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Better with Dr. Ericka

Better with Dr. Ericka

By Ericka Goodwin MD

Better with Dr. Ericka is just what busy professionals need to hop off of the hamster wheel of life and become more present, more intentional, and live better. The Better Podcast is a weekly dialogue for busy professionals like you that desire to put the YOU back in your life. You will be motivated, inspired, and educated by your host Dr. Ericka, Harvard-trained, Board-Certified Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience studying human behavior. As a busy professional herself, she has figured out the system to better and is passionate about helping people be better, so they can do better.
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Better with Dr. ErickaOct 12, 2021

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Nourishing Your Way to Wellness: The Power of Holistic Nutrition with Katrina Foe

Nourishing Your Way to Wellness: The Power of Holistic Nutrition with Katrina Foe

This episode focuses on holistic nutrition, healing, and cancer prevention.  My special guest is Katrina Foe. She is a board-certified holistic nutritionist, who knows that when we look at health, we should be looking at the body as a whole.


Questions this episode will answer:

  • What is holistic nutrition?
  • What do people need to know/do in order to prevent cancer?
  • How can people find out why they have cancer?
  • What health issues might be blocking your body from healing?

Whether you are just starting your wellness journey, are already dedicated to your health, are looking to prevent health issues, or are dealing with chronic or serious illness, there is something in this episode for you.


Find Katrina Foe:

https://facebook.com/nutritional.pilates

https://instagram.com/katrinafoe/

www.CancerFreedom.com


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Katrina Foe:

Katrina Foe is a board-certified holistic nutritionist, who knows that when we look at health, we should be looking at the body as a whole. After overcoming her own cancer 100% naturally, and driven by her core belief that the body can heal itself, Katrina went on to become board-certified in holistic nutrition and trained to read functional labs. As a faculty member at Restorative Wellness Solutions, Katrina teaches practitioners to interpret functional labs and design individualized protocols. Katrina is also a certified Metabolic Approach to Cancer practitioner, having been trained and mentored by Dr. Nasha Winters. Katrina's approach to cancer addresses the root cause of the disease and empowers clients to keep it in remission without living in fear of recurrence. In her international bestseller, Nutritional Pilates, Katrina offers a framework for whole body health that casts light on potential obstacles that can obstruct wellbeing, while providing proven strategies to sidestep chronic disease.



Feb 14, 202453:21
Hair, Taking Chances, and Entrepreneurship with Stephanie LaFlora

Hair, Taking Chances, and Entrepreneurship with Stephanie LaFlora

This episode will discuss entrepreneurship, taking risks, and the textured hair industry. We even talk about those things that we wish people would have told us about becoming an entrepreneur.


My guest is Stephanie LaFlora, who is an entrepreneur and corporate consultant. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Crownhunt, a membership for stylists to access textured hair education, community, and resources for growing their hair business.


Questions this episode will answer:

  • What was it like starting a business during the pandemic?
  • What is some advice for people taking the leap to become entrepreneurs?
  • What are some updates about the textured hair industry?

Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking more freedom, there is something for you. Whether you are already taking risks or trying to figure out how to start, you are going to hear helpful tips. Also, don't worry if you don't have textured hair, you will still be able to learn from that part of the discussion, also.


Find Stephanie:

LaFlora:https://www.instagram.com/crownhunt

https://www.instagram.com/stephanielaflora

www.crownhunt.io

www.letstakeoffai.com


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Stephanie LaFlora:

Stephanie LaFlora is an entrepreneur and corporate consultant. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Crownhunt, a membership for stylists to access textured hair education, community, and resources for growing their hair business. Stephanie has grown the company to over 1300 members nationwide since the summer of 2021, partnering with leading textured hair educators whose work has been seen on Essence, Glamour, Beyonce’s Disney film Black is King, and the salon today 200, representing the top salons in the country.

Jan 31, 202453:48
Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Shame Resilience with Brooke Bralove

Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Shame Resilience with Brooke Bralove

This episode of Better with Dr. Ericka discusses psychotherapy, shame, and strategies to move through challenges. Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.


Questions this episode will answer:

  • What is Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy or ART?
  • Why is it useful to consider different types of psychotherapy?
  • Why does overcoming shame matter?


It doesn’t matter whether you have ever been to therapy, have ever had mental health treatment, or have experienced shame. There is something in this episode for you to help you be better, do better, and live better.


Find Brooke Bralove:

https://www.facebook.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/

https://www.instagram.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebralovepsychotherapy/

https://twitter.com/bbpsychotherapy

https://www.tiktok.com/@bbralovepsychotherapy

www.brookebralove.com

www.acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Brooke Bralove:

Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Through her facilitation of Brené Brown’s shame resilience curriculum, she helps women let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, and connection. Brooke’s new passion is Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief treatment modality using bilateral eye movements to provide lasting relief and healing to patients with PTSD, trauma, phobias, addiction, and depression. She holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University and has maintained a private practice in Bethesda, Maryland for 20 years.


Jan 24, 202401:07:05
Achievement, Aesthetics, and the Soul with Dr. Neda Hovaizi

Achievement, Aesthetics, and the Soul with Dr. Neda Hovaizi

This episode discusses the benefits of shifting your motivation from simply being based on achievement, and we also discuss aesthetics. The conversation explores how to be better and feel better which will consequently help you look better. My special guest for this episode is Dr. Neda Hovaizi who is a dentist, Dentist, Aesthetics Expert, Serial Entrepreneur, Fashionista, and  Founder of AchieveaholicsAnonymousTM.


Questions this episode will answer:

-Why does your why matter?

-How can achievement being your primary motivation lead to burnout and exhaustion?

-What does the mantra “beauty is the illumination of the soul” mean?

-How do you move past achievement to feel fulfilled and whole?


No matter your gender, profession, or where you are in your journey, there is something for you in this episode to help you be better, do better, and live better.


Find Dr. Neda Hovaizi:

https://instagram.com/nedahovaizi/

https://www.instagram.com/thelumiladi/

https://instagram.com/_lumiaesthetics_/

https://instagram.com/lumieredentalspa/


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Dr. Neda Hovaizi:

Despite doing it all, Neda is clear that her worth isn’t defined by “doing.” Neda’s anthem is that true “Beauty is The Illumination of Your SoulTM” and that reaching all you’ve ever dreamed of comes first from journeying within. She has spent her life doing truly amazing things and wants other proud “achieveaholics” like her to know: real fulfillment, real happiness, and true purpose await beyond the hamster wheel of being driven by achievement.


A proud Persian mother and wife, Neda believes everything is possible when you lead with love, grace, and grit. Her deeply personal vignettes are both fun and profound. She offers empowering and healing insights and tips on becoming the best, most fulfilled version of yourself. She encourages all to “Embrace the Fountain of You.TM”

Jan 17, 202459:05
 Mindset and Changing the Face of Medicine with Dr. Carol Penn

Mindset and Changing the Face of Medicine with Dr. Carol Penn

Dr. Carol is double Board-Certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine as well as a Master movement, meditation, and mindset coach who brings more than 40 years of experience and expertise in Mind-Body Medicine and the movement sciences. 


Questions this episode will answer:

  • What are some ways to change healthcare and healthcare education to be more holistic?
  • What is the Gambia Collaborative Project?
  • What are some mindset tips and strategies to help you follow your passion and purpose?


Whether you are in medicine, interested in meditation and mindset, or are simply interested in how you can get to a better life, there is something for you in this episode.


Find Dr. Carol: Penn:

www.drcarolpenn.com

www.penngmg.com


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Dr. Carol Penn:

Dr. Carol A. Penn, DO, MA, ABOM, FACOFP doubly Board Certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine as well as being a Master movement, meditation, and mindset coach brings more than 40 years of experience and expertise in Mind-Body Medicine and the movement sciences. Gifted with the ability to inspire and educate about self-care, Dr. Penn brings a unique set of skills to her work as a physician. 


Her work in Mindful Movement and the dynamic small group facilitation work in the Mind Body Spirit Medicine series is designed to assist each participant in their journey of deep self-care and in learning how to prioritize themselves on behalf of achieving their best and highest self. 


She is a super proud wife, mom, and daughter living and loving in the midst of a beautiful blended family, surrounded by a beloved extended family and connections and kinship with friends and colleagues.

Jan 10, 202401:13:27
Health Coaching and Living Nourished with Hally Brooke

Health Coaching and Living Nourished with Hally Brooke

This episode discusses health coaching and functional medicine with Hally Brooke.  She is the Founder & CEO of Live Nourished Coaching. She is a Certified Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Fox 21 Fitness & Nutrition Expert, and fierce industry advocate.


Questions this episode will answer:

  • What is health coaching?
  • Why is health coaching the future of medicine?
  • What is Functional Medicine and how can it help?


Whether you are trying to figure out how to start your wellness journey, exploring how to get better health, or feeling good about your wellness, there is something for you in this episode. There are so many practical tips that you need to listen to the entire episode.  


Find Hally Brooke:

Instagram www.instagram.com/livenourishedcoaching

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livenourishedcoaching

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/livenourishedcoaching

Nourished Entrpreperuner: https://www.livenourishedcoaching.com/the-nourished-entrepreneur

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TnQzFJ8W1VkW_WXvGLzLQ

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hally-brooke-nourished/

Website: www.livenourishedcoaching.com


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Hally Brooke:

Hally Brooke is the Founder & CEO of Live Nourished Coaching. She is a Certified Functional Medicine

Nutrition Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Fox 21 Fitness & Nutrition Expert, and fierce industry advocate.


Her mission at Live Nourished Coaching is to make the life-changing power of health coaching accessible to every single person in the US (to start). Hally and her company move this mission forward through direct-to-client coaching and innovative strategic partnerships with medical practitioners.


She has become an international speaker, top-level medical practice consultant and built a world-class health coaching agency. But what inspires her to do this work every day is getting to see her clients move from illness to health and then from health to wellness, thriving in their lives, and finding their own internal motivation to Live Nourished.



Dec 27, 202301:01:51
Building Self-Confidence and Leadership with Tiffany Houser

Building Self-Confidence and Leadership with Tiffany Houser

My guest for this episode is Tiffany Houser.  She is an executive & leadership coach, entrepreneur, and a woman of color who is passionate about people and transformation. 


