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Authors Impact HubA Love That Endures: Exploring The Flame That Never Goes Out with Pamela Smith White🎙️ Episode Title:A Love That Endures: Exploring The Flame That Never Goes Out with Pamela Smith White📖 Episode Description:In this episode of the Authors Impact Hub Podcast, we sit down with Pamela Smith White—Registered Nurse, wife, and author of the heartfelt fiction novel The Flame That Never Goes Out.Pamela takes us behind the scenes of Jackson and Priscilla’s unforgettable love story, sharing the inspiration behind their journey and the emotional depth that makes her characters so relatable. We discuss how her experience in healthcare influences her writing, the real-life emotions woven i...
2025-06-0321 min
Hustle & Flowchart: Mastering Business & Enjoying the JourneyDr. Pamela Smith: Hormones Are the Secret to Entrepreneurial Success!Hormones play a crucial role in both men's and women's health. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Pamela Smith on the Hustle and Flowchart podcast about this important topic, especially focusing on male hormones and how they affect entrepreneurs like us. Dr. Smith shared valuable insights on hormonal balance and its connection to our health, energy, and ability to stay productive in our busy lives. Let's dive into the key points we discussed in the episode.What The Episode Is AboutIn this episode, Dr. Pamela Smith sheds light on the importance...
2025-04-0151 min
Hormonally Speaking(REPLAY) Season 3, Episode 17: Understanding Root Causes of PMS & PCOS + The Power Of Bioidenticals w/Dr. Pamela SmithYou and your BFF can grab your spots for Perimenopause Like A Boss here!
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As women, most of us have experienced some form of PMS and we’ve all been told it’s normal from our doctors, commercials for drugs to help it, and society.
But the reality is that just because it's common, it doesn't mean it's normal.
And there's always root causes to PMS and it's bigger, badder sister, PMDD, as well as PCOS. In this week's episode, Dr. Pamela Smith,
Anti-Aging/Functional Medicine specialist and I cover all thi...
2023-08-1752 min
It's All MentalFinding Your Joy (Mental Note)Have you ever wondered why the person you want to have a relationship with isn’t ready, or doesn’t seem to be on the same page as you? We want other people to be ready to make changes at the same time that we are ready. But that is rarely the case, and we can’t make someone else ready for change. We have to ask the hard question of, are we making someone else a priority over ourselves. Because we have our own traumas, our own experiences, and our own things that we have to work...
2021-06-1804 minIt's All MentalHow to Truly Support the Man in Your Life (Mental Note)I wanted to talk to you about one of my favorite quotes. “It is easier to build strong children than it is to repair broken men”. What does this mean? How can we support the men in our lives? I work with a lot of women in my practice who are trying to “fix” the man in their life. Although it may feel instinctual, we have to remember that everyone’s healing journey is their own and it is not your responsibility. If we know someone who needs help, we need to encourage them to get professional help....
2021-06-1705 minIt's All MentalPursuing Your Dreams (Mental Note)We are coming to you today to talk about pursuing your dreams. I have been talking to a variety of people over the last couple of weeks and have heard a common theme. They are in a career but do not feel like they are pursuing their passion. Have you ever felt that way? You deeply want to pursue a certain path but feel like you have invested so much time in something else? I want to challenge you today to take a look at your life and be honest with yourself, what is truly your passion...
2021-06-0803 minIt's All MentalStanding Up for Your Mental Health (Mental Note)Do you sometimes feel ashamed when talking about your own mental health? Do you worry what other people will think and does this fear keep you back sometimes from pursuing the support that you need? Today I wanted to share how proud I am of Naomi Osaka for standing up for her own mental health. She is very much in the public eye but still took a stand (at her own expense) to talk about her own mental health journey. I applaud her thousand times over. I hope this act of courage did not go...
2021-06-0204 minIt's All MentalDo It Scared (Mental Note)Have you ever wanted to pursue something but were unsure if it was the right time, or if you had what it took? How many times do we allow fear to keep us from going to the next level? Today we are going to talk about doing it scared. I have been on a journey the past several months challenging myself to do things that scare me. I have been using the hashtag #TeamDoItScared on social media and decided to look and see if that name had been established online...it has not. I knew...
2021-05-2804 minIt's All MentalSickness While Single (Mental Note)Being sick is never any fun, it’s miserable. When you add onto being sick the fact of being single and not having anyone there to help take care of you it can be even harder to get through. It’s important to realize that when we feel sick we will feel down mentally, and that’s a normal thing. During those times it’s very important for us to reach out for help. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness and often it can be extremely important not just for our physical health, but our ment...
2021-05-2003 minIt's All MentalTraits of Highly Sensitive Person (Mental Note)We are coming to you today to talk about a character trait called “Highly Sensitive Person” (or HSP). The word “sensitive” is not negative, it simply means someone who is highly attuned. It means that your emotions run deep. The other part of HSP is that the person’s body (or nervous system) becomes a little more attuned as well-meaning you become sensitive to your surroundings, like fabrics or the light or temperature in a room. I wanted to give this brief explanation because this personality is more prevalent than you may think, and is common wit...
2021-05-1304 minIt's All MentalHow to TRULY Be There for Someone Who is Hurting (Mental Note)How would you like to RECEIVE support? How do you GIVE support? We have experienced a lot of loss this year, which is causing us to dig deep and learn what support truly means and the variety of ways we FEEL supported. We have to be careful to not only be there for someone in the way that WE want to be supported (and maybe even trying to run in and fix things) but learn how to support someone in a way that is helpful for them. How do we do this? By simply asking…. We...
2021-05-0503 minIt's All MentalAligning Your Work with Who You Are with Ashley AshireHow do you position yourself as an expert in your work? Imposter syndrome can catch hold of us and keep us second-guessing whether we have the knowledge and skills for the job we are in or are trying to get into. In today’s episode, I sit down with Ashley Asshire who empowers women towards taking meaningful action in life and career. She sits down and talks about how to leverage our imposter syndrome to our advantage. She explains that when we experience those self-doubts, they are actually red flags for us to take a step back and...
