Moving Forward with Dr. Keshia

In the airport baggage claim is the most, or seems to be the most unsecured place. It is ironic that there was so much security to board the plain, but not too much when we disembarked the plane to go to our temporary or final destinations. What's up with that? In this episode, we discuss the struggles of claiming someone else's baggage (other people's stuff) and the implications that...

When life becomes difficult and you've had just about all you can take, find your strength and don't quit. Life is lifeing daily. In the middle of it all, remember who you are and don't quit. Pause to catch your breath, but do not quit. Someone is waiting on you to be the change they need to see in the world. Remember to like, share, and follow the podcast. Also follow me on Facebook,...

For many of us today, we work from home which can mean we are sitting down quite often. We may be busy working, but our bodies are losing out on the benefits of movement that creates flow. We are doing beneficial work, but not exactly being kind to ourselves in the process. In our episode today, we discuss the ways our lives might be stagnant while we are so busy giving to so many other things. Ho...

Our discussion continues with part 2. Have you every been so frustrated you could scream? I know I have, in fact I share my screaming moment in this episode. It is ok to be frustrated. We have to find a place for that frustration to go, so it doesn't stay within us to weigh us down. In this episode, we discuss the weights that we experience while waiting and ways to lift those weights as we wa...

In this world of instant gratification where we can click an app to get a ride across town or order our food delivery, the capacity to remain patient and wait for our next open door can seem like a huge weight on us. In this episode, we discuss the weights that we experience while waiting and ways to lift those weights as we wait. Remember to like, share, and follow the podcast. Also follow me on...

As a therapist, I often hear clients say they just want to be happy. Since happiness is a choice, it can often feel out of reach. Its as though happiness has been lost. In our episode today, we will discuss happiness, joy, and the ways each is demonstrated in our lives. Do you want to be happy or do you want joy? Lets talk about it. Remember to like, share, and follow the podcast. Also follow me o...

Little children are truth tellers with no filter. They've taught me a lot about how they deal with the difficulties of life at such a young age. There is a lot they can teach us as adults, if we're willing to listen. In this episode we discuss covering your box to prevent others from dumping on us in our daily life. People will dump their trash on us, but we determine if we will become the...

***Trigger warning*** This episode discusses trauma and the ways it impacts our daily lives. We take an example from a quote released by KeKe Palmer on social media to emphasize the importance of understanding the stages of an Acute Stress Response (aka Fight-or-Flight). We look at how we physically and emotionally respond when we are not dealing with the traumas we've experienced. ***Please n...

Happy New Year!!! You've made it into a new year. Millions didn't make it, but you are here. Now that we are here, let's keep moving forward by being consistent. Consistency is key when it comes to maintaining good mental health. In this episode, we discuss some practical ways to stay consistent with your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being in the new year. ***Please note, this...

Many of us have been counting down the days of this year and are looking forward to a new year. Instead of counting the days, why not make the days count? In this episode, we take the symbolism of a remodeled house to demonstrate ways we can transform from the inside out to truly see the changes we hope for in this new year. ***Please note this is not a substitute for seeking support from a licens...

For many people, grief of a loved one is experienced more intensely during the holiday season, birthdays, anniversaries, and other events. In this episode we identify symptoms and signs to support and assist you as you go through the holidays and other days along your journey with grief. ***Please note this is not a substitute for seeking support from a licensed therapist or connecting with your d...

Many of us believe in ourselves. We tell ourselves we can do all things and get things done, when in reality we are blocked by the lack of belief we actually have in ourselves. We become nest friends with fear and doubt. In this episode we discuss whether our mindsets are faulty or if we can actually believe in who we are and what we're able to do.

Have you ever had a friend tell you the truth and it hurt you? How did you feel? What was your response? In this episode we discuss living risky for the sake of the ones we love. How are you showing up for your friends? How are you being your best self to others and to yourself? Are you willing to speak the truth, even when the truth might cost us something or someone? We delve into this and exami...

Who is Dr. Keshia? She is a licensed therapist, wife, mother, sister, friend, and author. Dr. Keshia has 20+ years of experience in the mental health field. She has taken this journey to share and encourage others to keep moving forward as she encourages herself to keep holding space and taking this journey on purpose. Let’s reset, recharge, refuel, and refocus together!

In this episode we discuss how our emotions shift and the importance of not allowing our emotions to become something we are in battle with each day. Leaning into how we are feelings allows us to feel and heal. We can’t heal if we don’t deal with, not do battle with, our emotions.

This episode discusses the dry places in life where we feel stuck or afraid to keep moving forward in life. We discuss ways to get reset as we keep moving forward.