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Dr. Nicole - Mental Wellness 4U: Moms Matter Too!

Dr. Nicole - Mental Wellness 4U: Moms Matter Too!

By Dr. Nicole L. Arkadie

As mothers we are often hard on ourselves, have multiple roles we’re balancing, and typically put our needs last. This podcast taps into the challenges and struggles that you face while offering a different perspective on how to look at things and ensure your mental wellness. The information provided and topics discussed are geared to inspire and motivate you to find a healthy and happy life balance.
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Dr. Nicole - Mental Wellness 4U: Moms Matter Too!May 31, 2021

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Communication is Key: Strategies 4Ur Child’s Speech
Mar 18, 202428:40
Celebrating You: Women’s History Month

Celebrating You: Women’s History Month

This month we honor and celebrate nationally Women’s History Month. With all the various stressors and issues taking place in the world, it is women who are the drivers towards positive and sustainable change. Moms. We are celebrating you and your contributions to this world.

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You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to book me as a speaker or learn more about the services IU offer and what I do.

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Mar 12, 202421:12
Let Go of That Load-Cognitive Overload

Let Go of That Load-Cognitive Overload

As moms we take on so many things and can experience cognitive overload. I discuss ways to reduce cognitive overload and offer some simple strategies you can use. Go ahead and visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to book me as a speaker. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

Feb 06, 202418:56
Wait! She raised eight? 3+5 (bonus kids) = 8
Jan 29, 202429:31
It's A New Year
Jan 01, 202416:37
Don't Stress, Do Less
Dec 20, 202323:24
Adapting to the change & new family dynamic
Dec 04, 202325:25
Manage Your Stress Levels During Thanksgiving
Nov 20, 202329:16
It's Time To Let Go Moms!

It's Time To Let Go Moms!

Having adult children can tough and a difficult transition for mom to accept and or manage. I talk about the difficult transition from childhood to adult hood and offer some strategies for moms to use to make it less painful and smoother. You can Visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com and If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

Oct 30, 202323:20
When Things Don't Go As Planned: Pivot

When Things Don't Go As Planned: Pivot

Life doesn't always go as planned for us so it's important to learn how to change direction. To access the skill of pivoting to avoid experiencing metal and emotional distress. In this episode I share some strategies on how to shift the mindset. You'll hear some of my experiences and how they've helped me to pivot in life. You can Visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com and If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

Oct 16, 202327:55
Combatting Imposter Syndrome

Combatting Imposter Syndrome

I interviewed Lashana West who is a mindset coach and business therapist. We delved into the subject of imposter syndrome. She provided some great insight and strategies on how to combat imposter syndrome. You can connect with Lashana on social media @lashanawest for more information about her services. You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to gain more information about the upcoming You Matter Too Moms Empowerment Summit. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.
Oct 02, 202328:00
It's Okay. You Are Enough

It's Okay. You Are Enough

How many of you mom every feel guilty for taking time for yourself? Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, it isn't enough? Well during this episode I address these issues and more and ways to move forward away from the mom/mommy guilt and feelings of inadequacy we sometimes feel. You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to gain more information about the upcoming You Matter Too Moms Empowerment Summit. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.
Sep 18, 202327:25
Dealing With Perimenopause & It’s Symptoms

Dealing With Perimenopause & It’s Symptoms

In this episode I talk about perimenopause, it’s symptoms and how they can affect you. I normalize PM and discuss how you are not alone. You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to gain more information about the upcoming You Matter Too Moms Empowerment Summit. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.
Sep 04, 202324:39
Don't Let Fear Stop You From Buying a Home
Aug 21, 202327:00
Getting Through Back-2-School Blues & Stress
Aug 09, 202324:48
Surviving The Summer With Your Kids

Surviving The Summer With Your Kids

Kids love when the school year ends and the summer months begin. Unfortunately, it can be exhausting, tiring, and overwhelming for moms. The need to keep your kids engaged or find childcare for them during the summer months can cause emotional distress. I share some of my challenges and how I overcame them and learned how to thrive during the summer months. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aa-wellnessacademy.thinkific.com/ where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

Jul 18, 202322:25
Protect Your Peace No Matter What!
Jul 05, 202326:51
Healing Yourself After Trauma: Practical Strategies To Use
Jun 19, 202344:14
How childhood trauma can impact you as an adult
Jun 05, 202328:30
Activate Your Oxytocin Levels: That Feel Good Hormone By Doing Random Acts of Kindness
May 31, 202330:08
Failure to Plan, Is Planning to Fail: The Emotional Connection to Our Finances

