Normalizing Conversations about Mental Illness
Release Date: 10/10/2024
Growth & Being Mishandled
My Feelings Over Tea Podcast
This episode dives into the kind of growth that happens when you stop letting yourself be mishandled. Dr. NaKaisha explores how mental health awareness becomes a compass that can support you in noticing what drains you, what strengthens you, and what no longer deserves access to your peace. This is an episode that is super powerful, thought-provoking, and a real conversation about choosing yourself with intention, honoring your boundaries, and staying rooted in who you truly are. Growth is reclamation and it is also an evolution. As you engage in this episode, be reminded why you are worth...
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Values: Escaping Emotional Whiplash One Value at a Time
My Feelings Over Tea Podcast
In this energizing episode, Dr. NaKaisha dives deep into the power of personal values. Values are our guiding principles that shape our choices, protect our peace, and steer us through emotional storms. When we ignore our internal GPS, we invite mental health gremlins like shame, burnout, and emotional whiplash to take the wheel. But, as we align with what truly matters, clarity and resilience will follow. This episode will explore ways in which values impact our mental health, relationships, and personal growth, with practical tips to realign and recharge. So, tune in for laughter, insight,...
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Reclaiming You: The Cost of Self-Neglect
My Feelings Over Tea Podcast
Have you ever felt like you have vanished beneath the weight of roles, routines, and responsibilities? This episode dives deep into the quiet epidemic of self-neglect. How do we lose ourselves in the shuffle and what does it takes to find our way back? Join Dr. NaKaisha for self-reflection, bold truths, and an exploratory journey as to the power of reclaiming your identity, joy, and worth. Because healing begins when you choose you. As Audre Lorde reminds us, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” Tune in, get inspired, and start your journey back to the...
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Back to School Nostalgia
My Feelings Over Tea Podcast
As the back-to-school season rolls in, some of us may feel a familiar tug of nostalgia. In this episode, Dr. NaKaisha explores how revisiting back to school memories can actually boost mental health. From the emotional warmth of childhood routines to the bittersweet reflection on growth, nostalgia is not just sentimental, but, it can also be therapeutic. Learn how remembering can spark resilience, foster optimism, and even inspire positive change, even through the challenges going back to school may bring for some. Whether you are a parent prepping lunchboxes, a student stepping into new...
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The Year of Firsts
My Feelings Over Tea Podcast
Life after a significant loss or transition, whether it is through grief, divorce, job loss, relocation, new parenthood, or shifting relationships, can mark the beginning of a “year of firsts.” The first holiday alone, the first new job interview, the first sleepless night with a newborn, or the first silence where laughter once lived, can be quietly shattering, often steeped in loneliness, emotional baggage, and a lingering sense of isolation. Research reveals that over 60% of individuals experiencing major life transitions report moderate to severe emotional distress in the first year...
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Men and Grief with Tony Lynch
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Society often tells men to be strong, to hold it together, to push through pain in silence. But true strength lies in vulnerability. In honor of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re breaking down the barriers that keep men from seeking help, building support systems, and embracing the healing they deserve. Join Dr. NaKaisha for a powerful conversation with Tony Lynch, Founder of the Global Grief Network, as we unpack the stigma surrounding male grief and explore how stress, addictions, and expectations shape the way men show up in their pain. Grief does not equate to weakness. It is a...
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Navigating Transitions in Grief
My Feelings Over Tea Podcast
Have you experienced confusion, anger, or denial when it comes to grief? You may not be alone. Grief is ever-changing, and while the journey isn’t easy, grace makes healing possible. Grief can impact your mental health deeply, and if left unaddressed, it can feel impossible to overcome. Join Dr. NaKaisha as she offers a fresh perspective, and guides you through ways to observe, process, and heal. With a soothing meditation and a space for self-reflection, she helps you find clarity, purpose, and connection in better understanding yourself and grief along your journey. You don’t want...
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Healing through Change with Cesar Cardona
My Feelings Over Tea Podcast
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to breaking the stigma, fostering understanding, and encouraging self-care. Change is an inevitable part of life, but when faced with transitions, personal growth, or healing, it can feel daunting. Whether it’s taking the first step toward therapy, setting boundaries, or embracing a new direction in life, bravery in these moments is transformative. Healing isn’t just about fixing what feels broken—it’s about discovering new pathways that nurture resilience, peace, and self-compassion. At the core of this journey is our sense of...
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Connecting Communities
My Feelings Over Tea Podcast
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build strong, supportive communities and why mental health is vital for creating safe, thriving environments? You're in the right place! In this episode, we’ll dive into the power of community connection, how to sustain it, and the role of mental health in community well-being. Joining Dr. NaKaisha, in today's episode, is Shabnam Naz Ansari, Founder and CEO of the Canadian federally registered charity, The Volunteer Well. After over 25 years in senior management within the corporate sector, Shabnam’s journey to founding The Volunteer Well was shaped...
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The Transition within the Transition
My Feelings Over Tea Podcast
Welcome to today's electrifying episode, where we embark on a transformative journey from the corporate grind to discovering your true calling! This seismic shift doesn't just change your career—it shakes the very core of your mental health and emotional well-being. Dr. NaKaisha is speaking with Ms. Candice Jackson Long, Founder of CJL Consulting Group, a marketing strategy consulting firm that provides small businesses and nonprofits a simple way to market their business so they can stand out and sell more. Prepare for an emotional odyssey as we delve into those life-altering "Aha" moments...
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