PODCAST · health
Growing Gardenias
by Niara J. Carrenard
A soft place to land as you navigate your healing journey. Let's be real-- it's not easy. Join Niara, a clinical psychology PhD student, as she unpacks all things mental health, trauma, healing and more through raw, honest conversations and personal experiences. Whether you need support, comfort, or a gentle reminder that you're not alone, you're in the right place. Tune in.
Episodes
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Damaged parent, broken child: Is it worth fixing?
Is it? Join me as I discuss whether mending a damaged relationship with a parent is worth it? It’s completely up to you! Tune in to hear more of this conversation and my own experience with this decision. I want to hear from you! If there are topics you would like to hear discussed on the…
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The fear of failure.
Atichyiphobia (n): an intense fear of failure. Everyone is afraid to fail, but has your fear stopped you from going for your goals? From taking risks? From trying? If it has, that fear is something that needs to be worked through. Let’s change our definition of failure. I want to hear from you!…
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Give yourself permission to rest.
Have you been taught that you have to earn rest? That it is a luxury and not a necessity? If you have, I'm here to tell you that's false. We are worthy and deserving of rest and should be prioritizing it. Join me as I discuss why you may not be giving yourself permission to rest and how you can...
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You are allowed to take a break from healing.
Healing is a necessary part of growth, however it’s possible to be doing too much healing work. When you become hyper-focused on working through traumas, you will burn yourself out. Rest is equally as important as the work you do for healing. Take a pit stop on the journey. You are allowed to do...
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Why didn’t I trust myself? Unpacking shame.
We’ve all experienced shame and may still be experiencing shame for certain things that have happened to us. It can be hard to acknowledge that we are struggling with these negative feelings. Join me as I discuss the journey I’m currently on with healing my shame and what this looks like! Tune…
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A message to my younger self.
What message would you give your younger self? I would tell mine: I wish you could see how special you are. You are so loved and valued, even when you don’t see it. Keep going. Life is turning out great for us. I know it's hard to believe that things are working out, but they are. You've overcame...
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They’re not sorry: Healing without an apology.
Have you ever had to move on without receiving the apology you know you deserve? We’ve all been there and let’s be real— it hurts. While it doesn’t feel good, we have to accept and move on. We’re the only ones who can give ourselves closure. Listen in as we discuss ways we can heal and move on...
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Five gentle reminders about giving yourself grace.
Giving yourself grace can look different for everyone. For some it looks like self-forgiveness and for others it looks like releasing perfectionism. We always talk about giving ourselves grace. This may not come easy for many of us, so here are 5 gentle reminders about it. Tune is as I discuss my...
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Hyper-independence is a trauma response.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but hyper-independence is a result of trauma. Your “I don’t need anyone; I can’t depend on anyone; I have to do everything myself” really means your needs may not have been met and people have failed you, so as a response, you’ve learned to be your own…
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Cultivating loving wellness with Koree Badio.
There aren’t words to describe how this conversation reached my soul. Thank you to my soul sister, Koree, for joining me in this space and fostering this beautiful conversation. Please join us as we discuss what loving wellness is, how we cultivate in our everyday lives, how you all can lead a…
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Self-care is a necessity: Embracing radical self-care.
You will never be wrong for putting yourself first or prioritizing your needs. We are so used to overextending, that actually choosing ourselves and putting our needs first feels like we are doing something wrong. Let’s move away from that. Release that. You are deserving of radical self-care....
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Community healing: Finding home in your friendships.
A huge part of my healing journey has been leaning into my community more. Letting my people support me, love on me, and hold space for me. Whether they know it or not, my friends have played a major role in my growth and self + acceptance. In more ways than one, they’ve been home for me. Tune in...
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Let's get real: Therapist chat with Jada Albright, LMHC.
Let’s get real. Dealing with mental health isn’t always easy. In fact, it can be quite heavy, especially when you feel alone. In this episode, we’re joined by the lovely Jada Albright, LMHC. We discuss the hard things we don’t like to talk about, boundaries, stigma and more. Jada and I gently...
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Reparenting my inner child.
The journey back home or back to self includes healing those inner child wounds and reparenting yourself. Reparenting looks different for everyone. For me it looks like being gentle with myself, unlearning toxicity, mirror work, and no longer tolerating people or spaces I don't feel safe with/in....
