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The podcast dedicated to helping you THRIVE! [Thrive] : 1. to prosper; 2. to grow or develop vigorously (Adopted from dictionary.com) -- Hosted by Shivon M. ~ your out of the box Licensed Therapist who is known for holding your hand while also holding you accountable. Each episode is curated to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within. We get real about life, mental health, showing up for ourselves and more. We also bring clarity to just how much our experiences past, present and even future shape who we are, where we stand, and how we can bring about the best version of ourselves as we travel through our journey.

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❤️Are you giving love from a place of peace… or proving?
This episode explores what it means to love through the lens of lack — when your care, sacrifice, or silence is driven by fear, discomfort, or hurt instead of fullness.
Therapist and Change Expert Shivon M. walks you through how this shows up, where it begins, and what it’s costing you — with a roadmap to shift toward love that doesn’t require your exhaustion, love from fullness.

You can be powerful, accomplished, and deeply self-aware — and still be loving from the lens of lack.

In this raw, transformational episode, we’ll unpack the emotional pattern of over-giving, under-receiving, and proving your worth through relationships. You'll explore:

What “loving from lack” really looks like in action
Some of the roots of this survival pattern
Why we mistake emotional labor for intimacy
What it means to love from fullness, not fear
Five powerful strategies to shift from depletion to emotional dignity

This isn’t just theory — this is a Mirror. A Moment of Clarity. A Return to YOURSELF!

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In this transformative episode, Shivon M., Licensed Therapist and Change Expert explores the emotional, mental, and spiritual cost of staying connected to potential — in people, relationships, jobs, and even our own identities. If you’ve ever found yourself waiting for things to get better “one day,” this conversation will help you let go of fantasy, make peace with truth, and choose thriving over tolerating.

🧠 What We Explore:

✨Why we hold on to people, dreams, or jobs for their potential

✨How potential becomes an emotional mirage

✨The cost of clinging to “what could be"

✨The grief of letting go of what never was

✨5 ways to shift into thriving ground

✨A guided “Release Letter” exercise

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It's Not You — You’re Building on Broken Blueprints
In this episode, we’re naming the faulty principles we inherited from trauma, family systems, and cultural messages — and how they silently shape our relationships, work, and identity.

Whether it’s “love must hurt” or “you must always be strong,” these beliefs are not foundations — they’re cages.

If you’re ready to break the cycle and build from truth, not trauma — this one’s for you.

💥 In This Episode, We Cover:

How faulty principles form — and why they’re so hard to see
Real-life signs you’re living by broken beliefs
Why we hold on to them (even when they hurt)
The cost of passing them on to our children and future
Practical ways to break the cycle and build something better
What rebuilding truth looks like in everyday life

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If you’ve ever struggled to let people in—even when you want to—this episode is for you. We’re naming the truth behind emotional walls, exploring how trust breaks down, and offering five layered, therapeutic strategies to start rebuilding it.

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The space where healing meets clarity and intention. In this episode, we're getting real about something many high-functioning individuals quietly carry: the inability to trust deeply.

Whether it came from betrayal, neglect, or lifelong independence, you’ll walk away understanding why your emotional walls formed—and how to start taking them down, safely and powerfully. This is about more than relationships. It’s about learning to trust yourself again.

📝 What We'll Discuss:

Why trust can’t flourish without safety
How early emotional neglect disrupts adult intimacy
Real-life signs your “strength” is a survival wall
The high cost of our walls
Actionable strategies to begin rebuilding trust—without shame or pressure

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Can You Describe the Pain?
The Cost of Silent Suffering and the Power of Naming What Hurts

You can’t heal what you haven’t acknowledged.
In this transformative episode, we explore the layered, often invisible nature of emotional pain — and why high-achieving women are especially skilled at hiding it, even from themselves.

We’ll dive into the ways pain disguises itself, how it shapes our patterns, and what it means to start healing from a space of honesty, not performance.

🔍 Episode Description:

Have you ever found yourself saying, “I don’t even know why I feel this way”?
Or “I should be over this by now”?

The pain we don’t name is the pain that keeps us stuck.

This episode goes beyond surface-level healing. Together, we’ll explore:

How emotional wounds show up in everyday habits, roles, and body language
What it means to track, name, and tend to your pain without shame
Tangible steps to build a healing space within yourself
and More....

Whether you’re exhausted from carrying unspoken weight, or you’ve hit an emotional wall you can’t explain — this conversation is a permission slip to stop performing and start healing.

