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Welcome to All Things Authentic - the remixed season! This is a weekly conversation that dives into the depths of our authentic selves by examining the connections between society, culture, and psychology. Join the hosts, Dr. Vernessa, a licensed marriage and family therapist, professor, and author, and Dr. Akilah, a psychologist and professor, as they explore significant cultural topics through a psychological perspective to offer insight and understanding into human behavior. Join us for e ...
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We all have inner work to do. Real Life Real Faith is an opportunity to connect with Cheryl and her guests as they take you on a journey to help you become your authentic self.Whether you need help goal setting, developing coping skills, or connecting with a power greater than yourself Cheryl is here to walk with you on your path to personal transformation. Get inspired with her weekly show that let's you become an active participant or just sit back and glean from the messages delivered.
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65. Hustle & Grind or Soft Life Era? Which is Better?
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In this episode as we discuss our societal tendency to over-work, push the boundaries of burn out, and why most of us are still hustling for our worth. Are you too, trying to find the balance of grinding and a soft life? If so, this conversation is for you! New episodes of the show are released every Thursday. You can find episode clips on YouTube,…
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64. Protecting Your Peace During Stressful Times
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How do you protect your peace, especially during stressful times? We are over-exposed to violence and trauma within our society, making it harder than ever for us to truly protect our peace. In this episode, we discuss how to identify if our peace is disrupted and how to truly be intentional about preserving our peace. During such a heightened time…
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Our society is obsessed with weight and bodies, and this is a huge issue! We too, become obsessed with this within ourselves and for others as well. It is time for us to start embracing the true essence of our body and reject this obsession that society forces on us. New episodes of the show are released every Thursday. You can find episode clips o…
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Should we truly believe in soulmates or is there more we should be looking for when we seek relationships? In this week's episode, we discuss the realities of dating in today’s culture, but also the potential ways that we might contribute to the difficulties. Hear about the reality of a soulmate and what it means to truly make lasting relationships…
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Is validation actually a negative thing? We hear so much about seeking validation from others and the negative aspects of that. But what if we told you that there may actually be some helpful aspects of validation. Tune in to hear the layers of validation that can actually help enhance our authenticity. New episodes of the show are released every T…
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Do you love gossip? We can admit, we love a good tea spill! But what makes us drawn to gossip? In this episode, we discuss how gossip is so ingrained in our society and we question if there are actually benefits to gossip through the lens of psychology. Tune in now for the tea! New episodes of the show are released every Thursday. You can find epis…
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Do you believe in manifestation? In this episode, we discuss the realness of manifestation that often gets overlooked. Discussing the reality of manifestation can bring us closer to our hearts desires and prepares us for what is truly in store when we practice manifestation. Join in on the conversation to find out if we can truly manifest our lives…
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Nostalgia feels so good! This episode topic was inspired by recent nostalgic moments in media that made us reflect on why nostalgia feels so good. We discuss these recent events in the media and share our own personal associations with nostalgia. Nostalgia takes you on a trip down memory lane, and we definitely went on our own amazing journey of no…
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Welcome to All Things Authentic - the remixed season! This is a weekly conversation that dives into the depths of our authentic selves by examining the connections between society, culture, and psychology. Join the hosts, Dr. Vernessa, a licensed marriage and family therapist, professor, and author, and Dr. Akilah, a psychologist, and professor, as…
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Our lives are filled with so much change and new phases. Think about the phases you’ve been through, marriage, relationships, parenthood, career changes, different roles. Have you thought about if your identity has changed throughout these phases? This week I am joined by Dr. Akilah Reynolds, a licensed psychologist, and we discuss how to navigate …
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56. Finding Your Voice Through Holistic Healing
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Has your trauma taken away your voice? This week I am joined by Rachel Robinson, a victim rights attorney who incorporates holistic healing into her work. We discuss this concept of holistic healing and how this healing can provide our inner child with what we need on this journey, which is our voice! Rachel discusses her own story of healing, how …
