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Mental SnacksS4 Ep 176 "Breaking Barriers: Mental Health and Brotherhood in Running" Featuring Evan MitchellIn this enlightening episode of Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, we delve into the profound journey of mental health and the importance of community support. Claiborne is joined by his brother from Black Men Run, Evan Mitchell, who shares his transformative experiences with therapy and the impact it has had on his life. Together, they explore the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly within the Black community, and discuss the crucial role of vulnerability in healing. ••• Evan reflects on his five-year journey with therapy, emphasizing the significance of accountability and self-awareness in personal growth. He recounts how his initial struggles led hi...2025-05-081h 12Mental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S4 Ep 175 W/ Darrren Estrella "Reconnecting and Reviving: A Journey of Healing and GrowthWelcome back to a brand new season of Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where meaningful conversations pave the way for healing and self-discovery. In this episode, Claiborne reconnects with his brother Darren after a long hiatus, diving deep into their personal journeys over the past couple of years. Together, they explore the importance of mental health, self-love, and the transformative power of community. ••• Darren shares his candid reflections on navigating life post-breakup, emphasizing the need for healing and growth before jumping into new relationships. He discusses the concept of living versus merely existing, encouraging listeners to break...2025-05-0143 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 173 'Running Into New Beginnings: Embracing the Half Marathon Journey at 52'In this episode of Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, Claiborne shares his inspiring journey of training for his first half marathon at the age of 52. ••• Discover how he transitioned from being indifferent about running to embracing a newfound passion, fueled by camaraderie and support from the Black Men Run San Diego chapter. ••• Claiborne reflects on his past experiences with running, the challenges he faced, and the health hurdles that almost derailed his journey. ••• He emphasizes the importance of positive thinking, community support, and setting realistic goals, encouraging listeners to push through obstacles and embrace their potential. •...2025-03-0146 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 172 "New Week, New Opportunities: Crafting a Joyful JourneyGreetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you'll find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma. ••• In today's episode, Claiborne brings a refreshing perspective on how to embrace Mondays with enthusiasm and positivity. Discover how the start of a new week can be a gateway to new opportunities, challenges, and adventures with your support crew. ••• Claiborne encourages listeners to shake off the Monday blues and embrace a fresh start with open arms, knowing that together, we can tackle any obstacles. ••• Learn how to sprinkle laughter, joy, and positive energy throughout your day, transforming Monda...2025-01-0601 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 171 "Persistence Pays Off: The Transformative Power of Consistent ActionGreetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you'll find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma. ••• In today's episode, Claiborne explores the transformative power of consistency. Discover how success isn't about big, dramatic leaps but rather the small, steady steps you take every day. ••• Claiborne shares the metaphor of water carving its way through rock, illustrating how persistence and consistency turn ordinary efforts into extraordinary results. ••• Learn how consistency doesn't demand perfection, just progress. It's about showing up even when you don't feel like it and pushing forward even when results aren't immediate. ••• Claiborne emphasizes tha...2024-11-1301 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 170 "Resilience in Adversity: Discovering Your True PotentialGreetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne
Jackson, where you'll find mindful conversations to assist with healing caused
by generational trauma and embracing
challenges while fueling our growth. ••• In today's episode, Claiborne delves
into a topic universal to us all: challenges. Discover how setbacks, obstacles,
disappointments, or even personal crises can shape our character and determine
our level of success. ••• Claiborne emphasizes that challenges are not meant to
defeat us but to refine us, presenting opportunities for growth. ••• Learn how
facing adversity forces us to step outside our comfort zones, think critically,
and develop new skills, ultimately revealing our true...2024-10-0202 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 169 "The Power of a Smile: Spreading Positivity One Grin at a TimeWelcome back to another heartwarming episode of Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson! In today's episode, Claiborne dives deep into the profound impact of a simple smile and its power to transform lives. ••• Discover how a smile, though small, can act as a beacon of positivity and kindness, uplifting not only your own spirit but also those around you. ••• Claiborne emphasizes the importance of wearing your smile with pride and letting it be a source of positive energy in a world that often feels heavy. ••• Learn how to find reasons to smile, even in challenging times, by recalling joyful memories and embracing the...2024-08-1604 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 168 "Nature's Wisdom: Embracing Silence and Letting Go of Complaints
Welcome back to another invigorating episode of Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson! In this raw and unfiltered session, Claiborne shares his personal reflections during a solo morning run, revealing the profound impact of embracing silence and connecting with nature. ••• Discover the power of solitude as Claiborne recounts his journey past ducks, turtles, and birds, finding peace and gratitude in the quiet moments. ••• Learn how to shift from a mindset of constant complaining to one of appreciation, recognizing the abundance in your life and the importance of positive energy. ••• Claiborne challenges you to go a day without complaining, to se...2024-07-1308 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 167 "Monday Mastery: Plan, Care, and Conquer!Kickstart your week with a burst of positivity in this uplifting episode of Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Claiborne shares three essential steps to set the tone for a successful Monday and an energized week ahead. ••• Learn how to effectively plan your day, prioritize tasks, and set clear goals to stay focused and motivated. ••• Discover the importance of practicing self-care, from enjoying a nutritious breakfast to engaging in activities that boost your well-being and productivity. Claiborne even shares his personal morning routine, featuring steel-cut oats and a protein shake. ••• Finally, embrace the challenges that Mondays bring with a positive attitude, viewing...2024-06-1002 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 166 "Reflect, Recharge, Rise: Elevating Your Life with Self-Compassion
