Empowering Connections
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Welcome to Empowering Connections, a podcast by Connie Akins, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Private Practice, here to help you heal your personal and professional relationships through counseling advice, tips and ideas. Empowering Connections will focus on healthy ways to improve these relationships, help you manage your stress and attain self fulfillment.
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How Mindfulness Helps
September 07, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBIn the 34 episode I want to help you learn ways to stay in the moment, release your stress and anxiety and live a life of gratitude. Focus on the present moment and leave all your cares and worries behind. Take a moment each day to breathe, relax and find joy in any circumstance.
Mother and Daughter Relationships
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIn episode 33, I have Christine Woods, a Licensed Professional Counselor, as my guest . We are examining the mother daughter relationship and why it is so important. Christine and I have both raised daugthers and we witness the relationships between mothers and daughters daily in the K-12 education field as School Counselors. We share ways you can strenghten your mother daughter relationship and the impacts of different parenting styles on your daughters development.
Mother and Daughter Relationships
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIn episode 33, I have Christine Woods, a Licensed Professional Counselor, as my guest . We are examining the mother daughter relationship and why it is so important. Christine and I have both raised daugthers and we witness the relationships between mothers and daughters daily in the K-12 education field as School Counselors. We share ways you can strenghten your mother daughter relationship and the impacts of different parenting styles on your daughters development.
Understanding Depression
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBIn this epsiode I talk about understanding depression and briefly how racial trauma can cause depression. This is dedicated to those individuals who may be experiencing mild depression and other types of depression. If you are suffering from depression or know of anyone suffering from depression help is available.
Understanding Depression
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBIn this epsiode I talk about understanding depression and briefly how racial trauma can cause depression. This is dedicated to those individuals who may be experiencing mild depression and other types of depression. If you are suffering from depression or know of anyone suffering from depression help is available.
Understanding Entanglements
August 03, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn the 31st episode Raynard Meridith , local counselor joins me again to discuss "Understanding Entanglements". Raynard and I talk about the trending Red Table topic where Jada and Will Smith discuss her indiscretion and a term she uses Entanglement. During our discussion we identify how vunerablity, friendship and a desire to be supportive can lead a person into an entanglement. We also discuss how to heal and the spiritual consequences for allowing the frontal cortex to make decisions. A...
Understanding Entanglements
August 03, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn the 31st episode Raynard Meridith , local counselor joins me again to discuss "Understanding Entanglements". Raynard and I talk about the trending Red Table topic where Jada and Will Smith discuss her indiscretion and a term she uses Entanglement. During our discussion we identify how vunerablity, friendship and a desire to be supportive can lead a person into an entanglement. We also discuss how to heal and the spiritual consequences for allowing the frontal cortex to make decisions. A...
Healing from Trauma
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn the 30th episode my guest local therapist Raynard Merdith and I discuss healing from trauma. As we deal with our current times many people are dealing with trauma, anxiety and depression. Healing from sexual abuse, addictions, and other generational trauma can happen with the help of a qualified therapist. You are shaped by your genes, environment and ancestors. There is hope and healing from trauma and you can learn effective coping mechanisms.
Healing from Trauma
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn the 30th episode my guest local therapist Raynard Merdith and I discuss healing from trauma. As we deal with our current times many people are dealing with trauma, anxiety and depression. Healing from sexual abuse, addictions, and other generational trauma can happen with the help of a qualified therapist. You are shaped by your genes, environment and ancestors. There is hope and healing from trauma and you can learn effective coping mechanisms.
Gaslighting
July 15, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBIn the 30th episode I explore the topic of gaslighting which is emotional manipulation by a partner to gain an advantage over their partner. Gaslighting involves emotional manipulation which is strategic and intended to get the victim to question their thoughts and decisions. Are you involved with a partner who constantly lies and blames you ? If you want to know more about gaslighting check out this episode.
Gaslighting
July 15, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBIn the 30th episode I explore the topic of gaslighting which is emotional manipulation by a partner to gain an advantage over their partner. Gaslighting involves emotional manipulation which is strategic and intended to get the victim to question their thoughts and decisions. Are you involved with a partner who constantly lies and blames you ? If you want to know more about gaslighting check out this episode.
Women and Money
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode my guest is Nathalie Flores who is an alumni from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business and Senior Associate for JP Morgan Chase & Co. Nathalie helps us explore practical ways to manage our finances as women. She identfies ways to help women who may struggle with finances. Nathalie provides some strategies to rid self-limiting beliefs about money and tools women can use as we encounter a recession. She also helps us to explore ways to create wealth and save for...
