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Therapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 BONUS Episode: TAPT Is On A Hiatus, Find Out WhyWe share some personal updates...and spoiler alert...there's gonna be another TAPT wedding woo hoo!!! In this episode, we share how we're each handling our many transitions and challenges amidst many life changes. We talk about being in gratitude while also allowing space for the grief of what's changed and been lost. We discuss the loss of identity that comes from transitioning from singlehood into relationship life and how that can impact our independence. Frantzces reminds us that relationships require intentional work all of the time. We also discuss if integration is possible from your old...2022-03-0136 min
Therapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 12 Can Therapists And Healers Have Light Days?Listen as we discuss the question, "Can therapists have light days?" And what does it mean to have "light days" in the work that we do? Therapists and healers carry a lot of emotional and mental weight when working with either clients or systems. Dive in as we explore when the shift happened for us in having more "light days" in our work. Learn what it means to incorporate lighter moments into your practice. Frantzces also shared what's in her internet browser as a self-proclaimed deep thinker. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. As a deep...2021-12-2125 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 11 Let's Talk About Sex BabyIn this week's episode, we discuss SEX! Listen as we discuss how to manage different conversations surrounding sex and intimacy. Especially when one of you wants to try new things and the other person doesn't want to. Or what happens when someone wants it all of the time? Dive in as we explore the differences in personalities, how do you work through someone who may have had more sexual experiences than you, and what if you have someone who's a bit more rigid than you? Learn what we believe is the foundation for a healthy...2021-12-1421 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 10 Reclaiming Yourself Through Loneliness & IsolationIn this week's episode, we discuss loneliness and isolation. Listen as we explain the differences between loneliness and being alone, and how the imposed isolation resulting from the pandemic and its effects on our psyche. Dive in as we talk about experiencing loneliness throughout and after the healing process. Learn the importance of reclaiming yourself through loneliness and isolation. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Loneliness can come up whenever we feel alone, unwanted, or isolated. Some episodes are acute and others can be chronic and debilitating. 2. Purpose can be...2021-12-0727 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 9 Will I Ever Find Happiness?In this week's episode, we ponder if it is possible to achieve happiness. Listen as we dissect what it means to be happy. We explore how do to respond to clients in their search for happiness, and how do you define happiness for yourself. Dive in as we think about what we would need to feel happiness and joy while also feeling centered and grounded. Feeling joyful is a natural state of being for us. We just have to find ways to make conscious decisions to feel it. So get up and do...2021-11-3027 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 8 Is Passion And Purpose Even Real?In this week's episode, we discuss passion and purpose: is it total bs or is it actually real. Can you actually achieve passion and purpose? Listen as we talk about whether you can live the lifestyle you want AND embrace your passion. Dive in as we question if money needs to be exchanged for work in order for passion and purpose to be deemed legit. We deconstruct the social conditioning of society to extract what is individually meaningful for all (any) of us. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. “Stop looking for yo...2021-11-2226 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 7 How Relationships With Our Parents or Caregivers Shaped Our LivesIn this week's episode, we discuss the impact of our upbringing and how the relationships with our parents/caretakers have shaped who we are. Some questions we answered were what do we want to take with us moving forward, what lessons did we learn and what are the things we know for sure that we want to leave behind. Lastly, we discussed how do we reparent ourselves in the midst of change and healing. Reflecting on how you were parented is important work to do. This determines what you take with you and what is left in...2021-11-1623 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 6 Is Motivation Even A Real Thing?In this week's episode, we discuss motivation and execution. Listen as we talk about what holds us back from accomplishing things and what gives us a spark to completing tasks. Dive in as we question if motivation is even a real thing, how the word is oversaturated and overused, and how people minimize the impact of motivation. Add the song “Go Big” by Big Sean to your new motivation playlist is Go Big by Big Sean. Thank us later. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Be mindful of how societal norms around motivation impact you...2021-11-0916 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 5 What We Would Say To Our Younger SelvesIn this week's episode, we discuss the advice that we would give to our younger selves. Listen as we talk about young adulthood, attending college, experiencing the quarter-life crisis, and developing independence. Dive in as we discuss obtaining mentorship from outside of the home, and the realization that we needed to have patience and that things happen for us when we are ready. The moral of the story: wake up and pay attention. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Stop people-pleasing and say exactly what you want and need. 2. Put yourself first in...2021-11-0222 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 4 Do People Misuse Or Misread Your Superpowers As A Therapist Or HealerIn this week's episode, we discuss how we respond to other people’s mental health problems. Listen as we talk about how we navigate when people come to us to dump their mental health narratives into us, and our struggles with setting boundaries with others in the workplace and in social settings. Dive in as we process how people can misread and misuse our superpowers as therapists and healers. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Dumping your narrative onto others can possibly leave you feeling vulnerable and fragile. 2. Set the boundary that feels right fo...2021-10-2623 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 3 How Perfectionism Disrupts Your Life w/SethThis week's episode talks about perfection and shame with our special host Clinical Social Worker and Child Welfare Superhero Seth Riker. Listen as we talk about how we have dealt with perfectionism, how it shows up in our lives, and how perfectionism impacts us positively and negatively. Dive in as discuss if perfectionism can lead to procrastination and the inability to move forward and let go. How in the world does Seth continue to find the strength to keep going in this field?! By finding the small successes with clients and families. #assetandstrengthsbasedmindset ...2021-10-1935 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 2 How To Heal From A Broken HeartIn this week's episode, we discuss how to move on from a breakup. Listen as we talk about tips and tricks to recognizing dysfunction, what lessons are learned after relationships come to an end, and identifying healthy characteristics of a healthy relationship. Dive in as we discuss the impact of self-worth and how your partner choices change when you start to love yourself. Emotional intelligence is a game-changer. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. You just block them. Do not engage in contact with the person once you have decided to move on. 2021-10-1225 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 5 Ep 1 Life Updates, How To Fire Your Therapist & Find The Right OneIn this week's episode, we discuss finding a great therapist and firing a terrible therapist. Listen as we share some life updates and our experiences with searching for therapists and engaging in therapy. Dive in as we discuss our characteristics of a great therapists and concrete strategies to assess the quality of the therapeutic relationship. And…did you all notice that happiness is the common theme in all of our lives? Tonika is no longer in the closet! Yaaasss! Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Take advantage of the free consultation that most therapists offer. Yo...2021-10-0534 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 12 An Uncensored Rant About The State Of Online DatingWe couldn't let the season go without talking about our favorite topics: relationships and dating. We get a bit wild and uncensored in our very LAST episode for season 4 with this conversation about online dating and relationships in general. We tackle the question of why it's so hard to have a conversation of depth? And why people can't move past, "Hey beautiful." We even work through the insecurities behind the famous, "Did I scare you off" question. Much of the challenges of dating surrounds fear of commitment, anxiety, and many other factors, but what we realize is...2021-07-0639 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 11 The White Tiger CommentaryIn this week's episode, we discuss our thoughts about the Netflix movie White Tiger. Listen as we talk about the fictional story of the main character Balaram Halwai, whose life begins at servitude. Despite India claiming to be a country of democracy we witness the divisions between the caste and class systems and the impact it has on Southeast Asian society. This is an incredible film that has won numerous awards. The white tiger is a symbolic sign that represents power through conviction, individuality, shadow, and light. Which were all things that Balaram dealt with. Key takeaways...2021-06-2922 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 10 The Deeper Meaning Behind ProcrastinationIn this week, we discuss procrastination after watching a Ted Talk by Tim Urban. Some person, Frantzces found on the world wide web. He shared some insights about his longstanding song and dance with procrastination. We may at times find it humorous when we procrastinate on things, but sometimes it could be a deeper issue. What is truly delaying the things that you know you must do or even would like to do? We also wondered if there was a "cure" for procrastination. Is this ingrained, or can you actually learn to procrastinate less? Nonetheless, there are...2021-06-2219 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 9 Shadow Work...Oh You Mean Therapy?In this week's episode, we discuss Carl Jung’s theory on Shadow Work. Listen as we talk about understanding the unconscious parts of yourself and your psyche, and its similarities to doing inner child work, and spiritual and somatic work. Dive in as we discuss the process of accepting the "good" and "bad" parts of our lives and selves, and what is needed to engage in transformational change. Please invest in the work of Bessel Van der Kolk who remains the father and guru of deep trauma work. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Wa...2021-06-1522 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 8 What The Hell Is Home?In this week's episode, we discuss what is home. Listen as we talk about what home means to us, and how that impacts how we show up in the world. Dive in as we hold a vulnerable conversation about the metaphorical and literal meanings of “home”. Where is your home base located in the world? Listen to Home by American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillip @philphil Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Home is where you are being centered, and being grounded. Home is where the heart is. How is wherever you wann...2021-06-0830 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 7 You've Got Your Degree, Now What?In this week's episode, we discuss life after the degree. Listen as we talk about what our lives were like right after obtaining the MSW degree, having expectations versus not having expectations of ourselves as clinicians and the field’s overemphasis on choosing a setting and a population. Dive in as we discuss our figure out current ways to customize our professional careers to suit our individual talents, interests, and strengths. Are we masochists or gluttons for punishment for staying in this field? Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Diversify your experiences. Get one sc...2021-06-0135 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 6 The Superwoman Complex & How It Destroys UsIn this week's episode, we discuss the concept of the Superwoman Complex. The dark side of the Superwoman complex is the fear of showing vulnerability. But at best, doing everything on our own is a recipe for stunted growth and, at worst, a path to burnout. Being continually caught up in the daily whirlwind often leads to losing perspective and a clear, current view of your market or field. Being head down all the time leads to isolation. As seasoned multitaskers, we too often put multiple families and business needs ahead of our wellbeing, which means support...2021-05-2520 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 5 Can We Really Strengthen Our Resilience?In this week's episode, we discuss resiliency. We share our experiences with the term in regards to our clients and our personal lives. What impacts resilience? Why do we need it and how do we build it? How do we become more resilient? Why are some people more resilient than others? Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Some people are born with an innate resilience ability. Whereas others have to "do the work" to cultivate a practice of staying with unwanted feelings to better understand them and to create meaning of adversity. 2. The word...2021-05-1824 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 4 Rant #2 Race, Accountability, & Justice w/Dr. HollyIn this week's episode, we continue to discuss how the Chauvin verdict and events surrounding it impact our work...and also how it impacts us personally. With our very FIRST guest host, Dr. Holly! She specializes in working with Black professional women who experience microaggressions in their workplace. Today we talk about our suggestions and perspectives on what needs to be done in order for us to heal. Key takeaways from this episode: 1) Dr. Holly argues that this is not our fight. How does racism become the responsibility of the victim? Sometimes it...2021-05-1146 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 3 Rant On The State Of The WorldIn this week's episode, we discuss our reactions to the live television airing of the David Chauvin verdict. Yes, friends. We literally were recording during the live verdict. Listen as we chat about how the verdict is representative of accountability and not justice, and how we hold on to hope while trying to find inner peace for ourselves. Dive in as we end up asking ourselves a lot more reflective questions rather than providing any answers or solutions. In true TAPT fashion, our conversation is unscripted and unfiltered. Where are the action steps...2021-05-0428 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 4 Ep 1 Random Welcome Back Ya'llWe are back for Season 4! We have missed you all! In this episode, we discuss what we have been up to and what we have been doing since our Season 3 finale episode. In this episode, we discuss how we are dealing with the panini (Hee Hee Hee) and our plans as a brand, friends, and a podcast. Join us as we remind you all to continue doing the work, have fun, and remember that you were chosen to do this work. Wait. Oh. Snap. We may just have a guest speaker featured this season. Stay...2021-04-2011 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 10 What's The Deal With Attachment Styles?In this week's episode, we discuss attachment styles and our own experiences with reflecting on childhood and adult attachment styles. Listen as we talk about how attachment styles show up in various parts of our lives, how therapy can help you become aware of your own attachment style, and how attachment styles can change throughout your lifetime. Dive in as we discuss how painful it was for the three of us to have this conversation, the importance of creating a life outside of an intimate relationship and being able to be brave enough to...wait for it...2020-12-1531 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 9 Say No To Your Fam: Dealing With Holiday PressuresIn this week's episode, we discuss the pressures of the holidays and how hard it can be to say no to your family. No matter how much you get along with your fam, family time can be intense. It's easy to get caught up in all the guilt-tripping that happens around this time. A lot of us are tired of slaving in the kitchen even if it can be fun. By the way, give Sabeen her hot salted caramel hot cocoa mix throughout the year and not just during the holidays! Key takeaways from this episode:2020-12-0919 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 8 Is Rebuilding Trust PossibleIn this week's episode, we tackle the vulnerable subject of rebuilding trust in relationships. Listen as we talk about what can break trust in familial, platonic, and romantic relationships and how to rebuild trust with clients. Dive in as we discuss what makes us feel safe and protected, and a new wave of cancel culture, and how folks refuse to repair relationships when trust has been broken. Key takeaway for this week’s episode: 1. We can talk about trust without talking about communication. Whenever possible transparency is always they way to go. Tell others what ma...2020-12-0124 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 7 Black Brown And Bothered: Reflections Of The DecadeIn this week's episode, we tackle our journey through adult development in our thirties. Listen as we talk about our spiritual and emotional healing journeys, health and physiological changes, and discovering our passions and career goals. Dive in as we discuss and get deep about our relationship experiences, compromise and “that list”, self-esteem and self-worth, and adult development. Erik Erikson is the bomb. Key takeaways for this week’s episode: 1. This is your unique story and it’s kind of beautiful. It is okay that your life is not moving in a linear pattern...2020-11-2534 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 6 Netflix's Unorthodox CommentaryIn this week's episode, we discuss our thoughts about the Netflix limited series called Unorthodox. Listen as we talk about the true story of a woman named Esty who yearns to find herself, Esty’s transition into womanhood, and the impact of freedom and liberation on one’s mind, body, and soul. Dive in as we discuss the limitations of short television shows, and how it left us wanting more. Also? which accent is that, Sabeen?! What?! Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Some that identify with the main character may watch this series thro...2020-11-1715 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 5 Post Election Reflections What We Really ThinkIn this week's episode, we discuss our post-election reactions Listen as we talk about our raw, real, and unfiltered feelings after the longest week on earth, how we are back to dealing with regular racism as opposed to the Trump racism, and how divided the American people are today. Dive in as we discuss how everything has a season and THAT season is over! And guess what homie?! You about to lose yo job! Check out Dr. Kiona’s post at @howtolivelikeabasicbitch about the nuances for people of color and marginalized groups and vo...2020-11-1035 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 4 Why Are We Skeptical Of JoyIn this week's episode, we discuss self- sabotage and why we have a hard time accepting joy in our lives. Listen as we talk about the correlation between joy and vulnerability and how we have been accustomed to chaos or drama. Dive in as we discuss how culture and childhood experiences influence you. Watch out for your use of sarcasm because it can scare people away! Omg, we did not suggest a book, podcast, or anything else during this episode. No. Wait. We dropped our fellow social work sista Dr. Brené Brown @brenebrown and her groundbreaking work o...2020-10-2723 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 3 Watch Out For These Major Red Flags In DatingIn this week's episode, we discuss the major red flags to identify in relationships. Listen as we talk about online dating, communication styles, and identifying insecurities in a partner. Dive in as we discuss ghosting, gaslighting, and the power of intuition. It’s ok to do a needs assessment and a mental health status exam. That is our superpower as therapists and healers. Key takeaways for this week’s episode: 1. You ain’t that busy. Consistent communication is one of the most important factors in having a healthy relationship. Let someone know that you are busy a...2020-10-2132 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 2 Our Obsession With Social MediaIn this week's episode, we discuss our obsession with social media and how it impacts our lives. Listen as we talk about the Tik Tok rabbit hole, how we discovered the term “doomscrolling” and why we both love and hate social media. Dive in as we discuss our choices about who we follow and the impact of daily usage on our psyches, creepy algorithms, and giving up your right to privacy. You too, TAPT followers, should be obsessed with cat videos. Which social media platforms help you think, escape, laugh, and dance? We love @embracingblackculture @iamt...2020-10-1319 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 3 Ep 1 Chadwick Boseman: Medical Racism And LessonsIn this week's episode, we discuss the unfortunate and untimely passing of beloved actor Chadwick Boseman. This is a heavy episode for us, y’all. Listen as we talk about black excellence and representation in media, stepping into your life’s purpose, and living a full life. Dive in as we discuss medical racism and cancer diagnoses, facing your fears, and the power of human potential. Please check out the two documentaries that were mentioned in this episode: What the Health and Fork and Knife. Now go ahead and watch ALL of Chadwick’s movies. Key takeaways from t...2020-10-0620 min
Black Women Travel PodcastChapter 62-Frantzces of Defying Resistance and Chronicles AbroadTruly hope you enjoy and are inspired by this week’s episode with Frantzces. In this chapter, Frantzces talks about coming to America at a young age, growing up in the Boston area, and how she was impacted as an immigrant, and later a Black woman. She shares a bit about her family and how she… Continue reading Chapter 62-Frantzces of Defying Resistance and Chronicles Abroad
The post Chapter 62-Frantzces of Defying Resistance and Chronicles Abroad appeared first on Black Women Travel Podcast.2020-09-0600 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 12 What Does It Mean To Do The WorkIn this week's episode, we tackle our favorite transformational practice: “doing the work”. Yes, we finally break down how we do the work! Listen as we talk about emotional intelligence, self- reflection, and the process of noticing and the process of slowing down. Dive in as we discuss the steps we take towards acceptance, engagement in self-evaluation, and how relationships start to change when you focus on holistic wellness. Ask yourself: Is “doing the work” actually working? Check out the books entitled How to be an Adult in Relationships and Five Things We Cannot C...2020-08-1829 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 11 Netflix's Indian Matchmaker CommentaryIn this week's episode, we review the trending Netflix reality show called Indian Matchmaker. Listen as we talk about the concept and process of arranged marriages, why dating is like in the year 2020, and what it means, looks and feels like to date with intention. Dive in as we discuss colorism, the ranking system in South Asian countries, and the implications of dating a “hot” or a “boring” person. Hurry up and write that relationship book, Tonika! Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. We are all one step away from having a “When Harry a Me...2020-08-1134 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 10 Introverts, Extroverts, Highly Sensitive PeopleIn this week's episode, we tackle the important topic of personality types including introverts, extroverts, ambiverts, and highly sensitive people (HSP). Listen as we talk about how personality type impacts work with clients and relationships in our personal lives, misconceptions about introverts, and the importance of recharging and preserving energy. Dive in as we discuss how to stay true to oneself and to be authentic and real. Thank you, Frantzces, for yet another book for us to read! Check out the book Quiet by @susancainauthor. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Introverts have to...2020-08-0427 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 9 Resmaa Menakem And The Effectiveness Of DEIIn this week's episode, we process Krista Tippett’s interview with Therapist and Trauma Specialist Resmaa Menakem, and Resmaa’s work on somatization and racialized trauma. Listen as we talk about the interview’s highlights around diversity, equity and inclusion practices and facilitation, intergenerational trauma, and the development of and the impact of white culture on the world. Dive in as we discuss how this podcast has inspired us to continue doing the work on ourselves and how to inform others and strengthen our work with clients. Check out Resmaa’s book entitled “My Grandmother’s Hands: Rac...2020-07-2832 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Bonus: Hulu's Ramy CommentaryIn this week's episode, we chat about the Hulu show, Ramy. Spoiler alert! Listen as we talk about how an Egyptian-Muslim family is boldly depicted, how ridiculous the character, Ramy, behaves with everyone in his life, and how it exposes many skeletons in the closet about his Islamic beliefs and actions. Dive in as we discuss how the show is the "most Muslim show" and highlights the impact of immigration, sacrifice, manhood, and spirituality within the Muslim culture. Watch out for Muslim f***boys. You've been warned. Check out Frantzces showing off her clinical skills. She is...2020-07-2129 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 7 It's All About MoneyIn this week's episode, we chat about money, money, and money. Listen as we talk about how we discuss our individual relationships with money and worth now as a healer, and question how we are getting compensated for our gifts. Dive in as we discuss how childhood experiences, culture, and privilege shape your money story, how to use money as an exchange of energy, and how to shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance. So where are those six-figure clinical jobs? They exist but you may need to create your own job and lane. Thank...2020-07-1429 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 6 Traveling As A Self-Care Strategy (Amidst COVID)In this week's episode, we chat about the importance of traveling as a self- care strategy. Listen as we talk about how travel heals the mind, body and soul, tips on how to travel internationally and traveling solo, and how to advocate for your self- care needs with your employer. Dive in as we discuss wild and real experiences of our own and the lessons learned, and the safe possibilities of traveling during COVID times. We deserve to be taken care of and let us know if you are interested in attending an international retreat planned by...2020-07-0741 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 5 How To Move Past Imposter SyndromeIn this week's episode, we tackle the very issue of dealing with imposter syndrome. Listen as we talk about how negative self-talk and psychological patterns affect our self-esteem and self-image and can prevent us from stepping into our purpose and thriving. Dive in as we discuss real experiences and strategies of how to deal with imposter syndrome head-on. Thank you, Frantzces, for the referral to business executive Seth Godin’s ideas on imposter syndrome. And shout outs to entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Create a brag book. Wr...2020-07-0128 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 4 Defunding Police And How To Find Sustainability For The MovementIn this week's episode, we tackle the very real call to action to defund the police, and how to maintain sustainability of the Black Lives Matter movement. Listen as we talk about restructuring law enforcement systems, what activism can look like, and how to maintain healthy mental health while being a part of the movement. Dive in as we discuss the give tips to prevent burning out from social justice work and activism and the mindset shift from holding high expectations and results to a focus on the commitment to do what is right at this moment.2020-06-2324 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 3 Companies Jumping On The Anti-Racism BandwagonIn this week's episode, we tackle the very real and current issue of corporations and companies jumping on the bandwagon and supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement. Listen as we break down specific action steps that can be taken to create safe spaces for the black and brown community. Dive in as we discuss the use of affinity groups, the NFL, and how to best use hiring practices and policies in spaces where social workers, therapists, and healers for the work. At the end of the day, it’s about being seen, being heard, being a human be...2020-06-1624 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 2 Say What? How We Feel Now The Country Is Opening UpWe address the very important issue of opening the U.S. back up, despite new cases and new deaths due to the Coronavirus. Listen as we get cynical (lol) but real, and discuss the concerns about educational opportunities gap widening, and divide between low-income people and the super-wealthy. Dive in as we discuss power and privilege are prioritized over scientific facts about infectious disease. Thank you, Sabeen, for the suggestion to check out the Netflix show called Patriot Act with Hassan Minaj. Let us all watch it. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1...2020-06-0934 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 2 Ep 1 Who Supports Therapists and The Current Political ClimateIn this week's episode, we tackle the very real issue of therapists and healers needing support, as they work with others during these uncertain times. Listen as we discuss our personal feelings regarding supporting clients during the pandemic, and the police brutality and murders within black communities in America. Dive in as we discuss the pros and cons of ex- patriotism and finding solace, respite, and acceptance as people of color around the world. Shout out to Marcus Garvey and St. Lucia. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Some of us need a therapist of color...2020-06-0243 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Bonus: Hulu's Little Fires Everywhere CommentaryIn this week's episode, we discuss our thoughts about the hit Hulu limited series called Little Fires Everywhere. Listen as we discuss the impact of everyday racism and micro and macro aggressions on our mental health. We also discuss motherhood and mothering, and the desperate actions one may take to have a sense of belonging and to be loved the way that they want to be loved. Thank you, Frantzces, for “forcing” us to watch this show. Stay tuned for Season 2!!! Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Take the time to identify where you are...2020-05-1934 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 12 What Personal Life?In this week's episode, we tackle the very real issue balancing work and life as a therapist and healer. We dissect what happens to us in our normal lives, and focus on humanizing ourselves. Things that came up are, what happens when we see our clients IRL (in real life), and what helps us remain grounded and healthy. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. How to move while working in the community you live in. 2. We also can't seem to stop talking about dating as therapists. 3. How self- care and spirituality shows up for...2020-05-0530 min
Chronicles AbroadEp 15 | Monday Message With Frantzces The Beauty Of PerspectivesPerspectives help us to reframe the challenges in our lives. It's the subtle shift in perspective that allows us to understand what's happening in the world around us. It's a conscious decision that we must decide to make. It's times like this that urges us to change our perspectives, to reframe how we used to look at things, and to reframe how we currently are looking at things. What other perspectives could we adopt during this critical time in our lives, so that it creates more healing? It's the old adage that says two people c...2020-04-2707 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 11 No Is A Complete Sentence: Setting Healthy BoundariesIn this week's episode, we tackle the very important issue of setting boundaries as therapists and healers and also helping clients set boundaries for themselves. Listen as we discuss how we struggle with setting and maintain boundaries in various aspects of our lives. Dive in as we learn how to navigate the paths of highly sensitive and empathic folks, and talk about strategies that prevent total system overload. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Boundaries as an act of self- care and help us to regulate our emotions and behavior. 2. Teach people how...2020-04-2132 minChronicles AbroadEp 14 | Monday Message With Frantzces The Compassionate MindIn a time of crisis, we vacillate between several emotions. Whether it be sadness, happiness, grief, anger and it's exhausting at times. What we need in times of crisis isn't just empathy but also compassion. Compassion is a natural tendency since it is essential for human survival, so compassion is what keeps us going. It really makes us feel good because engaging in generous acts of kindness is so pleasurable. There are even more ways that compassion benefits our lives. Tune in as Frantzces shares what those benefits are and how to cultivate more compassion into...2020-04-2008 minChronicles AbroadEp 13 | Monday Message With Frantzces Storms Are SeasonalThe storms in our lives are seasonal. Some may think that storms come to disrupt our lives but really, storms come to do many things, such as clear our paths for deeper connection and clarity. Dr. Myles Munroe is a pastor and motivational speaker. Frantzces came across his sermon from 2011 about how to live above the storms of life and found it relevant to our current state of time. Unfortunately, Dr. Munroe is no longer with us, but what he has left behind was this incredible passion for the human will. Frantzces shares key messages f...2020-04-1310 minChronicles AbroadEp 12 | Monday Message With Frantzces Have Faith In HumanityIn a time of crisis, it's easy to lose faith in humanity. It's easy to get lost in the darkness of people and get caught up with terror. This pandemic has made us realize how interconnected we all really are. We need each other. The media and even the people you care about will have you question humanity. But remember, people are generally good and people generally care about each other. In a time like this, it's important to remember how humans have been able to survive for centuries. People are extremely resilient. Tune in...2020-04-0608 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 9 Protect Your EnergyIn this week's episode, we tackle the importance of protecting your physical and emotional energy levels. Listen as we discuss how empaths experience energy overload, the cycle of developing, maintaining relations. But also, even how said relationships dissolve due to energy, and we provide some tips on maintaining a state of equilibrium. Dive in as we explore the process of “energetic knowing” and how energy individually affects us all. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Mood, feeling and energy are interchangeable words. Discover what is your energy, and what energy belongs to others. Lear...2020-03-3131 minChronicles AbroadEp 11 | Monday Message With Frantzces The Power Of ResiliencyHow are people so resilient? Like, how do people seem to bounce back when they experience horrific events? Resiliency is something we all can strengthen. But, it does take a bit of practice, it takes a bit of us facing our fears. Some people are more resilient than others. Although we need to honor our progress and refrain from comparing our journey from others, there are some themes that present. Themes that could support us in the process of learning how to "bounce back" and regain more control of our lives. Tune in as Frantzces unp...2020-03-3006 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 8 Netflix's Love Is Blind CommentaryIn this week's episode, we tackle the complexities of dating in 2020 by sharing our thoughts about Netflix’s hit reality show called Love Is Blind. Listen as we discuss the highlights of the super speedy dating process and unconventional social experiment, the ways in which healthy and toxic examples of love show up for the cast, and how the final couples navigate life together outside of the pods. Dive in as we discuss how relationships act as mirrors. Thank you for “forcing” us to watch this show, Sabeen! Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Recogn...2020-03-2532 minChronicles AbroadEp 10 | Monday Message With Frantzces Using Mindfulness For AnxietyUsing mindfulness for anxiety helps tremendously. Especially, since anxiety continues to flare up as the world attempts to contain COVID-19. Everyone is feeling it whether there's a diagnosis of anxiety or not. Mindfulness techniques are extremely useful for anxious thoughts. In this episode, Frantzces takes you through four different mindfulness techniques that you can use to ease your anxiety. One that helps a lot of people are mandalas. Mandalas are geometric shapes that you can color in, they are small and it requires you to focus. This may help reduce your anxiety. Frantzces is also...2020-03-2312 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 7 The Corona Virus: Laugh, Cry, BothIn this week's episode, we tackle the very important current global crisis and pandemic called COVID- 19 or Coronavirus. Listen as we discuss how the incredible impact that the public health crisis has had on our lives and the whole world. Dive in as we discuss how to identify overreaction versus panic, how we maintain emotional regulation and how therapists and healers show up to support client, co-workers, and management. Coronavirus out! Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Have savings, residual income, keep your body healthy. Get your immune system up! 2. Therapists and healers...2020-03-1731 minChronicles AbroadEp 9 | Monday Message With Frantzces Corona Virus: Panicking Or Overreacting The global health epidemic of the Corona Virus also known as COVID-19 has the world in hysteria. At a time of crisis when our survival is threatened, we are challenged to look within so we can manage the external. Are you panicking or overreacting? In times like this, we cannot forget humanity and we cannot panic. Imagine if first responders panicked every time there was a disaster? We’d be in big trouble. However, they are trained to remain calm in the face of terror because if they panic it’s literally life or dea...2020-03-1605 minChronicles AbroadEp 8 | Monday Message With Frantzces Break Your PatternsThe patterns in our lives reveal many things about us. But it's when you sit down and reflect to see whether or not your habits are nourishing you or causing you to suffer. The patterns in our lives also reveal our core beliefs and our values. It tells us what we will tolerate and what we won't. In this Monday Message, Frantzces shares with us why breaking patterns are crucial to you living a joyful life. But, you must be able to face your fears to do so. Ps: Join Frantzces' coaching program The Liberated Cre...2020-03-0905 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 6 The Things We Wish We KnewYou ever wonder, damn, wish you had known that? Well, we tackle the very real issue of the things we wish we knew before and while becoming therapists and healers. We discuss the things or stuff that would have had a significant impact on our training and experience in the field. We unpack and acknowledge the lessons learned and our quest to pay it forward with upcoming clinical folks in the world of mental health. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Self-advocacy and self- work are invaluable and necessary for developing a professional identity. 2. You...2020-03-0831 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 5 When Friendships EvolveIn this week's episode, we tackle the very real issue of friendships and how our friendships have changed over time through our lives and how that impacts the work that we do. When friendships change in ways that we don't expect it to, it can feel a bit unsettling and painful as it changes. Even with friendships we still need to have boundaries, we need to be able to have hard conversations with our friends and we need to nurture them. Being a therapist we expend a lot of energy, so be selective in creating your friendship...2020-03-0333 minChronicles AbroadEp 7 | Monday Message With Frantzces Your Life's CallingWhat is your life's calling? And do you have to find it now? If you're trying to figure out what you "should" do for the rest of your life, stop. When you focus on trying to find that out, you don't become any clearer. But, if you're dead seat in figuring your life's calling, look to your childhood for clues. What did you use to be so engrossed in, that time didn't exist? Usually, you'll find the answers through there. If, still there are no answers, then lead by curiosity. What's one thing that you're...2020-03-0210 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 4 What Does It Mean To Be "Woke"In this week's episode, we tackle the very real issue of bringing consciousness into our work with clients. We discuss our individual processes of becoming woke and self-aware, and how that influences our professional identities as therapists and healers. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Being woke means nothing unless you bring it into your work. 2. Consciousness is a daily process, constantly reflect and act on becoming the person you want to be. 3. Ask questions, seek out information. For questions and share outs and further discussion please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail...2020-02-2528 minChronicles AbroadEp. 6 | Monday Message With Frantzces Kobe Bryant's Death Redemption & EmpathyIs redemption possible? Kobe Bryant's death had Frantzces thinking about what it means for someone to redeem themselves and is it possible for someone to do that in the current climate of our society? Who is redemption ultimately for? Redemption is possible for everyone who is willing to walk on the journey of humility. She also explores how there is this widening gap between us as humans and empathy. She asks the question, are we selective with empathy or can we find a way to bridge that? Empathy keeps the lights on. 2020-02-2407 minChronicles AbroadEp 5 | Monday Message With Frantzces Are You Ready For GrowthThe growth process isn't easy. But it's something every one of us faces, and usually at multiple points in our lives. For some change comes a little harder. When it's time to grow though, how do you know you're making genuine shifts in your life? Change is directly linked to a changed before. If you're finding yourself back at square one it might be a few reasons. Frantzces gives the 4 basic ingredients for change that you can get started on now. So, be sure to grab a pen to take some notes. What do you...2020-02-1706 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 3 We're Talking About Race Today FolksIn this week's episode, you learn more about our experiences as clinicians of color and how we navigate predominately white spaces and manage inter and intra-racial issues in the professional world and mental health community. Listen as we discuss that Black and Brown people are not part of monolithic cultures. And such intraracial and intercultural diversity should be both celebrated and recognized. We are committed to evolving as culturally proficient therapists and global citizens. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. Dive into a discussion of significant cultural proficiency terms and issues such as c...2020-02-1136 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 2 Paid My Dues As A Home Visitor: Burn Out & Shifting ForwardIn this week's episode, we tackle the very real issue of burn out, secondary trauma and work/life balance as clinicians, therapists, and healers. Listen as we share our personal experiences with burn out and how we found strategies to manage our mental health and remain in the field to continue what we have been called upon to do. Key takeaways from this episode include: 1. It's okay to take a break from the work in order to heal and to keep going. Look into paid leave and sabbaticals as a way to reset, rest and rejuvenate...2020-02-0431 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Ep 1 Meet Your TAPT HostsWelcome to the premier episode of TAPT! We are Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika (aka Toni). You get to know the voices behind TAPT, the various paths that led us to clinical work, and what ultimately drives us to continue plugging along in this challenging world of mental health, coaching, and community and social justice work. This podcast is important as it serves to provide a real and raw outlet and sounding board for both new and veteran clinicians, therapists and healers, and for others that yearn to gain a sense of drive and purpose in...2020-02-0421 minChronicles AbroadEp 4 | Monday Message With Frantzces Change Your Thoughts Easy As ABCHave your thoughts been holding you back? Do you find yourself being in situations and feeling like your emotions have lost control? Or maybe it's gotten the best of you? Frantzces gives some tips about how to change your thoughts in a way that helps you to think logically. This way, you are able to control your feelings long enough to think through the situation in a rational way. So, be sure to grab a pen to take some notes. What do you think of this format? More of it or less? Ps: J...2020-02-0307 minTherapists Are People Too (T.A.P.T.)Season 1 Intro - TAPTWe are Frantzces, Sabeen, and Tonika. Welcome to TAPT, therapists are people too, honest conversations with therapists and healers about life's bull****. A space to have conversations about how therapists and healers care for themselves while they do the work. Yeah, this is where we talk about the lessons we've learned and the things we wished we knew. This is a supportive space to be seen and to be heard. So sit back, drink your wine (or not), do your yoga and burn some incense. Don't forget your crystals and catch...2020-01-2800 minChronicles AbroadEp 3 | Monday Message With Frantzces Honor Your ProgressHow do you make honoring your progress a habit? Well first, it's crucial to take stock of what you've done thus far in your life. Many of you have collected more losses than wins. That's the habit you've developed over the years. That needs to change and there is a different way. Frantzces shares with you it's important to honor your progress and various mantras you can begin implementing into your life to counter those negative thoughts. It's time for you to give yourself the applause you deserve. It's okay to not rush into this...2020-01-2705 minChronicles AbroadEp. 2 | Monday Message With Frantzces Reconnecting With Your Source PowerIf you're feeling a bit off-balance, there could be several reasons for that. Frantzces gives you five tips that you can begin to implement today to begin reconnecting to your source power. Remember from last week's message, your source power is connecting to your higher self. Some of you may have moved away from that source power and you might be wondering how to reconnect. But one part of that disconnection is you've forgotten about your source power. When you learn to stay present and aware of your source power, it helps you to remain grounded and con...2020-01-2007 minChronicles AbroadEp. 