Unlock the power of self-love and motivation in this inspiring episode of Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today, Claiborne turns the spotlight inward, reminding us that the most important person in our lives is staring back at us in the mirror. ••• Get ready to embrace your unique worth, cultivate a positive mindset, and surround yourself with influences that uplift your spirit. ••• Learn why acknowledging your value, replacing negative self-talk with positive affirmations, and approaching challenges with resilience are crucial steps on the path to fulfillment. ••• Claiborne emphasizes the importance of self-care, not as an act of selfishness, but a...2024-05-1604 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S3💜💚 165 "Gratitude Unleashed: Awakening to Appreciation and Positive Vibes
In today's heartfelt episode of Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, we delve into the profound gratitude for the gift of awakening. Claiborne shares a powerful message of thanks, encouraging us to spread warmth and acknowledgment to those around us, potentially sparking a transformative moment in someone's life. ••• Embrace this call to action, to keep pushing for the positive and striving for greatness, knowing that you are valued, cherished, and deeply appreciated. ••• Don't let this Mental Snack pass you by—subscribe and stay tuned for more nourishment of the soul. Claiborne's positive vibes...2024-05-0101 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 164"Greatness By Association: Lessons from a Mentor's Mastery"Dive into a new serving of wisdom on today's Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where we explore the crucial role of mentorship in the quest for greatness. Claiborne shares his personal journey of growth alongside a retiring coworker whose example of excellence in work, fatherhood, and life has left an indelible mark on him. ••• Discover the power of creative wisdom, like the unforgettable analogy of commingling milk with water, and understand why surrounding yourself with greatness is a cornerstone of success. ••• Whether it's on the court or in the office, learn why competing with the best is the pathway to achieving...2024-03-1903 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S3 EP 163 "Believe, Achieve, and Conquer: Unleashing Your Wednesday WarriorGreetings and welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma. • • • Today I need you to believe in yourself and all that you are. • • Know that there is something inside of you that is greater than any obstacle. • • I need you to rise and grind, for Wednesday is the day of endless possibilities and the perfect opportunity to chase your dreams with vigor and determination. • • • • • Embrace the challenges that come your way, for those are merely stepping stones towards your success. • • • Let every action you take on this day be a reminder to inspire and uplift others, • • for we have the power to make a positive impact in the lives of those around us. • • So let your light shine bright and let Wednesday be the day that inspires you to, uh, unleash your full potential and conquer the world with your incredible spirit. • • It2024-03-1301 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S3 EP 161 "Believe, Achieve, and Conquer: Unleashing Your Wednesday WarriorGreetings and welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
• • • On this episode Claiborne discusses how to Believe, Achieve, and Conquer Wednesday while unleashing the warrior within.
https://solo.to/mentalsnacks2024-02-2801 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 EP 158 "Feed your focus and starve your distractions"
Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne
Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
For the rest of this month, I have a favor to ask of
you. And that favor is I want you to feed your focus and starve your distractions.
It's your boy, Claiborne Jackson.
Mental snacks like comment, share,
subscribe and of course, thank you for all of your support. Positive vibes.
y'all peace.
2023-12-0701 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 EP 157 Pedal, Push, Thrive: A Journey of Consistency and Personal Growth "Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where
you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma
Join me on this episode as I push myself out of my comfort zone and learn a few valuable lessons of life and the power of positive thinking, consistency and how to overcome any obstacle .
2023-12-0513 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 EP 156 "I want you to start this week off by smiling every chance you get"I want you to start this week off by smiling every chance you get
Greetings and welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne
Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused
by generational traumas. TGIM. it's a common phrase that you probably hear a
lot, but thank God it's Monday. Yes, thank God it's Monday. And what I want you
to do is I want you to start this week off by smiling every chance you get.
From the time you wake up to the time you put your head down and go to sleep...2023-11-1302 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 EP 154 " Great Days Through Mindset"Make each day your masterpiece. Don't expect a greatday, create one
The host welcomes listeners back for another episode focused on healing from generational trauma. He encourages creating good days instead of expecting them, making each day a masterpiece. Though hard days make one stronger and bad days help appreciate good days, every day alive is a gift.
Claiborne Jackson from Mental Snacks would like to thank you for your support. If you would like to support the show hit the "support" link, it would be greatly appreciated but your are not...2023-09-2901 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 EP153 "You cannot control how people receive your energy, but you can still influence"You cannot control how people receive your energy,
but you can still influence
The host reminds listeners that they cannot control how others perceive them. He describes encountering people throughout the day who may react positively or negatively, and says that is due to what the other person is going through, not because of the listener. He encourages listeners to spread positive energy regardless of others' reactions.
