How credit cards REALLY work and how they can end up costing you more money than you think. Pay them down faster using our three strategies. We mention Dave Ramsey and his advice to cut up credit cards. Should you follow his tip? That's what you'll find out! Book a FREE financial planning session with Marina Gee: www.mindbloomyou.com/free . Limited spots available. Watch all episodes on YouTube: MINDBLOOMYOU...
Aug 02, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
MindBloomYou: your podcast on Personal Finance for Survivors of Life-Changing Events. Book a FREE financial planning session with Marina Gee: mindbloomyou.com/free Limited spots available. In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that affects millions of people worldwide: overcoming debt's emotional toll. Join us as we explore three powerful tips to help you navigate the emotional challenges that often accompany financial struggles. Debt can take a significant toll on our mental well-bein...
Jul 25, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
If you're struggling with student loan debt, this episode is for you. Your co-host, Marina Gee, PhD, and James Wolfe II, APTD, SHRM-CP, are giving you the information you need to take control of your debt and start moving forward with your financial life in these uncertain times. We're covering the following topics today: - What happened to the student loan forgiveness plan? - What are your options if you're struggling with student loan debt? - How to manage your student loan debt effectively? -...
Jul 18, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to episode 57 of Mind Bloom , your podcast that's like yoga but for the mind. I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week we're talking about Toxic Positivity and how you can stave it off from your life. For as long as I can remember, some people in my life have urged me to "think positive," and “be more positive.” But what does that even mean? If we don’t do some inner work and don’t find out where our negativity comes from or how to overcome its root issues, then positivity will just be ...
Jul 27, 2021•18 min•Ep. 57
Welcome to episode 56 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week we're talking about the Five Pillars (I like to call them the five seeds) to a flourishing life. The first self-improvement book I ever read (very sceptically, I should say) was Melody Beattie’s Codependent No More . I cannot describe to you the amazement, the perplexity, the a-ha moments I experienced while reading Beattie’s book for the first time. To...
Jul 20, 2021•34 min•Ep. 56
Welcome to episode 55 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week we're talking about Facebook ads (or any other social media ads, for that matter) and how they got us working for their companies instead of the otehr way around. As breast cancer previvors and survivors, we have a story to tell and we need social media to share it with others. But the grind and the barriers keeping us practically invisible among the am...
Jul 13, 2021•20 min•Ep. 55
Welcome to episode 54 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and I'm glad to be back from a 2-week break in which I moved from a 2-month stay in South Carolina to an indefinite stay in Connecticut. Don't ask. But if you really want to know, check out episodes 46 and 47. Quick hint, it has to do with my immigration status in the US. I'm proud to share with you that my friend Aviva Jewel ( https://www.instagram.com/avivajewel/ )...
Jul 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 54
Welcome to episode 53 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health and breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week, we are celebrating one year of Mind Bloom! I have a few surprises lined up so stay tuned for more. Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest: https://www.pinteres...
Jun 08, 2021•17 min•Ep. 53
Welcome to episode 52 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things M ental Health and Breast Cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week, I celebrate 52 weeks of podcasting and I call your attention to Mind Bloom's first anniversary on June 10th. I have a few surprises lined up so stay tuned for more. This week, I'm sharing my insights on the book by Rachel Hollis, Girl, Wash Your Face . Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook: https://w...
Jun 01, 2021•26 min•Ep. 52
Welcome to episode 51 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health and breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week, I celebrate 51 weeks of podcasting and I call your attention to Mind Bloom's first anniversary on June 10th. I have a few surprises lined up so stay tuned for more. Because of May Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought I'd give you my best description of what depression felt like to me in 2008, when I was diagnosed with clinical depression, after months ...
May 25, 2021•23 min•Ep. 51
Welcome to episode 50 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health and breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week, I celebrate 50 weeks of podcasting and I call your attention to Mind Bloom's first anniversary on June 10th. I have a few surprises lined up so stay tuned for more. Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://ww...
