In this week's episode we are talking about toxic positivity.

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In this conversation, Kyira Wackett and Lyndsey Getty discuss the importance of thoughts and how they impact our lives. They explore the concept of overthinking and how it can be unproductive. They also discuss the role of core beliefs and how they shape our thoughts and behaviors. The conversation highlights the need for self-awareness and self-compassion in managing our thoughts. They emphasize the importance of focusing on thoughts and having conversations about them to improve mental well-being. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the power of thoughts and the impact they have on our lives. In this conversation, Lyndsey Getty and Kyira Wackett discuss the importance of understanding and managing our thoughts. They explore the concept of unproductive thoughts and how they can negatively impact our lives. They also delve into the idea of intrusive thoughts and how to navigate them. The conversation emphasizes the need to recognize that we are not defined by our thoughts and that we have the power to restructure our thinking patterns. Lyndsey shares insights from her book, 'Overthink,' which offers a thought-based approach to personal development.

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Lyndsey Getty is an author, researcher and TEDx speaker dedicated to bridging the gap between mental wellness education and practical implementation. Developing effective strategies, she empowers others to improve their quality of life by improving the quality of their thoughts. The perspectives and methods she imparts are derived from her experience of overcoming c-PTSD, depression, and anxiety. A survivor of domestic violence, she adopts a trauma-informed approach and takes pride in not only teaching revolutionary methods but also serving as living proof of their efficacy.

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In this episode, host Kyira Wackett and guest Bri Wilkerson discuss shame in relation to body image and weight. They share their personal experiences and explore the societal pressures and messages that contribute to body shame. They also discuss the importance of self-acceptance and the ongoing work of shame resilience. The conversation touches on topics such as control, achievement, and the impact of motherhood on body image. Overall, the episode highlights the need to challenge societal norms and cultivate a positive relationship with our bodies. In this conversation, Brianna and Kyira discuss their struggles with body image and the pressure to conform to societal standards. They explore the impact of shame and the importance of self-acceptance. They also discuss the role of numbers, such as weight and grades, in measuring self-worth. They emphasize the need to prioritize values over metrics and to embrace wonder and curiosity in life. Brianna shares her journey of learning to love herself and the importance of modeling self-love for her children. They conclude by encouraging listeners to be kind to themselves and to focus on one small step towards self-love.

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Brianna Wilkerson is a Holistic Health Coach, essential oils fanatic, fitness instructor, podcast host, wife and momma, and matcha tea lover. She helps busy mommas prioritize their health & self-care so they can feel healthy, strong and confident no matter what season of motherhood they are in. She also helps moms use natural solutions like essential oils to care for their health, home and family.

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In this week's episode we are talking about confidence - what it is, what makes it hard to cultivate it and what we can do about it.

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In this episode, Jenna Zeihen, who lives with mast cell activation syndrome, discusses the impact of chronic illness on identity and the challenges of finding oneself amidst it. The conversation explores trauma bonds within the chronic illness community, the unique loneliness experienced by those who don't fit into the healthy world or the chronically ill community, and the emotional complexities of living with a chronic illness. Jenna explains mast cell activation syndrome in simple terms, using the analogy of bath bombs, and shares her journey of seeking a diagnosis and the biases she encountered within the medical system. Jenna Zeihen shares her journey of living with a chronic illness and finding her identity amidst the challenges. She discusses her struggles with gastrointestinal problems, getting diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome, and the impact of medical trauma on her mental health. Jenna talks about sharing stories and finding support within the 'sick chick' community. She also highlights the need to let go of guilt and apologize for her illness and offers words of encouragement for her future self and others facing similar challenges.

