Pathway 2 Empowerment

Are emotions good? Can they be bad? Emotions are neither good or bad, they are simply a means of communication and an attempt to keep you safe. It's what we do with those emotions that creates the positive or negative connotation. In this episode we dive deep into what emotions are.Check out our website: www.pathwaytoempowerment.com to find workbooks and courses that help you gain a deep understanding of emotions, how to manage them, and grow as a person.  Share Your Thoughts

The term Narcissist has been thrown around a lot in recent years, however, not always correctly. This conversation should shed some light as to what NPD actually is and what characteristics are exhibited.Share Your Thoughts

Continuing our monthly topic of mental health disorders, we are discussing the in's and out's of panic disorders, how they differ from panic attacks, what the symptoms are, and what therapy modalities work best as well as learning some grounding techniques to help you in the moment.  The key is to find a therapist that you vibe with and feel comfortable with so that they can guide you on your journey. If you are searching for a good therapist, Cheli specializes in trauma and has worked with hundreds of people, and she would love to guide you along your way, please do not hesitate to reach out. Share Your Thoughts

Have you ever wondered what causes borderline personality disorder? Or what symptoms may present for some people with it? Well today we are talking about the possible causes, symptoms, when it's usually diagnosed, as well as different therapy modalities that can help someone cope with the disorder.Share Your Thoughts

We are continuing April's topic of Mental Health Disorders by talking about Bipolar Disorder so that people can gain an understanding as to what it is, what symptoms show up, and some good coping mechanisms that are available. The more we talk about these topics the less stigma there will be around it and the more empathy others can have for the people who deal with these issues. Share Your Thoughts

Today we are discussing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, what some of the symptoms are and different modalities and techniques that can be utilized to cope with it. Share Your Thoughts

ADHD can often get confused with other issues. In this episode, we discuss ADHD, some of the struggles people who have it deal with, and ways that we can be mindful of our loved ones with ADHD. Share Your Thoughts

Many people may have never heard of Histrionic Personality disorder, so today we are bringing light to this. We hope that by educating people about different disorders, we can release the stigma that often gets attached, and create more empathy for the people who may be struggling. Today we are discussing the common symptoms of Histrionic Personality Disorder, modalities that may work best for coping with it, and how we can help our loved one with it. Share Your Thoughts

Are CPTSD and PTSD the same condition, completely different, or similar with key differences? What are they? How does one come to have them? What can someone struggling with these conditions do to cope? These are some of the questions that we will be discussing today! Share Your Thoughts

As women, we often take up the majority of the mental load of the family or partnership. We are always "on". Today we are discussing how being the 24 hour woman effects our mental health, what belief systems encourage the perpetuation of this role, things we can do to help take care of ourselves as well, and to overcome the belief that you have to be everything for everyone. Share Your Thoughts

The mental load that women have to carry these days seems never ending. This conversation is about some of the items on women's mental burden list, how and why they are there and why it's important to reduce the load. Share Your Thoughts

Many women can lose themselves in motherhood, many things about who you are changes when you become a mom. Today we are talking about why/how that can occur and things that you can do to rediscover who you are now, as a person, outside of motherhood. Share Your Thoughts

An issue that women face when it comes to mental health issues that isn't talked about nearly enough is postpartum depression. It's important to keep people informed of what this issue is, and how to help yourself or your loved one who may be dealing with it. Join the conversation and reduce the stigma behind it. Share Your Thoughts

Did you know that having strong female friendships greatly impacts your mental health? In this episode we discuss all the benefits that women supporting other women and having community with one another has on our longevity, mental health, and life satisfaction. Share Your Thoughts

Today's conversation is about the gaps that are present in women's healthcare and why that may be. Share Your Thoughts

We all know some of the physical symptoms that can occur during perimenopause and menopause, but seldom is it ever talked about some the mental health struggles that go along with that stage of life. You're losing one identity and morphing into another stage of life and a lot of emotion and mental changes can happen. This conversation is about those changes, what we can expect, how we can deal with the challenges and really thrive into our new becoming! Share Your Thoughts

What is parentification? How do dysfunctional dynamics that lead to parentification happen? What are some of the long-term consequences for the parentified child mentally, emotionally, and within their future relationships? What are some ways that someone who was parentified as a child can heal and move forward to really thrive through their adult life? These are some of the questions that we will be answering in today's episode! Share Your Thoughts

Continuing on March's topic of Women's Mental Health Issues, today we are discussing eating disorders so that we can gain a better understanding as to how they develop and how best to handle them. www.pathwaytoempowerment.com has courses on Core Distortions that could be incredibly helpful when recovering from an eating disorder. Cheli is a very talented therapist that can guide you on your journey to recovery as well so please reach out! Share Your Thoughts

