Authentically Be You

Hourly? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? How often do you compare yourself to friends, co-workers, or even strangers on social media?

Therapy is an investment, not a quick fix. It can even take 2-3 sessions just to tell your story and share your background. Therapy shouldn’t be thought of as a quick fix but a process that is unique to every individual.

Are you afraid to proceed with some tasks or pursue dreams based on past mistakes haunting you? Your worst enemy is you. By learning that past mistakes are in the past, and embracing you future potential, you can accomplish what you set your mind to.

How can you protect your identity? 1. Know that your identity is who you are and not what you do. Therefore, notice when your role (teacher, parent) is turning into your identity 2. Continually discover who you are as you evolve to ensure you are not seeking your identity in people and things. 3. Explore the reasons why you are priceless, write it down and add to the list as you journey through life. . . .... #embracingmonday #authenticallybeyou #embraceyourimperfections #acceptance #mentalhealthmatters #iamenough #depressionhelp #anxiety #lovingyourself #emotionalhealing #authenticyou #authenticliving #authentichealing #identity #value #raisetheprice #knowyourworth #womenswellness #womeninspiringwomen #womenentrepreneur #womenshealth #womensmentalhealth #womenswellness #workingsinglemom #healingwomen #wellness #mindset #shiftingyourpersepctive #therapy #selfcompassion

Confidence goes a long way, in almost all aspects of our lives. Have you ever thought to yourself... "If I was just XYZ, or if I just had XYZ, I would be so confident." I'd love to hear about what your confidence is craving.

Self-care is so important, especially during a pandemic when stressors and anxieties are heightened. Here are some forms of self-care you could practice at home: Read a book Relax & sip on your favorite tea/coffee Binge Netflix ... Fix yourself a bubble bath Meditate Go for a walk Do a face mask Give yourself a manicure What are your favorite forms of self-care?

THERAPY TRUTH: Your relationship with your therapist is conducive to YOUR healing! While the therapeutic relationship is presented as professional and elementary in retrospect it’s often personable with multiple layers to the process all of which play a part in how you approach and handle your healing journey. There is a technique we utilize in the profession known as broaching where therapists consider aspects about themselves that may or may not pose as an area of concer...n or be triggering for a client (such as gender, cultural beliefs and background, professional style, etc). This action and use of the technique goes both ways! The purpose of therapy is for you to comfortably and openly learn and access healing and I’d imagine that’s impossible to do if you are uncomfortable! Don’t be afraid to ask your therapist about their work, professional character, and anything in relation to how you are received and serviced, especially if it will assist in your ease of the therapeutic process! It’s your time, your money, and your wellness and it is worth it to feel your most authentic self!!! . . . #therapytruths #authenticallybeyou #therapy #wellness #relationships #mentalhealthawarness #health #wellness #therapist #help #trauma See more

We all have superpowers. The more we can take time to sit and analyze our superpowers the more we can tap into our greatness. When answering this journal prompt, think about the compliments you get and also think about what you might be complaining about that just might be your superpower! One of my superpowers is "Asking thought provoking questions that make you stop and think", what's yours?! . . . #monday #superpower #hiddentalents #strengths #compliments #turnyourcomplaintsintostrengths #motivation #authenticmotivation #authenticliving #authenticlifestyle #authenticallyyou #freedom #inspiration #wealth #wellness #love #selflove #selfappreciation #understanding #acceptance #success #strong #energy #health #healthy #life #happy #fitfam #determination #empowerment

Comfort doesn’t always come immediately or in forms we expect but it can given, found, and shared. As you develop and experience in life what brings you comfort and when and where you feel comfortable changes and grows with you. How you care for you can affect so many steps we’ve yet to take. Give yourself time to be in a positive space to speak and move authentically for you. Discover your line of comfortability and then be willing to grow with it as you grow into your authe...ntic self! . . . #comfort #whatsyourcomfort #fridayfinesse #selfcarefriday #comfortable #comfy #relax #inspiration #selfcare #selfcarefriday #selflove #healthylifestyles #mentalhealth #wellness #loveyourself #tips #selfcaretips #selfcareisnotselfish #selfcareisimportant #wellness #emotionalwellness #womenswellness #womeninspiringwomen #women #authenticallybeyou #permissiontobeyouandthrive #atlantatherapist #therapyoffice #therapistlife #mytherapistsays See more