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The year of new beginnings.
Reflection of the previous year, gratitude for the lessons learned, and excitement for the blessings to come. The main lessons I’m taking with me into this new season are 1) choose yourself, 2) it’s okay to walk away from people/situations that are no longer serving you, and 3) listen to yourself...
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It wasn’t your fault.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please stand with survivors. Please believe survivors. Please support survivors. Join me in this episode as I discuss my own experience as a survivor and the impact these experiences have on peoples’ lives. Please listen with caution. If you are a…
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Girl talk: Can I date while healing? with Briana Spivey
In this episode, I'm joined by my lovely lab sister, Briana Spivey, a third-year Clinical Psychology PhD student. We discuss if it's possible to date while still healing and what it looks like to navigate that.
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Stop gaslighting yourself.
We always talk about narcissists and abusers gaslighting people, but what about when you gaslight yourself? “I’m just too sensitive” “I’m being dramatic. They didn’t mean it like that” “I’m probably just making a big deal” Do any of these look/feel familiar? If yes, maybe you self gaslight. Join…
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Another life lesson?
In this episode, I discuss our experiences being life lessons (whether we want them to or not), feeling and dealing with regret and how we can cope with all of this.
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Oh, so you're jealous?
OOP — don’t worry we’ve all be there. In this episode, I discuss jealousy/envy, why we feel these things, and how we can work through these feelings and overcome them.
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Valentine's day special.
In this episode, I talk about how to enjoy Valentine’s Day and embrace singleness, loving on yourself and providing you with some gentle reminders if you’re having a hard time today.
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When you’re tired of being tired.
Trigger Warning ⚠️: Mention of suicidal ideation “What do they have to be depressed about?” Depression wears many faces. Those people who seem to have it “together” could also be suffering. You truly never know what someone is battling. Tune in as I discuss high functioning depression, what it…
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Forgiveness versus access.
Why do we believe that just because we forgive people they get to have access to us again? I don’t know who needs to hear this, but they DON’T. Tune in as I discuss forgiveness and whether or not people deserve to have access to you after you’ve forgiven them! What do you think? Does forgiveness...
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Seasons of people.
Sometimes it's hard to accept the fact that not everyone is meant to be in your life for more than a season. In this episode, I discuss these uncomfortable truths and how to cope! If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show for more and please leave me a rate/review! Thank you for sharing space...
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Surviving survival mode.
In this episode, I discuss survival mode: what it is, what it looks like, my own struggle of dealing with this, and more importantly, how we get through it.
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Trusting the transition.
Are you feeling like you aren’t in control or like things aren’t going your way? Sometimes when things don’t work out, it’s because something better is on the way. Trust the transition, my love. Tune in and hear my journey over these past free months and how I had to learn to trust the transition...
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Loving someone and accepting love with anxiety.
How do you love someone with anxiety? As someone with anxiety, how do you let love in? Having a loved one with anxiety can be difficult. We may not always know what to do and also having anxiety and allowing ourselves to let love in can be even harder. Join me as I discuss this in the newest...
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True life: My family is toxic.
Let’s be real, we all have that one family member with the snarky comments that are really disrespectful but you’re family so you let it rock? Well guess what, we’re not doing that anymore! We are setting boundaries and demanding respect. If you struggle with setting boundaries with toxic family...
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Therapy or nah?
If you’re considering getting a therapist, this is your sign. DO IT. If you’re considering a therapist and not sure if you should seek one, if you don’t know where to begin or what you should be asking, if you just want to know more about the process, this episode is for you! Finding a therapist…
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Am I a fraud?
No! You are not a fraud. It's called Impostor Syndrome. Tune in as I discuss what impostor syndrome is and how we are going to overcome it! DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional.
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Truth is I'm tired.
In this episode, I discuss burnout, compassion fatigue, my own story with burnout, normalizing these feelings and how we can overcome this. Join me! DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional.
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True love or trauma bond?
“You cannot force someone to leave. You cannot make someone realize that their situation is abuse.” Let’s talk about trauma bonding. Many of us are or have been in this type of situation and if you have or know someone who is or has been, you know it’s hard. Tune into this episode as I discuss…
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Inner child healing.