Claiborne Jackson
from Mental Snacks would like to thank you for your support.If you would like to support the show, please hit the link. It...2023-09-2502 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 EP 152 " The biggest addiction "Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson where
you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational
trauma.
Let’s talk about addiction. what is one of t The biggest
addiction people have and probably don’t even know they have an addiction to
it. It is talking a about their problems and not focusing enough on their joy.
To me it seems that the more you focus on your problems, the
more problems you will ultimately have. Imagine if you took all of the energy
you pour into your problems and po...2023-09-2003 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜 💚 💜 💚 s3 ep152 "Comfortable with being Uncomfortable "Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
Today's episode is a live recorded on the spot after a great run while recovering in the car. I was so motivated and inspired to share, that I couldn't wait until I got home. I decided to put myself in an uncomfortable situation 🙃 that became comfortable 🙂. Please take a listen and hear why it's so important to get out of your comfort zone if you want to achieve greatness.
I thank you for your support and if you'd like t...2023-09-1406 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep151 " Make Adjustments , Not excuses"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where
you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational
trauma.
The host discusses making adjustments instead of excuses. He shares advice from Dr. Eric Thomas to do what you can when you can, make time for what's important, and do things as often as you're able. The host applies this to his own life, waking up early to work out and make time for important tasks before work. Even with a full-time job, he finds time to run or work on projects...2023-09-1107 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 EP150 "Your Best Friend"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where
you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational
trauma.
Gentle reminder...
Be your own best friend
Have your own back
Fight for yourself and be willing to do whatever it takes to
make you happy.
Remember Others are not responsible for your happiness but
you are.
So with that said, do
something nice for yourself. Like take a half day off from work and go for a
walk or c...2023-08-2801 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 EP149 “ Stop checking your phone”Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where
you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational
trauma.
Mental Snack of the Day… Check your mindset at least twice
as often as you check your phone or any other device that might alter your
mood.
For instance, if you were in a funky mood and searched for
things that matched. Well, now your phone's algorithm is set to that same mood.
so, the next time you pick up your phone you might be in a good or dece...2023-08-1703 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 EP148 " Mindset Monday - Believe in yourself"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
As the week begins, I want you to believe in yourself and all of your abilities and know that. you are capable of overcoming any and all obstacles that come your way as long as you treat them as opportunities for you to shine and display your greatness.
Thank you for your support and keep pushing for the positive. 2023-07-3101 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep147 " Why not believe in me?"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
If I have to believe in something, why not believe in me?
The question I have asked myself numerous times. Well, I finally answered and went all in and believed in myself to the fullest and the results have been amazing.
About 4 months ago I enrolled myself in a course with the College for Financial Planning.
...2023-07-2919 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep146 " Which excuses will you eliminate in order to reach your goals"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma. So today I got up and realized that I have been making all kinds of excuses as to why I did not want to try and run on my knee which has been giving me problems for a month and some change. Part of me realizing that I was making excuses was how weak my knee had become. I could hardly stand on it and putting pressure on it was crazy but then it hit me. My...2023-07-2308 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 145 " Friday Affirmations"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
Today is Friday
Feel Good Friday.
Friday affirmations
I choose to relax and know that everything is working out for my highest good
No matter what today or the weekend brings
I have the power to shift my thoughts and feelings to manifest better outcome.
2023-07-0801 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep143 " Remove yourself"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
Removing yourself from a being around negative energy instead of returning that same energy is growth.
As we get older hopefully we are also maturing and part of maturing is not returning negative energy when given negative energy. It took many years for me to reach this point in life but boy am I glad I am finally at this point in life ya dig. Like in traffic for instance, my thing has...2023-07-0602 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜💚💜💚S3 ep 141 " Time waits for no one"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
Mental Snack of the day is as follows
Today we've got not time, Tomorrow we'll be to tired
and the day after that We might not be here.
Stop putting things off for the next day and learn to live in the moment.
If I have learned anything since the pandemic hit, its to live for each and every moment as we are not promised another beautiful day.
Thank you for your support and have a wonderful day.2023-06-0602 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 ep140 " Improve your focus"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
Mental Snack of the day.. Dont blame the disractions. Improve your foucus.. Just take a few minutes out of the day and look at your screen usage. your phone or laptop and see where you are losing precious time in each day that you could be using to work towards your goal. Take a listen as i take a deeper dive into this topic.
Again, i thank you for your support.2023-05-0102 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜💚💜💚 S3 ep139 " Don't sink your own boat"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
So I was listening to a motivational speach by TD jakes and he said “ ships don’t sink from the water that is around them, they sink once that water gets into them. Its not what’s going on around you that causing you the problems and what your allowing to get inside of you that’s causing the problem.