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I am entering chapter 35! In this episode, I open up about my journey, what I have valued during this time in my life, and I offer you some helpful reminders of what you should also honor within yourself. I feel a new era that I am entering and I encourage you to embrace your current era or the one you are authentically trying to enter. Connect wit…
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How does stress show up in your life? This week I am joined by Jenn Fredericks, a Prosilience Coach, and she challenges the idea of what stress is and what we truly mean when we say "I'm stressed!" In this conversation, we invite you to deconstruct what stress is and release the tendency to wear stress as a badge of honor. Let's change our relation…
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Have you thought about the impact our culture has on our authenticity? Culture is a huge piece of who we are, how we show up, and can impact our sense of belonging. This week I am joined by Dr. Londyn Miller, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and we discuss the layers of culture and how it may impact our ability to be true to who we are. Su…
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Our body has an incredible way of storing our trauma. Some of this trauma we are aware of, but some can also be unconscious. The difficult thing is when this past trauma starts to resurface later on in our lives. This week, I am joined by Nadene van der Linden, an Australian Clinical Psychologist, who shares her own story of how trauma resurfaced i…
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What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy? This week, I am joined by Candace Oblesgy, the program director for Fluence Trainings Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) certificate program and a licensed professional counselor. She provides rich education about KAP and will hopefully answer any questions you may have wondered. The face of therapy is changing…
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Happy New Year! What is your word or theme for the year? With all the goals and intentions for the year, what prevents us from that feeling of failure if we have a setback. I believe the answer to this is joy! In this episode I discuss what the true definition of joy is, the benefits, why it is important, and how we create it. Tune in now as you pr…
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How do you repair your sense of self when it has been damaged? We all are on different journeys when it comes to our sense of self, especially when we have been through some very damaging events and situations. But there is hope to repair who you are, how you feel, and how you show up for yourself. I am joined by Navi Bliss, who shares her amazing …
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Holidays, matching pajamas, and loneliness? If you’re wondering how these all intersect, you will want to tune in for this episode with Meghan Ashley, Licensed professional counselor. We discuss this aspect of loneliness within our society, how this heightens during the holidays, and what specific triggers may impact you during this time, hence, th…
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How does your trauma impact the holiday season? The holiday season can be a complicated and painful time for many individuals. It triggers difficult feelings and also triggers the past trauma we have experienced. This episode, I am joined by Denise Bard, a childhood trauma survivor, who uses her story to inspire others to continue on their healing …
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Shame is that persistent voice that tells us that we are not enough. How loud is this voice for you? Shame impacts our authenticity and takes away from our joy. We must start recognizing how it shows up and begin releasing its hold on our life. This week, Latoya Stewart, licensed clinical social worker, joins in on this powerful conversation around…
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How much do you trust yourself? Most of us are consumed with a ton of self-doubt, which makes it difficult to fully build that trust within the self. This week I am joined by Rebecca Thomas, who helps individuals reclaim their power, live intentionally, and gain a trust in self that helps you find a grounded confidence. You will not be perfect duri…
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What are you grateful for this season? I hope you include yourself! We often overlook the importance of gratitude towards ourselves, but this is a fundamental part of our mindset that we need. Tune in to this episode to get helpful reminders of how we can operate from self-gratitude and why this is so important. Connect with me: www.drvernessarober…
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43. The Difference Between Your #Bestlife and Authentic Life
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Are you living your best life or a bliss life? In this episode, we discuss exactly what this bliss life is and what it means when we feel we may be living our best life, but still feel like something is missing. I am joined by the founder of the Bliss Life CEO, Lori Tybon, and she shares her inspiring story that will make you too, feel like you can…
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What is your clutter costing you? As we grow closer to the end of the year, you might be starting to think about organizing and decluttering. If not, this episode will have you reflecting on the clutter and organization in your life and how it may impact you. I am joined by professional organizer, Robyn Reynolds, who discusses exactly what our clut…