2021-04-2742 minIt's All MentalDoes Your Relationship Serve You? (Mental Note)Have you ever been in a relationship where you see warning signs but don’t act on them? For instance maybe you see jealousy, anger, or disrespect. Sometimes we can push those things off and tell ourselves that we can change them, or they were just having a bad day. But we have to realize that when people show us those glimpses of who we are, we have to take them at face value and believe them. No one has constant bad days, and we need to recognize that these are reoccurring tendencies and cut ties. Often we wil...
2021-04-2103 minIt's All MentalHow to Recharge (Mental Note)We are still fighting against the pandemic, social injustices and the “new normal”, life can be extremely stressful right now. So what do we do when we begin to get overwhelmed emotionally? We have to take a step back and recharge ourselves. There are several ways to do this. From shutting down our electronics for a few hours or a day to refocus and bring our normalcy back. Other ways we can recharge our batteries are taking power naps that are limited to twenty minutes or less. Another great way to focus on resetting our minds is taking a...
2021-04-0603 minIt's All MentalTaking on the Responsibility of Others (Mental Note)Have you ever felt that you were taking on the responsibility of someone else’s wrong? This could be from a partner, a friend, or a coworker. It is easy to feel like it is our fault. Sometimes this is because the other person is gas lighting us or making us feel guilty ourselves, or sometimes the other person is outright pointing the blame on us. But regardless of why we are shouldering this weight that is not ours to carry, we have to examine why we are accepting this responsibility. Sometimes we have to step back and ta...
2021-03-3003 minIt's All MentalBlack Men Can Benefit from Therapy Too (Mental Note)Have you ever struggled to communicate? Maybe it was with a loved one, a friend, or a work partner. One of the biggest problems I see is difficulty in communication. This starts in childhood. Boys typically are told to shake it off and ignore pain if they get hurt. This teaches boys from a young age to stop their emotional growth, which they then carry into their adulthood. It is so important to understand that we need to be vulnerable. It is okay to admit that we don’t know how to be vulnerable. Vulnerability allows us to feel, a...
2021-03-2305 min
FemmSouthEP 19 Part IV with Pamela SmithIn the final episode of our Women Healers series, we are circling back to birth work to talk with our special guest, Pamela Smith, one of the founding members of the Farm community in Summertown,Tennessee.
Pamela tells the story of joining Steven, Ina May Gaskin and the 200+ caravan in 1970 that eventually becomes the Farm community in TN that develops one of the most influential midwifery centers for natural childbirth along with pre & post natal care for mothers, babies, and their families. The Farm midwives regard child birth as an empowering experience for women, and they provided natural, home births during...
2021-03-2359 minIt's All MentalHow to Have Better Relationships with Kiaundra JacksonDo you feel like it’s almost impossible to find that “one” to spend your life with? It can be overwhelming in this day and age and the pandemic is not helping things either. Whether you are in the dating game or looking to get into it, it’s oftentimes an overwhelming place. In this episode, I sit down with Kiaundra Jackson who specializes in relationship therapy. We discuss setting clear standards from the get-go in a relationship and how to spot red flags and not sugar coat them. We also discuss the things that truly matter in a relation...
2021-03-1643 minIt's All MentalThe Disparity Between Male and Female Athletes (Mental Note)Mental health in the sports industry, specifically for female athletes leaves much to be desired. It is no wonder when we evaluate the disparity between males and females in this industry. For example, girls in high-school are twice as likely to drop out of sports by the age of fourteen. This number increases as you go through high-school, and also increases in both rural and urban areas. In addition, women’s sports get less than four percent of media coverage. When it comes to pay, both collegiate and professional women athletes receive 15 - 100% less pay than their male...
2021-03-0905 minIt's All MentalThe Importance of Celebrating Yourself (Mental Note)In this episode I want to talk about how we celebrate ourselves. We are very good at celebrating and supporting others but what do we do for ourselves? March is women’s month so this is a great time to talk about pampering ourselves, something we often put on the back burner and ignore as we take care of those around us. But what do you do to take care of yourself? I really want to challenge you to place yourself as a priority and carve out some time for you. Whether this is a staycat...
2021-03-0203 minIt's All MentalStrategies for When You Are Burned Out (Mental Note)In today’s episode, I dive into how we handle life when we are burned out and how we can show up. I want to touch on three points. The first being your mental health. Maybe you feel off-kilter, maybe you are just struggling with feeling "all there". The second topic is your physical health. Whether it’s something chronic, or you are having joint issues or just not feeling yourself. We can sometimes put stress on ourselves that we still have to just push through it. The third thing I dive into is your business health, whether yo...
2021-02-2303 minIt's All MentalHandling Stress and Anxiety with Melvin ChildsIn today’s episode I sit down with Melvin Childs and we talk about handling anxiety and stress in the workplace. We discuss his high stress work environment as a producer and how he calms his anxiety. Sometimes it’s important for us to take alone time and recharge both mentally and physically. With the phone ringing and the emails that pile up it can be difficult to disconnect and taking that time for yourself is vital so that you have things to give and offer to others. It’s important to set boundaries to really protect our mental...
2021-02-1734 minIt's All MentalThe Importance of Positivity (Mental Note) In today’s episode, I wanted to talk about how your physical and mental health are connected. Our energy levels, how we handle news we receive, and how we process all the things that come at us, are all directly connected to both our physical and mental health. Now I’m not saying that we have to force fake happiness and pretend that everything is great. But what we can do is have a positive outlook even though we don’t know what the future holds. There is much scientific evidence that backs up how your mindset...
2021-02-1003 minIt's All MentalOffering Kindness to Yourself (Mental Note)With national kindness week coming up from February 14-20, I would love to challenge you to a kindness challenge. I want to encourage you to do random acts of kindness for yourself. That may sound selfish, but in reality, we are so hard on ourselves, and beat ourselves up so much, that we need to practice being kind to ourselves. You can do this with either planned acts of kindness, or doing some spontaneous and spur of the moment things. A harsh trigger word, walking past a mirror, or feeling inadequate about our looks can often send us...
