May 15, 2018

Episode 5: Curating Wellness & Maintaining Life Balance

May 15, 2018/ LaKeitha Poole

This week we're talking about ALL things wellness and self-care. Listen in as we discuss curating a well-balanced life and setting realistic goals!

Small Talk Counseling & Consulting

It’s #EmeraldCouchMonday, so that means the latest #podcast episode it now #live! 🎙 • As the threat of the end of #summer approaches, there is always time for a fresh start and planning for new beginnings, even when it comes to #love. 💕🛋 • Research tells us that there can be both positive and negative residuals of love's impact on mental health. While romantic partnerships can be a source of support and #balance, it can also be challenging and stressful. Even under the best possible circumstances, things like communication problems, trust issues, and conflict can plague even the strongest #relationships. 🏡 • Tune in as we chat live from #TheEmeraldCouch this week with our two special guests, Ms. Teresia Greer & Mr. Jared Williams, and discuss all things #nonnegotiables, #spirituality, and #mentalhealth within love and relationships. LINK IN BIO • #smalltalkcounseling #podsincolor #batonrouge

👩🏾‍💼💵⚖️ • #DemandMore #BlackWomensEqualPayDay

⚜️ NEW #PODCAST EPISODE: “Small Talk: Bridging the Mental Health Gap Across the Medical Community” ⛑ • August is here and #summer is still in full affect! ☀️ This week we are joined by our favorite Baton Rouge-based, community health nurse, Mrs. Nicole Scott (@iam_nikkyscott) to discuss bridging the divide between #mentalhealth and medical practitioners. Research and the literature tells us that there is a connection and positive correlation between physical health (medication management, proper nutrition, holistic care) and mental health (cognitive flourishing, increased self-esteem, productivity). So what are we missing? Can’t we all just get along?! We think so and will talk all about it this week! 👩🏾‍⚕️💕👩🏾‍💼 • Nikki is also the founder of Nikki Scott, Inc., which is the sponsor of the popular #YogaNoirProject (@yoganoirproject)and #RUOK (@askruokbr) programs and will share more about what's next for each of those initiatives. Tune in now to learn more!🎙📻

We’re looking for YOU! 👈🏾💻✏️ • The Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern is responsible for coordinating and executing the company’s social media strategy, working across key social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. This role will be instrumental in increasing our social media presence and gaining visibility for our practice among clients and the local community. • Interested in becoming our new intern? Know someone who is social media and marketing savvy who should apply? • Tag yourself or someone you know! 🤗💡@geauxsmalltalkcounseling • #smalltalkcounseling #internship #socialmediamarketing #marketing #socialmedia #job #jobposting

Community presentation with some amazing high schoolers tonight! 🤓💡🙏🏾 • #smalltalkcounseling #wellness #community #mentalhealth #batonrouge

The ending highlight of my day! 🤓💁🏾‍♀️...now back to the boot! ⚜️ @ncaasports #NCAA #NCAAIHR #smalltalkcounseling #consulting #LPadventures

Such an AMAZING group of people who do such important and necessary work. Thank you for having us! 🤓🧠✨ @ncaasports #NCAA #NCAAIHR #smalltalkcounseling #consulting

✨NEW PODCAST EPISODE✨ - “What About the Children?”: Kid-Friendly Mental Health Services • Children’s mental health concerns are real, common and treatable. Although one in five children has a diagnosable mental health problem, nearly two-thirds of them get little or no help. Untreated mental health problems can disrupt children’s functioning at home, school and in the community. Without treatment, children with mental health issues are at increased risk of school failure, contact with the criminal justice system, dependence on social services, and even suicide (www.mentalhealthamerica.net).🧠🗣 • Tune in as we are joined this week by Mrs. Rakima Dolliole Parson (@raki428) who is a Licensed Professional Counselor, School-Based Clinical Therapist, and Owner of Centered Counseling and Consulting, LLC in Austin, TX. Listen as she and Dr. Poole discuss her clinical passion for working with children and utilizing #playtherapy, what #mentalhealth looks like when you're #growingupblack, and some of the disparities we see in getting children the services they need in order to flourish. 👧🏾🎨🐻👨‍👦 • #smalltalkcounseling #theemeraldcouch #podcast #podsincolor #privatepractice #mentalhealth #batonrouge #wellness #blackgirlbosses #counseling #playtherapy

Check out Dr. @lakeithap’s #mentalhealth segment on one of the hottest podcasts around, @cmuradio! 🎙📻📞⚜️ #Repost ・・・ From #iAdmitIt to #NoAdmission, we cut up during this episode of @cmuradio ! But most importantly, we brought in the amazing Dr. @lakeithap, founder of @geauxsmalltalkcounseling, to drop A TON of 💎 on you all about conquering anxiety while pursuing your dreams! Also, I have a special announcement to share with you all in the episode! You don’t want to miss this episode! #ClearlyMisunderstood #Podcast #PodsInColor #PodcastingWhileBlack #RKelly

