Best Shirena, Tracey & Sasha Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating Men's Mental Health in Post-Pandemic Marriages 17:29

2d ago17:29

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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of men's mental health in the context of post-pandemic marriages. Our discussion explores the impact of previous traumas resurfacing during these times and offers valuable insights and advice from 3 behavioral health professionals. Topics include effective communication, supporting family dynamics, an…

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How to Honor Men: Navigating Dating and Mental Health 15:14

9d ago15:14

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This episode is focused on honoring men's mental health, particularly in the context of dating and relationships. As we approach Father's Day, we'll explore navigating dating during and post-COVID, while also addressing the impact of unresolved trauma on men's emotional well-being. Through professional insights and open discussions, we'll examine t…

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Man Up : Celebrating Men and Fatherhood – A Discussion on Mental Health, Dating, Marriage, and Fatherhood Post-COVID" 17:54

18d ago17:54

17:54

Over the next few weeks, we'll delve into topics surrounding men's mental health, guided by the perspectives of women. We'll discuss advice for men on navigating mental health, particularly in the context of dating during and after COVID-19. Additionally, we'll explore the dynamics of men in marriage and fatherhood, especially in the post-COVID era…

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Navigating Motherhood: Understanding and Addressing the Profound Impact of Stressors on Women’s Well-being and Family Dynamics 26:44

23d ago26:44

26:44

Certainly, the stressors associated with motherhood can profoundly impact a woman's experience and her ability to navigate her role as a mother. Similar to the effects of a pandemic or trauma, these stressors can affect communication, emotional well-being, and the overall dynamics within the family. It's crucial for mothers to recognize and address…

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Episode 61 Marriage & Mayhem-Navigating Relationship Challenges: Understanding the Impact of Stressors on Communication and Connection 26:21

1M ago26:21

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Stressors can definitely impact how we communicate and connect with our partners. Being able to recognize these shifts and actively work on our communication styles and vulnerability can greatly improve relationships, especially during challenging times like the transition out of a pandemic. Join us as two male mental health clinicians discuss tool…

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Episode 60 “Love Unveiled: Navigating the Modern Dating Scene as a Woman 34:14

1M ago34:14

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Jumping back into the dating scene post-pandemic can be a complex experience for women, especially if they are carrying unresolved trauma or stress from the pandemic or even from before. Male mental health professionals share insight how beneficial processing any unresolved trauma and building resilience is needed for a more positive dating experie…

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Episode 59 Ladies Night Out 28:35

2M ago28:35

28:35

My community resource center has taken the initiative to uplift women and provide valuable insights into various aspects of relationships, especially around Mother's Day. Hosting panels comprised of mental health professionals, married/single men and women allowing for a diverse range of perspectives on topics like communication, responsibility-sha…

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Beginning that Financial Wellness Journey 14:45

2M ago14:45

14:45

This episode offers insight and literature around financial resources to empower your own financial wellness journey.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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My Mind on My Money and My Money on My Mind 13:44

2M ago13:44

13:44

On this episode we discuss generational wealth and gain a better understanding of income (active vs. passive) to relieve financial stressors.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Money Mindset & Mental Health 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

On this episode the ladies continue the conversation around money, with the owners of the financial coaching business, Bleman’s Wellness. This episode explores the concept of budgeting and how childhood upbringings can impact our relationship with money.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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It's All About the Benjamins 21:41

2M ago21:41

21:41

On this episode the ladies explore ways that finances can impact our overall wellness (ie. stress, happiness, etc). Owners of “Bleman’s Wellness” (local financial coaching business) provides recommendations to setting realistic financial goals that can direct you towards financial freedom.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 54: ”Resting Your Wallet” 25:52

7M ago25:52

25:52

Do we really need that additional item or is it time to change up your emotional spending habits? This episode focuses on Emotional Spending, especially during the holiday season. What is Emotional Spending (aka "Retail Therapy")? When is it a problem? What are the causes and how can people manage it?…

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Episode 53 ”Fitting Rest & Relaxation on Your Plate for the Holidays” 23:28

7M ago23:28

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Filling up your plate with various foods on Thanksgiving can be a time of flavorful satisfaction and content. However, filling up your plate with various tasks in your everyday life, without rest and relaxation, can be quite the opposite. Join the ladies as they discuss different components of "Rest and Relaxation" to support your overall wellbeing…

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Episode 52 ”What’s On Your Plate?” Encore 24:00

7M ago24:00

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This episode continues to discuss beliefs and behaviors about rest & relaxation. During this episode the ladies focus on an activity meant to guide individuals in visualizing the complexities of their roles/responsibilities by answering the question "What's On My Plate?" The ladies discuss how this activity and visual tool can guide more realistic …

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Episode 51: ”What’s On Your Plate?” 24:03

8M ago24:03

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This episode continues to discuss beliefs and behaviors about rest & relaxation. During this episode the ladies focus on an activity meant to guide individuals in visualizing the complexities of their roles/responsibilities by answering the question "What's On My Plate?" The ladies discuss how this activity and visual tool can guide more realistic …

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Episode 50: Expectations around Resting and Relaxing 16:06