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You’ve been showing up—but are you really seen? In this powerful episode, we dive into the emotional and psychological hiding so many high-functioning women experience. If you've been dimming your light to survive, it's time to reclaim your space. Sis, come out of the dark—we're waiting on you!

What if your survival mode has actually been your silent mode? In this raw and transformational episode of Hello Intention, psychotherapist and life strategist Shivon M. unpacks the elements of living in the shadows of your own life—and how to step into the light again. If you’ve felt invisible, numb, or just plain tired of performing, this one’s for you.

We’re talking about what it really means to be “in the dark”—and how to come out of it.
Many of us are emotionally hiding in plain sight: we’re successful, we’re capable, but we’re shrinking inside.

In this episode, we explore:

What it really looks like to live in emotional hiding
How past trauma and life experiences shape our need to shrink
The mental and emotional costs of staying hidden
How to begin stepping into the light—without shame, fear, or rushing
Gentle, real strategies for reclaiming your visibility, voice, and truth

You weren’t meant to live in the background of your own life.

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In this heart-centered episode, we close out Mental Health Awareness Month with a powerful conversation just for moms. From the emotional weight we carry to the unspoken fears around asking for help, this is your space to pause, breathe, and be reminded that you matter too.

Motherhood is a beautiful, complex, and deeply demanding journey. As the world celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, it often forgets the women holding families, communities, and legacies together. This episode doesn’t.

Join your host—a licensed therapist, change expert, and fellow mom—for a reset that offers more than just encouragement. It delivers strategy, validation, and practical guidance for tending to your mental health and emotional wellbeing.

💬 In this episode, we unpack:

The emotional labor of motherhood
Why your mental health isn’t optional or a luxury
How to practice daily emotional hygiene
Shivon M.'s Intro to The Thriving Triangle
Why asking for help feels hard—and how to start
The generational patterns we’re here to break

Whether you're thriving, barely surviving, or somewhere in between—this one’s for YOU!

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In a world that applauds hustle and aesthetic healing, what does true thriving actually look like? In this episode, psychotherapist and life strategist Shivon M. dismantles the myths of burnout-as-success and thriving-as-performance. Whether you're in the middle of Mental Health Awareness Month or in the thick of a demanding life season, this episode will call you deeper—with compassion, clarity, and intention.

✨ Episode:
We’re not here to slap a quote on your overwhelm and call it healing.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what mental health and thriving really require—especially for high-achieving women.

We'll discuss why emotional hygiene is a non-negotiable, Here is your permission slip to stop performing and start reclaiming.

Let’s get into it!

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why Mental Health Month can feel like a performance—and how to go deeper
The truth about burnout: it’s not a badge, and it’s not sustainable
What thriving Actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not always pretty)
Actionable steps to shift from surviving to intentionally thriving

🔥 Key Quote:
"Thriving isn’t something you chase—it’s something you cultivate, moment by moment, with honesty, support, and intention."

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Graduation. Milestones. Celebrations. These are supposed to be the happiest moments — but what happens after the confetti settles?

In this episode of Hello Intention, Psychotherapist and Life Strategist Shivon M. explores the emotional aftermath of big transitions that are quite typical of this time of year. Whether you're a new grad, a proud parent, or someone quietly wondering "what now?", this is your invitation to navigate the unknown with intention and compassion.

📷 The photos have been posted. The cap has been tossed. The applause is over.
And now… there’s silence.

In this powerful and emotionally honest episode, Shivon M. opens the curtain on what happens after the milestone moments — when the spotlight dims and we’re left with questions that feel too quiet to ask:

Who am I without this title or structure?
Why do I feel uncertain even though I just achieved something major?
How do I navigate the identity shift that comes after “success”?

You’ll explore not just the celebration, but the journey it took to get there — and the emotional work it takes to move forward with clarity, wholeness, and intentionality.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, a parent watching your child step into a new chapter, or someone quietly wrestling with change behind the scenes — this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

✨ The psychological shift that happens after a big milestone
✨ Why “I don’t know what’s next” is more powerful than we think
✨ How parents experience hidden grief
✨ Practical tools to process change instead of rushing past it
✨ How to root identity in being instead of achievement

🎯 Key Takeaway:
You are more than your milestone. You are worthy in the quiet, uncertain, in-between — and your next chapter deserves to be shaped with intention, not pressure.

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Mother’s Day isn’t joyful for everyone. In this powerful episode, we speak to the heartache of growing up without a mother’s love — and explore how to begin healing when nurture never came. Whether you’ve lost your mother or never had her emotionally, this episode offers reflection, strategy, and hope.

