The Curbside Counselor
The Curbside Counselor
Mercia Cummings
The Curbside Counselor Podcast with Mercia Cummings gives you everything you need to manage mental wellness, self care, and most of all self love; with real life application. Sometimes we just need the right voice to motivate us and help us face our fears, embrace our dreams, and find ways to elevate our own lives. Mercia brings REALNESS when uplifting and motivating, encouraging you to connect to your greatness. Each week she hopes to give you real and raw conversations and interviews that include laughter and heart felt doses of reality while teaching you to fall in love with being an expert of YOU. Mercia is a licensed professional counselor with a private practice and brings a "no jargon, no BS" approach to counseling and this podcast. So pull up, park and take a seat and listen in!
Sex After Trauma with Stephanie Renzulli
In episode, Stephanie Renzulli and Mercia discuss her personal story of intimacy, sex and life after trauma.  Listen in as we explore how she took the steps towards healing and growth in sex, her body, and life after trauma.  Stephanie is a counselor in Oregon, serving both perpetrators and survivors of domestic violence. 
Jul 1, 2021
49 min
Sex After Trauma with Dr. Rossana Sida
In this episode, the focus is on the topic of sex after traumatic events. Here you will here as Dr. Sida shares her experience as a sex and relationships therapist in Los Angeles.  Dr Sida shares how  individuals recovering from a traumatic event, the symptoms and steps in treatment and support towards thriving.  (WARNING-POSSIBLE TRIGGER)
Jun 24, 2021
39 min
Wanted: Friendship
In this episode, lets explore the manifestation of friendship through  recognizing our own behaviors (toxic and otherwise), healthy boundaries and honoring who we are becoming as the friendships reflect this space. 
Jun 10, 2021
28 min
Psychology of Fashion
In this episode, Mercia interviews Adrienne Russell, The Brand Style Cultivator (TM). A DMV based personal brand stylist, fashion boutique owner, as well as a mother (of 3), wife and super Mom. We discuss how fashion can impact mental health and discuss ways to improve your style, while committing to the best you possible.  Adrienne provides tips and know how for every person needing a boost to their wardrobe. 
May 27, 2021
43 min
I'm Trying
Life can throw some things at you...or in this case me. But I an hid and let it win or continue to understand me and I win. In this episode I share some of my recent struggles and working to get back up.  Take a listen and see if you can relate.  
May 13, 2021
21 min
Get To Do
In this episode, Mercia explores the things we get to do, being in a different space, and moving forward in appreciation. Listen in and see what you can learn about appreciating the every day blessings.
Mar 25, 2021
19 min
Anti-Blackness in Indigenous Land
In this episode Mercia explores how anti-Blackness can impact Indigenous culture. Take a listen as Jasmine Anderson, a descendant of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in Virginia and Mercia talk about the experience of fighting for identity, acceptance and against prejudice.  
Mar 11, 2021
1 hr 8 min
Covid Blues and BS
This episode Mercia discusses her moving through the pandemic and how we can all work to do the same.  We will discuss things to identify and even add to find ways to utilize this time in a healthy way. 
Feb 25, 2021
32 min
Journey of Life with Baroness Bree
In this episode join in on the conversation with Baroness Bree of the Fabulous Fuckery Podcast where we discuss life, growth and walking our truth.  We discuss ways to walk in our own light and putting a little more attention into ourselves.
Feb 4, 2021
38 min
Intentions Not Resolutions
In this episode, we will discuss the importance of setting intentions when it is time to bring in some new goals and the necessary. We will focus on certain intentions to consider and the steps to make them possible.
Jan 14, 2021
27 min
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