The Serenity Capsules Podcast: Recent Episodes

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The Serenity Capsules Podcast is hosted by Dr. Halcyon Francis, lead therapist and owner of H.F. & Associates, LLC. Dr. Francis covers topics on mental health and overall wellness. This podcast was created for anyone interested in listening to open and honest conversations about mental health regardless of what stage they‘re in on their wellness journey. Tune in. Be open. Receive.

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Today we will hear from an emerging voice in the area of adoption. David Marshall is speaking to us about his new non-profit organization, Journey to Josiah. 

For more information on Journey to Josiah, please follow on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram:

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I often get asked about the differences between social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists. In this episode, I provide a quick guide to the differences between the three disciplines. Hopefully, this will provide assistance to individuals embarking on their therapy journey and provide a bit more clarity. 

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In this episode I discuss the importance of boundaries for everyone but especially for those of us who are empaths. I believe that protecting your energy is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and maintaining appropriate boundaries is crucial to self-care. Listen in as I give personal examples of how creating boundaries assists me with protecting my energy.

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Cristina Reamon who is the founder and therapist of Reamon & Associates, LLC and Pure Vida Counseling Services which are outpatient mental health private practices in Somers Point and Mullica Hill, NJ. During this conversation, Dr. Reamon and I discuss imposter syndrome, immigration, being women of color and self-care. This episode is for aspiring therapists, women of all walks of life and anyone who has questioned their right to hold space in certain environments. I hope you all enjoy this episode. 

Dr. Reamon can be found on IG @dr._cristina

If you want to connect with Halcyon Francis, I can be found on IG @hfassociatesllc.

Be open. Tune in. Receive.

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On this episode I discuss 14 important topics for anyone who is currently in therapy or wanting to begin their therapy journey. Listen in as I provide pointers for having a great therapy experience. I also share thoughts I have about the therapy process based on my 20 years of practice with clients. 

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In this episode I share 10 lessons I've learned (so far) during the pandemic. From March 2020 to present, there have been some twists and turns in the world. Life in quarantine is interesting but looking at things from a different perspective can change how we experience it moving forward. I invite you to reflect on what 2020 has taught you as I share my own journey and lessons from the past 12 months.