Zarrin blessed the podcast with her stories and gifts of poetry, comedy, creativity. Below are links to her and her resources: Open mic event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/798030941027?aff=oddtdtcreator BOOK: https://www.blurb.com/b/11872942-color-me-haiku-coloring-book Color Me Haiku Coloring Book: Color Away Stress: One Haiku at a Time https://a.co/d/g414n05

2024 is all about re-births! We discuss the courage and excitement around starting over!

We discuss what it’s like to go on a sobriety journey. Singer Ari Lennox shared that she had been sober for 365 days and this motivated me to start my sobriety journey. Whether you’re doing a Dry January or just continuing to be sober or THINKING about giving up a substance, this episode is for you! Link to app mentioned: https://apps.apple.com/app/id672904239

Being single is a journey. Being married is not a destination! Sis don’t settle book- I'm reading Summary of Faith Jenkins's Sis, Don't Settle on Everand. Check it out: https://www.everand.com/book/571693605

We discuss why everybody won’t be your best friend and that’s okay!

Healing chronic pain video: https://youtu.be/kYK7utae7Cg?si=7ND3QuiLvByI28Fl

I discuss the benefits I have reaped from quitting my corporate job. It’s not ALL roses and butterflies, but it sure is better! Mentioned in episode: Guidebook to the Unknown: A Journal for Anxious Minds Listen Free to Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith with a Free Trial.

Guest Details: Kim Singleton Instagram @singsing2000 Link in bio- link to podcast Aalbc.com We discuss her book - I love My People. Changing the narrative and embracing Black excellence is what Kim brings to the conversation. VERY enlightening!

We discuss LaKisha’s story as she healed through and survived a stroke. LaKisha is an Poet who paints her story with words. Link to Author and her work below: https://www.amazon.com/author/lakishamaxey https://a.co/d/1QrM1MY IG: @lovebecomesherwords

Guest : Keva (IG- @_lovekeva) We discuss the importance of putting yourself and your kids in therapy!!

The partner you want is out there. The job you want is out there. The house you want is out there. The car you desire is out there. The friendship you want is out there!! We discuss finding a new job, therapist, and dating!!

Resources mentioned I'm listening to Out of the Fog: Moving From Confusion to Clarity… on Scribd. Check it out: https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/400597478 Black Girls Heal Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6hZgbceniZIBw38dHYkrDd?si=3Pt9ah-LS--32wGmW7mnFw Poem by Angelina X Infatuation

We discuss what social anxiety is and how to cope with it. Coping skills mentioned: Guided meditation https://insig.ht/OLG8lSMogAb I'm listening to The Mountain is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage… on Scribd. Check it out: https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/462795679

We discuss the book Codependency No More and great nuggets learned in therapy!

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We discuss Brianna Weist book “When You’re Ready This is How you Heal” chapter about the 10 ways you know you’ve made progress. HINT: They are NOT what you think!

We discuss why it’s okay to demote friends and it’s okay to see how people treat you and decide if you want to take part in that. Tik tok about letting go: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRTsds5L/ Book: When you’re ready this is How you Heal by Brianna Weist Insight timer app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id337472899

We discuss how I came to the decision of quitting my second job. We talk about ways to eliminate stress within your environment. Resources mentioned: CBT podcast- https://spotify.link/uFrsKuXJTyb Working multiple jobs episode- https://spotify.link/XFF9uzzKTyb https://spotify.link/z4wzICBKTyb

On this episode we discuss hope to cope with anxiety and bad days. I share with y’all a solo trip I went on and ways I have incorporated a thought journal into my life!

We discuss how to process grief, sadness, anger, and frustration.