See I take that to mean that no matter...2023-03-3102 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜💚💜💚 S3 ep 138“ Growth is Good”Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
#MentalSnacks 💜💚💜💚 "Growth "
So leave it to facebook memories to truly take you down memory lane. It pulled up a memory from 14 years ago when i was young and i wont say dumb but young and not to wise. I was 36 and thought i had figured out the world. I thought i had everything under control and was really doing it big. Truth i was doing it big with weight and issues as you can see in the picture if you are w...2023-03-1708 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜💚💜💚 S3 ep 137. " 5 years worth of Healing (what a difference)Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
It's been 5 year since my mom passed away. On the exact day this year I was able to take the pain I felt and redirect that energy into completely a 5k and 10k in Vegas. For those that don't think that therapy helps, please take a listen. Maybe this will inspire you to give therapy one more chance. Therapy truly saved my life.
Thank you for your support2023-03-0410 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜💚💜💚S3ep136 “ Just be kind”Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
just a friendly reminder that mental health is not something you can see. Never assume that just because somebody is smiling and or always laughing that they are not mentally and physically tired.
When i was at my lowest a lot of people thought i was perfectly fine because i would put on a mask with a big smiley face , but as soon as I was alone that mask would come off and the mental pain and suffering...2023-02-2301 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S3 ep135 💜💚💜💚 “How are you treating life?Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma. sI was talking with a random person the other day and he asked me “ hows life treating you” my response was from a book i recently read call who says you cant? You do.. as I responded saying the question is not hows life treating me but how am I treating life?
He looked a lil puzzled but then was like you know thats a good question.
See a lot of times we will say oh life is trea...2023-02-2202 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜 💚 💜 💚 S3 ep134 1/2 " How to claim your first hour"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
Your day is pretty much formed by how you spend your first hour of being awake.
When I was struggling in survival mode my first hour was split something like this
15 minutes of laying in bed mad because the alarm went off
Followed by 15 minutes of sitting on the edge of my bed saying" there's gotta be a better way. Followed by 15 to 30minutes of conversations within debating on calling out or giving up all together and the...2023-02-2203 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 ep134 " Normalize not talking about work after work (boundaries )Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson, where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
Today, let's talk about setting boundaries when it comes to talking about work when we are not at work
Rather, you love your job, or your job is keeping you just over broke. Once you clock out or log off, you have to disconnect yourself from your work day.
Most jobs are 8 hours a day but if you count the time you spend in the morning getting ready mentally and physically and then the amount of time you...2023-01-1508 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜💚💜💚S3 Ep 133 "running for answers "Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma. 💜💚💜💚
"So I went running for answers. This is a heart felt moment based on the emotions I felt and was still feeling right after my morning run. I smiled on this run, I cried, I felt moments of loss, moments of clarity but I no longer was no longer trying to survive I was in full THRIVE MODE. Please take a listen and if you have also lost 🙏🏿 a love one this goes out too 💜💚💜💚
This claiborne Jackson,mental snacks . Like comment share a...2022-12-2408 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep132" You can't control how others receive your energy"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma. You can’t control how others receive your energy Are you that person that walks into the office first thing in the morning smiling , full of energy and greeting everybody with GOOD MORING? And instead of good morning back, you get the grumbles, the half acknowledge hello or told you are to energetic and its to early for all that. Well understand you can’t control how others receive your energy. See anything you say or do is bein...2022-12-1702 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep129 "How are you ?" A conversation with Guest Darren EstrellaWelcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. I had the pleasure of sitting down with my brotha Darren Estrella and talk. I asked him "how are you?" and he opened up to discuss his mental health journey, frustrations with trying to find a therapist with will really sit down and talk with him and not read him some text and send him on his way. We also talked about his health and how just saying " good morning" can really change a persons day.
Please take time to listen to this episode in full as there are a lot of je...2022-12-0549 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜💚💜💚S3 ep131 " It's that Simple"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
Snack of the day. I am going to keep it short and simple
If it does not bring you peace, profit or purpose,
Then dont give it your time, energy or attention.
Its that simple.2022-12-0500 minMental SnacksMental Snacks💜💚💜💚 S3 Ep 130 " Raise your vibrations"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma.
Don’t match somebody else vibration unless they are as high as your own vibrations or higher. But if somebody is vibrating on a low frequency, do not go low to meet them. Turn your vibrations up a little higher so they can feel it and feed off your levels.
You never know how your high vibes could totally change someone else’s day.
Have you ever smiled at a person you didn’t know as you past one an...2022-11-2603 minMental SnacksMental Snacks 💜💚💜💚S3 Ep 129 1/2 " Without Drama I will probably die"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson where you will find mindful discussions to assist with healing caused by generational trauma. If my life ever gets to the point where i don’t have drama, confusion or beef with somebody, I will probably die” That was the 21 year old or maybe even the 25 year old me talking with my brotha outside of my moms house while leaning on a wall. At that time I had no ideal what really being at peace was. I had normalized all of my trauma and made it part of my culture. So at that...2022-11-1803 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 ep128 "Start Now"💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. The message for today is to START NOW. You know there is something you have been wanting to do but you have let fear get in your way, you have let procrastination take over but not its time to Start. Start with whatever you have but just start right now. Start that new diet, Start that new workout, Start working on updating that resume, start setting boundaries to protect your peace . JUST START NOW
plain and simple.
