Cope Queens
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDeveloping and maintaining self-love, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and mental wellness is often challenging. As if that weren't enough, there are many reasons why someone develops a cognitive impairment. Many people suffer in silence and go their whole life without a diagnosis or receiving the support they need because of stigma. Join host Elaina Jones, a Certified Professional Coach, with a background in Adult Learning and Clinical Mental Health, in a series of down-to-earth conversations about everyday life challenges, mental health, and emotional wellness. The goal is simple; we realize we aren't alone when we connect and share life challenges. So, come on, and let's cope together!
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Episodes
Do Your Future Self a Favor with Ryan Stanley
September 16, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB"You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish. I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It’s their mistake, not my failing."– Richard P. Feynman In episode 20, Do Your Future Self a Favor, Elaina is joined by entrepreneur, certified professional coach, and author Ryan Stanley in a discussion about living purposefully and redirecting your energy to become the best version of yourself. All our actions and thoughts take energy, why w...
Racial Trauma with Adele and Cherice
September 02, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB"Race and racism is a reality that so many of us grow up learning to just deal with. But if we ever hope to move past it, it can't just be on people of color to deal with it," she wrote. "It's up to all of us—Black, white, everyone—no matter how well-meaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable work of rooting it out."– Michelle Obama In episode 19, Racial Trauma, Elaina is joined by energy healer and author Adele Wang and academic scholar Cherice Escobar-Jones in a discuss...
Bipolar Disorder with Sofia and Saralyn
June 10, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB“I was actually manic a lot of the times that I would take on workloads, and I would say, ‘Yes, I can do this, I can do this, I can do this.’ I was conquering the world, but then it would all come crashing down and I would be more depressed than ever.” — Demi Lovato In episode 18, Bipolar Disorder, Elaina is joined by comedian and podcaster, Sofia Elkin, and certified health and wellness coach, Saralyn Salisbury-Jones, in a discussion about living and thriving with Bipolar Disorder. There...
Wine Tears and Jellybeans
May 13, 2020 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB"My alone feels so good, I'll only have you if you're sweeter than my solitude."– Warsan Shire In episode 17, Wine Tears and Jellybeans, Elaina is joined by entrepreneur and vocal coach Katti Powell along with author and Relationship and Dating Coach Ieva Kambarovaite in a discussion about their experiences, challenges, anxieties when it comes to dating in their 40's. Dating at any age is a challenge. As we grow, learn mature, and discover who we are as individuals, one would think that da...
Feel the Feels with Connie Anne Holman
May 06, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB"Positive feelings come from being honest about yourself and accepting your personality, and physical characteristics, warts and all, and, from belonging to a family that accepts you without question."– Willard Scott In episode 16, Feel the Feels with Connie Anne Holman, Elaina is joined by a licensed therapist and life coach, Connie Anne Holman. They discuss how to allow yourself to feel whatever you're feeling without judgment and the importance of not suppressing your feelings. In this ...
Bonus Episode | Hope Warrior Project
April 01, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 13 MB"A hope warrior is someone who is always working on themselves so that they can better encourage others, refrain from judgment, keep an open heart, and ultimately spread hope.” – Hope Warrior Project Bonus Episode, Hope Warrior Project, Elaina interviews Stephanie Martino and Lydia Zuniga, the women behind the Hope Warrior Project. Elaina introduced the Hope Warrior Project in Episode 3, The Strong Black Woman Syndrome. The Hope Warrior Project is a community that helps women identify th...
To Help or Not to Help
March 18, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB"Not everyone will appreciate what you do for them. You have to figure out who's worth your kindness & who's just taking advantage of you."- Unknown In episode 15, To Help or Not to Help, Elaina and Tracy discussed the reality of recommending people for jobs, going out of one's way to help someone else, and the common pitfalls of helping and supporting those who may not deserve it. They also explored experiences with the lack of support and challenges in professional settings We help o...
Pet Peeves
March 11, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHave you ever wondered why certain things annoy you? Does someone popping their gum irritate you? How about if someone cracks their knuckles, drinks directly from the carton, or leaves dirty laundry on the floor? If so, have you ever been curious about why certain things bother you? In episode 14, Pet Peeves, Elaina and Tracy shared a few of their pet peeves and discuss what they believe to be the root cause. Tracy expressed how the lack of manners and common courtesies push her buttons. Sh...
What's Stopping You?
March 04, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWe've all heard the sayings that money can't buy you happiness, and that money is the root of all evil. We need money, yes? If money wasn't a factor, what would you do? How would you live? What dreams and goals would you achieve? If money isn't stopping you, then what's getting in your way? In episode 13, What's Stopping You? Elaina and Tracy shared what they would do if money weren't a factor and how creating and implementing simple goal plans can help you achieve your dreams. Often, we le...