📝 “What do we do when the world celebrates what we never had?”

In this intimate and emotionally grounded episode, your host Shivon M.— a licensed psychotherapist, change expert, and life strategist — explores the quiet grief of a motherless Mother’s Day. Whether through loss, estrangement, or emotional absence, many carry invisible wounds that this holiday reopens year after year.

You’ll hear:

What it means to grow up without maternal nurture
How this absence affects our identity, self-worth, and relationships
Why grief for what we never received is valid and worth honoring
Practical, intentional steps to begin healing
Guidance for loved ones: how to show up for someone grieving a mother wound

This episode is not about blame. It’s about naming the void with compassion, creating space for reflection, and learning to mother yourself in ways you never received.

Whether this is your story or someone you love is silently navigating this pain — this conversation is an invitation to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Because healing doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens by intention.

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You are not broken. You are Becoming!

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What if the anxiety you carry, the pressure to perform, or the way you shut down during conflict isn’t just your behavior — but a pattern passed down through generations?

In this powerful and restorative episode, your host — Shivon M., a licensed psychotherapist, change expert, and life strategist — invites you into a self evaluating and strategic conversation on how to recognize and release inherited some of the emotional burdens we are carrying, because healing doesn’t start and stop with you — it ripples.

This isn’t just talk. This is transformation. It’s your invitation to become the generational shift.

💬 Episode Description:

Some stress is situational. Some may be self-inflicted.
But some of it? You inherited it.

In this deeply honest and enlightening episode of Hello Intention , we confront the hidden legacy of generational stress and trauma — the silent codes passed down through families, often unspoken but powerfully lived out in the way we think, feel, and relate.

Your host guides you through:

🔎 What You’ll Discover:

How unspoken family rules like “don’t cry” or “rest is lazy” get passed down
The difference between survival traits and true identity
The danger of carrying forward what no longer serves you
Why unhealed stress doesn’t just affect you — it impacts those around you
The 3 R’s of Generational Healing: Recognize, Release, Rewire

This episode doesn’t offer fluff. It offers grounded, informed strategy and soulful insight that helps you break cycles and begin again — Intentionally.

🧠 This Episode Is For You If:

You’ve ever felt emotions you couldn’t explain
You notice unhealthy patterns repeating in your life or family
You’re tired of surviving and ready to thrive
You’re the “strong one” in your circle who needs a safe space to heal
You’re a cycle-breaker ready to build something better

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You are not broken.
You are becoming.
What started before you doesn’t have to continue through you.
What you choose today changes generations.

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Stress is inevitable—but suffering under it is optional. What if, instead of letting stress control you, you learned how to work with it? Welcome to this action provoking episode of Hello Intention, where we break down how to turn stress into strategy. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in reaction mode, or constantly running on empty, this episode will equip you with a game plan to manage stress intentionally—so you can thrive, not just survive.

*Note - If you are struggling with overwhelming stress and are unsure of what to do, reach out to a professional for support. It is alright to seek help in navigating your circumstances.

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🧠 What if stress wasn’t the enemy—but a tool for transformation?

April is Stress Awareness Month, and in this episode of Hello Intention, we’re diving deep into a conversation that will shift the way you think about stress forever. Most of us are taught to react to stress—panicking over deadlines, avoiding tough conversations, or spiraling into overthinking. But today, we’re flipping the script.

You’ll learn:
✔ The difference between good stress and toxic stress—and why both exist
✔ How to stop living in reaction mode and start leading with intention
✔ The 3-Step Intentional Stress Management Plan to reframe stress as a strategy instead of a setback

🚀 By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical steps to transform how you handle stress—so you can stop feeling drained and start using stress as fuel for your success.

✨ Ready to shift from stress to strategy? Let’s go.

Episode Index ✨

📌 – Welcome + Stress Awareness Month
📌 – The Truth About Stress: Friend or Foe?
📌 – Are You Living in Reaction Mode? (The 3 Common Stress Response )
📌 – The 3-Step Intentional Stress Management Plan
📌 – Making This a Lifestyle: Your Action Plan for the Week
📌 – Call to Action: Join the Conversation & Take the Challenge

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Your past may have shaped you, but it does not define you. As Women’s History Month comes to a close, this episode is a powerful reminder that your story is still being written—and you hold the pen. Whether you’ve been inspired by the strong women before you or struggled to find positive role models, this is your moment to step beyond the past and reclaim your power.