Its your boy Claiborne Jackson. Thank you for your ongoing support.2022-10-1001 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 ep 127 "Some Days" 💚💚💚💚💚mental snacks some days
Every day of your life will bring you something different
Some days will be full of peace
While other days might be full of wisdom gained from good and bad lessons
And other days might make you refocus and fight for the life you truly want
But no matter what the day may bring you must show up for all of them.
But Not just show up but show out. Ya dig.
Its your boy claiborne Jackson mental snacks subscribe like and comment peace2022-09-2901 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Ep126 " A message from the universe"💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. I have a message for you frm the universe
The universe said sometimes it will ask you to be patient, it might seem like a punishment
But its not.
The universe is actually protecting you from certain energies and in the process of protection you from certain energies ,the universe is preparing you for the next stage in your life
The universe ask that you trust the timing of your life.
And the universe also said you have to have faith in the process.
This is why its important to only think an...2022-09-2201 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks Ep S2 EP126 1/2" Motion vs Progress"💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson
Don’t confuse being in motion with making progress. Don’t confuse
being in motion with making progress.
You can enroll in a program, pick up a book and turn the pages and say
hey I completed program yes that’s in motion but did you understand
what you read and are you applying the lessons you learned? If you are
applying what you read to real life then you are making progress if not
then you were in motion
If you go to the gym to workout and your goal is to build...2022-09-1202 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 EP125 " A Few Daily Reminders for a Positive Mindset" 💚💚💚💚💚.
Welcome back to mental snacks with claiborne Jackson
Here are a few things that you need to remember each day
You can not change the past
Others opinions do not define your reality
Positive thoughts create positive actions
Over thinking a problem is not helpful in solving the problem
And most important, you will can not make everyone happy but you can definitely make yourself happy.
Take these reminders with you into each day and focus on creating boundaries that will enhance your lifestyle and mental health.2022-09-0601 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Ep125 "Mindset Monday 5 S's of self improvement"Welcome back to mental snacks with claiborne Jackson. Mindset Monday’s.. This week lets focus on having
More self discipline
More self awareness
More self respect
More self development
And more self love.
One more time and this time say it with me Let’s focus on having
More self discipline
More self awareness
More self respect
More self development
And more self love. If we stay focused on those 4 items, we will not have time to be distracted by anything else. Its your friendly podcast buddy Claiborne Jackson, thank you for your support and keep a positive mindset ya dig.2022-08-2201 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Ep 124 “Follow your first mind”💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental snacks with claiborne Jackson. Today my advice to you is to Follow your first mind.
A lot of times we will question if what we feel in our gut is right. We not only question it but we also discredit it.
And then start to think maybe I’m just being paranoid or I’m afraid to get out of the box or heck i really didn’t want to do it anyways and this is my way out by choosing this option and not going with my first mind.
This hit me today in a real w...2022-08-0904 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks Ep 123 S2 " The most important part of your hustle" 💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson
Today is Monday Motivational Monday.
As we jump back in the work week hustle
Remember that your mental health is the most important part of your hustle.
If you don’t take care of your mental health then my friend you are definitely hustling backward
Here are a few tips that I personally use to start the week off right
1 schedule at least an hour out of the day to dedicate time for yourself. In that hour walk, run, meditate or just relax
2 write out your goals. It can be just for th...2022-06-2702 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Bonus ep Fatherhood/Men's Health ep5 W/Guest Jamal 💚💚💚💚💚 (remote interview)Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson. In honor of Fathers Day and Men's Health Month , I decided to do a series on men and celebrate my brothas that have played a huge part in my life. I asked them all the same questions but trust nobody has the same answer or experience. On this episode I sat down with my Brotha Jamal and we got it in. Lots of jokes but so many Mental Snacks were set out that you could make a full meal. Below are a few of the questions that were asked but to find o...2022-06-251h 08
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Bonus ep Fatherhood/Men's Health ep4 W/Guest Anthony "ABeatz Audio" Hill 💚💚💚💚💚 (remote interview)Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson.