Questions this episode will answer:

  • What does self-worth have to do with leadership or running a team?
  • What are some strategies to build self-worth?
  • Why is it important to focus on relationships?

Whether you are an entrepreneur, woman, or neither, there is something for you in this episode.  This conversation even includes one of my new favorite books.  


Find Tiffany Houser:

https://www.facebook.com/tiffanyhouser

https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhouser

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyhouser/

https://evolveeq.com


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Tiffany Houser:

Tiffany Houser is passionate about people and transformation. She coaches senior leaders and founders of scaling companies who are ready to experience powerful breakthroughs around their authentic leadership style, vision, self-worth, and purpose.


Her company, EVOLVE, designs and delivers executive coaching services, transformative team experiences, and captivating speaking engagements.


As a coach, entrepreneur, and, woman of color, Tiffany’s core focus is on self-worth and the wild rollercoaster ride it can take leaders on. In her coaching, workshops, and courses, she supports her clients by uncovering the hidden struggles compromising her clients' self-worth, often lurking in their blind spots. Tiffany's work breathes fresh clarity, confidence, and ease into her clients’ lives. By creating space for them to speak authentically about their experiences and emotions, reassuring them they're not alone, and equipping them with tools to unpack and transform their self-worth, Tiffany becomes an invaluable partner on their transformative journey, which she is also on.


Tiffany is a Michigan alum, a former SoulCycle Instructor and DJ, and serves on the Board of Becky's Fund. Tiffany fills up her cup with her partner Jay, their dog Coconut, and their adventurous life together.

Dec 20, 202301:09:34
Suicide Prevention and Soul Exhaustion with Sara Gaer

Suicide Prevention and Soul Exhaustion with Sara Gaer

This episode discusses suicide prevention and soul exhaustion with my guest, Sara Gaer. She is a suicide loss survivor and a Master’s Level Clinician with twenty-four years’ experience in the field of mental health care.


September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and I promise this episode is not gloom in doom. Surprisingly, it is actually about hope.


Questions this episode will answer:


  • Why suicide prevention matters?
  • What are the most important things you can do to show up for someone in your life that you are worried about?
  • What is soul exhaustion?


You don’t have to be someone dealing with suicide to learn something in this episode. Emotional support and self-care are essential to be better, do better, and live better.  


Find Sara Gaer:

https://sarahgaer.com/


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Sara Gaer:


Sarah Gaer is a suicide loss survivor and a Master’s Level Clinician with twenty-four years’ experience in the field of mental health care. She is a proud alumna of Holyoke Community College Class of ’98 and Antioch New England University Class of ’09. Her graduate degree work was focused on military veterans and trauma.

Sarah has worked as an outpatient clinician, on a crisis team, in residential settings both for those with chronic mental health challenges and substance use disorders and with youth. She led a team of crisis counselors following the June 1st, 2011 tornado in Western and Central MA through a FEMA Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) and was the Senior Team Leader for the FEMA-funded CCP responding to Covid-19 in Massachusetts.


Since 2012, Sarah has worked as a Suicide Prevention Specialist focused on men in their middle years and public safety. She has trained hundreds of first responders in trauma, toxic stress reduction, and suicide prevention. Sarah is a QPR (Question, Persuade & Refer) Master Trainer for the QPR Institute.

Sarah has been providing trauma response services throughout Massachusetts since 2009 and has responded to suicides, homicides, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and child fatalities. She has also worked with many families after their loss by suicide.


Sarah is currently co-chair of the Pioneer Valley Coalition for Suicide Prevention and sits on the Executive Committee for the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention. She is a consultant in suicide prevention and trauma recovery nationally and is spearheading long-term recovery efforts at a medical facility in Massachusetts that has been deeply impacted by the pandemic. She is also a consultant and trainer for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health CIT-TTAC Jail Diversion program specializing in Law Enforcement mental health and suicide prevention.


Sarah is a mother of two, including her son who serves in the US Navy, and her daughter who will be attending UCONN. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, daughter, and three Bernese Mountain Dogs, Mulligan, Keegan, and Malone. In her free time, she enjoys writing, camping (in an RV, absolutely no tents involved), and hiking with her dogs.

Sep 27, 202301:11:31
Connection, Emotions, and Relationships with Glenn and Phyllis Hill

Connection, Emotions, and Relationships with Glenn and Phyllis Hill

This episode focuses on a discussion of emotions, conflict, and connection. We are going to discuss feelings…identifying them, dealing with them, and strategies to deal with conflict!  This episode features Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill and they have developed a proven tool to help conquer conflict in just 4 minutes


Questions this episode will answer:

-What are some strategies to identify emotions?

-Why does processing emotions matter?

-What is a proven way to conquer conflict in a relationship in only 4 minutes?


Whether you are in a romantic relationship or not, there is something in this episode for you.  You have emotions and you interact with others. You even get to hear me try their 4-minute technique on the show.


Find Glenn and Phyllis Hill:

https://instagram.com/connectioncodes

https://www.connectioncodes.co/


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Glenn and Phyllis Hill:

Dr. Glenn & Phyllis Hill have developed a proven tool to help conquer conflict in relationships in just 4 minutes. After experiencing 30 years of painful marriage, Dr. Glenn decided to go back to school to find out what was making his marriage so bad. He received his masters in Marriage & Family Therapy and a doctorate in Clinical Sexology.


Dr. Glenn spent many of those years researching emotions and studying how the brain fires when we experience them. This led him to discover what is causing couples to disconnect and it was Phyllis who turned it around to find what causes couples to connect- now known as the Connection Codes.


They are on a quest to share the Connection Codes with the world. It is based on the science of the human condition. When doing his research, Dr. Glenn studied the behaviors of infants and children. He realized we all have these tools built in, we were simply reprogrammed along the way. He & Phyllis are now helping people get back to their core and live connected.

Sep 21, 202301:15:13
Family and Education with Wendy Tilford

Family and Education with Wendy Tilford

It’s back-to-school season, and my guest, Wendy Tilford, will help demystify the world of education.  For nearly two decades, Wendy Richard Tilford has dedicated her life to helping families and students achieve academic success. As an advisor, speaker, and franchise owner of a Huntington Learning Center Houston located in the Houston metroplex, Wendy is one of the most highly sought-after consultants and college counselors in Texas.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What are the major challenges in the education system?

-How do you advocate for your child, no matter what their needs are?

-What are some key things that parents and young people need to know about getting into college?


Whether you are a parent or not, there is something in this episode for you. We also discuss some problem-solving strategies, I know that you are surrounded by people dealing with education and young people in your professional and personal life.


Find Wendy Tilford:

https://www.instagram.com/wendyrtilford

https://www.facebook.com/wendynrichard

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendynrichard/

https://twitter.com/wendyrtilfordhttps://www.wendyrtilford.com/


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Wendy Tilford:

For nearly two decades, Wendy Richard Tilford has dedicated her life to helping families and students achieve academic success. As an advisor, speaker, and franchise owner of a Huntington Learning Center Houston located in the Houston metroplex, Wendy is one of the most highly sought-after consultants and college counselors in Texas.


Guided by a belief that education opens doors of opportunity, Wendy works every day to provide families and students with educational resources, programs, and strategies that create a strong foundation for life-long learning and future success. Wendy's enthusiasm for helping families reach their academic and collegiate goals goes well beyond her profession. As a mother, her passion for education is deeply rooted in her love of family and her desire for all children to thrive and succeed.

Aug 31, 202349:49
It's Not Just Hair with Shalita Grant

It's Not Just Hair with Shalita Grant

This episode features a discussion of the impact of hair on personal and professional Iives along with building resilience to find a new purpose.  I’m so excited about my guest, Shalita Grant.  Shalita Grant is a Tony-nominated actress that made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment that addressed her own complex type 4 hair issues.


Questions this episode will answer:

-How can hair impact the ability to work?

-What are some of the historical issues related to black hair?

-How do you make a mission of solving a problem that challenges you?


I learned so much from this episode and was inspired by her passion. It doesn’t matter your gender or hair type, you will get something from this episode


Find Shalita Grant:

https://www.instagram.com/fournaturalshair/

https://www.facebook.com/FourNaturalsHair

https://www.tiktok.com/@4naturals_hair

www.fournaturalshair.com


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Shalita Grant:

Shalita Grant, a Tony-nominated actress, made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment that addressed her own complex type 4 hair issues. This led her to establish Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California in 2019, which has now expanded into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system.


With its plant-based active ingredients, the Four Naturals Treatment has become a transformative solution for textured hair, allowing Shalita's characters to look their best. Through her brand, she has empowered her clients, lovingly called Curlfriends, to experience newfound freedom and confidence with their type 4 hair, whether on vacation or in their daily lives. Shalita's commitment to healing and uplifting Black women has also extended to developing a patent-pending textured hair-detangling technique that brings pain-free and stress-free experiences to mothers and their children. Despite her own hair struggles, Shalita chose to rise above and make a positive impact in the industry, while finding joy in her personal life with her partner, former MMA World Champion Jessica Aguilar, and their three dogs in Puebla, Mexico.

Aug 22, 202301:17:27
Aging Fabulously with Stella Ringer

Aging Fabulously with Stella Ringer

This episode focuses on aging fabulously since we are all getting older.  My special guest is Stella Ringer, and she is your chief of aging fabulously.  Stella Ringer has over 25 years of experience as a corporate executive with brand and marketing experience.  She founded Zeal, Aging Redefined to drive change and demystify the stigma of aging.


Questions this episode will answer

  • How can aging not be scary?
  • What are some common myths about aging?
  • How can you face the different challenges in different seasons of your life?


Whether you are going through the aging journey, or want to know what you can do now to age gracefully, there is something for everyone in this amazing episode!


Find Stella Ringer:

https://instagram.com/zeal_agingredefined?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

https://www.facebook.com/Zeal__AgingRedefined?mibextid=LQQJ4d

www.livingredefined.me


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Stella Ringer:


For over 30 years Stella J. Ringer has written the story of tenacity, determination and goodwill! Per her extensive business acumen in Brand and Entertainment Marketing; Ringer understands what drives consumer connections. In addition to her business accolades, Stella equally focuses on family and community leadership! In every arena, this thought leader is highly regarded for her confidence, influence and style.

Stella’s reputation as a business maven is rivaled only by her reputation as a lifestyle influencer.


