The Real Talk Podcast

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In today’s episode I have a short but important one for you, love. I respond to an anonymous submission that asked me if I loved myself among a few other things and I answered honestly as always. It’s not easy to love yourself and really mean it, where do we even begin? I spent much of my life focused on not feeling, understanding it will take some time to turn them back on. The topic today is an important one for anyone who struggles with finding the good within yourself because you parent yourself a little too hard. It’s okay to show ourselves recognition and appreciation, so let me go first. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In today’s episode I talk about saying goodbye. Never an easy thing to do whichever side of things you sit on. Goodbyes are hard because you’re either being hurt or hurting yourself by doing it and there’s no real way to win. I go on to discuss my experience with shutting off my feelings to try and avoid a hurt like this and how that left me afterwards. The battle back hasn’t been easy and I feel it’s still only beginning. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear how I balance my thoughts and the way I want to live out my days. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In today’s episode I talk about how much easier it is for us to help other people deal with their problems than it is for us to deal with our own. My entire life I’ve been the first to volunteer my time and efforts to anyone but me. How do we find a healthy balance with this, and where do we begin? I go on to share basically my entire outlining process in how I approach these episodes and the goal behind it because of how well it ties to today’s subject. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear my thoughts on “failure” and how our subject today impacts the trajectory of my future if I continue life this way. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In today’s episode we discuss how quick I tend to abandon myself in the challenging moments I face in life. Deflection is the quickest way to survive a conversation you aren’t comfortable in, but how you’re left feeling afterwards only you are forced to live with. I’m aiming to build confidence in myself and with what I do here and that is something that doesn’t come easy for me or anyone who struggles with Mental Health. We all want to feel good about who we are and what we bring to the table. Even if we aren’t where we’d like to be, it’s important to feel secure enough with the efforts you’re making to stand your own ground in moments you don’t feel you’ll make it out of. I offer some advice on how I manage to get through these tough days and what I’d like to continue doing as I move forward with each opportunity I’m given. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In today’s episode I talk about relationships and what to do if you feel stuck in a hopeful but endless cycle. I was thrown into a conversation recently where a friend of mine talked about their relationship and this episode is sort of my reaction to what I was told. I talk about everything from what we feel is our “strongest connections” to my own definition of love, right now. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear what I feel is the most effective solution to doubt or worry within a relationship and how taking this difficult route will help the both of you find peace sooner rather than later. As you listen just know I’m not attempting to influence or create the second guessing we discuss, this is just my reaction to a conversation I had in my real life. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In today’s episode I respond to another Submission Sunday sent in through the anonymous suggestion box setup for the podcast. Being asked about dealing with setbacks and how I manage to create new goals when previous didn’t work out as well as I would’ve liked. I share some experiences about my previous almost moves and my thoughts on them having not happened. I go on to discuss my thoughts on failures and how i’m teaching myself to call them something different now. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear about why I believe in you so deeply and what that means for your belief in yourself as you work towards your goals. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In this episode we discuss independence and all that comes with it. At any point in life we can take a huge step in growing our independence, the trick is managing that change. I go on to talk the pros and cons of this and my personal experience with neglecting real life once I became reliant on myself only. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear what I have to say about being dependent on others and the role dependence has played in getting every one of us to where we’re at now. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In this episode I discuss a promise I made with a much younger me. A promise I’ve gone some time without thinking about to help avoid other things. The intent behind this episode is to offer a reminder I had forgotten myself, listen to the end to hear what I mean. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In today’s episode we continue on with our two part series focusing on Mental Health during the holidays. In this episode I begin by sharing what I once felt was an “only me” feeling when it came to days like today and the feelings they brought me. While we all have our own definitions of what this holiday should bring, I think many of us can agree how lonely things can get when circumstances aren’t ideal. Stay tuned for a very personal story and my advice to you as we reclaim this day of thanks and make it our own. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_

Welcome back to The Real Talk Podcast. In today's episode we begin part one of a two part series focused on Mental Health during the holidays. I open with a honest message to anyone who may be listening, and from there we just go. Discussing things from the pressures and expectations to the overly critical family members we may be surrounded by this week. There is so much good that goes on during the holidays, but it's no secret there are those who have a much lesser experience. Listen to the end of the episode to hear my advice to you as you take on tomorrow's day of thanks. Thank you for listening and continuing to encourage me to be open and honest about Mental Health and all that comes with it in our everyday lives. If you’re interested in more news and content surrounding the podcast I can be found on Instagram @_therealtalkpodcast_