Failure to Plan, Is Planning to Fail: The Emotional Connection to Our Finances

This episode I invited special guest Christina Mobley who is an Investment Broker and Advisor to speak to us about the understanding our financial goals. She provided concrete information about specific strategies we can use to ensure we have a plan for our financial present and future needs. She discussed the challenges that many of us face with our lack of knowledge surrounding investing and financial planning. You can contact Christian at (407) 298-3940 or via email at Christinamobley@primerica.com. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aa-wellnessacademy.thinkific.com/ where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

May 01, 202338:30
Let’s Practice Self-Rescue:Prioritize You

Let’s Practice Self-Rescue:Prioritize You

***BONUS EPIOSDE***Moms. You are used to taking care of everyone else's needs, often at the expense of your own. It is important to make yourself a priority without feeling guilty about it. If you fall off of the boat into the ocean, you have to pull yourself up into the boat first and then reach back to help someone else. Self-Rescuing is placing the life jacket on yourself first. I discuss the term self-rescue and provide examples on how to achieve the goal of mental wellness. You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to obtain an eBook copy of my latest published book "I'm Not Crazy: Just Practicing Self-Rescue, Guidebook Vol 2 in my I'm Not Crazy guidebook series. You can obtain a physical copy of the book from Amazon. If you are interested in developing critical skills to enhance your relationships and performance at work then you can visit A & A Online Wellness Academy. to sign up for a quick, interactive course that's designed for you.
Apr 24, 202326:45
It’s Mental: Relieving Stress on The Brain
Apr 17, 202348:07
Working on Me For 2023
Apr 03, 202341:41
How Does She Do It?

How Does She Do It?

Mother of five, wife, business owner and CEO Jennifer Oglesby shares her secret to how she had been able to successfully manage her life and responsibilities. You can visit her website to get free one year business coaching at www.csoadp.com. If you want additional coaching information visit: www.drnicolearkadie.com If you want to build up your skills set or want additional resources to assist you then visit aa-wellnessacademy.thinkific.com/ where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.
Mar 20, 202350:02
Do What Works Best For You!
Mar 07, 202326:01
Moms Need Time-Out Too!

Moms Need Time-Out Too!

In this episode I spoke with Lisa Campbell, RN, Wellness and Leadership Coach who spoke about the how stress affects our brains. She provides some tips and strategies for how moms can reduce our stress levels. Remember moms, You Matter Too!
Feb 21, 202349:47
I’ve Been Betrayed: Healing After The Betrayal

I’ve Been Betrayed: Healing After The Betrayal

Interview with Dr. Sandra who is a Licensed Marriage and Therapist about her story of healing after 20year marriage ended in infidelity and divorce. Coping strategies she used and recommend
Feb 07, 202343:11
Get Yo Mind Right

Get Yo Mind Right

I share my story about recent incident that left me feeling uncentered, unbalanced, and in a funk. I provide some techniques on how to recenter yourself and get back focused and feeling good.
Jan 24, 202312:03
Life: It's A Balancing Act

Life: It's A Balancing Act

We all have various responsibilities and demands to address. It's finding the proper balance that is key to mental wellness. What does balancing your life responsibilities look like for you?
Jan 17, 202321:58
New Year: New Artfully You

New Year: New Artfully You

It's important to have a healthy relationship with yourself. Art is a great way to tap into your creative side, while also addressing your mental wellness needs. Guest speaker Tiffany Todd of Honey Avocado shared her amazing story.
Jan 03, 202344:57
Declutter To Not Shutter

Declutter To Not Shutter

Organizing ourselves helps our mental wellness. Sometimes you will need to declutter your mind. 

Dec 27, 202213:59
How Full Is Your Cup?

How Full Is Your Cup?

You can't pour from an empty cup. Yet, why do we keep trying and continuously draining ourselves? Consistently doing things for everyone else and not taking the time to address our own needs leaves us feeling emotionally depleted and physically drained. It is only when we are able to replenish ourselves that we are able to fill up our mental, spiritual, and physical cup to prevent us from experiencing emotional distress.
Nov 01, 202128:19
Protecting You

Protecting You

Be the most vigilant person you know. Did you know that 1 in 5 women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime? Did you also know that 22.5million women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer? This episode discusses and explores what you should be aware of related to taking preventative measures to help protect you and your life.
Oct 05, 202130:45
Working Through Your Pain & Still Living

Working Through Your Pain & Still Living

It's hard to think about being happy when we experience a loss and our pain is fresh and real. Its learning how to work through our pain while still living that will help us heal. This episode offers a different perspective to help you process your pain, loss, and grief.
Sep 06, 202120:06
Getting Ready and Organized For Your Kids

Getting Ready and Organized For Your Kids

As we are starting to get ready for our kids to resume school. It is important that we prioritize ourselves and not become too overwhelmed.
Aug 02, 202121:08
Supporting Your Kids Goals

Supporting Your Kids Goals

Sometimes it is tough being a parent of adult children. As a mother you had dreams and specific goals for your children, but they may not go down the path you had laid out and outlined for them. We have to learn how to support our children in their goals and dream. I am doing that as I am featuring my young adult son who is inspiring to be a musician and he just released his song "Count Your Blessings" by Kvng Pierce.

