Today we are talking about how to succeed while managing stress which is a BIG thing that alot of people deal with. We are joined by Dr. Stacy Nakia Peebles who has a doctorate in public policy, analysis, and administration. She is also a licensed psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker. Dr. Stacy also talks about how to nurture all parts of our lives so that we are not overwhelmed by work, school, or relationships. Because you can work yourself to death, you have to be realistic and put yourself first. Put your mental and physical health to the front because only you can control the version of yourself you are right now. We also dive into the reality of stress in our current racial climates and Dr. Stacy shares her tips on how you can keep yourself healthy, the self-care you can take to process stress in a positive way. At the end of this awesome episode on how to manage stress, Dr. Stacy shares that meditation, mindfulness, and building a peaceful space for yourself through your preferred spiritual alignment. Key points to tune in to: [13:00] How to process the emotions behind pride and asking for help. [16:10] The difference between good stress and bad stress [25:30] How to handle stress and the current racial climate in our country. [35:00] Dr. Stacy’s recourses to manage stress Dr. Stacy’s Website - https://beingdrstacy.com Dr. Stacy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beingdrstacy Ashley’s Website -  https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/ Book a clarity call with Ashley - https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/bo… Follow Ashley on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/therealashl... Follow The Swan Podcast on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/theswanpodc…

Tune in to listen to my DEEP conversation about sexual education with Cortina Peters. Cortina Peters is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, International Life Coach, Best Selling Author, Motivational Strategist, and Mentor who motivates people to win every area of their life. She completed both her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and her Bachelor’s in Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. Cortina started her career in the field of sexual health education and overall wellness over 20 years ago. She has been providing professional counseling services since 2009. In this episode, we discuss how to begin having a positive conversation about sexuality in our homes and what age is best to have this conversation with our kids. Being a mother herself Cortina has taught her daughter that it is normal and important to speak up about things surrounding sexuality. She recommends all families normalize these conversations because, If you don’t educate your child someone else will It is better if the education and acceptance come from you as a parent vs coming from someone else who might give them the incorrect information. We also discuss the differences between sexuality and sexual preference. Often, people believe sexuality is a catch-all for sexual orientation. But sexuality is actually everything that makes you, you. Cortina also shares a few tips on how you can heal some sexual traumas in the comfort of your own home. Through her journaling practices, you can bring up your own troubles and really ask yourself the questions “what & why”. Key points to tune in for: [6:05]   How do begin a positive conversation around sexuality in the home. [9:01] At what age do we start having conversations with our kids and what is appropriate to say to them? [13:57] The difference between sexuality and sexual preferences. [20:08] Can you be born gay? Can you be born with your sexual preference or is it taught? [25:25 How femininity and masculinity exists within the sex’s’. [30:17]  How trauma affects your sexual orientation and sexuality. [35:00] How to build a healthy companionship after a traumatic experience. [39:00] How to set boundaries and expectations for relationships. Ashley’s Website - https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/ Book a clarity call with Ashley - https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealashleywatkins/ Follow The Swan Podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswanpodcast/ Join our Facebook community  - https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachashleystransformationtribe Cortina’s Website - https://www.iamcortinapeters.com/ Cortina’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfriendtherapist/?hl=en Buy Cortina’s Book - https://www.iamcortinapeters.com/product-page/the-wow-effect-book

Welcome back to another episode of The Swan Podcast!  Today we are joined by Jini Tyler a licensed psychotherapist and cognitive-behavioral therapist. Jini has 17 years of experience in her field and specializes in many things including working with anxiety in children and adults. Jini became interested in psychology when she took a class in high school. She was so intrigued by why people do what they do and how social constructs can influence mental health.   Jini explains that anxiety is a feeling or state of uneasiness, worry, or tension. Which can happen out of the blue or be triggered by a certain event, she shares that there are three main aspects of anxiety, how she sees anxiety manifest for men and what you can do at home to conquer your anxiety.  Jini’s anxiety support resources:  Anxiety Gone: The Three C's of Anxiety Recovery by Stanly Hibbs https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/anxiety-gone-stanley-hibbs/1114320663 Thirty-Minute Therapy for Anxiety: Everything You Need To Know in the Least Amount of Time By  Mathew Mckay https://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Minute-Therapy-Anxiety-Everything-Harbinger/dp/1572249811  Stress Reduction for Busy People: Finding Peace in an Anxious World by Dawn Groves https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stress-reduction-for-busy-people-dawn-groves/1110893880 My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic by Michael Anthony Tompkins https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-anxious-mind-michael-a-tompkins/1113911416 The Gifts of Imperfections by Berne Brown https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gifts-of-imperfection-bren-brown/1100265967 Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety: 100 Simple Practices to Find Peace Right Now by Michael Smith https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mindfulness-meditations-for-anxiety-michael-smith-phd/1132799134 Real World Mindfulness for Beginners: Navigate Daily Life One Practice at a Time by Brenda Salgado https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/real-world-mindfulness-for-beginners-brenda-salgado/1126643268 Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fearz by Angela Neal-Barnett Ph.D. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soothe-your-nerves-angela-neal-barnett/1100368679 Key points to tune in for: What Is anxiety? [5:08] Can stress or anxiety be biological [6:50] Common symptoms of anxiety [9:55] The differences Jini sees in men with anxiety [14:56] How to know when to go to therapy. [16:35] Steps to confronting your anxiety. [18:35] How you can get ahead of anxious thoughts. [22:15] Links & Resources: Ashley’s Website -  https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/ Book a clarity call with Ashley - https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call  Follow Ashley on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/therealashleywatkins/  Follow The Swan Podcast on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/theswanpodcast/  Join our Facebook community  - https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachashleystransformationtribe  Jini's Website -  https://jinityler.com/  Jini's Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/tylertherapy/

