Intuitive Insights

Show Notes: Today’s episode is a two-part episode where I introduce you to our guest Swim.  I met Swim during his time in high school when I was a teacher.   Swim has been making music his entire life which led him into working towards his PhDcomparative literature. Swim’s dissertation research is on black suicide.  As Swim was first getting into Philosophy,  he became interested in Albert Camus. ...

Show Notes:  Fear is when you know you are terrified of doing something and then presented with the choice to do it or not.  Today, we are diving into how you know when to make a decision that is right for you.  Sometimes when it comes to fear or something we are fearful of, we automatically choose not to do the thing.  Our body and natural instinct is to protect ourselves from the potential of ge...

Show Notes Finding a therapist is really hard.  During this podcast, I am going to share tips and stories to help ease your journey. Finding the right therapist is very important.  Sometimes you have to try a few before you find the right one.  You are never obligated to stay.  I ended up getting a recommendation from a friend which ended up being the right therapist for me. Therapy session freque...

Show Notes In our society, women’s fashion is always at the forefront of conversation in the media.  It really frustrates me when I am reading or watching the news and they focus on what the person is wearing.   I want to hear about what is going on, not the fashion.  The things that matter is not the clothing at all.  The important information is what did they experience?  What did they learn?  W...

Show Notes: Today we continue the conversation with Frankie who last week began sharing the story of their transition with all the ups and downs of a young adult discovering their true self.  Frankie went on a guided meditation and got to experience looking at a future version of Frankie with no breast tissue.  With both trusting their intuition and not feeling comfortable in the body that they we...

Show Notes: Today’s episode is a two-part episode where I introduce you to our guest Frankie.  I met Frankie during their time in high school when I was a teacher.   Frankie, like many other young adults, spent a lot of time in high school trying to figure out who they are and the path they want to go on.  Frankie and family moved to a new and small town.  Frankie was brought up in a very Christia...

Show Notes: In April 2022, I started my body transformation. I began to envision myself as a healthy person.  I signed up for a program called Wild Fit with two intentions.  One reason was to be healthier and to make good decisions.  The second reason was to fit into this beautiful dress that I bought that I just didn’t fit right.  During this journey, it has been a rollercoaster.  I have learned...

Show notes: In today’s episode, I am going to address how we numb ourselves from pain, emotions and overwhelm.  This isn’t an easy topic to talk about for anyone.  No one wants their substance of choice to be poked at.   Let's talk about sadness and anger.  We can choose to use the coping mechanism to avoid it or we can dig deeper to find the root cause to help move through it.  A coping mech...

On today’s episode, we continue the conversation with Erin who is the direct services supervisor of victim services of Montgomery County.  Erin steps back and remembers how she got interested in social work.  It all started when she had a school assignment of interviewing a friend’s mom who was a social worker.  She just always knew that is what she wanted to do.  Erin chose victim services after...

On today’s episode, we meet Erin, the direct services supervisor of victim services of Montgomery County. Erin and her coworkers work specifically with victims of crime except for domestic violence.    These services are provided for free, and no insurance or co-pays are needed.  You don’t need to be documented.  They don’t want any barriers to prevent someone from getting services that they may n...

Today’s episode may be short and sweet but impactful on our busy lives.  We often find ourselves being very logical when it comes to things we need to accomplish instead of being guided by our heart.   I was reminded of this when I was talking to a friend who was preparing for a presentation.  He kept saying that he needs to remember not to look down.  This made me think about how we lead ourselve...

Today we are revisiting a previous topic of student loans. I left off that episode frustrated that my student loans were not being forgiven.  I was out of the timeframe they needed.  I was no longer working in a nonprofit even though I had enough hours and payments being made.  Instead of shutting down, I decided to refocus my mindset and regroup. I worked on manifesting a new way to pay them off...

Money and finances can be a stresser for many people.  Our approach and perspective of it is something that we control.  In today’s episode, I use my personal experience around my student loans.  I get vulnerable of how I feel and how to work through changing my mindset. Frustration can be big and can be hard.  It can make you feel worthless and hopeless.  We get to choose how we deal with it.  Yo...

In today’s episode, I show you the connection with your emotions on the inside to what you are manifesting into your daily life.    Manifesting has become a popular word to use these days but what is it really?   The truth is we are manifesting things constantly. Your emotional vibrations, thoughts and emotional levels help things come into light.  If your emotions are lining up with things you wa...

Show Notes:  I am continuing my conversation with Stacy on her road to recovery.  Last week, Stacy shared how she realized that not only she had an addiction problem, but also that she needed to get help.  Stacy received treatment in the middle of the pandemic.  Her husband had to drop her at the front door.  Stacy had to take a covid test before being allowed in.  Luckily for her, she tested nega...

Show Notes:  Today Stacy joins us to talk about her road to recovery.  She will share the obstacles she had when realizing she needed help and the struggles to find help.  Stacy spent most of her life avoiding addiction or so she thought.  During the pandemic she started drinking for medicinal purposes, but quickly turned into a full-blown addiction.  Stacy knew she had a problem before she was wi...

Show Notes In today’s episode, we dive into the feeling of being stuck.   When we are younger, we experience lots of change.  As we get older, we get into set routines.  It’s great while it is bringing us joy.  However there are times that we begin to feel like we are in a rut.  Sometimes we are able to quickly see the need for a change while other times it takes awhile for us to be able to say “I...

Show Notes  In today’s episode I am going to talk about my friend Anxiety.  I personally deal with anxiety so often that I can feel my symptoms coming on.  I have been working on mine for years so this isn’t something that comes easily.  Knowing your triggers can help you prevent or minimize an anxiety attack. Anxiety is when your body feels like it is in danger.  You need to figure out if you are...

Show Notes: Last week's episode we left off where Brianna had just had their baby.  Jimmy, her husband, had picked them up from the hospital and dropped them off at Brianna’s grandmother’s house.  Jimmy went back to their home to presumably finish up the repairs of the house. She had learned that he had relapsed with both drugs and alcohol.  His paranoid state had completely taken over.  Bria...

Show Notes: Today, I have my first guest Brianna joining me sharing her love story with an unexpected ending. When Brianna was young, she would always be outside playing or riding her bike.  One day while riding her bike, her shoelace got tangled in her bike.  Somehow she didn’t fall, but this young boy a few years older than her, Jimmy, came over and untied her shoe to help.  Brianna being shy ba...

Show Notes: In episode 3, I talk about loss. The good, the bad and how to manage through it.  Loss is a topic that we have all experienced, but sometimes may be a challenge to navigate through.  It’s a physical and emotional trauma that can be very uncomfortable and isn't easy to handle. Yes there are the 5 stages of grief, but there is no linear path to get through loss. You may need to move...

Today in episode 2, I talk about the importance of self care.  I want to change the thought of self care to include self love. We as a society are toughest on ourselves.  We let the compliments go in one ear and out the other and retain the negativity. When you have self love, you have more energy.  You feel better about yourself.  You have more to give to the world around you. For me self love is...

Episode Overview: Welcome to the first episode of Social Work Your Life. In today’s episode, I will open up about myself and how I got here.   I talk about my education and circumstances I have overcome or am continuing to work through.   I am here to help you put your boots on the ground and handle any overwhelming or challenging situations that come your way. I am here to coach and guide you thr...