In this episode, Nicole Jones comes on as a guest and speaks on her new book--- "Unlearn: Ditch Failed Money Habits and Discover Financial Freedom". She talks about how she paid off 80K in student loan debt and Kristen highlights those SEL skills she needed to do so. Kristen also discusses how mismanaging your money can bring about insecurities and Nicole highlights how much confidence she has now by canceling her debt. Check out this powerful episode and unlearn bad financial habits. Learn more...
Jun 24, 2020•22 min
In this mini series @KristenDHopkins goes deeper on the Me vs Me Mentality. She touches on how important responsible decision-making is during the process of adopting a Me vs Me Mentality. She goes even deeper to break down the skill of analyzing every situation that is happening that compliments the weaker side of yourself so that you know how to become strong. This quick power-packed episode will thrust you into accountability and allow you to adopt the Me vs Me mentality even more. ➡️Black SE...
May 24, 2020•9 min
Many people have been hiding gifts and talents from the world and in this episode @KristenDHopkins reminds us all about the game of hide and seek and compares this game to many of us in real life. In this quick power-packed episode Kristen uncovers some truths about the major Dangers Of The Mind that hold us back in this game called "Hide & Seek". ➡️Black SEL Summit: The current education system is dominated by political narratives that devalue the very people that our schools are supposed t...
May 11, 2020•15 min
Have you ever felt like you wanted more for yourself but you didn't know where to start? In this quick power packed episode @KristenDHopkins breaks down how to have a "Me VS Me Mentality" and she speaks on 3 skills within the umbrella of Self-management that can help you adopt this mentality. ➡️Black SEL Summit: The current education system is dominated by political narratives that devalue the very people that our schools are supposed to serve. The Black SEL Summit is a space for us to highlight...
Apr 30, 2020•16 min
One thing that has been made clearer to Kristen over the past few weeks is that Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is critically important during this time of crisis and change. In this episode Kristen (@KristenDHopkins) talked abut embracing the moments of Do No Disturb and understanding how those moments can enhance your self-awareness, self-management or responsible decision-making skills. She also hits on some Dangers Of The Mind that can weigh you down during these times! For more Information ...
Apr 21, 2020•23 min
With Kristen's passion for Dangers Of The Mind and bringing culturally responsive social emotional resources to alternative schools, she had the pleasure to sit down with a principal at one of DOM's partner alternative schools to interview her about all the inside scoop on the alternative world. This podcast episode gives MANY educators and administrators in these spaces a standing voice and a safe place to relate! Dr. Theresea McGowan has a remarkable story of leadership, principalship and spea...
Mar 12, 2020•25 min
Are you a educator and feeling burnt out? Are you forgetting your WHY? Kristen Hopkins sat down with Bloodine Barthelus to learn all about how to awakened the educator in you! The Awakened Educator was developed to encourage those who feel unheard, devalued, and forgotten as a human being in the field of education. Listen to this authentic conversation about real struggles In education and walk away feeling Inspired and encouraged to fight for your WHY! Visit https://www.awakenededucator.com/blo...
Feb 27, 2020•40 min
Do you feel that you manage your relationships well? How many people do you not associate with anymore due to a misunderstanding? In this episode Kristen talks about Social-Awareness and how it is all about being able to manage relationships with others. Whether you are in the work place, school, your home --- it's all about being honest with your boundaries and setting the tone for your relationships by building genuine connections that last. Empathizing with people you care about and understan...
Jan 15, 2020•17 min
The year is coming to an end and Kristen is telling everyone to gear up for the new decade of our lives. We are not just celebrating a new year, but we are celebrating a new 10 years to get It right, or leave anything In the past that doesn't need to go Into this new decade. Kristen shares 5 tips on how to set the tone for the new year and highlights some key Social-Emotional skills you need to get this right!
Oct 29, 2019•20 min
Kristen opens this episode with explaining why she's been M.I.A. and what has been a heavy load in her life. She highlights Social-Emotional Skills that can help you overcome the heavy loads in your own life and allows you to relate through her own mistakes. She also challenges listeners to think about what "heavy loads" look like in your own life and the ones you may have overcome. For more information on Dangers Of The Mind visit: www.dangersofthemind.com
Sep 02, 2019•29 min
This episode was recorded live on at The Urban Assembly Girls Conference Powered by Dangers Of The Mind Social-Emotional Forum. Althea Heart joins us as she talks about some of the Social-Emotional skills she did not have while on reality TV and growing up. Althea is very transparent with us in this interview and you will get a inside view of her world. Instagram: @Luvaltheaheart
Jun 17, 2019•36 min
On this episode, Kristen is joined by her Rooselvelt STAY class who is apart of the DOM program. The students found a great interest in statistics that mean something to them. We share alarming statistics that focus on the Urban Community. You will hear opinions from students and understand that we are all walking statistics it's up to us to choose what what category we are put in.