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My name is Jenna Zeihen, I am a social media marketer, entrepreneur, founder, and director of Soul Space LLC, a workshop-based access point offering free workshops to adults that center around the power of human connection, former Miss America girly, and I am a formula dependant 25-year-old with a condition called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. I am passionate about ll things creative, I am an avid journaler (25+ volumes of Jenna!) I also talk about my struggles with ADHD/OCD, and I just freakin love people. :)

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In this conversation, Kyira and Stacey discuss the topic of narcissism. They explore the definition of narcissism and how it is often misunderstood. They also discuss the development of narcissism and its relationship to trauma. Stacey explains that narcissism is a spectrum and that everyone has the capacity for narcissistic traits at times. They also talk about the challenges of working with individuals with narcissistic personality disorder in therapy and the importance of focusing on patterns and self-awareness in healing from narcissistic relationships. In this conversation, Stacey and Kyira discuss the importance of setting boundaries and taking care of oneself in relationships with narcissistic individuals. They explore the concept of being an empath and how it can lead to projecting one's own trauma and anxiety onto others. They emphasize the need to differentiate between one's own feelings and the reality of the situation. Stacey highlights the importance of creating boundaries to protect one's own energy and emotions. They also discuss the challenges of setting boundaries and the fear of abandonment that can arise. Stacey provides insights on healing from narcissistic wounding and suggests starting with understanding one's attachment blueprint and conditioning. She also mentions her book, 'Heart Wide Open,' as a resource for self-recovery from narcissistic wounding.

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Stacey is a seasoned psychotherapist trained in EMDR with niched expertise in narcissism. Stacey centers her work around what she calls the “Shame/Vulnerability Vortex”. Her mission is to help empaths and sensitive people become empowered because the world needs them.

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Raise your hand if as a kid it was worse to be told you disappointed your parents than to have them be mad at you?

Interesting how that has worked out huh? We have all been conditioned — by our parents, teachers, friends — to do whatever we can, at all costs to avoid both letting others down and the feeling we get if we let them down. We run, hide, become YES people and avoid conflict, asserting ourselves and setting boundaries to protect against others’ disappointment. It's time we shift our relationship with disappointment.

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Check out the first monthly recap episode reflecting on the episodes posted this month and key takeaways. Let us know in the comments what are yours!

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Another powerful episode with an incredible guest, Emily Cleghorn. Today’s episode was all about childhood trauma and what it looks like to heal from it once we too, enter the role of parenthood. Childhood trauma doesn't just disappear as we age; it often re-emerges, especially when we find ourselves in the role of a parent. The stressors of parenting can trigger old wounds, bringing up unresolved feelings and behaviors we thought were long behind us. This not only affects us but can also impact our children, perpetuating a cycle that many of us are determined to break. Addressing this trauma is crucial, not only for our own healing but to ensure we provide a nurturing environment for our children.

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Emily Cleghorn is an award-winning Trauma Recovery Coach, author, podcaster and inspirational speaker on a mission to support trauma-surviving mamas to navigate triggers and tantrums as they heal their childhood trauma in the midst of parenting. Passionate about creating positive ripples for generations to come, Emily shares her powerful story of overcoming the veil her own trauma had placed over her life to inspire audiences and readers that they too can achieve peace and healing.

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In this episode, host Kyira Wackett and guest Lisa Goldberg discuss the connection between shame, emotional eating, and our bodies. They explore the roots of shame, the impact of emotional eating, and practical strategies to break free from its grip. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding emotional eating as a coping mechanism that often stems from childhood experiences and learned behaviors. They also address the dieter's mindset and the false beliefs around weight loss that contribute to the shame cycle. Ultimately, they emphasize the need to go deeper and uncover the root causes of emotional eating to create lasting change. In this conversation, Lisa Goldberg and Kyira Wackett discuss the challenges of emotional eating and the importance of mindset change in creating lasting weight loss. They explore the patterns and triggers that lead to emotional eating, as well as the self-judgment and lack of self-trust that often accompany it. They emphasize the need to listen to the thoughts and beliefs that drive our actions and to replace irrational thoughts with rational ones. They also highlight the importance of reconnecting with our bodies, prioritizing self-care, and designing a fulfilling life. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to embrace imperfection and focus on sustainable change rather than quick fixes.

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Lisa Goldberg is a nutritionist, mindset and weight loss expert with a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Lisa has been coaching high achieving women to lasting weight loss for over 20 years. Her work focuses on teaching her clients how to break their self-sabotaging eating patterns and change their relationship with food by making cognitive habit and behavioral changes. Through this work they lose their unwanted weight and know how to keep it off for good.

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