The psychology of revenge is the study of the mental processes and motivation behind seeking retaliation for a percieved wrong. This episodes explore and explains the negative emotions associated with vengence,  alternative interventions and triump in overcoming the need to seek revenge

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Feeling not good enough is more common than you would think.  Influenced by many factors and experiences. This episode empowers the listener on how to effectively deal with negative thoughts and recognize inner strength. 

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Betrayal involves the act of someone violating your trust in them. This episode of discusses acts of betrayal and the emotional sequela. 

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Most everyone has experienced a fleeting feeling of loneliness on occasion. 
Transient loneliness is a short-term, fleeting feeling of loneliness.
Chronic loneliness is generally correlated with negative effects.
The holidays are a lonely time of year for many.
Perhaps this is due to a lack of connection, distress, relationship quality, FOMO on social media, and so much more.
This episode examines the impact of emotional loneliness and what to do next.
Recognize your feelings and plan ahead to combat your loneliness.
Try to connect to a friend or family member at least once/day.
Reach out for therapeutic intervention to help establish new connections to people or what you enjoy doing.
Pay attention to children who are isolated.

By getting the help you need for chronic loneliness, you will have the strength to get through this.





*** The National Suicide Crisis phone number is :  Dial 988

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

This is time of year is when conflict may come to a head...with our friends, family, at work, and in so many other areas.  Conflict arises out of poor communication. It is driven by emotions and personal experience. As the Holiday seasons create time for family gathering it is important to be aware of personal triggers, and stressors that can contribute to conflict.  

Positivity in communication is key when dealing with difficult relationships especially around the holiday season when stress is at an all time high.  

Help avoid conflict by keeping your emotions at check and walking away from the situation if that is what is necessary.

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

It is the human experience to worry. 
Starting in childhood and continuing through out the life cycle, we tend to anticipate future events.  Worry is caused by the anticipation of future negative events. This podcast addresses the physical and emotional impact of a prolonged feeling of uneasiness and worries. 
Learn strategies we discuss to manage your worry and create positivity for your well-being. 

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Common to everyone is the need to feel love and a sense of connection.
This episode brings into awareness how physical changes and interpersonal events can place a strain on  relationships.

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Celebrating 30 Episodes of What Should I Do Next!
This dynamic episode addresses the importance of  examining our inner strengths and overall well being.
You can realize you have to look at your spiritual being to get you through times of stress.
 Reflect on your accomplishments.  Be a role model to your children both spiritually and with how you handle life's challenges.

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Envy may negatively affect the closeness and satisfaction of interpersonal and family relationships.
Those unpleasant feelings can be either motivators or give someone malicious intent or resentment.
Envy or jealously has origins in low self esteem.  There is typically a strong dislike or hatred. It could result in bullying, cyber-bulling and other negative behaviors.
It can be a very unhealthy feeling...also affecting one's physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. 
This podcast helps us to recognize and address feelings of envy and how to overcome them.

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Quality of life is a relative term using health, financial status and position as indicators of a good life. 
Today, societal disarray, economic challenges and personal stressors cause us to redefine "the good life."
By having a positive outlook, managing stressors, and doing what you love, your quality of life can be greatly improved.
We have to learn to have joy, faith, hope, peace, and belief in a higher being to help us improve our quality of life.

What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist