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Growing GardeniasDamaged parent, broken child: Is it worth fixing?Is it? Join me as I discuss whether mending a damaged relationship with a parent is worth it? It’s completely up to you! Tune in to hear more of this conversation and my own experience with this decision. I want to hear from you! If there are topics you would like to hear discussed on the podcast, please complete this form.2023-05-0420 minGrowing GardeniasThe fear of failure.Atichyiphobia (n): an intense fear of failure.Everyone is afraid to fail, but has your fear stopped you from going for your goals? From taking risks? From trying? If it has, that fear is something that needs to be worked through. Let’s change our definition of failure.I want to hear from you! If there are topics you would like to hear discussed on the podcast, please complete this form. 2023-04-2719 minGrowing GardeniasGive yourself permission to rest.Have you been taught that you have to earn rest? That it is a luxury and not a necessity? If you have, I'm here to tell you that's false. We are worthy and deserving of rest and should be prioritizing it. Join me as I discuss why you may not be giving yourself permission to rest and how you can overcome this. Tune in!2023-04-1020 minGrowing GardeniasYou are allowed to take a break from healing.Healing is a necessary part of growth, however it’s possible to be doing too much healing work. When you become hyper-focused on working through traumas, you will burn yourself out. Rest is equally as important as the work you do for healing. Take a pit stop on the journey. You are allowed to do that. Remember this is a journey, not a destination. Join me as I discuss the importance of taking a break in your healing journey and what that looks like. Tune in!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a...2023-04-0320 minGrowing GardeniasWhy didn’t I trust myself? Unpacking shame.We’ve all experienced shame and may still be experiencing shame for certain things that have happened to us. It can be hard to acknowledge that we are struggling with these negative feelings. Join me as I discuss the journey I’m currently on with healing my shame and what this looks like! Tune in.
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2023-03-2725 min
Growing GardeniasA message to my younger self.What message would you give your younger self? I would tell mine: I wish you could see how special you are. You are so loved and valued, even when you don’t see it. Keep going. Life is turning out great for us. I know it's hard to believe that things are working out, but they are. You've overcame everything you experienced. You are safe now. Join me as I get deep and share some things I would tell my younger self. I urge you to also think about some of the messages you have for little you. Tune in!
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Growing GardeniasThey’re not sorry: Healing without an apology.Have you ever had to move on without receiving the apology you know you deserve? We’ve all been there and let’s be real— it hurts. While it doesn’t feel good, we have to accept and move on. We’re the only ones who can give ourselves closure. Listen in as we discuss ways we can heal and move on without that apology. Remember to give yourself grace. Nothing about healing comes easy. Tune in!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sen...2023-03-0622 min
Growing GardeniasFive gentle reminders about giving yourself grace.Giving yourself grace can look different for everyone. For some it looks like self-forgiveness and for others it looks like releasing perfectionism. We always talk about giving ourselves grace. This may not come easy for many of us, so here are 5 gentle reminders about it. Tune is as I discuss my own journey with giving myself grace, how you can continue and more!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2023-02-2716 min
Growing GardeniasHyper-independence is a trauma response.I don’t know who needs to hear this, but hyper-independence is a result of trauma. Your “I don’t need anyone; I can’t depend on anyone; I have to do everything myself” really means your needs may not have been met and people have failed you, so as a response, you’ve learned to be your own support. You do need people and you don’t have to do everything by yourself. Tune in to this episode as I discuss hyper-independence, some signs and how we can overcome it.
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Growing GardeniasCultivating loving wellness with Koree Badio.There aren’t words to describe how this conversation reached my soul. Thank you to my soul sister, Koree, for joining me in this space and fostering this beautiful conversation. Please join us as we discuss what loving wellness is, how we cultivate in our everyday lives, how you all can lead a life with love and cultivate loving wellness and more.BONUS: a beautiful, guided meditation is included. You can access Koree's FREE 7 day guided experience to support your journey toward a loving-wellness here. 2023-02-061h 22
Growing GardeniasSelf-care is a necessity: Embracing radical self-care.You will never be wrong for putting yourself first or prioritizing your needs. We are so used to overextending, that actually choosing ourselves and putting our needs first feels like we are doing something wrong. Let’s move away from that. Release that. You are deserving of radical self-care. Allow it. Join me as I expand on radical self-care, what this looks like and why this is needed for everyone. 2023-01-3019 min
Growing GardeniasCommunity healing: Finding home in your friendships.A huge part of my healing journey has been leaning into my community more. Letting my people support me, love on me, and hold space for me. Whether they know it or not, my friends have played a major role in my growth and self + acceptance. In more ways than one, they’ve been home for me. Tune in as I discuss what this looks like for me, and how you too can utilize community healing.2023-01-2317 min
Growing GardeniasLet's get real: Therapist chat with Jada Albright, LMHC.Let’s get real. Dealing with mental health isn’t always easy. In fact, it can be quite heavy, especially when you feel alone. In this episode, we’re joined by the lovely Jada Albright, LMHC. We discuss the hard things we don’t like to talk about, boundaries, stigma and more. Jada and I gently remind you that you’re never alone. Tune in to a very honest, very raw conversation between two Black women mental health professionals. Trigger warning: mention of suicide.2023-01-161h 22
Growing GardeniasReparenting my inner child.The journey back home or back to self includes healing those inner child wounds and reparenting yourself. Reparenting looks different for everyone. For me it looks like being gentle with myself, unlearning toxicity, mirror work, and no longer tolerating people or spaces I don't feel safe with/in. Join me as I dive deep in how reparenting myself has been healing my inner child and how you can begin to do the work as well.2023-01-0927 min
Growing GardeniasThe year of new beginnings.Reflection of the previous year, gratitude for the lessons learned, and excitement for the blessings to come. The main lessons I’m taking with me into this new season are 1) choose yourself, 2) it’s okay to walk away from people/situations that are no longer serving you, and 3) listen to yourself the first time. 2023 is the year for community healing. We are going to continue elevating this season, together.
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your...2023-01-0225 min
Black and EMPOWERed PodcastScience CommunicationIn today's episode, we introduce our new co-hosts, Ashanti J. Brown and Niara J. Carrenard, clinical graduate students of The EMPOWER lab. Our special guest, Lisa Bartolomeo, discusses the need for science communication at the clinical and personal level and shares how she, as a member of Dr. Isha Metzger's Racial Trauma Task Force, utilize social media and other avenues to share science with the public.
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Growing GardeniasIt wasn’t your fault.April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please stand with survivors. Please believe survivors. Please support survivors. Join me in this episode as I discuss my own experience as a survivor and the impact these experiences have on peoples’ lives. Please listen with caution. If you are a survivor, you are not alone. Resources Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAIIN) https://www.rainn.org National Sexual Assault Line 1800-656-4673 Find a Therapist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 2022-04-1920 min
Growing GardeniasGirl talk: Can I date while healing? with Briana SpiveyIn this episode, I'm joined by my lovely lab sister, Briana Spivey, a third-year Clinical Psychology PhD student. We discuss if it's possible to date while still healing and what it looks like to navigate that.2022-04-051h 10
Growing GardeniasStop gaslighting yourself.We always talk about narcissists and abusers gaslighting people, but what about when you gaslight yourself? “I’m just too sensitive” “I’m being dramatic. They didn’t mean it like that” “I’m probably just making a big deal” Do any of these look/feel familiar? If yes, maybe you self gaslight. Join me as I discuss what self-gaslighting looks and sounds like, how to be conscious of when you’re doing it, and how to put an end to it.2022-03-2213 min
Growing GardeniasAnother life lesson?In this episode, I discuss our experiences being life lessons (whether we want them to or not), feeling and dealing with regret and how we can cope with all of this. 2022-03-0821 min
Growing GardeniasOh, so you're jealous?OOP — don’t worry we’ve all be there. In this episode, I discuss jealousy/envy, why we feel these things, and how we can work through these feelings and overcome them.2022-02-2222 min
Growing GardeniasValentine's day special.In this episode, I talk about how to enjoy Valentine’s Day and embrace singleness, loving on yourself and providing you with some gentle reminders if you’re having a hard time today. 2022-02-1511 min
Growing GardeniasWhen you’re tired of being tired.Trigger Warning ⚠️: Mention of suicidal ideation “What do they have to be depressed about?” Depression wears many faces. Those people who seem to have it “together” could also be suffering. You truly never know what someone is battling. Tune in as I discuss high functioning depression, what it can look like, and how we can help ourselves and our loved ones! You are never alone. Keep going. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting themselves, please call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text ‘HOME’...2022-02-0822 min
Growing GardeniasForgiveness versus access.Why do we believe that just because we forgive people they get to have access to us again? I don’t know who needs to hear this, but they DON’T. Tune in as I discuss forgiveness and whether or not people deserve to have access to you after you’ve forgiven them! What do you think? Does forgiveness automatically mean access back into your life?
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2022-02-0119 min
Growing GardeniasSeasons of people.Sometimes it's hard to accept the fact that not everyone is meant to be in your life for more than a season. In this episode, I discuss these uncomfortable truths and how to cope!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2022-01-2523 min
Growing GardeniasSurviving survival mode.In this episode, I discuss survival mode: what it is, what it looks like, my own struggle of dealing with this, and more importantly, how we get through it.2022-01-1820 min
Growing GardeniasTrusting the transition.Are you feeling like you aren’t in control or like things aren’t going your way? Sometimes when things don’t work out, it’s because something better is on the way. Trust the transition, my love. Tune in and hear my journey over these past free months and how I had to learn to trust the transition as well. You’re never alone. 2022-01-1137 minBlack and EMPOWERed PodcastMeet the Family pt. 2Welcome to Season 2 of the Black and EMPOWERED Podcast. In this first episode, meet our newest graduate students, Ashanti Brown and Niara Carrenard. We will update you on all that's been going on, changes in the EMPOWER lab, and highlight stories of Black excellence.
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Growing GardeniasLoving someone and accepting love with anxiety.How do you love someone with anxiety? As someone with anxiety, how do you let love in? Having a loved one with anxiety can be difficult. We may not always know what to do and also having anxiety and allowing ourselves to let love in can be even harder. Join me as I discuss this in the newest episode!2021-03-2515 min
Growing GardeniasTrue life: My family is toxic.Let’s be real, we all have that one family member with the snarky comments that are really disrespectful but you’re family so you let it rock? Well guess what, we’re not doing that anymore! We are setting boundaries and demanding respect. If you struggle with setting boundaries with toxic family members, this episode is for you.2021-03-1817 min
Growing GardeniasTherapy or nah?If you’re considering getting a therapist, this is your sign. DO IT. If you’re considering a therapist and not sure if you should seek one, if you don’t know where to begin or what you should be asking, if you just want to know more about the process, this episode is for you! Finding a therapist is not easy... at all! Personally it took me months to find a therapist that I really resonated with (and that’s okay) The relationship you have with your therapist is REALLY important, do not settle! Tune in to this episode...2021-03-0536 min
Growing GardeniasAm I a fraud?No! You are not a fraud. It's called Impostor Syndrome. Tune in as I discuss what impostor syndrome is and how we are going to overcome it! DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional. 2021-02-1819 min
Growing GardeniasTruth is I'm tired.In this episode, I discuss burnout, compassion fatigue, my own story with burnout, normalizing these feelings and how we can overcome this. Join me! DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional. 2021-02-0421 min
Growing GardeniasTrue love or trauma bond?“You cannot force someone to leave. You cannot make someone realize that their situation is abuse.” Let’s talk about trauma bonding. Many of us are or have been in this type of situation and if you have or know someone who is or has been, you know it’s hard. Tune into this episode as I discuss the science behind trauma bonding, what it looks like, why it may happen and more. 2021-01-2917 min
Growing GardeniasInner child healing.To my inner child: I love you. You are safe now. Your needs and feelings matter. In this episode I discuss inner child healing, what are some signs of inner child wounds, my own inner child healing journey, and more.2021-01-2114 min
Growing GardeniasSuperwoman syndrome.You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to give yourself a break. You are allowed to say no. You are allowed to put you and your needs first. Join me as I discuss superwoman syndrome and how we can and will be overcoming this! 2021-01-1516 min
Growing GardeniasLet's talk about suicide.TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE/ MENTION OF SELF HARM If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting themselves, please call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. We rarely hold spaces where we can openly discuss our thoughts and fears regarding suicide. Most of these conversations come when it is too late. Join me as I discuss suicide/suicidal ideation and its levels, my own personal journey with this struggle and how we can help ourselves or help our loved ones. 2021-01-0724 min
Growing GardeniasSelf care in the face of racial trauma.Self-care is essential, especially during times like this. Tune in for some easy ways to practice self care while dealing with racial trauma. Ways to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ 2020-06-0412 min
Growing GardeniasSay his name with Build Black Give Back.George Floyd. “I am tired of watching Black men die on camera.” - Beau Colbert We’re fed up. We’re hurt. We’re traumatized. We’re tired. We are saying his name. Join my best friend Joy, founder of @buildbackgiveblack and I as we discuss our thoughts on this sick murder and black lives. We’ve made this conversation our safe space and we hope you all are allowing yourselves to feel these emotions as well. Please reach out for support.2020-05-291h 03
Growing GardeniasClosure and accepting rejection."I need closure so I can move on." No, you don't. You give yourself closure and you accept rejection with grace. Join me as I debunk the idea of closure and discuss how to accept rejection. 2020-05-2121 min
Growing GardeniasYou deserve: The hard part about self over (part two).We always talk about the good things that come when you love yourself. But let's be real. Self love isn't only face masks and journaling. Let's get into the not so good things about the self-love/healing journey.2020-04-0312 min
Growing GardeniasYou deserve (part one)."I am worthy. I am strong. I am worthy of love. I do love who I am and my life." Join me as I affirm, debunk, and build up. You deserve all the greatness and love headed your way.2020-03-2719 min
Growing GardeniasWe will be okay.We all know what's currently going on in the world. This virus has us in panic mode, but we will be okay. Join me as I discussing managing anxiety and embracing social distancing.2020-03-1916 min
Growing GardeniasAre you holding yourself accountable?How often do you stop and hold yourself accountable? Maybe you’re the toxic one. Maybe you’re the problem. The truth hurts. Join me as I discuss accountability, how we can hold ourselves accountable and why this is important and necessary for growth. 2020-03-1218 min
Growing GardeniasTo date or not to date."Stop making excuses for people and their subpar behavior." Hello my lovelies. Join me as I discuss some important things to remember while navigating dating in 2020. Stay ready. Tune in!2020-03-0516 min
Growing GardeniasI hate it here: A rant.PSA: Adulting sucks and I'm fed up. Join me as I rant about why I'm over adulthood and literally everything. I can't be the only one, right?2020-02-1312 min
Growing GardeniasBooked, busy and unbothered.“The less you give a damn, the happier you’ll be.” In this episode I discuss how to be unbothered aka how to not give a damn and what being unbothered is not. Remember, mind the business that pays you and focus on yourself! Tune in.2020-02-0615 min
Growing GardeniasLiving with purpose.Life has been really heavy on my mind lately, especially with the recent events. Join me as I discuss ways we can live with purpose and make sure we are living our lives to the fullest.2020-01-3014 min
Growing GardeniasThe truth about codependency.“You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.” - Unknown Do you want to “fix” people? Do you constantly seek validation from others? If yes, then you might be codependent. Join me in discussing what codependency looks like, what some common traits are and what we can do to be less codependent. We all have some codependent tendencies. What’s important is being real with yourself and facing these qualities you don’t like. Tune in.2020-01-2325 min
Growing GardeniasFinessin the Finances ft. Tianna RobinsonLet’s talk money! In this episode I sit down with Tianna, a financial advisor, to answer all your questions about finances. Let’s be real, having financial troubles is one of the worst stressors. Let’s finesse these finances together. Tune in. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on finances from a financial advisor!
About Tianna:
Tianna helps people understand their financial goals and needs by creating a detailed plan tailored to their personality. She helps them implement this plan with small, achievable steps while also monitoring their success and making changes as necessary. By helping clients become more informed and empowered, they c...2020-01-1658 min
Growing GardeniasNo means no with Joli Ienuso.BOUNDARIES. What are they? Why do we need them? Why are we so afraid to set them? In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Joli, a violence prevention educator, to discuss the ins and outs of boundaries. We dig deep into our own personal experiences with setting boundaries and overall how we (and you listening) can do better with this.2020-01-091h 19
Growing GardeniasDefining the decade.HAPPY NEW YEAR MY LOVELIES!!! Join me in this first episode of the new year as I reflect on some important lessons 2019 has taught me. I also discuss what attitude and beliefs I’m bringing into this new decade with me. 2020 is yours. Step into your power and claim it. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on lessons taught and preparation for the new decade. Tune in!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2020-01-0215 min
Growing GardeniasHis story with Rajah.“I’m an artist and I also identify as trans.” - Rajah In this episode I sit down with my brother and my long time friend, Rajah, as he discusses his journey, how it has affected him and his loved ones and how he takes care of himself, and much more. Trans lives matter, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in. Bringing you #GardeniasGems on trans matters and Rajah's story.
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light o...2019-12-2658 min
Growing GardeniasMommy issues.Join me as I discuss traits of toxic mothers, how these relationships affect you in adulthood, and how we can navigate the toxicity while protecting our peace. Tune in.2019-12-1918 min
Growing GardeniasDear brothers with Justin Jordan.Dear Brothers, It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to be depressed. It’s okay to be anxious. It’s okay to not be yourself. It’s okay to not be strong all the time. You are not alone and you are safe. In this episode, I sit down with my long time friend Justin Jordan, to have a very important conversation that everyone needs to hear. We dive into his relationship with his father, how he is navigating his mental health as a new father and being a black man in this country, and some ways we can tackle our...2019-12-1041 min
Growing GardeniasDaddy issues.TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of absent fathers and toxic relationships with fathers Sit with me as I discuss "daddy issues" and how this affects us in adulthood. I go in depth about my personal relationship with my father and how I've been managing this.2019-12-0217 min
Growing GardeniasLet us live.R&B singer/songwriter, Summer Walker recently came forward about her social anxiety and has received quite the backlash. Her courage is admirable. It is a lesson that no matter what reaction you get, you should always live in your truth. Join me as I discuss this along with some ways we can support ourselves and our loved ones with anxiety.2019-11-2518 min
Growing GardeniasA silent crisis.After having a discussion with one of my friends about mental health, I realized very rarely do men feel comfortable enough to express their emotions and that’s a problem. Let's talk about it. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on men's mental health. Tune in!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-10-2116 min
Growing GardeniasBlack faces, white spaces with KerriAnne Sejour, MHC-LP.In this episode, I sit down with my good friend KerriAnne Sejour, MHC-LP and we have a candid conversation about being a black therapist, navigating white spaces, and mental health.
About KerriAnne: KerriAnne Sejour is an MHC-LP who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Goucher College, received a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Teacher College, Columbia University. KerriAnne’s Jamaican/Haitian background fuels her dedication to honor the multifaceted aspects of her client’s identities and she is attuned to the importance of topics and issues around cultu...2019-09-3036 min
Growing GardeniasAsk Niara: Session two.This is the second session of Ask Ni! In this episode, I discuss questions a variety of questions about life, relationships, the future, inspirations, trust and much more! Tune in. Bringing you #GardeniaGems advice column style!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-09-2422 min
Growing GardeniasAre they really the one?Are you in a healthy relationship? OR are you ignoring the red flags present? In this episode I discuss red flags that you should look out for in your relationships and with people you are dating. You should never be settling! Bringing you #GardeniaGems on red flags. Tune in!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-09-1012 min
Growing GardeniasSelf-sabotage.How many times have you stood in your own way out of fear or insecurity? In this episode I discuss self-sabotage, why we do it and how we can overcome this. You are worthy of endless blessings! Don't ever forget that. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on handling self-sabotage. Tune in!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-09-0215 min
Growing GardeniasOut of the darkness: Overcoming post grad depression.In this episode I discuss my post grad struggles and how I’ve been helping myself escape these negative thoughts. We all get depressed and in a funk when we are going through a hard time. If you want to read more about REBT check out the book "Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy" by Albert Ellis and Debbie Joffe Ellis.2019-08-2619 min
Growing GardeniasAsk Niara: Session one.This is the first session of Ask Ni! In this episode I discuss questions that a few of you sent me: how to deal with post break up pain, why I started Growing Gardenias, how to let go of a friendship, and what made me want to be a psychologist. Tune in. Bringing you #GardeniaGems advice column style!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-07-0117 min
Growing GardeniasDo you need others to make you happy?Do you depend on other people to make you happy? Are you able to be happy on your own? In this episode I talk about ways to stop depending on people for your happiness and why this is a necessity for a happy peaceful life. Tune in. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on depending on yourself for your own happiness.
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-06-2414 min
Growing GardeniasEmotional vulnerability.How many of you are scared to open up? Scared to be vulnerable? Scared to be your true selves? In this episode, I talk about the importance of emotional vulnerability and why it is actually a strength. 2019-06-1714 min
Growing GardeniasPost grad season.It's graduation season, meaning it's also "what are your plans for after graduation" season, but who says we have to have it all figured out? Let's talk about it! Bringing you #GardeniaGems on handling post-graduation uncertainty!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-05-0615 min
Growing GardeniasThe art of letting go.Don’t be afraid to let people or situations go because what is yours will always be yours. We may not always want to, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do for the sake of your growth. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on letting go!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-04-1518 min
Growing GardeniasGoodbye rut, hello groove.Tough times don't last, but tough people do! Have you been stuck in a rut lately that you would like to get out of? Are you currently feeling lost and you're not sure what to do? In this episode, we talk how to get out of a rut/funk and get your groove back. 2019-04-0817 min
Growing GardeniasWhere’d the love go?Creatives this one is for you! How do we deal with people not supporting our work? Bringing you #GardeniaGems on navigating unsupportive friends/people!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-03-2512 min
Growing GardeniasThe self-worth session.We are constantly told to know our worth and then ADD tax. But how do we do that? How do we still see our worth when everything is falling apart? Bringing you #GardeniaGems on self-worth!
If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space with me. I'm sending you love and light on your healing journeys. 🤎2019-03-1816 min
Growing GardeniasCold weather blues.How many of you get super depressed during the winter? I know I do. Don't fret. This is totally a thing. Let’s talk about seasonal depression. 2019-03-1114 min
Growing GardeniasThe Sexually Liberated Woman"You know there's no pleasure like the joy of being a sexual woman." - Fiona Thrust Bringing you #GardeniaGems on being a sexually liberated woman!
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Growing GardeniasSelfishness vs. selflessness.Are we obligated to be selfless or can we be selfish?2019-01-2110 min
Growing Gardenias#MetooTrigger Warning: Mention of Sexual Abuse/Assault/Rape In this episode I discuss the #MeToo movement and how we can continue to bring change and move forward. If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual assault or sexual violence, please reach out for help. You are not alone. You are a warrior. Resources Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAIIN) https://www.rainn.org National Sexual Assault Line 1800-656-4673 Me Too Movement https://metoomvmt.org Find a Therapist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 2019-01-1418 min
Growing GardeniasCultivating your best self in the new year.Issa new year my lovelies. Make 2019 yours because it's already written in the stars. CLAIM IT.2019-01-0720 min
Growing GardeniasWe’re all in this together.How many of you get anxious thinking about your future? How many of you feel like you aren't doing enough? Chileee, we are in this together.2018-12-1709 min
Growing GardeniasThe friendship breakup.Friends can break your heart too. How can we deal with these types of breakups?2018-12-1015 min
Growing Gardenias22 gems in 22 years.Each year life brings you new lessons. It is important that you carry them with you always.2018-11-2616 min
Growing GardeniasHow to be comfortable in solitude.Solitude is peace. Peace is happiness. Let’s talk about how to be comfortable with ourselves. 2018-11-1209 min
Growing GardeniasHow to forgive yourself.Your past mistakes do no define who you are boo. Self-forgiveness is key.2018-10-2910 min
Growing GardeniasHow to motivate yourself.We all get discouraged and want to give up. What matters is that you keep moving forward. 2018-10-1508 min
Growing GardeniasHow to stay positive through tough times.It's very easy to let your current negative situation consume you, but keep that light in your life shining baby!2018-10-0107 min