Jul 13, 202113:00
It's Okay: Processing Your Grief

It's Okay: Processing Your Grief

Processing grief of a loved one can be very difficult, especially if the death unexpected. However, it's important to be able to acknowledge your feelings and allow yourself to feel.
Jul 05, 202121:02
Knowing When To Accept Help From Others

Knowing When To Accept Help From Others

Accepting help can be a challenging thing to do. Especially, for those moms who are high achievers and used to being able to do and accomplish everything. We need to be able to acknowledge when we need help and then be able to accept it from others without feeling like a failure or less than.
Jun 28, 202124:43
Successfully Juggling Family & Work Life: My Interview of Mrs Jennifer Oglesby

Successfully Juggling Family & Work Life: My Interview of Mrs Jennifer Oglesby

Having a family doesn’t not negate being able to work outside of the home. I interview a mom of five, Jennifer Oglesby, who owns two businesses and she provides great tips on how she’s been able to be successful at both roles.
Jun 07, 202139:18
Protecting Your Two Senses

Protecting Your Two Senses

What you see and hear has an affect on your mood and how you feel. It’s important to be mindful of what you watch and what you listen to. To protect your two senses, hearing and seeing so you can have mental wellness
May 31, 202111:26
Mother's Day Recap: Checking In

Mother's Day Recap: Checking In

Coming off of celebrating Mother's Day Weekend, I wanted to see where you are all at. Mom's let's take care of you and your needs. Hang your superwoman cape up in the closet and learn how to sit back and be okay with doing absolutely nothing. Learn to listen to your body and give it what it needs to ensure your mental wellness.
May 24, 202125:48
Staying Connected Spiritually While Balancing the Demands of Motherhood

Staying Connected Spiritually While Balancing the Demands of Motherhood

During this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Evangelist Missionary, Rosie Cook-Askins and she shared some great insight on how she has been able to successfully balance staying connected spiritually to God wile meeting the demands of being a mother. She offers great tips on how to "walk it like you talk it." Listen to this episode to learn what that statement means and how to accomplish it.
May 17, 202142:24
Dream Big & Go After What You Want

Dream Big & Go After What You Want

If you think that you do something, then you will believe it, and once you believe something isn’t possible, it becomes your reality. Let your dreams be your reality and your reality your dreams. Dream bi and don’t stop! This episode was filmed live at the time of the tapping

Apr 26, 202118:55
No. Not Right Now

No. Not Right Now

It can be hard to hear and accept the word no. Hearing and getting a "no' isn't the end of the world. It’s all about putting things into perspective and understanding that you will not always get and hear a yes for everything. Learning how to accept no is an integral part of being an adult. No can simply mean, "not right now" but later.
Apr 05, 202113:14
The Red Binder: Got Yours??

The Red Binder: Got Yours??

This episode goes over an important resource that everyone needs to have in their home. A Red Binder. The red binder is where you are going to keep all of your pertinent information that will be needed once you pass away, to help make it easier for others to take care of your affairs. Let's prepare and show we care, by planning ahead. I review all the necessary documents you should have inside of your red binder and reasons for them.
Mar 29, 202118:45
I'm Just So Dog On Tired!

I'm Just So Dog On Tired!

Moms-have you ever had a time where you just felt absolutely, 100% tired? Where you felt the exhaustion down in your bones? Well...I am so dog on tired of all that comes with being a mom with a child who is attending school through virtual learning. In this episode, I normalize the struggle that many moms are having, being the parent and teacher to their child/ren during virtual schooling.
Mar 22, 202119:06
Pushing Beyond Fear

Pushing Beyond Fear

Fear is typically the root cause of why we don't move forward with things. It prevents us from tapping into our full potential. Fear strangles our voices and hinders our growth. It can be crippling to our success. There is such a thing as healthy fear, but it's the debilitating fear that causes the most harm and in this episode we will be discussing ways to push beyond the fear and tap into your greatness.
Mar 15, 202121:06
Women "Let's Say No"

Women "Let's Say No"

Women. Especially moms have a hard time saying no without feeling guilty. We do a poor job of making ourselves a priority and addressing our mental wellness. This episode talks about the necessity of setting boundaries and provides tips on how to start saying “no” without feeling guilty.

Mar 08, 202125:42
Having Faith in Yourself: Improves Your Mood

Having Faith in Yourself: Improves Your Mood

It is the lack of faith in ourselves that causes distress and keeps us from forward movement. Having faith in yourself improves your mood and self-esteem
Feb 22, 202109:54