The Loni Swain Show Podcast

I’m joined by creative multi-hyphenate @j.st.jaimes to discuss her journey from corporate to full-time entrepreneur, how she transitioned from canvas to skin, how Covid impacted her career and industry, and how she has re-defined success.

Inspired by both avant-garde and minimalist painters, j.’s loves for the juxtaposition of clean beauty and the oddly peculiar is present in her work. As a self-taught artist, her journey into the world of makeup began as a painter. Making the transition from canvas to skin not only expanded her range of skill but portfolio as well. j.’s aesthetic has elevated her to collaborate with such leading brands as Nike, Atlantic Records, Converse, Verizon, Kohler, Dillard’s, Adidas, MSNBC, AT&T, Hurley and others. Her complete body of work includes television, theater, editorials, fashion/trade shows, bridal, and brand campaigns.

Connect with J.St.Jaimes on her website. www.jstjaimes.com and on Instagram @j.st.jaimes

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I'm joined by special guest Dr. Akilah Jefferson Shah, MD - Immunologist - Allergist to discuss the latest COVID-19 updates and what you need to know about the vaccine.

**One question that we discussed off-air: After the two rounds of vaccines do you have to get it every year like a flu shot or is that after that?

It's not clear yet. That’s only because the virus has only been around for less than a year and the studies have only been going for a few months so they don’t have enough data at this point to know if you’ll need more shots annually or what. But the current studies are going to continue even after the vaccines are FDA approved and they’re gonna continue to look at the people's blood work and immune system to see what’s happening to determine the answer to that question.

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Being emotionally unavailable describes someone who is not open to discussing or sharing their feelings. Being vulnerable is challenging for all of us, but it makes it extremely difficult to have healthy and genuine connections.

In this episode, I am joined by Maxine Hughes to dive into this issue and how to identify and navigate this dynamic in romantic relationships.

Maxine Hughes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist-Candidate registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Over the last decade, Maxine has been committed to working with individuals and couples in identifying and achieving goals that that help them to live more authentically. Her practice, Life and Sex Therapy Center located in Beverly Hills, California is LGBTQ affirmative, her goal is to provide a sex-positive environment for clients to explore the depths of their challenges while supporting them on their road to healing. Some of her specialties include kink, fetish, sex work, sex-related issues, sexual dysfunction, sex addiction, infidelity, sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, race-related issues, and difficulties with intimacy and vulnerability. In individual and group therapy, she forges deep and trusting relationships so that clients feel comfortable discussing their most protected thoughts and feelings.

I am joined by special guest Rhea Pitre ( Life + Relationship Coach) for (Part 3 of 5) of the special COVID-19 “How Are You” virtual podcast recording series. We discuss how COVID19 may be challenging many relationships due to social distancing and quarantine, plus ways we can create more space for love, compassion, and connection.

Rhea shared great tips for setting boundaries, communicating our needs with love, ways to support a loved one who is now out of work, and turning disappointment into grace.

Connect with Rhea on her website. www.rhealism.com

and on Instagram @rhealone

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I'm joined by special guest Dr. Akilah Jefferson Shah, MD - Immunologist - Allergist in "Debunking the COVID19 Myths" (Part 2 of 5) in the “How Are You” COVID-19 series, we will discuss many of the myths circulating about COVID-19 (ways it is transmitted, how it is treated, and how to take care of ourselves + while caring for others in our lives) and Dr. Shah clarified the facts from fiction.

Connect with Dr. Akilah

Instagram: @akilahjeffersonmd

FaceBook: www.facebook.com/akilahjeffersonmd

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Now, more than ever, we could all use some healing conversation and connection. Join me and special guest Rakima D. Parson (M.S., LPC, RPT, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor) for a special virtual podcast recording (Part 1 of 5)in the "How Are You" COVID-19 series. We will discuss all the feels, how to navigate them, what "toxic positivity" is and might look like, and how to take care of ourselves while caring for others in our lives during these uncertain times.

Resources Mentioned:

Disaster and Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990

Psychology Today : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Connect with Rakima D. Parson online

Website: https://centeredcounselingtx.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/centeredtx

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With the holidays in full swing, many will find ourselves with family members who we haven't seen most of the year - and sometimes by choice. As if boundary setting, in general, wasn't hard enough, try setting boundaries with family members! As an adult, many conversations with friends reveal dysfunctional family dynamics that lack boundaries altogether or very few in place. This realization then sparks the conversation: how does one go about implementing healthy boundaries when the life span of the relationship has been without them?

Some may be asking - What is a boundary?