THERAPY TRUTHS: Lately everything seems so rushed. Rushing to get back outside, rushing back to work, rushing gifts and life plans, etc. Well fortunately, therapy is one place and process you CANNOT RUSH! Let’s find some time to have patience, at least with ourselves! Literally and legitimately healing and wellness does not come and pass overnight. Stop the rushing and start pacing and breathing. Have patience with yourself, you delicate and beautiful being. . . .... #therapytruths #authenticallybeyou #norush #patience #sooncome #time #heal #therapy #mentalhealthawarness #health #wellness #therapist #help #trauma

I am an adult and I just discovered I have ADHD now what? This question is not uncommon. ADHD has often gone undiagnosed, especially if you are not the hyperactive type. As a result, a number of adults discover they have ADHD as an adult. It was not until after having her second child that Kelli Willard recognized she was having an extra hard time focusing and completing tasks that she took steps to be tested for ADHD. Her story on this week’s podcast provides so much reli...ef and hope for anyone newly discovering they have ADHD as an adult or even thinks they can possibly have ADHD. Tune into this episode if you or someone you know struggles with shame and frustration of having ADHD. Kelli’s story inspires you to become more open to ADHD, experience and appreciate the brain in a special way. @love_all_the_brains . . Follow this week's guest, Kelli Willard,@love_all_the_brains and Be ready THIS WEDNESDAY and EVERY WEDNESDAY for new episodes and FRIDAYS for feedback => follow, subscribe, rate, and respond with us on the platforms below!!! Instagram Facebook Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Music Castbox Spotify Stitcher iheartRadio . . . #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #adhd #adultadhd #nomoreshame #acceptance #inspiration #neurodiversity #loveyourbrain #additudemagazine #adhdlife #adhdwomen #godscreation #nomoreshame

We hear this word a lot about being physically safe and practicing physical safety but what about being emotionally safe? What does that look like for you? What do you need in order to feel emotionally safe? Seeing how people treat others when they are with them and not with them, let's me know if I can feel emotionally safe around a person. A person who is consistently affirming their words and actions helps me feel emotionally safe. Thoughts welcome! . . . #authenticallybey...ou #safety101 #emptionalwellness #emotionalfitness #affirmation #boundaries #healingwork #pov #embraceyourimperfections #acceptance #mentalhealthmatters #iamenough #depressionhelp #anxiety #lovingyourself #emotionalhealing #authenticyou #womenswellness #womeninspiringwomen #womenentrepreneur #womenshealth #womensmentalhealth #womenswellness #workingsinglemom #healingwomen #wellness #mindset #shiftingyourpersepctive #therapy #selfcompassion See more

This week's ENCORE goes to episode 16, "Vulnerability Set Me Free" with Dr. Key Hallmon as she really gave deep meaning and power to what it means to be vulnerable. She opens us up to continue the journey of being vulnerable. Her heart to help others, especially the black community, shines through on this episode, along with her innate wisdom! My personal takeaways from the episode? When you walk in your purpose you do not have to worry about anything! It’s ok t...o say you don’t know! There is value in connecting to your sensitive nature . . Follow this week's guest, Dr. Key Hallmon @drkeyhallmon and Be ready THIS WEDNESDAY and EVERY WEDNESDAY for new episodes and FRIDAYS for feedback => follow, subscribe, rate, and respond with us on the platforms below!!! Instagram Facebook Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Music Castbox Spotify Stitcher iheartRadio . . . #vulnerability #emabrcevulnrability #hsp #sensitive #highlysensitive #blackwomen #grief #lossofaparent #freedom #identity #setfree #puropse #worryfree #askforhelp #supportisaverb

Can I get an ENCORE??? RERUNS occur a lot on TV but what about a Podcast Reruns? Well for the first time the Authentic Wednesday Podcast is going to give some of the top episodes an ENCORE! Why An Encore? 1. The podcast is taking a much needed break over the next few weeks 2. We often need to hear something a few times before it develops roots 3. There are many new listeners, so we wanted to highlight some top episodes.... We are going to take it all the way back to Episode 1 with Keisha Reaves Welcoming Authenticity in your 30’s. Keisha drops some really great gems! I totally related to her being told she sounded white growing up and trying to change how she sounds. My personal takeaways from the episode? How being authentic leads you to connect with people who are meant to be in your life and help you flourish. How being authentic leads to your purpose and encouraging other people The value in sharing the struggles of motherhood to help women not feel like they are a bad mother. . . Follow this week's guest, Keisha Reaves @pushthrumom @keisha_reaves and Be ready EVERY WEDNESDAY for new episodes and FRIDAYS for feedback => follow, subscribe, rate, and respond with us on the platforms below!!! Instagram Facebook Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Music Castbox Spotify Stitcher iheartRadio . . . #lifeafter30 #newmother #mompreneur #workingmom #mums #newmom #mum #women #womenswellness #authenticwednesday #authenticallybeyou