May 18, 2021•27 min•Ep. 50
Welcome to episode 49 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week, I'm giving you more updates on my emotional and financial (yikes) status: it's all so rocky due to all the upheaveal of late March. If you were not aware, a lot has happened in the past four weeks: - My green card self-petition was approved; - I moved out of NYC (temporarily) and am now exploring the south of the country -- Florida, the Carolinas next,...
May 17, 2021•16 min•Ep. 49
Welcome to episode 48 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week, I'm giving you more updates on my emotional and financial (yikes) status: it's all so rocky due to all the upheaveal of late March. If you were not aware, a lot has happened in the past four weeks: - My green card self-petition was approved; - I moved out of NYC (temporarily) and am now exploring the south of the country -- Florida, the Carolinas next,...
May 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 48
Welcome to episode 47 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health and breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week, I'm giving you more updates on my emotional and financial (yikes) status: it's all so rocky due to all the upheaveal of late March. If you were not aware, a lot has happened in the past four weeks: - My green card self-petition was approved; - I moved out of NYC (temporarily) and am now exploring the south of the country -- Florida, the Carolinas next, the...
Apr 27, 2021•17 min•Ep. 47
Welcome to episode 46 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health and breast cancer . I'm your host, Marina Gee , and this week, I'm happy to be back to podcasting, after a 3-week sabatical. A lot has happened in the past three weeks: - My green card self-petition was approved; - I moved out of NYC (temporarily) and am now exploring the south of the country -- Florida, the Carolinas next, then perhaps Atlanta, GA; - As a result of seeing my green card approved, I now need to wait be...
Apr 20, 2021•16 min•Ep. 46
Welcome to episode 45 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer . This week, I'm happy to announce that the Blooming Academy is officially up and running!! I started the project of my life, my purpose and my mission in this world, in June of 2020 and I'm so proud to recognize that it's been growing and blooming since that very first day. Now, beyond a podcast and its adjacent social media platforms, Mind Bloom is also a school, an orchard, a safe space where ...
Mar 23, 2021•41 min•Ep. 45
Welcome to episode 44 of Mind Bloom , your podcast on all things mental health and breast cancer . This week, I'm happy to announce that the Blooming Academy is officially up and running!! I started the project of my life, my purpose and my mission in this world, in June of 2020 and I'm so proud to recognize that it's been growing and blooming since that very first day. Now, beyond a podcast and its adjacent social media platforms, Mind Bloom is also a school, an orchard, a safe space where wome...
Mar 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 44
Welcome to episode 43 of Mind Bloom ! And happy International Women’s Day 2021 ! This week, I'm happy to celebrate all the wondeful women that make up my life, in particular my maternal grandma, Lurdes. Thank you for joining me in this celebration, and thank you for being one of the women in my life. Yes, I'm talking to you! As always, the podcast episodes are taped live on Instagram and recorded on the audio editing platform, so that you can enjoy it every Tuesday, right from your favorite podc...
Mar 09, 2021•44 min•Ep. 43
Welcome to episode 42 of Mind Bloom! This week, I've taped the episode LIVE on Instagram again. As you can probably tell by now, I'm quite fascinated by the potencial of LIVES and IGTV. Not only, are they a great source of engagement (and fun, truth be told), but they are also a great way to double or triple your content and half your time on the platform or, say, editing a podcast episode. It's all about the self-care, right? So try going Live: you'll get a story, perhaps an Instagram Reel, a v...
Mar 02, 2021•47 min•Ep. 42
Welcome to episode 41 of Mind Bloom ! This week, your host, Marina Gee , talks about perfectionism, codependency and people pleasing. Join Marina, as she explores the pitfalls of childhood trauma and its consequences into adulthood. Marina Gee goes LIVE on Instagram every Monday , 1:30PM EST, as she tapes her weekly updates for the weekly episode As you join, announce yourself and the name of your organization, blog or podcast, and Marina will give you a live shout out. Let's get this like-minde...
Feb 23, 2021•45 min•Ep. 41
Welcome to episode 40 of Mind Bloom ! This week, your host, Marina Gee , went bananas and went live on Instagram, as she recorded the first segment of Mind Bloom. What a ride and what a fun experience! Join Marina Gee every Monday , 1:30PM EST, as she tapes her weekly updates live on Instagram . As you join, announce yourself and the name of your organization, blog or podcast, and Marina will give you a live shout out. Let's get this adventure going! The guest this week is Xavier Sanders , found...