2021-02-0202 minIt's All MentalShowing Respect to Our Children (Mental Note)When it comes to respecting our children, many of us grew up thinking that our kids have to earn our respect and that we can’t “just give them” respect. But why do we think this way? Our children have feelings just as we do and are often even more sensitive. We need to make sure we are really looking at our children and asking ourselves what we know about them. We need to listen to them, we need to see them, and we need to really hear them. We can easily say “Oh, I heard wha...
2021-01-2603 minIt's All MentalFinding a Culturally Competent Therapist (Mental Note)We are living in very emotionally charged times right now. In order to “unload” it is important for us to reach out to a therapist to discuss the mental and emotional issues at hand. Equally important is finding a mental health professional that looks like you and is culturally competent to be able to really work through these times together. There is still so much hate in the world. The hate is felt by us and not only do we have to deal with it on our own but if we have children we have to have co...
2021-01-1903 minIt's All MentalThe Mental Effects of Current Events (Mental Note)The mental and emotional effects of our current events can be overwhelming. We have to still get through our day to day despite the political and racial climate. So how can we still deal with everything going on while at the same time, keep making progress and moving forward? One thing that helps us to work through our feelings is to self reflect and do a deep dive into ourselves. We need to ask ourselves hard questions about what we are feeling and why so that we can better understand ourselves. Deep diving can be a very un...
2021-01-1203 minIt's All MentalChoosing the Correct Mate (Mental Note)When it comes to choosing the correct mate we often don’t put in the work to see the person for who they truly are, and instead, look through rose-colored glasses. We can sometimes choose to ignore red flags or things that concern us, or we think that the red flags will go away after we get married or that we can change them. But these are dangerous assumptions to make and get us in trouble later on. We all have experienced some level of trauma, from moderate to severe, and that trauma can cause us to oper...
2021-01-0504 minIt's All MentalWhy We Need to Choose Ourselves (Mental Note)Do you feel like you can put yourself first? Make decisions that feel authentic and right for you? It is easy to get caught up in what others think we should do, or what others expect of us, and end up crippled when it is time to make big decisions. But when we choose ourselves first, we then begin to better not only ourselves but our relationships. We increase our self-worth and stop feeling that we have to behave in a certain way in order to please the other people in our lives. This allows us to be a...
2020-12-2904 minIt's All MentalThe Brain-Body Connection for Mental Health (Dr. Catherine Jackson)When you think of your “mental health” do you think about your actual brain? Today’s guest, America’s #1 Brain Psychologist says that you should. There is much more that encompasses our mental health than we think and she is here to tell us about the importance of the brain in our mental health journey. Dr. Catherine Jackson uses a holistic approach when serving her patients and believes that we should look at our health from an individualistic standpoint. She says that although we are not taught to consider the brain when thinking about our emotions, we are holi...
2020-12-2251 minIt's All MentalThe Importance of GratitudeIt is so important for us to express and show gratitude, and we can do that not just by showing it to other people, but also towards possessions, and material things we are grateful for. It has been a very difficult year and now more than ever it’s important to express gratitude. In this episode, I talk about the importance of showing gratitude towards the simple things that we often take for granted. In addition, I talk you through how to avoid making resolutions this next year and instead focus on goal setting, and why g...
2020-12-1503 minIt's All MentalAllowing Ourselves to Heal64 - Allowing Ourselves to Heal When it comes to healing and taking time to take care of ourselves, we often roll over ourselves. We sometimes put on the brave face and stick to our resilience rather than admitting we need to allow ourselves time to be human and heal. In this episode, I talk about how we have to be aware of ourselves when we have bad days or when we are disappointed in ourselves. We can be strong, but we still bleed, we still hurt, and we have to show ourselves kindness. We deserve to...
2020-12-0803 minIt's All MentalStaying Connected Around the Holidays63 - Staying Connected Around the Holidays This year has been very up and down and now with the holidays upon us it can be even tougher on us mentally. So how do we stay connected when we have to stay apart? I’m talking about how we have to get creative and do what we can in order to still feel connected to our family and loved ones. It’s more important than ever to make sure we are staying close to people that are important to us, and whether that is through skype...
2020-12-0102 minIt's All MentalStepping Up in the Workplace & Athletics with Monique AJ SmithIn this episode, I sit down with Monique AJ Smith and talk about how she is highlighting women of color in athletics. She is hosting a podcast and launching a magazine to pave the way for younger women and give them amazing examples to look up to. We discuss how the gatekeepers are gone and we can take control over our own lives. We discuss how you have to know who you are and what your passion is in order to fully step into your purpose. Often when we take a job we only look at the mon...
2020-11-2442 minIt's All MentalBehind Closed Doors: An Honest Film about Difficult Subjects (New Vision Media Group)In today’s episode, I sat down with Stormii Knights and Tamika Archie of NuVysion Media Group to discuss their latest production and why they are passionate about sharing stories that address difficult topics. “Behind Closed Doors” touches on a myriad of taboo subjects, from domestic violence to human trafficking. We talk about the struggles they faced in putting together a production team from scratch and what it was like filming scenes that re-enacted similar episodes that had happened to them. In today’s show, we dig into the mental health aspects of retelling these stories a...
2020-11-1725 minIt's All MentalWomen in Tech with Pria CuttsIn this episode, we sit down with Pria, who tells us what it is like to work in the gaming industry as well as in the heart of silicon valley as a woman from Pakistan. We talk about what it was like for her to transition from her home country of Pakistan to college in England, and then to the heart of tech in the United States. Pria is a strong believer in women standing up and using their voice without fear of reprimand or being told to be quiet. She also shares with us personal stories of w...
2020-11-1033 minIt's All MentalChoosing the RIGHT Practitioner (Mental Note)Choosing the right doctor, physician, or therapist can already be a challenging endeavor. But we need to be even more vigilant when making our choice. Often we are diagnosed differently than someone, not of color, and many doctors do not take that into account. We have to be educated going in to see our doctor as well as ask the right questions so that we can ensure what we are being diagnosed with is not just a general blanket term, but that they are evaluating us individually and know what they are talking about. Please con...
