Being YOU!

In the first episode of Season 4, I speak with Anthony Rapp...brilliant actor from Broadway, television, and the big screen. He shared his decades-long career as an actor and the amazing roles he's brought to life over the years. Well-known for his roles in Rent (stage AND screen), Star Trek, Dazed & Confused, Adventures In Babysitting, and SO many more, Anthony talked about the differenc...

This comes from Mondo Guerra...Fashion Designer, Runner Up on Season 8 of Project Runway, and Winner of Season 1 of Project Runway Allstars. His advice is about honoring your foundation and the power of creativity. Thank you Mondo for being a guest on my show. I have always been impressed with your presence and authenticity to self. #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #mondoguerra #fashi...

Season 4 of my Being YOU! series is right around the corner. Please like and subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a single episode. We have some big names and I can't wait for you to hear what they have to say. Thank you for your continued support. I really appreciate it. Be yourselves and have a great day everyone! #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #beingyou #season4

Fashion and style have always been something that intrigued me and I've enjoyed playing with various styles myself. Sometimes it's about getting dressed up, others it's about comfort. I say, do what makes you feel happy, sexy, confident, comfortable, and authentic! Have fun with it and do YOU! #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #fashion #style #sexy #comfortable #confiden...

April Fool's Day!! :o)~ #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #aprilfools #gotcha

This is the fourth of 4 videos on suicide and self-harm. I am sharing information and my opinions based on 16 years' experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am hoping to leave viewers with a greater level of insight, understanding, and awareness on the topic. Suicide and self-harm are VERY serious issues and are not discussed as openly as I feel they need to be. This lack of commun...

This is the third of 4 videos on suicide and self-harm. I am sharing information and my opinions based on 16 years' experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am hoping to leave viewers with a greater level of insight, understanding, and awareness on the topic. Suicide and self-harm are VERY serious issues and are not discussed as openly as I feel they need to be. This lack of communi...

This is the first of 4 videos on suicide and self-harm. I am sharing information and my opinions based on 16 years' experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am hoping to leave viewers with a greater level of insight, understanding, and awareness on the topic. Suicide and self-harm are VERY serious issues and are not discussed as openly as I feel they need to be. This lack of communi...

This is the second of 4 videos on suicide and self-harm. I am sharing information and my opinions based on 16 years' experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am hoping to leave viewers with a greater level of insight, understanding, and awareness on the topic. Suicide and self-harm are VERY serious issues and are not discussed as openly as I feel they need to be. This lack of commun...

Spring is a time of renewal and growth. Welcome to longer days, warmer weather, blooming foliage. For me, spring brings an increased sense of joy movement away from seasonal affective disorder. So I am all for it! Bring it on! Happy Spring! Be yourselves! Have a great day! #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #spring #warmweather #bloom #springequinox

In this video I discuss the 5 stages of grief and what can happen during each stage. Keep in mind, that everyone grieves differently. There is no one or right way to grieve. While grief can be very uncomfortable, I challenge you to allow yourself to grieve in times of loss. Take care of yourselves and have a great day! #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #stagesofgrief #grief #loss

Religious trauma is something that many people have experienced...myself included.  It's the emotional, physical, and psychological harm that can be caused by oppressive, abusive, or high-control religious environments and doctrines. Symptoms include anxiety, depression, shame, and guilt, among other things.  Working through this trauma involves deconstructing harmful beliefs, validating the...

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. March 17th commemorates the death of St. Patrick, a priest who is credited for spreading Christianity to Ireland. There are various traditions that go along with the celebration, such as wearing green, parades, and corn beef and hash. However you celebrate, I hope you have a great St. Patrick's Day! #auth...

While many see Friday the 13th as negative, I have always loved it. My birthday is on the 13th and I’ve always enjoyed when it happens to fall on Friday the 13th. Once, I even moved into a new apartment on Friday the 13th and I happened to be moving onto the 13th floor. And growing up, I watched several of the long-running Friday the 13th movies franchise with my mom. In this video I share informa...

People show and receive love in many different ways...it's referred to as their "love language". Here is some information on the various types of love languages and ways in which they come to fruition. Understanding and communicating love languages with your partner can make a big difference in creating and maintaining a healthy relationship. #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproduc...

On International Women's Day I thought I'd take a moment to recognize some women who have impressed me. Be sure to let the women who mean a lot to you knmow how much they mean to you. #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #women #internationalwomensday

In this video I share some brief information about the differences between gender and sex. My hope is to give people some VERY basic information that may help them better understand aspects of gender, sex, sexuality, and attraction. I don't expect anyone to fully understand it all. That being said, I DO challenge people to make an effort to further educate themselves...on anything they may no...

In this video I discuss the benefits of healthy boundaries and share my three-prong approach to setting and maintaining those boundaries. #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #boundaries #mentalhealth #safety #healthyrelationships

In this video I get into the concept of a person's moral compass...what they see as right and wrong. I share several questions from my book "It's Time to be YOU! - How to Become Your Most Authentic Self". I challenge you to think about some of the questions, your answers to those questions, and what you feel those answers say about you. #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproduct...

This one comes from Broadway Actress, Jacqueline B. Arnold. She shares some very wise words from her mother about being who you are and loving yourself. Thank you Jacqueline for taking the time to chat with me and sharing your thoughtful and impactful words of wisdom. #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #loveyourself #beyourself #jacquelinebarnold #broadway #actress

I often hear people say they are "tired". In this video I talk about different possible meanings of being tired. I also get into things you can consider that may help change that feeling. #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #tired #sleep #overit #drained #noenergy

Sometimes, you gotta try something new or different. It's easy to get stuck in our normal routine and end up in a sort of "autopilot". So I challenge you to shake things up now and then. Try new things, do something differently than you typically would, and even step outside your comfort zone from time to time. It's a great way to keep things interesting. And who knows...maybe...

This one comes from my interview with Yvie Oddly...friend, drag queen, and Winner of Season 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Yvie offers up her thoughts on listening to your heart. Thank you Yvie for spending some time with me and being the wild, outspoken, awesome, authentic queen I've always known you to be. #authenticity #itstimetobeyou #sphproductions #yvieoddly #dragqueen #rupaulsdragrace...

In this video I talk about what it was like growing up as a GenX-er. Growing up in the 80s was WILD! It was a very different time and many things that were common or "normal" back then would NOT fly today! And GenX-ers are definitely a different group of people! We are tough, resilient, adaptable, and we get shit done. I'm proud to be part of this unique group of people! #authentici...

A lot of people have opinions on which workout routine is gonna give you the best results. But let's be honest...what works for one person, isn't necessarily gonna work for someone else. And even if two people do EXACTLY the same workout routine, the results can vary wildly. So do what works for YOU! Try different things, ask questions, and see what feels right for YOU! #authenticity #it...