"and thats oook"-archives

We finish our conversation with Alicia digging more into self-care with connections to Restorative Practices. This episode is a continuation of our overall discussion and will start right away after the into. 

Alicia connects with us about her journey with Restorative Practices and self-care. In this episode, Alicia provides insight into how she grew up and made her way to where she is now. This is part 1 in a 2-part series. Part 2 will focus more on self-care. 

Bri and I conclude our conversation about meaningful work. We extend our discussion into having a meaningful life. This episode and the previous one gear our audience up for our fantastic upcoming guests and their experiences. 

Great news! Bri and I are now co-hosting the podcast. I’ve had Bri on as a guest in previous episodes. This season, we are looking into meaningful work and connecting it to self-care. In this episode, we discuss the question, what is meaningful work? Does it only apply to a job, or could it be something else? 

In this episode, I connect with my good friends and co-workers, Katie, Julia, and Lucy, to discuss Play Therapy. This can be an ideal option for children. 

Pulling from the vault of my recordings on what I learned about Emotional Intelligence. I went to a training about Emotional Intelligence, and it helped me change how to listen to what I am feeling.  This is from my previous podcast name "Life Lessons Learned."

Patrick and I conclude our conversation with his experience with growth. 

I discuss Patrick’s journey to grow emotionally and socially in this episode.

In this episode, I connect with Brianna F to finish our discussion of trying some new things during the pandemic. We also look at the stressors and highlights during her journey. 

In this episode, I connect with one of my best friends, Brianna F. We discuss trying some new things during the pandemic. We also look at the stressors and highlights during her journey. This is the first of a two-part discussion. 

In this episode, I connect with Katie about Animal Assisted Therapy and her connection with her partner Bear. We explore what Animal Assisted Therapy is and how valuable a relationship can be with clients and therapists, human and furry friend. This relationship can be a unique and compelling way of healing.

This is a special episode exploring burnout and the experience that comes with it. We have all felt elements of burnout such as fatigue, vicarious trauma, or compassion fatigue. 

Mental Health is something many of us have experienced or connected with someone about. The final episode of season 3 is a discussion about Mental Health in the black family and community. 

Getting into the mental health field is a unique experience. Understanding the topic of mental health can be sensitive and personal.  We discuss mental health from the perspective of a man of color.     

How do we find our way to healing during a time of grief? Let's find out how both healing and grieving can go hand and hand.

Experiencing grief is something we have all been a part of. This can be profoundly personal and sensitive to all of us. 

Even with our closest relationships, emotional capacity plays a role. Let's explore how emotional capacity can work with family members.

How do we navigate our emotional capacity outside of work with friends or significant others? Let’s take a closer look at what we can do in our more personal relationships.

Let’s take a closer look at navigating our emotional capacity with the people we work with.

 We are not great at everything. It’s essential to understand what we may be mediocre in. When we figure that out, we must work on getting better. If we can’t get better, then moving out of the way for something greater. 

Leaders model what they want to see. They also can speak while showing the way.

Serving the people who work for you makes everyone better.  

What am I willing to put aside to gain what I want from life?  

Your value must be one of the most crucial parts of your life. 

It’s ok to say no to people. Sometimes it’s necessary for our own value, self-respect, and well-being.