My Mental Health Journey – Choosing to Be Well, Whole, and Balanced

This week’s episode is personal. Cristy (LCMCHS) shares her story of choosing wholeness, balance, and wellness—not just as a therapist, but as a Black woman navigating life.If you’ve ever felt the weight of being “the strong one” or struggled to balance caring for others with caring for yourself, this conversation is for you.Plus, we’ve included reflection prompts to help you pause, journal, and begin your own healing journey. ✨🌱 Reflection Prompts & Journaling QuestionsChildhood ConnectionsWhat’s one belief or habit from your childhood that still shows up in your adult life?How has it shaped the way you see yourself or the way you interact with others?Strength vs. WholenessWhen have you felt the need to always be “the strong one”?What would it look like to allow yourself to rest, receive support, or simply be without proving your strength?Balance in Daily LifeThink about your current life rhythm: where do you feel most balanced, and where do you feel most off-balance?What’s one small change you could make this week to move closer to balance?Inner Child HealingIf you could sit with your younger self today, what would you want to say to them?What comfort or reassurance do you think they still need to hear?Wellness as a Sacred ActWhat practices—big or small—make you feel whole, grounded, and at peace?🎧 Listen now & share with someone who needs this reminder.#WellnessWednesdayPodcast #BlackWomenWellness #healingtogether Resources:NAMI HelpLine: Call 1-800-950-NAMI or text "HELPLINE" to 62640 for emotional support and mental health information. 988 Lifeline: Available 24/7 for emotional support. Call or text 988 for immediate assistance. National Mental Health Hotline: Call 866-903-3787 confidential 24-hour hotline for anyone struggling with mental health issues.