Have you ever desired to go #OffTheGrid or road trip where your spirit leads you? In this episode, I chatted with Lola, also known as Nomadik Empress, about her new #nomadic lifestyle and #VanLife. We also discussed her ultimate desire to go off the grid and the adventures she is embracing along the way. Give @nomadikempress a like on Facebook and follow her for the latest in her journey, https://www.facebook.com/nomadikempress. Remember to subscribe to my podcast and please share it with your friends!

Content Warning: sexual abuse. In this episode, I talked to Sandra J. Wright, MA, MFT, CEO/founder of Break the Silence Global. Break the Silence’s mission is to educate the world on the life-long devasting effects of childhood sexual abuse on its survivors. To connect with Sandra, like Break the Silence on Facebook and message her there: https://www.facebook.com/breakthesilenceglobal. Thank you for listening. Questions about this podcast can be sent to: [email protected]

Councilwoman Cydny A. Neville joined me for this episode to share her perspective on community outreach and local government. To learn more about her political highlights and outreach, follow her at https://www.facebook.com/DumfriesCouncilwomanNeville. Feedback on this podcast can be sent to [email protected]. Happy listening!

In this episode, I got to reconnect with my k-12 classmate Jenn and learn about her path to motherhood, and life as a new wife and mom. This episode is very informative and encouraging, especially to 35+ yr old women who are looking to create a family. It's good to know you have options and work to explore them.

In this episode, my friend Trish joins me to discuss traveling abroad, health and fitness, and how she stays centered. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Ms. Luci shares her story of raising her grandchildren as a result of their mother's struggle with opioid addiction. She talks about her mental health, how she reached out for help and the community she created to help other grandparents going through similar issues. To get in contact with Ms. Luci or for feedback on the podcast, send an email to [email protected].

In this episode, I chatted with my CPA friend Drea about the correlation between money health and mental health. We covered a lot of ground! To get in touch with Drea or to leave feedback about this episode, send an email to [email protected] or leave a message at https://anchor.fm/TTWI/message. Articles that are referenced in this episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettwhysel/2018/06/27/3-vicious-cycles https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/managing-your-money https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/d/debt-and-mental-health US Salary Stats: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/wkyeng_07172019.htm https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk Drea's faves for financial wisdom: http://www.lrcsave.com https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/blog https://www.naca.com

In this episode, my friend Diane shares her story of resilience. The nature of her story is sensitive and involves tragedy. Please listen with caution. Questions about this podcast may be sent to [email protected]. Here are links to Diane's work that's mentioned in this episode: Loving Becca - A Healing Journey: https://www.facebook.com/LovingBecca Artprize Entries: https://www.artprize.org/diane-neas Blog: https://wordscanexpress.blog/author/dianeneas To reach Diane directly, please email her at  [email protected]. The next time you go to the beach, please write her daughter Becca's name in the sand, and feel free to email the picture of it to Diane. Lastly, I encourage everyone to protect their mental health. To speak to a counselor now, please call Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

July was designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008 to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the United States. This podcast explains more about the month and how we can share our stories/be part of the conversation. For more information and resources, please visit https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/minority-mental-health-month and https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/content.aspx?ID=9447. Questions/comments on this episode may be shared with me at [email protected].