Back of the Bus
February 26, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBHave you ever experienced microaggression? If you have, how did you handle it? If you feel you have not, how do you know you haven’t? Microaggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicates hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly culturally marginalized groups. In episode 12, Back of the Bus, Elaina and Tracy discussed variou...
Relationship Check
February 19, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAre you in a healthy relationship? In this episode, we discuss several characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Love and Accept Thy Self
February 12, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB“Something inside you emerges....an innate, indwelling peace, stillness, aliveness. It is the unconditioned, who you are in your essence. It is what you had been looking for in the love object. It is yourself.”- Eckhart Tolle. When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you know the person staring back at you? Do you love the person staring back at you? How about, do you accept the person staring back you and all their imperfections? In episode 10, Love and Accept Thyself, Elaina and Trac...
Suck It Up Buttercup
February 05, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” —Dalai Lama Many of us experience periods of anxiousness or nervousness. For someone who suffers from anxiety, they experience prolonged feelings of worry and anxiousness, which are often related to experiences that we all experience, but there is something within them that does not allow them to work through, overcome, or cope and adapt in the same manner as someone who does not suffer from an...
Reality Check
January 08, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB“Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind, but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh”- Martin Farquhar Tupper. In episode 8, Reality Check, Elaina, and Tracy discussed the ridicule that many still face whenever they decide to be vulnerable enough to share their mental health issues and experiences. Both shared how this is our opportunity to normalize mental health issues and begin the conversations and take action to annihilate the stigma that prevents many of us...
Reality Check | S1E8
January 08, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBCope Queens episode eighth Reality Check. This is the final episode in our eight-part series, Black and Depressed, and this episode we discuss the ridicule that many still face whenever they decide to be vulnerable enough to share their mental health issues and experiences. This is our opportunity to normalize mental health issues and begin the conversations and take action to annihilate the stigma that prevents many of us from seeking the help that we truly need. Support the show
Dangerous Coping
December 18, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” - Robert Fulghum. Are you feeling stressed? Have you noticed you do things that are bad for you when facing difficult or challenging situations? Well, you’re not alone. In episode 7, Dangerous Coping, Elaina and Tracy discussed the dangers of common maladaptive coping strategies often used to deal with stressful and unpleasant situations and provide their top five adaptive coping strategies. We are disc...
Dangerous Coping Don't Do That | S1E7
December 18, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBFeeling stressed? Have noticed you do things that are bad for you when facing difficult or challenging situations? Well, join the club. This is the seventh episode in our eight-part series, Black and Depressed. In this episode, we will discuss the dangers of common maladaptive coping strategies often used to deal with stressful and unpleasant situations and provide our top five adaptive coping strategies.” Support the show
Generosity is All We Need
December 11, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MB"Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and satisfaction"- The Dalai Lama. Did you know there have been several studies conducted where researches have determined that being generous has a positive impact on our state of mind and mental well-being? In this episode, both hosts have discussed how generosity can improve our mental health. In episode 6, Generosity is All We Need, Elaina and Tracy discussed generosity from the perspective of the pos...
Generosity is All We Need | S1E6
December 11, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBDid you know there have been several studies conducted where researches have determined that being generous has a positive impact on our state of mind and mental well-being? This is the sixth episode in our eight-part series, Black and Depressed. In this episode, we will discuss how generosity can improve our mental health. Transcript Support the show
Take a Seat Inner Critic
December 04, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB“Your body hears everything that your mind says,” – Naomi Judd. Are you a victim of negative self-talk, and it is limiting your potential? How often has that inner voice told you that you weren’t good enough or you didn’t deserve something? Isn’t time to take back control and begin to reframe those thoughts so you can achieve all your goals and dreams? In episode 5, Take a Seat Inner Critic, Elaina and Tracy discussed the various ways to deal with your inner critic to avoid thinking negat...
Take a Seat Inner Critic | S1E5
December 04, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIs negative self-talk limiting your potential? How often has that inner voice told you that you weren't good enough or you didn't deserve something? Isn't time to take back control and begin to reframe those thoughts so you can achieve all your goals and dreams? This is the fifth episode in our eight-part series, Black and Depressed. In this episode, we discuss varies ways to deal with your inner critic to avoid thinking negatively of yourself and to stop limiting your potential. Transcript...
