Your Self Care Prescription

"I found happiness and it's not tied to anyone else."-Dr. Alisha Reed Welcome to the first episode of Your Self-Care Prescription podcast and I couldn't be more thrilled to kick off this exciting journey with you all. You may know me from my previous podcast, "The Fly Widow," where I openly discussed my life as a widow. While that was a significant part of my journey, I've come to realize that I a...

Welcome to Your Self-Care Prescription podcast where I, Dr. Alisha Reed, invite you to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. After a brief hiatus from recording the Fly Widow podcast, I'm back in the podcast studio to share my reasons for stepping away from that identity and embracing my true self. Join me to get a taste of what "Your Self-Care Prescription" has...

"Grief has no expiration date, we have to get comfortable with that reality." -Dr. Mekel   Dr. Mekel Harris is a Memphis-based licensed psychologist who loves helping other perfectly imperfect folks navigate life's challenges in order to grow in lifestyle, love, leadership, and loyalty to God, self, and others.   In this episode, you can expect to hear: -Grief doesn't have an expiration date -Grie...

"Don't forget who you are". -Dr. Alisha Reed In this episode, I was inspired by a question from the book "The Untethered Soul": "Who are you?" I took some time to reflect on this question and encourage you to do the same. So, I invite you to consider your own identity and ask yourself the same question: Who are you?. Sign up for 40 days of Self-Care with Dr. Alisha at www.dralishareed.com

"There are no rules, there's no right or wrong, it's okay to be with you!" -Donna Kendrick Donna Kendrick will never forget that "Omgosh, what just happened?!?!" moment when she discovered her husband Greg passed away suddenly in November 2013. During her time of grieving Donna quickly realized that she had stepped into a new role overnight, one where she had to take control of her family's financ...

"I was too busy managing everybody else's emotions that I wasn't managing mine." -Dr. Brooke Mobley This week's episode starts with a reflection on my recent experience in Brooklyn, NY. I manifested this trip and had two major moments while there that reminded me of how we are never alone on this journey. We have entered a new season and I want to share an amazing story of transformation. Today, I...

"Grief comes in waves, there are good days and bad days." -Dr. Alisha Reed In today's solo episode, I'll be catching up with all of you and sharing my recent life updates. I had the honor of speaking at the Go Red For Women Luncheon organized by the American Heart Association, a cause that has been close to my heart for years but holds an even greater significance now after my husband's passing. M...

"The widowed person is ground zero for the grief." -Leslie Gray Streeter She is "a writer, a mommy, a widow, a daughter, a darned good friend, and the person who'll eat fries with you after we run a marathon. Because fries are delicious." WHO'S LESLIE GRAY STREETER? Born in hood-adjacent Baltimore City, Leslie is a University of Maryland College Park graduate, a veteran journalist and someone alwa...

"When you first meet a new person, never compare them to your past." -Cortne Lee Smith Happy Lundi Gras! Carnival Season is in full swing and we are coming off of a very busy weekend in New Orleans! Depending on where you are listening from, tomorrow may just be Tuesday, but for me, it's Mardi Gras! This week's episode starts with a recap of my Valentine's Day and how I spent my holiday weekend. I...

"Don't look to others for love, look within ." -Dr. Alisha Reed Valentine's Day is tomorrow and it will be my 4th one without Moe. As widows, we hold on to memories and realize that our husbands will not be walking through the door with flowers and chocolate. What does Valentine's Day look like for a widow? In this episode, I reflect on what FLY means to me and share how I fixed my own broken hear...

"This is a grief journey, you have your good days and bad days." -Dr. Alisha Reed Have you ever needed assistance and all you wanted to call was your husband, only to realize he was gone? In this episode, I'll give you an update on my life. I'll be sharing my experience from last week when my car wouldn't start. This incident reminded me of my husband. If he's available, he'll be the first person...

"The only person you need permission from is yourself." -Oludara Adeeyo Today my guest is Oludara Adeeyo and we talked about how self care is so important on this grief journey. Oludara Adeeyo is a psychotherapist and author of Self-Care for Black Women. She is passionate about helping people, especially Black women, improve their overall wellness. Before becoming a clinical social worker, Oludara...

