The Community Well

Tune in this week as Natalie Garcia shares her story of dealing with depression, leveling up and tapping into the secret weapon---God! She also shares the weight of the assignment and the struggle of sometimes wanting to walk away.

On this week’s episode, Rob Bouquet shares with us his journey of healing from parent wounds, his journey of forgiving his father and the power in reconciliation. He also shares with us how he deals with imposter syndrome and how important it is for him to preserve his mental health.

On this week’s episode, I share with you all another piece of my story that I don’t often share. I highlight being in a toxic romantic relationship and in toxic relationships as well as the lessons I learned. I also share what I am currently navigating with aging parents and my mom falling ill recently.

This week let's check in! A few weeks ago, my sister friend Maggie Bouquet checked us in the most loving way :) ! Sometimes we need a loving check in order to get back in alignment. She mentioned something that really stood out and I wanted to expand. So let's chat more about missing the season by wishing you were in a different one or wishing it away. What are the lessons we are suppose to be lea...

Join us this week as Dev and Efe talk about everything from dealing with self-doubt to their relationships with their parents to being Black in America and the importance of self-care during these times. They also highlight the importance of their brotherhood in their lives.

Tune in this week as Magnolia Bouquet shares her lessons and journey of surrendering to God in her marriage and now with her children. She also shares the importance of holding on to God’s promises and making the decision to choose joy daily.

Tune in this week as Emeka Okonkwo shares his journey of a time when it appeared as though things were falling apart but God was positioning him and setting him up for something greater. He also shares on strengthening his relationship with God and looking at the man in the mirror. Book mentioned: Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherry A. Weddell

Tune in this week as Milena Braga shares her journey of overcoming perfectionism in order to break through and write/publish several books. She also shares about trusting God when plans appear to be botched as well as how she is currently overcoming quarantine anxiety. 

Tune in as Eniolami and Ana Ayobiojo chat about Parenting through a pandemic, being Black in America, starting a business & summer vacation. We talked about the lightheartedness we aim for, creating joy in our home and trying to embrace those moments as we navigate all the heavy stuff . We also share how we handle having “the talk” as a Black family. As well as how schedules, charts, chore sti...

Hey ya'll this week we are taking the time to pause on the every day to reflect and check in with ourselves!  Leading with Self-Care with Jessie Saintcyr & Ana Ayobiojo https://youtu.be/3thPxE6Ci5Q NAMI’s Statement On Recent Racist Incidents And Mental Health Resources For African Americans https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-s-Statement-On-Recent-Racist-Incidents-and-Ment...

Listen in as Andrew Ward brings to life his advice about divorce, marriage and living in the moment with vivid analogies. In this episode,  he shares with us how his tools of prayer, fasting, therapy, journaling and his village helped him navigate the challenges of divorce. He sheds light on the importance of stepping outside of the fight in marriage when it is in trouble in order to take inv...

This week we had the opportunity to connect with Pinnacle Partnerships, an organization that provides Mental Health Services that are revolutionizing how schools & organizations partner with families & communities through coaching & implementation to support social/emotional needs. We discussed the unique opportunities educators/schools have to connect with families, ways families can...

Tune in this week as Shanique Rene Fowlkes shares her powerful testimony of walking by faith and the power/impact that being obedient has on others. She also shares how she is navigating recreating herself and learning to trust herself all over again in a new season.  We hope this episode brings some hope and encouragement during these heavy and difficult times! Love you all! 

This week is truly a special treat! Tune in as my 9 year-old son, Grant Ayobiojo, talks about some of the challenges he has had to navigate in the past year from moving from MA to GA, having a new baby sister to schooling from home during this pandemic. Our children are a very important part, if not dare I say the most important part, of our community yet sometimes we forget about their Mental/Emo...

This week let's check in! How are you all doing?? I hope you are doing well Mind, Body and Spirit. Remember, however you are taking care of yourself right now is okay and remember to be kind to yourself. Sending you virtual hugs!

On this week’s episode, you all get to meet THE TRIBE!! You have heard me mention The Tribe before and this week you get to tune into our conversations from quarantine life to how to find your tribe to what the tribe means to us. You also get to listen in as we pour into each other and affirm/speak life over one another.

On this week’s episode, we chat with Felicia Luceus on dealing with an unexpected c-section, concurring postpartum and identity challenges as a new mom. She also shares how she is navigating family culture and expands on what her motto “pursue peace, speak life and refill” means.

This episode will speak to your soul especially for mamas! Tune in as Dameuris Tejada talks about everyting from releasing the weight in every aspect, taking back our Power and the struggle of mommy guilt.

The loss of loved ones can impact us long after the event and can manifest in different ways. This week we get to chat with Eniolami Ayobiojo about dealing with the loss of loved ones, dealing with life's transitions and serving others without expectation in this season (if you are able to). 

In such a difficult season, we may feel defeated and may be feeling loss in many different ways. Charisse Alouidor shares with us how she overcame the loss of a job during the recession  and found it an opportunity to shift and reset. We also talk about the 'pause' that many have not allowed themselves to take during this time.

This week we tackle depression: postpartum as well as seasonal. Tune in as Lisette Carter opens up about her victories and battles with different types of depression. She talks about getting "check ups from the neck up" as well as implementing preventative strategies to avoid the fights. 

It can be difficult to be vulnerable and transparent about our struggles. We fear being judged/rejected and some may even talk about us. But there is power in opening up and sharing our struggles in a safe space. Listen in as Ana Ayobiojo and Margaret Thomas keep it real about being vulnerable and transparent as well as dealing with insecurity. 

More about my journey and what mental and emotional wellness means!

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