In honor of Fathers Day and Men's Health Month , I decided to do a series on men and celebrate my brothas that have played a huge part in my life. I asked them all the same questions but trust nobody has the same answer or experience. On this episode I sat down with my Brotha Anthony " Abeatz Audio Hill" and we got it in.I swear me and this brotha have known each other longer than we really have. Lots of jokes but so many Mental Snacks were set out that you could...2022-06-231h 03
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Bonus ep Fatherhood/Men's Health series ep3 w/George, Arvis and Chuck 💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson. In honor of Fathers Day and Men's Health Month , I decided to do a series on men and celebrate my brothas that have played a huge part in my life. I asked them all the same questions but trust nobody has the same answer or experience. On this episode I sat down with my Brothas George, Arvis and Chuck and we got it in. Lots of jokes but so many Mental Snacks were set out that you could make a full meal. Below are a few of the questions that were asked b...2022-06-2056 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 EP123 "Don't Sabotage Your Peace For Familiar Chaos"💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to mental snacks with claiborne Jackson. Don’t sabotage your peace just chaos is familiar. What do i mean by that? Well in my younger years i loved chaos so I thought. I remember sitting outside on a wall at my old house and telling my relative that if my life ever became calm id probably die because i am so used to the chaos in my world That was the talk of a young man that had normalized his trauma. See In my eyes everything that i was dealing with came with being alive. Even when it was time...2022-06-1404 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Bonus Ep Fatherhood/Men's Health series ep 2 w/guest Chuck Taylor💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson. In honor of Fathers Day and Men's Health Month , I decided to do a series on men and celebrate my brothas that have played a huge part in my life. I asked them all the same questions but trust nobody has the same answer or experience. On this episode I sat down with my Brotha Chuck and we got it in. Lots of jokes but so many Mental Snacks were set out that you could make a full meal. Below are a few of the questions that were asked but to find o...2022-06-1028 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks s2 Bonus EP Fatherhood and Men's Health series ep1 with Guest Michael Farr 💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson. In honor of Fathers Day and Men's Health Month , I decided to do a series on men and celebrate my brothas that have played a huge part in my life. I asked them all the same questions but trust nobody has the same answer or experience.
On this episode I sat down with my Brotha Mike and we got it in. Lots of jokes but so many Mental Snacks were set out that you could make a full meal.
Below are a few of the questions that were asked but to find o...2022-06-0755 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks EP121 S2 "The Mountain Top"💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson💚. I have been to the mountain top and True to life, its a much better view at the top when you look back and see how far you had to climb and all the hard work you to put in to get there. Recently I went for a hike on a mountain with a friend of mine, neither one of us had ever been on this trail. A hike that started with some some sun light but ended with moonlight. The adventure was great and along the way we were taught some valuab...2022-05-0311 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacksl EP 120 S2 Reflections 💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to mental snacks with claiborne jackson 💚💚💚
Today I want you to take a moment to get clear on the future you’re saying yes to with your actions. If you don’t like the future you are saying yes to, then its time to make changes. Thank you for your support2022-04-2002 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks EP 119 S2 Monday Is not the enemy💚💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson.. Do you suffer from the case of the Mondays? Well you are not alone. I too used to suffer from the Mondays. Take a listen and make Mondays your friend again. Thank you for you support2022-04-1202 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks Ep 118 S2 Family Ties with Special guest None Illa from Mogul Minded💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. On this ep I am joined by my relative None Illa from Mogul Minded podcast. His link will be down below. Please tap in and support. On this episode we talk about
The origination of my podcast station and his influence behind the scenes.
The importance of mental health within the black community
How the incident with Will, Jada and Chris Rock not only effected them but how it hit all of us watching.
What it means to protect your queen
Hindsigh...2022-04-031h 00Mental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Ep 115 Nobody can be you but you 💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson and I just wanted to remind you That nobody can be you but you. Don't be scared to be yourself as it's who you need to be in order to truly be successful. I know it's hard to not lose yourself when dealing with corporate life,social media and today's culture but please take a step back and find you.2022-03-2304 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Ep 114 Your health is more than just physical 💚💚💚Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson. You are only as healthy as you mentally feel not physically look.
You are only as healthy as you mentally feel not physically look.
I say that because as i come close to the end of my 75 hard challenge i started to reflect on my physical journey. I realized that all though i am not at 10 to 12 % body fat, walking around with 8 or 6 pack nor can i run a mile in 7 mins like back in my 20s early 30s. I am mentally at the best place in my entire life. Tune in...2022-03-2005 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Ep 113 Sleeping on your Dreams 💚💚💚Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. With Daylight savings taking place, I figured this would be a good tome to talk about the two choices you have each morning
1. continue to sleep on your dream
2. wake up write down your dream and turn it into a goal.
Take a listen and do not hit the snooze button on your dreams.. Daylight savings took away one hour sleep so that you can use that hour to work on you goals.
Thank you for your support2022-03-1402 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S2 EP107 No Burnout💚 💚💚Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. As we enter into the weekend lets focus on relaxing and recovery. You have had a hard week at work and probably burned yourself out and didn’t even reallize it. Remember burnout is not a symbol of how hard you are working. Its a sign of unhealthy perimeters with yourself… tune in, take a listen, and avoid the burnout.
Thank you for your support 2022-02-1101 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S2 ep108 The Secret Sauce to Winning 💚💚💚Greetings and welcome bac to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. So you want the secret sauce to victory .. Well tune in and take a listen as I give you the steps to that will help you win the mental and physical battles in life along with the biggest secret of them all..
