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The Positive Professional
by Tracyavon
A weekly sprinkle of positivity, self-care &wellness, mindfulness, and guided meditations.
Episodes
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Season 7 E27 "Is Your Bridge Falling Down?"
Taking Personal Inventory of How People Experience You We spend so much time examining how others treat us, but how often do we ask, “What is it like to experience me?” In this episode, I’m talking about self-reflection, accountability, emotional safety, and how our everyday behaviors can either...
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Season 7 E26 " The Cornell 7 Case & Vicarious Trauma"
The Cornell 7 case has been difficult to avoid. It’s in the news, on social media, in group chats—and for some people, the details are staying with them long after they put their phones down. In this episode, I’m shifting the conversation to vicarious trauma and what repeated exposure to…
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Season 7 Episode 25 "When You’ve Outgrown the Room"
Have you ever looked around a space you once felt comfortable in and realized, I don’t fit here anymore? Not because you think you’re better than anyone. Not because something terrible happened. You’ve simply grown—and sometimes growth changes what you can comfortably remain connected to. In this...
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Season 7 Episode 24 "When Mediocrity Leads: The Cost of Settling for Less in Leadership"
What happens when the standard for leadership becomes simply being good enough? In this episode, I’m talking about mediocrity in leadership—not leaders who make mistakes, because we all do, but leadership that becomes comfortable with low expectations, poor communication, defensiveness, and a…
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Season 7 Episode 23 "Self-Neglect Is Not Service"
There’s a difference between being of service and sacrificing yourself in the process. Many of us are used to being the dependable one—the person who shows up, handles things, helps, gives, supports, and somehow finds a way to keep going. But at what point does being there for everyone else…
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Season 7 Episode 22 "Season 7, Episode 22 Where Was the Sisterhood?"
The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a mistrial, but the conversation shouldn’t end there. This episode asks a bigger question: How does intersectionality shape who receives empathy, advocacy, visibility, and the benefit of being viewed through the lens of mental illness? As I revisited the Clancy...
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Season 7 Episode 21 "The Power of Alignment: When Your Mind, Heart, and Actions Move in the Same Direction"
Have you ever had everything looking fine on the outside, but something inside you kept saying, this doesn’t feel right? In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when your mind, heart, values, and actions finally start moving in the same direction. Sometimes you don’t need to have your...
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Season 7 Episode 20 "When Sympathy Has a Face: Lindsay Clancy, Latarsha Sanders, Race, Mental Illness, and Who Gets Seen as Sick"
Two mothers. Five children tragically lost. Mental health at the center of both cases. The same Massachusetts judge. Yet the public conversations surrounding Lindsay Clancy and Latarsha Sanders have looked remarkably different. As Clancy's case continues to receive national attention and public...
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Season 7 Episode 19 "Turning Inward: Finding Peace in the Quietness of Your Mind"
"By drawing our senses of perception inwards, we are able to experience the control, silence, and quietness of the mind." — B.K.S. Iyengar In a world filled with constant notifications, endless opinions, and relentless distractions, when was the last time you truly listened to yourself? This...
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Season 7 Episode 18 "Breathe Deeply, Live Fully"
The Courage to Breathe: Releasing Fear, Reclaiming Peace, and Living Without Limits Have you ever noticed how fear changes your breathing? When we're anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain, we hold our breath without even realizing it. And sometimes, we've been holding our breath through life…
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Season 7 Episode 17 "More Than a Championship: What the Knicks' Victory Teaches Us About Resilience, Hope, and the Power of Believing Again"
This episode isn't about basketball. It's about what happens when you refuse to give up on something you've been believing in for years. Whether you're waiting for healing, a new opportunity, peace, or your next breakthrough, this conversation is a reminder that delays don't always mean defeat....
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Season 7 Episode 16 "Protecting Your Peace This Summer: Being Intentional Instead of Following the Crowd"
As summer begins, I want to challenge you to think about one question: Are you creating the summer you actually want, or the summer you think you're supposed to have? Too often we spend the season saying yes to everything, trying to keep up with everyone, and ignoring what we truly need. This...