The month of March we will be discussing several issues within the field of Women's Mental Health. Today we are starting off these discussions with our conversation about Body Image, with our dear friend Shel. If you or someone you know is struggling with Body image, check out our website www.pathwaytoempowerment.com we offer several different courses for emotional growth. In our course for Raising Resilient Women as well our Raising Emotionally Healthy Humans, there are sections that include in-depth video  content, workbooks with assignments, as well as sessions with Cheli. They are sure to help you on your healing journey.Share Your Thoughts

The first few experiences in the dating world can often set the path for future relationships, so we want to make sure our teen is set up for success in this area of their lives. This includes modeling healthy relationships, open communication, and guiding them along helping them to understand what's normal and healthy and steer clear of red-flags. This episode is all about how you can help your child learn the ropes of romantic relationships and guide them into healthy happy successful relationships throughout their lives. www.pathwaytoempowerment.com has courses available for all aspects of parenting if you would like guidance along your parenting journey! Share Your Thoughts

Part of parenting is helping your child navigate friendships so that they can have healthy happy friendships to lean on. This episode discusses how we as parents can help our child create and maintain healthy friendships. We also have a course available on our website www.pathwaytoempowerment.com where we go more in-depth with video content, courseworkbook with assignments and one-on-one sessions, so be sure to check that out as it's an amazing tool you can use on your parenting journey! Share Your Thoughts

As your child hits their teen years and beyond, your relationship with them will look a lot different than it did when they were a small child. And you'll need to parent a lot differently. In this episode we discuss some of the ways we can evolve our parenting strategies in order to adapt to your teens differing needs for autonomy and connection. We offer courses on our website that include parenting through all stages of your life, you can check them out at www.pathwaytoempowerment.com.Share Your Thoughts

As our children go through different stages of their lives, our relationship with them needs to evolve to meet their new need and expectation and maturity levels so that we can guide them through each stage of their lives and maintain our emotional connection and closeness to them. In this episode we discuss some of the changes that our preteens are going through and how to evolve your parenting to adjust to their new stage of life. We have courses and workbooks available if you would like further guidance on parenting through the different life stages, on our website www.pathwaytoempowerment.com Share Your Thoughts

The first ten years of your child's life are known as the formative years that set the foundation for their future. These years build their self-confidence, their attachment style, the way they communicate and so many more so they are absolutely crucial for you as a parent to build a healthy bond with your child and model healthy interactions. www.pathwaytoempowerment.com has courses with in-depth video content, workbooks with assignments, and one-on-one sessions with Cheli that can really help you thrive through each stage of parenting so that your child is set up for success. Share Your Thoughts

A positive self-concept and healthy self-esteem are such an important part of development because it really affects how we move and interact within our world. This episode discusses the ways we can model and promote confidence and self esteem within our children so we can set them up for success. Share Your Thoughts

Our children need to feel part of the family unit and they also need to have that one on one time with just us as their parent. Each element is crucial to the development of your child, their development of a secure attachment style, and them feeling like they have a safe place to belong to. Share Your Thoughts

In this episode we discuss not only why it is important that you build a strong bond with your children but also the steps and things you can do in order to create it. We lay the foundation for our child's attachment style, and their success in life with the way we model relationships and foster connection with them! Share Your Thoughts

Does having a regular gratitude practice really change your life for the better or do people just say that?This episode explores the ways in which practicing gratitude can change our brains and regulate our nervous system! Dive in for this informative episode so that you can put gratitude into your nervous system regulation toolbox!Share Your Thoughts

Time spent out in nature is a crucial part to our journey toward healing and calming our nervous systems. Nature has so many benefits on our bodies for a variety of reasons. Today we will be discussing some of the ins and outs of natures impact on our nervous system regulation. Share Your Thoughts

Have you ever heard of Myofascial Release? It is a type of massage that can help you on your journey toward healing and regulating your nervous system as it can help to release the stored trauma and emotions within your body. This episode discusses how this modality works and how you can use it as a tool in your healing journey!Share Your Thoughts

As we continue on our journey to promote overall wellness and heal our nervous systems, let's take a dive into the world of acupuncture and discover it's varied benefits to our mental health. Share Your Thoughts

In this episode we discover how a consistent yoga practice can help guide you along your journey of nervous system regulation and healing trauma. You will learn some of the benefits of yoga as well as which types are best on your healing journey and how often you should practice for optimal results.Share Your Thoughts

Today we have special guest Melissa on to discuss the varied options available for somatic movement in helping regulate our nervous systems. Melissa has many years of experience in several modalities and is a wealth of knowledge in this field. She helps us discover different somatic movement modalities and their benefits to us. You can find her at aspiringjourney.comShare Your Thoughts

