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Loving Me Before I Love You Podcast with Tammy Nicole and FriendsCo-Parenting with Love: Thriving Not Just SurvivingSend us a textJoin us for a powerful conversation with Yves Mukanya, a licensed therapist and fellow divorcee, who shares how to transform co-parenting from survival mode into a thriving partnership. Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal journey, Yves reveals practical strategies for prioritizing self-love while creating a stable, loving environment for your children. This episode offers hope and actionable tools for anyone navigating the complex world of co-parenting after divorce.2025-06-171h 02
Rising and ThrivingHow Rock Bottom Can Become the Beginning of Your Breakthrough – With Amy Dawns (EP10 Part 1)In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Amy Dawns takes us on a journey through pain, healing, and profound self-discovery. She opens up about the hardships she faced after her son’s birth—including severe health complications and a crumbling marriage—and how those experiences forced her to confront shame, anxiety, and a fractured sense of self-worth.Through that adversity, Amy found her way to healing—not through a straight line, but through creativity, spirituality, and radical self-responsibility. She shares how writing and painting became tools for emotional liberation, leading to the creation of the True Colors Body Painting...2025-05-3054 minRising and ThrivingHow Divorced Fathers Can Rebuild Confidence & Purpose: With Ann Marie Thrive (Part 2)This is Part two of our conversation with Ann Marie Thrives. Here, Ann Marie opens up about her remarkable journey through life-altering challenges, including paralysis and cancer—experiences that have deeply influenced her approach as a coach. She shares how these hardships shaped her passion for helping others transform their lives through mindset shifts, self-care, and an understanding of the five stages of grief.Together with host Yves, Ann Marie dives into the multifaceted journey that divorced fathers face as they work to rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose, and redefine their identity. She emphasizes the vital rol...2025-05-0556 minRising and ThrivingHow Divorced Fathers Can Rebuild Confidence & Purpose: With Ann Marie Thrive (Part 1)In this powerful conversation, Ann Marie Thrives opens up about her remarkable journey through life-altering challenges, including paralysis and cancer—experiences that have deeply influenced her approach as a coach. She shares how these hardships shaped her passion for helping others transform their lives through mindset shifts, self-care, and an understanding of the five stages of grief.Together with host Yves, Ann Marie dives into the multifaceted journey that divorced fathers face as they work to rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose, and redefine their identity. She emphasizes the vital role of effective communication and emotional presence in nurturing st...2025-04-1457 min
Winning the Divine LotteryE84- Unrecognizable Transformation - How to Move from Pain to Purpose with Yves MukanyaIn this deeply inspiring episode, we dive into the powerful journey of transforming pain into purpose. Yves, a psychotherapist and mental health advocate, shares his personal story of feeling lost, battling depression, and hitting a life-defining moment where he decided to stop being a shadow of himself.From struggling with uncertainty and emotional turmoil to embracing a new chapter in life, Yves’ journey reminds us that it’s never too late to reinvent ourselves. His decision to move through a painful divorce, rediscover his true self, and dedicate his life to helping others shows that...2025-03-1349 minRising and ThrivingWhy Many Immigrants Don't Trust Therapy (And How To Fix It)Imagine a conversation that dives deep into the immigrant experience and its impact on mental health. Dr. Suelem Rosalino, an immigrant from Brazil, shares her powerful journey—how her cultural identity shaped her views on resilience, therapy, and the psychological barriers that often prevent immigrants from seeking help.She unpacks the Barry acculturation theory, shedding light on how cultural adaptation affects mental well-being. Through her own experiences, she emphasizes the critical role of trust in therapy, the need for cultural competence in mental health care, and strategies for breaking down systemic biases....2025-02-031h 32Rising and ThrivingHow Visualization Can Help Professionals Escape Career StagnationIn this episode, I talk about how many people feel stuck in their lives and jobs, using facts to show how common this feeling is. I share my own story of breaking free from this feeling by using visualization, a method that helped me find new purpose and motivation. I explain how visualization can help turn frustration into action, making it easier to move past routines and find meaning in life. I also give simple tips on how to use visualization every day to picture the future you want and take steps to make it happen.Follow...2025-01-0726 minRising and ThrivingHow discipline on the field shaped my life in education with Dr. Dariel "DT" HenryIn this episode, Dr. Dariel "DT" Henry takes us on an inspiring journey from the football field to the classroom. Growing up in Florida, football wasn’t just a sport—it was a foundation that shaped his identity, taught him discipline, teamwork, and resilience, and provided valuable life lessons that would later guide his career. Dr. Henry opens up about the challenges of transitioning from being an athlete to an educator, navigating the loss of his football dream, and rebuilding his identity with purpose and intention.He shares how mentorship and family influence played pivotal roles in his...2024-12-121h 14Rising and ThrivingThe Pursuit of Happiness: Why It’s Not a DestinationIn this episode, we explore the misconception that happiness is a destination achieved through external accomplishments. We share our personal journey of redefining happiness from an external to an internal perspective, emphasizing the importance of aligning actions with personal values, practicing mindfulness, and nurturing meaningful relationships. The conversation highlights practical steps to cultivate lasting contentment and encourages listeners to reflect on their own paths to happiness.Follow me:Instagram: www.instagram.com/your_neighberhood_therapist/Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@urneighberhoodtherapistLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yvesmukanya/Website: www.yvestmukanya.com2024-11-2509 minRising and ThrivingWho Am I really?In this episode, we explore the complex nature of identity and self-discovery, particularly for those feeling lost in their careers or personal lives. The conversation delves into the fluidity of identity, the impact of societal expectations, the importance of core values, and practical strategies for reconnecting with one's true self. Through philosophical insights and psychological research, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own identities and take actionable steps towards personal fulfillment.Follow me:Instagram: www.instagram.com/your_neighberhood_therapist/Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@urneighberhoodtherapistLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yvesmukanya/2024-11-1118 minRising and ThrivingBreaking free from fear of failure: How to conquer fear of failureIn this episode, we dive into the common fear of failure that many young professionals face. We'll look at the psychology driving this fear, how it shapes our decisions, and how it can hold us back from growing. We’ll also explore some philosophical views on fear, highlighting why it’s crucial to face it head-on. To wrap up, we’ll share practical strategies to help you move past this fear, like seeing failure as valuable feedback, breaking big goals into small steps, and practicing self-compassion along the way.Follow me:Instagram: www.instagram.com/your_n...2024-10-2714 minRising and ThrivingMy StoryIn this episode, I open up about my journey, which I see as three powerful chapters: resilience, confusion, and understanding. It starts with my early years in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where civil unrest was a constant backdrop, but I stayed focused on my education as a path forward. Then came a period of confusion as I moved to the United States, facing the challenges of immigration, struggling to find my identity, and questioning my purpose. Finally, in the chapter of understanding, I began to rebuild. I focused on my family, battled through depression, and found my way...2024-10-2612 min