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Season 7 Episode 15 "The Courage to Stay: Accountability Beyond Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn"
Most people think accountability is about admitting when you're wrong. But what if accountability is really about learning how to stay present when your nervous system wants to protect you? When we are confronted, criticized, or asked to take responsibility, many of us don't respond from our...
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Season 7 Episode 14 "Parasocial Relationships, Mental Health Grifters, and Protecting Your Mind Online"
Not everyone giving mental health advice online is qualified to do so. In this episode of The Positive Professional Podcast, we discuss the rise of “mental health grifters,” the dangers of quick-fix healing content, unverified credentials, and how to protect yourself online. Real healing requires...
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Season 7 Episode 13 "Leading with Integrity, Not Image"
We are living in a time where social media can reward image faster than integrity, especially in mental health spaces. Recently, public conversations around misrepresented credentials, educational backgrounds, and professional identity have raised important ethical concerns about trust,...
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Season 7 Episode 12 "Stop Comparing, Start Becoming"
At some point… you have to stop watching everyone else’s life and start building your own. Comparison will have you questioning your timing, your progress, and your worth… …but it will never move you forward. This episode is about shifting out of comparison and into becoming.
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Season 7 Episode 11 "Envy, Comparison, and the Courage to Stay in Your Own Lane"
Let’s be honest… Comparison is everywhere. You open your phone and within minutes you’re seeing: • people being celebrated • people reaching milestones • people living lives that look like what you want And without realizing it, your mind starts asking: “Am I behind?” “What am I missing?” That...
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Season 7 Episode 10 "Becoming Who You Needed"
At some point in life… many of us realize we were waiting. Waiting to be: • understood • supported • protected • validated • chosen And sometimes… those needs were never fully met. So what happens next? This episode is about shifting from waiting… to becoming. We’re talking about: The emotional…
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Season 7 Episode 9 "Resist the Mold, Renew the Mind"
Somewhere along the way… you were taught who to be. Be agreeable. Be quiet. Be strong. Be successful. Be who they expect. And without realizing it… you adapted to survive — not to live. This episode is about breaking out of the mold you were shaped into. We’re talking about: The psychology of...
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Season 7 Episode 8 "Reclaiming Your Voice After Being Silenced"
In this episode, we explore how to reclaim your voice after being silenced in workplaces, relationships, and systems that discourage truth. We talk about: The psychology of learned silence How toxic environments train people to shrink Rebuilding confidence after being dismissed Practicing voice...
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Season 7 Episode 7 "When Leadership Feels Unsafe: Psychological Safety, Unqualified Power, and Protecting Your Mental Health"
Let’s talk about what no one wants to say out loud. Being led by someone who is unqualified, insecure, or emotionally unstable is not just frustrating — it is psychologically destabilizing. When leadership lacks competence, humility, or regulation, it creates: ⚠️ Cognitive dissonance ⚠️ Anxiety…
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Season 7 Episode 6 "Walking Through the Tunnel: Finding Joy, Meaning, and Light When Life Feels Endless"
Life doesn’t always feel like a straight path. Sometimes it feels like an endless tunnel — dark, slow, exhausting, and uncertain. In today’s episode, “Walking Through the Tunnel: Finding Joy, Meaning, and Light When Life Feels Endless,” we talk about what it means to keep going when the end isn’t...
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Season 7 Episode 5 "The Dopamine Reset: Completion, Reflection, and Renewal for an Overstimulated World"
If you’ve been feeling: constantly distracted tired but wired overwhelmed by noise, scrolling, and urgency This episode is your invitation to slow down — without shame, restriction, or pressure. We’re talking about: ✨ What dopamine really is (clinically informed) ✨ How overstimulation impacts…
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Season 7 Episode 4 "When Harm Is Loud: Naming Racism, Protecting Our Nervous Systems, and Choosing Renewal"
When racist messaging is shared publicly, it doesn’t just live on a screen — it lands in the body. In this episode, we talk about what happens to our nervous systems when harm is broadcast loudly, why ignoring racism is not healing, and how we can care for ourselves without amplifying the damage....