Recognized by Best Self Atlanta magazine as an “Over 40 and Fabulous” trendsetter and leading fashion contributor for Pivot magazine, Stella is a sought-after fashion and style thought leader founded in her belief that every woman is entitled to discover, embrace and experience her own unique style – no matter her age or life stage. 


A renowned fashionista, she has been honored as one of the “Top 25 African American Women in Atlanta,” as one of the “Sisters with Superpowers” by Rolling Out magazine, and as a “Dior Maven” by City Box Media, to name a few.


Stella founded Zeal, Aging Redefined to drive change and demystify the stigma of aging! She invites women 40+ to walk in their truth, unleash their positive energy around aging and not see the journey as the end, but a beautiful beginning to living their best NOW!

Aug 16, 202349:14
Celebrating Another Year of Life - A Special Birthday Podcast with Dr. Ericka Goodwin

Celebrating Another Year of Life - A Special Birthday Podcast with Dr. Ericka Goodwin

In this special bonus episode, I’m going to share reflections on my past year and strategies that I am putting in place to make my next year of life even better.  You know I’m all about the be better, do better, live better.


Questions this episode will answer:

  • How do you use the Better 7 as a reflection tool?
  • How does Dr. Ericka implement the Better 7 to plan for her goals?
  • What does legacy look like beyond children?


Whether you are just starting your journey of adulting or trying to figure out this mid-life situation, there is something for you in this episode.  Plus, you’re going to get to know me more and learn how I face my own challenges.


Connect with Dr. Ericka:

https://instagram.com/doctorericka

https://facebook.com/doctorericka

https://linkedin.com/in/doctorericka

https://doctorericka.com


Resources:

Telepsychiatry Practice:  GoodwinMed.com

Free coaching guide, Feel Better:  5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety: FeelBetterBonus.com


About Dr. Ericka:

Dr. Ericka Goodwin is on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. She is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, integrative lifestyle coach, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She is a graduate of Spelman College and Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed her General Psychiatry Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.


Dr. Ericka works with organizations and high-performing individuals who are stuck and want to get back to getting better results and living a better life.


Within a few moments of being with Dr. Ericka, you can see why executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs hire her to get to the next level. She takes Ivy League strategies and simplifies them into easy-to-use steps that everyone can relate to. Dr. Ericka’s down-to-earth style makes it easy for everyone to relate to her story, feel seen, heard, and look within to access greater levels of personal and professional breakthroughs.


Dr. Ericka’s story is proof that “When you know better, you can do better!”

Aug 01, 202351:00
Nurturing Resilience and Medical Cannabis with Ashley Wynn-Grimes

Nurturing Resilience and Medical Cannabis with Ashley Wynn-Grimes

This episode features a discussion about resilience and medical cannabis.  The featured guest is Ashley Wynn- Grimes, a black female entrepreneur, ae for more than 12 years, an author, registered nurs, and a speaker.  


Questions this episode will answer: 

  • What are some ways to find a path into entrepreneurship?
  • What are some strategies to help busy professionals?  
  • Why cannabis comes up in conversation with health and why is it here to stay?


It doesn’t matter your profession or gender, you can find inspiration in this episode, especially around self-discovery and finding the language to have an authentic conversation with yourself.


Find Ashley Wynn-Grimes:

www.instagram.com/cannabisnursingsolutionswww.cannabisnursingschool.com

www.stigmatizedthebook.com


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com


About Ashley Wynn-Grimes:

Ashley’s work is dedicated to empowering patients and professionals to make informed wellness choices with impactful educational medical programs that also serve to promote diverse representation and increased resiliency in those she serves. During her impressive career, Ashley has worked in various healthcare settings, including telemetry nursing, quality improvement, and professional development. She is responsible for trail-blazing non-traditional cannabis patient care programs in Maryland that offer standardized approaches to dispensing cannabis for nursing professionals and children in school settings.

Jul 26, 202301:08:05
Family Law, Support, and Resources with Quinton Washington

Family Law, Support, and Resources with Quinton Washington

This episode of Better with Dr. Ericka focuses on family law and how identifying areas of need can help you shape your career.  My guest is Quinton Washington is one of the founding partners of Bell & Washington, LLP, and was previously a judge.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What is family law?

-How can one effectively leverage an area of need to establish a niche or specialized focus for their work?

-How is guardianship related to capacity and decision-making capacity?

-Why is it important to have diverse people in different spaces?


Whether you have family law needs or not, there is something in this episode for you, including a conversation that emphasizes the value of long-term interpersonal relationships.


Find Quintin Washington:www.bellwashington.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bellwashingtonllp/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/bellwashingtonllp/https://twitter.com/bellwashington

Resources:Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com

About Quinton Washington:

Quinton G. Washington, Esq. is one of the founding partners of Washington, Dreyer & Associates.  Quinton has represented clients in more than 30 counties throughout Georgia, and he’s proud to continue helping people throughout the Peach State. Additionally, his experience as a former judge and a current City Attorney allows him to integrate many areas of legal expertise to benefit all individual, municipal, and business clients.


Quinton has also been acknowledged for his professional achievement and peer recognition as a long-standing 2018-2023 Atlanta Super Lawyer. He works in a wide variety of legal fields, including DUI representation, uncontested divorces, child support matters, and multi-state family law litigation. When it comes to criminal defense matters, Quinton was one of 50 attorneys chosen to participate in the Bill Daniels Criminal Defense Institute. He has also been quoted by the Atlanta Journal and Constitution and has earned an “excellent” rating by the Attorney Search Network.

Jul 18, 202301:07:21
Radiant Resilience: Beauty, Wellness, and Thriving in a Hectic Lifestyle with Christina Flach Podcast

Radiant Resilience: Beauty, Wellness, and Thriving in a Hectic Lifestyle with Christina Flach Podcast

This episode discusses beauty and wellness, along with travel hacks to take your beauty and wellness on the road. This episode features Christina Flach, and she is a world-renowned celebrity makeup artist with experience working with celebrity clientele, magazines, and big-name brands. She has been featured in Vogue, People, Time, and Elle, as well as campaigns for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales.  


Questions this episode will answer:

-How do you fit wellness into your busy life?

-What are some strategies to stop using traveling as an excuse to neglect your health and wellness?

-How are beauty and self-esteem connected?

-What are some high yield strategies with makeup and facial care?


No matter your gender, this episode will help you feel even better about yourself and build your confidence. Also, I know you’re busy and this episode is chocked full of hacks and strategies to prioritize your wellness and protect your mental health even if you feel like you don’t have time. This episode is part of the revolution to get off the hamster wheel and take back your life! 


Find Christina Flach:

https://instagram.com/christinaflachmakeupwww.christinaflach.com


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com


About Christina Flach:

Christina is a world-renowned celebrity makeup artist with experience working with celebrity clientele, magazines, and big-name brands. She has been featured in Vogue, People, Time, and Elle, as well as campaigns for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales.

Jun 30, 202301:17:24
Nutrition as More than Food for Better Health with Nina Cherie Franklin

Nutrition as More than Food for Better Health with Nina Cherie Franklin

This episode will tackle the mythical topic of healthy eating and wellness.  My guest is Nina Cherie Franklin, Ph.D. who is a healthy living coach, globally recognized wellness expert, and the woman behind the blog and brand That Salad Lady and That Salad Lady University. 


Questions this episode will answer:

-What is healthy eating?

-Is healthy eating more than simply eating less?

-What are some major myths about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles?

-How do you make lifestyle changes actually last?


Whether you are at the beginning of your healthy living journey or already have healthy habits, there is something for you in this episode.  Plus, this information can also change the lives of those around you.


Find Nina Cherie Franklin, PhD:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninacheriefranklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatsaladlady/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatsaladlady

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that.salad.lady/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thatsaladlady/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsaladlady

Nina Cherie Franklin, PhD: https://ninacheriefranklin.com/

That Salad Lady: https://thatsaladlady.com/


Resources:

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com


About Nina Cherie Franklin:

Nina Cherie Franklin, Ph.D. is a healthy living coach, globally recognized wellness expert, and the woman behind the blog and brand That Salad Lady and That Salad Lady University. Dr. Nina holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, a master's degree in Exercise Physiology, and a doctorate in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation in addition to multiple certifications in these areas. Leveraging her scientific knowledge, academic background, and extensive experience in health, nutrition, and fitness, she inspires healthy eating and living through practical hands-on experiences and empowers lasting lifestyle change through continuing education offerings and lifelong learning opportunities. As a commentator and regular contributor to scientific journals and national media publications, Dr. Nina influences and challenges the wellness industry and is a strong advocate for making healthy living more approachable, accessible, and inclusive.

May 23, 202354:45
The Power of Hope and Not Giving Up with Trent McEntire

The Power of Hope and Not Giving Up with Trent McEntire

This episode discusses the power of hope and what happens when you don’t tell yourself “no.”  My guest for this episode is Trent McEntire, and he has been helping people gain back their mobility for more than two decades.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What is a movement gap?

-What are some strategies to push through what others tell you are limitations?

-What are some key questions to consider with your wellness team, especially when trying to assess your progress?


Whether you have mobility issues, have struggled with being told what you can’t do, or are looking for ways to harness hope, there is something in this episode for you.


Resources:

https://m.facebook.com/fireupyourbrain

www.fireupyourbrain.com

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com


About Trent McEntire:

For more than two decades, Trent McEntire has been helping people gain back their mobility – a story he knows well. Born with a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, Trent experienced pain and stiffness every day from the time he was a child. However, Trent's creative problem-solving abilities kicked in transforming his movement capabilities to participate in his love for sports. What Trent discovered to repair his own body became the foundation for what would be his life’s work.


He attended Western Michigan University where he received a BFA in Dance requiring studies in Movement Science and Training –Feldenkrais, Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Kinesiology, and Anatomy. Trent pursued a career as a professional dancer where he performed on stages throughout the country and abroad.


As a movement professional, Trent saw a path where he could help others who had movement limitations. He opened up his studio as a way to work with clients and train other movement professionals in the work he had been practicing to repair his own limitations. For more than 20 years, Trent has taught his transformational neuro-movement methods and tools to thousands of clients and movement professionals across the globe.