2020-11-0303 minIt's All MentalThe Single Mom’s Guide to Living Life with Kaywanda LambAs single moms, we typically have three things we want. A man, money, and me time. So how do we navigate those things as a single mom? Is it possible to still achieve our goals and live life to the fullest? In this episode, I sit down with Kaywanda Lamb and discuss how as a single mother you can still take charge of your life and live your dreams out. We deep dive into how we are faced with tough decisions and often we have to evaluate whether it’s time to move into a new space or if...
2020-10-2737 minIt's All MentalStigma Surrounding Depression with Caroline GomezAccepting therapy is a process, especially when you grow up with stigma surrounding mental illness. In this episode I sit down with Caroline Gomez. We take a deep dive into her story of moving to the states from Puerto Rico and what that process looked like for her. We talk about how she had to hold onto her roots, and her culture in order to keep it alive and powerful. She also shares with us her own journey towards counseling and how culturally any kind of mental illness is very much swept under the carpet and the bel...
2020-10-2025 minIt's All MentalProtecting Your EnergyOftentimes we are very hard on ourselves. We think we have to perform a certain way, that we have to live up to expectations of others, that we have to be available whenever someone needs us, that we have to give and never take. But in reality that is not a healthy way to live. In this episode I talk with you about how it is okay to focus on you, it’s okay to ignore the phone call or take the day off because sometimes we need that time to unplug and not have anyone relying on u...
2020-10-1502 minIt's All MentalThe Beginning of New Things Welcome to season three, I’m so excited to be back and in this episode I’m telling you about our new partnership with Glass Doors and what that means and will look like. I am really looking forward to kicking this new season off and all the things to come. Be on the lookout for our new website, new episodes, interviews and so much more. If I could ask you to do one thing for me, tell a few friends about the podcast. Let’s grow and expand this message to all those who...
2020-10-0603 minIt's All MentalEnd of Season Two and The IMPORTANCE of Self-CareAs we celebrate our one-year anniversary we want to announce that this is the end of season two of the show. But rest assured, we will be starting season three on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. We also want to take this opportunity to thank YOU from the bottom of our hearts for making this such an incredible and life-changing experience. Knowing that we have listeners from all over the world who are tuning in each week has been incredibly humbling and we could not do ANY of this without you. We look forward to our next season but...
2020-09-0400 minIt's All MentalNegative IonsNegative ions are the opposite of positive ions and have a direct negative affect on your body. Peaceful places such as the ocean, or a stream in the midst of a forest are prime places that emit negative ions. These negative ions are then inhaled and enter our bloodstream, which can have positive effects on our moods. Not only this but it also affects our inner clock, or our circadian rhythm. This is important to understand because often we can walk through life ignoring the things around us and now allow ourselves to be positively affected by the...
2020-09-0100 minIt's All MentalHealing Childhood TraumaOften trauma that we have experienced in the past can lay quiet for quite some time, and then it builds up over time until it spills out and wrecks our lives. It does this by lowering our self-esteem, causing us to have low boundaries, distrust, failed relationships, and more. It can even make us believe that receiving abuse is normal. But it is so important to realize that it is not normal. We have to work through the past trauma with someone who can help us realize that what has maybe been our normal, is not normal an...
2020-08-2500 min
It's All MentalSpiritual TraumaSpiritual trauma is trauma that ensued while attending a religious function or anywhere you get fed spiritually. Trauma that comes from these places usually stems from abuse, and often abuse of power. As a result, it can destroy your relationship not just with the people there at the facility, but with your relationship with your higher power. It can cause you to question yourself and whether you did something wrong, and even push you away from your faith. Spiritual trauma sadly takes place far too often within the confines of spiritual places. It is very important to not...
2020-08-1900 minIt's All MentalImposter SyndromeImposter syndrome is when we know what we are doing, but doubt creeps in and tries to tell us that we are inadequate to do the task. Often it comes in as nervousness, anxiety, and fear. It can be crippling if we allow it because it can keep us from asking. The thing is, we have to take a step back and evaluate, realizing that we are fully capable, that we have prepared for the task at hand, and have the necessary skills and training in order to pursue and go after the thing that is before us...
2020-08-1300 minIt's All MentalPrenatal Anxiety and DepressionWhile postpartum depression is often talked about and discussed, prenatal anxiety and depression is often ignored and not talked about altogether, but it can be just as real as postpartum. Some of the warning signs to look for include difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in things, feelings of worthlessness and more. These feelings are serious things that can affect us in very negative ways so it is important for us to understand. The main thing to remember is that feeling any of these depressive thoughts, doesn’t mean there is something wrong or that you are bad for...
2020-08-0600 minIt's All MentalMenopause and Mental HealthThere are three stages of menopause, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. It can last on average five to seven years and sometimes be shorter or longer depending on the individual. It’s important to realize that menopause can affect your day to day lives. It’s important to stay on top of our health as we approach menopause stages and be aware of the symptoms. Did you know that there are 34 symptoms related to menopause? While we shouldn’t be afraid of menopause there are things we can do to better prepare ourselves as well as understand how it may affect...
2020-07-2900 minIt's All MentalParenting From a Father’s PerspectiveWhen it comes to parenthood in general there are so many fears that we deal with. From money, to spending enough time with our kids, to dealing with our own insecurities and inadequacy. While both mothers and fathers deal with all of these feelings. With fathers it can be taboo to admit feeling these things, making it that much harder to deal with. This is why it’s just as, if not more important for men to reach out to someone to talk to, whether it’s a trusted friend, family member, or seeking out a therapist. The mai...
2020-07-2100 minIt's All MentalWhat to Expect When Traveling During Covid-19When it comes to traveling it can already be filled with anxiety from flying, to staying in hotels and not being in complete control of your surroundings. Add in Covid-19 and it can be a very anxious experience. But there are steps you can take to ensure you are staying safe and avoiding contact with anything questionable. In this episode I share about a recent travel experience I had and what it was like in the different cities I was in, how companies were making arrangements to provide levels of safety, and what I did on my o...
