The GRACE Matrix®

Gambling can lead to addiction because it stimulates the brain's reward system. The thrill of winning can create a rush of dopamine in the brain, which can turn into a cycle of chasing bets that lead to losses to recreate that feeling. This can result in financial problems, relationship issues, and other negative consequences, including thoughts of ending one’s life. This is the story of my guest....

isredivsredivo  Dr. Jenny Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. As a clinician, she practices EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure therapy. Jenny recently published a workbook designed for clients to use on their own or with their therapist called the PTSD Recovery Workbook. Through her clinical work, Jenny has been...

William Hemphill II, is a counselor, pastor and speaker. He is the author of the book, “ Praying With Your Spouse: A Secret To Building Intimacy In Your Marriage” In his practice he works with individuals who value their faith. Couples who want to strengthen or rebuild their    relationships, and with adoptive families in building loving connections. In this episode William shares h...

Abby Chow is a Registered Clinical Counselor occupying Turtle Island, in what is colonially known as Canada. Coming from a fine arts and then business background,  she is also a Supervisor and Adjunct Professor. She runs a group practice dedicated to anti-oppressive practice, both within the team and in their work. Her current life and work both focus on one question - how do we intentionally...

In this episode, I share how I started my run-streak journey.  Why and what keeps me going.  I share how running has changed my life.  I hope you enjoy this episode!  Please reach out if you have any questions or comments regarding this podcast, we would love to hear from you!!! Enjoy! Own Your Journey! In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry wh...

Dr. Morgan Levy is a Florida licensed psychologist and an executive strategist who helps high-achievers learn how to have a meaningful and fulfilling personal life without sacrificing their professional identity and career. She received her Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She also completed a one-year training on psychodynamic psychotherapy from the William Alanson...

Missing that romance prior to kids?  Couples expert Abby Nordquist has the solution to reignite that fire in your relationship. Listen in on our conversation and find out how. Abby Nordquist is a mother of two, an entrepreneur, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York, and a relationship coach. Abby: My own experience with having to reprioritize my relationship with my partner - p...

In this podcast, I interview Kim Gamble; Thai- American, entrepreneur, chef, and the founder of multiple businesses.  Kim Gamble succeeded despite coming from an unconventional background. The story delves into how Kim's upbringing, which was different from that of all her friends she grew up with, helped her develop a unique perspective that ultimately led to her entrepreneurial success.&nbs...

Understanding what your needs are is the first step to cultivating calm amidst the mom-life chaos… In this episode, I interview Sarah Sanders, a licensed psychotherapist, a Mom of two, an entrepreneur with a private practice in California, and founder of Centered with Sarah Coaching program. We discuss: the struggle of being a new mom the pressure from society social conditioning mom-guilt interna...

Hi Friends!  In this episode find out what your biggest self sabotaging behavior is that's keeping you from living the life you want to create.  Learn the signs as well as tips on how to manage your fear of failure.  Take the quiz on my website www.mariagracewolk.com  or click on this link:   https://bit.ly/whatsyourselfsabotagequiz Own Your Journey! In our fast-paced worl...

Meet JoNelle Sood, founder of Ho’omau Foundation. JoNelle is Native Hawaiian, born and raised in the Bay Area. Throughout her career, she did not see a big presence of Hawaiian Natives or Polynesians in the workplace. JoNelle's long-term goal is to provide a means for Polynesians to attain higher education and to support active members in the Pacific Islander community to further sustain the cultu...

According to the CDC, about 1 in 44 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . ASD can present itself at 18 months or younger. By age 2, a diagnosis by an experienced professional can be considered very reliable. ASD impacts the development of the brain and causes the individual to have behavioral challenges along with problems with social, emotional, and communication skil...

My guest, Lisa Mueller of Making Pretty Memories, is one of my favorite social media influencer. She is a mother of two young children, a lifestyle blogger, business woman and entrepreneur; sharing amazing ideas to making everything pretty with affordable finds. Lisa opens up about her mom-life journey with Type1 diabetes and how she manages the daily physical and mental health challenges that der...

In this new episode I had the privilege to have a conversation with Joe Sanok.  Joe Sanok is an author and TEDx speaker, business consultant, and podcaster.  Joe is also a writer for PsychCentral, has been featured on the Huffington Post, Forbes, GOOD Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Entrepreneur on Fire, and Yahoo News.  He is the author of five books and has been named the Therapist Res...

Getting your kids to do home chores;  is it worth the struggle? Listen in to find out the mental health benefits of kids doing chores and ways to get them involved. If you find this episode helpful, please share with those who may benefit from listening. Thank you and happy listening! Own Your Journey! In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us fe...

Struggling with Mom-Guilt? Don't worry,  you are not alone. Yes, almost all moms get this feeling of failing as a parent every now and then. Let's talk about it and find out why and how to manage these burdensome emotions that can impact parenting.  Own Your Journey! In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and worry which leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Hi!...

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Let's talk about anxiety. Learn about how anxiety really is our personal bodyguard.  Thank you for taking the time to listen. If you enjoyed this podcast, please be sure to hit subscribe, rate and review. I would so appreciate it.  The high rate and reviews will help others find the podcast so we can amplify, normalize and break the mental health stigma. Own Your Journey! In our fast-pac...

Hello there!  Happy to have you check out my very first episode where I talk about the signs of burn out and the seven pillars of self care.   Take a listen and don't forget to hit subscribe, rate and review to help spread mental health awareness.   Thank you so much for your time!  OWN YOUR JOURNEY In our fast-paced world, many of us struggle with overthinking and wo...