."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Busy Work Schedule

01:29 The Fresh Start of a New School Year

03:01 Embracing New Starts and Striving for Growth

05:26 Finding Worthiness Beyond Financial Success

09:22 The Importance of Self-Care in New Beginnings

13:49 Constant Learning and Stepping Out of Comfort Zones

17:47 Supporting Others on Their New Start Journeys

20:11 Conclusion and Encouragement

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In this episode of Car Confessions, Leesh reflects on her thoughts and feelings about the current state of the world, the election, and the concept of liberation. She discusses her observations of the political system and questions the true intentions of politicians. Leesh also explores the idea of liberation and encourages listeners to seek liberation for themselves and others. She emphasizes the importance of living in abundance rather than scarcity and making decisions that align with personal values. The episode concludes with Leesh mentioning a local coffee shop and expressing her love for her listeners.

Keywords:

election, liberation, abundance, scarcity, political system, personal values, coffee shop

Takeaways:

Question the intentions of politicians and analyze the political system

Seek liberation for yourself and others

Live in abundance and reject the scarcity mindset

Make decisions that align with your personal values

Support local businesses and find joy in the little things

Sound Bites:

"What is production? Like what is the, you know, the glitz and glam piece of it all?"

"In some ways, status quo, in terms of this constant fight and battle for equality and justice and all this, is that trauma bond that many of us have."

"Liberation is abundant. Life is abundant, y 'all. We don't have to be in this mindset of scarcity."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Love for TJ Maxx

02:22 Thoughts on the Election

03:24 Unveiling the Glitz and Glam of Politics

09:25 The Journey to Liberation

14:30 Embracing Abundance over Scarcity

17:10 Aligning Decisions with Personal Values

19:03 Finding Joy in the Little Things

20:29 Conclusion and Love for Listeners

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Summary:

In this episode, Alicia talks with Julie Cunningham, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, about managing diabetes through diet and exercise. Julie shares her journey into the field of diabetes care and explains her approach to helping clients make sustainable lifestyle changes. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals and focusing on small, achievable steps. Julie also discusses the significance of monitoring blood sugar levels and provides insights into managing high and low blood sugar. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Julie's book, '30 Days to Tame Type 2 Diabetes,' which offers a step-by-step guide to managing blood sugars.

Keywords:

diabetes, diet, exercise, blood sugar, lifestyle changes, goals, monitoring, high blood sugar, low blood sugar

Takeaways:

Setting realistic goals and focusing on small, achievable steps is key to managing diabetes through diet and exercise.

Monitoring blood sugar levels is crucial for managing diabetes and making informed decisions about food choices.

High blood sugar and low blood sugar both require attention and management, but low blood sugar can be more immediately dangerous.

Supporting loved ones with diabetes involves meeting them where they are and providing understanding and encouragement.

Julie's book, '30 Days to Tame Type 2 Diabetes,' offers a step-by-step guide to managing blood sugars and making sustainable lifestyle changes.

Sound Bites:

"We only have to do two things here, right? We only have to do two things. We have to get you to lose five to 7% of your body weight."

"You're going to have to check your blood sugar. After you eat how much we think you need, where's your blood sugar landing?"

"I want you to think about that number without any judgment because it is just a number."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Julie Cunningham

04:16 Setting Realistic Goals for Diabetes Management

10:03 The Importance of Monitoring Blood Sugar Levels

14:29 Managing High and Low Blood Sugar

21:10 Supporting Loved Ones with Diabetes

30:12 A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Blood Sugars

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Summary:

Leesh shares her experience of touring colleges with her daughter and reflects on the emotions and lessons learned during this process. She emphasizes the importance of allowing her daughter to take the lead and make her own decisions, while also being there to offer guidance. Leesh discusses the contrast between her own upbringing and her daughter's assertiveness and advocacy for herself. She encourages listeners to be advocates for themselves and to challenge the narratives they have been given. Overall, the college tour experience has been exhausting but beautiful, and Leesh is excited to see what the future holds for her daughter.

