Tiny Awakenings Podcast

This episode is in honor of Men's Mental Health Month!! If you're a man, I hope this episode makes you feel less alone or validates you in some way, big or small. I'm a huge advocate for mental health services, support groups, therapy... but if that all just feels too big right now start small. Read self help books from male authors, listen to POSITIVE mental health podcast (like one of my favorite Yitz Epstein's Narcissist Recovery Podcast) or listen to music that makes you feel more connected with yourself (Men's Mental Health Playlist - spotify). If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, consider using the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat online to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. You can reach a specialized LGBTQI+ affirming counselor by texting “Q” to 988 or by calling 988 and pressing “3.” Learn more: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (disponible en español ) If you are a veteran, consider using the Veterans Crisis Line. Call 988, then press “1.” You can also text 838255 or chat online . The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24-hour, confidential resource that connects veterans with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans and those who support them, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.Learn more: Veterans Crisis Line (disponible en español ) Podcasts to consider listening to: On Purpose with Jay ShettyNot Quite ZenNarcissist Recovery PodcastThe Hardcore Self Help PodcastAll Black Men Need TherapyIf you are not a man (or in need of the resources listed above), well I hope we can do better about supporting the men in our lives because none of us can be our best selves without a community of people who love and care for us. I don't mean that in a self sacrifice type of way... I just genuinely believe we can all do a little better about letting men express themselves, find resources and not give into the toxic masculinity many of us subconsciously set the circumstances for. Let the men in your life CRY and express their emotions through vulnerability without judgment. Ask the men in your life what you can do to support them when the burdens of life feel too heavy to carry... they should not have to carry them alone. Also, I’m a HUGE fan of music & would also suggest looking for playlists that help you blow stem, feel connected to others & to yourself! Support the show

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In this episode, I talk about the acceptance of 'becoming'. Respecting the hard work I've put in to heal and moving on. Recognizing that by refusing to regress into old patterns. I'm making space for new possibilities... I said none of that but that's how it feels! Support the show

In this episode, Sierra and I explore attachment theory! Discovering attachment styles can help you better understand how you relate to others and how to improve it. Sierra gives us a Psyc 101 lesson on each of the 4 attachment styles (secure, avoidant, anxious and fearful/ambivalent attachments) and talk about what forming a secure successful attachment could look like. Finding out what your attachment style may be can be as easy as asking yourself 2 questions. (1) Do I have a positive or negative view of myself? (2) Do I have a positive or negative view of other people? During the interview I mentioned a visual I was using to track my conversation which can be found here - ! I also bought up a curiosity about co-dependent relationships and their correlation with anxious attachment styles here is an article to learn more Co-Dependency and Attachment Style by Evolve Therapy. Support the show

TRIGGER WARNING mentions of sexual assault and suicidal ideation. If you are in need of help please reach out to your community, the National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 or for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 988. This is an incredibly vulnerable, expansive and radical Tiny Awakenings! I am speaking my truth from my heart to yours. Thank you so much for listening and sharing personal moments with me. Support the show

In this Tiny Awakening, I explore what lead me to seek a care team, the characteristics and roles my care team plays in my life! Support the show

In this episode, Mona and I talk about how to find a therapist, when to pivot therapists, adding to your care team and why it's important to STICK WITH IT! Where to find the Therapist for You: Therapy For Black GirlsBetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up TodayFind a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor - Psychology TodayTherapist FinderGet Anxiety & Depression Help Online | BrightsideCouples & Individual Therapists Follow the show & reach out to me @tiny.awakenings on IG! Support the show

Your full humanity deserves to take up space in any room, in any conversation, in any space you take up. I hope you all come to this episodes with all of yourselves and I will try my best to do the same! To take up this space I have created for myself & my guests AUTHENTICALLY! Tiny Awakenings is no place for shame & I hope you hear parts of yourself & your journey in these episodes. Welcome to Season 2! Support the show

Catch up before Season 2 launches, MARCH 26TH! ALL Episodes are highlighted in some way but I gave recaps of: Ep.2 Lost in Love Ep.9 Rest is ResistanceEp.3 Put Down the Blunt & Walk Away from the WineEp.12 Behind Daciae’s Music & ProcessEp.1 Internalized Racism & Implicit BaisEp.10 The Professional imposter Ep.4 Feminists & Gender in the AcademyEp.5 The Fall of Critical Thought & the Rise of Anti-Trans Legislation Ep.8 Young, Insecure & Ambitious Support the show