Surviving the Holidays | S1E4
November 27, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDo you stress over hosting or attending holiday celebrations? Do you at times feel stressed or anxious about spending time with family during the holidays? Well in this episode we share our experience with holiday stressors family planning and preparing for holiday gatherings, gift buying, and dealing with conflict. We share a couple of coping strategies that have helped us along the way. Transcript Support the show
Surviving the Holidays
November 27, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDo you, at times, feel stressed or anxious about spending time with family during the holidays? Episode 4 is all about the stress of hosting, attending holiday celebrations, and dealing with certain types of members. In episode 4, Surviving the Holidays, Elaina and Tracy shared their experience with holiday stressors such as family planning and preparing for holiday gatherings, gift buying, and dealing with conflict. Both also share a couple of coping strategies that have helped them along...
The Strong Black Woman Syndrome | S1E3
November 20, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat is one trait that women such as Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, and for some us your mothers and grandmothers have in common? Historically and generationally, many African American women are raised to exhibit the epitome of strength. We trained to be self-reliant and confident. We are often expected to be the provider, the homemaker, the counselor, and the caretaker. Being a strong black woman, in most cases, is viewed as a badge of honor. There are some downsides to this clas...
The Strong Black Woman Syndrome
November 20, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 14.6 MB“Black women can do anything, and we have proven that time and time and time again” – Tarana Burke. Historically and generationally, many African American women are raised to exhibit the epitome of strength. They are trained to be self-reliant and confident. They are often expected to be the provider, the homemaker, the counselor, and the caretaker. Being a strong black woman, in most cases, is viewed as a badge of honor. There are some downsides to this classification, and they are rooted ...
The Therapy Relationship
November 13, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB"The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love." - Hubert Humphrey Throughout our lifespan, we endure a magnitude of challenges and obstacles. Some more than others and yet many still do not believe in therapy, counseling, seeking help and support, or in some cases, that mental impairments such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD are real issues. In episode 2, The Therapy Relationship, Elaina and Tracy discussed the value of going to therapy and finding the right therapist. And share t...
The Therapy Relationship | S1E2
November 13, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThroughout our lifespan, we endure a magnitude of challenges and obstacles. Some more than others and yet many still do not believe in therapy or that mental impairments such as depression and anxiety are real issues. This is the second episode and our eight-part series Black and Depressed. In this episode, we discussed the value of going to therapy, finding the right therapist, and share our personal therapy experiences. Transcript Support the show
The Depressing Truth | S1E1
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWith the weight of the world on our shoulders we are vulnerable, stressed, and anxious. African Americans are just as likely, if not more, capable of developing a mental health illness like anyone else. Depression and other mental health impairments do not discriminate. This is the first episode in our eight-part series, Black and Depressed. In this episode, we discuss common misconceptions regarding depression in African American communities and share our personal experiences. Transcrip...
The Depressing Truth | Cope Queens | S1E1
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWith the weight of the world on our shoulders we are vulnerable, stressed, and anxious. African Americans are just as likely, if not more, capable of developing a mental health illness like anyone else. Depression and other mental health impairments do not discriminate. This is the first episode in our eight-part series, Black and Depressed. In this episode, we discuss common misconceptions regarding depression in African American communities and share our personal experiences. Support t...
The Depressing Truth
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds." - Laurell K. Hamilton African Americans are living with carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. They are vulnerable, stressed, and anxious. Depression does not discriminate. In episode 1, The Depressing Truth, Elaina and Tracy discussed some common fallacies about depression in the African American community, which is crippled by mental health stigmas preventing those wh...
Trailer 3
October 23, 2019 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MBThe Black and Depressed series premieres on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Cope Queens co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges.
Trailer Pt. 3 | Cope Queens | Episode 003
October 23, 2019 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MBThe Black and Depressed series premieres on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Cope Queens co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges. Support the show
Trailer Pt. 3
October 23, 2019 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MBThe Black and Depressed series premieres on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Cope Queens co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges. Support the show
Trailer 2
October 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 840 KBThe Black and Depressed series premieres on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Cope Queens co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges.
Trailer Pt. 2
October 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 840 KBThe Black and Depressed series premieres on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Cope Queens co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges. Support the show
Trailer Pt. 2 | Cope Queens | Episode 002
October 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 843 KBThe Black and Depressed series premieres on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Cope Queens co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges. Support the show
Trailer Pt. 1 | Cope Queens | Episode 001
October 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBThe Cope Queens Podcast launches on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges. Support the show
Trailer 1
October 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBThe Cope Queens Podcast launches on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges.
Trailer Pt. 1
October 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBThe Cope Queens Podcast launches on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges. Support the show