Join Shivon M., a psychotherapist, change expert, and life strategist, as she dives deep into how history—both personal and collective—impacts our sense of identity, how media and culture have shaped feminine narratives, and most importantly, how to break free from limiting stories to create a future that aligns with your truth.

If you've ever felt stuck in a story that wasn’t truly yours, this episode is your guide to rewriting it.

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🚀 Your History Informs You, But It Doesn’t Define You.

For generations, women have carried the weight of expectations—cultural, familial, societal. Some of us have had strong women to look up to; others have had to find their own way without positive role models. Wherever you come from, one truth remains: you have the power to reclaim your story and redefine what womanhood means to you.

In this episode, we explore:
✅ The Dual Nature of History: How both celebrated triumphs and painful legacies shape our understanding of femininity.
✅ Breaking the Mold: How media, literature, and culture have reinforced limiting narratives—and how to challenge them.
✅ The Emotional Weight of the Past: How inherited expectations can create internal conflict, and ways to release them.
✅ Becoming the Woman You Choose to Be: Actionable steps to shift your mindset, reclaim your narrative, and walk boldly into your future.

💡 It’s time to move beyond the past, rewrite your own definition of feminine power, and step into the fullness of who you are meant to be.

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In this energizing episode, we explore how to integrate deep healing into the fast-paced rhythm of your life. Join our host as she shares practical strategies to recharge your soul without missing a beat—perfect for women on the move who refuse to sacrifice their well-being. Get ready to redefine self-care as an essential part of your everyday hustle.

In "Healing While Hustling" we dive into the transformative power of healing amidst the chaos of daily life. Our host, a woman, psychotherapist, change expert, and life strategist, breaks down why healing is not a luxury, but a necessity—even when you're expected to be exceptional every single day.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The Hidden Costs of Neglect: Understand the profound consequences—that arise when we put our healing on the back burner.
Innovative Healing Strategies: Get introduced to fresh, actionable techniques that seamlessly blend into a busy lifestyle.
Real Talk on Authenticity: Learn how to reclaim your narrative, honor your true self, and follow your inner compass, regardless of external expectations.

This episode is an invitation to shift your perspective: see healing from life's experiences as an act of empowerment and resilience, not an added chore. When you allow yourself to heal, you’re not slowing down—you’re recharging your mind, body, and soul for the challenges ahead.

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In our lives, relationships can sometimes leave deep marks—small, persistent hurts that erode our sense of self, trust, and connection. "Healing After Hurt-Filled Relationships" is your guide to breaking free from these lingering wounds and stepping into a space of empowerment and genuine healing.

What We’ll Explore in This Episode:

The True Cost of Unhealed Wounds:
Discover how unaddressed hurt not only damages your inner world but also ripples into your other relationships, creating barriers.
Rebuilding Trust:
Learn how to reclaim your trust in yourself
Fresh, Actionable Steps for Healing:
We'll dive into innovative strategies like embodied self-care rituals, voice journaling with a twist, and more that go beyond the usual. These steps are designed to help you actively mend the fractures left by past hurts.
Embracing Self-Compassion & Forgiveness:
Understand the importance of forgiving yourself and nurturing self-compassion. This isn’t about forgetting the past; it’s about honoring your journey and empowering yourself to move forward with strength and clarity.

This episode offers an honest, conversational approach to healing—one that recognizes the complexities of pain while providing concrete tools for rebuilding and renewal.

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Let’s rise, renew, and create a future filled with genuine connection and empowerment. Together, we can shift our hurt and do the work for our healing!

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In this powerful episode, we peel back the layers of Harmful Relationships to reveal the hidden patterns that keep you trapped—and most importantly, how you can break free. If you’ve ever felt diminished, overwhelmed, or silenced by relationships that drain rather than nurture, this conversation is for you. Get ready for an honest, actionable guide to reclaiming your voice and stepping into your true power.

Episode Description:

Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of harmful relationships, riddled with Criticism, Dismissiveness, and or Neglect? In "Harmful Relationships: Reclaiming Your Voice," we explore why harmful relationships tend to happen and how they slowly chip away at your emotional and physical well-being.

