"I Wanna See You Win!" Is Nina's slogan and something she has been so passionate about bringing to the world; providing encouraging words and guidance when it comes to Mental illness, Domestic Abuse, Abandonment Issues, Spirituality and many other things. Her kind and gentle nature has been something so beautiful to watch flourish, but this beautiful person we all have the opportunity to listen to and learn from, didn't always get to witness or experience life in such light.  Growing up in a dysfunctional home, and abandoned not only emotionally but physically by her family as well, Nina had to figure out how to get through life by herself, and with the little support of the people she did have around her. Surviving through domestic violence, prison, and just pure betrayal from those who claimed loved her, Nina found the light through the darkness and decided to make something out of all her pain. Recently, she became a Bachelors graduate and is currently on her way to bringing home a Masters degree in Social Work! Nina has astronomically turned her life around and our goal in this conversation, was to briefly go over her struggles and tribulations and remind you that you too can win just as Nina wants for you; just as I want for you. This episode was one of my favorites, and I hope you enjoy! And no worries, Nina WILL be back to continue discussing her journey and the aftermath to all her successes, both spiritually and physically. 

“It’s just a phase, you’ll grow out of it” I heard that line when first coming out to a few people and it was a line I would never forget because it was the furthest thing from the truth. I used to feel like people did not understand me, they didn’t get all that I had been struggling with, what I was hiding from, and the fact that I was lying to myself for so long. My story isn’t as deep as others are (at least to me), because I was accepted more than abandoned by most of my family and friends when so many others are not. I did struggle with people understanding my truth, so I lay it all out and answer questions people have had.  I bring Chelsea on (Dj Chill) who didn’t have the same outcome as I did. Mentally abused by her family, she had to figure out a way to live in her truth without acceptance and without the approval she yearned for. It wasn’t easy, but after so many accomplishments and still  experiencing the rejection by her family, Chelsea came to the realization and pushed herself to live in her own truth without the approval, without the opinions, and without the judgement. Join us as we share our stories and remember LGBTQ lives matter just as any other heterosexual/cisgender persons life does, on this earth. 

Hi babies, I missed you guys! Just needed a short break. Come vibe with me 

Laurie Marie, is a survivor of Domestic Abuse who turned her pain into purpose and is now doing the work of healing for women who have also experienced domestic violence, emotional abuse, and body dysmorphia. It is such a pleasure to speak with someone who has made it to the other side, who has managed to heal her past traumas and then provide such a beautiful service to others. Join our discussion on how Laurie turned her pain into her purpose and has been showing many people that healing is in fact, possible. Thecrowdedmind.com - Share your story

In this episode, I allow myself to be completely vulnerable. I open up about something I’ve never really spoke up about, and that is the extreme fear I have against men. I uncover two very raw traumatic situations that involved men. Telling my story and the events that have taken place in my past, that have caused so many psychological problems, is important. I want to express my love to all women, who have been mentally, emotionally, and physically abused and hurt by men.... I want to express my gratitude and how proud I am of those women for making it out, because these men do not always make it easy.We are survivors of domestic abuse and I hope that we all heal and find our way out of the darkness that may try and dim our light from time to time. 

Many children suffer from being raised in absent father homes. But we aren’t talking about why or even the long term affects this has on children who eventually carry this baggage with them through their adult years. In this episode I discuss how it was for me growing up without knowing who my biological father was. Even though I eventually gained a stepdad who I started allowing in and accepting as my father in my mid to later teenage years, I still felt like an outsider, I still felt like a step daughter because that’s what I was and still am, and because of this the void in my heart that developed due to not knowing who MY biological dad was, continued to grow; until today. Today I choose healing. Let’s talk about itBe sure to Like Comment And Subscribe Visit: TheCrowdedMind.Com IG: TheCrowdedMind  

Many people don’t know much about Inner Child or Shadow Work. I’m here to introduce you to the two.... let’s talk about it! Visit my Website and stay engaged. Xoxo - ItsAugustRay 

I have been gone far too long and I am so excited to be back! In this episode, I explain in summary where I have been this last year. So much in store this season, so I hope you are ready! http://thecrowdedmind.com

This episode I’m hashing out a few things we can all work on. If you’re into New Years resolutions I hope forgiving yourself and others can have a space on your list of goals this year. But while doing that, let’s also leave mistreating people in the past. Continue to evolve, strengthen your heart, and be a better person. We’re all in this together, so let’s chat. ***Disclaimer*** this episode is to help and motivate/inspire you to move better. I tried my hardest not to cry and I succeeded so thanks for all the pats on the back in advance! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/TheCrowdedMind/message

Fk it I’m done... why keep allowing peoples negative emotions prevent me or make me uncomfortable with my own goals and aspirations? Their negativity shouldn’t stop us... so it’s now that we stop allowing it. Tune in and let’s vibe....--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/TheCrowdedMind/message