Resilient She: Women's journey of mental health and recovery

In this episode we discuss the importance of creating that social circle of sisters. We discuss Kasley Killam, author of "The Art and Science of Connection" and her concept of 5-3-1. "5-3-1" helps us get and stay connected with others, prevents isolation, and helps us with our overall wellbeing. We also discuss ways to start allowing others into our lives when we may be untrusting or fearful.

Join me as we discuss the 2024 Paris Olympics, and the wonderful morons and intellectual idiots who are judging these amazing female athletes like Simone Biles, Sha 'Carri Richardson and Ilona Maher.

If I had a cast on my leg, you could see my leg was broken. I can't wear a cast over my heart or my head. How will you know if they are broke? How will you know if I'm dealing with a bout of depression instead of a cold or sinus infection. Why do we openly share medical issues but become tight lipped when it comes to our mental health. Join me as I discuss breaking the taboo and talk about my history of depression and alcoholism and let me know if you relate to anything I share.

Are you a "fixer", a "caretaker", the "referee"? What were those early messages you received about your place in the world? Let's talk about how to challenge these deep-rooted beliefs that don't work for us any longer. Let's work on rewiring those automatic messages and replace them with new ones validating our self-worth and strength.

Summer is here - this means beach, vacation, graduations and parties. How are you going to stay clean and sober? What do you think about all of the Alcohol Free choices out there today? Join me as I talk about ways to navigate the season of drinking and learn tips to stay the course of your own recovery journey

I always knew something was different about me. We couldn't put the finger on it in the 80's, we didn't have the language. Now we celebrate pride with the language, and the pride, and a reflection of the struggles that brought us to where we are today. Please join me in this emotional and intense episode as we discuss Pride month and what it means.

You may have a problem if.... Lets discuss the use of alcohol or drug or any addictive behaviors to cope with life. Lets talk about the road to our rock bottom and how to recovery resiliently.

Join me as we continue to discuss loving ourselves beyond what we see in the mirror. Let's talk about lifting others up, lifting ourselves up and talk about how Charlie and the Chocolate Factor taught us everything we need to know.

What are your goals? What do you dream of doing? How are you going to get there? Join me as we talk about achieving our goals and dreams and the changes and challenges we face to get there.

Why do we judge ourselves with such self-loathing and distaste? My eyebrows are too thin, my double chin, my voice.... it goes on and on. We need to appreciate uniqueness and different as opposed to giving ourselves the age old messages of us believing we are not enough.

Nex Benedict, Andrea Kuch, two people who died due to the effects of bullying. Bullying does not only happen in school and to teenagers, it crosses over into adulthood and the workplace. Lets talk about what we can do for ourselves and others as we deal with bullying.

Resilient She: Talk w ME - My friend Brandy Polster shares how her medical diagnosis of Turner Syndrome turned her into a badass Resilient She. She talks about how Turner Syndrome, as with any disease, has affected her life. Join us for a frank, open conversation about acceptance and self-love despite medical diagnoses, things we can't control, and things in life that make us different.

In today's podcast we take a realistic look at aging - with a slight twist of humor, a whole bunch of f'bombs (noticed during the playback) and the true expression of growing older.

As woman, refraining from alcohol is different than it is for men. Let's talk about "Dry January" - and what it means if you are sober curious or an alcoholic. We will also talk about the Resilient She's I know who turned their lives around and now celebrate a life of recovery.

Let's talk about caretaking. As women, this role gets placed upon us in many instances. Expectations, inner critics and judgments can leave us feeling guilty or shameful. We need to care for us so we can care for others and not feel bad about it. Join me as we take a look at ways to do it differently since the sandwich generation is the norm.

In this episode we talk about how we got here, where we are going and the inspiration the fueled Resilient She's creation. Our conversation takes us to the book "Real Self Care" by Pooja Lakshmin, MD and how she and fitness instructor Joslyn Thompson Rule helped me understand self care in a whole new light.