What We Talk About:

Why Harmful Dynamics Persist:
Discover how family patterns, societal pressures, and internalized beliefs set the stage for harmful relationships.
The Ripple Effects:
Understand how these dynamics drain your energy, erode self-trust, and leave lasting marks on your mental and physical health.
Concrete, Fresh Strategies:
Learn actionable steps that go beyond journaling—from role-playing real conversations and creating a “voice activation” ritual to setting up regular check-ins and embracing creative outlets.
Empowering Tools for Change:
Gain insights into developing pause-and-reflect practices and engaging in peer or mentor dialogues that help you set healthy boundaries and reclaim your personal narrative.

This episode is your guide to breaking free from unhealthy cycles and creating space for relationships that honor your worth. It’s time to speak up, set your boundaries, and let your true voice shine through.

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Let’s build a future where our voices are celebrated and our relationships empower us to live fully. Together, we can break the cycle and create a life of true connection.

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Relationships are at the core of the human experience. They shape how we see ourselves, how we engage with the world, and how we find meaning in our lives. But what makes a relationship truly fulfilling? And how do we ensure we’re fostering connections that bring value rather than just existing in them?

In this episode, we explore the essential role relationships play in our lives, along with our our emotional and mental well-being. We’ll discuss why connection is a fundamental need, recognize how relationships nourish us, and look at our responsibility in maintaining and deepening these bonds. Whether it’s friendships, romantic partnerships, or community ties, we all play a role in strengthening the connections that matter most.

Relationships are more than just a social construct—they are the foundation of our emotional and psychological well-being. Whether we recognize it or not, every relationship in our lives contributes to our growth, healing, and sense of belonging. How do we nurture the relationships that serve us and responsibly contribute to them intentionally?

In this episode, we dive deep into:
✅ The role relationships play in our emotional and mental nourishment
✅ How to recognize and reinforce the connections that uplift us
✅ The importance of self-awareness in fostering healthy relationships
✅ Practical steps to ensure we’re actively contributing to the longevity and health of our connections

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Have you ever felt like you’re speaking, but no one is actually listening? Like your thoughts, emotions, and experiences are constantly dismissed, leaving you feeling invisible? In this episode of When No One Hears Me, we’re diving into what it means to feel unheard and how it impacts your confidence, relationships, and overall sense of self.

We’ll explore:
♢ Some hidden reasons people tune out—even when they should be listening
♢ The emotional weight of feeling ignored
♢ Strategies to reclaim your voice and demand the respect you deserve

You don’t have to stay silent. It’s time to shift the narrative, advocate for yourself, and cultivate spaces where you are truly heard.

Few things are as frustrating and disheartening as feeling unheard. It’s more than just an occasional annoyance—it can erode your confidence, strain relationships, and even make you question your own worth.

In today’s episode, we’re tackling:
✅ The psychology behind why people dismiss others
✅ How systemic and relational dynamics play a role
✅ The emotional cycle of feeling unheard—and how to break free from it
✅ Actionable strategies to communicate in a way that demands—not begs for—respect
✅ How to set boundaries with those who repeatedly ignore or invalidate your voice

When you constantly feel unheard, it’s easy to internalize the belief that your words don’t matter. But they do. You do. And today, we’re talking about how you can reclaim your power, reinforce your worth, and make sure your voice is no longer an afterthought.

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In today’s fast-paced, self-preserving world, we’ve become more focused on defending ourselves than truly listening to others. Conversations often feel like battles instead of bridges, and the result? Disconnection, misunderstanding, and cycles of unresolved pain.

In this episode of Hello Intention, we’re diving into the transformative power of listening without judgment. We’ll explore why so many of us struggle to acknowledge and own difficult conversations, how avoidance impacts relationships, and most importantly, how we can shift toward deeper awareness, healing, and growth.

Are you really listening—or just waiting for your turn to speak?

Too often, we enter conversations with our defenses up, ready to protect our own perspective rather than opening ourselves up to understanding someone else’s. But what if true growth, connection, and healing come from the moments where we choose to listen instead of react?

In this episode, we’re tackling:

✅ Why self-defense often overrides real listening—and how it impacts our relationships
✅ The emotional cost of avoidance and shutting down difficult conversations
✅ How to validate and empower yourself if you constantly feel unheard
✅ Tangible steps to shift from defensive listening to active, compassionate engagement

Listening without judgment is a skill that can change the way we connect with the world around us. Whether you’re navigating personal relationships, family dynamics, or professional conversations, this episode will equip you with the mindset shifts and tools you need to create meaningful, healing dialogue.

This is more than just a conversation—it's a call to transformation.