Feb 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 40
Welcome to episode 39 of Mind Bloom ! This week, your host, Marina Gee , expands briefly on her continuing to play, experiment and have fun with Instagram Reels . Check out the newest Instagram account @reelsforintroverts , as well as the private Facebook Group Reels for Introverts . As guests this week, we have Lindsay Levingston , founder of I am a SurviveHer . Lindsay will be telling us all about her breast cancer awareness and wellness platform created to inform, inspire and empower women wi...
Feb 09, 2021•41 min•Ep. 39
Welcome to episode 38 of Mind Bloom ! This week, your host, Marina Gee , expands briefly on her continuing to play, experiment and have fun with Instagram Reels . Check out the newest Instagram account @reelsforintroverts , as well as the private Facebook Group Reels for Introverts . As guests this week, we have Lindsay Levingston , founder of SurThriver , and Vina Morris , founder of AfroPink . Our guests. will be telling us about their nonprofit organizations, exclusively dedicated to raising ...
Feb 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 38
Welcome to episode 37 of Mind Bloom ! This week, your host, Marina Gee , expands briefly on her experimenting with Instagram Reels and TikTok. Our guests today are Bridgett and Colleen, the hosts of the podcast Hot Flashes and Cool Topics , a podcast changing the outdated narratives for women in midlife and beyond! You can find Hotflashes and Cool Topics on: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics Facebook Group : ht...
Jan 26, 2021•58 min•Ep. 37
Welcome to episode 36 of Mind Bloom ! This week, your host, Marina Gee , expands briefly on the recovery of the original Mind Bloom Instagram account, as well as on her exploration of Reels and TikTok. To learn more about how to recuperate a disabled Instagram account or how create your first Reel or TikTok video, watch the Mind Bloom tutorials on YouTube. Our guest today is Helen, the host and organizer of Menopause Cafe , a non-profit organization dedicated to creating spaces for enlightened c...
Jan 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 36
Welcome to episode 35 of Mind Bloom ! This week, your host, Marina Gee , is talking about the consequences on her mental health from her social media break, particularly Instagram, which devours a good four hours of your day, from content creating to interacting, just in order to keep your reach and engagement at satisfactory levels. Our guest today is Serena Sun . Serena is the founder of Breaking Taboo , a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading information and awareness on suicide prev...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 35
Welcome to episode 34 of Mind Bloom ! Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou : On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou On Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Subscribe to the Mind Bloom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Visit...
Jan 05, 2021•34 min•Ep. 34
Welcome to episode 33 of Mind Bloom ! Your host, Marina Gee, wishes you a very happy merry holiday season and reflects on her expectations for 2020 at the end of 2019. Our guest this week is Aviva Jewel . Aviva was a guest in episode 20 and is back again to read from her deck of Angel Cards. You can find Aviva: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avivajewel/ Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou : On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou...
Dec 29, 2020•58 min•Ep. 33
Welcome to episode 32 of Mind Bloom ! Your host, Marina Gee, wishes you a very happy merry holiday season and invites a few fellow podcasters to do the same. Please accompany me in giving a shoutout to Not Before Coffee , SpyHards , In Bed with Nikki , The Walter Years , and Breaking Taboo . Our guest this week is Teresa Rinehart . Teresa is a breast cancer thriver and she was diagnosed and underwent surgery and treatment during the pandemic, with a toddler and planning to conceive another child...
Dec 22, 2020•40 min•Ep. 32
Welcome to episode 31 of Mind Bloom ! Your host, Marina Gee, will be welcoming the new step towards the end of the coronavirus pandemic, with the introduction of the first round of vaccines. The technology used to develop these vaccines is pretty spectacular, from the biogenetics point of view. The Covid-19 vaccine uses CRISPR technology to introduce the virus' DNA into our own DNA, hence making our bodies believe that we hold the antibodies for the infection. I don't know about you, but I find ...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 31
