Dose of Growth With Brittany P.

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*Rerun* Expectations can be a double edge sword! They have the ability to be the number one cause to our unhappiness. We confuse expectations, unrealistic expectations, boundaries and standards. Lets learn the difference between them by diving into this topic. Enjoy. 

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I think I’ve found the problem. Why aren’t we growing? Let’s chat!

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Expectations can be a double edge sword! They have the ability to be the number one cause to our unhappiness. We confuse expectations, unrealistic expectations, boundaries and standards. Lets learn the difference between them by diving into this topic. Enjoy. 

Relationship betrayal is not always intentional. Sometimes we hurt our partners without even recognizing it. Hurt people tend to hurt people and love them only under certain conditions. let’s chat.

Come chat with my 12 year old daughter! Aryale and I will discuss how children can positively contribute to their relationships with their fathers. Child parent relationships are the responsibility of the parents but what should be done once you grow into adulthood? It is your responsibility as an adult to heal from childhood trauma. Daddy issues can cause fear of abandonment, unhealthy bonds , sex addiction, unhealthy attachments, love addiction and so many more issues. Let’s chat

Let’s discuss this!

Mental Health Awareness Month  Self-isolation is not rewarding physically or mentally. When we are drowning in self-pity it is important to have an outlet. Most of the time relationship trouble produces self-isolation. Time and time again we find ourselves in a dark space alone and because of it our behaviors change. We become annoyed, angry, and mean.  Lets chat!  Notarystl.com Doseofgrowthbp.com 

Let’s discuss the importance of boundaries!

Finding purpose in life may seem tricky. Re-evaluate your past to connect with your future one step at a time. Through your personal growth journey you will become more self aware leading you to your passion.

My Purpose Story Pt 1

We’ve been discussing finding purpose. Let’s dive in and find out more barriers holding us back from finding our true purpose in life. Let’s start at Identity and un-forgiveness.

Let’s discuss what is holding us back from our purpose in life and if the past or present is affecting your future. Let’s live life to our greatest potential!

We discuss and identify toxic behaviors in relationships. Such as lack of support, lack of communication, resentment, shame or guilt, and more. What codependency does to us and those around us. Co-dependent behavior leads to love addiction, relationship addiction and sex addiction.  Lets talk. 

Are you toxic to yourself?  Listen, learn and identify with some toxic traits that control our lives and relationships. Most of our pain is self-inflicted and this can affect the ones around us. Learn to prioritize self first. We can teach people how to treat us but we also have to learn how to treat ourselves.  This episode may not be perfect, but like always enjoy! I am thankful for you!

Mind, body and soul? It aligns with one another and responds based off the other. Learn four ways to control your response to negative thinking. Now more than ever are we attacked daily with unknown negative thinking. Controlling negative thinking and your response will increase your chances at success in all areas. Allowing unwanted thoughts to serve so much control over our happiness, success, failures, relationships can end today. Let me show you how.  Notarystl.com New book:  Your Brain Is Always Listening 

Brittany discusses the challenges of parenting. Will life be over after birthing children? She talks about how much joy she overlooked in parenting after postpartum depression and self-limiting beliefs. Brittany also gives the details on the embarrassment in religious settings women encounter when having a child out of wedlock. Have you been living and enjoying life each day?  Notarystl.com

Lets wrap it up! Join in this conversation about taking what we've learned and our doses of growth to achieve the ultimate goal of everlasting love. Dating is the hard part, so what's next? Let go and let love have its way.  Enjoy! Get your documents notarized with Presneywel Notaries at Notarystl.com 

Let’s talk about avoidant behaviors in dating and some triggers that causes us to be distant individuals. Also learn what love really is and true acceptance. Enjoy.. (Excuse the technical/editing issues)

Tune in for the timeline of my 20 year on again off again relationship and 7 year marriage. Find out why women are NOT submissive and refuse to show vulnerability.

Learn how intimacy is in fact healing. Trusting others with a level of closeness in any relationship or potential relationship requires clear communication. Some intimacy issues are caused by childhood trauma and abuse, which can lead to trust issues, hypersexuality, unstable dating journey, fear of rejection and humiliation. Learn the 4 stages of intimacy. Tips on coping - Journal, seek a professional, value yourself and daily affirmations. 

We all wish to date someone with exceptional characteristics however, we may run into a narcissist, manipulator or someone who is emotionally unavailable. Lets discuss the red flags that will help us recognize if we've found a potential partner in our dating journey. 

Learn important steps to self healing before dating. The different dating stages and steps to self-care. 

Brittany brings three friends along to share their experiences about colorism and the long term generational effects from it. Shontay goes deep About growing up dark skinned with a strong mother. She explains the terms and nick names people have given her such as "pretty black''. Chatrice explains what it is like being the only light skinned person in her household and what the future holds for her black disabled son. Prenisa encourages the audience to make everything a teachable moment. With her three girls having three different skin tones and three different textures of hair she has to teach them that beauty is within and not about appearances. Finally, Brittany reflects on times where SHE was the one displaying such behaviors of colorism unknowingly.  Light profanity and tense moments. ENJOY!

Brittany discusses Misogyny and the behaviors men display in the workplace and home. She questions if society is excusing men behaviors toward women instead of holding men accountable. She points out the negative impact of gender roles and identity we may teach children at an early age. 

Brittany discusses the stigma on mental health. Starting with her own experience of postpartum depression and the responses of others. Ways to end mental health stigma is to educate yourself & children, create open dialogue for household discussions, use real examples of mental illnesses, listen and support loved ones regardless of religious beliefs and backgrounds. The lack of support groups for trauma inflicted individuals in the church and the lack to seek professional help based on the limited access to treatment is discussed. No need for note taking today, just think about it. 

Brittany describes six steps to make a successful behavioral change. One must acknowledge their readiness to change, barriers to change and the likelihood of failure before the steps of change can be implemented. Although many things are trial and error we must include in our future goals/plans that failure and transformation are apart of the steps to successfully maintaining a change. 

Check out Dose of Growth with Brittany P. Episode 4 to learn how to create a new mindset to achieve your goals and dreams. 

Brittany describes how expectations are standards set from others and how motivation is set from within. You will find how out to embrace real life situations while making room for your own dreams. Remember to manifest hope and not fear!

Brittany gives tips about overcoming social stressors and interactions with others. Social interaction is a necessity in life otherwise it can have a negative effect on communicating in the work field. Brittany also reflects on parenting and if anxiety is a learned behavior. Learning your  teaching and learning styles can create a confident reaction in the work field or school field. Notice the issue and remember to overcome! Less caffeine, meditation, rubber band affect and reducing stressors can help with social anxiety.   You must know yourself to grow yourself!   

Brittany describes a few do's and don'ts when creating a podcast. The vocab and unknown technology that comes along with creating a podcast. Describes how to save money and trust the process. Also, use free resources such as the Anchor app and YouTube to gather information that you need. 

Brittany talks about how to maintain healthy relationships without requiring high expectations, but maybe to have none at all. She speaks of strategies that keep her motivated within a relationship. Having Growth in relationships= Genuine approach, Realistic expectations, be willing to commit or seek and allow change, trusting self, and lastly being honest about healing. Communication Should be respectful and needs of an individual should not be disrespected.