In this episode we discuss the modalities of EFT Tapping and EMDR, what they are, how they work, whether they are safe to do on your own or you need to work with a practitioner, and their benefits. Not every modality will be everyone's cup of tea, the key here is learning about options available to you and exploring them, so that you can discover the modalities that work best for you on your healing journey! Healing is possible!Share Your Thoughts

This episode discusses the inner child and how important it is to explore and heal your inner child on your journey toward a regulated nervous system. Our relationship with ourselves is the most important relationship we will ever have and it is ever-changing. Let's explore so we can work toward the best relationship with your self possible. Share Your Thoughts

The month of January is all about promoting over all wellbeing through regulating our nervous systems, we will be discussing several modalities and techniques to do so throughout this month! So today's episode gives us the baseline knowledge we need for the months discussions. What is the nervous system, what does it do, why is regulating it so crucial?Share Your Thoughts

We have the amazing Teresa with us today to discuss with us some very important knowledge and resources for Suicide Prevention. She has many many years working in suicide prevention so she is a wealth of information. Do you know what the risk factors to look out for are?Do you know where to reach out for resources when you or a loved one is in need of suicide prevention?Share Your Thoughts

Grief can definitely hit hard during the holiday season, especially if it is the first holiday without your loved one. This episode discusses some tips for managing your grief and setting yourself up for success through the holidays. We remind you also that the healing process is not linear, grief has it's ups and downs and it can hit harder some times than others. It is important to give yourself grace through it all and check in with yourself frequently in order to honor your emotions and grieving process. Share Your Thoughts

How often do we fulfill the wishes of everyone around us, throughout the year, but especially during the holidays we can tend to put ourselves at the bottom of the priority list. This episode is about embracing the fact that you are important as well and challenging you to put yourself on your priority list! Make a bucket list of things just for you this year! Share Your Thoughts

Special guest Elizabeth, who is an LCSW is here with us to help teach us grounding methods and other coping techniques that we can use during any difficult situation that may come up in our lives, but that can be especially helpful during the holiday get togethers we need to navigate this season. You can find her at www.desertrootstherapy.com if you'd like to work with her. Let's learn these skills and really thrive this holiday season!Share Your Thoughts

I am sure we have all heard of the "winter blues" or how stressful the holidays can be for some, and others experience feelings of euphoria. The reality is we can all experience any or all of these symptoms, the holidays really can be a rollercoaster of emotional highs and lows. This episode breaks down the ways that the holidays effect our mental health and gives you questions you can ask yourself in order to check in with yourself and prepare yourself to cope with the rollercoasters that may come. Together we can thrive this holiday season!Share Your Thoughts

People often push your boundaries during the holidays and you get roped into doing things or being places you aren't necessarily happy or comfortable with. This discussion goes over how to create healthy boundaries for yourself and tips on how to keep those boundaries strong through the pressure of the holidays. Share Your Thoughts

The holidays, although they can be fun, can be very stressful and triggering for many of us. In this episode we discuss ways in which we can prioritize our peace and mental well-being so that we can thrive through the holidays. Share Your Thoughts

Although outdoor activities to combat Seasonal Affect Disorder may be limited, there are still some things you can do to get that natural sunlight and other activities and hobbies that you can do to reduce the affect it has on you this winter season. This episode lists several activities both indoor and out that can be done to help manage the symptoms of SAD and thrive. Share Your Thoughts

The first episode for December's month of seasonal mental health issues is highlighting Seasonal Affect Disorder. What is it? What do the symptoms look like? Who is susceptible? What can you do to combat it? Come take a deep dive with us so you can learn how you can thrive through these hard winter months!Share Your Thoughts

Many things change as we age and one could get confused as to which movements are best and how to modify your program as you age. In this episode we discuss some fun age appropriate ways to get movement into your day as you age. Staying active has physical, mental, and cognitve health benefits. Let's thrive as we age!Share Your Thoughts

In this episode we discuss some of the factors that contribute to age related cognitive decline and ways in which we can slow down the process and maintain a healthy brain into our old age. Share Your Thoughts

Losing the sense of connection to your community and family can greatly impact your mental health and satisfaction as we age. Fostering connections and finding ways to engage with our communities in the time of constant change of life circumstances can improve our sense of belonging and connectedness. Share Your Thoughts

Special guest, our friend Eve, came to discuss her experience taking care of her father as he had some health declines in his older age and the loneliness she, as well as her mother experienced through the process. Share Your Thoughts

We just finished talking about stress and it's harmful effects on our mental health. What can we do about it? Our dear friend Signe is here to help us understand a modality that is available to us that can help regulate and calm our nervous system which she uses in her practices, she practices trauma informed mindfulness, meditation, sound bath, and yoga. Share Your Thoughts