1 | Monday Message With Frantzces Reclaim Your PowerWelcome back, it's been a minute! The Monday Message has returned with a brand new season but with the same message; which is, stop waiting to live a more meaningful life. It's time to reclaim your power. In today's episode, Frantzces catches you up on some of the things she was up to in 2019 and what's in store for 2020. She also shares with you her word for the year, so be sure to share yours with her as well. Today's message is about how you are the creator of your life and how you can rec...2020-01-1409 minChronicles AbroadEpisode 143 | Monday Message With Frantzces Live A Life You LoveOn the last Monday Message for the season, Frantzces talks about what it means to live a life you love. What does that mean? It will mean different things to different people. But living a life you love means living a life on your terms. Living a life that mostly allows you to feel good. The reason most aren’t living a life they love or a life they are proud of is because somewhere they disconnected to what used to make them feel good. This can also mean, living a life that isn’t...2019-10-1405 minChronicles AbroadEpisode 142 | Monday Message With Frantzces AnxietyOn today's Monday Message Frantzces talks about anxiety. Many people suffer from anxiety, yet it's highly treatable. But, most people don't receive treatment for it. It's crippling and it hijacks your emotions and your inability to move forward in life. Anxiety comes up for you because you have difficulties remaining in the present. You have both feet planted in the future or the past. Or you may have one foot in the future and one foot in the past. This causes a lot of fear and worry. You are not your anxiety. You can...2019-10-0706 minChronicles AbroadEpisode 141 | Monday Message With Frantzces Lessons From The Fall SeasonOn today's Monday Message Frantzces talks about different lessons we can learn from the fall season. It's not just falling that can teach you a lesson its nature in general. Nature doesn't interrupt the inevitable which is change. Nature trusts the process. This is something you can learn and apply to your own lives. With fall comes many changes. From the colors to how dark it becomes. The sun doesn't show up or stick around the way it does during the summertime. But that's okay because by doing so it allows nature to do its...2019-09-3004 minChronicles AbroadEpisode 140 | Monday Message With Frantzces Stop Saying I Can't On today's Monday Message Frantzces talks about the phrase "I can't." It's a phrase that the minute you say it you cut your human potential the same way you cut a tree. You don't know your fullest potential until you find yourself living outside of your comfort zone on a regular basis. And remember your words are powerful, so the more you say it the more it becomes part of your value system. A part of the way you ma...2019-09-2306 minChronicles AbroadEpisode 137 | Monday Message With Frantzces Redirected Not RejectedThere's this idea that being rejected by something or someone is a bad thing. In this Monday Message, Frantzces explores what this means. When we accept the story of rejection we create more suffering in our lives. It makes us feel unworthy when that indeed isn't the case. We often carry that story on with us for years to come when we're rejected. It goes as far as childhood and into adulthood. As a result, our relationships suffer and our purpose becomes mangled with despair. It's crucial to begin to reframe what this means for...2019-09-0204 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 133 | Monday Message With Frantzces Opportunities In The Struggle Have you ever asked yourself why these obstacles and struggles are in your life? Do you feel singled out? Well, you’re not alone in this. Everyone deals with obstacles on a regular basis. However, not everyone knows how to approach obstacles effectively. It’s important for you to reprogram how you see the world. It’s important to examine your relationship with the world. If you find your framework riddled with negativity then, well, it’s difficult to find the opportunities in the struggle. But in this episode, Frantzces shares how there are opportunities in the s...2019-08-0505 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 131 | Monday Message With Frantzces Reprogramming Your Mind Have you thought about the programming that’s in your mind? You’re either programming your mind or being programmed. This matters because much of what you learned was given to you or fed to you. Either by your caregivers, by TV, and even by social media. It is up to you to question the programming that’s running through your head. This means finding material and information to replace the old programming. How do you do that? By filtering the information and messages that you receive. By creating an environment so the unhelpful programming doesn’t...2019-07-2905 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 127 | Monday Message With Frantzces Celebrates One Year It’s been a whole year since Chronicles Abroad launched the Monday Message. It was an idea that Frantzces sat on for a few months, but with the encouragement of her co-host Nubia, she launched the Monday Message. The messages shared over the year were things Frantzces either personally experienced, things that she was currently dealing with or conversations she had with people. It’s clear that everyone isn’t that different from each other. No matter where everyone is along their journey, there are still struggles and things that have to be overcome so everyone can liv...2019-07-1505 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 123 | Monday Message With Frantzces Mid-year Check-in This is a mid-year check-in. Can you believe that we’re half way through the year? Where are you along your journey? Some of you had set out to achieve certain goals for the year and some of you may have achieved those goals. But for some of you, who are still having a hard time figuring things out, it’s not too late. Each day is a new day to start again anew. Start where you are, no matter what. A mid-year check-in is a great way to reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re go...2019-07-0805 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 123 | Monday Message With Frantzces Emotions Are Information Emotions are information so when we avoid to feel them we miss out. When we’re going through it, we often don’t always want to acknowledge the pain and the hurt. So we do everything that we possibly can to avoid feeling it. But again emotions are information, they are our compass. They tell us what we need. Whatever is going on right now, take a moment to explore it and process it. Frantzces provides a step by step process to work through the difficult stuff. Because sometimes an inspirational quote or a passage or a...2019-07-0105 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 121 | Monday Message With Frantzces What I Learned From My Things Being Stolen While on a trip to D.C. Frantzces’ things were stolen. Her book bag had everything you can think of such as her mac laptop, her kindle, her phone and a bunch of other items. After having a mini-meltdown, she was able to see some of the lessons that she was supposed to learn from this incident. It brought her to remember the lessons of stoicism and excess. Our attachments to things can create an over-identification with our possessions. If you’re unfamiliar with stoicism you can get a bit more insight here. One of the pi...2019-06-2407 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 119 | Monday Message With Frantzces Move Past Resentment When you move past resentment it’s meant more for you than it is for the other person. Sure pain recycles itself, and the person you resent may also be feeling it. But ultimately, resentment is poison. It poisons everything around you. You find yourself governing your life from this place of hate and anger. So on today’s Monday Message, Frantzces is encouraging you to begin the process of forgiveness by letting go. Despite not being able to change past circumstances, you can create a more improved today and an even better tomorrow. Would...2019-06-1705 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 115 | Monday Message With Frantzces On Being Single Being single isn’t easy. We sometimes wonder despite these amazing qualities that we have why are we still single? On today’s Monday Message, Frantzces talks