Trent’s work has helped many people move past their most debilitating situations -- children who struggle with focus; seniors who have lost their balance and mobility, individuals experiencing neurological conditions; and athletes who have suffered concussions, injuries, and other debilitating situations.


Today, Trent’s mission is to get his methods and tools out to everyone who needs help. The Fire Up Your Brain program was created as a fun, engaging, and affordable way to support this mission. In addition to his professional teaching, Trent spends his time problem-solving and educating the world through his AskTrent Live programming, building a network of BrainSpeed Coaches, and speaking engagements to further educate the public on enhancing brain performance.

May 16, 202301:03:05
Unlocking the Healing Potential of Breath and Somatic Work with Victoria Albina

Unlocking the Healing Potential of Breath and Somatic Work with Victoria Albina

This episode features a discussion of breathwork and techniques that focus on your body to help with healing.  My fabulous guest is Victoria Albina. She is s a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women realize that they are their own best healers by reconnecting with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy.


Questions this episode will answer:

  • What is codependency?
  • What is somatic therapy?
  • What is breathwork?
  • How can somatic therapies be used for healing?


Whether you are new to somatic therapies, have dealt with trauma, or are looking for ways to be an authentic ally, there is something in this episode for you.  In addition, this conversation is totally entertaining.


Resources:

https://instagram.com/victoriaalbinawellnesshttps://facebook.com/victoriaalbinawellness

victoriaalbina.com/drericka

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com


About Victoria Albina:

María-Victoria Albina (she/her) is a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women realize that they are their own best healers by reconnecting with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy. She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, holds a Masters's degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health, and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Munsee Lenape territory in New York’s Hudson Valley.

May 02, 202301:12:08
Finding Hope and Taking Action with Challenges and Change with Angela Thomas

Finding Hope and Taking Action with Challenges and Change with Angela Thomas

This episode focuses on hope, resilience, and moving through challenges to find new dreams. My guest is Angela D. Thomas, DrPH, MPH, MBA. She is affectionately known as "Dr. A", is the teen mom turned doctor who helps women "SOAR" by teaching them how to apply the life-changing methods of mindset, resilience, and action to Slay Odds & Achieve Results!


Questions this episode will answer:

  • How do you have hope in situations that seem hopeless?
  • How do you adjust as your vision for your life changes?
  • How do you make space for yourself in the midst of stress and a busy life?
  • How do you navigate through the church when people there are judging you?


Whether you are dealing with trauma, tragedy, or loss or dealing with life changes, there is something for you in this episode.


Connect with Angela Thomas:

https://www.facebook.com/DrAngelaDThomas/

https://www.facebook.com/DoctorAngelaDThomas

https://www.instagram.com/drangeladthomas/

https://twitter.com/drangeladthomas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-thomas-drph-mph-mba-692a0161/


Resources:

www.angeladthomas.com

Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: www.Affirmationbonus.com


About Angela Thomas:

Dr. Angela D. Thomas, affectionately known as "Dr. A", is the teen mom turned doctor who helps women "SOAR" by teaching them how to apply the life-changing methods of mindset, resilience, and action to Slay Odds & Achieve Results! As a teen mother turned doctor, Dr. A certainly had the odds stacked against her. Raised in the crime-ridden streets of Detroit, her family was turned upside down at age 13 when her parents divorced and days later her mother was shot five times in her stomach by a hitman – and survived! Adding to the family turmoil, just three years after the shooting, Dr. A gave birth to her son while still in high school.


Despite it all, she went on to earn three degrees and six figures before the age of 30, all while raising her son and working full-time! She later earned her fourth degree, a doctorate in just 2.5 years! She didn’t just beat the odds, she crushed them! "Dr. A", has sustained success in her career as a healthcare executive and university professor. Her established career spanning over 20 years has led to national and international awards, presentations, and academic publications. As a Christian woman, wife, and mother, she dedicates much of her personal time to her family and to ministry in her local church, where she serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors, Women’s Ministry Director, and Director of Education.

Apr 05, 202301:14:22
Touch and Connection as Tools for Healing and Better Mental Health with Aaron Johnson episode

Touch and Connection as Tools for Healing and Better Mental Health with Aaron Johnson episode

This episode features a discussion about touch and connection as tools for healing, along with innovative ways to address trauma and to identify ways to live in your purpose. My fabulous guest is Aaron Johnson.  He is a facilitator, public speaker, and touch specialist who practices closeness as a way to break down barriers between people.  You need to keep listening because he does so much more than this, including living a sustainable lifestyle.



Questions this episode will answer:

-What is a touch specialist?

-How do you take inspiration from your life to find and create ways to live in your purpose?

-Why relationships matter and how they can assist with moving through grief?

-How do you tackle big goals like ending racism?


Whether you have experienced trauma or racism, or are looking to be an ally, there is something in this discussion for you. Also, Aaron has a unique story that is inspiring when it comes to creatively finding paths to your own healing and to fulfilling big personal missions.  Whether your purpose is simply being a great human or making a big footprint of change on this episode, you’re going to want to listen until the absolute last minute.


Connect with Aaron Johnson:https://www.instagram.com/holistic_resistance/Resources:https://www.holisticresistance.com/https://www.grieftoaction.com/


About Aaron Johnson: Aaron Johnson is a facilitator, public speaker, and touch specialist who practices closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. As co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of black people around homophobia, transphobia, internalized racism, and those that are Chronically UnderTouched.

Mar 28, 202301:17:12
Suicide, Mental Health, Support, and Year End with Dr. Ericka Goodwin

Suicide, Mental Health, Support, and Year End with Dr. Ericka Goodwin

This bonus episode discusses suicide prevention, mental health, support, and the end of the year.  This episode features your host, Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ericka Goodwin.  


Questions this episode will answer:

-What can you do to help decrease suicide?
-How can support improve mental health?
-What are strategies to improve your mental health for the new year?

The recent suicide of Stephen "Twitch" Boss has brought the conversation of suicide and mental health back to the mainstream.  The end of the year, a never-ending pandemic, plus chaotic moments around every corner can strain everyone's mental health.  Whether you are looking for ways to be a mental health ally, support your loved ones, or improve your own mental health, there is something in this episode for you.  Don't worry, it's not going to be all gloom and doom because this episode is about practical strategies that can are you and those around you for a better 2023.  


Connect with Dr. Ericka:
https://instagram.com/doctorericka
https://facebook.com/doctorericka
https://linkedin.com/in/doctorericka
https://doctorericka.com


Resources:
Telepsychiatry Practice:  www.AskDrGoodwin.com
Free coaching guide, Feel Better:  5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Dr. Ericka:

Dr. Ericka Goodwin is on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. She is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, integrative lifestyle coach, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She is a graduate of Spelman College and Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed her General Psychiatry Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Ericka works with organizations and high-performing individuals who are stuck and want to get back to getting better results and living a better life.

Within a few moments of being with Dr. Ericka, you can see why executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs hire her to get to the next level. She takes Ivy League strategies and simplifies them into easy-to-use steps that everyone can relate to. Dr. Ericka’s down-to-earth style makes it easy for everyone to relate to her story, feel seen, heard, and look within to access greater levels of personal and professional breakthroughs.

Dr. Ericka’s story is proof that “When you know better, you can do better!”

Dec 27, 202247:06
Integrating Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits for Better Health with Andrea Nakayama

Integrating Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits for Better Health with Andrea Nakayama

This episode discusses the power of your story and narrative as a tool to understanding and improving your health.  My guest is Andrea Nakayama who is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator leading clients, students, and practitioners around the globe in a revolution to reclaim ownership over our own health.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What is a functional medicine nutritionist?
-Why are lifestyle habits important for your health?
-How can you harness your own power to take control of your health?
-What role can medical professionals play in your journey other than managing crises?

You don’t want to miss a minute of this episode because we also talk about real world strategies you can do, along with real world blocks that can keep people from being at optimal health to be able to be better, do better and live better.



Connect with Andrea Nakayama:
https://www.instagram.com/andreanakayama
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreanakayama
https://andreanakayama.substack.com
https://twitter.com/AndreaNakayama
https://www.facebook.com/AndreaNakayama.page/


Resources:
www.andreanakayama.com
www.fxnutrition.com
www.fullbodysystems.com
Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: AskDrGoodwin.com
Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Andrea Nakayama:

Andrea Nakayama is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator leading clients, students, and practitioners around the globe in a revolution to reclaim ownership over our own health. She is also the founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance.
Through Functional Nutrition Alliance, Andrea and her team train over 3,500 practitioners every year in the science and art of the Functional Nutrition practice. Her unique methodologies give coaches and clinicians the tools needed to guide a client into mastery of their own health. In addition, Andrea is the host and producer of the 15-Minute Matrix podcast for practitioners, and she is regularly consulted as the nutrition expert on the medical teams for the toughest clinical cases in the practices of world-renowned doctors.

In everything she does, Andrea brings her keen investigative prowess, vast knowledge of physiology, deep respect for each individual, and a true passion and love for her field of nutrition. She is celebrated as a leader in the field of Functional Nutrition because of her unique ability to teach and inspire practitioners and patients alike. She synthesizes art and science, empathy and physiology, intuition and problem solving, into a system that truly helps people get to the root causes of their illness, create a path towards wellness, and find their way back to life.

Nov 22, 202253:17
Fighting Loneliness and Improving Connection for Better Mental Health with Pete Bombaci

Fighting Loneliness and Improving Connection for Better Mental Health with Pete Bombaci

This episode discusses loneliness and how improving connection can be a powerful health and wellness tool with Pete Bombaci.  Pete is an expert in the field of human connection and the founder of The GenWell Project - a Canadian organization dedicated to making the world a healthier and happier place by reminding people about the importance of face-to-face social connection as a proactive health action that they can take, and inspiring them to take action.


Questions this episode will answer:
-Why is human connection important?
-Can loneliness impact your health?
-How can you improve connection and decrease loneliness?

Whether you are lonely, looking to improve relationships, or simply want better health, there is something for you in this episode.



