Stress Talk with Marcyline Bailey

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we are sharinginformation that we hope will help you or someone you love who is in crisis. Suicidal thoughts are sometimes triggered by traumatic events that contribute to hopelessness, worthlessness, intense chronic feelings of sadness without a positive outlook for the future.   Risk factors are those environmental or personalcharacteristics that increa...

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the theme is“Together in Strength, Dignity, Hope and Purpose. When a person dies by suicide, it affects the family and the communities in which that person belonged.  The impacts of suicidal ideation are profound as well. “Over the next few weeks, we are going to spend some timetalking about suicide and ways in which you can support a loved one, colleague...

The benefits of investing in employee wellbeing are showingto outweigh the cost. Some employers overlook the value the company gains when the workforce is healthy and happy. We want to provide a little food for thought as we share valuable reasons to consider key findings around health andwellbeing in the workplace. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “6 Good...

As the host of “Stress Talk,” I have talked a lot about theimportance of managing your own wellness and wellbeing. We have had good conversations about how individuals can do so by assessing their individual needs, setting SMARTgoals, and incorporating actions that fit into their lives and lifestyles. I still believe these are vital actions that over time improve the quality of one’s health and we...

For the past few weeks, we have been talking aboutboundaries. Today, we are wrapping up this series by sharing a few tips and a resource to empower you to establish and maintain effective boundaries. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “How to Stop Being a Pushover Create Strong Boundaries No One Ignores.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker...

Boundary violations. Sometimes they are subtle. Often, theyare obvious. Do you think about an interaction that happened earlier, only to conclude hours later that a boundary you established was violated. Many of usare blindsided by the subtle ways in which others cross the line. Remember that boundaries help to determine how we willexperience the world around us. They set parameters for how we int...

What happens when someone crosses the boundary you have set? Boundaries establish parameters regarding how you will interact and integrate yourself in the environment. They also establish parameters for others regarding how you would like to be treated. We talk about boundaries, but many have a hard time settingboundaries and maintaining them. We are going to share a 3-step strategy to help you to...

Are you a woman over 40 who feels like she is constantlypulled in every direction. You juggle your career, family, and personal responsibilities while your own needs get pushed aside. Some would tell you to give it up, stay home and just take care of your husband and family. That option may not bepossible and may not feel satisfying either. If this describes you, please know that you are not alone...

Let’s talk about physical resilience as stress reduction andmanagement strategy. For women over 40, our bodes are constantly sending us messages. We often don’t want to hear them because they remind us that we are aging. Although we would rather not hear the messages, if we listencarefully, our bodies will tell us exactly what we need to stay healthy, age with grace, and maintain low stress levels...

Researchers at Penn State University found that 75% of shares on Facebook were made without the user clicking through to read the content. This is poignant given that so many people receive “news” from social media. The study appeared in the journal Nature Human Behavior in November 2024. Otherresearch studies have found similar results. Many on social media appear to receive their “news” from the...

“My company told me to call.” “I got your number from mywork.” These are usually the statements I hear when people call tomake their first appointment using their EAP benefits. Often, they are not sure what to expect when they make the call. What exactly are employee assistance programs? How are they to be used? What should an employee expect? I am going to answer these questions and break down ho...

The Campaign for Trauma Informed Practice and Policyreported that mental health concerns are at epidemic proportions. One in 5 Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness. This number does not includethose with unreported mental health conditions. The estimated financial burden on the US economy is more than $280 billion annually. The stress on the community at large is magnified incommunities t...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are taking adeep dive into mental health services and delivery in the Black community. Today, I am sharing statistics, concerns and proposing 3 possible solutions. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “3 Pioneering Solutions for Better Mental Health Treatment in the Black Community.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed C...

Hello, powerful women! Today we are taking a deep dive into strategies that will transform how you navigate workplace challenges while managing your emotional and mental health. Imagine walking into meetings with confidence. Can you see yourself thriving and managing in the workplace with grace? How would it feel to have more than enough energy to enjoy your passions outside of work? Is this somet...

We’re thrilled to have the incredible Tamara Dopwell, a talented social worker and social entrepreneur, as our special guest. 🌟   In this episode we explore practical strategies to handle stress while navigating life’s challenges. Tamara will share her invaluable insights on self-care, mental health, and how to cultivate resilience in our daily lives. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or pers...

Where does the magic of the holidays live? The magic lives in us, in every breath we take. Every breath is an opportunity to live life in any way we choose. We so often get bogged down in our own stuff, our family and friends’ stuff and the stuff of the world. Sometimes it is hard to breathe. This causes us to forget that with each breath comes an opportunity. A choice. A decision. This holiday se...

Thanksgiving 2024 is Thursday in the United States. Expressing gratitude gives us power. It energizes and motivates us to live our lives fully. It enables us to see the abundance that is present in our lives right now. The practice of gratitude can change our perspective, lower stress and boost our mood. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we share “Timely Gratitude Practices to...

Emotional self-care relies on one’s ability to think clearly and factually. So often our thought life is full of imaginings, dreams and fancies that cause satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Unfortunately, the thoughts may not be factual. Our thoughts are also influenced by experiences and ingrained beliefs. This affects our ability to engage in healthy interactions. So, how does one deliver emotiona...

Do you park in the same spot at work? Sit in the same pew at church? You probably order the same meal at your favorite fast-food restaurant. We are creatures of habit doing the same actions in the same order at the same time of the day. Habits also fuel our thought life. We each have patterns of thinking that were developed by our experiences. These thought patterns influence our wellbeing. They c...

“I am not good enough.” “I am not important.” “I am damaged that’s why no one will love me.” Do these statements sound familiar? You may have a friend, sister, aunt or cousin who makes similar statements. Perhaps you say these things about yourself. You and I both know that these are not the only negative statements that women tell themselves. We could probably develop a list that is pages long. T...

I often end correspondence, talks and even video podcasts with the phrase “take good care.” To “take good care,” we must go beyond our thoughts and dive deep into our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Taking good care is more than a spa day or a day spent with friends, although those activities are fun and revitalizing. Taking good care requires introspective action that may be chal...

We are starting a study of what is needed for Black women to take care of themselves emotionally. Life is tough for Black women. We must be all things to most people and twice as good to some. Our worth is often measured not by our character, but by the texture of our hair, the color of our skin or the size of our butt. Regardless of our accomplishments, we tend to be our own worst critics. This m...

I am still reeling from those magnificent performances during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. What about you? I’ve thought about Steph Curry’s 3 point run that sealed the gold medal for the USA men’s basketball team. I watched how the women’s basketball team banded together to defeat an awesome French women’s team. Sifan Hassan won the women’s Olympic marathon in record time. She also won bronze...

I’ve been watching the Olympics and continue to be in awe if these magnificent athletes. The women’s 4x400 relay blew everyone out in the final to win the gold medal in that event. Katie Ledecky won four medals and is the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history. The US gymnastics team earned medals as they showed mettle. I have a few new basketball favorites in Kevin Durant and Anthony Ed...

Compassion is often known as love in action. It is when we see suffering and we take action to do something about it. What happens when we are the ones who are suffering? Feeling overwhelmed is a form of suffering. The R.A.I.N. Meditation can help to bring clarity and enable you to nurture a sense of safety, stability and security. In this episode of Stress Talk Live with Marcyline, we are going t...