Today we have an incredibly empowering woman and author named Verlisa Rennae joining us to talk about thriving through adversity. Lisa wrote her book ‘A Black Girl Once Told Me To Never Give Up’ for students who face adversity while trying to build their careers and ultimately dream lives. Her book is about the challenges she has faced on a personal, academic, and emotional level while attending a predominantly white university.  By sharing her story, Lisa hopes to encourage other young black women and women of marginalized heritage to find the strength, the purpose, and the voice within them to accomplish their goals. Her hope is to encourage dialogue about the challenges African American students face with adjusting to college life at PWI’s so that programs can be put in place to help black students to not only adjust successfully but successfully graduate as well. Lisa is an advocate for addressing the challenges in store for African American students entering predominantly white institutions (PWI’s), meaning colleges that are founded on white principles and created for white people (this is most of the midwest collages.) Many marginalized students often do not come from empowered households and getting a degree is also brushed off as an easy thing to accomplish. When in reality students every single day deal with anxiety, depression, and even homelessness in the name of graduating. If you are a student in college right now, or a friend/parent of someone attending college right now this episode is for you. Students deal with so much more than classes and homework to achieve their degrees. They need your support now more than ever. Key points to tune in for: Lisa’s experience living in Chicago. [3:15] What are PWI’s [11:05] Challenges Lisa has faced as an African American from Chicago to PWI’s  [12:01] How Lisa healed from losing her parents. [20:20] Links & Resources: Ashley’s Website - https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/ Book a clarity call with Ashley - https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealashleywatkins/ Follow The Swan Podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswanpodcast/ Join our Facebook community  - https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachashleystransformationtribe Guest Website - http://lisareneespeaks.weebly.com Guest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisareneespeaks01/ Buy Lisa’s Book - https://www.amazon.com/Black-Girl-Once-Told-Never/dp/1073124320

Today we are going to have a REAL deal conversation about narcissistic personality disorder with Tracee Cobb, who is a licensed therapist and relationship strategist.  Tracee worked in corporate America for 25 years before going back to school and getting her master’s degree in counseling. Tracee was feeling discouraged by the love and relationships she was seeing around her.  This led to her going back to school and getting an education around why people do what they do.  This episode is packed with resources and tips on how to handle narcissistic people in your life. A narcissist is someone who believes the world revolves around them. They believe they have the best of everything in all parts of their lives. Tracee shares with us that there is a fine line between feeling good about yourself and having no empathy or concern for others. Narcissists often have had some sort of traumatic experience that they are protecting themselves from feeling again, by seeking the best in all facets of their life.    If you are unsure if you are a narcissist or have a narcissist in your life then this episode is for you. Tracee gives us profound insight from her own personal experiences and the lessons she has learned by becoming a therapist.    Key points to tune in for:  - What is a narcissist?   [5:05] - What is the difference between Narcissism and self-centered people? [6:25 - What does it look like in real life when someone has narcissistic traits or a true narcissist? [9:00] - Do empaths attract narcissists? 23:51 - Tips to help you deal with narcissistic relatives in a constructive way. [28:50] - Tracy’s mantra that guides her through acceptance and boundaries. [29:30] - What to do when someone is gaslighting you. [33:00]  Resources and books Tracee recommends:   I thought it was just me: Brene Brown   https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/298649/i-thought-it-was-just-me-but-it-isnt-by-brene-brown/  The Gift Of Imperfections by Berne brown  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gifts-of-imperfection-bren-brown/1100265967  Berne Brown Ted Talk  https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en  Kristen Neff from compassion.org https://self-compassion.org/   Getting the love you want by Harville  Hendricks https://harvilleandhelen.com/books/getting-the-love-you-want/    Links & Resources: Ashley’s Website -  https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/   Book a clarity call with Ashley - https://www.coachashleywatkins.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call Follow Ashley on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/therealashleywatkins/   Follow The Swan Podcast on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/theswanpodcast/ Join our Facebook community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachashleystransformationtribe  Tracey's LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyrcobbma/sts/tracey-r-cobb-marietta-ga/359846   Tracy's LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyrcobbma/

In this episode, our host , transformational coach Ashley Watkin,interviews Momtreprenuer Planner creator, Laurie Castillo. Together they discuss how Laurie built 6 and 7 figure businesses as a mom and entreprenuer. Laurie and Ashley guide listeners through ways to thrive in when becoming an entreprenuer.

In this episode, our host , transformational coach interviews Emotional Intelligence Coach Icsha Oden. Together they discuss managing your emotions for success in your relations and life. Icsha guides listeners through becoming self aware of our emotions and how to evolve our relationships and dating. 

In this episode I  discuss the important topic of scarcity mindset and how it is blocking you from obtaining abundance in your life. I talk about ways to know if you have scarcity mindset, what you can do about it and ways to have a more abundant life.

In this video our host, sits down with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holistic therapist, Katrina Long. Katrina shares her best tips on healing from trauma, serving marginalized communities and tips on releasing trauma from the body.   Follow @theswanpodcast @therealashleywatkins   Katrina Long, LCSW, owner at Manifesting M.E Wellness IG:@manifestingmewellness Facebook: Manifesting M. E. Wellness

In this episode our host, Ashley, has an in depth discussion with the audience regarding trauma: which is the foundation of many of our daily challenges. She discusses what trauma is and how to cope with negative emotions that derive from trauma. she also gives her opinion on what you can do to help you cope with feelings that come up in relation to trauma.