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Welcome to the podcast that integrates faith, health, and wellness into conversations that matter about daily life experiences. Hosted by Dr. Veronica Hardy, LCSW. Dr. Hardy is a university professor, consultant, author, and public speaker. To learn more, visit her websites at www.drveronicahardy.com and www.veronicahardy.com To obtain copies of her publications, please visit Amazon.com Let's Talk about Finances: A Path to Financial Wellness The Process of Grief: The Underrated Form of Self- ...
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Interview with Shakeeta Torres, Co-Author of Just Say No, #1 International Best Selling Publication
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Do you know Shakeeta Torres? Link to Ms. Torres' sites: https://lnk.bio/empowered2shift Link to Ms. Torres' website: https://shakeetatorres.com/ She is a licensed clinical social worker, entrepreneur, life coach, best selling author, founder of an anti-human trafficking non-profit (Doing It For The Kingdom), wife, mother, and more!!! Tune in to thi…
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How do you define resilience? What is the relationship between resilience and exhaustion? What are protective factors? Have you ever experienced guilt-free relaxation? To gain insight about these topics, tune in to this podcast recording as I have a conversation with Dr. Tawanda Hubbard, LCSW, Associate Professor at Rutgers University School of Soc…
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Dr. DuBose is currently an Assistant Professor of Social Work and previously served as the Assistant Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Services with the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Are you interested in obtaining a doctorate degree in social work? Not sure whether to pursue a DSW or PhD? Concerned about balancing “personal/work” li…
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Dr. Shannon Cousineau has over 20 years of experience working as a social worker. She has worked in the areas of foster care, military, intimate partner violence, medical social work, and crisis intervention. Dr. Cousineau has been a direct care provider, as well as in supervisory and management roles including overseeing outpatient behavioral heal…
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How often do you practice self-care? How do you define self-care? To learn about self-care, tune in on this conversation with Louvenia Locklear, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A, owner of Empowered Minds and Financial Coach at Stable Financial Group. To learn more about Louvenia Locklear, her services, or to schedule sessions or presentations, please visit Linktr…
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How many "stress bubbles" are floating around you today? How often do you dwell on the past or the future? Today, I invited Mitch Davidowitz, who has trained intensively in mindfulness practice since 1974. His primary teachers are Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg. He has also studied extensively with Ram Dass and Stephen Levine.…
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Dr. Battle is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and professional consultant. She is also the co-author of three books, "Real Girls: Shifting Perceptions on Identity, Relationships and the Media", "Real Girls: Reflections" and "Grief, Why Me? Why Not Me?: A Journey of Self-Discovery". Dr. Battle shares her own story of grief and loss and words o…
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Today, I invited Ashley Elliott, a faculty member at Oakland City University and an expert in building healthy relationships. Ashley encourages us to start by looking in the mirror. In other words, understanding ourselves, our triggers, and recognizing the ways we respond to others. Are you ready to make a switch? Tune in and listen to Ashley share…
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Dr. Tonya Armstrong is the CEO and Founder of Armstrong Center for Hope located in Durham and Raleigh, NC, and author of Blossoming Hope: The Black Christian Woman's Guide to Mental Health and Wellness. Dr. Armstrong encourages us to look internally, set boundaries, and focus on our everyday wellness. Tune in as Dr. Armstrong engages us in a conver…
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Coping with Level 5 Prostate Cancer while Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus with Chaplain (Major) Vincent Hardy
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Today I invited someone very special to me, my brother Chaplain (Major) Vincent Hardy, to have a candid conversation about how he coped when diagnosed when Level 5 Prostate Cancer, his mindset during post-surgery recovery, and how he has kept his eyes on Jesus. He stands on the platform #MenGetChecked. Learn more about prostate cancer @ https://www…
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Aisha Beau Johnson is a self-care writer, digital content creator, and speaker, specializing in beauty, wellness, travel, and mental health. In 2016, after being stopped on numerous occasions by fellow women of color inquiring about her makeup and skincare routine, Aisha decided it was time to create her own platform. AishaBeau.com originated as a …
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Cognitive Behavioral Basics: Promoting Mental Wellness While Coping with Loss with Ashley Elliott
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In this episode we are talking about the challenging experience of grief and coping during loss. It is important to understand the "why" behind your coping skills and to recognize when certain skills no longer "serve" you. Ashley Elliott is a professor at Oakland City University and oversees the Psychology and Addictions Counseling Program. Ashley …
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Louvenia Locklear, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A is the owner of Financial Coach at Stable Financial Group and owner of Clinician at Empowered Minds (Mental Health Counseling). She specializes in aiding individuals and families during their journey toward financial wellness. She speaks from lived experience, when there was a period in her life where she was li…
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This episode is a brief reflection to encourage you to pause for a moment and reflect over the first quarter of this year. What do you see? What have you learned? What do you want to let go of? What would you like to carry forward? Pause and Reflect with Dr. Veronica Hardy. Get Your Copy of Becoming Un-Tangled: Eight Simple Strategies for Cleaning …
