Empower El Mundo

Black mental health STIGMAS, new trends in the mental health world, and the most MISDIAGNOSES that occur within the black community. Listen for ways to advocate for yourself and how to shed the taboo talk about how mental illness show up for us, black folks. We are NOT alone and it's WELCOMED to ask for help. 

How do you attach to people? How do you communicate with your partner? Do you know what to looks for? Tune in and listen to us explain attachments styles and communication patterns. Our lovers get to see our truest form, all the good, bad, and ugly. Ironically enough, our relationship with our caregiver has a direct correlation to how we love our lovers. Wild! Michelle Craig is in business with her fiance and talks about her challenges and success with navigating a healthy relationship in various settings. Not to mention, we played a love game, ENJOY!

One thing we've really learned during the pandemic, is that financial freedom is a must! Financial stress is real, the goal is to reach wealth to have options in life. Dom Faussette, an Executive Speaker Coach who has found success as an entrepreneur who is also an ex-cop. We talk about the impact finances have on mental health and ways to create streams of income with the talent you've already got! 

The Empowered AF Journal dedicates a section strictly about YOU! This episode dives into how Self-Care deserves an intentional role in life and the true goal of cultivating a relationship within yourself. Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor who explains the value of interpersonal skills and how EVERYONE around you benefits when you take TIME FOR YOURSELF. Enjoy!

Holidays aren't always happy and 2020 has thrown major curve balls in how we celebrate the most anticipated days of the year. The "Holiday Experience" is yours to make the most out of! Enjoy an interview with a virtual guest  while learning ways to deal with the ho's and woes. Tap in to the "Empowered As F*ck" journal to end this year in power and empowered! Order yours at www.bledsoeempower.com

Tap into an effective way to communicate with yourself through journaling! It can be hard to know where to start when looking at blank pages in a journal, let us guide you! We've launched an Empowered AF guided journal hitting on 5 areas of your lift that influence how fulfilled you are. Take a listen on how journaling can improve your brain power, memory, and change the language you use with yourself. 

Dating and relationships in 2020 are a different game. Tune in as we explore relationships vs situationships, tips to keep your relationship alive while in a pandemic, and answer some of your questions. Listen as we explore red flags vs. green flags in deciding who to commit to. We talk about ways to get communicate your needs with your partner to have a healthy relationship.  This is an episode for the singles and for the couples, click play and enjoy!

Thank you Healthcare Heroes! BUCKLE UP! This episode focuses on ways to build, strengthen and maintain a resilient mindset for healthcare heroes, essential workers, and workers in high-demand since COVID-19 struck. As fellow Healthcare Heroes, we understand the challenges in adjusting to changes so quickly. Here are some ways to practice self-care to ensure your performance continues to be efficient and effective! 

What a crazy time we're living in! Take a moment to develop a better understanding of how your world is changing with Mental Health Expert, Darrina. The riots are escalating, tolerance for racial injustice is shortening, and resiliency is being tested. Learn ways to build, strengthen, and maintain your resilience throughout 2020!

Change - a concept that is scary also, revelating when you get to the other side of it. Scarcity will keep us from trying new things and expanding our 'know-hows'. Once we understand that feeling scared of what is new, is normal; then we learn a new part of ourselves. A part that is uplifting and can teach us the wanders of our own evolution. Take a listen of the 5 Stages of Change that catapult us to an evolved version of self. Along with the bonus stage that creeps in at any moment, and manageable - relapse! Be In Power, Live Empowered. 

Suicide Prevention Month! As therapist, we knew this was a topic to dive into. Sit back and listen while we explore some common misconceptions of suicide and how to approach the conversation so it feels less, taboo. Comment your experience with this topic!

Everyone experiences some form of trauma at some point in life. A break up, car accident, losing a pet, a relative, or even abuse. Learn how to retrain your trauma with Trauma Counselors-Dana Strickland, LPC, CCTP, and Shawna Mack-Morris, MS. Trained and certified counselors discuss how they support traumatized individuals at Full Life Counseling. Listen in and learn more about signs, symptoms, and treatments for acute, chronic, and complex trauma. 

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@FullLifeCounseling

www.FullLifeCounselingAZ.com

Cognitive Distortions! Aghh! Our mind can make any and every thought seem true, even when we are being irrational. Listen to the most common cognitive distortions and learn how to identify & rationalize those thoughts. Check out Empower El Mundo for the visual! Be in Power, Live Empowered!