Connect with Pete Bombaci:
https://www.instagram.com/genwellproject/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/genwellproject?lang=en

Resources:

www.genwellproject.org
Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: AskDrGoodwin.com
Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

About Pete Bombaci:
Pete is an expert in the field of human connection and the founder of The GenWell Project - a Canadian organization dedicated to making the world a healthier and happier place by reminding people about the importance of face-to-face social connection as a proactive health action that they can take, and inspiring them to take action.
Following a successful career in the beverage alcohol industry, Pete ventured into the world of charities and not-for-profits by heading up Movember Canada. Under his leadership, Movember Canada grew to become the largest fundraising country around the world. After nearly five years, Pete left Movember Canada and has since focused on the roll out of his passion project, The GenWell Project.

Nov 15, 202253:51
Sex and Intimacy for Better Mental Health with Irene Fehr

Sex and Intimacy for Better Mental Health with Irene Fehr

This episode features a discussion of improving sex and intimacy.  You may be wondering why this matters to your mental health, and you need to tune in to hear more.  My guest is Irene Fehr, MA, CPCC, and she is a Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, who helps couples make love and sex work in long-term relationships and bring sex and passion into sexless ones.


Questions this episode will answer:
-What is a sex and intimacy coach?
-Why do women often fill broken related to sex?
-How to advocate and ask for the intimacy you want?
-Why do sex and intimacy matter to mental health?



Whether you are dealing with unsatisfying sex, a lack of intimacy in your relationship, or want to just learn how to improve your satisfaction and intimacy (now or in the future), there is something for you in this episode.



Connect with Irene Fehr:
https://www.facebook.com/ignitedwoman
https://www.twitter.com/ignitedwoman
https://www.instagram.com/ignitedwoman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenefehr



Resources:
www.irenefehr.com
https://www.irenefehr.com/wanting-sex-again
Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: AskDrGoodwin.com
Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Irene Fehr:
Irene Fehr, MA, CPCC, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, helps couples make love and sex work in long-term relationships and bring sex and passion into sexless ones. Determined to dispel myths about why sex dies in long-term monogamous relationships that cause heartache and broken dreams, Irene’s views have been featured all around the world in HuffPost, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, ScaryMommy, EliteDaily and Bustle. She is no stranger to her clients' issues, having recovered from the all-too-common story of ‘happy marriage turned sexless’ when she lost her libido — all before turning 30.

Nov 08, 202253:35
Relationship Management and Single Life with Jacqui Pugh

Relationship Management and Single Life with Jacqui Pugh

This episode discusses relationships and finding ways to be single and happy. My guest is Jacqui Pugh who is a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming and a Certified Life and Emotional Intelligence Coach with an emphasis in singles, helps people all around the world use their old flame to light their new fire.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What is Neuro Linguistic Programming?

-Why do people often end up in multiple relationships that are similar?

-How can you embrace being single rather than lamenting not being in a relationship?

-What are some strategies to improve self-love?


Whether you are dealing with a break-up, living single life, or in a relationship, there is something you can learn from this episode.


Connect with Jacqui Pugh:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jacqui_pugh/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jacquipughofficial

TESTIMONIALS: https://youtu.be/qIki6UzN2Os


Resources:

BURN PROGRAM: https://jacquipugh.com/home/burn-program/burn/

FREEBIE - The Top 7 SECRETS to being SINGLE AF (and Fulfilled) & LOVING LIFE! : https://www.facebook.com/groups/singleaflovinglife

WEBSITE: https://jacquipugh.com/

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: AskDrGoodwin.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Jacqui Pugh:

Jacqui Pugh, Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Certified Life and Emotional Intelligence Coach with an emphasis on singles, helps people all around the world use their old flame to light their new fire. Through humor, knowledge, and experience, she guides her clients through uncovering blocks and ineffective life patterns that have been holding them back, followed by introducing massive action in order to activate major, desired life changes. Coming in 2023, is her book, "Sometimes It Takes a Breakup" - where she shares her story of how heartbreaks of all kinds lead her to her heart’s purpose, along with actionable steps for you to discover how to beneficially utilize yours. Keep your eye out for her fun and raw podcast on life and relationships releasing this fall called, "Stop F*cking Settling!" This fiery ball of energy will not stop pursuing her efforts to make this world a better place and to help make other people’s lives healthier and happier!

Nov 01, 202251:14
Ep. 49: Group and Individual Therapy as Tools for Healing and Success with Tanya Cole-Lesnick

Ep. 49: Group and Individual Therapy as Tools for Healing and Success with Tanya Cole-Lesnick

This episode features an important discussion of what therapy actually looks like and how it works.  My guess is Tanya Cole-Lesnick who is a psychotherapist and coach that also runs a group therapy program.

Questions this episode will answer:
-What is group therapy and how does it work?
-Why is discomfort necessary for transformation?
-What is the difference between coaching and therapy?
-How can having a therapist on a wellness team benefit you?

Whether you are curious about group therapy or individual therapy, are looking at how to get more out of your coaching experiences, or just want your life to be better, this episode has something for you.  There is a real conversation around what to really expect in therapy.

Connect with Tanya Cole-Lesnick:
https://www.instagram.com/tanyathetherapist/
https://www.tiktok.com/@tanyathetherapist

Resources:
https://www.tanyacole-lesnick.com/
Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: AskDrGoodwin.com
Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

About Tanya Cole-Lesnick:

Tanya Cole-Lesnick has been a psychotherapist (licensed clinical social worker) and coach since 1995. She received her master’s degree in social work from New York University after group therapy changed her life. She has extensive experience in outpatient hospital mental health, private practice, and wellness center settings. From those experiences, over the years she has identified her most important focus—helping people to clear energetic clutter so they can focus on what matters most to them. She does this by helping clients to access and honor their truth, to change habits that don’t serve them, and to heal faulty narratives so that they are living in alignment inside and out. Her work revolves around a combination of intimate therapeutic groups and individual sessions, as the sharing of inner worlds and being human together in a safe space and a chance to process whatever comes up separately until clients are ready to share those details in the group is an incredibly powerful combination that leads to lasting transformation.

Oct 25, 202201:02:50
Friendship as Self Care with Angelique David, Michelle Skinner, and Robyn McFarland

Friendship as Self Care with Angelique David, Michelle Skinner, and Robyn McFarland

This episode discusses the value of connection and community!  I have the Just 4 Girlfriends Crew of Angelique David, Robyn McFarland, and Michelle Skinner.  Just 4 GirlFriends’ mission is to create an environment for all women to embrace self-care and self-preservation by providing engaging experiences that rejuvenate the mind and soul.

Questions this episode will answer:
-How can community help your mental health?
-What are some ways to have self-care curated?
-What is the importance of asking for help?
-Why does sisterhood matter?

Even if you don’t identify as a woman, there is something for you in this episode, and you will learn more about how to support the women in your life.

Connect with Just 4 Girlfriends:
https://www.instagram.com/just4girlfriends/
https://www.facebook.com/just4girlfriends/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/just-4-girlfriends/

Resources:
www.just4girlfriends.com
Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: AskDrGoodwin.com
Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

About Just 4 Girlfriends:
Just 4 GirlFriends’ (“J4G”) was founded in 2017 on the idea that women are often so busy taking care of everything and everyone that we often forget to take care of ourselves- that’s where J4G comes in. J4G's mission is to create an environment for all women to embrace self-care and self-preservation by providing engaging experiences that rejuvenate the mind and soul. J4G’s mission is fulfilled by operating on three pillars of membership engagement - (1) Fun UNIQUE events that provide personal growth and self-care while creating a safe environment for women to bond personally and professionally; (2) vetted shared resources, networks and collaboration from J4G and between members; and (3) a mighty sisterhood of amazing women from across the country.

Oct 18, 202258:49
From Music to Mental Health Advocate with Shanti Das
Oct 04, 202255:36
Art as a Tool for Healing, Activism, and Equity

Art as a Tool for Healing, Activism, and Equity

This episode features Brandi Junious, and you are in for a treat. She leads global diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across a multitude of industries, transforming multinational corporations, firms, nonprofit organizations, and local governments. She’s also an artist and uses her art to facilitate healing spaces.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What is an artivist?

-How can art therapy and creative expression be healing tools?

-How can creativity enhance DEI work?


You’ll want to stay for the whole episode because we talk about everything from art, childhood, therapy, diversity, equity, and inclusion.


Connect with Brandi:

https://www.instagram.com/brandijunious.art/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandijunious/


Resources:

https://www.beaconoflightwholepersonwellness.com/

https://www.brandijuniousart.com/

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: AskDrGoodwin.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Brandi:

Brandi Junious leads global diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across a multitude of industries, transforming multinational corporations, firms, nonprofit organizations, and local governments through the tactical interweaving of DEI practices into all facets of the business structure. Through strategic advising and management consulting, she helps senior leaders and human resource professionals live their equity mission and create more inclusive workplace cultures. Her areas of focus include strategic workforce diversity planning, pay equity analysis and remediation, DEI-centered change management, workplace culture assessment, developing and implementing equity-minded SMART goals, and the design, delivery, and facilitation of professional learning programs. She has partnered with Fortune 100 and 500 companies, media leaders, technology firms, and financial management organizations to advance DEI efforts, impacting thousands of employees and their surrounding communities.

Brandi is also an expert keynote speaker and facilitator, instructing on the topics of Using Data to Advance DEI Goals; Identifying and Overcoming Pay Disparities; Strategically Diversifying the Workforce; Embedding Racial Equity into HR Practices; and Budgeting for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Additionally, Brandi's work through the USC Race and Equity Center has been featured in CUPA-HR’s Higher Ed HR Magazine, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, and the USC Rossier Magazine.

Brandi is also an internationally-recognized artist, artivist, and contributor to art movements centering identity, justice, and representation. She is also founder and CEO of Beacon of Light Whole-Person wellness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to research and programming designed to improve whole-person wellness through creative therapies and holistic healing. As a trauma-informed certified therapeutic art life coach, Brandi teaches individuals how to use art as a pathway for healing, restoration, and reclaiming power. Brandi prides herself on creating equitable spaces across contexts that promote recovery from racialized, gendered, and other forms of trauma and discrimination.

Sep 20, 202245:19
Best of Better Health and Wellness
Aug 31, 202201:22:05
Best of Leadership, Money, and Mindset
Aug 24, 202201:06:49
My Month of Me and Self-Care with Dr. Ericka Goodwin

My Month of Me and Self-Care with Dr. Ericka Goodwin


This episode features your host, Dr. Ericka, discussing insights and tips from her month that was solely dedicated to rest and recovery. Her experience as a double board certified psychiatrist and entrepreneur gives her additional insight into strategies that work.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What is a month of me?

