Embracing The Fight

This episode is about Family. As it is Christmas Day and my family is here to celebrate, I just wanted to see them shortly in action. I have been up since 5 am preparing and cooking dinner. So I wanted to make sure that I came on to tell you all to have a Merry Christmas. Don't spend it alone! Share the joy and the REASON for the season. We are celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour, This i...

Weight Loss transformation is a a race for the consistent. It is a marathon. The belief that it can be done is the most important part of the transformation. But, where do you start? Do you need the gym? Are accountability partners enough? How do others do it? Weight loss can be achieved by doing a combination of these things or consistency in just one. There is not catchall method that will guara...

Embracing the Fight was designed to help normalize the conversations surrounding physical and mental health issues and concerns. Episode 97: Today's Choices is speaking directly to young adults starting out - after high school. This group of people will be experiencing stress for the first time in some form or fashion. But, before they do, I want them to know that they have options. That they shou...

Each year, thousands of children are displaced in the foster care system. The ones who are taken into a family are considered lucky if they receive a loving family. Also, people divorce and the kids can sometimes get separated. They may even be joined with a new family - like the Brady Bunch. Or a new child could be born into a blended family. No matter how you look it, by blood or by law you are...

It is the holiday season. People are gathering around tables around the world to celebrate Thanksgiving. Some are not celebrating due to the premise of the holiday and the impact it has had on their culture. For those who do celebrate being thankful and not the demise of a culture, this message is for you. It appears to be customary to go around the table and state why you are thankful. My questio...

When you are the one who is doing all the heavy lifting, soon you will find yourself alone. Alone to clean up, complete the work, mend the heartbreak, provide funding, or help protect selflessly. You are the strong one. Being strong doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't ask for help. This episode is designed to help others who are requesting so much of strong people and offering nothing in return. R...

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, in the wee hours of the morning, my beautiful Aunt Diane's soul took flight. She no longer has to feel the pain and sufferings of this world. She is healed. She is with the Father. Though her life appeared to be full of pain as of late, I must share that she never complained. She always lived life not worrying or speaking negatively about things she could not control....

Why does how a person feel about themselves projected into their decisions? Healing and self love need to occur before the wrong choices are made. If you are in a place where you cannot see anything other than self hate, extract yourself from there. Hate only begets hate. The greatest gift you can give yourself is one of self love. If you look in the mirror and see anything other than greatest and...

When you are at the end of  your rope and decide to pull the trigger, take the pills, jump off the cliff, drive into the river, and end it all - know that you have options. I encourage you to continue to live to watch what God can do to change things. People who have attempted suicide are able to express what got them to the point of no return. This episode sheds lights on all angles. But, the mai...

Do you know someone who is currently on Medicare? Did they receive their Annual Notice of Changes (at the end of September?) This episode provides insight on where you can find information concerning your ANOC. There are some major changes coming in January 2025 and you must be aware of what to expect if you receive Medicare. Also, in the Episode, Erica provides updates concerning her journey with...

Imagine being young and athletic and using that as an avenue to overcome child hood trauma. You have perfected a sport that brings people together. A family bond is formed with the people you've met through the game of tennis. However, after many years of playing, the wear and tear wreaks havoc on your body. But, you eat right, you exercise, you stretch. Why is this happening? You even decide to h...

  You are beautiful. Intelligence is the epitome of your being. You love STEM related fields, subjects, and education. You master them all. But imagine being a young woman, starting out underpaid in these industries. Then place her in one of the most affluent areas to live. We sometimes do things for survival and bear the cost of living behind the mask. This is the triumphant story of Amy Taylor,...

You are beautiful. Intelligence is the epitome of your being. You love STEM related fields, subjects, and education. You master them all. But imagine being a young woman, starting out underpaid in these industries. Then place her in one of the most affluent areas to live. We sometimes do things for survival and bear the cost of living behind the mask. This is the triumphant story of Amy Taylor, a...

Imagine having pneumonia and not getting it treated right away. You start to feel fatigued, low energy, and listless. Then imagine waking up in a hospital bed and people peering down at you. They are asking you questions, but you vaguely remember them asking if you knew you had a stroke. You are told you were life flighted because you were in critical condition and have been in a coma for a few da...

Imagine walking around feeling like a shell of your former self. You're tired, listless, extremely fatigued. You have changed to healthier lifestyle, but the symptoms worsen. You find yourself awake for 48 hours and no relief. So, you now have no choice but to go to the doctor. Then, you get a call that tells you that it is an emergency and you must go to the ER immediately. What do you do when yo...

In this episode of Embracing the Fight, Erica dives into the conversation concerning weight loss. There are so many quick fixes to these issues that people are migrating toward that, rather than healing the source of the problem. The center of your health lies in your gut. This is where you have to start to heal in order to correct the issues and diseases that stem from a leaky gut or an upset con...

Are you feeling like your best self? If not, what are you eating? Healthy living starts in your gut. What you consume has the opportunity to upset or rest the microbiome in your gut. What is a microbiome? It is a community of microorganisms that can be found living together in any given habitat. You gut is a habitat that contains healthy and unhealthy bacteria that require balance. If upset, disea...

Do you take the time to say hello? Do you smile and engage others in conversation? Do you take a moment to hold the door open for the next person? Mark 12:31 says, "And the second is the like, namely this, Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these." In this episode, Erica talks about a chance encounter she had by just taking a moment to talk with...

How do you navigate life's changes? When things are thrown at you- do you react? Think? Implode? Pray? Life changes daily. Whether it is the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, the loss of employment, a failed business, or divorce, you can survive. Depression, anxiety, and emotional distress may come, but know that you can make it to the other side. Giving up and suicide are not options. K...

There are times when things bring us discomfort and we shrug them off. We do not address what is causing the issue or the pain. We find ourselves slipping into a place of comfort and allow this discomfort to become normal. Is it human nature to accept anything from anyone? What about our eating habits? Do we eat because we are hungry - regardless of the nutritional value? That being the case, how...

You try to be everything for everyone. You try to keep your mind clear and function on all cylinders. But, you crash. You keep requiring more of yourself than what you are putting into yourself. Do you realize that your body requires significant energy to sustain both physical and mental activity? In this episode of Embracing the Fight, Episode 80: Keep Pressing Go, Erica dives into what we can do...

In this Episode of Embracing the Fight, our host and digital creator, Erica Lamar is expressing where her health journey is in the fight against thyroid cancer. She is giving updates on her most recent doctor visit and what lies ahead for her. Know that you are not alone when you are experiencing health issues. Prayer, eating right, taking the proper medication can make all the difference. You jus...

In this Episode of Embracing the Fight, Erica Lamar has a special guest who focuses on building, understanding, and assisting high performing leaders with their resilience. This method works in all aspects of your life. If you are able to see patterns in your life that lead to detriment - it is time to break that up. This episode with world renowned author and speaker, Jennifer Watson will provide...

Have you ever felt stagnant in any aspect of your life? Have you wanted to try something new, but didn't follow through? Then you see the people around you trying new things and growing. Imagine how you would feel if that were you. Trying something new can change you countenance and the trajectory of your life. The only thing holding you back is your mind. Please take a moment to think about how d...

Have you ever felt stagnant in any aspect of your life? Have you wanted to try something new, but didn't follow through? Then you see the people around you trying new things and growing. Imagine how you would feel if that were you. Trying something new can change you countenance and the trajectory of your life. The only thing holding you back is your mind. Please take a moment to think about how d...