"I'm ready to conquer my fears when it comes to my business and my personal growth." -Dr. Alisha Reed Have you made a list of your New Year's resolutions? Have you set any new goals for this year? I know a lot of people are doing these new year's resolutions and they wanna say what they're gonna change and what they're gonna start doing. I thought about like how I wanna be a better me, like what c...

"I'm just gonna keep pressing on because this is what my loved ones would want me to do." -Christina Watkins In this episode, I speak with Christina Watkins, who lost her sister on December 20th. It's the same month that my husband died, December 23rd. Today we're going to talk about how we deal with grief during this holiday season. Christina Watkins is an award-winning journalist who is thrilled...

"You can mend your own broken heart." -Dr. Alisha Reed   We all go through different grief journeys, and there is no timetable or manual for when you should love again. We grieve on our own terms.   I can find my own drink is kind of like the mindset that I'm out here in this world but just know that I can buy my own drink.    The only thing that keeps me going is by practicing self-care.   Visit...

"We won't find a man exactly like our husbands, but I do believe that we will find the man who will be who we need on this journey." -Dr. Alisha Reed It's Okay to Let Someone Else Love You! As I approach the 3-year anniversary, I am giving myself the Gift of Self-Care. Self-Care has been such a major part of my grief journey. Make sure you are on my email list so you can start the 12 Days of Self-...

"I allowed myself to be vulnerable in front of someone." -Dr. Alisha Reed Are you avoidant to places or things that makes you remember your partners? How do you respond to that difficult situations? It's difficult to attend a wedding as a widow. It's even more difficult when the wedding venue is also where you married your husband. But I did it! I'm proud of myself for making it. Listen in to find...

"You can grieve and still be happy." -Dr. Alisha Reed It can be challenging to feel anything other than sadness while you're grieving. But I'm here to tell you that you can create a whole world of gratitude while you're grieving. One way we can feel better is by taking a moment to be grateful for all we have. In this episode, I'd like to share with you what I'm grateful for and how being grateful...

"I'm a widow, but I'm so much more than that." -Dr. Alisha Reed You know what's great about grief? It's not just about the pain. It's also about the process of moving through it and learning how to live with it. You may feel like you're spinning your wheels and that nothing you do makes a difference in the overall situation, but as long as you continue to engage with others, you'll find that griev...

"You have the power to manifest or make things happen in your life." -Dr. Alisha Reed So how do you practice self-care? Self-care is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It's really easy to fall into the trap of thinking that if you just get through your to-do list, everything will be okay. But self-care isn't just about getting things done—it's about making the time and space...

"I'm focusing on what I can do to make myself happy and not rely on others." -Alisha Chapter 43 is about my first birthday after my husband died. I'm currently in Mexico, and in today's episode, I'll tell you about my birthday trip to Mexico and how I made it my best year yet.  Tell me your story! Visit www.theflywidowpodcast.com

"Always remember to put yourself first." - Alisha Happy Holiday, everyone! Today, I'd like to share some life updates and spa days with you. This year marks my 43rd birthday, and it will be the year of my soft life. And by that, I mean that I don't intend to struggle or that I don't want it to be just about survival. This is the year I'm just embracing life, loving life, and allowing myself to be...

"I'm very big on honoring my feelings and making sure that I put myself first because I am the fly widow."-Alisha Reed Have you ever felt sad and broken when a member of your family was sick? You are grieving! Yes, grieving isn't just about death You can grieve relationships. Grief isn't something that needs to be fixed or overcome by overcoming the loss of someone who has passed on. It's normal t...

"Don't compare your journey to anyone else's because we are all very different." -Alisha It's another Monday, and today I'm going to tell you about my life, new changes, and things going on. I'd like to emphasize that the purpose of this podcast is to talk grief, loss, and healing. Listening to this podcast does not require you to be a widow. Because not all guests are widows, everyone is welcome...

"I, all of a sudden, became in effect a single parent even though he was still alive." -Jenny Lisk   Happy Monday! In today's episode, I talk to Jenny Lisk. She is an award-winning author and widowed mom who is dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their family's well-being.   In her book, Future Widow, Jenny draws on her personal and professional experience to provide a real-life guide fo...