Women and Money
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode my guest is Nathalie Flores who is an alumni from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business and Senior Associate for JP Morgan Chase & Co. Nathalie helps us explore practical ways to manage our finances as women. She identfies ways to help women who may struggle with finances. Nathalie provides some strategies to rid self-limiting beliefs about money and tools women can use as we encounter a recession. She also helps us to explore ways to create wealth and save for...
Healing from Infidelity
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBIn the 28th episode I discuss the pain of infidelity and the loss that women feel when they are cheated on. How do you get over the pain of infidelity ? Listen for ways to deal with the loss of a relationship and stages of grief that you go through.
Healing from Infidelity
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBIn the 28th episode I discuss the pain of infidelity and the loss that women feel when they are cheated on. How do you get over the pain of infidelity ? Listen for ways to deal with the loss of a relationship and stages of grief that you go through.
Unrequited Love in Relationships
June 16, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBIn the 27th episode I give you some advice about unrequited love relationships. A unrequited relationhip is one where one person gives too much and the other person may not give at all. Love feel better when it is reciprocated and experienced in a mutually satisfying way. Listen to these tools to keep you from failing and falling in too deep. Listen to ways you can maintain your core beliefs and avoid having regrets.
Unrequited Love in Relationships
June 16, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBIn the 27th episode I give you some advice about unrequited love relationships. A unrequited relationhip is one where one person gives too much and the other person may not give at all. Love feel better when it is reciprocated and experienced in a mutually satisfying way. Listen to these tools to keep you from failing and falling in too deep. Listen to ways you can maintain your core beliefs and avoid having regrets.
Mother and Son Relationships
June 09, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn the 25th episode my guest Licensed Professional Counselor Nicole Bell shares how mothers shape the lives of their son. She helps you understand why the relationship between a mother and son is important from early childhood to adulthood. Nicole also provides a glimpse into how African American mothers feel about raising sons espically in our current climate and she shares insight into the talk that they give their sons. Parenting sons comes with concerns about how they will survive for A...
Mother and Son Relationships
June 09, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn the 25th episode my guest Licensed Professional Counselor Nicole Bell shares how mothers shape the lives of their son. She helps you understand why the relationship between a mother and son is important from early childhood to adulthood. Nicole also provides a glimpse into how African American mothers feel about raising sons espically in our current climate and she shares insight into the talk that they give their sons. Parenting sons comes with concerns about how they will survive for A...
Avoid Toxic Relationships
June 01, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBIn the 24th episode I discuss "Toxic Relationships" and help you to realize if you are caught in a toxic relationships. Toxic relationships are detrimental to your mental well being. If the toxic person is a family member you maynot be able to escape from them. Well what can you do if you are in a Toxic Relationship? Listen to a few strategies to help you navigate or handle the emotional exhaustion you feel when dealing with toxic people.
Toxic Relationships
June 01, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBIn the 24th episode I discuss "Toxic Relationships" and help you to realize if you are caught in a toxic relationships. Toxic relationships are detrimental to your mental well being. If the toxic person is a family member you maynot be able to escape from them. Well what can you do if you are in a Toxic Relationship? Listen to a few strategies to help you navigate or handle the emotional exhaustion you feel when dealing with toxic people.
Avoid Toxic Relationships
June 01, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBIn the 24th episode I discuss "Toxic Relationships" and help you to realize if you are caught in a toxic relationships. Toxic relationships are detrimental to your mental well being. If the toxic person is a family member you maynot be able to escape from them. Well what can you do if you are in a Toxic Relationship? Listen to a few strategies to help you navigate or handle the emotional exhaustion you feel when dealing with toxic people.
Anticipatory Grief
May 25, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThis is the last Monday in May during Mental Health Awareness Month. In the 23 episode I discuss Anticipatory Grief and how it has impacted everyone during the pandemic. I also help you to explore the feelings associated with this type of grief. I help you recognize how anticipatory grief has affected families and thier ability to plan for the future. I present you a list of coping skills to hlep you get through your anticipatory grief during the pandemic and if you are in the process of los...
Anticipatory Grief
May 25, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThis is the last Monday in May during Mental Health Awareness Month. In the 23 episode I discuss Anticipatory Grief and how it has impacted everyone during the pandemic. I also help you to explore the feelings associated with this type of grief. I help you recognize how anticipatory grief has affected families and thier ability to plan for the future. I present you a list of coping skills to hlep you get through your anticipatory grief during the pandemic and if you are in the process of los...
