In this week's episode you and I are going to discuss some practical and effective ways to tell your friends the truth, no matter how difficult it may seem. RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations...

In this week's episode I share a reader's DM to me. I talk a lot about grief but today I want you to hear how it sounds. But more importantly I want you to listen in to know that you are not alone.  RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts,...

In this week's episode you and I are going discuss (in no particular order) ways that we can really slow this year down to get to most out of it and not feel a consistent burden of "OMG I am forever behind!". RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge Listen to my mixtape here - https://tyalx.com/mixtape-vol1 CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep...

The folks asked for a guided meditation (you say you like Ty's voice). So here is her second mediation. Be sure to leave and comment and share if you loved it. This one will help you find your mental safe space. Maybe there will be more?!  RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly...

I hope you've managed to curate your little space with people who you can learn from or folks that make you laugh or bring you joy. One of my favorite people to follow is Dr Nicole LePera. Her handle is the.holistic.psychologist on IG. She talks a lot about healing and gives examples of language for a lot of the common but taboo emotional things that we deal with daily. Recently she made a meme about respect and I found it to be so simple but profound so I wanted to expand on it. So in...

The folks asked for a guided meditation (you say you like Ty's voice). So here is her first mediation. Be sure to leave and comment and share if you loved it. This one will help you find gratitude. Maybe there will be more?! RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care...

In today's episode I give 3 gems necessary to cope with a terminally ill parent (in a healthy way).  RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations and more https://tyalx.com/patreon. Follow Self Care IRL...

In today's episode, I chat about a quick method I saw circulating on Beyonce's internet on how to start small to improve yourself. And even added few steps because... improvement. RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump...

Today's episode is a bit different from the norm. I am unpacking my emotions after binging the Netflix series, From Scratch. This might be the emotional vomit we all needed.  RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio,...

In today's episode you and I are going to discuss 8 ways we can stop our overthinking dead in its tracks. RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations and more https://tyalx.com/patreon. Follow Self...

In today's episode, you and I are going to discuss what current habits should you break, like right now, if you truly want to be better, for tomorrow. RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations and...

In this episode you and and I are going to discuss things that we can do to manage and maneuver around seasonal depression. RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations and more...

In today's episode, I will update you on how my body feels now post hysterectomy and if I have any regrets, one year later. RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations and more...

In today’s episode you and I are going to discuss some of the strategies that can help you narrow down—or expand—your options and pick a therapist who is likely to be a perfect match for you. RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge Links to online directories:  1. Black Virtual Wellness Directory 2. Therapy for Black Girls 3. Zencare 4. Psychology Today  5. Open Paths Counseling Center  6....

In this episode you and I are going to discuss some crucial habits you should be holding onto when normal life resumes, whenever that will be.  RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations and more...

In today’s episode you and I are going to discuss a few things that are standing in the way of your grief recovery and I’m going to give you some strategies you can apply today if you’re finding it difficult to get through your grief on your own. RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable...

Surrender can be very scary to us. It is the opposite of what we are constantly trying to do — and that is gain control. Over everything. We are constantly seeking control. In this episode you and I are going to discuss some ways you can let grace infuse your way of thinking and how we can take small steps to begin to shift our orientation towards surrender. RESOURCES: Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads 5 Day Gratitude Challenge -...

Because we all know that text messages can open the door for more meaningful interactions with someone, or even help repair and rebuild relationships with people you’ve grown apart from, today’s episode will detail step by step how to text someone you haven’t talked to in a long time. RESOURCES: Ep 6. Ghosting is Not an Acceptable Form of Communication, Even if You Have a Good Reason Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership...

Reflection has been Ty's biggest healing tool. While thinking about how far she's come, she reminisced on her first book Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died. This was the start of her Self Care IRL journey. In today's episode, Ty reads chapter 3 from her book - The Art Of Losing.  RESOURCES:  Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads Get your copy of Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive...

In today’s episode you and I are going to discuss a few really powerful reasons why you should be checking in on your strong friend and ways to release the strong friend behavior.  RESOURCES:  Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations and more...

In today’s episode you and Ty are going to chat about the radical care we need to implement post Roe vs Wade reversal and the resources you can support if advocacy is on your heart.  RESOURCES:  Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads AOC Instagram post on how we got here & what's next - https://www.instagram.com/p/CfRWbdkgPri/ Organizations to support: https://www.ineedana.com/advocacy Podcasts on this topic:  The Science Vs podcast - The Abortion Underground...

In today’s episode Ty shares with you how you can also protect your energy. She breaks down exactly what energy she means. And of course she will give you a few gems that will help you keep your energy at “so fresh and so clean” level at all times.  RESOURCES:  Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump...

In today’s episode you and I are going to discuss how to disconnect your emotional buttons with a few strategies that I often lean on.  RESOURCES:  Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations and more https://tyalx.com/patreon. Follow Self Care IRL on IG:...

In this episode, Ty invited good good girlfriend of the show and Sr Producer of Digital for The Real, Krystal Franklin. The two chat about setting boundaries (because there is 50 ways to skin that cat), dating with purpose, and leaning in for help. RESOURCES:  Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up at podcorn.com/podcasters or going to the...

In this episode you and I are going to discuss how understanding the small, day-to-day experiences that impact your mood is crucial to your mental wellness. RESOURCES:  Downloadable Self-Care Guides - https://tyalx.com/downloads Ty's playlist - https://tyalx.com/spotify-playlists CONNECT WITH US: Join our exclusive membership community on Patreon and receive daily pep talks, downloadable monthly self care guides, ad free podcasts, exclusive soul dump audio, guided meditations and more...