2020-07-1500 minIt's All MentalLiving with Someone Struggling with AddictionRegardless of who it is, a friend, family member, co-worker we all may experience someone who struggles with some type of addiction. It is important for us to know how to handle that in a healthy way. In this episode I discuss the importance of boundaries and how to set them up so that you can be sure to follow through with those boundaries. In addition we have to set ourselves up for success, this includes having the proper resources on hand not only for the person struggling, but also for ourselves. And also setting goals. What do w...
2020-07-0800 minIt's All MentalIntuition Vs. InsecurityHow do you differentiate between intuition and integrity? Intuition is that inner voice that we sometimes try to ignore and as a result of ignoring it, that voice continues to prod us until we listen and only then do we start to gain peace. When we start to feel fear, it is usually insecurity creeping its head out. Usually insecurities come from past experiences we have gone through. When it comes to being able to discern between intuition and insecurity it requires us to have a pretty good level of trust, so we can step back and eva...
2020-07-0100 minIt's All MentalAccountability in Relationships for FemalesResponsibility is more along the lines of action. Responsibility can be shared, but when it comes to accountability it is the primary responsibility of the individual. It is important for us to be accountable in all our relationships, whether they are intimate relationships, friendships, or work related. What we realize is when we begin to take ownership for our wrongs, and our mess-ups, things become better relationally. Accountability comes into play when we first listen to understand instead of listening to react, or waiting for the other person to finish so we can say what we want to. ...
2020-06-2400 minIt's All MentalYou Cannot “Fix” Someone Else (Bonus Episode)When it comes to fixing others, we can have strong instinctual feelings that we need to help and ultimately fix the broken places in others. But we have to realize that we can’t fix others and it is not our place. We can help guide, and help direct if we are invited into that healing process, but it is not our place to step in without being inviting, even if we see reason to do so. Everyone’s healing is their own journey. The best way to start helping others is to pour positivity into our childre...
2020-06-1800 minIt's All MentalManifestation and Positive MindsetWhen I think I can’t achieve something I stop myself and switch my thinking to, I can achieve this. Our words and our thoughts have so much power to affect not just our mindset, but to affect the physical around us. I truly believe there are three parts to manifestation. The first is thinking about it. We have to think it in our minds. The second is believing it. We have to believe it will happen. And third we have to say it, to actually speak it. These three things can help make things a reality. This is a pr...
2020-06-1700 minIt's All MentalTaking a Step Back During Difficult TimesIn this episode we dive into the importance of taking a step back and being real with ourselves of how we feel. We often close off our emotions, thinking we need to hide them. But allowing ourselves to feel the emotion, to cry if needed, and to be okay with not being okay is crucial to maintaining our mental health. When we bottle up the emotion it can build up and lead us to feeling far worse than if we admit to ourselves how we are feeling. We do ourselves a disservice as well as those around us...
2020-06-0900 minIt's All MentalGaslighting and Addiction (Mental Note)Addiction and gaslighting can go hand in hand. In fact, addicts are experts at methods of gaslighting. If you are unfamiliar with the term gaslighting is when a person manipulates someone else mentally, and can lead to the point where the victim begins to question their own sanity. One of the many methods addicts can do this is by wearing people down with continual harassing. Much like water dripping on a rock will eventually wear away at the rock, so the persistence of addicts or gaslighters can wear us down mentally. In this episode I dive into the...
2020-05-2700 minIt's All MentalMental Health During Covid-19 (Mental Note)In this somewhat “new normal” of how Covid has affected our life it is easy for anxiety and depression to set in and take a foothold in our life. Our social events have changed, from relationships, to home-schooling, to working from home. All of this change can be a stressful time for many and it is important for us to take note of how we are feeling. Sometimes we get so busy getting everything done, that we don’t stop and take a good hard look at how we are coping, or what is happening on an internal...
2020-05-1900 min
The Joy Curator Podcast39. Empowering your Financial Future with Pamela Smith of IG Wealth ManagementToday on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast I’m chatting with Pamela Smith. As a valued Consultant with IG Wealth Management, Pamela and I have gotten to know each other through the IG Partnership on the Shine Summit taking place in April 2021. Pamela has her Certified Financial Planning and Registered Retirement Consultant designations and values ongoing learning so she can acquire expertise and insights to pass on to clients. She empowers all her clients, and especially resonates with female business owners to help them on their personal and business financial journeys. She has so many nuggets of wisdom in todays ep...
2020-05-1855 minIt's All MentalThe 5 Stages of Grief (Mental Note)Grief can come in many forms. When we experience loss, whether that be the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, a relationship etc, we go through grief. There are many ways we express and deal with that grief. Sometimes we can go through multiple stages. So how do we deal with grief in a way that helps us move through a tough situation? In this episode we talk about where our thoughts and actions can go in grief, and how to recognize what stage of grief we are in. Self awareness is important when...
2020-05-1200 minIt's All MentalForgiveness and How to Move ForwardWhat does forgiveness look like? What does it actually mean to forgive, and how do we move on with our lives after we have been betrayed or lied to? Forgiveness is not sweeping something under the rug and pretending it didn’t happen, but it is acknowledging a wrong was done, and recognizing that for us to move on in our own lives we have to go through the phases of forgiveness. In this episode we dive into the four phases of forgiveness. What each stage looks like, how to recognize what stage we are in, and how t...
2020-05-0500 minIt's All MentalFighting Fair: How to Communicate through DisagreementsWhen it comes to fighting and disagreements, we don’t usually think of tactics to keep our arguments civil. But the act of fighting gracefully can be the difference of resolving issues and just staying angry at each other. When we scream, swear, or deflect all the blame onto someone else in a fight, we close the door to resolve the issue at hand, and do damage both to ourselves and to the other person in the process. In this episode, I give clear steps you can take next time you get into a disagreement with someone. Those...
