Dr. Nicole - Mental Wellness 4U: Moms Matter Too!

It can be challenging and difficult to allow others to assist you when needed. Moms are often doing so much for everyone else that we forget to use our supports. In this episode I discuss my own challenge and how I was able to move beyond it and benefit from the experience. -------------------------------------------------------------- If you are interested in obtaining some additional resources,...

As we enter into the spring season now is the best time to do an inventory and see who or what you need to get rid of. Sometimes we can have unhealthy people in our lives creating havoc and chaos. In this episode I discuss strategies to use to assist you in identifying if it's time for you to do some spring cleaning in your life. --------------------------------------------------------------- If y...

In this episode I interview Speech and Language Therapist, Lena Davis of Savvy Speech who provides some great insight into how to identify if your child needs to be assessed for communication difficulties. She gives strategies for moms on how to be kind to themselves during this time and what steps to take. Unfortunately we experienced some technical difficulties during this interview but were abl...

This month we honor and celebrate nationally Women’s History Month. With all the various stressors and issues taking place in the world, it is women who are the drivers towards positive and sustainable change. Moms. We are celebrating you and your contributions to this world. __________________________________________________ You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to book me as a speaker...

As moms we take on so many things and can experience cognitive overload. I discuss ways to reduce cognitive overload and offer some simple strategies you can use. Go ahead and visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to book me as a speaker. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to qu...

In this episode I interview Erica Long who gained custody of her 5 siblings while having her own 3 children when she was only 21 years old and starting her own business. She shares her experience and some useful strategies on how to maintain mental wellness when you may be stretched beyond your limit. Also, you can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to book me as a speaker. If you want addit...

Let's start the new year off right by making sure you are addressing your needs. In this episode I share some quick tips to help ensure you keep your mind right and remain sane. Sharing is caring, so don't forget to share this podcast episode and show with others. Visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com and If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development th...

The Christmas holiday can overwhelm and stress us out. We often do too more, much more than is required, which leads to emotional and mental distress. In this episode I provide 10 different mental wellness tips to help ensure you are able to enjoy yourselves this holiday season without "loosing your minds." Visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com and If you want additional resources to assist you...

Apologies for the poor audio quality as a different system was used and there was technical difficulties. I didn’t want to postpone you getting this episode so decided to publish it. It can be difficult to adjust to changes in your family dynamic. If someone moves into your home, moves out, or leaves can cause emotional distress. In this episode I will be discussing strategies to assist in your me...

As we enter into the Fall months and getting prepared for Thanksgiving many of us can feel overwhelmed, stressed, sad, lonely, and burned out. In this episode I discuss different strategies you can use to decrease your stress level with these Thanksgiving wellness tips. You can Visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com and If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional...

Having adult children can tough and a difficult transition for mom to accept and or manage. I talk about the difficult transition from childhood to adult hood and offer some strategies for moms to use to make it less painful and smoother. You can Visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com and If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://a...

Life doesn't always go as planned for us so it's important to learn how to change direction. To access the skill of pivoting to avoid experiencing metal and emotional distress. In this episode I share some strategies on how to shift the mindset. You'll hear some of my experiences and how they've helped me to pivot in life. You can Visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com and If you...

I interviewed Lashana West who is a mindset coach and business therapist. We delved into the subject of imposter syndrome. She provided some great insight and strategies on how to combat imposter syndrome. You can connect with Lashana on social media @lashanawest for more information about her services. You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to gain more information about the upcoming Yo...

How many of you mom every feel guilty for taking time for yourself? Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, it isn't enough? Well during this episode I address these issues and more and ways to move forward away from the mom/mommy guilt and feelings of inadequacy we sometimes feel. You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to gain more information about the upcoming You Matter Too Moms...

In this episode I talk about perimenopause, it’s symptoms and how they can affect you. I normalize PM and discuss how you are not alone. You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to gain more information about the upcoming You Matter Too Moms Empowerment Summit. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aaonlineacademy.org whe...

In this episode I interview Xandrea Garay, real estate agent and mom of two. She provided great insight into the types of fear that prevent individuals from moving forward with becoming a home owner. She offers some great resources to help with easing the fear of home ownership and assisting you in being successful in purchasing a home. You can contact Xandrea at www.linktr.eexxgaray20 or her soci...

Getting prepared for your kids to head back to school causes a lot of stress, tension, and can make a mom feel overwhelmed. I discuss ways to reduce your tension levels while maintaining your sanity. Visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com and If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aa-wellnessacademy.thinkific.com/ where you can...

Kids love when the school year ends and the summer months begin. Unfortunately, it can be exhausting, tiring, and overwhelming for moms. The need to keep your kids engaged or find childcare for them during the summer months can cause emotional distress. I share some of my challenges and how I overcame them and learned how to thrive during the summer months. If you want additional resources to assi...

Peace is a word that means something different to each person. I have found that having peace is pivotal to experiencing mental wellness. Sometimes there are things and people who disrupt your peace. I discuss ways to ensure you maintain your peace of mind. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aa-wellnessacademy.thinkific.com/ w...

This episode I interviewed Ariel Macon-Richard a Licensed Clinical Therapist who has over 16 years in the field of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She is the new author of “The Power in Choosing You: A Women’s Guilt Free Guide to Self-Care” book that’s available on Amazon. You can reach Ariel at www.yourhappylivingsolutions.com. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and profes...

This episode I interview Dr. Sandra Wilkerson, Licensed Mental Health Therapist about the topic of childhood trauma and how it can impact you as an adult. She provides information on the links between child trauma and current behaviors in an adult. She offers insight on ways to manage your trauma. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit ht...

Did you know that doing random acts of kindness and generosity for others can help you feel good? It releases the oxytocin hormone in your body and causes you to feel warm, fuzzy, and happy. Simply watching someone perform a random act of kindness towards another person releases oxytocin hormone into your body and makes you feel good. That's why you find yourself smiling when you witness a kind ge...

This episode I invited special guest Christina Mobley who is an Investment Broker and Advisor to speak to us about the understanding our financial goals. She provided concrete information about specific strategies we can use to ensure we have a plan for our financial present and future needs. She discussed the challenges that many of us face with our lack of knowledge surrounding investing and fin...

***BONUS EPIOSDE***Moms. You are used to taking care of everyone else's needs, often at the expense of your own. It is important to make yourself a priority without feeling guilty about it. If you fall off of the boat into the ocean, you have to pull yourself up into the boat first and then reach back to help someone else. Self-Rescuing is placing the life jacket on yourself first. I discuss the t...

In this episode I spoke with Lisa Campbell who is an RN and Mindset Coach about the impact stress has on our brains and as moms what we can do to limit our distress levels. For additional resources you can visit https://aa-wellnessacademy.thinkific.com/