Black Men and Mental Wellness
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode my guest Ken Walker a local social activist for mental health, brand strategist, philanthropist, and young professional shares his personal journey and how he became an advocate for Black Men and their mental wellness. Ken is also a high fashion designer who created his own brand of high-street life style clothing, the brand platform" Tailor Your True Self. Ken has built marketing campaigns for renown brands like Cadillac, Travelocity, Ford Motor Company and many others. Ke...
Black Men and Mental Wellness
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode my guest Ken Walker a local social activist for mental health, brand strategist, philanthropist, and young professional shares his personal journey and how he became an advocate for Black Men and their mental wellness. Ken is also a high fashion designer who created his own brand of high-street life style clothing, the brand platform" Tailor Your True Self. Ken has built marketing campaigns for renown brands like Cadillac, Travelocity, Ford Motor Company and many others. Ke...
Anxiety and Stress Management
May 11, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn episode 20 I have a National Board Certified Counselor, and School Counselor Chris Woods talk about anxiety and stress. What is the difference between stress and anxiety? How does stress or anxiety look different in the midst of a pandemic ? What are some ways to incoporate selfcare into your daily rountine? How can you take a mindful meditation and use it to help you calm yourself ? What does the term mindfulness mean ?
Anxiety and Stress Management
May 11, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn episode 20 I have a National Board Certified Counselor, and School Counselor Chris Woods talk about anxiety and stress. What is the difference between stress and anxiety? How does stress or anxiety look different in the midst of a pandemic ? What are some ways to incoporate selfcare into your daily rountine? How can you take a mindful meditation and use it to help you calm yourself ? What does the term mindfulness mean ?
Mental Health and Mental Wellness - What does it look like for Children
May 04, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn the 19th episode Raynard Meridith, LPC, Therapist and I identify the difference between mental health and mental wellness. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month we identify some common mental health occurences that children and teens are diagnosed with. We also provide some common strategies that parents can use to help teach children coping and resilence skills.
Mental Health and Mental Wellness - What does it look like for Children
May 04, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn the 19th episode Raynard Meridith, LPC, Therapist and I identify the difference between mental health and mental wellness. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month we identify some common mental health occurences that children and teens are diagnosed with. We also provide some common strategies that parents can use to help teach children coping and resilence skills.
Reiki Alternative Healing
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn the 18th episode I have guest Melvinia Ford to tell us more about this alternative practice to help people heal their energy. Positive energy is good for your spirit. Reiki is an alternative energy healing practice that therapist can use to help channel energy into their client to help restore their physical and emotional well being.
Reiki Alternative Healing
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn the 18th episode I have guest Melvinia Ford to tell us more about this alternative practice to help people heal their energy. Positive energy is good for your spirit. Reiki is an alternative energy healing practice that therapist can use to help channel energy into their client to help restore their physical and emotional well being.
Career Transitions
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBin this 17th episode my guest Nick DeNault shares his story of making a career change. Nick and I share valuable insight into how to pivot during this pandemic and any other time in your life. Have you been thinking about whether or not you can change your career? Changing careers can come from two opposing forces; meaning planned change or unplanned change. Now is the time to give it serious consideration and believe that you can do anything your heart desires.
Career Transitions
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBin this 17th episode my guest Nick DeNault shares his story of making a career change. Nick and I share valuable insight into how to pivot during this pandemic and any other time in your life. Have you been thinking about whether or not you can change your career? Changing careers can come from two opposing forces; meaning planned change or unplanned change. Now is the time to give it serious consideration and believe that you can do anything your heart desires.
Cutural Awareness and Personality Traits
April 13, 2020 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this 16th episode I have a special guest Cristen Collen who brings a wealth of knowledge about personality types and global cultural awareness. Cristen Collen is an author, linguist, social entrepenuer and member of Rotary International. Are personality traits specific to global cultures ? She gives some fantastic analogies and examples of how culture and two specific personality traits collide or mesh. If you want to know more about this interesting topic please listen.
Cutural Awareness and Personality Traits
April 13, 2020 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this 16th episode I have a special guest Cristen Collen who brings a wealth of knowledge about personality types and global cultural awareness. Cristen Collen is an author, linguist, social entrepenuer and member of Rotary International. Are personality traits specific to global cultures ? She gives some fantastic analogies and examples of how culture and two specific personality traits collide or mesh. If you want to know more about this interesting topic please listen.
