The holidays can feel heavy when you're grieving, missing someone, or moving through life transitions. In this episode, Dr. Niesha expounds on what gratitude looks like during the difficult moments during the holidays. She provides gentle tools, grounding practices, and ways to find small moments of gratitude, even when the season is hard! Give yourself permission to feel everything! Let gratitude be soft and healing.

Look, take what you need from this episode and leave what you can't. Move through this season at your own pace and be okay with it. If the holidays feel heavier this year, remember you are not alone.

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In this episode, Dr. Niesha sits down with her good friend Patricia Perry, who's been celibate for over 30 plus years. Can you believe it....over three decades of celibacy and consciously choosing not to have sex! Whooo....! You will here about what led to this decision for Patricia. How it shaped her life, and what people get wrong about choosing a sex-free path. Whether you are a woman, a man, curious, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this is a conversation worth hearing. Whether you associate celibacy with religion, self-discipline, healing, or just something you've never really understood, this conversation might challenge what you think you know. So dive in and get into it and keep an open mind.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in this powerful episode, Dr. Niesha is honored to share the voice of Shalanda Layton, Mechanical Engineer, and CEO of Charmed & Chosen, Inc; a breast cancer survivor whose story is one of courage, faith, resilience, and unwavering hope.

From the moment of diagnosis to the challenges of treatment- and everything in between-- Shalanda takes us through the emotional and physical journey of fighting breast cancer, and how her crazy faith, forgiveness, sowing, love, and support contributed to her healing.

Whether you've been personally affected by cancer or are here to listen and learn, this episode shines a light on what it means to not only survive, but thrive and be an overcomer, and advocate for awareness. Look y'all it's more than the pink ribbon. This month is about real people, with real battles, and the reel need for detection, support, and research. Take a seat and tune in.

Please support Charmed & Chosen's current project for their mobile unit that will be used to transport youth to and from their program. As well as to take their services to communities to mentor and support youth. Send donations via Zelle to [email protected] or mail check payments to 1400 Easton Dr. Ste. 128, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

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Life doesn't always follow a straight path. But what about when you detour from the path intentionally and make things more complicated for yourself. In this episode Dr. Niesha, sits with her friend and Life Coach and upcoming Therapist, Miriam Popp. To explore the upredictiable, twists, turns, and total curveballs that she pitched in her own life. From unexpected losses to life-changing opportunities in disguise. They dive deep into the resilence, growth, and perspective that emerged for Miriam from navigating through the chaos. Whether you are in the middle of a personal detour or just looking for a dose of inspiriration, this conversation reminds us that it's not about us pitching the curveballs or avoiding them- but learning how to hit them and produce progress and growth.

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In this deeply important episode, Dr. Niesha opens up a conversation about suicide prevention — exploring the warning signs, the emotional weight many carry in silence, and the truth behind suicidal ideations. Suicide isn't always about wanting to die; often, it's about not knowing how to keep living through unbearable pain. Dr. Niesha breaks down common misconceptions, share insights from a mental health yet human perspective and discusses how to support someone who may be struggling. If you or someone you love feels lost in the dark, this episode is a reminder: there is help, there is hope, and you are not alone. So take a minute and share this space with Dr. Niesha and cling to the light of hope.

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In this episode, Dr. Niesha dives into the powerful (and often misunderstood) world of boundaries. What are they, why do we struggle with them, and how can we set them without guilt and feeling the need to apologize? Whether you're navigating relationships, work, or personal growth, healthy boundaries are essential for peace, clarity, and self-respect. Tune in for practical tools, real talk, and a fresh perspective on setting boundaries — without burning bridges and feeling confident in protecting your peace.

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"Time is non-refundable. Use it with intention.' is a powerful reminder of the finite nature of life and the importance of conscious living. Time is the one resource we all have in equal measure each day—24 hours 7 days a week—and once it's spent, it's gone. You can't return it, pause it, save it for later, and there is no do over. Unlike money, energy, or possessions, time cannot be replenished. Every moment that passes is a moment you'll never get back. In this episode Dr. Niesha enlightens us on how to use time with intention and to live deliberately, on purpose, with healthy boundaries. Learning to align our actions with our values, priorities, and long-term goals. Being intentional is choosing how we spend our hours—rather than letting them slip by in distraction, obligation, or routine. Let this episdoe push you to live more intentionally.

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June is recognized as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, Dr. Niesha celebrates men for showing up and highlights the importance of embracing emotions and prioritizing mental well-being. The episode brings attention to the unique mental health challenges that men face, aiming to reduce the stigma that often prevents them from seeking help. It encourages open conversations about emotions, stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide, while promoting better access to resources and support systems.

Despite facing emotional struggles, men are statistically less likely than women to seek help due to societal stigma and traditional views of masculinity that discourage vulnerability. This has contributed to significantly higher suicide rates among men in many parts of the world. Dr. Niesha emphasizes the need to normalize therapy and mental health care.

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Crying is an essential part of the healing journey, supported by psychological, emotional, and physiological reasons. It allows for the release of pent-up emotions—grief, anger, sadness, frustration, even relief. When emotions are bottled up, they can lead to emotional numbness or manifest physically through tension, fatigue, or burnout. Crying offers a powerful form of catharsis, helping us fully process what we feel.

In this episode, Dr. Niesha is joined by author, playwriter, and lived-experience expert Lenora McClellan, who shares her powerful story of transformation. Once taught to suppress her tears, Lenora now embraces crying as a source of healing. Through her own pain and breakthrough, she discovered that her tears held the key to recovery—and today, she uses her testimony to help others find healing through their own tears through written expression in her books and poetry.

During difficult times, we often become disconnected from our emotional reality. Crying helps us reconnect—with ourselves, our needs, and our truth.

Tune in—and allow yourself the space to be vulnerable. Lean in, cry, and cry some more. Healing begins there.

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Healing is a deeply personal and ongoing journey that takes time, and this process often requires us to be transparent and honest with our truths. It can be painful to face and address the emotions and feelings we've suppressed or ignored for so long, because—it hurts to heal. In this episode, Dr. Niesha delves into the topic of trauma, explaining what it looks like and why it hurts. She explores the reasons why healing hurts and can be painful and offers helpful tools and strategies for navigating the process. Tune in to this episode for encouragement to confront your difficult truths and take the next step in your healing journey. Let it inspire you with the strength and courage to heal and move towards wholeness! You Got This!

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