2020-04-2800 minIt's All MentalHow to Improve Your SleepWith the Corona virus going around and our lives disrupted in many ways, that invites added stress. Stress can affect our sleep, and if you struggle already with sleep, then it can make it challenging to get a good rest. That’s why in this episode I want to help give you advice on how to set up a perfect sleeping environment. We typically don’t think about setting the mood for sleep, but by creating the perfect atmosphere and having a nightly routine, we can help our minds to settle down so we can rest peacefully. From t...
2020-04-2100 minIt's All MentalGratitude in Difficult Times (Mental Note)Hey guys! Today we are sharing with you a previous interview about experiencing gratitude in difficult times. I know things may seem very bleak right now but I want to encourage you that there is hope that we can hold on to. We hope this episode brings you light and peace during a very trying time. If you need us please reach out in our private Facebook group, It’s all Mental or send us an email at media@itsallmentalpodcast.com Previous Notes: I had the honor of connecting with mental healt...
2020-04-1400 minIt's All MentalMixing Up a Doctor’s Clinic and Spa with Letrice MasonIn this week’s episode I sit down with Letrice Mason, a nurse practitioner who started Essential Body Bar in Houston Texas. She works to blend medical practices with relaxation techniques, from working with injury to massages, herbal remedies and more. Letrice understands the importance of not putting any one individual in a box, but believes that it is essential to customize health plans and routine around each individual. She has done an amazing job at this through her business where her clients come just as much to see their friends as they do to be treated. Let...
2020-04-0700 minIt's All MentalCo-Parenting During Times of Chaos with Latoya NelsonIn this week’s episode I sit down with Latoya Nelson who works with divorced parents and helps them overcome the baggage from a divorce as well as teaches them how to co-parent and work together in that regard. We talk about why it’s more important than ever to work as a team to co-parent during times of chaos such as we are experiencing right now. Our initial reaction is often to keep the fears and worries to ourselves and our children see the outward expression of this worry and fear. Instead we talk about how import...
2020-03-3100 minIt's All MentalTools to Cope During the CoronavirusI am coming to you today in the midst of the pandemic of the Coronavirus to discuss coping skills. I wanted to share with you two things that I am using to cope with the stress of what’s happening in the world. It is important to surround yourself with positive people and things (like amazing music!) that can calm your nerves and bring you peace. Hit me up and let me know some of your favorite coping techniques. You can email me at media@itsallmentalpodcast.com or you can find us in our private Facebook group: It’s...
2020-03-2400 minIt's All MentalRelationship PTSD (Mental Note)I recently heard an interesting term called “Relationship PTSD”. For those of you who don’t know “PTSD” stands for “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder”. I saw two powerful examples of this recently and wanted to share these stories with you. Events in relationships can be amazing, but they can also cause considerable damage and prevent someone from experiencing intimacy in future relationships. Relationship PTSD appears to be very real. I highly suggest that if you or someone you know are experiencing this, that you seek help from a professional therapist who can safely explore this with you. We hope t...
2020-03-1800 minIt's All MentalThe Six Forms of Intimacy (Mental Note)We are excited to be back with season two of “It’s All Mental” podcast! Today we are going to be digging into building intimacy and strengthening relationships. There are six forms of intimacy, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, recreational, and financial. I am going to not only define these forms but also share how they are expressed in relationships. Regardless of how you show or receive love it is important to understand the different styles of intimacy because we are all so unique. We would love to hear your thoughts about this topic, which form of int...
2020-03-1000 minIt's All MentalSeason One Finale (Mental Note)Today is our LAST Mental Note of Season One! I want to thank each of you for your support during our first season. It has been an incredible experience and we are so excited to gear up for our next season that will be airing on March the 10th! Get ready for some amazing content coming your way! I do want to leave you with one tidbit. Be kind to yourself. We are often so much harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. Cut yourself some slack. Learn how to say kind things to yourself...
2020-02-1800 minIt's All MentalAuthor of 7 Skills for the Future with Emma Sue PrinceIn an ever changing world, how can we best adapt to it and become the BEST versions of ourselves? Moving forward will soft skills be our greatest asset? Our guest this week, Emma Sue Price, author of 7 Skills for the Future believes that soft skills are the future and in this interview she shares with us exactly why. Emma says that she “didn’t set out” to write this book, however after being asked to define the most valuable soft skills she decided to put pen to paper and help us as leaders understand which skills are the mos...
2020-02-1100 minIt's All MentalReacting Vs. Responding (Mental Note)Do you have a habit of responding or reacting? It is human nature to have an immediate reaction (positive or negative) to what is happening or being said around us. However, there are times that we need to learn how to RESPOND to a situation instead of simply reacting to it. For this week’s mental note I share with you a little exercise that I recommend that helps train your brain to slow down and gives you the power to CHOOSE how you are going to respond. This is a common communication issue that many of us...
2020-02-0400 minIt's All MentalNavigating Mental Health While Running a Business with Briar HarveyThis week, I had the honor of connecting with Briar Harvey, a writer, business systems expert, and podcast host about her journey navigating her mental health while running her own business. Briar shares with us her story of beginning diagnosed with Bipolar and Generalized Anxiety disorder as a teenager and as an adult suffering with increased symptoms after the traumatic experience of losing a child. Briar’s business journey has shifted along the way and she has learned valuable coping skills that she generously shares with us today. We discuss what she says “saved” her during...
2020-01-2800 minIt's All MentalStaying in Your Comfort Zone (Mental Note)How do you break out of your comfort zone? Maybe you are desperate to make progress on a goal but you are struggling with fear, self -doubt, and are crippled by the idea of failing. This week I share with you what keeps us in our comfort zones and how we can break free from them once and for all. Why is it important to break free from a comfort zone? The truth is there will be VERY little progress made in any goal unless you are willing to get uncomfortable. Our instincts pull us away from...
2020-01-2100 minIt's All MentalDaring Woman with Tracey OsborneWhat does healing really look like? When you have experienced physical or emotional abuse, can you ever truly heal? How can we break free once and for all from the mental and emotional trauma that is holding us back? This week, I had the honor of connecting with Tracy Osborne, as she shares with us how we can truly become a “Daring Woman”. In this episode, Tracey shares with us her personal story of experiencing repeated sexual and emotional abuse. She talks about the difficulty of processing through the heavy emotions that accompany trauma and how she has...
