Mental Health Episodes

AMBITION IN LIFE: The Power of Ambition and and Finding Fulfillment: Insights from Bianca B. King Episode 146 Tap in as Bianca B. King, CEO & Founder of Pretty Damn Ambitious, discusses a redefined version of ambition. She describes it as the joyful and diligent pursuit of success, informed by one's ideals. Bianca emphasizes that ambition should not be seen as a sacrifice or burden, but rather as a driving force that propels individuals towards their goals and purpose. According to Bianca, it ...

n this captivating 2022 re-release, Kristina Thomas, a dedicated Mother, Healer, and Entrepreneur, explores the transformative power of Harnessing Energy and Healing. Join us as KT delves into the realm of Reiki and virtual cleanses, explaining how these practices foster holistic healing for the mind, body, and spirit. Discover the profound impact of Chakra crystal healing and the strategic use of crystals to align and enhance energy in each chakra. Explore the rich tapestry of this episode whe...

with Dr. Shivani Gupta | | In this episode Dr. Shivani and I, talk...

with Jackie Gouché | | In this episode Jackie and I, talk about: [00:07:31] God as a real person. [00:11:11] Raising Kings and Music Dreams. [00:32:45] Finding peace in life....

with Veronica Lynn Clark | | In this episode Veronica and I, talk about: Divine Feminine Energy [00:02:30] Reinventing your life. [00:09:36] Love coaching and self-worth. [00:16:48]...

with Dr Tiffany Smith | | In this episode Dr Tiffany and I, talk about: [00:02:20] Witnessing Western medicine's effects. [00:19:07] Choosing thoughts for dream lifestyle. [00:20:59]...

Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability: A Journey to Empowerment with Souraya Christine Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Podcast Players In this episode Souraya and I, talk about: [00:02:06] Finding purpose through trauma. [00:21:51] Focus on your life. [00:27:46] Pursuing dreams and ambitions. Transcript Do you want more out of life? Are you ready to live boldly in pursuit of your dreams? Today’s episode sponsor is Deneen L. Garrett LLC. Deneen, Founder & CEO, is a Passio...

Overcoming Challenges with Dr. Angela Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D.- 2021 #TBT - Episode 109 Often as Black women, and WOC, we have proven ourselves and it’s still not enough. We have a choice to give in or persist. Listen to this week’s episode as Dr. Angela Gala Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D., shares a very pivotal moment in her life when she was faced with this decision and how she handled it. Overcoming Challenges Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Other Podcast Players Do yo...

Military Spouse - How Bianca Smith Leans into This Life - Episode 107 Ever wonder what it’s like living overseas for military spouses? Bianca Smith has leaned into being a military wife and shared what this looks like. Military Spouse - How Bianca Smith Leans into This Life Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Other Podcast Players In this episode with Bianca, we talk about: [] Living in Spain [1:35] How Bianca embraced the move [] Creative Entrepreneurship [6:06...

Awards in Excellence: How to Take Control of Your Life with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh- Episode 105 Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is an executive and leadership coach helping her clients showcase their brilliance and design an epic career and life that matters. Her focus is women who are in mid-career/mid-life. We talked a lot about human development, specifically identity and How to Take Control of Your Life. Awards in Excellence - How to Take Control of Your Life Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podca...

What if you were unable to pursue the one thing you’ve built your career or life around? What would you do next? Oftentimes, when you spend a lot of time doing something, it can be hard figuring out who you are when you're not doing that thing. Tywanna Smith is an award-winning sports manager, best-selling author, speaker, and former professional basketball player. Tywanna tore her ACL in high school which forced her off the court. During this time, she discovered new passions, who she was outsi...

Ryane LeCesne, CEO | Mindset + Energy Management Coach, and I talked about things women, high-achieving Black women, need to be in recovery from in order to “have it”: Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, Distractionism. We talked about how shame shows up and its impact. Check out this week’s episode for more. This week’s guest is… Ryane LeCesne is the Master Your Mindset Coach. Since 2012, Ryane has coached nearly 1,000 high-achieving women – specializing in the unique needs of high-achieving Bla...

Did you know you have the power to shift your mindset? Did you know you don’t have to be a people pleasure? Did you know you can live unapologetic? This week’s guest Coach Kisha Woods, Mindset/Entrepreneurial Growth Coach, learned that she could after taking a 30 day reflective break. She took agency of her state of mind, put herself 1st and started to live life on her terms. Coach K shared three actions women of color can take to own their power and voices plus the 3 R’s she lives by. Check out...

