The Chat With Chou Podcast

Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people with chronic insomnia learn how to fall asleep and stay asleep without pills or gimmicks. She has a free guide to help people sleep, called "5 myths about insomnia that are keeping you awake and how to finally sleep."  https://zinnia.kartra.com/page/5myths. You can find her at www.thezinniapractice.com #sleep #...

In this segment, Chou Hallegra and Sheree Casey discussed how relationships with narcissists affect our mental health and self-esteem. Send us your questions and we will answer them in Part 2.   Sheree is a podcast host, resilience coach, entrepreneur, author, publisher, licensed minister& speaker. Sheree helps women learn how to use their resilience to recover from unhealthy relationship...

We all have boundaries.  Maybe you don’t feel like you do, because of many times in the past, especially when you felt like people have overrun you.  Somewhere around the umpteenth time of being taken advantage of, of being ignored about your own needs, and treated as though your time is not valuable, you start to believe that you’ve lost whatever boundaries you had. The good news is, yo...

Imagine an invisible fence set around yourself, with a single gate that is shut and locked, with only you in possession of the key. How does that make you feel? Guarding your boundaries is an important part of living a life that’s not only healthy and happy; also meaningful. But if you are struggling in this area, need help in setting the boundaries again and guarding it from now on, I'm a message...

Boundaries are those invisible lines we draw around ourselves that keep us from harm. These are the barriers that no one can cross without our permission. Boundaries are what keeps us in control. How do you get them? And more importantly, how do you keep them once you’ve put them in place?  Download your free guide

You don’t have boundaries, and the world has beaten a path to your door with their self-interest at heart. For too long you’ve been paying the price. How do you break out of this vicious cycle?  That’s quite literally up to you. But, let me help you... I'm a message away >> HERE

You’ve probably heard the phrase before, but maybe you’re unsure what it means. Just what ARE personal boundaries, and what difference do they make in your life? If you are struggling to set boundaries in your life, let's connect! You can text me at https://bit.ly/chatwithchou . 

When it comes to your time spent online, how good are your boundaries?  Sure, you might be pretty on top of things like not sharing your personal information. You might even have some restrictions that you’ve placed on yourself in regards to the time you spend on social media sites.  But how good are these walls? Listen along as I give tips on how to set healthy boundaries online whether...

You’ve gotten roped into staying late at work. Again.  Or you’ve committed to something that you didn't want to but felt you had to. Now you’re beating yourself up because you know you should have better boundaries, but you don’t seem to understand how to form them.  What do you do? Boundaries don’t have to be terrifying. Understanding why you don’t set them is the first step toward esta...

Very often the problems in setting boundaries stem from several mistaken beliefs about boundaries in general. In this segment, I've debunked five myths about healthy boundaries. Any of them sound familiar?

Why do we stay in our comfort zone? Because our comfort zone is the stress-free zone we are used to. It’s what is familiar. It’s also the place where we are the most dissatisfied with our life. Here are a few reasons why you should get out of your comfort zone. 

Your comfort zone keeps you paralyzed from attempting what you desire. You may have goals and dreams but are afraid of the what-if’s that might happen when you do try. Let's continue this conversation at www.graceandhopeconsulting.com

Your life can be as fulfilled and exciting as you desire it to be once you step into the unknown where you find your true self. Need additional support? Connect with me at www.graceandhopeconsulting.com

“Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.” Dorothy Thompson Living in fear keeps us from taking the risks and chances to go for what we truly desire. It keeps us from finding true happiness.  If you want to continue this conversation, connect with me at www.graceandhopeconsulting.com

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day!! Scott Adams said, “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” Have you ever considered what ripple effects your random acts of kindness can have?  #kindness #randomactsofkindness #bekind

Happy Singles Awareness Day! I have a message for my sisters who are still single. This is from me to you, with all my love. If any of this resonates with you, please connect with me at https://calendly.com/chou

Looking for ways to feel connected to your partner? Here are five simple ways to improve your relationship with your significant other. Dig deeper with this very useful and practical worksheet, 35 Must Ask Questions To Strengthen Your Romantic Relationship .

Now that you have accepted it, embraced it and even started to welcome and enjoy what it is that you want, let’s go a bit deeper. I invite you to explore some of those internal defense mechanisms that are causing you to fear the very thing you desire.

Sometimes what we desire clashes with our internal wiring. We want it and yet we repel it. If this is you, you are not alone. Let’s explore ways to deal with this. In this segment, we will talk about some mindful ways to address this dichotomy. First be aware of it, acknowledge it, embrace it, and enjoy it!

Who says you’re Perfect? De’Nicea does! Appreciating the root meaning of “whole and complete,” De’Nicea Hilton creates Playful Healing Spaces for Women to Embrace, Embody and Express Her Perfect Authentic Self. As a Holistic PLAY Activator and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, she’s learned that serious healing doesn’t have to be so serious. And, because she just can’t keep this to herself, she founded...

Dr. Amber Brown, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT, RYT is the founder and owner of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness, a safe space to learn about the root causes of your concerns.  As a doctor of physical therapy, she focuses on orthopedic conditions, oncology rehab, lymphedema, chronic pain management, Women’s Health, prenatal and postpartum care, bowel and bladder dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunction fo...

Kasey King is the owner of KSalone Relationship Coaching Services, LLC. She specializes in couples who struggle with communication, intimacy, and boundaries in their relationships. With a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Kasey has learned how to work with complex systems and understand the profound effect of collaboration. Kasey has helped hundreds of people work through their challe...

Paulette Harper is a two-time award-winning best-selling author of both fiction and nonfiction books. She is a sought-after speaker, pastor, coach, and literary strategist. Her mission is to help women find hope through transformation, restoration, and reclaiming their lives via workshops, conferences, and seminars. As an inspirational speaker, Paulette’s presentations are inspiring, enrichin...

Paulishia Augillard is both a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas.  Paulishia graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University, with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family therapy.  Paulishia has extensive education, training, and experience in the field of mental health. Paulish...

Her upbringing and her experience being homeless have cultivated in Atiya the desire to provide housing to others.  Becoming a landlord has allowed her to build wealth, but most importantly provide housing for families that would not ordinarily be an ideal tenant, because of credit or income guidelines. Now that she has been a landlord for ten plus years, she wants to share her knowledge...