2020-01-1400 minIt's All MentalWhat is Depression? (Mental Note)I wanted to come to you on this week’s mental note about the topic of depression. Now that the holidays are over we are getting back into our routines and you might be experiencing symptoms of depression or maybe there is someone you know who is struggling. On today’s episode, I wanted to break down what depression is and its warning signs. There are many types of depression, and sometimes it is difficult to recognize them. Fortunately, I have noticed more and more people talking about it, which is fantastic, however we still have a lot...
2020-01-0700 minIt's All MentalMoney Talks with Peita DDid you know that money is one of the most common stressors that can affect your mental health? Whether you have money and do not know how to properly handle it or you struggle week to week wondering how you are going to pay your bills, money is a force in and of itself that can cause you to feel powerless in its midst. A few weeks ago, I had the honor of connecting with the host of In Search for Adventure and financial advisor Peita D who generously shares with us her wealth of knowledge about...
2019-12-3100 minIt's All MentalBalancing Life, Business, and Impact (Mental Note)On this week's Mental Note I am sharing with you an interview that I recently did with Adrien Paczosa on her show Fearless Practitioners. I wanted to share this conversation with you because in it, I share more about the inspiration behind this podcast and why I am passionate about being an advocate for black and brown females, especially in regards to their mental health. I also talk about my non-profit Glass Seats and how I was inspired to create it based off of my experience in corporate America. Before becoming a therapist, I spent twenty years...
2019-12-2400 minIt's All MentalLife as an Artist with Jamlia FordThis week, we are talking with Jamlia Ford, a singer and podcaster. She talks about her life as a musician, what that looks like day to day, and why she runs a podcast in addition to her musical pursuits. She shares with us the commonalities between different artists that pursue their careers in L.A. and how staying flexible is the key for doors opening for you. Jamlia also talks about how she had to learn some of her secrets the hard way and how there is often a learning curve when it comes to chasing after...
2019-12-1700 minIt's All MentalGratitude and Mental HealthFor this week’s Mental Note we have something extra special for you. In light of the holiday season I thought it would be appropriate to talk about gratitude. I had the honor of connecting with mental health advocate and podcast host, Matana Jacobs a few weeks back where she interviewed me on the topic of mental health and gratitude’s role in our wellness. I am sharing this interview with you today because often we overlook gratitude and do not realize the power that we have in our own hands to shift our energy and perspective and...
2019-12-1000 minIt's All MentalYou, Me & Baby Makes EIGHTEEN with Jenn TaylorImagine having eighteen kids...yes, EIGHTEEN. This week’s guest Jenn Taylor is a podcast host, author, coach, public speaker, and the mother of eighteen children. This week we are talking about what it has been like for her to navigate her role as a mother and identity as a woman. At the age of fifteen, she was told that she would never have children. After becoming pregnant in her early twenties and during the first few years of marriage, Jenn almost lost her infant daughter. She was a military wife and had to endure the traumatic si...
2019-12-0300 minIt's All MentalColor in the White Spaces (Mental Note)I am coming to you today from the She Podcasts Conference. I was just in a breakout session titled “Empowerment for Women”. The panel was made up of all white women and a brave young black girl got up to ask a question during Q&A. She wanted to know as a black female how she could become empowered in white spaces. Unfortunately, no one on the panel appropriately answered her question. They completely disregarded her. They even made it about them, and one of them changed the subject to how we can empower millennials. The young girl...
2019-11-2600 minIt's All MentalMental Health & Entrepreneurship with Sydney NanbergFemales are the minority in entrepreneurship. Black and brown females are even a smaller percentage of that minority. It could be easy to shrink back in our goals because of intimidation or even our own self-doubt. How do we push past resistance and step into who we are called to be? I had the honor of connecting with Sydney Nanberg the founder of She Did It, an organization dedicated to empowering women to practice self-care and step into their full potential. After experiencing bullying as a young child, Sydyney became passionate about helping others overcome limiting beliefs...
2019-11-1900 minIt's All MentalSelf-Awareness in RelationshipsI’ve recently been watching OWN’s show Black Love about relationships. Although we haven’t talked much about relationships up to this point on the podcast, there are a few things that has really stood out to me by watching this show that I wanted to share with you today. First of all, I really appreciate the vulnerability of each couple on the show and their willingness to talk about difficult things like going to therapy or understanding their partner’s love language. Feelings of “love” or fondness are not enough to sustain a relationship. It takes work.
2019-11-1200 minIt's All MentalUs Outside with Adam BryantIn this episode, I am on location in Orlando at the Podcast Movement Conference 2019 and had the pleasure of talking to Adam Bryant also known as “AB3”, host of Bryant Land Country Podcast, about all things outdoors. We discuss how he got into hunting and what it means personally to him. In addition we talk about some of his hunting adventures and near misses that he’s had! We dive into why people hunt, as well as the purpose of animals that are considered “pests”, and how they still can play a role in the ecosystem. In addition to...
2019-11-0500 minIt's All MentalPlacing the Appropriate Systems in Your Business (Mental Note)Today I am coming to you a bit under the weather. After having to cancel clients and rework my schedule due to the illness, I was reminded of the importance of putting systems in your business for circumstances like this. My business coach, Dr. Ajita Robinson of the Global Leaders Program, advises me constantly to have the appropriate systems in place to protect me from not getting paid if I am suddenly away. I wanted to share this with those who are starting their own businesses or those who have businesses but have not structured it...
2019-10-2900 minIt's All MentalLonely At the Top with Dr. Wendy CarverDr. Wendy Carver joins us today to talk about the loneliness we can feel “at the top” and how we can cope. As a black female executive, she found herself many times not only being the only woman but often the only woman of color, sitting at executive meetings. From feeling like you have to say everything perfect to feeling that you are not taken seriously, Dr. Carver takes us through a broad span of emotions and feelings that she experienced both in her personal life and professional career. Dr. Carver tells us about her career in the...