In this episode, I speak with R&B singer/songwriter DACIAÉ (dah-see-ayy) about her process, her music, and the challenges she has faced. Listen in to find out what it takes to make music, her words of encouragement to any creative and what separates a good artist from a GREAT one. Listen to the full version of DACIAÉ's songs: On Apple Music or Spotify Follow her on Instagram @iamdaciayy or TikTok @daciayyy_ Please if you enjoyed the show, rate and comment on whatever platform you use to get your podcasts! Support the show

I warned y'all, I'm such a giggler! In this episode, I talk with Jailan Williams about his new beat tape The Resume. Later in our conversation, we talk the Migos, Roddy Rich, Nicki Minaj and more! Listen to The Resume and follow Jailan Williams (instabio.cc) Check out JusMusic Podcast: Listen to JusMusic Podcast Follow on Instagram @jusmusicpodcast Follow on Facebook (20+) Facebook Support the show

"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self." ~ May Sarton There's no better pleasure than the love for ones own company, humor, creativity, taste, opinions, integrity, so on and so forth. This is not a declaration of unconditional or total love... I have far to climb but the inner workings of me, baby I like that. haha I hope you've enjoyed this Tiny Awakening... maybe just for the opportunity to reflect on your own experiences of loneliness, joy, mistrust and trust in self... by your self. Support the show

In this episode Jesseca and I walk through our experiences with code switching, imposter syndrome, our longing for financial freedom and more! To check out The Imposter Test head over to my Ep.8 Young, Insecure & Ambitious: Navigating Imposter Syndrome (feat Kelsey Dixon). But Finish this episode first!!! Follow the podcast @tiny.awakenings & DM me topics you wanna hear. Support the show

Did I forget to mention there are professional coddlers... if you are in Charlotte, NC feel free to use this link - https://www.cuddlecomfort.com/professional-cuddlers/charlotte Social Media Accounts Mentioned in this episode: Nap Ministry - IG @napministry or their website Sky Cave Retreats - IG @skycaveretreats Tiny Awakenings - IG @tiny.awakenings Travel TikTok - @reaganalys Cuddle Sanctuary - IG @cuddlesantuary (as seen on The Bachelor) More Cuddle Puddle Resources: Hold Me AVL & Asheville Cuddle Collective http://holdmeavl.com/asheville-snuggle-party/http://holdmeavl.com/an-evening-of-sensual-snuggles/http://holdmeavl.com/therapist/Cuddle Party Event (around the U.S.) - https://cuddleparty.com/events/ Support the show

Personal reflections & initial reaction to Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey (recorded some time in May/June 23) Support the show

This episode is PEACE, it is resistance! Listen in as Nikita Burks-Hale, host of Headphones and Crayons, and I talk the 7 forms of rest, our right to rest and "being over doing". Book Recommendation: Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey ~ "... when you slowly begin to believe and understand your inherent worth, rest becomes possible in many ways." ~ "Release the shame you feel when resting. It does not belong to you." Support the show

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the burdens of white supremacy on the black psyche a.k.a the white man that whispers when we speak of limitations, excuse oppressive systems, glorify capitalism & deny ourselves rest. Support the show

In this episode I reflect on what it really means to mind my own business… to put me first in every area of my life. Getting down to the business of MY why? Support the show

In this episode, I am joined by Kelsey Dixon, a woman navigating her career, life and becoming. Listen in as we talk about imposter syndrome, salary negotiation, "relationship before task" and much more! Clance IP Scale: Click here to take The Impostor Test was developed to help individuals determine whether or not they have IP characteristics and, if so, to what extent they are suffering. Book Recommendation: The Imposter Syndrome: How to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud at Work, Build Your Confidence and Stop the Inner Critic by Phil Roberts Professional Personality Tests (mentioned during this episode): The Birkman Method /Assessment - measures personality characteristics that influence behaviors, motivations, and perceptions. This assessment focuses on helping companies build more effective teams, develop talent, and do better work. Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) - is a widely used and effective cross-culturally valid assessment for building cultural competence. This assessment seeks to facilitate personal growth and insight, as well as collective change, in ways that improve people's intercultural capacity and their efforts at bridging cultural differences. (reach out to me on LinkedIn if you'd like to take this assessment) The Clifton StrengthsFinder Assessment - Explain the ways you most naturally think, feel and behave. Research shows that people who know and use their Clifton Strengths are: - more engaged at work - more productive in their role - happier and healthier Support the show