Crooked Crown Podcast: Recent Episodes
LaMarr
People who carry the weight of their own crown. A podcast dedicated to mental health and personal growth. Where I want to inspire and uplift people while practicing self-care. We are all on a path to becoming a better version of ourselves.
Majority of the world has experience high functioning depression. I am holding myself accountable for always pushing through depression instead of facing it or receiving help. I hope my story helps someone know they are not alone.
Whether you have no idea what you want to do or know exactly what you want to do, you should have a strategy to support your transition journey. I discuss the Career Development Process to navagiate you to reach your goals.
Have you ever experience people who have ulterior motives that disrupts your day or peace?
I speak on my recent experience and how I learned to create space and boundary to protect my well-being.
Hello World,
It has been a while, I wanted to give an update regarding what's going on in my world.
Being alone can be a nourishing experience when we let go of judgment and negative thoughts.
Many people believe that Saving = Investing. Knowing the difference between the two is essential, and this episode will teach you that.
Saving money is wise, but investing it is profitable.
Gratitude or the art of giving thanks, is a process of noticing and being thankful for the things around us.
How close are you to achieving your 2020 goals?
It is nearly the final quarter of the year! It has been a strange and difficult year for many people. Consistently work through your list of goals when you can and you'll be well on your way to achieving your goals.
Take care of yourself.
This is a reminder that it is okay to love yourself enough to say no and create the boundaries necessary to guard your safety.
Dipping into your emergency fund can help you stay out of debt, or help you pay an unexpected bill, but it's important to determine if you really need to use it.
When accepting a new position, or just being in your current position for over 3 years, most people think of a higher salary. But there is something else you can negotiate, your job title.
The title on your resume today can have a major impact on your employment prospects in the future.
When was the last time you checked on your nails?
I speak about seven nails issues that can be a sign of other health issues as well.
Is Social Media Influencing Your Spending Habits?
Social Media use has been linked to our mood, self-esteem, and now our spending. It can influence us to spend unnecessarily or impulsively.
I went to a workshop regarding the topic and wanted to share what I had learned.
I talk about the definition, PTSD, types of coping skills, self-care rating scale, grounding techniques, and more.
email: askcrookedcrown@gmail.com
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https://www.mhanational.org/sites/default/files/B2S%202018%20Worksheet%20-%20Keep%20Your%20Mind%20Grounded.pdf
I went to a wellness webinar, and we discuss bad habits that harm your heart's health. I talk about several habits and how you can improve them.
I would love it if you could provide feedback: askcrookedcrown@gmail.com.
July 2008 was declared as NMMHAM. July has been a time to acknowledge and explore issues concerning mental health and enhance public awareness of mental illness among affect minority groups across the U.S.
On June 18th Buden finally checks something off of his Black Agenda, but amidst all the justified demands from the Black COmmunity, his actions feel lukewarm and performative.
Pride Month is an entire month dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ voices, a celebration of LGBTQ culture, and the support of LGBTQ rights.
Migraine and Headache can in many forms. It is important to keep these concerns in mind when your or a family/friend is dealing with a migraine or headache.
COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available. Many employers ask if they can require employees to get vaccinated and what they can do if workers refuse.
Providing knowledge to evaluate your own investing potential, including risk tolerance assessment.
Although we can not escape student loans, but we can create a strategy on how to tackle debt effectively and successfully.
Mama, I Made It!
Tuesday, the podcast made a year! This is an extraordinary episode because we’re celebrating a milestone!
In this episode, I am giving updates about skincare, career, and more.
I am forever thankful for being on this journey with me.
As Summer is drawn upon us, it is essential to add sunscreen to our skincare routine!
As we grow and glow for 2021, applying sunscreen and checking on your skin plays a huge role.
For starters, a clean home can strengthen your immune system and help you avoid illnesses. A decluttered house can also reduce stress and depression as well as help avoid injuries.
Mental health is real. Nothing is more important than your well-being.
I hope everyone takes some time off every day to take care of themselves.
If you have concerns about your or someone's mental health, please contact a medical professional or call (800) 273-8255.
Everyone should seek therapy because it helps in pushing one outside of a normal and usual comfortable environment.
Choosing to spend time doing things by yourself can have mental, emotional, and social benefits, but the key to reaping those positive rewards comes from choosing to spend time alone/
Quarterly goal-setting creates an opportunity to celebrate little wins. As we are in the second quarter ( April- June), we can start evaluating our next steps and analyze what we need to improve on.
Physical Wellness is a balance of physical activity and nutrition that allows you to keep your body functioning at its best.
Burnout is the state of mind that comes with long-term, unresolved stress that can negatively affect your work and personal life.
If you need advice or need to vent, please send me an email: askcrookedcrown@gmail.com.
Although it is 2021, minorities are still dealing with microaggressions at work. It is still a regular experience for professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. Microaggressions are subtle but powerful.
A great dip into self care is to simply get into the habit of checking in with yourself.
Emotional awareness is the ability to recognize and make sense of not just your emotions.
Recognizing that you’re in the midst of a toxic friendship by evaluating the signs is the first step toward extricating yourself—a painful but necessary process.
I wanted to check-in with everyone and hoped you all are taking care of your mental needs during the capital riot.
I have started the protective hair challenge and embraced a new regimen to figure out what my hair (4c) truly needs.
Happy New Year Everyone!
It is absolutely ok to have achieved nothing of great significance this year but rest. Maintaining sanity in itself was an achievement.
Let's try to make progress for 2021.
The debt-free journey is not for the faint of heart. Paying off debt means sacrifice!
Paying off debt and becoming debt-free is no different. You absolutely must be 100% committed to doing this. If you’re not, it won’t work.
First thing is to write down all of your bills and create a budget.
REPEAT AFTER ME: TODAY, I WILL NOT STRESS OVER THINGS I CAN NOT CONTROL!
Mindfulness is the idea of learning how to be fully present and engaged in the moment, aware of your thoughts and feelings without distraction.
We have all had a relationship with no commitment but caught feelings. It's a live and learn lesson. Know your worth and leave.
Asking for help does not mean you are weak. Being stubborn is weak. Self-care also means challenging yourself for your future goals and career
Individuals speak different languages yet try to communicate only through their dominant language. Think of some close friends, family, colleagues, and try to figure out their languages. Experiment with adapting your behavior to meet their language.
Hey, it has been a while. I am breaking up with the toxic timeline I created when I was in my early twenties. I've set goals and expectations that made life hard to live in the moment. I am taking the steps to ease my anxiety by freeing my mind.
Accountability:
Essentially, this means acknowledging the role you play in your own life – the good bits and the bad bits. Rather than looking around for someone or something else to blame, you must accept that you are in charge of what is going on.
We need to remember that accountability is a process, and there are steps we can take to responsibly take accountability for the harm we’ve done to another person.
We deserve self-love so that we can continue to take responsibility for our actions, and improve our relationships with ourselves and others.
If you want to live a fulfilled, content life, you must learn how to find your passion and life purpose. Learn how to live outside the bubble and create the happiness you deserve.
Receiving Closure means finality; letting go of what once was. Finding closure implies a complete acceptance of what has happened and an honoring of the transition away from what's finished to something new. In other words, closure de
Being overwhelmed by the media could start the process of being depressed. I speak on ways to start self-care while experiencing racial trauma in our world today.
Clutter is simply delayed decisions! Decluttering is essential to both your physical and mental health.
We carry the weight of our fears, doubt, and problems from all aspects of life. Let shift the focus on ourselves and start to self-care while self-healing.