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Welcome to There is Power in Your Story Podcast. A conversation about empowerment, accomplishment, and vision. A podcast dedicated to helping you be inspired through the stories of others. I'm your host, Dr. Veronica Hardy, to learn more about me and this podcast please visit my website at drveronicahardy.com and consider purchasing my most recent …
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"It’s Lumbee Homecoming Y’all! Nakoma’s Greatest Tradition (Lumbee Children Stories)" featuring Dr. Leslie Anne Locklear
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Dr. Leslie Anne Locklear is the Co-Chair of the North Carolina Native American Youth Organization, a Program Coordinator at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke where she trains American Indian teachers and administrators to go back in American Indian schools, as well as a College and Career Advisor for high school Native Youth. She also co…
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Welcome to There is Power in Your Story podcast, I’m your host Dr. Veronica Hardy. To learn more about me, this podcast, or my book titled, A Letter to My Sisters, please visit my website at www.drveronicahardy.com Our guest today is Ece Gurler, an artist, an influencer, and an author of a new and imaginative book titled, Frank. Frank is an 11-year…
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Welcome to There is Power in Your Story Podcast. A conversation about empowerment, accomplishment, and vision. A podcast dedicated to helping you be inspired through the stories of others. I'm your host, Dr. Veronica Hardy, to learn more about me and this podcast please visit my website at drveronicahardy.com and consider purchasing my most recent …
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Welcome to There is Power in Your Story Podcast. A conversation about empowerment, accomplishment, and vision. A podcast dedicated to helping you be inspired through the stories of others. I'm your host, Dr. Veronica Hardy, to learn more about me and this podcast please visit my website at drveronicahardy.com and consider purchasing my most recent …
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Welcome to There is Power in Your Story Podcast. A conversation about empowerment, accomplishment, and vision. A podcast dedicated to helping you be inspired through the stories of others. I'm your host, Dr. Veronica Hardy, to learn more about me and this podcast please visit my website at drveronicahardy.com and consider purchasing my most recent …
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On this episode of There is Power in Your Story is Ashley Jaramillo Cason who works with international education, is an adjunct professor, a group fitness instructor, and salary negotiator. She is also a first-generation American, which shaped her career and her current work with international students. Tune in to learn about advocating for yoursel…
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Dr. Rebecca Groves Brannock is an accomplished author in the realm of school counseling and currently developing her next publication. She is also an educator, school counselor and entering into retirement to enjoy what life has next! Join us to hear about reflecting, becoming an author, and how to live life well in a discussion called The Power of…
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Dr. Art Malloy is a poet, artist, servant leader, and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Dr. Malloy has such a creative and intentional spirit. He states that you can view barriers in one of two ways, either as an impediment or as something you can climb up on to take you higher. Durin…
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Mackenzie Kerby made quite a few transitions in her career from a high school teacher to a diversity-based educator and then laid off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. She decided to use that time to pause and explore her interests. Mackenzie realized how her interest in royal families could lead her to become an entrepreneur. It happened, through the …
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Build Upward: Self-Care, Self-Love, and Self-Reflection a conversation with Aisha Beau Johnson
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Aisha Beau Johnson is a digital content creator, speaker, and founder of AishaBeau.com, a digital destination highlighting all things self-care for women of color. She specializes in writing about beauty, lifestyle, and wellness topics, highlighting the importance of internal and external well-being. Aisha’s writing about mental health and personal…
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2018), “Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting u…
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An article titled, The Link Between Skin and Psychology, on the American Psychological Association website highlights a previous research study including a survey of "1,675 patients with rosacea — a condition that causes facial redness and related symptoms — 90 percent of respondents reported lowered self-esteem and self-confidence, 54 percent repo…
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When the Mask Comes Off: Recognizing the Power of Vulnerability a conversation with Shnika Davis
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Shnika Davis, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A is a clinical professional with a private practice called I Rock Therapy located in Fayetteville, NC. She provides services across the spectrum including relationship counseling, chemical dependency evaluations, and group counseling. She responds to life challenges ranging from anxiety, life adjustments and addiction…
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Pulling Up the Roots: Dealing with Anxiety and Fear of Rejection a conversation with Kenneth Joyner
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go…
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According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, there are approximately 560,000 persons experiencing homelessness in the United States. This includes individuals, families, veterans, children, and even college students. Many college students do not have a regular place to sleep and this certainly adds stress during the pursuit of education.…
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Let's Talk About It: Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration a conversation with Dr. Tina Barr
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What is a DNA exoneration? According to The Innocence Project, "it is a case in which post-conviction DNA testing results were central to establishing the innocence of the wrongfully convicted individual, i.e., the DNA testing results were dispositive of actual innocence and central to vacating the conviction and/or dismissing the indictment. The i…
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