The GRACE Matrix®

Abby Chow is a Registered Clinical Counselor occupying Turtle Island, in what is colonially known as Canada. Coming from a fine arts and then business background,  she is also a Supervisor and Adjunct Professor. She runs a group practice dedicated to anti-oppressive practice, both within the team and in their work. Her current life and work both focus on one question - how do we intentionally prioritize justice-doing in our everyday lives?

Words from Abby:

“I’m a cis, (mostly) able-bodied, straight-sized, half-gen, racialized settler from Hong Kong. As a child of diaspora, systemically imposed scarcity and the resulting emotional impact categorized much of my life growing up. As the only member of the family who speaks English, I started taking care of the family at 8 years old, driving a misguided need to move closer to capitalist and colonialist values. It wasn't until my graduate program that I was radicalized and had to undergo (and still am undergoing) unlearning the indoctrination of our violent society to move towards collective liberation. The journey has been and will be full of mistakes and discomfort, but also full of people who have held me up and stuck by me through them. I am now using these experiences in my work and projects to hold others in a loving accountability as we all move towards a world we actually want to live in.”

The Reflecting on Justice Membership. Towards collective liberation through unlearning, together. When you join this membership, you get:

~Access to our Justice in Action online community of practitioners who are all looking to unlearn systemic oppression;

~Monthly editions of our specially curated Liberation Digest, a content drop that helps to spark new perspectives in unlearning; ~Unpacking Complicity reflection prompts based on the Liberation Digest of the month;

~And dedicated time to hangout/deep dive on monthly content as a community through facilitated Fireside Chats.

If you’re ready to have justice take up more space in your life, if you’re looking for a community to unlearn with, and if you’re ready to take action in moving towards collective liberation; this membership was made for you.  www.reflectingonjustice.com

Connect with Abby Chow:

www.reflectingonjustice.com

@venturouscounselling - instagram

@reflectingonjustice - instagram; tiktok

Abby’s Recommended Solidarity Talks:

Vikki Reynolds

Travis Heath

Mia Mingus

ALOK

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Is there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone

In this episode, I share how I started my run-streak journey.  Why and what keeps me going. 

I share how running has changed my life. 

I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Please reach out if you have any questions or comments regarding this podcast, we would love to hear from you!!!

Enjoy!

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Is there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone

Take the What's Your Biggest Self Sabotage Quiz: https://bit.ly/whatsyourselfsabotagequiz

Dr. Morgan Levy is a Florida licensed psychologist and an executive strategist who helps high-achievers learn how to have a meaningful and fulfilling personal life without sacrificing their professional identity and career. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She also completed a one-year training on psychodynamic psychotherapy from the William Alanson White Institute in New York. She provides online workshops and education on perfectionism and burnout.

Our society often sees perfectionism as a positive trait: But this can be a distorted belief that if you are a perfectionist, you are a hard worker because you will not stop until you get it right. We even get rewarded for it. 

In this episode, we discuss why we try to strive for perfection even when we know it’s unattainable. She goes over signs of perfectionist traits and tips to manage perfectionism.  

10 Perfectionist Traits

Please reach out if you have any questions or comments regarding this podcast, we would love to hear from you!!!

Enjoy!

If you want to learn more about Dr. Levy and her program, you can find her here:

[email protected]

facebook.com/morganlevyphd

Check out her 5 Day Challenge Offer:

5 Day Challenge to Overcoming Burnout: How to move beyond overwhelm without sacrificing your success

Connect with Grace here: 

www.instagram.com/mariagracewolk

www.mariagracewolk.com

Take the What's Your Biggest Self Sabotage Quiz: https://bit.ly/whatsyourselfsabotagequiz

[email protected]

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

I s there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone

Missing that romance prior to kids? 

Couples expert Abby Nordquist has the solution to reignite that fire in your relationship. Listen in on our conversation and find out how.

Abby Nordquist is a mother of two, an entrepreneur, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York, and a relationship coach.

Abby: My own experience with having to reprioritize my relationship with my partner - plus years of working with couples in my therapy practice - has really shown me how pervasive this struggle is. Parents really have a hard time figuring out how to reconnect after having kids. This is why I created the Missing Us program. There are so many couples out there that don't quite need couples therapy, but who do need the structure, information, and guidance to reconnect.

It's a three-month group coaching program. Couples participate together with other couples who are also struggling to connect in parenthood. Each week there's a new lesson with the best research and practical tips, plus a weekly group coaching call where you get to work with me on your specific needs, hear from the other couples, and have private time with your partner to work through reflection questions about that week's topic.

Connect with Abby here:

www.letslovewell.com/quiz

[email protected]

IG: @letslovewell

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Is there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone

Connect with Grace here: 

www.instagram.com/mariagracewolk

www.mariagracewolk.com

Take the What's Your Biggest Self Sabotage Quiz: https://bit.ly/whatsyourselfsabotagequiz

In this podcast, I interview Kim Gamble; Thai- American, entrepreneur, chef, and the founder of multiple businesses. 