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41. Embracing Your Journey & New Chapters
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I am excited for a new season of the podcast, which represents a new chapter. Have you thought about the chapter or era you are currently in, or the one that you are entering? Some of us make sense of our changes through naming chapters in our lives, and some of us are not quite sure. Wherever you fall in this category, we are all usually striving …
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40. Using Human Design to Learn About Self
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Do you still struggle with answering the question of Who am I? This is still a hard question for a lot of us, but luckily there is a tool that can help you identify more of who you are. To help me wrap up season 2, I am joined by Kristi H. Sullivan, a human design expert, who will share some amazing insights about Human Design. She also sheds light…
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What does alignment mean to you? Finding alignment in our lives can be difficult, and even more difficult when we continue to stray away from our authentic self. This week, I discuss the importance of alignment and how it helps create a sense of peace in our lives. I encourage you with reminders and tips to help you engage in goals, desires, and re…
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We all desire to embrace our authenticity, but why is this so hard for us? There are actually emotional, biological, and social reasons that impact our ability to be our authentic selves. Join me and Mark Meyer, psychotherapist and author of The Art of Being Authentic, as we discuss these factors and how to break through them. Tune in now so you ca…
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How often does self-sabotage come into your life? For a lot of us, it is daily. We have these big ways of self-sabotaging, but also smaller ways that impact us every day. This week, Donna Brooks, therapist, and author, is back on the show to discuss ways in which we self-sabotage and how we finally decide to get out of our own way. Join in now in t…
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Oh perfectionism, our own worst enemy! How does perfectionism show up in your life? Join me for part 2 with Amy Green Smith as we discuss perfectionism in detail: how it shows up, why it may exist, and most importantly, how do we get rid of this desire? The good news is, perfection doesn’t exist, but the bad news is, most of us do not accept that a…
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It's time to peel back the layers of people pleasing! This week, I am joined by Amy Green Smith, a life coach and courageous communication expert, who shares all about the roots of our people pleasing and how to overcome these tendencies, while also giving ourselves compassion as to why they exist. Join in on this conversation now! Connect with me:…
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Our mindset is a powerful thing! Is your mindset becoming a barrier for you? If so, you do not want to miss this episode. This week, I am joined by Stephanie Hyland, a Certified Mindset & Empowerment coach, and we discuss how we can tap into the power of our mindset in a more positive way. We discuss intentionality, action, and the importance of be…
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Are trauma responses impacting your everyday life? We often feel that a trauma response is an isolated response, but during this episode, I provide insight into how trauma responses can be a part of our coping, a part of our relationships, and a part of how we interact with the world. I dive into the responses of fight, flight, freeze, and fawning.…
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What is no longer serving you? We hear this so much, but what does this mean and how does this apply to your life? This week I am discussing the major areas of life that this may apply, explaining why we might feel this way, and discussing ways to help you finally take steps to releasing what is no longer serving you. Join in on this conversation s…
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What have you done to truly build your self-confidence? Confidence is something we talk about so much in society, but we don’t ever go into the depth of what this actually looks like to build up our confidence. This week I am joined by intimacy coach and relationship expert, Shamaree Brissett, and we discuss in depth how our confidence manifests an…
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30. Living Life Authentically on Your Terms
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Are you living a life based on other’s expectations, or are you truly creating your authentic life? Sometimes it is difficult for us to realize that we are settling for life versus creating our authentic life. This week, I am joined by Yaminah Mitchell, who passionately helps others show up for themselves and show up for their dreams. We discuss wh…
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29. Why You Should Stop Hustling for Your Worth
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Are you hustling for your worth? Maybe you’ve been on a journey to find it, or you feel once you reach a goal your worth will be granted. Well, the good news is, you do not have to hustle for your worth! I am joined by Stephanie McPhearson, a worthiness coach and chef, and we discuss the importance of being grounded in your worth. Join in now on th…