Overcoming Domestic Violence
April 06, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn the 15th episode I want to share resources about how a woman or man can overcome domestic violence. In my very first blog " Finding the Strength Within" I share a personal testimoney as to how women can make changes and transformation in their life. No one has to stay in a relationship where there is domestic violence. Domestic violence is when one person attempts to control the actions of their intimate partner. Listen and find strength to seek help, help a friend or family member or a...
Crisis Does Not Have to Equal Fear or Stress
March 30, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBThis is the 13th episode for Empowering Connections . During this episode I offer some healthy strategies to help you minimize all of the stress that people are currently feeling in the midst of the coronavirus and pandemic. I help you to normalize your feelings and provide insight into some practical strategies you can implement while quarantined at home or are unable to see your loved ones. Let's all stay connected during these difficult and challenging times.
Crisis Does Not Have to Equal Fear or Stress
March 30, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBThis is the 13th episode for Empowering Connections . During this episode I offer some healthy strategies to help you minimize all of the stress that people are currently feeling in the midst of the coronavirus and pandemic. I help you to normalize your feelings and provide insight into some practical strategies you can implement while quarantined at home or are unable to see your loved ones. Let's all stay connected during these difficult and challenging times.
Healing after a Divorce or Breakup
March 18, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn my 12th episode I have guest podcaster Dr. Jeff Lip, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and he shares lessons learned about how how to heal after a divorce. According to research about 50 percent of first time marriages end in divorce and 68 percent of second marriages also end in divorce. After a divorce there are a lot of emotions and raw feelings that have to be managed and expressed in healthy ways to reconnect outside of the loss relationship. This conversation focuses on how y...
How to Let Go of Worries
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBIn this 11th epsiode of Empowering Connections I discuss how to let go fo the things that weigh you down. Let go of your worries, fears, anxiety, guilt, pride, and other problems that eat away at your happiness. I will give you some practical starategies to reduce anxiety and worries.
How to Let Go of Worries
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBIn this 11th epsiode of Empowering Connections I discuss how to let go fo the things that weigh you down. Let go of your worries, fears, anxiety, guilt, pride, and other problems that eat away at your happiness. I will give you some practical starategies to reduce anxiety and worries.
Ghosting
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBHave ever been in a relationship where you have been Ghosted ? Have you waited for that telephone call or text after a couple of dates and there was no response at all!! You thought you had a connection, but the person just disappeared.
Ghosting
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBHave ever been in a relationship where you have been Ghosted ? Have you waited for that telephone call or text after a couple of dates and there was no response at all!! You thought you had a connection, but the person just disappeared.
Healthy Ways Women can Manage Stress
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBHave you ever found yourself worrying, uneasy, anxoius and stressed out? Anxiety and stress are manifested by our excessive fears and worries. These fears and worries are about the future or past events. This epsiode will help you to learn healthy ways to manage stress. Learn to identify everday stressors and some techniques to control your worry.
Healthy Ways Women can Manage Stress
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBHave you ever found yourself worrying, uneasy, anxoius and stressed out? Anxiety and stress are manifested by our excessive fears and worries. These fears and worries are about the future or past events. This epsiode will help you to learn healthy ways to manage stress. Learn to identify everday stressors and some techniques to control your worry.
Blended Family Relationships
February 20, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MBBlended families require work and pre-planning for a successful blended family relationship. Blended familes have increased due to divorce and remarriages over the years. Have you ever needed some strategies to improve your blended family interactions? Step-parents here are some tips and advice on how to make the transition much easier.
Blended Family Relationships
February 20, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MBBlended families require work and pre-planning for a successful blended family relationship. Blended familes have increased due to divorce and remarriages over the years. Have you ever needed some strategies to improve your blended family interactions? Step-parents here are some tips and advice on how to make the transition much easier.
Fatherhood
February 10, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBBeing a father is one of the most important roles bestowed upon a man. The rights, roles and responsibilies of fatherhood are immense. The relationship that a father has with his children has impact on their children's future. Listen to the insights shared on how fathers impact their children on a daily basis. Is there a dfference between millennial fathers and old school fathers? What type of legacy will you leave as a father?
Fatherhood
February 10, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBBeing a father is one of the most important roles bestowed upon a man. The rights, roles and responsibilies of fatherhood are immense. The relationship that a father has with his children has impact on their children's future. Listen to the insights shared on how fathers impact their children on a daily basis. Is there a dfference between millennial fathers and old school fathers? What type of legacy will you leave as a father?