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Season 7 Episode 3 "Holding the Weight: Why Naming Our Feelings Is a Radical Act of Healing"
Let’s be honest — our country feels heavy right now. You don’t just see it on the news… you feel it in your body. In this episode, “Holding the Weight: Why Naming Our Feelings Is a Radical Act of Healing,” we talk about why it’s so important to acknowledge how we feel — especially during…
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Season 7 Episode 2: “Shadow Work: Completion, Reflection & Renewal Through the 12 Shadow Archetypes”
In this episode, we’re exploring the 12 Shadow Archetypes that show up when we’re stressed, triggered, overwhelmed, or emotionally unsafe — including: The Victim (“nothing ever works out for me”) The Martyr (self-sacrifice + resentment) The Controller (micromanaging to feel safe) The Pleaser...
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Season 7 Episode 1 "Completion, Reflection, and Renewal"
✨ SEASON 7 IS HERE! ✨ The Positive Professional Podcast is officially back — and this premiere is not just an episode… It’s a moment. Welcome to Season 7: Completion, Reflection, and Renewal. Because the number 7 represents a sacred energy — the closing of cycles, deep reflection, and the power…
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Season 6 Episode 31 “End of Season 6 - Getting Ready for Season 7"
Season 6 of The Positive Professional Podcast is officially wrapped—and this final episode is a reflection, a thank you, and a truth-telling moment. This podcast began during the pandemic as a way to offer grounding, support, and mental health tools in a time of uncertainty. Six years later, I’m...
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Season 6 Episode 30 “Ending the Year Lighter: What to Release Before the New Year
As the year comes to a close, many of us are carrying more than we realize. In this week’s episode, “Ending the Year Lighter: What to Release Before the New Year,” I talk about the emotional, mental, and relational weight we often bring into the next year—and why letting go is sometimes the most...
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Season 6 Episode 29 “December Anxiety: Why the Last Month of the Year Feels Heavy — And How to Protect Your Peace”
December looks magical on the outside… But inside? Many people feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and pressured to “finish the year strong.” In this episode of The Positive Professional Podcast, I break down why December triggers anxiety, what’s happening in your brain and body, and the real strategies...
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Season 6 Episode 28 “Releasing What No Longer Serves You - Part 2"
This episode goes deeper into the healing journey — beyond awareness and into integration, identity rebuilding, and nervous system healing. Affirmation: “I release what no longer belongs to me, and I welcome peace, clarity, and grounded light.” In Part Two, this episode explores: The emotional...
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Season 6 Episode 27 “Releasing What No Longer Serves You”
Are you holding onto something that’s quietly draining your energy — an old habit, relationship, or belief that no longer aligns with your peace? This episode explores the emotional weight of holding on and the freedom that comes when you finally let go. Discover how holding on impacts your…
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Season 6 Episode 26 "Autonomic Wisdom"
Ever wish your nervous system came with a user manual? This episode is your guide to decoding your body’s signals and learning to self-regulate with compassion and clarity. Learn how to: ✨ Understand your autonomic nervous system (and why it’s key to your well-being) ✨ Recognize when you’re in...
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Season 6 Episode 25 “Reflections, Transitions, and Mental Health: Closing Out the Summer Season”
✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ The seasons are shifting, and with the end of summer comes new beginnings, fresh routines, and sometimes…a little stress. In the latest episode of The Positive Professional Podcast, I’m diving into: Why transitions can feel so heavy on our mental health How to reflect on…
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Season 6 Episode 24 "Acute vs Chronic Stress"
We all experience stress—but not all stress is the same. Acute stress shows up in short bursts, like before a big presentation. Chronic stress lingers, draining your energy, health, and spirit. In this episode, I break down: The difference between acute and chronic stress How each impacts your...
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Season 6 Episode 23 "Patient Endurance"
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things, but progress still feels miles away? In this empowering solo episode, we’re diving into the quiet strength of patient endurance — the ability to keep going, with grace, through seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and slow progress. ✨ You’ll learn: ✔️...
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Season 6 Episode 22 "The 3 C's of CBT"
Your thoughts shape your reality — but are all your thoughts true or helpful? In this new episode of The Positive Professional Podcast, I dive into the powerful framework of cognitive restructuring to help you break free from negative thinking. You’ll learn how to: Catch it – Spot those automatic...
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Season 6 Episode 21 "The Importance of Boundaries When Giving Grace"
Can you be kind and say no? Forgive and still walk away? YES, you can. Giving grace is powerful—but without healthy boundaries, it can lead to burnout, resentment, and self-neglect. Learn how to protect your peace while still showing up with empathy and compassion. Avoid burnout Set clear limits...