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Behind The Mask: Breaking Free and Embracing Authenticity

Are you hiding behind a mask that protects but also confines you? In this empowering episode of Hello Intention, we uncover the reasons we hide our true selves and explore the costs of living inauthentically. Tune in to discover practical steps to reconnect with your authentic self and take the courageous journey toward living a life free of fear and pretense.

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Have you ever felt like the version of you the world sees isn’t the full picture? Maybe you’ve built a protective mask to navigate life’s challenges. While these masks can help us survive, they often hold us back from truly thriving. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into what it means to remove the mask, embrace your authentic self, and find the freedom to live in alignment with who you truly are.

What does it mean to truly show up as yourself? For so many of us, life’s experiences have taught us to hide behind carefully crafted masks—whether it’s perfectionism, humor, or stoicism. These masks serve a purpose, but at what cost?

In this episode, we’ll explore:

The roots of masking, from early social conditioning to responses to trauma.
The hidden costs of staying behind the mask, including emotional disconnection, chronic stress, and missed opportunities for growth.
Transformative steps to unmask yourself and reconnect with your true identity.

Through heartfelt narratives and actionable steps, let's build awareness, embrace vulnerability, and seek out environments that celebrate the real you. Because living authentically isn’t just about removing the mask; it’s about creating a life that reflects the beautiful complexity of who you are.

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🌟 Don’t let fear or pretense hold you back. Tune in, share your story, and step into the freedom of being unapologetically you!

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Life’s setbacks can feel like stumbling blocks, but what if they’re actually stepping stones? In this empowering episode of Hello Intention, Shivon M. dives deep into the art of rebuilding after life’s challenges. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, healing from a personal loss, or redefining your goals, this episode offers practical insights and therapeutic guidance to help you transform obstacles into opportunities for growth.

Grab a notebook, get comfortable, and let’s explore how you can rebuild not just to survive but to thrive.

Have you ever faced a setback that left you feeling stuck, unsure, or defeated? You’re not alone. Setbacks are a part of life, but they don’t have to define your story. In this episode of Hello Intention, licensed therapist Shivon M. walks you through the process of turning challenges into building blocks for a brighter future.

Here’s what you’ll uncover in this episode:

The Hidden Lessons in Setbacks: Discover how challenges reveal areas for growth and hidden strengths you might not realize you have.
Emotional Healing and Self-Compassion: Learn how to process difficult emotions and treat yourself with the kindness you deserve during tough times.
Building a Resilient Foundation: Explore practical steps for aligning your life with your core values and creating a plan that sustains long-term growth.
The Role of Mental Health in Resilience: Understand the importance of caring for your mental well-being and how it supports your journey to rebuild.

Shivon’s blend of therapeutic wisdom and actionable advice ensures that this episode is not just a conversation but a catalyst for real change.

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Until next time, remember: You’re not starting over—you’re starting stronger.

Stay intentional, stay courageous, and stay thriving!

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Welcome Back to Hello Intention! Today, we’re diving into the art of crafting a vision for your future—a vision that’s intentional, authentic, and uniquely yours. Forget the fleeting resolutions and unrealistic timelines; this is about aligning with your purpose, setting meaningful goals, and learning to trust the process along the way. Get ready to feel inspired, equipped, and empowered to create a future that truly reflects who you are.

The second week of the year is the perfect time to shift gears from setting resolutions to creating a vision—a purposeful, sustainable vision for your life.

In this episode, Shivon M., your out-of-the-box licensed therapist, dives deep into:

Why resolutions fail: Discover the surprising statistics behind New Year’s goals and why a vision-focused approach is more effective.
Reflection and alignment: Learn how reflecting on 2024 can provide clarity and create a strong foundation for the year ahead.
Building an authentic vision: Craft a vision that reflects who you are, not who you think you should be.
Trusting the process: Understand why patience, flexibility, and support are key to making your vision a reality.
Prioritizing mental health: Explore how to protect your well-being while working towards your dreams.

If you’re ready to let go of outdated resolutions and embrace a vision that aligns with your deepest values, this episode is for you.

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Reflect on the past, align with your purpose, and break your vision into actionable steps.

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✨ This is your year to align, grow, and thrive. Let’s take the journey together.

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Happy New Year! In this episode of Hello Intention, Shivon M., licensed psychotherapist, kicks off the year with a conversation about the transformative power of JOY. But this isn’t your average New Year pep talk—it's a real, grounded exploration of how to find joy even in life’s imperfect moments.

