For this week’s podcast, I go into Erik Erikson’s 8 stages of human development. From infancy to older adulthood, I dive into what is developed after successfully completing each stage. Essential virtues develop from each of the eight stages which are: Trust vs. mistrust Autonomy vs. shame & doubt Initiative vs. guilt Industry vs. inferiority Identity vs. role confusion Intimacy versus isolation Generativity vs. stagnation Integrity vs. despair I explore how Erikson’s theory affects daughte...
Jul 05, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode, I talk about why Roe V. Wade being overturned may be traumatic for a lot of us and what to do if we are feeling triggered. When we receive news like this that can be life-altering, we may go into survival mode. As a result of being in survival mode, we will react with either Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn. I explain what each of these means and how to cope with the difficult emotions that may be coming up as a result. If you or someone you know is struggling right now, please ma...
Jun 28, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Your first time in therapy can be scary especially if you are not sure what to expect. As the first person in her family to go to therapy and the first therapist in her family, I break down what therapy looks like and and what you can expect. I start from the beginning with what an initial consultation call will be like and I also talk about what your first few sessions might entail with different therapists. You may be feeling wary and unsure about therapy even after you make that first appoint...
Jun 21, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode, I dissect this question that I know people of color may hate, dread, fear, and anticipate. This question can cause so much activation in our bodies because of the reactions we have received in the past or have witnessed others receive. This microagression can cause conflict within us because it is related to our racial and cultural identity. This question can be offensive to a lot of us because we may struggle with knowing who we really are. This question is a tough one for a lo...
May 24, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode I talk about the issues with mental health regulations in certain countries. I share my experience with imposter syndrome and the barriers that were in place for me to show up and serve my own community because of the regulations that do not exist in a lot of other countries. If you would like to sign up to work with me, I am accepting new clients at the moment. If you're interested in working with me, you can learn more and book a call with me by clicking here. Want to learn mor...
May 17, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Spiritual trauma is heavy, and yet it is a type of trauma that is not talked about enough. The current political mess in the U.S. around women's reproductive rights made me realize I wanted to talk about this topic, share my story, and help listeners with tips on how to heal from spiritual trauma. In this episode, we will dive into what spiritual trauma is, why I decided to share my story, and I will share what has helped me in my own healing journey to recover from spiritual trauma. Hint, it in...
May 10, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The journey for first-generation college students starts at a pretty young age. In this episode, I explain a bit more about my own experience and how that started way before I set foot on the doors of any college or university. I decided to talk about a conversation I have never really heard anyone have which is around self-care and rest for first generation college students and daughters of immigrants. In a lot of immigrant families, rest isn't modeled. If anything, it is the opposite because o...
Apr 26, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode, I share a bit about my relationship with books and how it's changed over the years. I talk about how books were my escape but as a first gen student and daughter of immigrants, it was something that my parents couldn't really understand. I talk about what it was like growing up as a book-obsessed girl and the opportunities it opened up for me only to now decades later realize that I had stopped reading for fun altogether. In the episode I also share the latest book I've been rea...
Apr 19, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, we talk about seasonal affective disorder which is more commonly known as the winter blues. We talk about risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. We also talk about what seasonal affective disorder is and the science behind it. If you are like me and struggle during the winter, tune in to this episode because seasonal depression can be managed and treated. If you or someone you know may be struggling with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), reach out to me for help. As a m...
Dec 04, 2020•14 min
In this week's episode I chat with Elena Darmenko who is a cross-cultural psychologist, female activist, and advocate for justice. We talk about culture shock, female empowerment, workers rights, and much more. Tune in.
Nov 05, 2020•33 min
Trigger warning: Domestic Violence In this episode I talked to Ashlee Dozier about her firsthand experience in an emotionally abusive relationship, how she left, started her healing journey through travel and therapy, and is now a successful entrepreneur. Apologies, we had some technical issues with the audio so you may hear some feedback in the background. If you want to connect with Ashlee Dozier you can find her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleedozier/ https://anuketluxury.com/ https://w...
Oct 22, 2020•54 min
In this week's episode, I interviewed Jessica Deckert who is a licensed professional counselor and the founder of Igniting Change, LLC. We talked about Jessica's own experiences as an LGBTQIA therapist and the common recurring issues she sees in the population she works with. Tune in to listen. https://www.ignitingyourchange.org/ https://www.instagram.com/ignitingyourchange/
Oct 15, 2020•32 min
Tune in to this week's podcast episode as we keep the conversation on burnout going with guest Nathalie who experienced burnout firsthand and talks about how she overcame it and is now training to help people experiencing the same thing. https://www.npower.eu/ https://www.instagram.com/natyvanhaaren/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-van-haaren-370a8953/
Oct 08, 2020•29 min
Erin Elizabeth Wells is The Intentionality Expert and founder of Chosen Course which works with location-independent entrepreneurs to stop the burnout, 24/7 overworking hustle, and start creating scalable, business and productivity systems so they can enjoy their freedom-loving lifestyle. She is the author of Inspired Action: Create More Purpose, Productivity, & Peace in Your Life . Erin is a certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Erin, her husband, and toddler daughte...
Oct 01, 2020•43 min