-What are tools to help prioritize yourself and your healing?

-How can you increase wellness and self-care even if you don’t have a whole month?

-Why does wellness matter?


Connect with Dr. Ericka:

https://instagram.com/doctorericka

https://facebook.com/doctorericka

https://linkedin.com/in/doctorericka

https://doctorericka.com


Resources:

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: askdrgoodwin.com


About Dr. Ericka:

Dr. Ericka Goodwin is on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. She is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, integrative lifestyle coach, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She is a graduate of Spelman College and Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed her General Psychiatry Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Ericka works with organizations and high-performing individuals who are stuck and want to get back to getting better results and living a better life.

Within a few moments of being with Dr. Ericka, you can see why executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs hire her to get to the next level. She takes Ivy League strategies and simplifies them into easy-to-use steps that everyone can relate to. Dr. Ericka’s down-to-earth style makes it easy for everyone to relate to her story, feel seen, heard, and look within to access greater levels of personal and professional breakthroughs.

Dr. Ericka is known as one of few medical professionals who will tell you what they don’t tell you…but you really need to know! Her evidence-based methods go against the grain of common myths about success that sound good, but don’t really work. She will show you and your organization secrets used by some of the world’s greatest achievers and translate them into practical steps that can change your life forever.

Dr. Ericka’s story is proof that “When you know better, you can do better!”

Aug 13, 202222:44
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Reproductive Health with Dr. LaKeischa McMillan

Perimenopause, Menopause, and Reproductive Health with Dr. LaKeischa McMillan

This episode features Integrative OB-Gyn, Dr. LaKeischa McMillan, discussing the formally taboo topics of menopause and perimenopause. This discussion also touches on how the recent overturning of Roe vs. Wade can affect women that are experiencing perimenopause or menopause.  Dr. LaKeischa specializes in helping women get their hormones balanced, regain mental sharpness, and have energy all day.

Whether you are identify as woman or not, this discussion can increase your knowledge, along with help you support those around you and increase your level of empathy.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What are some symptoms of perimenopause?

-Why are womens’ health and women’s reproductive rights not only important for those who identify as women?

-How can overturning Roe vs. Wade impact women in menopause and perimenopause?

-What are some ways or strategies to reasess and reset?


Connect with Dr. LaKeischa

www.instagram.com/drlakeischamd

www.facebook.com/drlakeischamd

www.twitter.com/drlakeischamd



Resources:

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: askdrgoodwin.com

www.hormonequiz.co


About Dr. LaKeischa:

Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama.  She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology (cum laude) from Oakwood College, now Oakwood University, and continued her studies at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.  In addition to her academic degrees, Dr. LaKeischa is certified in the use of the DiVinci Robotic System for Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery.  Because of her passion for teaching, she was awarded the distinction of Resident Teacher of the Year an honor bestowed by fellow residence.  A gifted speaker, OB-GYN and hormone specialist, and Amazon Best-Selling Author, Dr. LaKeischa has a passion for helping women struggling with depleting hormones, get their hormones balanced, regain mental sharpness and have energy to last the entire day.  If you want to become a Hormone Hottie follow Dr. LaKeischa on all social media @drlakeischamd.

Living Your Dreams In the Midst of a Pandemic with Azizi Blissett

In this episode, Life Coach, Azizi Blissett and I embark on a discussion of pursing your dreams and manifesting even during a pandemic. Life doesn’t have to stop just because COVID happened, and this episode discusses practical strategies to pursue your dreams.

Jul 26, 202256:52
Mentorship and the Importance of Being in the Room with Tracey Hermanstyne

Mentorship and the Importance of Being in the Room with Tracey Hermanstyne

This episode focuses on mentorship, advocacy, and the importance of being in the room. My guest is Dr. Tracey Hermanstyne who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, the president of the National PanHellenic Council of St. Louis, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.


Questions this episode will answer:

-Why do they need more underrepresented minorities in STEM?

-How can mentorship and sponsorship make a big difference in your career?

-What can you do to assist your personal and professional development?

-What are examples of things that African American greek letter organizations do?

No matter where you are in your career, this episode has somethings for you, along with reasons you need to continue to grow as an ally.


Resources:

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: askdrgoodwin.com


Connect with Dr. Tracey:

https://twitter.com/AskTheNeurodiva

https://instagram.com/Neurodiva

https://facebook.com/traceyhermanstyne


About Dr. Tracey:

Dr. Tracey O. Hermanstyne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine. Dr. Hermanstyne’s research interests lie in understanding the role ion channels play in the regulation of circadian rhythms. In parallel to her research efforts, she also leads efforts to promote racial equity in STEM education and training. Currently, she serves as the Director of the HHMI Driving Change Initiative and STEM Equity Collaboration team that seeks to re-sculpt undergraduate STEM curriculum to ensure racial equity in science. Additionally, Dr. Hermanstyne is the Co-director for the Initiative to Maximize Student Development (IMSD) Program that seeks to increase the retention, recruitment and graduation of minority PhD students in the Division on Biology and Biomedical Sciences.

Currently, she serves as a board member for the Rides and School Supplies Inc. and The Village, Inc.

Dr. Hermanstyne is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and is the current president of the National PanHellenic Council of St. Louis. She received a bachelor’s degree (BS) in biology from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in neuroscience from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine. She also completed her postdoctoral training at Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine.

Jul 19, 202256:60
A Better Life Through Vulnerability, Hope, and Mental Health with Jevon Wooden

A Better Life Through Vulnerability, Hope, and Mental Health with Jevon Wooden

This episode focuses on using vulnerability, hope, and mental health to get to your better life.  Tis episode features Jevon Woode.  He brings so much to the conversation because he is a certified mindset and business coach, author, speaker, founder of Live Not Loathe, and U.S. Army Veteran.


Questions this episode will answer?

-What is a vulnerability advocate?

-What is the key to getting the most out of mental health treatment?

-How can you have hope in the midst of chaos?

-How can you overcome challenges when you hit road blocks in coaching?

-What are some strategies to deal with chaos in the world around you?


Whether you are managing stress, dealing with a mental health challenge, or just looking to get better, there is something for you in this episode.


Conect with Jevon?

https://www.twitter.com/livenotloathe
https://www.instagram.com/livenotloathe
https://www.facebook.com/livenotloathe
https://www.tiktok.com/@livenotloathe
https://www.youtube.com/livenotloathe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonwooden/


Resources:

https://livenotloathe.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Jevon Wooden:

Jevon Wooden is a certified mindset and business coach, author, speaker, founder of Live Not Loathe, and U.S. Army Veteran.

He has overcome adversity, depression, and PTSD to earn multiple certifications recognized throughout the coaching community and an MBA from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith Business School and an M.S. in Cybersecurity from Fordham University.

His mission is to empower others to go from distress to success and design a life they don’t need a vacation.

Jul 12, 202256:19
Keys to Wellness with Dr. Jada Moore-Ruffin

Keys to Wellness with Dr. Jada Moore-Ruffin

This episode of Better with Dr. Ericka focuses on keys to improving your wellness and well-being. My guest is Dr. Jada Moore-Ruffin is a nationally recognized weight loss specialist, wellness expert, and successful entrepreneur with an award-winning weight loss center and thriving coaching practice.


Questions this episode will answer:

-what is wellness?

-why does wellness even matter?

-what are some tools to assist with improving wellness?

-what is the importance of present moment awareness?


It doesn’t matter whether you are at the peak of your mental, physical and spiritual wellness or you feel that you are just starting your journey, there is something in this episode for you. In this season where you are being stretched to and beyond your mental and emotional capacity, this is a great time to pick up some new strategies.


Connect with Dr. Jada:

www.instagram.com/drjadamd

www.facebook.com/drjadamd

www.youtube.com/drjadamd

www.linkedin.com/in/drjadamd


Resources:

https://drjadamd.samcart.com/products/girl-get-ready-soul-of-success-summer-reset-wellness-retreat

https://startwithreal.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Dr. Jada:

Dr. Jada Moore-Ruffin, widely known as Dr. Jada, is a nationally recognized weight loss specialist, wellness expert, and successful entrepreneur with an award-winning weight loss center. Dr. Moore-Ruffin received her undergraduate degree in biology from Memphis State University and her medical degree from Meharry Medical College, where she graduated with honors. She is certified as both an integrative nutrition coach and a professional abundant life coach; she is also board-certified in family and obesity medicine.

With a passion for personal growth, total wellness, and abundant living, Dr. Jada inspires people to engineer their own happiness, live full out, and create a healthy legacy. In her spare time, she enjoys nature walks, wine tasting, writing, and cooking. She also volunteers with her beloved sisterhood, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, in the Educational Development Youth Initiatives and Physical and Mental Health.

Dr. Moore-Ruffin resides in Atlanta with her forever husband, and their wonderful three children. Affectionately, they are known as Team Ruffin.

Jul 05, 202251:45
Confidence, Taking Action, and Purpose with Drexwell Seymour

Confidence, Taking Action, and Purpose with Drexwell Seymour

Jun 21, 202243:41
Building Cultures of Support with Dr. Ericka

Building Cultures of Support with Dr. Ericka

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode will explore some mental health topics further. The guest is your host, Dr. Ericka, who will bring her over 20 years of experience in mental health as a Harvard trained, double board-certified psychiatrist.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What are some ways that untreated trauma can hold you and your children back?

-How does ignoring intolerant speech about race, gender, and sexuality cause escalating harm?

-What can you do if someone contacts you thinking about suicide?

-What are some signs that you need mental health treatment?


This episode has something for everybody whether it's you or someone you know dealing with mental heatlh challenges, dealing with challenges with diversity and racism, or trauma.  


Connect with Dr. Ericka:

https://instagram.com/doctorericka

https://facebook.com/doctorericka

https://linkedin.com/in/doctorericka

https://doctorericka.com


Resources:

Telepsychiatry Practice:  www.AskDrGoodwin.com

Free coaching guide, Feel Better:  5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 

Text SILENCE to 741741 to get a crisis text line


About Dr. Ericka:

Dr. Ericka Goodwin is on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. She is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, integrative lifestyle coach, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She is a graduate of Spelman College and Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed her General Psychiatry Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Ericka works with organizations and high performing individuals who are stuck and want to get back to getting better results and living a better life.

