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Not really an ACTUAL episode, but more like a mental release for myself as well as a personal check-in for any listeners. This past week has been pretty rough in terms of dealing with negative thoughts and low self-esteem. Hopefully, things will get better down the road. Thanks for listening.

Oh no! It's the most dreaded day for a single introvert: Valentine's Day! Well, it doesn't have to be ALL bad. In this episode, I give you some tips on how to not only cope, but also celebrate V-Day in your own special way. So do yourself a favor and BE YOUR OWN TRUE LOVE!.... and spread more love to friends and family.

Psychology of Love:  www.newsrecord.org

Philosophical Questions: www.conversationstartersworld.com

In my opinion, there is a clear difference between thinking realistically or critically and thinking purely negative. But why do so many people confuse the two mindsets? And what does it REALLY mean to be a negative person? In this episode, we'll find out!

* "15 Signs of Negative People" by Robert Locke (www.lifehack.org)

* "Philosophical Questions" (conversationstartersworld.com)

Welcome to the FIRST official episode of SEASON 2 of The "People Scare Me" Podcast. Why do we always compare ourselves to others? It's time to learn different ways to NOT keep up with the Jones's and focus on watering our OWN garden. I'm also going to include the Psycho Fact of the Day, as well as ask a philosophical question near the end of each episode.

Hey everybody, let's start the new year off right by launching Season 2 of The People Scare Me Podcast! I can't wait to bring up new topics, ask new questions, and get everyone thinking about their own personal growth in mental health, self care, and self love. May 2020 be a blessed year for all of my listeners and make sure you stay tuned for the first FULL episode of Season 2. See you then!

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Twitter: @RoseMCockerham

2019 had tons of lessons, tragedies, triumphs, and memes. . . lots and lots of memes.  This is the last episode of the year 2019 into 2020 before I go into my hiatus where I continue to hide under my little rock of comfort. I reflect on what 2019 has given me/us in terms of news, entertainment, and changes in my personal life. Hopefully, 2020 will actually be worth looking forward to, and I wish all of you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

The holidays should be all about friends, family, food, and love; Not constantly stressing about buying a million gifts to prove a point. Let's get back to basics and spend the holidays the way it should be spent. Also, here are some article tips about how to keep your mental cool in the midst of Holiday Madness.

Articles:

- "How retailers trick your brain into overspending during the holidays": CNN Business by Catherine Franssen

- "How to keep holiday induced stress under control": NBC News by Wendy Rose Gould

#holidays #xmas #gifts #stress #family #love #mentalhealth #spending

Welcome to Episode 13, the first episode where I actually have a guest. Her name is Keisha Frazier and she is a Certified Health Coach and Trainer. In this interview, I ask Coach Keisha what her brand is all about along with special tips on how to develop and maintain accountability. Ready, set, here we go!

Coach Keisha Frazier:  @coachkeisha  /  www.keishafrazier.com

#health #fitness #wellness #entrepreneur

It really seems like in modern society, there is no such thing as a 'safe space', or at least a place where we feel 100% safe. There have been back to back gun-related tragedies and something has to give. Question of the week: Where is YOUR safe space?

Have you ever had that feeling where the world around you didn't feel real? Have you felt disconnected from your surroundings and even worse, YOURSELF? In this episode, we describe the word for this feeling as well as share different solutions for this problem.

Articles:

- "What are Dissociative Disorders?:  www.psychiatry.org

- "Easy Daily Ways to Feel More Connected":  www.health.harvard.edu