about the difference between intentionality and longing. And how sometimes the longing part gets in the way of finding the person that we would like to share your lives with. Because of that longing, we sometimes ignore the red flags which make us focus on the potential of something or someone and not necessarily the person that’s in front of us. So we find ourselves giving passes and gett...2019-06-0307 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 114 | Monday Message With Frantzces Energy Is Everything Today Frantzces talks about how energy is everything. But on the last few Monday Messages, Frantzces spent some time talking about the lessons she learned while living abroad. If you haven’t listened to them yet, here is her favorite lesson of all. What does Frantzces mean by energy is everything? Energy dictates the kind of life you live. You can use energy to your advantage by calling the things you want into your life through the energy you produce. If your energy is negative it can also call the things you don’t wa...2019-05-2709 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 107 | Monday Message With Frantzces Lessons From Living Abroad Frantzces learned some valuable lessons while living abroad for the past three years. She is going to spend the next five Monday Messages breaking these messages down and sharing some of her insights with the hopes that it encourages you to reflect a bit more deeply about your life. The first lesson is about not being able to outrun your problems. There was a lot going on at the time that Frantzces decided to move abroad. She quickly realized that life is about telling yourself the truth, facing the truth and then doing something about...2019-04-2206 min
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy TravelersMoving Abroad After 30 with Frantzces Lys from Chronicles AbroadFrantzces Lys is the co-founder of Chronicles Abroad. Chronicles Abroad is a blog and podcast that uses travel to highlight stories of personal growth. From courageous world travelers and creative wanderers to digital nomads, Frantzces and co-host Nubia inspire people who have been wavering to finally pursue their dreams of moving abroad. In this episode we cover: Living, working and traveling abroad How Facebook is a go-to for finding expat communities online Frantzces' personal experience being black in Asia Maintaining natural hair abroad Tackling student loans while living abroad How travel is transformative 2019-03-0732 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 92 | Monday Message With Frantzces Stories Of TriumphLast week Frantzces talked about personal responsibility. We received an email about how could we be responsible for the horrible things in our lives. Of course, you’re not responsible for the terrible things that happened to you, but ultimately, you are responsible for your own healing. At some point, you have to be an active participant in your life to create a life that you’re proud of. So this led her to talk about how we aren’t immune to bad stuff happening in our lives, no matter who we are, no matter what o...2019-02-2507 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 80 | Monday Message With Frantzces Stop Waiting To Feel GoodIn this episode, Frantzces asks the question why are you waiting to feel good? Many of you are waiting for something before something else can happen. Whether it’s waiting to retire to travel, waiting for that promotion that one day will happen, there’s this cycle of waiting that holds us hostage. If this is something you find yourself doing often, then Frantzces talks about why it happens and what you can do to interrupt the cycle. So tune in! Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these...2018-12-2407 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 62 | Monday Message With Frantzces Managing Difficult EmotionsIn this episode, Frantzces talks about managing difficult emotions. Some of us don’t do well in managing our feelings––especially in the healthiest way possible. Just know whatever you decide to do, your feelings are going to come out one way or another. We tend to distract ourselves from feeling our feelings either through destructive behaviors such as overeating or getting involved in unhealthy relationships. Frantzces shares 6 steps to getting started in managing your difficult emotions in a more productive and healthier way. So tune in! Want to connect more with F...2018-10-2207 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 53 | Monday Message With Frantzces Morning RitualsIn this episode, Frantzces talks about how morning rituals can transform your life. A lot of successful people have morning rituals and for good reason. Do you have a morning ritual, if so what it is? How are you waking up in the morning? For instance, how do you get your day started? How do you set the tone for the rest of the day? Your morning ritual doesn’t need to be rigid or like everyone else. Do what feels right for your body, mind, and spirit. Frantzces shares why it’s so important to cr...2018-09-1706 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 49 | Monday Message with Frantzces Quality Of Life MattersIn this episode, Frantzces talks about “quality of life”. Quality of life can seem so vague and sometimes we forget what that even means for us. Have you taken inventory? Is your quality of life improving or diminishing? Find out what Frantzces has to say about it and what her research discovered when she asked those who are living abroad right now. So tune in! Before you go… Chronicles Abroad is having a retreat here in Chiang Mai for the Yi Peng Festival also known as The Festival of Lights. Join us as we rel...2018-09-0307 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 47 | Monday Message With Frantzces Is All About BoundariesIn this episode, Frantzces talks about the importance of boundaries. Without creating boundaries in your relationships you’ll find yourself in messes that you’ll have to constantly clean up. Find out what Frantzces says about why boundaries are important and what happens when you don’t regularly establish boundaries in your relationships. So tune in! Before you go… Chronicles Abroad is having a retreat here in Chiang Mai for the Yi Peng Festival also known as The Festival of Lights. Join us as we release the lanterns into the sky and let go of...2018-08-2705 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 41 | Monday Message With Frantzces Bite Size ChangesIn this episode, Frantzces talks a bit about change. Change is hard for all of us. And when we embark on changes, sometimes we’re too hard on ourselves. But really it’s because we’re doing too much. Find out what Frantzces has to say about how to tackle change successfully. If you enjoyed this please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter. Before you go… Chronicles Abroad is having a retreat here in Chiang Mai for the Yi Peng Festival also known as T...2018-08-0606 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 33 | Frantzces Introduces The Monday Message And The 3 C’sChronicles Abroad presents The Monday Message with Frantzces the co-host of Chronicles Abroad. This segment is about the possibilities of life and how sometimes we get in our own way. So what can we do about it? Tune in every Monday of every week to be inspired. To begin to look at your life a bit differently and to be open to the possibilities of life. In this episode, Frantzces talks about the 3 C’s of life and how these have a massive impact on how much more or less we suffer. Also, if you...2018-07-0206 min
Chronicles AbroadEpisode 1 Part 2 | Frantzces Reflects On Being Abroad For Over A Year In part 2, Frantzces shares her story about moving abroad. A single mother of one, she explains how her story is quite different than her co-host. She discusses how her mental health was being impacted by her situation in the States. Find out the life-altering moment in her life that led her to make the official move abroad to Southeast Asia. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Life is fragile. 2. Have zero expectations. 3. Sometimes you have to make moves in stealth mode. Want to connect more with...2018-02-0125 min