Kim Gamble succeeded despite coming from an unconventional background. The story delves into how Kim's upbringing, which was different from that of all her friends she grew up with, helped her develop a unique perspective that ultimately led to her entrepreneurial success. 

Kim takes us on her journey from a young age, detailing how she overcame the challenges of being different to eventually launch her own successful businesses. Along the way, the story explores the lessons she learned and the obstacles she faced, including societal norms and prejudices. Ultimately, her story shows the power of embracing difference and using it to achieve success.

Topics discussed: 

Kimberly Gamble  Owner and founder of Lucky Bird CA and Lanna Thai Restaurant  

website: http://www.lannathailivermore.com/ 

You can find her on Instagram:  @iimkiiiim

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Is there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone

Understanding what your needs are is the first step to cultivating calm amidst the mom-life chaos…

In this episode, I interview Sarah Sanders, a licensed psychotherapist, a Mom of two, an entrepreneur with a private practice in California, and founder of Centered with Sarah Coaching program.

We discuss:

She shares tips and techniques on how you can shift your mindset in order to re-connect with yourself and enjoy the motherhood journey, by prioritizing not only your child’s but your own needs as well.

Sarah Sanders can be reached at the following:

www.centeredwithsarah.com

[email protected]

Take her quiz:

https://centeredwithsarah.com/quiz

I would love your support by leaving a review. The high rate and reviews will help others find the podcast so we can amplify, normalize and break the mental health stigma.

If you have any questions or would like to send me a message, you can visit my website at www.mariagracewolk.com

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Is there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone

Hi Friends! 

In this episode find out what your biggest self sabotaging behavior is that's keeping you from living the life you want to create.  Learn the signs as well as tips on how to manage your fear of failure. 

Take the quiz on my website www.mariagracewolk.com 

or click on this link:  

https://bit.ly/whatsyourselfsabotagequiz

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Is there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone

Meet JoNelle Sood, founder of Ho’omau Foundation. JoNelle is Native Hawaiian, born and raised in the Bay Area. Throughout her career, she did not see a big presence of Hawaiian Natives or Polynesians in the workplace. JoNelle's long-term goal is to provide a means for Polynesians to attain higher education and to support active members in the Pacific Islander community to further sustain the culture and sense of pride and this is when she decided to create Ho’omau Foundation.  https://www.hoomaufoundation.org

You can find Jonelle here:

email: [email protected]

Instagram handles: jsood_19

Hoomaufoundation

Twitter @uiwahine1

@Ho_omau

Linkedin: ho-omau-foundation

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Is there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone

The Dash Poem by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak

At the funeral of a friend

He referred to the dates on the tombstone

From the beginning...to the end

He noted that first came the date of birth

And spoke the following date with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all

Was the dash between those years

For that dash represents all the time

That they spent alive on earth.

And now only those who loved them

Know what that little line is worth

For it matters not, how much we own,

The cars...the house...the cash.

What matters is how we live and love

And how we spend our dash.

So, think about this long and hard.

Are there things you'd like to change?

For you never know how much time is left

That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough

To consider what's true and real

And always try to understand

The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger

And show appreciation more

And love the people in our lives

Like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect

And more often wear a smile,

Remembering this special dash

Might only last a little while

So, when your eulogy is being read

With your life's actions to rehash...

Would you be proud of the things they say

About how you spent YOUR dash?

According to the CDC, about 1 in 44 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . ASD can present itself at 18 months or younger. By age 2, a diagnosis by an experienced professional can be considered very reliable. ASD impacts the development of the brain and causes the individual to have behavioral challenges along with problems with social, emotional, and communication skills.

Many parents who have a child on the autism spectrum struggle in knowing how to best address their son's or daughter’s needs. I recently sat down with Christine Melendres, a licensed social worker, whose first son, Lucas, was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. Christine explains what it is like to be a parent of a child with autism.

Connect with Christine at: 

https://www.facebook.com/sweetmangotherapy/

https://www.instagram.com/therapywithtee/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/teeann612/

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Is there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone

My guest, Lisa Mueller of Making Pretty Memories, is one of my favorite social media influencer. She is a mother of two young children, a lifestyle blogger, business woman and entrepreneur; sharing amazing ideas to making everything pretty with affordable finds. Lisa opens up about her mom-life journey with Type1 diabetes and how she manages the daily physical and mental health challenges that derives from it. Listen in on our conversation here.

To connect with Lisa, you can find her here:

Instagram:

@MakingPrettyMemories

@MakingPrettyMemoriesShop

Own Your Journey!

In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi! I'm Maria Grace Wolk. I’m a Filipina American entrepreneur, Psychotherapist, wife, and mom of two boys; My mission is to amplify diverse perspectives, break the mental health stigma, and inspire you to own your journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Is there anything keeping you from changing your life?

Watch my TEDx talk   https://youtu.be/r0A2FXwyAsw

to learn what happened when I left my comfort zone