The psychology of revenge is the study of the mental processes and motivation behind seeking retaliation for a percieved wrong. This episodes explore and explains the negative emotions associated with vengence, alternative interventions and triump in overcoming the need to seek revenge What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Feeling not good enough is more common than you would think. Influenced by many factors and experiences. This episode empowers the listener on how to effectively deal with negative thoughts and recognize inner strength. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Betrayal involves the act of someone violating your trust in them. This episode of discusses acts of betrayal and the emotional sequela. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Most everyone has experienced a fleeting feeling of loneliness on occasion. Transient loneliness is a short-term, fleeting feeling of loneliness. Chronic loneliness is generally correlated with negative effects. The holidays are a lonely time of year for many. Perhaps this is due to a lack of connection, distress, relationship quality, FOMO on social media, and so much more. This episode examines the impact of emotional loneliness and what to do next. Recognize your feelings and plan ah...

This is time of year is when conflict may come to a head...with our friends, family, at work, and in so many other areas. Conflict arises out of poor communication. It is driven by emotions and personal experience. As the Holiday seasons create time for family gathering it is important to be aware of personal triggers, and stressors that can contribute to conflict. Positivity in communication is key when dealing with difficult relationships especially around the holiday season w...

It is the human experience to worry. Starting in childhood and continuing through out the life cycle, we tend to anticipate future events. Worry is caused by the anticipation of future negative events. This podcast addresses the physical and emotional impact of a prolonged feeling of uneasiness and worries. Learn strategies we discuss to manage your worry and create positivity for your well-being. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practiti...

Common to everyone is the need to feel love and a sense of connection. This episode brings into awareness how physical changes and interpersonal events can place a strain on relationships. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Celebrating 30 Episodes of What Should I Do Next! This dynamic episode addresses the importance of examining our inner strengths and overall well being. You can realize you have to look at your spiritual being to get you through times of stress. Reflect on your accomplishments. Be a role model to your children both spiritually and with how you handle life's challenges. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Beha...

Envy may negatively affect the closeness and satisfaction of interpersonal and family relationships. Those unpleasant feelings can be either motivators or give someone malicious intent or resentment. Envy or jealously has origins in low self esteem. There is typically a strong dislike or hatred. It could result in bullying, cyber-bulling and other negative behaviors. It can be a very unhealthy feeling...also affecting one's physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. This podcas...

Quality of life is a relative term using health, financial status and position as indicators of a good life. Today, societal disarray, economic challenges and personal stressors cause us to redefine "the good life." By having a positive outlook, managing stressors, and doing what you love, your quality of life can be greatly improved. We have to learn to have joy, faith, hope, peace, and belief in a higher being to help us improve our quality of life. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Ho...

The foundation of any system provides structure, and support. This applies to family, educational, judicial and political systems. In this episode we will closely look at the political system and how political parties came to be. The history and ideology of the various parties have evolved over time. They are now disturbing the foundations of society. We have to have politicians who believe in the foundations of our country and do what is right, not what is prescribed by their po...

Everyone is stressed. There's lots of emotional sadness and pain out there. Is emotional pain considered depression? Fatigue, low energy and other physiologic factors could be signs of depression on top of emotional pain. Transient heartache from loss is normal. Violent behavior, self-harm and emotional breakdown has become more prevalent due to unaddressed and sustained emotional pain. This is most notable in youth and young adults. This episode sheds light on interve...

Children have fears. This is normal. Expression or communication of these fears often are expressed with behavioral manifestations. This brief conversation with Lola can be enlightening for parents and educators. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Disappointment is inevitable. A strong hold is a powerful event that detains you from moving forward emotionally. A strong hold feeling causes us to feel regret, sadness, anger, bitterness, or loss. The greater the disparity, the greater the disappointment. It happens when you consider what might have been. Prolonged disappointment can cause a sustained period of melancholy. This episode identifies the strong holds and the impact on interpersonal relationships and attainment of l...

Danielle L, Williams, Esquire, addresses the impact of family disruption. Drugs, Early Unwed Pregnancy, Gun Violence, Gangs, Crimes, and Educational Failures are all factors which contribute to the breakdown of marriage and family. It has also significantly impacted to the emotional wellbeing in children and youth, early criminal behavior in teens and academic failure. Poverty, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health become an outcome of these disruptions. This has a huge impact ...

Social Media has become a large part of most people's lives. Typically how people use social media platforms is to communicate their interests, ideas, accomplishments and opinions. Unfortunately, social media is also used to express hate, intent to hurt, and prejudice. This is toxic from a personal, professional, and, potentially, a financial perspective. Here's what to do next: It's important to always think about the consequences before you post and be careful about...

Family memories, traditions, and connections help fortify the family unit. They also impart values and connectedness within the extended family, including cousins, siblings, aunts, uncles, etc. Loss of loved ones, work obligations, and generational considerations have disrupted continuation of traditions. Work, stress, finances, technology, politics, and so much more can also change traditions for a variety of reasons. This episode empowers listeners to reflect, reconnect and res...

Today's there's excessive stress in the world and in life! Stress is a feeling of emotional pain and pressure. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way you respond to stress, however, makes a a big difference to your overall well being. This episode empowers listeners to overcome their anxiety despite life's stressors. If you find yourself overwhelmed, check yourself and take inventory of where your stress level is. Try to remove yourself from the stressful situat...

Throughout the life cycle we assume different roles and inherit different responsibilities. All of these roles and responsibilities create different challenges. Listen as we discuss status changes with Dorothy Dickens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She enlightens us with an overview of emotional, economic and interpersonal challenges associated with an inevitable status changes that she went through. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner...

Do you suffer from low self-esteem? Self Concept is derived from our self value, self image and a self ideal (think of this as thoughts of future accomplishment) Poor self-esteem has a significant impact on our emotional well being. It may manifest as self-sabotaging behavior such as alcohol and drug use, promiscuity, and others. This episode includes past guests who share their personal experiences and provide interventions to promote self-worth. One clear factor which plays into the self-es...