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! Tune in! If you liked this episode of the podcast: Take a screenshot, head over to Instagram, share it on your story, and tag me @growinggardenias  Make sure you leave me a rate and review so we can reach more listeners just like you who are dedicated to their healing journeys 💗 Follow me on IG to stay up to date with the latest...

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 as well. You’re never alone. If you liked this episode of the podcast: Take a screenshot, head over to Instagram, share it on your story, and tag me @growinggardenias Make sure you leave me a...

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 episode! Tune in! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: [email protected] If you...

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 members, this episode is for you. Tune in! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email:...

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 is not easy... at all! Personally it took me months to find a therapist that I really resonated with (and that’s okay) The relationship you have with your therapist is REALLY important, do not...

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. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: [email protected] If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a...

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. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: [email protected] If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me...

“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 the science behind trauma bonding, what it looks like, why it may happen and more!  DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed...

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. Tune in! DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram:...

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!  You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: [email protected] If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message:...

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 1-800-273-8255. We rarely hold spaces where we can openly discuss our thoughts and fears regarding suicide. Most of these conversations come when it is too late. Join me as I discuss suicide/suicidal ideation and its levels, my own personal...

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/ You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: [email protected] If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

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. We’ve made this conversation our safe space and we hope you all are allowing yourselves to feel these emotions as well. Please reach out for support.⁣ You can now become a supporter of my podcast!...

"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.  You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias  Email: [email protected]  If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

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. Tune in!  You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias @msniarajasmine⁣ If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message:...

"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. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on self love and self worth. Tune in! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias @msniarajasmine⁣ If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review!  --- Send in a voice message:...

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. Bringing you #GardeniaGems with some affirmations. Tune in! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias @msniarajasmine⁣ If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message:...

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. Tune in. Brining you #GardeniaGems on accountability! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias @msniarajasmine⁣ If you enjoy this podcast, please...

"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! Bringing you #GardeniaGems on dating! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias @msniarajasmine⁣  If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message:...

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? Bringing you  a #GardeniaRant. Tune in. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias @msniarajasmine⁣ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

“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. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on being unbothered!  You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias @msniarajasmine⁣ --- Send in a voice message:...

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. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on living with purpose. Tune in. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias @msniarajasmine⁣ ⁣ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

“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 can do to be less codependent. We all have some codependent tendencies. What’s important is being real with yourself and facing these qualities you don’t like. Tune in. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on...

Let’s talk money! In this episode I sit down with Tianna, a financial advisor, to answer all your questions about finances. Let’s be real, having financial troubles is one of the worst stressors. Let’s finesse these finances together. Tune in. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on finances from a financial advisor! About Tianna: Tianna helps people understand their financial goals and needs by creating a detailed plan tailored to their personality. She helps them implement this plan with small,...

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 overall how we (and you listening) can do better with this. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on setting healthy boundaries. Tune in!  You can now become a supporter of my podcast!...