Within a few moments of being with Dr. Ericka, you can see why executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs hire her to get to the next level. She takes Ivy League strategies and simplifies them into easy-to-use steps that everyone can relate to. Dr. Ericka’s down-to-earth style makes it easy for everyone to relate to her story, feel seen, heard, and look within to access greater levels of personal and professional breakthroughs.

Dr. Ericka is known as one of few medical professionals who will tell you what they don’t tell you…but you really need to know! Her evidence-based methods go against the grain of common myths about success that sound good, but don’t really work. She will show you and your organization secrets used by some of the world’s greatest achievers and translate them into practical steps that can change your life forever.

Dr. Ericka’s story is proof that “When you know better, you can do better!”


May 17, 202237:06
Meeting Overwhelm and Challenges Head-On with Dr. Ericka Goodwin

Meeting Overwhelm and Challenges Head-On with Dr. Ericka Goodwin

This episode is another solo episode, and we’ll be discussing how to face overwhelm and challenges because avoiding or ignoring them won’t make them go away. The guest for this episode is our host, Dr. Ericka who has so much knowledge with over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What can watching a lot of reels and tik toks be a sign of?

-When is a good time to evaluate whether how you are living is aligned with your purpose and mental health?

-What are some of Dr. Ericka’s favorite habits or rituals to increase mental and emotional capacity?


Connect with Dr. Ericka:

https://instagram.com/doctorericka

https://facebook.com/doctorericka

https://linkedin.com/in/doctorericka

https://doctorericka.com


Resources:

Telepsychiatry Practice:  www.AskDrGoodwin.com

Free coaching guide, Feel Better:  5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Dr. Ericka:

Dr. Ericka Goodwin is on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. She is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, integrative lifestyle coach, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She is a graduate of Spelman College and Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed her General Psychiatry Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Ericka works with organizations and high performing individuals who are stuck and want to get back to getting better results and living a better life.

Within a few moments of being with Dr. Ericka, you can see why executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs hire her to get to the next level. She takes Ivy League strategies and simplifies them into easy-to-use steps that everyone can relate to. Dr. Ericka’s down-to-earth style makes it easy for everyone to relate to her story, feel seen, heard, and look within to access greater levels of personal and professional breakthroughs.

Dr. Ericka is known as one of few medical professionals who will tell you what they don’t tell you…but you really need to know! Her evidence-based methods go against the grain of common myths about success that sound good, but don’t really work. She will show you and your organization secrets used by some of the world’s greatest achievers and translate them into practical steps that can change your life forever.

Dr. Ericka’s story is proof that “When you know better, you can do better!”




May 10, 202227:11
Making Life Simple Again with Dr.Ericka

Making Life Simple Again with Dr.Ericka

This episode is part getting to know Dr. Ericka mixed with exploring how to simplify your life.  Dr. Ericka's over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, helps her have a fresh, informed perspective.  


Questions this episode will answer:

  1. Who is Dr. Ericka…well a little bit more about me
  2. Why does life feel so complicated?
  3. How can you simplify your life to decrease stress and increase joy?


The task of adulting can be a challenge with so many things to balance that feeling pulled in so many directions often leads to overwhelm.  That feeling of life being complicated can be anxiety-provoking, so practical strategies to simplify your life can decrease overwhelm. 


Connect with Dr. Ericka:

https://instagram.com/doctorericka

https://facebook.com/doctorericka

https://linkedin.com/in/doctorericka

https://doctorericka.com


Resources:

Telepsychiatry Practice:  www.AskDrGoodwin.com

Free coaching guide, Feel Better:  5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Dr. Ericka:

Dr. Ericka Goodwin is on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. She is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, integrative lifestyle coach, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She is a graduate of Spelman College and Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed her General Psychiatry Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Ericka works with organizations and high performing individuals who are stuck and want to get back to getting better results and living a better life.

Within a few moments of being with Dr. Ericka, you can see why executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs hire her to get to the next level. She takes Ivy League strategies and simplifies them into easy-to-use steps that everyone can relate to. Dr. Ericka’s down-to-earth style makes it easy for everyone to relate to her story, feel seen, heard, and look within to access greater levels of personal and professional breakthroughs.

Dr. Ericka is known as one of few medical professionals who will tell you what they don’t tell you…but you really need to know! Her evidence-based methods go against the grain of common myths about success that sound good, but don’t really work. She will show you and your organization secrets used by some of the world’s greatest achievers and translate them into practical steps that can change your life forever.

Dr. Ericka’s story is proof that “When you know better, you can do better!”


May 03, 202235:58
Money, Financial Health, and Making Brave Changes with Dr. Randi Nelson

Money, Financial Health, and Making Brave Changes with Dr. Randi Nelson

This episode discussed financial health, finding ways to combine your passions, and having the vision to follow your gut, even when it is unconventional. My guest, Randi B. Nelson, MD, MBA, is a pediatrician, former investment banking executive, and financial wellness expert.

No matter where you are in your career or financial fitness, there is something in this episode for you. Also, money can have a huge impact on mental health.


Questions this episode will answer:

-How can you protect your space?

-How does self-talk relate to the ability to beat challenges and reach goals?

-What are some strategies to blend multiple passions, so you don’t have to choose?

-Who can provide support to make your visions and goals a reality no matter how big they are?


Connect with Dr. Randi:

https://www.facebook.com/drrandibmd/

https://www.pinterest.com/drrandibmd/pins/

https://www.instagram.com/drrandibmd/

https://twitter.com/DrRandiBMD

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrandibmd/


Resources:

www.drrandibmd.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips to Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  FeelBetterBonus.com


About Dr. Randi:

Randi B. Nelson, MD, MBA is a pediatrician, former investment banking executive and financial wellness expert. She is also a nationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant. In addition, she is a sought-after media expert regarding children and young adult health issues and financial wellness expert due to her extensive 14-year career as a vice president in investment banking.

She is also the author of two Amazon best sellers, Ladynomics – A Woman’s Prescription to Wealth and Financial Well-Being and Ladynomics, Vol. 2: A Woman's Practical Guide to Becoming Financially Healthy.

Dr. Nelson lives in Long Island, NY.

Apr 26, 202258:22
Better Health and Being an Untraditional Doctor with Dr. Renee Matthews

Better Health and Being an Untraditional Doctor with Dr. Renee Matthews

This episode explores how to move and shift as your calling to fulfill your purpose changes, the importance of advocating for yourself, and the impact of asthma and allergies with my guest, Dr. Renee Matthews.  Dr. Renee is a leader in the healthcare industry through media and public relations. Her show “Out of Office with Dr. Renee” is seen in 45,000 Doctors’ offices and Walgreens across the country.


Questions this episode will answer:

-How can childhood health conditions impact your life?

-What are some challenges when you change careers and strategies to move forward even if you don’t have a blueprint?

-Why are coaches helpful in times that you are shifting into a new season?

-What are ways to pursue your dreams when those around you are naysayers?


This is one of those episodes where there are so many lessons in someone’s story, including finding your own path even if you don’t have a blueprint. This discussion of Dr. Renee’s journey through and past traditional medicine weaves together how living your truth and living in your purpose can improve your physical and mental health.


Connect with Dr. Renee

http://youtube.com/AskDrRenee

http://twitter.com/AskDrRenee

http://instagram.com/AskDrRenee

http://facebook.com/AskDrRenee


Resources:

http://AskDrRenee.info

http://mommyicantbreathe.com

http://noreneeyouareallergic.com

Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide:  www.FeelBetterBonus.com


About Dr. Renee:

Dr. Renee Matthews is becoming a leader in the healthcare industry. She has spent the early part of her career as a medical educator and as a radio host for a satellite radio show.


Dr. Renee Matthews was awarded the 2013 Friend of Mobile C.A.R.E. Award for her commitment to raising awareness of asthma in her current city of Chicago. In addition to writing about health, Dr. Matthews conducts speaking engagements on topics like social media, motivation, inspiration and provides business advice to start-ups and entrepreneurs.


In addition to being featured in Ebony and Essence magazine. Dr. Matthews was a contributing writer for Good Enough Mother, Essence, MadameNoire, and Black and Married With Kids, where she is reporting on health news and health care. In addition to her columns, Dr. Matthews has often appeared as a lecturer before various organizations.


She’s drawn from her experiences while putting her expertise to work for a number of media outlets and the talk show circuit. As a long-time asthmatic, she has become an impassioned advocate for asthma education. She addresses the concerns asthma sufferers have getting their best possible health and medical care by supplying them with tools and knowledge they need to navigate the healthcare system, stay safe in the pursuit of care, and engaging patients to be active participants in their health and healthcare. Most recently, Dr. Renee appears in her show “Out of Office with Dr. Renee” which is seen in 45,000 Doctors’ offices and Walgreens across the country.



Apr 19, 202257:52
Addiction, Substance Abuse, and Compassion with Dr. Cyntrell Crawford

Addiction, Substance Abuse, and Compassion with Dr. Cyntrell Crawford

This episode discusses mental health, addiction, and compassion and features Dr. Cyntrell Crawford. Dr. Cyntrell is an Adult Psychiatrist that focuses on Addiction Recovery who also is an author and consultant.

It doesn’t matter whether you have struggled with addiction, this episode has something for everyone. Chances are that you know someone that has been challenged by addiction in your professional or personal life, also this episode gives nuggets that can assist in preventing addiction.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What are some reasons that working on inpatient psychiatric units or any work environment can be stressful at this time?

-What are some underlying causes of addiction?

-What is the difference between methadone and suboxone treatment?

-Do black people have opioid addiction?

-Should your doctor listen to you, and what to do if they don’t?

This conversation somehow makes talking about addiction, mental health, and self-care fun, so get ready to learn a few things and also see that psychiatrists don’t have to be stuffy.


Connect with Dr. Cyntrell:

Https://instragram.com/DrCyntrellPsych

https://www.facebook.com/DrCyntrellPsych/


Resources:

www.drcyntrell.com

The Urge Fix Podcast: https://urgefix.libsyn.com

The Urge Fix Recovery Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Urge-Fix-Recovery-Guide/dp/1948400782

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: askdrgoodwin.com


About Dr. Cyntrell:

Dr. Cyntrell is an Adult Psychiatrist who focuses on Addiction Recovery, and is also a speaker, author, and consultant. In addition, she is a media personality regarding Addiction/ Recovery and Mental Illnesses.