Jun 06, 2019•26 min
In this episode, Kristen is joined by Samuel Oladipo for a very insightful conversation on the effects of Social-Emotional Learning. Samuel is an educator who believes that culturally responsive pedagogy is critical to addressing the issues of the opportunity and access gap. As someone who is social justice oriented, he sees education as one of the most powerful mechanisms in breaking the cycles of mass incarceration and poverty that malign people of color in the United States. He has been a tea...
Jun 06, 2019•37 min
Do you have trouble "Managing it All"? On this episode, Kristen brings fellow DOMinator and SEL champion, David Adams on to share key tools to help everyday people manage it all. David is the Director of Social-Emotional Learning at The Urban Assembly. He previously served as the Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator for District 75 where he shaped the District's approach to social-emotional learning for students with severe cognitive and behavioral challenges. He has worked internationally in s...
Mar 20, 2019•16 min
When you think of the winner circle what does that really mean to you? On this episode, Kristen breaks down a winners mentality and everything you have to combat on a daily basis to remain a winner. For more resources check out: www.dangersofthemind.com
Feb 14, 2019•27 min
Have you ever experienced a delay in your life? Often times when our expectations are so high and that thing we expecting doesn't come through, we find ourselves easily falling into distractions, complacency, insecurities and so on. On this episode, Kristen is joined by DOM Brand Ambassador- Brodrick Wlliams as they go through key tools needed to survive a delay in your life. Grab our Dangers Of The Mind book on the website to get more gems on this topic. www.dangersofthemind.com...
Jan 29, 2019•16 min
Are you in a place in your life where you know you are suppose to be growing but your not growing? Or are you growing and continue to be stagnant with your growth? On this episode, Kristen explains how to embrace growing pains and what tools you will need during the process to appreciate your growth. For more tools on this topic visit www.dangersofthemind.com
Jan 17, 2019•18 min
On this episodes, Kristen touches on complacency and how so many people are already complacent and the new year just started. She shares 5 tips to break free from complacency and not allow it to be your friend any longer. It's time to walk in your fullest purpose in 2019! Learn more about Dangers of the Mind by visiting our website: www.dangersofthemind.com
Jan 09, 2019•25 min
Are you a frequent flyer? Someone who flies above the drama, negativity, distractions, fear and everything in between? This episode compares how being a frequent flyer on a plane can consist of the same framework in your mind. Listen up and get ready to fly high every single day!
Dec 28, 2018•18 min
Have you every looked up and realized you had a lot going on and didn't know how to handle it all? Yeah, it happens to the best of us! This episode Kristen talks about getting back to the basics. She shares her views on how one may have lost what they love, and how imperative it is to go back and love the foundations that you've built. Let's get back to the basics!
Dec 07, 2018•26 min
The Holidays are typically a joyous time of year for most but not everyone! This episode is for the people that are constantly under attack around the holidays. Kristen will give you 3 solids steps to allow your thoughts not to have a hold over your emotions during the holiday season and moving forward.
Nov 21, 2018•21 min
Are you a game changer? Or do you simply need to change the game with your circumstances, relationships, resources, etc.? This quick power packed episode will give you insight to propel you to be the game changer you are destined to be in any aspect of your life. To pick up resources to continue your journey visit www.dangersofthemind.com
Nov 14, 2018•19 min
Have you ever been thirsty and went to get something to drink, but it didn't quite quench your thirst? So you go and get a refill.... What in your life are you continuing to refill? What are you pouring into your mind, spirit and body on a daily basis? This episode will allow you to understand a new prospective on the refills in your life and how to move forward towards prosperity!
Nov 08, 2018•16 min•Ep. 4
There are so many ships in our lives that we have been sailing on for years. Ships of Brokenness, Insecurities, Distractions, Perception, Fear, Complacency, Ego and Pride. It's time to identify the driving forces in our lives and JUMP ship!
Nov 01, 2018•17 min•Ep. 3
Have you ever done an inventory check on your life? Well this episode is going to help you understand how critical it is moving forward in order to overcome the Dangers Of The Mind and walk in your fullest purpose. Get ready to take action and apply these tools to your life.
Oct 24, 2018•15 min•Ep. 2
On the launch of the Dangers Of The Mind Podcast we say- SHAME ON YOU.... yeah we said it. Shame on you if you allowed fear, complacency, perception, distractions, ego or pride to delay your progress. Through out this episode you will hear from Kristen Hopkins and DOM Brand Ambassadors as they explain the shame that they felt by allowing these Dangers Of The Mind to be their friend. This episode will inspire you to think about every single Dangers Of The Mind that has held you back and listen to...
Oct 15, 2018•23 min•Ep. 1
