Be Love Be Well Be Whole

Join Nicole and Dr. Dena as they chat with the multi-passionate speaker, author and podcast host Lisette Zounon.

On this stop on the journey, Nicole and Dr. Dena are joined by Joy Stephens to dip into the world of mental end emotional wellbeing. Join the conversation as they chat about laying down strength and picking up power, creating a safe space in your own mind and how rest is a part of it all. Joy is a connecter of minds and challenger of thoughts. Her professional title is executive coach.

Connect with Joy

LinkedIn (Joy Stephens New Heights)

Nicole and Dr. Dena are back! Season three's journey kicks off in the space of belonging. We all belong and it is a dynamic process. Finding and creating that sense of belonging is an important part of being whole.  Join Nicole and Dr. Dena as they chat with their guest Dr. Dave Cornelius, DM about belonging and how it relates to healing. 

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Wow, it’s been 2 years already! On this final and the anniversary stop of 2022’s journey, Nicole and Dena eavesdrop on a conversation between guests Edwardo Jackson and Chef Halili Davis. Join the journey as they share their points of view on dating, polyamory and situationships.

Edwardo is a connoisseur of cryptocurrency, lover of movies and fan of dating feedback. He also spends time as CEO & Founder of CinemaDraft, LLC and as a Cryptocurrency Consultant.

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This stop on the journey is tapping into our sensual intelligence. Join Nicole and guest co-host Dr. Shanelle Watson as they chat with Goody Howard (aka Ask Goody) about the difference between being sensual and sexual, the numerous types of orgasms and how to honor your sensual self. Goody is a revolutionary and dynamic boss of sensual and sexual empowerment. These traits are expressed in her work as a sexologist.

Learn more about and connect with Goody

Instagram: @askgoody

This stop on the journey has us continuing to explore the concept of gratitude within the grief process. Join Nicole and Dr. Dena and special guest producer and co-host Dr. Shanelle Watson as they define and discuss anticipatory grief and some ways to support yourself and others who are experiencing grief. 

Learn more about and connect with Dr. Shanelle

https://drshanellelwatson.com

Instagram: @drslwatson

Episode Sign Posts

mark 5:45 defining anticipatory grief

Loving Kindness Meditation 

Episode Theme Songs

Dr. Shanelle-  "United in Grief" by Kendrick Lamar

Dr. Dena- " Choices" by E40

Nicole - " Cozy" by Beyonce

This stop on the journey is about getting our money together. Join Nicole and guest co-host Dr. Shanelle Watson as they chat with Darvell Williams about the relationship with money now and in the future. Darvell is an an educator and builder. These traits are expressed in his work as a financial professional.  

Learn more about and connect with Darvell 

Instagram: @darvellwfinancial

email: dwilliams13@ft.newyorklife.com

Episode Theme Songs

Darvell: "Golden Time of Day" Maze with Frankie Beverly 

Dr. Shanelle: "Perm" by Bruno Mars

Nicole: "Run-in'" by Pharcyde

This stop on the journey has us exploring the concept of gratitude within the grief process. Join Nicole and Dr. Dena and special guest producer and co-host Dr. Shanelle Watson as they share their own experiences with losing their mothers and some of the things that have helped in their journeys. This episode is dedicated to those who have lost a mother but for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, we encourage you to join the conversation. 

Learn more about and connect with Dr. Shanelle

This stop on the journey has us exploring meaning and purpose. Join Nicole and Dr. Dena as they wander though a discussion about finding meaning and purpose in life. 

Episode Sign Posts

Give yourself permission to not exist in just one way.

Does this elevate or depreciate your energy?

Episode Theme Songs

Dr. Dena- " Closer" by Slum Village & Dwele

Nicole - repeat of a previous episode (substitute "Lifted" by Trombone Shorty)

In this bonus episode, Nicole guides us through a few mental health hygiene exercises in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Each exercise is a minute or less. Let go of your self judgment and use whatever that comes up as information. Tune in and engage! 

Exercises:

Sitting in Silence

Deep Breathing

5 Senses Grounding 

Global Theme Song: "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie

This stop on the journey has us thinking about the ways we take up space. Join Nicole, Dr. Dena and their guest Patrice Marshall McKenzie as they delve into ways to bring your whole self into the spaces that you occupy. Patrice is an orator, door opener and celebrator of others. She spends her professional time as an educator and community advocate.

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Nicole and Dr. Dena are back for their second season! This year's journey starts in the relational space with be love. Join Nicole, Dr. Dena and their guest, Brandon Raines as they debunk some of the common myths about conflict in relationships. 

Brandon is a people mover, seeker of kindness and creator of reflection. His professional time is spent as an Organization Design and Enterprise Coach.