As the Founder and Chief Medical Advisor of DrCyntrell.com, she discusses techniques to help individuals take control of their lives through recovery. Dr. Cyntrell also shares mental health and addiction expertise via her web series to help Addicts discover a pathway to recovery. Her mission is simple: Life solutions for addiction and recovery.

Dr. Cyntrell earned her Doctorate of Medicine degree from The Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Apr 12, 202201:10:42
Tea and Building Community with Reginald Quarles

Tea and Building Community with Reginald Quarles

This episode explores tea, community, and healing environments.  My guest is Reginal Quarles, the owner and founder of Teatopia in my hometown of St. Louis.  Don’t worry if you’re not a tea drinker…or if you’re hardcore Team Coffee, this episode is about so much more than tea. This conversation also addresses being open to creating your own vision of your life, which then can improve your mental health.


Questions this episode will answer:

-How do you find inspiration to pivot?

-What are some signs that your job is not a good fit?

-How can the act of making tea be calming?

-How can environments provide safety from stress?


Connect with Reginald:

https://instagram.com/teatopiastl

https://www.facebook.com/teatopiastl

https://twitter.com/teatopiastl


Resources:

www.teatopiastl.com

Dr. Ericka’s telepsychiatry practice: AskDrGoodwin.com


About Reginal Quarles:

Reginald Quarles is the owner of Teatopia, an independently owned tea room and shop in St. Louis, MO. At Teatopia®, our mission is “Brewing better lives one leaf at a time.” I developed this mission because I aim to have a positive impact on every single person and connection we have. Every single person is fighting a different battle every day; we want to be the piece that changes the way that the day flows for others. Teatopia® was also created to show our youth and others that we can create our own path. We do not need to live life vicariously and dream what others want us to dream. We can create our own realities.

Apr 05, 202238:23
Maintaining Health Connections with Relationships with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell

Maintaining Health Connections with Relationships with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell

This episode explores relationships, intimacy, connection, along with specific challenges in relationships for high-achieving women. My guest Dr. Alexandra Stockwell is the Intimacy Doctor, and she has a talent for breaking down skills to nurture intimacy and relationships into simple, actionable steps. Don’t worry, this episode has tools that can help you regardless of gender or relationship status.


Questions this episode will answer:

-How do you revive a “dehydrated” relationship?

-What is the power of speaking the truth?

-How do you speak the truth in a kind way?

-What is the difference between being and doing?

-What are strategies for high-achieving women to be successful in relationships?


I know you may still be wondering if this episode is for you if you'd not in a relationship or not a high-achieving woman. Well, the answer is yes. This episode features concrete ways to find more joy in life, have better relationships, and be kind to yourself and others.


Connect with Dr. Alexandra:

https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.stockwell.intimacy/

https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.stockwell.7

https://www.facebook.com/alexandrastockwellcoach/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrastockwell/


Resources:

https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/

Dr. Ericka’s telepsychiatry practice: AskDrGoodwin.com


About Dr. Alexandra Stockwell:

For over 20 years Alexandra Stockwell, MD, has shown men and women how to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life-- from the daily grind of running a household to intimate communication and ecstatic experiences in the bedroom.

Dr. Alexandra is known as “The Intimacy Doctor.” She is an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy” and host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast.

A wife of 26 years and a mother of 4, Dr. Alexandra believes the key to passion and fulfillment, intimacy and success, isn’t compromise--it’s being unwilling to compromise. Because when both people feel free to be themselves, the relationship becomes juicy, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.

Dr. Alexandra has been featured in the Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, USAToday, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider, thriveglobal, mindbodygreen, FOX NEWS NYC, and Disruptors Magazine recently named her one of “30 Inspiring Women to Watch in 2022.”

Mar 29, 202255:44
Fertility and Advocating for Reproductive Rights of Black Women with Chiquita Lockley

Fertility and Advocating for Reproductive Rights of Black Women with Chiquita Lockley

This episode explores women’s health and reproductive rights, especially for black women. It features Chiquita Lockley, the Executive Producer and Director of the documentary, Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility.

This discussion is important because the health needs of black women are also ignored or disregarded. You don’t have to be a woman or be black to benefit from this episode because you will also learn information to allow you to support the women around you and to be more empathic.


Questions this episode will answer:

-What is reproductive health?

-Why is there so much shame around fertility, fibroids, and miscarriages?

-How do you support women that you know who are dealing with reproductive and gynecological challenges?

-What do you do if you feel your doctor does not listen to you?

-How does mental health relate to women’s health?


Resources:

http://www.eggsovereasyfilm.com

Dr. Ericka’s telepsychiatry practice: AskDrGoodwin.com


Connect with Chiquita:

https://www.instagram.com/eggsovereasyfilm/

https://www.facebook.com/EggsOverEasyFilm

Bio:

Chiquita Lockley is Executive Producer and Director of the forthcoming documentary, Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility (2021). She is also the producer of the award-winning documentary Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles. She holds a BA in English from Spelman College and an MA in Film Studies from Emory University.

She specializes in Live Event Production, providing creative direction and VFX design for: BET Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, Hank Aaron Chasing The Dream Foundation, and production management for artists’ tours/events.

She made her theatrical debut as a playwright of the musical Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Present: A Mother’s Love.

Additionally, she served as the Director of the Holyfield Foundation, during Evander Holyfield’s reign as Heavyweight Champion of the World. She has worked with faith-based organizations like Impact United Methodist Church and consulted for nonprofit organizations for celebrity clients including: Keshia Knight Pulliam, CNN’s Isha Sesay, Cynthia Bailey of RHOA, at al.

Having spent the last 15+ years working in Faith-based television and media, Chiquita authored the book Creative Worship: 86 Tips for Establishing a Dynamic Worship, Media & Production Team.  She is also the author of children’s book, Maggie Tales: Mommy, Where’s Heaven?, which seeks to demystify the Circle of Life for children and parents alike. She has the distinction of Goodwill Ambassador for the State of Georgia, awarded by former Secretary of State Cathy Cox.  And she serves on the Board of Directors for the Black Women Film Network, the oldest organization for the preservation and promotion of films by and about Black women. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA where she continues to give back by mentoring girls.

Mar 22, 202201:01:12
Intellectual Property and Finding Joy at Work with Kenya Pierre

Intellectual Property and Finding Joy at Work with Kenya Pierre

This episode manages to make a discussion about intellectual property sexy. The reason I could do that, was my dynamic guest, Kenya Pierre. She is an intellectual property attorney and is now a corporate deputy general counsel.

You’re going to want to stay on until the last moment because we also talk about life lessons and finding joy in your professional life. Who doesn’t want to have fun while working?


Questions this episode will answer:

-why should you care about intellectual property?

-what are essential things that anyone should know about intellectual property?

-why you should not be ashamed if you don’t want to be entrepreneur?

-what are some strategies to increase the joy in your life?


Connect with Kenya

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenyathackerpierre


Resources:

Overwhelm Solution Blueprint ebook: overwhelmblueprint.com

Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: askdrgoodwin.com


About Kenya:

Kenya Pierre is a cum laude graduate in Chemistry/pre-med of Spelman College and a Law Review graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Kenya first started her law career as a patent attorney with the Procter & Gamble Company in Cincinnati, Ohio supporting the Beauty Care Division. She then moved to Atlanta to support global juice and nutritional research science with The Coca-Cola Company and then subsequently to support corporate research and innovation, litigation, global compliance as the lead business counsel for global nonwovens at the Kimberly-Clark Company in Roswell, GA.

Most recently she served as the general counsel for Arauco North America, a leader in composite manufacturing for particleboard, MDF, laminates and other types of composite panels. Currently, she is the deputy general counsel for Strava, the leading internet and app for athletes who wish to track their running and cycling routines. It is a perfect opportunity that blends her legal and athletic background.

Kenya has three daughters who keep the family busy with volleyball tournaments. In her “spare time”, she is a certified 200 RYT yoga instructor who enjoys leading others in their journey to well being.

Mar 16, 202259:45
Finding Purpose and Light Through Divorce with Chiquita Dent

Finding Purpose and Light Through Divorce with Chiquita Dent

This episode explores the challenges of divorce, along with how to grow, recover, and thrive after divorce. This episode features transformational coach Chiquita Dent. Whether you are never married, married, or divorced, there is something for you in this episode about relationships, identity, and uncoupling.


Questions this episode will answer:

-How can you survive divorce?

-What is transformational coaching?

-How to recover from the grief of divorce and the ending of relationships?

-How can you find meaningful identities beyond being a wife?

-What are tools to move through painful seasons, such as divorce?

Did you catch how this episode highlights Support and Self Talk of the better life?


You’ll want to stay on until the last minute because these insights can help no matter your gender or marital status. We also tackle those topics that people often don’t talk about. Yes, we talk about this concept of “staying together for the kids” and even talk about the feelings that “God wants us to stay together.”


Connect with Chiquita:

https://instagram.com/imthatchiq

https://www.facebook.com/eXFactorCoach

The Ex Faxtor Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/327376818601807/


Resources:

https://theexfactorco.com


About Chiquita Dent:

I am a transformational coach who works with professional women to increase their self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-sufficiency to build their personal brand. My firm, The eX Factor was born as a result of realizing that I have so many eXponential skills, experiences, and talents that I had let lay dormant while I focused my life and career on what everyone else needed from me. After I experienced a tumultuous divorce, I recognized that God created me for a divine purpose and it is my job to step into that purpose.

I’ve found that so many of us are suffering in silence, while we have everything that we need to be happy, whole, and successful, right in front of us.

Mar 08, 202201:05:46
Best of Health and Wellness

Best of Health and Wellness

This bonus episode focuses on health and wellness. it features Dr. Delicia Haynes, Dr. Alauna Curry, Dr. Berry Pierre, Dr. Jarret Patton, Winter Wheeler, Alana Mathews, and Dr. Charlotte Akor. We discuss mental health, trauma, advocating for your health, burnout, mental capacity, and eye health.

You don’t want to miss a minute because there is something for you and your loved ones in this episode. This podcast episode is like a masterclass.

Mar 01, 202201:13:32