When I read Kristina Thomas’, Mother/Healer/Entrepreneur, Bio, I knew our #intimateconversation would be an emotional one. Indeed it was. We talked about the various methods of healing she uses, reiki, egg spiritual cleanse, we’re at different stages of losing our fathers, and she surprised me when she shared the impact my sister’s book when she was in high school. You just never know…. Check out this week’s episode for more. This week’s guest is… My name is Kristina Thomas. A DC native operat...

Patricia Arboleda built upon 20+ years of leadership development in Corporate America, and started her coaching business, Arboleda Coaching, to impact Latinas and other women. During our #intimateconversation, she shared 3 actionable steps to owning our voices and power. Check out the episode for more and, Be Courageous! This one is dedicated to our sons who mentor us, inspire us and motivate us to be courageous! Patricia is a successful Executive and Leadership Coach, a seasoned Career Strate...

Imagine doing all the things to become an anesthesiologist to be told by a patient they did not want a Black doctor? Dr. Christen Behzadi, a board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of InternationalIntercultural, didn’t have to imagine this as she lived it. Thanks to a colleague confronting the patient, Dr. B. and this doctor “bonded in allyship”. Check out this week’s episode for more. Ways to Connect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christen-flack-behzadi-md/ Website: http://www.iic...

After losing her mom, Ashley Johnson, mother or 2, a personal trainer and owner of BE U Fitness, suffered with depression. After also gaining over 300 pounds, Ashley made the decision to “love herself” and started her journey to a healthier lifestyle. Check out our conversation for more. Connect with Ashley Facebook Instagram Hire Deneen To Speak Deneen L. Garrett is a Women of Color empowerment speaker and podcaster and the Host of the Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation podcast. Hire D...

It’s a New Year and for many that signals time for a change. Whether you’re burned out, exhausted, ready for something new, this week’s #intimateconversation is for YOU! Check out the 1st episode of 2022 and season 3 with Jocquice “Jae”Spikes, a Career & Business Coach, as she breaks down the three things we can do to “change our HAT”. Connect with Jae: w: www.wisehatconsulting.com e: info@wisehatconsulting.com l: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocquicespikes/ i: https://www.instagram.com/jocquices...

If nothing else, this week’s guest, Al Jones, a service-disabled veteran, personal finance author, game developer and African American/Black male who had bad credit and achieved the perfect FICO score 8 credit rating of 850, wants you to know 1. You’re not alone 2. You CAN and 3. Keep it simple! You re not alone - Up for the Challenge. Check out this week’s episode to tap into the conversation. This week’s Guest is Al Jones. Al Jones had to hit rock bottom before he recognized the financial hol...

In this world, for women of color and Black women, we are faced with so much. Was that a micro-aggression? Did you mean harm when you complimented me? What did you intend by singling me out? Naomi Samuel, a Management PhD Student at the University of Texas at Arlington who id passionate about storytelling, raising awareness of natural hair discrimination, helping students discover their personal narratives, and writing theory to develop DE&I thought leadership, and I delve into these and other q...

“Wait on or create your own platform” is one thing artist Linda Simien Kellywanted to leave the ICW audience with. We have a choice as to what we do with our lives. We can wait on others to decide for us or like Linda, we can plan our path, and make it happen for ourselves. Check out this week’s episode for more. If in Houston, check out Linda’s pieces at Max’s Wine Driveon Washington. About Artist Linda Simien Kelly The Louisiana native is a proud Bachelor Science in Accounting graduate of S...

We’ve heard of Work Life Balance and recently Work Life Integration. Have you heard of Work Life Harmony? Tareka Wheeler, PMP, CEO, T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC, Career & Mindset Strategist, shares how like stocks, we are a “diversified investment” and must diversify how we expend our energy. When in mom mode, she’s 100% a mom. When working on a project, she’s all in. Work Life Harmony. Check out this week’s episode to learn more and about Professional DNA. Meet Tareka Wheeler, PMP I am ...

Ever have a conversation that could’ve lasted for hours? That’s how it was for me and this week’s guest, Amaly C. Homer, Afro-Latina, mama, wifey, friend, hija/daughter, artist, teacher, lover, friend, student of life on a curly hair journey and podcast host. Amaly and I had the typical #intimateconversaton and more. We talked “hair”, Black hair, Afro-Latina hair. Check out the episode to hear how important hair is to Women of Color and our identities. This week’s guest is Amaly C. Homer. Buenas...

Dr. Melissa Salinas, Psy.D. is ever evolving. We talked about how her 3rd grade self declared she’d be a psychologist and she is. However, God had other plans and she is so much more. She creates tables, teaches Latinas how to be their authentic selves through her practice as well as how to literally move through trauma with yoga. Check out this week’s episode as we discuss this and more. This week’s Guest Melissa Salinas, Psy.D. is a Latina clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma and a...