Keywords:

college tour, parenting, advocacy, self-reflection, guidance

Takeaways:

Allowing children to take the lead in important decisions can empower them and foster their independence.

Reflecting on our own upbringing and experiences can help us become better parents and advocates for ourselves.

Challenging the narratives we have been given and being open to change can lead to personal growth and a more fulfilling life.

Being an advocate for ourselves and asking questions can help us make informed decisions and shape our own lives.

Sound Bites:

"I love the fact that she is that type of kid where she's like, I am taking my life serious."

"I grew up in this mindset of I always had to have someone else guiding me."

"Parents, their children are sent to be a lesson for the parent and to show them and teach them things that they never would have learned."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and College Tour Experience

03:05 Allowing Children to Take the Lead

06:11 Reflecting on Our Upbringing and Parenting

08:03 Challenging Narratives and Embracing Change

09:02 Being an Advocate for Ourselves

12:47 Conclusion and Encouragement

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Summary:

Alicia chats with Kristy Baranovskis about her brand Klean Eating with Kristy and her programs that help women gain confidence in the kitchen and improve their relationship with food. They discuss the challenges women face in the kitchen, the importance of involving children in cooking, and the impact of social media on food expectations. Kristy shares her own journey with food and how she combines her love for flavor with healthy eating. Kristy explains the Kitchen Confidence program, which helps individuals gain confidence in the kitchen and set themselves up for success.

Keywords:

clean eating, kitchen confidence, food insecurity, women's health, body positivity, meal planning, emotional eating, food restrictions, food, mood, energy levels, rewriting stories, control, Empower Her program, sustainable changes, relationship with food, exercise, mindset, Kitchen Confidence program, confidence, success

Takeaways:

Kitchen skills are lifelong skills that can be passed down to future generations.

Involving children in the kitchen helps them appreciate and understand food.

Food presentation is not as important as the nutrition and love that goes into it.

Restrictive diets can be replaced with an added mindset, focusing on adding nutritious foods to meals.

Tracking food without measurements or calorie counting can help identify patterns and understand the impact of food on energy levels. Understanding the connection between food, mood, and energy levels is crucial for overall well-being.

Rewriting our own stories and taking control of our choices is empowering.

The Empower Her program focuses on making sustainable changes in the relationship with food, exercise, and mindset.

The Kitchen Confidence program helps individuals gain confidence in the kitchen and set themselves up for success.

Sound Bites:

"When we are confident with what we are eating and what we are putting in that body, our body, that confidence exudes in so many other areas of our life."

"Over three, four, five, six, seven weeks, the mood changes, energy level changes, the time that you're eating changes because what you're doing, right, it's very intuitive too because you're stopping for a second and you're saying, okay, wait a minute, how am I feeling right now? Yes. What is happening?"

"Once you understand too that it's a story about you, it's a story about your life and you get to rewrite that story every single day, that's powerful."

"It's so important for them to be able to do this because they feel guilty. They feel like they didn't do a good enough job, good enough quote unquote, right? With their own children, this is their second chance. They get to do this, you know, with that."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Kitchen Confidence

02:03 Food Insecurity and Empowerment

08:08 Kitchen Confidence Program

13:01 Involving Children in the Kitchen

19:39 Flavor and Overcoming Food Restrictions

21:24 Taking an Added Mindset

24:10 Tracking Food and Understanding its Impact

25:39 The Connection Between Food, Mood, and Energy Levels

27:33 Rewriting Our Stories and Taking Control

30:00 The Empower Her Program: Making Sustainable Changes

36:13 The Kitchen Confidence Program: Gaining Confidence in the Kitchen

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Summary:

In this episode of Car Confessions, Leesh reflects on her journey of pursuing her passions and finding her purpose. She discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome and self-doubt, but also the importance of embracing where she is in her journey. Leesh encourages listeners to do the scary things, seek support, and live in their purpose and passion.

