Tiny Awakenings Podcast

This episode is in honor of Men's Mental Health Month!! If you're a man, I hope this episode makes you feel less alone or validates you in some way, big or small. I'm a huge advocate for mental health services, support groups, therapy... but if that all just feels too big right now start small. Read self help books from male authors, listen to POSITIVE mental health podcast (like on...

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In this episode, I talk about the acceptance of 'becoming'. Respecting the hard work I've put in to heal and moving on. Recognizing that by refusing to regress into old patterns. I'm making space for new possibilities...  I said none of that but that's how it feels!  Support the show

In this episode, Sierra and I explore attachment theory! Discovering attachment styles can help you better understand how you relate to others and how to improve it. Sierra gives us a Psyc 101 lesson on each of the 4 attachment styles (secure, avoidant, anxious and fearful/ambivalent attachments) and talk about what forming a secure successful attachment could look like.    Finding out what your a...

TRIGGER WARNING mentions of sexual assault and suicidal ideation. If you are in need of help please reach out to your community, the National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 or for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 988.  This is an incredibly vulnerable, expansive and radical Tiny Awakenings! I am speaking my truth from my heart to yours. Thank you so much for listening and sharin...

In this Tiny Awakening, I explore what lead me to seek a care team, the characteristics and roles my care team plays in my life!  Support the show

In this episode, Mona and I talk about how to find a therapist, when to pivot therapists, adding to your care team and why it's important to STICK WITH IT!  Where to find the Therapist for You:  Therapy For Black Girls   BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today   Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor - Psychology Today   Therapist Finder   Get Anxiety & Depression Help Online | Br...

Your full humanity deserves to take up space in any room, in any conversation, in any space you take up. I hope you all come to this episodes with all of yourselves and I will try my best to do the same! To take up this space I have created for myself & my guests AUTHENTICALLY! Tiny Awakenings is no place for shame & I hope you hear parts of yourself & your journey in these episodes. W...

Catch up before Season 2 launches, MARCH 26TH!  ALL Episodes are highlighted in some way but I gave recaps of:   Ep.2 Lost in Love (feat. Leah Johnson)  Ep.9 Rest is Resistance (feat, Nikita Burks-Hale)  Ep.3 Put Down the Blunt & Walk Away from the Wine (feat. Aaron Yearwood)  Ep.12 Behind Daciae’s Music & Process (feat. DACIAE)  Ep.1 Internalized Racism & Implicit Bais (feat. Dr. Clar...

In this episode, I speak with R&B singer/songwriter DACIAÉ (dah-see-ayy) about her process, her music, and the challenges she has faced.  Listen in to find out what it takes to make music, her words of encouragement to any creative and what separates a good artist from a GREAT one. Listen to the full version of DACIAÉ's songs:  On Apple Music or Spotify   Follow her on Instagram @iamdacia...

I warned y'all, I'm such a giggler! In this episode, I talk with Jailan Williams about his new beat tape The Resume. Later in our conversation, we talk the Migos, Roddy Rich, Nicki Minaj and more! Listen to The Resume and follow Jailan Williams (instabio.cc)   Check out JusMusic Podcast: Listen to JusMusic Podcast Follow on Instagram @jusmusicpodcast Follow on Facebook (20+) Facebook   S...

"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self." ~ May Sarton  There's no better pleasure than the love for ones own company, humor, creativity, taste, opinions, integrity, so on and so forth. This is not a declaration of unconditional or total love... I have far to climb but the inner workings of me, baby I like that. haha I hope you've enjoyed this Tiny...

In this episode Jesseca and I walk through our experiences with code switching, imposter syndrome, our longing for financial freedom and more!  To check out The Imposter Test head over to my Ep.8 Young, Insecure & Ambitious: Navigating Imposter Syndrome (feat Kelsey Dixon). But Finish this episode first!!!  Follow the podcast @tiny.awakenings & DM me topics you wanna hear.  Support the sho...

Did I forget to mention there are professional coddlers... if you are in Charlotte, NC feel free to use this link - https://www.cuddlecomfort.com/professional-cuddlers/charlotte Social Media Accounts Mentioned in this episode: Nap Ministry - IG @napministry or their website Sky Cave Retreats - IG @skycaveretreats Tiny Awakenings -  IG @tiny.awakenings Travel TikTok - @reaganalys Cuddle Sanctuary -...

Personal reflections & initial reaction to Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey (recorded some time in May/June 23)  Support the show

This episode is PEACE, it is resistance! Listen in as Nikita Burks-Hale, host of Headphones and Crayons, and I talk the 7 forms of rest, our right to rest and "being over doing". Book Recommendation: Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey ~  "... when you slowly begin to believe and understand your inherent worth, rest becomes possible in many ways."  ~ "Release...

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the burdens of white supremacy on the black psyche a.k.a the white man that whispers when we speak of limitations, excuse oppressive systems, glorify capitalism & deny ourselves rest. Support the show

In this episode I reflect on what it really means to mind my own business… to put me first in every area of my life. Getting down to the business of MY why?  Support the show

In this episode, I am joined by Kelsey Dixon, a woman navigating her career, life and becoming. Listen in as we talk about imposter syndrome, salary negotiation, "relationship before task" and much more! Clance IP Scale: Click here to take The Impostor Test was developed to help individuals determine whether or not they have IP characteristics and, if so, to what extent they are sufferin...

In this episode I explore the analogy of my personal relationship with insecurity. Let’s admit we all have had a laundry list of things we don’t like about ourselves, had horrid flashbacks about embarrassing moments that probably have left the minds of everyone that witnessed and anxieties about what to do next… those feelings used to control my every move. And now though I still struggle I’m livi...

In this Tiny Awakening I share the story of unworthiness I have been selling to myself and what it means to sell myself a new story.  Support the show

In this episode I talk to my line sister JaQuira Wallace about her walk with God! Listen into this very beautiful interfaith conversation between a Christian woman and... idk what to call me haha but you get!  Support the show

In this episode, Vanity Reid Deterville shares her journey back to her hometown, her work at the LGBTQ Center of Durham and how to be an ally. From the tiny awakening she shared with her Grandmother to her non-profit work in Durham, NC - she is a role model of resilience, community and resistance! Ballroom shows mentioned in the episode are below (they a MUST show): Celebrating Trans Lives in Medi...

In this episode I discuss the implications of legislation working to remove Critical Race Theory, DEI programs and certain majors from colleges/universities. I also speak to Charleston native and activist Vanity Reid Deterville about the Anti-Trans legislation swiping the United States. The personal is political and this episode is very personal.  Mentioned in this episode: Florida House Bill 999...