Tune in as Shivon breaks down what joy really is (hint: it’s more than happiness) and discover actionable ways to step into a brand-new chapter. Whether you’re feeling hopeful, uncertain, or somewhere in between, this episode will leave you empowered to create a life rooted in intention and joy.

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Welcome to a brand-new year and a fresh chapter of Hello Intention!

In this episode we dive into:

The true meaning of joy: Why it’s deeper than happiness and how it can sustain us through life’s ups and downs.
Reflecting on the past year: Lessons learned, moments of gratitude, and how even challenges can shape us for the better.
Cultivating joy in the year ahead: Practical ways to build daily habits that anchor you in gratitude, mindfulness, and self-celebration.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

A mindset shift that will help you see light even in the darkest moments.
Tools to reflect on the past with gratitude and step into the future with intention.
A step-by-step guide to creating daily and weekly practices that nurture joy.

This isn’t about resolutions or quick fixes—it’s about showing up for yourself in real, meaningful ways that align with your intentions.Ready to cultivate more joy in your life? We’ve created a free, downloadable “Count It All Joy” Worksheet to help you reflect, plan, and embrace joy every day.

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Let’s connect! Tag @IAm.Shivon on Instagram and use #HelloIntention to share your insights and joy-filled moments. We can’t wait to celebrate your journey with you!

Welcome to "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within.

In this Episode
We chat about the element of “Breaking Cycles and Being the Change!”
Cycle - noun -- any complete round or series of occurrences that repeats or is repeated
--a recurring period of time, especially one in which certain events or phenomena repeat themselves in the same order and at the same intervals
(Dictionary)

When we repeat behaviors, thoughts, and or actions that are unhealthy we place ourselves in a position to be stagnant in our lives, positions that are not serving, positions that do not support where we are looking to go in our life.

Let's begin to walk out of these unhealthy cycles and exercise our ability to live a life that is serving - utilizing healthy behaviors and efforts that will take us to our desired positions.

Take-Aways
The 🔑's you will collect include:
Examples of what unhealthy cycles can look like / could be.
6 Steps to take when working Intentionally to break our cycles and Be the Change we desire!

Have you found yourself in certain cycles that have not been serving you?
Has this been something you've been uncertain about how to navigate out of? Was this episode helpful in getting you started on your journey to releasing yourself from these cycles?

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Welcome to another episode of "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within.

In this episode
We chat about the element of "Superwomen". Have you ever looked at yourself as a "Superwoman", have you been called one? Do you feel like you need to uphold this title and all it entails? Have you ever considered the effects it has on all parts of You and your life?

Let's look at shifting this narrative and intentionally walking in a position that serves us regardless of what the narrative is - that others have or that we may have adopted ourselves along the way.

Take-Aways
You will collect 💎's to show you how to intentionally remove your "Cape" and shift into a space that is serving.

Have you been stuck in a "Superwoman position? Did you or did you not realize it? Was this episode helpful in getting you started on your journey to releasing yourself from those unrealistic expectations?

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Welcome to another Season of "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within.

In this episode:
Discovering and understanding our Why is an important element to developing awareness for our journey in life. Our Why helps us commit to our process, desires, needs, healing and much more. It's helps us align our behaviors, actions, and even associations. It is a necessary component to how we show up and often what we go after. Let's put some Intention behind exploring our own "Why"!

I absolutely still provide you tools to navigate this!! You'll walk away with three 💎's to practically work towards aligning yourself with your Why.

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Welcome to "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within while traveling along your life’s journey.
Let’s begin to unpack all things reality. It’s time, time to bring clarity to just how much our experiences both past, present and even future, shape who we are, where we stand, and how we bring forth the best version of ourselves.

This is the episode where we’ll:
•Cover the definitions and gain an understanding of Independence vs Hyper-Independence
•Unpack the reasons why hyper-independence develops - including some examples
•Discuss how Hyper-Independence can actually be a sign of trauma endured

Keys to Thrive
•In order to cultivate an environment of healing we must examine our past experiences and note any places where we may have been affected in a traumatic way (There are times we do not see an experience as trauma when in fact it truly was but the realization requires a lot from within us).
•This process may require the support of a professional and if so please invest in you and seek out the support

***Journal Prompt:
1) Is Hyper-Independence something I feel I may be exhibiting?
2) Why or why not?

Be Well,
Shivon M.
Therapist * Change Expert * & Life Strategist: www.ShivonM.com
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Welcome to "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within while traveling along your life’s journey.

Let’s begin to unpack all things reality. It’s time, time to bring clarity to just how much our experiences both past, present and even future, shape who we are, where we stand, and how we bring forth the best version of ourselves.