2019-10-2200 minIt's All MentalAtlanta’s Civil and Human Rights Museum (Mental Note)I am coming to you today from Atlanta, while attending a conference for female podcast hosts. Yesterday, I arrived early and decided to visit the Civil and Human Rights Museum which left me very emotional. What I saw hit home for me on many levels and I wanted to talk openly with you about my experience on today’s Mental Note. While reading through the Jim Crow Laws I began to realize that because of my descent it is unlikely that I should even be here. I am a descendant of one of this country's founding fathers, Pa...
2019-10-1500 minIt's All MentalSuperwoman Syndrome with Donna OriowoIn this episode, we dive into the importance of tapping into our sexuality and womanhood while juggling lots of hats in this life. Often we stifle our own needs for the needs of others, but this can be detrimental to our well-being and it’s often not best for ourselves or others when we stifle what we need. We often hide who we are so often and that’s exhausting. So how do we take off the mask and stop hiding who we are? How do we define who we are in our womanhood? In our sexuality? And as o...
2019-10-0800 minIt's All MentalLive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center with Regina Spellman (Mental Note)In this episode, we get an inside look at one of the leading females at the NASA launching pad, senior project manager, Regina Spellman. We talk with how leadership looks as a woman in a predominantly male filled role, and how to not let that keep you from leading and being confident in what you know. We also get to discover some behind the scenes details about the facility’s launching pad and a lot of the technical details of how such a large operation takes place, as well as its effects on the environment. This was su...
2019-10-0100 minIt's All MentalMental Health as a Student with OctoberToday I am welcoming a very special guest. I connected with a young woman named, October who shares with us about a time when she found herself facing a deep depression during her sophomore year of college. At first, she dismissed her symptoms, thinking that she was just tired, and needed to push through it. But as October got more into the depths of her degree in Sociology, began to see and hear of the inequalities and heavy issues in society and business that are still prevalent today, she realized that she needed something else to get he...
2019-09-2400 minIt's All MentalMicro and Macro Aggressions in the Workplace (Mental Note)For this week’s Mental Note we are talking about micro and macro aggressions in the workplace. I wanted to share with you a disturbing story about a woman I recently spoke to who experienced discrimination in the workplace despite having worked at this fortune 500 company for over 20 years. The woman completed an assignment given to her by leadership in record time only to be reassigned the work because her manager did not believe that she “retained” the information because of how fast she was able to complete it, insulting both her intelligence and character. I wante...
2019-09-1700 minIt's All MentalRadical Self Care with Sharon Cooper (Part Two)Today we are continuing our conversation with Sharon Cooper, sister of Sandra Bland who lost her life in after being pulled over by a police officer. If you have not yet, please check out the first half of our conversation where Sandara shares with us the impact losing a sister has had on her life as well as the mental health implications of racism and living in a constant state of fear. Today we dig more into self-care practices during difficult times, the appropriate way to support someone who is going through a tragedy, and why community i...
2019-09-1000 minIt's All MentalThe Implications of Fear (Mental Note)This week I wanted to talk a little bit about fear. While at a conference, I encountered a little girl who was lost and afraid. She didn’t know English and it was difficult for those trying to help her to bring her comfort and find her parents. After spending some time with her and looking for her family, I started thinking about the implications of fear on our lives, specifically for people of color and those who are immigrants to our country. How does living in this constant state of fear and anxiety affect ou...
2019-09-0400 minIt's All MentalRadical Self Care with Sharon Cooper (Part One)I am sure you have heard of the term “self-care” but what does RADICAL self-care look like? And why do we need it? This week, I had the extreme honor of sitting down with Sharon Cooper, an HR business partner in Silicon Valley and the sister to Sandra Bland who unjustly lost her life after being pulled over by a police officer in Texas. Sharon shares openly about what it was like for her to lose her sister at a young age and the implications that has had on her own mental health, view of the world, and...
2019-09-0400 min
The Bryant Land ShowPamela Smith, LPCAB3, and Host of The Bryant Land Country Podcast, your place for everything and anything in hunting, fishing, sports, and does a shared podcast. He is interviewed by Pamela Smith, LPC Mental Health Professional for her show the It’s All Mental podcast. Pamela Smith works with women and couples assisting them in dealing with relationship issues. During the interview, AB3 shares how he got involved in outdoor sports, a few basic hunting regulations, and personal experiences he has encountered.
Episode Highlights:
AB3 shares with Pamela how he got involved in outdoor activities.
What was inv...
2019-08-2600 minIt's All MentalIt’s All Mental Podcast (An Introduction)Welcome to It’s All Mental Podcast. I am your host, licensed professional counselor, and owner of Glass Seats, Pamela Smith. I started this podcast with the intention of starting the conversation about mental health and the everyday experiences of black and brown females. Everyone, of course, is welcome to listen, however, I have noticed the overwhelming need for this conversation because there are unique struggles within mental health that are specific to females, and even more specifically, females of color. What you can expect from this podcast is a variety of topics and styles that...
2019-08-2500 min
Hope to RechargeEp 24 - The Higher Power of Words with Pamela Smith (Attitude with Gratitude)While attending a podcasting conference this week, I connected with my friend Pamela Smith to talk about the power of gratitude. Pamela is a private practice therapist and soon to be podcast host of ‘It’s All Mental’. In this episode, we talk openly about the anxiety we were both feeling this week with everything we are juggling and how gratitude has been key in shifting our energy and really being present. We also dig into our gratitude routines and why we believe the next “level” of gratitude is giving back. We discuss the different “levels” of gr...
2019-08-1516 min
The LiftOff Project with Coach Pamela | Confidence | Career | Well-being | Productivity | HappinessThe Truth About Hormones and Why You Need to Care with special guest Dr. Pamela SmithLeading anti-aging expert Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith joins me this week to share how hormones influence our everyday lives and what we can do to control them so we feel more energized, vibrant and productive. Many of us believe that declining energy, memory loss, wrinkles and even weight gain are just a normal part of getting older. But these signs of aging can be held in check; in fact, by managing all the factors Dr. Smith recommends we can actually turn 60 into the beginning of middle age!
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