This episode is in honor of Men's Mental Health Month!! If you're a man, I hope this episode makes you feel less alone or validates you in some way, big or small. I'm a huge advocate for mental health services, support groups, therapy... but if that all just feels too big right now start small. Read self help books from male authors, listen to POSITIVE mental health podcast (like one of my favorite Yitz Epstein's Narcissist Recovery Podcast) or listen to music that makes you feel more connected with yourself (Men's Mental Health Playlist - spotify). 

If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, consider using the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat online to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. You can reach a specialized LGBTQI+ affirming counselor by texting “Q” to 988 or by calling 988 and pressing “3.” Learn more: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  (disponible en español )

If you are a veteran, consider using the Veterans Crisis Line. Call 988, then press “1.” You can also text 838255 or chat online . The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24-hour, confidential resource that connects veterans with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans and those who support them, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.Learn more: Veterans Crisis Line  (disponible en español )

Podcasts to consider listening to: 

• On Purpose with Jay Shetty (one of my favs)  
• Not Quite Zen with Tony Hardman 
• Narcissist Recovery Podcast (one of my favs)  
• The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych  
• All Black Men Need Therapy 

If you are not a man (or in need of the resources listed above), well I hope we can do better about supporting the men in our lives because none of us can be our best selves without a community of people who love and care for us. I don't mean that in a self sacrifice type of way... I just genuinely believe we can all do a little better about letting men express themselves, find resources and not give into the toxic masculinity many of us subconsciously set the circumstances for. Let the men in your life CRY and express their emotions through vulnerability without judgment. Ask the men in your life what you can do to support them when the burdens of life feel too heavy to carry... they should not have to carry them alone.

Also, I’m a HUGE fan of music & would also suggest looking for playlists that help you blow stem, feel connected to others & to yourself! 

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In this episode, I talk about the acceptance of 'becoming'. Respecting the hard work I've put in to heal and moving on. Recognizing that by refusing to regress into old patterns. I'm making space for new possibilities... 
I said none of that but that's how it feels! 

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In this episode, Sierra and I explore attachment theory! Discovering attachment styles can help you better understand how you relate to others and how to improve it. Sierra gives us a Psyc 101 lesson on each of the 4 attachment styles (secure, avoidant, anxious and fearful/ambivalent attachments) and talk about what forming a secure successful attachment could look like.   

Finding out what your attachment style may be can be as easy as asking yourself 2 questions. 
(1) Do I have a positive or negative view of myself?
(2) Do I have a positive or negative view of other people?  

• more deeply the question is asking who you can trust, who you depend on the most to produce positive outcomes or sooth you. During the interview I mentioned a visual I was using to track my conversation which can be found here - a model developed psychologists Kim Bartholomew & Leonard Horowitz! 

I also bought up a curiosity about co-dependent relationships and their correlation with anxious attachment styles here is an article to learn more Co-Dependency and Attachment Style by Evolve Therapy. 

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TRIGGER WARNING mentions of sexual assault and suicidal ideation. If you are in need of help please reach out to your community, the National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 or for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 988. 

This is an incredibly vulnerable, expansive and radical Tiny Awakenings! I am speaking my truth from my heart to yours. Thank you so much for listening and sharing personal moments with me.   

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In this Tiny Awakening, I explore what lead me to seek a care team, the characteristics and roles my care team plays in my life! 

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In this episode, Mona and I talk about how to find a therapist, when to pivot therapists, adding to your care team and why it's important to STICK WITH IT! 

Where to find the Therapist for You: 

• Therapy For Black Girls 
• BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today 
• Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor - Psychology Today 
• Therapist Finder 
• Get Anxiety & Depression Help Online | Brightside 
• Couples & Individual Therapists

Follow the show & reach out to me @tiny.awakenings on IG! 

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Your full humanity deserves to take up space in any room, in any conversation, in any space you take up. I hope you all come to this episodes with all of yourselves and I will try my best to do the same! To take up this space I have created for myself & my guests AUTHENTICALLY! Tiny Awakenings is no place for shame & I hope you hear parts of yourself & your journey in these episodes. Welcome to Season 2! 

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Catch up before Season 2 launches, MARCH 26TH! 

ALL Episodes are highlighted in some way but I gave recaps of:  

• Ep.2 Lost in Love (feat. Leah Johnson) 
• Ep.9 Rest is Resistance (feat, Nikita Burks-Hale) 
• Ep.3 Put Down the Blunt & Walk Away from the Wine (feat. Aaron Yearwood) 
• Ep.12 Behind Daciae’s Music & Process (feat. DACIAE) 
• Ep.1 Internalized Racism & Implicit Bais (feat. Dr. Clarence Spicer)  
• Ep.10 The Professional imposter (feat. Jesseca Crawford) 
• Ep.4 Feminists & Gender in the Academy (feat. Dr. Kris De Welde) 
• Ep.5 The Fall of Critical Thought & the Rise of Anti-Trans Legislation (feat. Vanity Deterville) 
• Ep.8 Young, Insecure & Ambitious (feat. Kelsey Dixon) 

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