Thank you for you support.2022-02-0901 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S2 EP106 Motivation Monday -10 Tips o stay motivatedWelcome back to Mental Snacks Monday Motivation. Sometimes we need that extra push or a few words to help keep us going. I have listed 10 tips to help keep you motivated. Take a Listen and stay motivated my friends.
Claiborne Jackson2022-01-3103 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S2 EP105 Wellness Wednesday "Imposter Syndrome " 💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today we speak on the Imposter Syndrome. Don't let this syndrome be the reason you feel like you don't deserve a seat at the table that you were invited to.
Thank you for you support.
Passage from Licensed Therapist 💚Nedra Tawwab 💚2022-01-2701 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Ep 103 5 W's Of LifeWelcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today I bring you the 5 W's of life. Great post I saw and I had to share it with you.
Who
What
When
Where
Why
Tune in and learn what each word represents.
Thank you for for your support 2022-01-1901 min
Mental Snacks75 HARD Wk1 wrap up - Claiborne JacksonWelcome yall to my 75 hard Week1 wrap up.. So this was the first week of roughly 10 weeks give or take a few days. It as very insightful as i learned a few things about myself, overcame a huge obstacle and realized how easy it is to cut off certain things and maintain being consistent.
Tune in and take a listen. Maybe my journey will help to inspire others. Thank you for your support.
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Mental Snacks75 Hard - Claiborne JacksonWelcome to my 75 hard journey. I started this challenge to help with my mental toughness. This journey is all about mental but you will also benefit from it physically too. Each week I will be publishing a a podcast and maybe even a video here and there about my journey. During these 75 days will
Follow my meal plan
complete 45 mins of exercise twice a day
consume no alcohol and no cheat days
Take a progress pic
drink a gallon of water a day
read 10 pages of a bo...2022-01-1718 minMental SnacksMental Snacks S2 Ep 102 Feel Good Friday💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson today is Feel Good Friday .. Let’s Celebrate this weeks wins. Did you set new goals and if so where you able to satisfy those goals. Did you set aside time for yourself for reflection? Whatever you accomplished lets celebrate and take this positive energy into the weekend.2022-01-1401 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks S1 ep99"Wellness Wednesday" ( How to manage feelings of depression and anxiety during the holiday)💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson . With the biggest holidays ahead I wanted to share a few things that have helped me with managing depression and anxiety. I hope it helps you too..
Thank you for your support2021-12-1503 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks Ep 98 Monday Motivation. " Everybody got choices & today I choose.."💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson . Today is motivation Monday and remember that everybody has choices as the great poet e40 would say. Today I choose.... well tune in and find out.
Thank you for your support.2021-12-1301 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks Ep 97 "Thursdays Thoughts" (Distance brings Disconnect in a good way)Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today lets talk about how distancing yourself from draining situations can help to bring that much needed disconnect. In order to keep your positive vibrations flowing you must remain fully charged. Take a listen and enjoy.
Thank for your support.2021-12-0901 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks Ep 96" Mindset Mondays"( 99% &1%)Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today lets talk about the mindset needed to change not just your week but your life. Take a listen and find out why you have 99 problems which is really just 1 ( percent that is) And a true story based on an incident today where by me having positive energy was able to help somebody i just met while trying to take care of a bill.
Thank you for you support.
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Mental SnacksMental Snacks Ep 93 " Thankful Thursdays/ Be Thankful for who you are "Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today is Thursday also known as Thankful Thursday. Be thankful for the person you have been and the person who you are now. Take a Listen and just be thankful for every lesson you have learned and will learn on this journey of life.
Thank you for your support. 2021-11-1801 min
Mental SnacksMental Snacks Ep 92 Transformation Tuesday ( Perception )💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today I touch on the power of perception. Do you worry about where you are in life right now? I bet years ago you hoped to be in this very position and now that you are here you are worrying about the next step.. Take a listen , enjoy and hopefully this will help you to change your perception and enjoy the transformation in progress.]
Thank you for your support.
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Mental SnacksMental Snacks Ep 91 ( Tuesday Transformation/ Caterpillar to Butterfly 💚💚💚Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson... I scheduled time off from work and scheduled a full day with myself. See its ok to be stingy with your time/selfcare. Its the key to transforming your life. Take listen and see if any of this might help you to see that selfcare is an important step towards mental and physical wealth💚💚💚2021-11-1008 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents Mental Snacks Wednesday for the win. ( claim your wins)Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today lets claim our wins. Please take a listen and repeat after me.
Thank you for you support2021-10-2701 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents Mental Snacks " Monday Mindset"Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today we shall have the " I get to " instead of the " I have to " mentality .Please take a listen, subscribe , share and comment.
Thank you for your support2021-10-2501 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision " Mental Snacks" (Friday Affirmations )Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with your boy Claiborne Jackson. Today is Feel good Friday affirmations.