8M ago16:06

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What does rest and relaxation mean to you? What beliefs and behaviors have you witnessed in your life (growing up) about resting? During this episode we discuss physical symptoms that can develop when our body is overworked. We (briefly) discuss the impact that core values can have on your ideas of rest.…

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Episode 49: ”I Got It From My Momma” Recap’. 13:18

8M ago13:18

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This episode summarizes key points around beauty, core beliefs and how these concepts transcend into adulthood. The ladies also introduce an upcoming workshop geared at processing "Momma Drama". Embracing certain core beliefs and leaving others 'behind'.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 48: ”I Got It From My Momma”: Panel Discussion #2 (Core Beliefs & Beauty) 34:52

8M ago34:52

34:52

This episode continues interviewing individuals to explore how narratives around BEAUTY impact their self-esteem and how they carry themselves. Individuals become transparent as they share healthy and 'toxic' traits they have gotten from their mothers, and disclose ways that they are becoming aware of 'unhealthy (generational) behaviors'. What have…

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Episode 47: ”I Got It From My Momma”: Panel Discussion (Core Beliefs & Beauty) 27:54

9M ago27:54

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Summary: This episode interviews four individuals and explores how their experiences have influenced their understanding of BEAUTY. We discuss various aspects that impact a person's understanding of beauty, including: societal influences , 'verbal affirmations', 'insults (backhanded statements)', religious/spiritual-beliefs and caregiver relationsh…

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Episode 46: ”I Got It From My Momma”: Core Beliefs and Beauty 36:06

9M ago36:06

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What have been some statements you have heard about beauty? What do you remember hearing from your parents/caregivers about beauty or ‘how you are supposed to look’? What did you have to wear to get compliments from peers and/or caregivers? This episode begins an intimate discussion around how a person's core beliefs are formed... and the focal poi…

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Episode 45: A Final Key to a BETTER Version of Me (Part 3) 28:38

9M ago28:38

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This episode finalizes the conversation around Social Emotional Learning (S.E.L) by discussing the last component: Responsible Decision Making. Tracey, Sasha and Shirena use relevant examples to explore ways that responsible decision making skills are important in parenting, professional spaces and within personal relationships. Sasha offers ways t…

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Episode 44: ’Tappin-in’ to a BETTER Version of Me (Part 2) 24:49

9M ago24:49

24:49

This episode continues the discussion around Social Emotional Learning (S.E.L) by discussing two additional components: Social Awareness and (fostering) Relationships. Tracey, Sasha and Shirena use relevant examples to explore ways that social awareness and relationships are important in parenting, professional spaces and within personal relationsh…

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Episode 43: Tapping-in to a BETTER Version of Me 34:29

9M ago34:29

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Welcome Back!! This episode uses 'real life' examples to understand why Social Emotional Learning (S.E.L) has become a focal point within school systems, and how these skills transcend into adulthood to support personal well-being and healthy relationships. Tracey, Sasha and Shirena explore ways that two components of social-emotional skills (self-…

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Episode 42: Meet a third voice of Just Me Therapy (Podcast) 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

27:27

Tracey Moore and Chisa Pennix-Brown have an intimate conversation around how her military service prepared her for working with couples, how to resolve marital stressors, and her perspective on individual vs. couples counseling.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 41: Meet a second voice of Just Me Therapy (Podcast) 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

30:51

Shirena Smith and Chisa Pennix-Brown have an intimate conversation around 'maternal health', 'welcoming hardships', 'moving through life's process' and her favorite episode from the podcast!By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 40: Meet a voice of Just Me Therapy (Podcast) 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

27:05

Sasha Giles and Chisa Pennix-Brown have an intimate conversation around 'happiness', 'fear of missing out (FOMO)', emotional after-shocks of COVID-19, and how to know when YOU are ready for therapy?By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 39: Are your resolutions for YOU or for OTHERS? 18:59

1+ y ago18:59

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This episode reviews the strengths and pitfalls of setting resolutions that are 'specific' vs. 'vague'. What works best for your life at this time? Gain insights into how to cultivate goals that YOU feel comfortable with!By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 38: ”Accountability, Resolution and Growth...This Year!” 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

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By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 37: POV: 2023...”New Year...New Me”? 26:23

1+ y ago26:23

26:23

This episode discusses the 'functions' and 'fumbles' of New Year Resolutions. The ladies discuss valuable steps and realistic expectations around setting new year resolutions, and techniques around how to get to them (ie. Word of the Year, Vision Boards, Spiritual Energy, etc). Listen in to gain tips for setting a foundation for your manifestation …

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Episode 36: How to Care for that Empty Chair (over the holidays) 26:55

1+ y ago26:55

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Is there a timeframe for how long we should grieve? What is the correct way to honor someone over the holidays? How do we 'check-in' with one another and honor loved ones who have passed? Do we sulk or do we celebrate? During this episode, we discuss how to care for our feelings, and the 'empty chair' that has been created due to the passing of a l…

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Episode 35: How to CONTROL your Grief & Loss (over the Holidays) 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

