Latest Cope queens Podcast Episodes
Do Your Future Self a Favor with Ryan Stanley
Cope Queens - September 16, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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 p...
Racial Trauma with Adele and Cherice
Cope Queens - September 02, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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 hones...
Bipolar Disorder with Sofia and Saralyn
Cope Queens - June 10, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings“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 Disor...
Wine Tears and Jellybeans
Cope Queens - May 13, 2020 14:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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 thei...
Feel the Feels with Connie Anne Holman
Cope Queens - May 06, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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 l...
Bonus Episode | Hope Warrior Project
Cope Queens - April 01, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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 ...
To Help or Not to Help
Cope Queens - March 18, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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 some...
Pet Peeves
Cope Queens - March 11, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHave 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 1...
What's Stopping You?
Cope Queens - March 04, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe'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 e...
Back of the Bus
Cope Queens - February 26, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHave 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 commun...
Relationship Check
Cope Queens - February 19, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAre you in a healthy relationship? In this episode, we discuss several characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Love and Accept Thy Self
Cope Queens - February 12, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings“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 star...
Suck It Up Buttercup
Cope Queens - February 05, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings“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 t...
Reality Check
Cope Queens - January 08, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings“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 menta...
Reality Check | S1E8
Cope Queens - January 08, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCope 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 opportuni...
Dangerous Coping
Cope Queens - December 18, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings“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...
Dangerous Coping Don't Do That | S1E7
Cope Queens - December 18, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFeeling 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 ...
Generosity is All We Need
Cope Queens - December 11, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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?...
Generosity is All We Need | S1E6
Cope Queens - December 11, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDid 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 c...
Take a Seat Inner Critic
Cope Queens - December 04, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings“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 t...
Take a Seat Inner Critic | S1E5
Cope Queens - December 04, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIs 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 ...
Surviving the Holidays | S1E4
Cope Queens - November 27, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDo 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 d...
Surviving the Holidays
Cope Queens - November 27, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDo 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 experienc...
The Strong Black Woman Syndrome | S1E3
Cope Queens - November 20, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhat 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...
The Strong Black Woman Syndrome
Cope Queens - November 20, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings“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 pr...
The Therapy Relationship
Cope Queens - November 13, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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 impairment...
The Therapy Relationship | S1E2
Cope Queens - November 13, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThroughout 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 t...
The Depressing Truth | S1E1
Cope Queens - November 06, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith 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 episo...
The Depressing Truth | Cope Queens | S1E1
Cope Queens - November 06, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith 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 episo...
The Depressing Truth
Cope Queens - November 06, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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. ...
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