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Season 6 Episode 20 "What Is Political Gaslighting—And How Not to Fall Victim to It"
Are you constantly questioning what’s real in today’s political world? Do you feel overwhelmed by the headlines, viral clips, and constant “breaking news”? You’re not alone. In this powerful solo episode, we unpack: What political gaslighting is How news networks & influencers profit from...
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Season 6 Episode 19 "Freedom for Whom? Reflecting on July 4th, the Founding Fathers, and Mental Health”
As the nation celebrates July 4th, we’re holding space for those who feel the weight of this day — not as freedom, but as a reminder of contradictions, grief, and unhealed wounds. Did you know that at least 41 signers of the Declaration of Independence enslaved people while writing about “liberty...
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Season 6 Episode 18 "Why People Doom Scroll and Why It’s Hurting Your Mental Health"
Are you constantly checking TikTok for “BREAKING NEWS” updates? Do you catch yourself spiraling through tragic headlines before bed or first thing in the morning? This episode dives deep into: Why we doom scroll (hint: it’s wired into our brains) How constant news consumption fuels anxiety and...
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Season 6 Episode 17 "What is Shadow Work?"
Are you ready to explore the parts of yourself you’ve been taught to hide? In this powerful solo episode, we’re diving deep into shadow work—what it is, where it comes from, and how it can transform your mental health and emotional well-being. Learn how your hidden traits and triggers are…
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Season 6 Episode 16 "Understanding the Breath as Somatic Interdependence"
Your breath is more than just inhale and exhale—it’s a living bridge between your body, emotions, mind, and environment. In this powerful solo episode, we explore how breath shapes your nervous system, your relationships, and your ability to feel safe in your body. ✨ Learn how breath holds memory…
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Season 6 Episode 15 "Releasing Stress & Calming Anxiety Through Somatics"
Are you feeling tense, anxious, or constantly overwhelmed? Your body may be holding the answers. In this powerful solo episode, I break down what stress and anxiety look like in everyday life — and how somatic practices can help you reconnect, release, and regulate your nervous system. What…
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Season 6 Episode 14 "In My Detaching Era: Reclaiming Peace and Power Through Boundaries"
Are you entering your detaching era? It’s not about being cold or distant—it’s about reclaiming your peace, protecting your energy, and choosing yourself unapologetically. In this powerful solo episode of The Positive Professional Podcast, we explore: ✅ How to step back without guilt ✅ How to...
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Season 6 Episode 13 "Understanding Anhedonia: When Joy Disappears"
New Episode Alert! "Understanding Anhedonia: When Joy Feels Out of Reach" is now live on The Positive Professional Podcast! Have you—or someone you care about—ever felt emotionally numb, disconnected from joy, or like your favorite things just don’t “hit” the same anymore? You might be…
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Season 6 Episode 12 "Fostering Authentic Relationships"
In a world full of surface-level connections, how do we create bonds that are real, rooted, and reciprocal? This week’s episode is all about building relationships where you can show up as your full, authentic self — without shrinking, performing, or pretending. We’re diving into: What makes a...
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Season 6 Episode 11 "Breaking the Cycle of Seeking External Validation"
Are you constantly seeking likes, praise, or approval to feel worthy? Do you struggle to feel “enough” without outside affirmation? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this powerful solo episode, we dive deep into how the cycle of external validation begins, why it’s so hard to break, and...
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Season 6 Episode 10 "Let's Talk About Dopamine"
In this episode of The Positive Professional Podcast, we’re diving deep into the brain’s “motivation molecule.” What is dopamine and how does it really work? How is it affected by social media and screen time? What does dopamine withdrawal look like in kids and adults? And most importantly—how…
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Season 6 Episode 9 "Change is Difficult But Necessary"
Change is uncomfortable, messy, and at times… terrifying. But it's also the doorway to growth, transformation, and discovering your true potential. In this empowering solo episode, we dive into why change is so hard, how to embrace it, and real-life strategies to move forward—even when you're...
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A weekly sprinkle of positivity, self-care &wellness, mindfulness, and guided meditations.
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