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This episode discusses how human beings try to manage feelings of grief and loss over the holidays. Are you managing your grief and loss or is it managing you? Grief and loss can be felt from various events that take place in our lives, but a conscious shift in perspective can be helpful in how you manage those emotions over the holidays.…

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Episode 34: Are You Showin’ Up or Showin’ Out (Intergenerational trauma through the holiday season) 54:09

1+ y ago54:09

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This LIVE episode offers coping skills to 'make it through a holiday meal' without SHOWIN' OUT. Gain valuable insight around ways of coping with inter-generational trauma during the holidays. Coping skills include: setting boundaries with a particular family member, arranging exit plans, focusing on the present, changing your mindset and checking y…

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Episode 33: Am I ’Saving Face’ or ’Showing Out’? (Inter-generational Trauma continued) 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

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This episode discusses how comments, behaviors and expectations can cause people to 'show-up' or 'show-out', for the holidays. Holiday gatherings can be stressful when they elicit uncomfortable memories. Do you know your triggers? Do you know your body's response to stress? Do you know your unhealthy behaviors? What will help you 'show-up' instead …

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Episode 32: Patterns of the Past Weighing You Down in the Present (Intergenerational Trauma) 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

This episode continues to discuss inter-generational trauma (emotional responses to adverse events) using examples of how behaviors and thoughts are passed down. Sometimes we learn things without awareness; increase your awareness and EMPOWER your generational legacy.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 31: Baggage From the Past Showing Up in the Present 23:39

1+ y ago23:39

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This episode explains various types of intergenerational trauma (ie. historical, collective and generational) and provides examples of how these deep rooted nuances may show up in your life.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 30: Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

This episode discusses the trials and tribulations of taking care of loved ones while still finding space to take care of yourself.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 29: Supports for Every Layer of Your Journey: Mental Health and Breast Cancer Awareness 34:17

1+ y ago34:17

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This episode discusses supports available for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. Listen to Nora Jones, President of the Greensboro Chapter of the Sisters Network, share information about resources and opportunities to expand a person's social supports.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 28: Peeling Back Individual Layers of Breast Cancer 43:31

1+ y ago43:31

43:31

This episode interview's the 2020 UNCG Homecoming Queen who survived Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Listen, as she shares intimate stories centering around emotions, collective support, and a personal journey towards post traumatic growth!By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 27: Breast Cancer and Mental Health Awareness 34:11

1+ y ago34:11

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This episode discusses the bereavement process of a breast cancer diagnosis, 'mental health survival' and the importance of a strong support system (emotional, practical, tangible, advocacy).By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 26: Acknowledging Burn-Out While Returning Back to School 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

This episode discusses three components of 'burn-out' that students, faculty, staff and administrators experience as they return to school.This episode includes insight from academic professionals from the primary level to the collegiate level. Gain insight around how to manage your own burn-out, while still building resiliency within our students.…

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Episode 25: Participating in YOUR child’s academic success 43:25

2y ago43:25

43:25

This episode discusses three behaviors a caregiver can perform to ACTIVELY support their child with academic success. Learn how to build consistent behaviors to create healthy routines, demonstrate engagement, and utilize social supports in effective ways.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Fostering Powerful Relationships 58:13

2y ago58:13

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In this LIVE recording, the Ladies define 'healthy relationships', and identify elements to creating healthy relationships including: expectations, values/beliefs, conflict resolution and communication. The Ladies also discuss ways of creating healthy relationships in professional environments.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 24: Managing `Back to School Stress’ for Faculty, Staff and Administration. 35:41

2y ago35:41

35:41

Listen to a school administrator's perspective (Coach Brown) around stressors that faculty, staff and administrators experience as the youth return to school. Gain insight on how an athletic coach manages stress as the youth return to school!By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 23: Back to School’ Stress for the Youth 28:39

2y ago28:39

28:39

This episode discusses what stress looks like for children, teens and young adults as they return to school. We also discuss ways caregivers and other teachers can support children through stressful situations.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 22: BIPOC Mental Health Awareness: Back to School (Part 2) 27:25

2y ago27:25

27:25

In this episode we continue a conversation around BIPOC mental health and ways that stress can appear in children, teens and young adults, as they return to school.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 21: The Importance of Mental Wellness for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) (Part 1) 34:34

2y ago34:34

34:34

In this episode we discuss the importance of mental wellness for BIPOC individuals and our communities. We dive into reasons why mental health disparities are drastically different in BIPOC communities and how YOU can change it.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 20: ”Black Maternal Mental Health” (Part 2) 28:41

2y ago28:41

28:41

This episode continues the discussion around ways women can manage their mental health to support the health of their babies.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 19: ”Black Maternal Mental Health Week” (Part 1) 22:18

2y ago22:18

22:18

This episode shines light on the importance of black maternal mental health.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 18: Love Doesn’t Hurt But Expectations Do 34:04

2y ago34:04

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In this episode, we discuss how unreasonable expectations can negatively impact our relationships and cause our minds to mis-interpret 'which one hurts the most'.By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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Episode 17: Expectations within Relationships (Part 3) 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Join us as we discuss what 'expectations' look like within different relationships. How do unspoken, unmet and unreasonable expectations look in different relationships?By Shirena, Tracey & Sasha

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