The face you make after celebrating #nationalselfcareday and when you wake and realize you’ve made it halfway through the week 😛🧠🙌🏾 • How did you celebrate yesterday’s national holiday? • #smalltalkcounseling #wellness #therapy #theemeraldcouch #podcast #podsincolor #batonrouge #counseling #selfcare #blackgirlbosses #blackentrepreneur 📸: @jaycwilliams

🚨NEW PODCAST EPISODE🚨: “#InMyFeelings: Overcoming Rejection”🧠👹🤭 • As we continue our July discussions of Minority Mental Health Month, this week we explore the most common emotional wound all of us experience and often sustain in our daily lives: rejection. Currently, the viral #Drake song, #InMyFeelings explores how the question of shared affection and commitment between two people can make or break a relationship. But what if that person isn't "riding" or "down for you always?" 🤷🏾‍♀️💕🤷🏾‍♂️ • Rejection can occur in relationships (unrequited love), workplaces (not getting that job or promotion you applied for), entrepreneurship (difficulty raising startup capital, unresponsive buyer community), etc. Regardless of the setting, the emotion feels the same when unchecked. 🙃😩 • So take a seat on The Emerald Couch 🛋 as we discuss how the common experience of rejection, when properly processed, can lead to deeper levels of determination, grit, self-confidence, and greater opportunities. LINK IN BIO 🎙🗣 • #smalltalkcounseling #theemeraldcouch #podcast #prayerofjabez #mentalhealth #counseling #wellness #batonrouge #neworleans

So much #wellness #BGM in one photo! Thanks @southerngrindcofe for creating a space to discuss #mentalhealth and network with one another about changing our community! 🧠✊🏾🛋 • @maxinefirm @iam_nikkyscott @londib • #batonrouge #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #counseling #bebatonrouge #smalltalkcounseling #entrepreneur #blackgirlbosses

Such an enlightening and wonderful conversation about community mental health and advocacy @southerngrindcofe this morning!☕️🧠💡 • #batonrouge #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #counseling #smalltalkcounseling

Come meet us @southerngrindcofe in the morning for this critical conversation! 🧠✊🏾💕 #smalltalkcounseling #mentalhealth #batonrouge

Still haven’t listened to Episode 14? What are you waiting for?! 🤷🏾‍♀️🧠🤷🏾‍♂️💡🗣🧠 • We are continuing our discussions in acknowledgement of #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth for the entire month of July! 🧠📆✌🏾 . . . . This week we're highlighting the efforts of Mental Health America (@mentalhealthamerica)and their #MyStoryMyWay campaign and proposing a toast to being fearless about seeking support when needed, to erasing stigma in our own circles about defining mental health and shedding labels, and to feeling empowered to speak up on behalf of ourselves and those who cannot in an effort to raise the bar on the conversation around mental health and wellness. ¡Salud! 🙌🏾🍾💕 . . . . . There's also a brief discussion about popular @owntv series, "Love Is____" (@loveisown) and it's connection to #mentalhealth and #wellness! Tune in now! LINK IN BIO 🎙

“What do you mean? Who wouldn’t be this happy on Friday?! 🤗🧠🗣 • A little #FlashbackFriday to our Open House back in 2016 🛋 • #smalltalkcounseling #mentalhealth #counseling #therapy #socialmediamarketing #socialmedia #internship #jobposting #marketing #bebatonrouge #batonrouge #privatepractice

🚨NEW EPISODE 🚨: We are continuing our discussions in acknowledgement of #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth for the entire month of July! 🧠📆✌🏾 . . . . This week we're highlighting the efforts of Mental Health America (@mentalhealthamerica)and their #MyStoryMyWay campaign and proposing a toast to being fearless about seeking support when needed, to erasing stigma in our own circles about defining mental health and shedding labels, and to feeling empowered to speak up on behalf of ourselves and those who cannot in an effort to raise the bar on the conversation around mental health and wellness. ¡Salud! 🙌🏾🍾💕 . . . . . There's also a brief discussion about popular @owntv series, "Love Is____" (@loveisown) and it's connection to #mentalhealth and #wellness! Tune in now! LINK IN BIO 🎙

NEW EPISODE: “The Cost of Loyalty” 🤝🧠💡 . . . . We all like to think of ourselves as good people and people who are willing to be there for others and support those that we care for who we assume would do the same for us. Sometimes we call this friendship, sometimes we call this love, but at the core it's really about one key character trait: #LOYALTY. Take a seat on #theemeraldcouch as Dr. Poole discusses the true definition of loyalty and both the benefits and negative consequences of choosing loyalty to another over oneself. 👑💙🧠 LINK IN BIO . . . . . #podcast #mentalhealth #wellness #mentalhealthmatters #bebatonrouge #counseling #therapy #selfcare #selflove

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