This is the episode where we’ll:

Cover the definitions and differences of Self-Care & Self-Love.
Unpack the necessities of both self-care & self-love and what can occur without the presence of either one or both
Discover how in order to engage in healthy self-care one must understand and practice self-love
Keys to Thrive *
In order to cultivate an environment for these key elements of your journey give yourself some ** Space - Time - & Grace
Protect your Energy as you journey through this moment
Journal Prompt:

1) Name 5 things you love or appreciate about yourself?

2) Identify ways in which you may or may not be engaging in self-love or self-care

Be Well,

Shivon M.
Therapist * Change Expert * & Life Strategist: www.ShivonM.com

Don’t forget to Share and Like Hello Intention the Podcast!!

Welcome to "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within while traveling along your life’s journey.

Let’s begin to unpack all things reality. It’s time, time to bring clarity to just how much our experiences both past, present and even future, shape who we are, where we stand, and how we bring forth the best version of ourselves.

This is the episode where we’ll:

Define and Discuss Mental Health and how it resides in each and every individual .
Letting go of the thoughts and options of others so you can attend to your Mental Health.
Mental Health is not Mental Illness.
3 Keys for making your Mental Health a priority

Keys to Thrive ****

Make Note & Practice — The 3 Keys for Making my Mental Health a Priority
Journal Prompts:
*Take inventory of what messages you may or may not have received about mental health.
*What role have you given Mental Health in your life currently?
*What can I commit to so I ensure I am attending to my Mental Health?

Therapist * Change Expert * Life Strategist:
www.ShivonM.com

Welcome to "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within while traveling along your life’s journey.

Let’s begin to unpack all things reality. It’s time, time to bring clarity to just how much our experiences both past, present and even future, shape who we are, where we stand, and how we bring forth the best version of ourselves.

This is the episode where we’ll:

Cover the definitions and differences of Identity and Roles.
Explore Identity vs Role confusion: one of the stages developed by theorist Erik Erikson
Discuss the importance of taking time to resolve any conflicts as we develop our identity throughout our lifespan
Keys to Thrive *
Reflect on how you view your personal identity.
Do you often assert your identity with the roles you hold in life?
Journal Prompt:

1) Do you feel you have developed a strong sense of self and personal identity? Why or why not?

2) Make a list of your attributes. Think about and add your values as they can help build and solidify your identity.

Therapist * Change Expert * & Life Strategist: www.ShivonM.com

Welcome to "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within while traveling along your life’s journey.

Let’s begin to unpack all things reality. It’s time, time to bring clarity to just how much our experiences both past, present and even future, shape who we are, where we stand, and how we bring forth the best version of ourselves.

This is the episode where we’ll:

Define and Discuss Resistance, what it is and how it may have a place in our daily lives .
The process of Releasing and Resetting within.
The practice of Reframing
3 Keys for the process of Setting Intentions

Keys to Thrive ****

Make Note & Practice — The 3 Keys for Actionable Process with Setting Your Intentions
Journal Prompt: How do I see resistance showing up for me currently? List 3 Intentions - with 1 action step for each.

Therapist * Change Expert * & Life Strategist:
www.ShivonM.com

Welcome to "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within while traveling along your life’s journey.

Let’s begin to unpack all things reality. It’s time, time to bring clarity to just how much our experiences both past, present and even future, shape who we are, where we stand, and how we bring forth the best version of ourselves.

This is the episode where we’ll:

Define Intention in three ways.
Examine the idea of Intention in a simplistic form but with purpose and prioritization.
Process where Intention should hold space in our lives and how it can assist us with internal clarity, focus, and direction.
Discuss the difference between Intention vs Goals and how we should be mindful of how we utilize each.

Keys to Thrive ****

Ask the questions — Is setting intentions currently a practice for me? Have I even given Intention much thought prior to this moment?
Journal Prompt: How can intention help me redesign how I'm showing up each day?

Therapist * Change Expert * & Life Strategist:
www.ShivonM.com

Welcome to "Hello Intention" the Podcast. A place where there is no judgement, no shame, and no guilt. Each episode is customized to help YOU discover and utilize the Power of Intention within while traveling along your life’s journey.

Let’s begin to unpack all things reality. Let's begin right where you are because what better place to start? It’s time, time to bring clarity to just how much our experiences both past, present and even future, shape who we are, where we stand, and how we bring about the best version of ourselves. Press Play and Join the Community.