Tough Love & Coffee

In this episode, Stasia & C.T. welcome the blogger of www.Depressive’sWar.com, Navy Laurence, from Temecula, CA. Navy shares with us her struggles with depression from the early age of 4, how she dismantled & overcame her depression and how she wants to help reduce the stigma of mental health. Also in this episode we will define depression, present some fast stats on depression and share some of the signs and symptoms of depression. Navy will share her journey in depression and will share her tips and strategies that could help you, or someone you know and love, manage depression. And, as always, we will spoon out some heaps of tough love. So, find a quiet spot, put in your earbuds and have a listen. Coffee is served. ☕️

Did You Know? February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! If not, that’s OK...This was something new that Stasia & C.T. just recently learned also! So, the ladies did some research and found SO much info that they decided to share with not only teens, but parents as well. In this episode, the gals share a few stats of teen dating & the benefits of healthy teen dating. They define teen dating violence, give you the stats of teen dating violence and equip you with some warning signs of teen dating abuse. They also discuss the risk factors that contribute to teen dating violence, as well as list the signs a boyfriend or girlfriend is emotionally abusive. They will empower you by sharing some ways to prevent teen dating violence, and tell you what you can do if you suspect your teen, or one you might know, is being abused in their relationship. And, as always, they dish out a heaping spoonful of tough love. To show their support of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, all posts regarding this topic will include the hashtag #1thing. Stasia & C.T. encourage you to participate and support by using the hashtag as well! So, find a quiet spot, put in your earbuds and have a listen. Coffee is served ☕️

The Juicy Scoop On Affairs got such rave reviews and feedback, so Stasia & C.T. weigh in on some juicy celebrity affairs, talk about C.T.’s experiences with affairs, what she learned from their last episode, and end with the juiciest topic on everyone’s mind right now: Will Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt reunite? And SHOULD they reunite? So find a quiet spot, put in your earbuds and have a listen. Coffee (with a heaping spoonful of gossip) is served. ☕️

Fresh off the heels of Super Bowl LIV, Stasia and C.T. have a spicy discussion on the first-ever all Latina halftime performance by Shakira & Jlo. In this episode, the girls present some facts behind the Super Bowl LIV (54) Halftime Show and discuss what people had to say about the show, from Facebook to TV talk shows, news articles and even other celebrities. They share what Shakira & Jlo said about their performance, as well as give their own opinions on the performance. And, as always, the girls spoon out heaps of tough love. So find a quiet spot, put in your earbuds and have a listen. Coffee is served. ☕️

Coming at you from Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House located at the Bernardo Winery in sunny San Diego, CA, Stasia & C.T. bring your the juicy scoop on affairs. In this episode, the girls will define an affair, y’all about the 5 types of affairs and give some insights on why people have an affair. They will also give you some surprising statistics about infidelity, and also talk about the rates of divorce for adultery and infidelity. They give you some advice on how to get over an affair based on experts in the field and share their own personal experiences with infidelity, both directly and indirectly, and the impact it had on them. And, as always, they dish out a heaping spoonful of tough love. So find a quiet spot, put in your earbuds and have a listen. Coffee is served.

How do you approach self improvement? Do you support or sabotaged others who work on themselves in order to improve their health & well-being? What are you doing to work on YOUR health & well-being? Are you doing anything toward self improvement? In this episode, Stasia & C.T. discuss how self improvement is the new “sexy”. Listen in as they define Self Awareness and give tips on how to handle people who support or don’t support your efforts. They also talk about what they do, and what others are doing, to always improve on weaknesses in their lives. They discuss Shame, what it is and how to get over that feeling within yourself. And, as always, you’ll get positive dose of Tough Love. Find a quiet spot, put in your earbuds and have a listen. Coffee is served ☕️

Welcome to Season 2!! 🎉 In the first episode of the season, Stasia & C.T. sit down with Dr. Rachel Hamel, DC to discuss your brain and how it plays a huge role in not only your mental health, but your PHYSICAL health as well! Dr. Hamel is a certified craniopath and is considered an expert in the brain field for her knowledge of brain function. Besides craniopothy, Dr. Hamel also specializes in neurologic rehabilitation, light therapy, stress management, emotional healing and genetic based nutrition to help people of all ages achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Last, but not least, Dr. Hamel is also a speaker, published researcher and is currently writing her first book on brain health! In today’s episode we will share some interesting brain facts, touch on how physical trauma to the head and body can cause emotional dysfunction and discuss how emotional stress can cause physical symptoms in your body. We’ll also learn about Dr. Hamel’s personal health journey that inspired her vocation and hear her tips on how to achieve optimal brain health and total well-being.

Stasia & CT are back at Rosie’s Cafe in Escondido: Rosie was in a horrible motorcycle accident and the girls wanted to support her in anyway possible. So, I’m this episode, Stasia & CT reflect on 2019. They share a little history on New Years resolutions. They review 10 of the most common NY resolutions, the statistics & America’s top NY resolutions for 2020. They give you tips on how to follow through on your resolutions and share their takes on resolutions. And, as always, they end the episode with a healthy dose of TLC.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year...or is it? For some, the holiday season can be the hardest time of year- mentally, emotionally and especially financially. While some people look forward to tree trimming, cookie swaps, ugly sweater contests & caroling, others associate the season with loneliness, gift-giving pressure, unrealistic expectations & debt. I this episode, CT & Stasia broadcast fro Rosie’s Diner in the heart of downtown Escondido, CA! Listen in as they define the “holiday blues” & share the statistics behind holiday blues & depression. They will explore the causes of holiday blues & explain the difference between the blues & depression. They also share tips for coping with holiday stress and, of course, soon healthy doses of Tough Love to help the season be merry and bright... for you AND those around you. Happy Holidays from Tough Love and Coffee ❤️

Podcasting from The Florence in San Diego, C.T. & Stasia talk about what it’s like to leave an abusive relationship. They cover facts on domestic violence, & the challenges of leaving an abusive relationship. The girls talk about the five stages (Yes...FIVE!) of leaving a domestic violent relationship as the effects DV can have on a woman. (and a man!) Stasia gives some insight in what life was like for her after leaving her abusive marriage and gives some tips on how to keep you safer when you’re in the stage of leaving the relationship. And, as always, the ladies dish out their spoonful of Tough Love. Grab a comfy spot and take a listen. Coffee is served.