As we get down to the last month of this wild year and start talking about what we are hopeful for and looking forward to, take a moment to be mindful. Be mindful of who you are at your core, how you genuinely care, trust, love, and live. Life will always throw you curveballs and surprises, highs and lows. The good news is knowing you can get through it by staying true to yourself. Make all the difference in your life and authentically be you! . . . #love #wellness #selflove... #inspiration #happiness #motivation #mindful #health #peace #spiritual #namaste #positivity #energy #mentalhealth #spirituality #embracingmonday #authenticallybeyou #acceptance #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety #lovingyourself #emotionalhealing #womenswellness #womeninspiringwomen #womenshealth #womensmentalhealth #womenswellness #healingwomen #mindset #shiftingyourpersepctive See more

THERAPYTRUTHS: We are often the last people we consider when we think about our personal boundaries for maintaining wellness. That’s understandable but not going to work. Sometimes the biggest violator of our boundaries can be ourselves as we make exceptions or modify our abilities for others and our own needs. Set your boundaries and stick to them! . . . #boundaries #respect #selfrespect #selflove #growth #dothework #betheexample #setthetone #therapytruths #givetoreceive

Mistakes are inevitable and yet it can only take one to truly burst your bubble. And that’s okay. Mistakes often lead to the final product and even then it still has quirks and kicks of its own. Choose to discover the purpose in your mistakes and see how you start getting things done! . . . #mistakesareok #embraceyourmistakes #donewithperfection #embracingmonday #authenticallybeyou #flauntyourflaws #acceptable #freedom #embraceyourimperfections #acceptance... #mentalhealthmatters #iamenough #depressionhelp #anxiety #lovingyourself #emotionalhealing #authenticyou #womenswellness #womeninspiringwomen #womenentrepreneur #womenshealth #womensmentalhealth #womenswellness #workingsinglemom #healingwomen #wellness #mindset #shiftingyourpersepctive #therapy #selfcompassion See more

#THERAPYTRUTHS : HEALING HAS NO TIMELINE! It has been said before but we’re going to say it again. Everyone’s timeline for healing is unique, delicate, and complex; it cannot be sped up or forced! Therapy is not a bandaid fix for your experiences and the emotions and thoughts attached to them. However, therapy IS where your healing is in your hands. The thing to remember is that healing is an entire process, and even when you think you’re finished, there’s always further heal...ing that can be achieved for an authentic, healthy, and peaceful you. Great and powerful things take time to get there, as does your healing, so do you. . . . #therapytruths #thursdays #notaquickfix #yourtimeline #authenticallybeyou #therapy #mentalhealthawarness #health #wellness #therapist #help #trauma

IT’S WEDNESDAY!!!!! It’s time for a new episode!!!! Are You Putting God in a Box? Or even better, are you putting yourself in a box??? When you consider your purpose are you applying limitations or loosening their strong grip on your creativity and passion? If you couldn’t fit the entire universe into a box, why are you placing yourself and ultimately God in one? There’s an entire world out there that God created just for you to dwell and thrive while discovering your pea...ce and using it to serve God and others in your time here! Do you really want to waste it holding up imaginary walls when you could be breaking them down and living to the fullest?! Break free and break through TODAY! Head to our bio and any of the platforms below to catch episode 52 THIS WEDNESDAY and check in for follower feedback THIS FRIDAY!!! . . Be ready EVERY WEDNESDAY for new episodes and FRIDAYS for feedback => follow, subscribe, rate, and respond with us on the platforms below!!! Instagram Facebook Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Music Castbox Spotify Stitcher iheartRadio . . . #stepouthebox #permissiontobeyou #getouthebox #outtheboxthinking #godiseverywhere #takegodouthebox #thinkbig #youaresepcial #calledtoleadership #womensministry #femaleleader #destintolead #leadtheflock #questions #thoughtprovokingquestions #boxedin #wednesday #authenticwednesdaypodcast #inspirationalpodcast #spiritualpodcast #newepisode #authenticityisajourneynotadestination #authenticliving #authenticallyyou #universalhealth #vasthealthiswealth #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalwealth #explorepage See more