This weekly podcast will be used to create awareness around Mental Health and Wellness in the Black Community and in general for all people. The objective is to break the silence, end the stigma and break cycles as we progress through the journey of healing and growing. A new episode will be available every Friday evening.

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This episode is about comparing and contrasting the subconscious mind and conscious mind, so you understand the difference between the two, because most of the time we&#39;re living on autopilot. https://www.karishma-sharma.com/https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+to+do+the+work+dr.+nicole+lepera&amp;crid=JXSIZ29NLIKV&amp;sprefix=How+t%2Caps%2C186&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_5https://www.amazon.com/s?k=what+happened+to+you+book+by+oprah&amp;crid=18GQJQTCFZG3X&amp;sprefix=What+ha%2Caps%2C181&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_7

Subconscious Mind Vs. Conscious Mind (Season 1 Finale)  Season 2 Coming Soon!

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This episode is about practicing self-forgiveness, so you can separate who you are from the mistakes you have made. In addition, learn from your experience and continue to grow. Article:http://www.keirbradycounseling.com/self-forgiveness/

Self-Forgiveness

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This episode is about reflecting on being an empath and getting down to the root cause of that conditioning, so you can heal and shift from being disempowered to empowered.

Self-Reflection

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This episode is about the importance of taking a break from it all to rest and protect your Mental Health. We can&#39;t pour into others when we&#39;re emotionally and mentally drained.

It's OK to take a break

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This episode is about the importance of having self-compassion and being kind to yourself. The following is discussed: Kristin Neff, PHDSelf-CompassionThe Proven Power of being kind to yourselfhttps://positivepsychology.com/self-compassion-5-steps/

Self-Compassion (Rebroadcast)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/3/25/21/906b1b2a-7f34-47c8-a8c8-36416ba4b1cc_heal-and-grow_self_love_part_1.mp3

This episode is about self-love being a commitment and daily choice you make for yourself.

Self-Love

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/3/18/20/1b768517-2618-4b50-98d7-731d670a0926_heal-and-grow_kirk_frankin.mp3

This episode is a recap of Kirk Franklin and his estranged son&#39;s story and the correlation to potential Covert Narcissistic Abuse.

Recap of Kirk Franklin and estranged son's story. Part-2 (Example of "potential" Covert Narcissistic Abuse)

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This episode is a recap of the Meghan Markle &amp; Prince Harry interview with Oprah Winfrey and the correlation to Covert Narcissistic Emotional and Psychological abuse from a narcissistic family.

Recap of Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Interview with Oprah. Part-1 (Example of Covert Narcissistic Emotional & Psychological Abuse)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/3/4/19/693b29ac-7dfd-4f5a-b43a-a8a54f995a54_heal-and-grow_manipulate_me_not.mp3

This episode is an interview with author Erica F. Smith of the book Manipulate Me Not. The process of overcoming trauma and becoming triumphant is discussed. Book can be purchased on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/MANIPULATE-ME-NOT-TRAUMA-TRIUMPHANT/dp/B08NF32G4M/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1AQGEXJ5NEFCM&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=manipulate+me+not&amp;qid=1614886901&amp;sprefix=Manipulate%2Caps%2C175&amp;sr=8-2

Manipulate Me Not

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This episode talks about one-sided relationships and how at times we are holding on to the &#34;idea&#34; of how things should be instead of accepting reality.

Don't be afraid of losing what you never had.

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/2/19/17/0f6d85c3-a3e1-483d-93d5-62a4257d7bc0_heal-and-grow_mistakes_and_success.mp3

This episode is about seeing failures and mistakes from a different perspective and how they&#39;re a stepping-stone for success and growth.

Failures and Mistakes are important for success.

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/2/10/22/b9d4ebda-6092-4aee-b065-05010c7a45d4_heal-and-grow_responding_vs_reacting.mp3

This episode is about understanding the difference between a reaction and a response. Also, the importance of knowing where your power lies. The following is discussed: <ol><li>Reactive Abuse</li><li>Tips to improve your ability to respond instead of react.</li></ol> https://breakthesilencedv.org/reactive-abuse-what-it-is-and-why-abusers-rely-on-it/ https://kgdiversity.com/a-blueprint-for-transforming-reactions-vs-responses/#:~:text=Responding%2C%20while%20technically%20a%20reaction,emotional%2C%20responding%20is%20emotional%20intelligence

Reacting vs. Responding

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This episode is about embracing a milestone birthday and implementing certain strategies in this new season of life that will create balance &amp; harmony.

Finding Balance & Harmony

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This episode is about coping with the loss of a loved one and allowing yourself to feel the wave of emotions that will come and go throughout your journey. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/grief-whats-normal-whats-not-and-13-tips-to-get-through-it/

How to cope with grief.

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This is a rebroadcast episode. The host introduces herself and talks about properly identifying trauma, so you don&#39;t invalidate and/or minimize your own experience.

What is Trauma? (Rebroadcast)

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This episode is about the importance of having self-compassion and being kind to yourself. The following is discussed: Kristin Neff, PHDSelf-CompassionThe Proven Power of being kind to yourself https://positivepsychology.com/self-compassion-5-steps/ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_five_myths_of_self_compassion

Self-Compassion

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This episode is about the importance of listening to your inner voice and allowing it to guide and protect you. Do not question it.

Stop questioning your inner voice.

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This episode is about learning how to create healthy relationships through implementing boundaries. The content created by Therapist, Writer, Author and Boundaries Expert Nedra Glover Tawwab is discussed. &#34;Set boundaries find peace&#34; www.nedratawwab.com

Boundaries

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This episode is about 2020 in review and some of the highs and lows experienced in the year are discussed.

2020 Highs & Lows

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This episode is about overcoming Holiday Blues due to COVID-19, grieving a loss of a loved one or feeling like an outcast in your family. The following is discussed: <ul><li>Relatives vs. Family.</li><li>Tips on how to combat holiday depression/anxiety.</li><li>The true meaning of Christmas.</li></ul>

How to manage Holiday Blues

This weekly podcast will be used to create awareness around Mental Health and Wellness in the Black Community and in general for all people. The objective is to break the silence, end the stigma and break cycles as we progress through the journey of healing and growing. A new episode will be available every Friday evening.