To my inner child: I love you. You are safe now. Your needs and feelings matter. In this episode I discuss inner child healing, what are some signs of inner child wounds, my own inner child healing journey, and more.
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Superwoman syndrome.
You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to give yourself a break. You are allowed to say no. You are allowed to put you and your needs first. Join me as I discuss superwoman syndrome and how we can and will be overcoming this!
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Let's talk about suicide.
TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE/ MENTION OF SELF HARM If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting themselves, please call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. We rarely hold spaces where we can openly...
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Self care in the face of racial trauma.
Self-care is essential, especially during times like this. Tune in for some easy ways to practice self care while dealing with racial trauma. Ways to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
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Say his name with Build Black Give Back.
George Floyd. “I am tired of watching Black men die on camera.” - Beau Colbert We’re fed up. We’re hurt. We’re traumatized. We’re tired. We are saying his name. Join my best friend Joy, founder of @buildbackgiveblack and I as we discuss our thoughts on this sick murder and black lives.…
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Closure and accepting rejection.
"I need closure so I can move on." No, you don't. You give yourself closure and you accept rejection with grace. Join me as I debunk the idea of closure and discuss how to accept rejection.
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You deserve: The hard part about self over (part two).
We always talk about the good things that come when you love yourself. But let's be real. Self love isn't only face masks and journaling. Let's get into the not so good things about the self-love/healing journey.
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You deserve (part one).
"I am worthy. I am strong. I am worthy of love. I do love who I am and my life." Join me as I affirm, debunk, and build up. You deserve all the greatness and love headed your way.
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We will be okay.
We all know what's currently going on in the world. This virus has us in panic mode, but we will be okay. Join me as I discussing managing anxiety and embracing social distancing.
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Are you holding yourself accountable?
How often do you stop and hold yourself accountable? Maybe you’re the toxic one. Maybe you’re the problem. The truth hurts. Join me as I discuss accountability, how we can hold ourselves accountable and why this is important and necessary for growth.
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To date or not to date.
"Stop making excuses for people and their subpar behavior." Hello my lovelies. Join me as I discuss some important things to remember while navigating dating in 2020. Stay ready. Tune in!
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I hate it here: A rant.
PSA: Adulting sucks and I'm fed up. Join me as I rant about why I'm over adulthood and literally everything. I can't be the only one, right?
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Booked, busy and unbothered.
“The less you give a damn, the happier you’ll be.” In this episode I discuss how to be unbothered aka how to not give a damn and what being unbothered is not. Remember, mind the business that pays you and focus on yourself! Tune in.
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Living with purpose.
Life has been really heavy on my mind lately, especially with the recent events. Join me as I discuss ways we can live with purpose and make sure we are living our lives to the fullest.
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The truth about codependency.
“You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.” - Unknown Do you want to “fix” people? Do you constantly seek validation from others? If yes, then you might be codependent. Join me in discussing what codependency looks like, what some common traits are and what we...
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No means no with Joli Ienuso.
BOUNDARIES. What are they? Why do we need them? Why are we so afraid to set them? In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Joli, a violence prevention educator, to discuss the ins and outs of boundaries. We dig deep into our own personal experiences with setting boundaries and...
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Defining the decade.
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY LOVELIES!!! Join me in this first episode of the new year as I reflect on some important lessons 2019 has taught me. I also discuss what attitude and beliefs I’m bringing into this new decade with me. 2020 is yours. Step into your power and claim it. Bringing you #GardeniaGems…
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His story with Rajah.
“I’m an artist and I also identify as trans.” - Rajah In this episode I sit down with my brother and my long time friend, Rajah, as he discusses his journey, how it has affected him and his loved ones and how he takes care of himself, and much more. Trans lives matter, you don’t want to miss...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A soft place to land as you navigate your healing journey. Let's be real-- it's not easy. Join Niara, a clinical psychology PhD student, as she unpacks all things mental health, trauma, healing and more through raw, honest conversations and personal experiences. Whether you need support, comfort, or a gentle reminder that you're not alone, you're in the right place. Tune in.
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Niara J. Carrenard
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A soft place to land as you navigate your healing journey. Let's be real-- it's not easy. Join Niara, a clinical psychology PhD student, as she unpacks all things mental health, trauma, healing and more through raw, honest conversations and personal experiences. Whether you need support, comfort,...
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