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28. The Impact of Authenticity on Mental Health
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Your authenticity impacts everything, especially your mental health. Our inability to freely be authentic will continue to impact our mental health and well-being. In this episode, I share what gets in the way of our authenticity, how this impacts our mental health, and how you can take steps toward your authentic self. You deserve to create an aut…
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What relationship do you have with your body and how does this impact your authenticity? Your relationship with your body matters! I am joined by Olesha Haskett, a healer, educator, and published photographer. We discuss how our relationship with our body impacts us and why it’s important to shift this relationship so that we can step into embracin…
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Who Am I? This is often the most difficult question to answer. Do you know how you would answer this question? If not, this episode is especially for you! I am joined by Tina Anderson, an intuitive counselor and author of UnChaos Yourself. We discuss why this question is so important to answer, and we help you learn where to start when answering th…
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25. Therapy Tips & Inside Information from a Therapist
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I am starting off Mental Health Awareness Month discussing all things related to therapy! I am giving you the inside scoop and tips from the perspective of a therapist. I’ll help answer what the therapy process is like, what are the benefits, why we need it, and how you can find the best fit. Join me in this important conversation so you can be ins…
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How is shame holding you, hostage? This week, I am joined by self-love and transformational coach Jelisha Jones. We discuss how shame shows up in our lives and hinders important aspects of our authenticity. Learn how to break free from shame by tapping into your self-love and your worth so that you can finally step into a more liberated and authent…
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What if I told you that you can’t always rely on your coping skills? Coping has the ability to be both helpful and hindering. Join me as I launch into Season 2 helping you decipher between coping and healing. We must actively reflect on the type of coping we are doing and also acknowledge the healing or lack thereof. Join me in this important conve…
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23. The Reality of Pregnancy and Postpartum
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There is a specific narrative around pregnancy and postpartum, and a huge piece of this narrative is not discussed. This week, I am joined by Iliamari Vazquez Houston, a trauma therapist who specializes in postpartum journeys. We discuss the honest & vulnerable parts of pregnancy and postpartum. Not the parts that are glorified, but the parts that …
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21. Trauma Series: Addressing Intergenerational Trauma
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Have you ever reflected on the patterns that exist within your family? Why do patterns often repeat generationally? This week, I am joined again by Donna Brooks, licensed therapist, who shares her powerful story and helps us understand what intergenerational trauma is and the impacts it can have on families and individuals. We have a lot of unlearn…
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20. Trauma Series: Liberating Ourselves from Trauma
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What would it feel like to be liberated from your trauma? This episode continues the trauma series and dives into what healing and liberation can look like. This week, I am joined by Jake De La Hoya, a trauma-focused therapist, who discusses the helpful ways to address our trauma and how liberating ourselves can propel us into our full authentic se…
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19. Trauma Series: What We Don't Discuss About Trauma
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What are the true impacts of trauma? We often discuss parts of how trauma can impact us, but there are some key details that we often do not discuss enough. Trauma greatly impacts our view of self, and our core beliefs, and can change how our body reacts and responds to things around us. In this episode, Dr. LaCourtney Setzer, trauma warrior therap…
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18. Trauma Series: How to Break the Silence Around Trauma
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How impactful is the silence of trauma? Maintaining silence around trauma is huge within society and families, but so harmful to us. This week, I am joined by Elizabeth Fisher Good, who is a pioneer in the anti-sex trafficking movement. We discuss the impacts of trauma with no words and how we can start normalizing these hard conversations. There i…
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17. How our Inner Child Impacts Relationships
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Relationships can be the most rewarding and challenging parts of our lives. We not only enter relationships within our present form, but our inner child is also present. Do you recognize your inner child and how it shows up in relationships? This week, I am joined by relationship coach, Leonard Sturdivant, and we discuss how our inner child shows u…
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