Keywords:

passion, purpose, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, journey, support

Takeaways:

Imposter syndrome and self-doubt are common challenges when pursuing passions.

Embrace where you are in your journey and know that everything is temporary.

Do the scary things and reach out for support.

Live in your purpose and passion.

Sound Bites:

"How do I center myself and really focus on what is needed to ensure that I'm fulfilling my purpose on this earth?"

"I'm already in this beauty of being a business owner. I'm already in this beauty of being a performer."

"Alicia, you are where you're supposed to be. And that is beautiful. And that is amazing. And that is courageous."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Pursuing Passions

02:30 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt

05:52 Embracing Where You Are in Your Journey

09:38 Living Outside of Your Comfort Zone

11:32 Enjoying the Present Moment

12:56 Living in Your Purpose and Passion

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In this episode of the Eating Me Podcast, Alicia Christian interviews Raheem Nelson, an artist who specializes in graphic recording. Raheem explains that graphic recording involves creating artwork during meetings or conferences to visually represent the main ideas being discussed. He shares how he uses his artistic skills to support speakers and engage audiences. Raheem also discusses his journey to finding liberation as a Black person in America, including stepping outside of traditional nine-to-five work and pursuing his passion as an artist. He emphasizes the importance of balance and self-care in his creative process.

Keywords:

graphic recording, art, meetings, conferences, liberation, Black person, America, artist, creativity, balance, self-care

Takeaways:

Graphic recording is a skill where an artist creates visual representations of meetings or conferences to capture the main ideas being discussed.

Raheem Nelson found liberation by stepping outside of traditional nine-to-five work and pursuing his passion as an artist.

Balance and self-care are important in maintaining a fulfilling and sustainable creative career.

Children's books can be a powerful tool for empowering and inspiring young readers.

Raheem's upcoming trip to Barcelona is a combination of work and leisure, allowing him to experience the city through his wife's eyes and gather inspiration for future projects.

Sound Bites:

"Graphic recording is a skill where I capture the main idea of whatever is being talked about in a meeting setting."

"Raheem is living in this whole idea of liberation, right? Like in terms of really thinking outside of the box in terms of how to monetize your skills."

"I absolutely love what I do. I feel so immensely fulfilled to have this flexibility and empowerment in my job."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Graphic Recording

08:37 Finding Liberation Through Art and Entrepreneurship

19:05 Balancing Creativity and Self-Care

25:17 Empowering Young Readers Through Children's Books

43:48 Exploring Barcelona: A Journey of Inspiration

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Summary:

In this episode of Car Confessions, Leesh shares her experience recovering from COVID-19 and reflects on the importance of taking care of one's physical, spiritual, and mental well-being. She discusses the need for global awareness and unity, emphasizing the interconnectedness of people around the world. Leesh also delves into the topic of politics, urging listeners to hold politicians accountable and actively participate in local and national elections. She encourages research, open-mindedness, and critical thinking when it comes to understanding the actions and promises of political leaders.

Keywords:

COVID-19 recovery, well-being, global awareness, unity, politics, accountability, local elections, critical thinking

Takeaways:

Take care of your physical, spiritual, and mental well-being.

Recognize the interconnectedness of people around the world.

Hold politicians accountable and actively participate in elections.

Research, stay informed, and think critically about political actions and promises.

Sound Bites:

"The more chaotic this world gets, I find myself becoming more at peace and finding more time for myself as it relates to just meditating and focusing on my spiritual journey in this life."

"When you start looking at the global issues that are happening, you'll realize that we're all connected."

"We need to be a bit more stern in how we deal with these politicians because at the end of the day, they are public figures that are representing us and working for us."

Chapters:

00:00 Recovering from COVID-19 and Prioritizing Well-being

02:21 The Importance of Global Awareness and Unity

06:55 Holding Politicians Accountable: Participating in Elections

09:53 Research, Stay Informed, and Think Critically

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