Take a listen and please share , like and comment
Thank you for your support 2021-10-2301 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents Mental Snacks. " Pouring Into Others"Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today I want to ask you if you are pouring into others, who is pouring into you. Take a listen and leave an answer.
Thank you for you support2021-10-1503 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents Mental Snacks " Control Your Diet "Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today Lets talk about your diet. its not just what you put in your stomach, its also about what you feed your mind. Take a Listen and leave me some feedback on your meal plan.
Thank you for your support2021-10-1101 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" Motivational Mondays 28days " 💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks.. New month New goals.. Stay motivated... The start of a new 28 day challenge for myself.. Let me know what you will be challenging yourself with for the month.
Thank you for your support2021-10-0402 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" Journaling 💚💚💚💚Greetings, welcome back to Mental Snacks . Transformation Tuesday.. Today I speak on the importance of Journaling and share a few steps on how to get started.2021-09-2901 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" Monday Motivational Mindset 💚💚💚💚Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks. Monday Motivational Mindset.. Remember you are in charge. Focus on the next 24 hours as it will get you closer to you goal.2021-09-2701 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" I got served! 💚💚💚💚Welcome to Mental Snacks bonus episode. Today spent so much time worrying, anxiety filled and nervous about absolutely nothing. I let the power of negative forecasting take over. Take a listen. its actually a funny story with a good message lol.. Thank you for your support2021-09-2410 min
Mental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" Feel Good Friday"💚💚💚💚Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with you Boy Claiborne Jackson. Today is feel good Friday. Lets go into the weekend feeling good and celebrating all our wins for the week. Take a listen and enjoy the vibes.
Thank you for your support2021-09-1702 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" Don't Talk Yourself Out Of What You Deserve" 💚💚💚💚Greetings and welcome back to mental snacks with your boy Claiborne Jackson. Don't talk yourself out of what you deserve. You deserve so much more . Don't self sabotage yourself Tune in and go get what you deserve.
Thank you for your support. 2021-07-2901 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" Living in your head for free 💚💚💚💚Welcome back to mental snacks with Claiborne Jackson.. Today is about closer and evicting this people living in your head for free.. tune in and tap in. Like, support and subscribe. Thank you for your support
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Mental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jacksons First day back in the gym(last day too)Greetings yall its Claiborne Jackson back at it again. Today I took a trip to LA Fitness. The first time since the lockdown. Geesh.. I tell you this, sometimes you have to leave the past in the past. Once you learn to live without something, keep moving forward. In 30 mins I realized why I stopped coming prior to the lockdown.. Take a listen. The story is mixed with comedy and a message..
Thank you for your support and if you go to the gym WIPE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT AND RACK YOUR WEIGHTS LOL
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Thank you for support.
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2021-06-2501 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" Transformation Tuesday (Scrooge McDuck) " 💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with your boy Claiborne Jackson. Today its all about positive transformation. Don't let our wounds from the past change you into somebody you truly are not.
Thank you for your support
https://solo.to/dagodiddyvision2021-06-2301 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" Transformation Tuesday" 💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. Today is " Transformation Tuesday " . Today is about understanding we can go back and make changes but we can start where we are now and change our outcome.
Please tune in and Thank you for your support
https://solo.to/dagodiddyvision2021-06-1501 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" FGF" MENTAL HEALTH AWARNESS 💚💚💚💚Greetings once again, welcome to Mental Snacks with you Guy Claiborne Jackson. The week is over and its time to feel good. Just a few positives words to create that positive vibe that you can take into the weekend.
Thank you for your support
https://solo.to/dagodiddyvision2021-06-1101 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" Survivors Attitude 💚💚💚💚Greetings and welcome back to Mental Snacks with Claiborne Jackson. I know I sound a little different these days. My sound will be back as the recovery takes place. Today I wanted to touch on controlling your attitude and how you deal with situations you can't control. its all about
Mindset
Attitude
Recovery
Tune in and enjoy.
Thank you for you support
https://solo.to/dagodiddyvision2021-06-0403 minMental SnacksDago Diddy Vision Presents: Claiborne Jackson "Mental Snacks" The messenger " MENTAL HEALTH AWARNESS 💚💚💚💚Welcome back to Mental Snacks with your boy Claiborne Jackson. The message today, You don't have to like the messenger in order to receive the message. Let that sit.
Thank you for your support and be blessed yall
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Mental SnacksMental Snacks "Brothas Gonna Work It Out" ep1Greetings and welcome I say welcome to a special episode of MentalSnacks "BROTHAS GONNA WORK IT OUT" . This a podcast with me Claiborne Jackson and my Brotha Chuck Taylor. On this episode we cover PTSD from two different angles that meet in the middle. Most people associate PTSD with the military but its also effecting a lot of men that have grown up in violent areas. My brotha Chuck Taylor (retired Senior Chief ) speaks on it from the military side and I Claiborne Jackson(single father/neighborhood civilian) speaks on it from the eyes of those that suffer from PTSD...2021-03-211h 10