Busting These Myths

1. Healthy relationships don't have conflict.

2. We should just know what a healthy relationship looks like.

3. Relationship toxic should always be zero.

4. It is the end if you go to relationship counseling or coaching. 

Episode Sign Posts

• The relationship has its own life too.
• As you create your relationship, develop rhythms around engaging and restoring.
• Operating as if we automatically know how to be a good partner can create a barrier.
• Learn how to shift from being reactive to being proactive and responsive.
• Engaging outside supports like therapy can be done at anytime and does not mean it is the end. 

Resources 

In this episode, our journey has us "getting off the porch." Feeling stuck or stagnant is not a bad thing, it means you're human. It is how we navigate those moments that makes a difference. Join Dr. Dena and Nicole and their guest Alicia Booker, as they discuss ways to move through a place of feeling stuck. Alicia is a bringer of big energy, steward of worthiness and advocate of empowerment. Her professional time is spent as a certified professional and executive coach and author.

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In this episode, our journey takes us inside of our physical spaces for some Fall cleaning. Show love for your physical environment and incorporate it into your plan for your overall well-being. Join Nicole and guest Candace Davenport-Raines, as they declutter our perceptions of what it means to tidy our physical spaces. Candace is a confronter of clutter, dismantler of space shame and guide to organization. Her professional time is spent as an entrepreneur and professional organizer.

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In this episode, our journey takes us inside of our minds to check out our self-talk. Join Nicole, Dr. Dena and their guest ,Alicia R. McLain, MA, PCC, as they journey into the world of Positive Intelligence and Mental Fitness.  Alicia is a holder of empathy, organizational whisper and promoter of empowerment. Her professional time is spent as an entrepreneur and Executive & Leadership Coach.

Connect with Alicia

In this episode, our journey takes us to the zone of dating feedback and healthy escapes. Join Nicole, Dr. Dena and their guest , Edwardo Jackson,  as the chat winds through many places.  Edwardo is a connoisseur of cryptocurrency, lover of movies and fan of dating feedback. He also spends time as CEO & Founder of CinemaDraft, LLC and as a Cryptocurrency Consultant.

Connect with Edwardo 

This part of the journey takes us to an authentic space.  Join Nicole, Dr. Dena and their guest , Tashiana Scott-Cochran,  as they chat about imposter syndrome and ways to handle when others project being an imposter onto you.  Tashiana is a seeker of knowledge and advocate of candor and optimism. 

Episode Quote: "...freedom to let whatever is in you out, there's a journey in that." 

Check Out and Follow Our Mood Theme Songs

This month's journey takes us to a limitless mind space.  Join Nicole, Dr. Dena and their guest ,Dr. Shanelle L. Watson,  as they chat about living abundantly, gratitude in our daily lives and how to be optimistic without becoming a projector of toxic positivity.  Dr.Shanelle is a cultivator of empowerment, champion of caring and projector of passion.  These are expressed in her work as an Educational Psychologist and Behavior Interventionist.

Learn more about and connect with Dr. Shanelle

The second part of this month's journey takes us to a sex positive space.  Join Nicole, Dr. Dena and their guest Crystal Harrison as they chat about becoming comfortable talking about sex.  Crystal is a radiator of caring, creator of comfort  and builder of confidence.  These are expressed in her work as a Project Coordinator and Bedroom Kandi Boutique Consultant. 

Learn more about and connect with Crystal

This month's journey takes us to a rest stop. Join Dr. Dena and Nicole as they talk about the value of the pause and provide some tips for being still in this ever moving world. 

The Pivot Episode

This month's journey has us making a pivot and shifting course to A Taste of Wellness.  Join Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Nicole and Guest Host Chef Halili as they chat about morning mood makeovers and nighttime wind down routines. There is "thyme today" as they explore a "hug in a mug", simple grounding exercises and sleep hygiene.

Chef Halili Davis is a creative entrepreneur, celebrity chef, caterer, and mental health advocate. 

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This month's journey takes us to the "loveverse." Join us and our guest Chevvy Cheung, MSW, PsyD as we explore self-love and relationships.

Chevvy is a champion of relationships, enhancer of dreams and humble collaborator.  These are expressed in his work as a relationship and life coach. 

Learn more about and connect with Chevvy

This month's journey takes us to a hopeful space.  Join us and our guest Connie Ni Chiu as we discuss the various definitions of hope, grief as a gift and tips for how to tap into hope when your  whole being feels tired.

Connie is a builder, lover of stories and storytelling.  These are expressed in her work as a Diversity Equity Inclusion Practictioner and Co-Founder of and,/now.  And,/now is a collective for racial justice and healing. 

Find out more about Connie and and,/now at

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Nicole and Dr. Dena chat with Chef Halili Davis about the daze of the holidays, loneliness and ways to honor being whole during this season.  

Chef Halili is a creative entrepreneur, celebrity chef, caterer, and mental health advocate. 

Connect with Chef Halili