Thomas Fischer, M.Div states “Personal boundaries define you as an individual, outlining your likes and dislikes, and setting the distances you allow others to approach. They include physical, mental, psychological and spiritual boundaries, involving beliefs, emotions, intuitions, and self-esteem.” SOURCE

In this episode of The Loni Swain Show Podcast, my guest Dr. Pia Holec will help us navigating determining our boundaries and how to approach implementation with family and loved ones.

Dr. Pia Holec is a psychotherapist at Resilience Psychological Services. Here she specializes in working with minority populations in the areas of sex therapy, relationship concerns, family of origin concerns, and trauma. Dr. Holec received her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She completed her clinical internship at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, New York. Here she received extensive training at the Addiction Institute of New York and the Center for The Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders. Prior to this, Dr. Holec trained at Rush University Medical Center, Marital and Sex Therapy Department in Chicago, Illinois where she gained specialized training in working with couples and treating sexual dysfunctions. Dr. Holec has worked with individuals, couples, and families presenting with a variety of clinical concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, PTSD, complex trauma, and addictions. Dr. Holec specializes in the successful treatment of Female Hyposexual Arousal Disorder, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Premature Ejaculation, Erectile Dysfunction, unconsummated marriages, gender dysphoria, and LGBTQ+ concerns.

You can find Dr. Holec on Therapy Road, Therapy for Black Girls as well as: www.resiliencechicago.com [email protected] @sexdrpia

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Rewinding to one of my favorite episodes. I recently re-listened to this episode and deeply needed to reminder and thought I'd share with you while we navigate the holiday season and interact with people who we may wish to connect with on a deeper level. This conversation can offer some perspective.

Jenny D. Brice is helping us to better understand attachment theory and how we can use it to deepen our connections. Deepening our connections can result in more joy, satisfaction and fulfillment in our relationships. Jenny says in fact that “There’s nothing more disheartening than spending time tending to your mind, body and spirit, only to return day after day to a relationship where you feel emotionally unsafe and abandoned, with no tools to communicate your needs effectively. If your relationships are not nourishing you, they’re depleting you.”

Jenny believes in the power of personal narratives to radically re-shape one’s life, relationships and experiences. Her mission is to elevate and encourage the practice of self-realization through awareness, acceptance, compassion, communication and appreciation; with the knowledge that people are genuinely doing the best they can with the mindsets and resources they have.

Jenny is a clinically trained Psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of Individuals, Couples and Families. She is Core Skills certified and trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Level I trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She is also a Level II Usui Reiki Practitioner, a thirteen-year Public Health Professional and passionate Wellness Enthusiast. Her aim is to support clients in vibrating higher in all aspects of their human experience, by helping them improve the quality of the tools within their reach. From the concrete and analytical to the experiential and spiritual, Jenny utilizes an integrative approach to cultivate healing.

Check out this article Jenny wrote about the subject and some suggested reading on the topic.

Connect with Jenny at www.jennydbrice.com @jennybmytherapist

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After spending over 10 years in entertainment radio and media, deciding to make a career pivot ultimately became a full-on search for my identity which had gotten wrapped up in titles, accolades, access and earnings that really didn't mean anything to me - but were associated with me and my external persona had overshadowed my internal identity. Can anyone relate?

Erica Williams Simon can. So we sat down to chat about the journey and the strategies for separating your identity from your career, pivoting, and redesigning your relationship with your life's work versus your job.

Erica Williams Simon is a social critic, author, host and CEO of Sage House Media, a content and experience company that surfaces wisdom about “who we are and how we want to live”. Most recently the former Washington politico and lifelong civil and human rights activist was Head of The Creator's Lab at Snapchat, a first of its kind program that developed inspirational programming for a global network of young storytellers and creators. The self described professional question asker is an accomplished moderator and interviewer: She is host of the popular podcast The Call with Erica, creator and host of the Rosario Dawson produced digital talk show The Assembly and author of the book "You Deserve the Truth” (Simon & Schuster). She has been featured on The Today Show, O Magazine, and Washington Post and is a frequent TV commentator.

Connect with Erica Williams Simon

Instagram: @missewill

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Dr. Akilah Reynolds joins me to discuss the "Strong Black Woman" archetype - its origins, it's benefits, ways it hinders our mental health and how to redefine it for ourselves.

Dr. Akilah Reynolds resides in Los Angeles where she is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is passionate about helping people transform their lives by promoting psychological health and wellness. Dr. Akilah sees her role as a mental health educator, consultant, and advocate, helping modern women and parents prioritize self-care, self-expression, and social support. Her work includes a private psychology practice, research on the Strong Black Woman (SBW) and mental health, parent education and coaching, and wellness workshops and retreats. Dr. Akilah is committed to supporting contemporary women and parents achieve balance, emotional wellness, and live the life of their dreams.

Connect with Dr. Akilah

Instagram: @dr.akilah

SBW Instagram: @sbw.selfcare

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