Phenomenal in Color: Recent Episodes
Jernessa
Phenomenal in Color is all about finding the (hue) man within you. Join me critical thinkers in honest conversations as we color outside the lines in our inner journey! https://www.phenomenalincolor.org/
This episode highlights my experience of feeling and being discouraged as I was unemployed for 7 months. Sharing this experience and message on what discouragement feels like and how to overcome it. Is my way to let you know that you are not alone and that you too can overcome this stepping stone.
Changes is an episode like no other. It highlights change in one’s life and how the discomfort of change can shake up everything we know. I felt called to say a prayer from my heart to yours and the Creator. May you get through your own personal changes with more light and confidence. If you are experiencing the changes, tune in below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
Time to Shine is an episode that highlights one of my fears which was being seen. It used to be so crippling that I was getting in my own way. However, by showing up for myself I was able to get comfortable with shining my light and being seen. If you are experiencing the fear of being seen, tune in below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Here are some references below that I feel may be helpful for those interested in tips in adjusting. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
References:
I Was Never Broken Volume 3 by Moonsoulchild: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sara%20Sheehan/author/B088FXW84F
Are You Hiding Yourself in Fear of Being Fully Seen? By Meghan Yule-Rosen: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/are-you-hiding-yourself-in-fear-of-being-fully-seen/
This Too Shall Pass is an episode that highlights my journey of adjusting to graduate school and feeling overwhelmed and overcoming it. If you are experiencing a life transition in your life that is overwhelming, let my story be able to shine a light and inspire you that you will and can get through an overwhelming transition in your life. Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Here are some references below that I feel may be helpful for those interested in tips for adjusting. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
References:
How to Remain Adaptable Through Life Transitions by Deepak Chopra: https://chopra.com/articles/how-to-remain-adaptable-through-lifes-transitions
Thriving Through Transitions: Navigating Life’s Changes with Resilience and Grace by Ageist Contributor: https://www.ageist.com/lifestyle/inspiration/thriving-through-transitions-navigating-lifes-changes-with-resilience-and-grace/
This episode highlights my process of figuring my next steps to apply for graduate school. If you are experiencing a time of uncertainty figuring out your next step, let my story be able to show how the Universe works in mysterious, miraculous, and hilarious ways.
Resting is for the Alive is an episode that highlights the importance of resting. Some of us juggle with so many responsibilities, and on our grind 24/7. However, it is important to take care of our mind, body, and spirit through resting when we feel called to do so, and not get tied up in the hustle culture. Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Here are some references below that I feel may be helpful for those interested in shadow work. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers! References: Nap Ministry by Tricia Hersheyhttps://thenapministry.wordpress.com/Why It's Important to Allow Yourself to Rest by Integris Healthhttps://integrisok.com/resources/on-your-health/2021/april/why-its-important-to-allow-yourself-to-rest
Speak on it is an episode that highlights the steps of setting boundaries. The honesty of setting boundaries is not for the faint, this episode discusses the discomfort of setting boundaries , and the courage of becoming a fierce boundary setter!
Villain Era is an episode that highlights the importance of protecting your peace and energy. Some of us struggle with setting boundaries. However, boundary setting is key when it comes to how to protect ourselves and stand on us!References:How to Set Boundaries and Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab: Check this out!https://a.co/d/6yQtpGUSetting Boundaries by Dan Brennan :https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/setting-boundaries
Don’t Hate the Healing Love the Wounds is an episode that highlights acceptance when it comes to our healing journey. Some of us may be in a specific healing stage, whether that’s acknowledging your wound, aligning with tools to assist you, releasing it, and so on. This is a reminder that when you are called to do the inner work, it is you who answered! Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Here are some references below that I feel may be helpful for those interested in shadow work. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
References:
The ROOT CAUSE Of Trauma & Why You FEEL LOST In Life | Dr. Gabor Maté & Jay Shetty: https://youtu.be/OTQJmkXC2EI
Wounded Warrior is an episode that highlights the intense healing practice of shadow work. Some of us may be familiar with shadow work and facing our trauma. What makes this practice so liberating? and how can you transform your weakness into a strength through this practice? Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Here are some references below that I feel may be helpful for those interested in shadow work. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
References:
Shadow Work: A Simple Guide to Transcending The Darker Aspects of Yourself by Kimberly Fosu: https://medium.com/big-self-society/shadow-work-a-simple-guide-to-transcending-the-darker-aspects-of-the-self-e948ee285723
Releasing Anger Exercise & Meditation (Qigong practice) by Brain Education TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q20udWcaLg
Replenishing My Vessel is an episode that highlights the importance of filling one’s cup. We are all familiar with self care, and how the message of self care is communicated to us in various ways to take care of ourselves. However, is our self care replenishing to our mind, body, and spirit? Replenishing oneself is filling one’s cup! Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers! Reference: • Replenish Yo’ Self Blog: www.phenomenalincolor.org/blog/replenish-yo-self
Simple Tingz is an episode that highlights my inner reflection on life. Coming back to the States from Trinidad, I realized I want a simple life, as I was surrounded by a lot of ideals and noise externally. What does that look like for you? Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
Da Village is a collaborative episode that highlights grief, communication, and community. This episode is very honest as I talk about the transition of my granny, and the impact her transition has on me and loved ones. Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
Reference:
- Good Life by Kayne West ft T-Pain: https://youtu.be/U-N8gJ4HdYc
The Inevitable Shift is a collaborative episode that highlights that change is inevitable, and how change brings growth as it shows up into our live in various aspects. Nasia, my soul sista and I discuss our thoughts on change, growth, and the challenges of it. This episode is very candid, full of life, love, laughter, resonating experiences, and wisdom on allowing oneself to change. Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
Knowledgeable Rebel is an episode that highlights on the saying “Comparison is the thief of joy” I share with you all my interpretation of this quote that some of us may heard before and experienced. This episode is reassuring you to continue to be authentically you and remember to beat to your own drum, because you are one of one. Below is some references that provided me clarity and understanding on the quote “Comparison is the thief of joy” and how to live authentically. Hopefully these articles are able to do the same for you. Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, Youtube & Anchor) podcasts. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
Reference:
- Comparison: Thief of Joy by Mollie Donghia https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/comparison-the-thief-of-joy/
- Authenticity: How to be True to Yourself by https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/authenticity.htm
- “ What's the Difference Between Joy and Happiness? by ”https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/difference-between-joy-and-happiness.htm
- Happiness vs Joy by https://www.diffen.com/difference/Happiness_vs_Joy
Keep Prospering & Stay Thankful is an episode that highlights the power of gratitude. I share with you all the benefits of giving thanks in this journey, especially when it comes to the progress of achieving our goals. This episode is all about how gratitude helped me out in getting a car, my day to day, and overall life especially when we experience difficult times in life. Below is some references that provided me clarity and understanding on gratitude and the power of it, hopefully these articles are able to do the same for you. Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple & Anchor) podcasts. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
Reference:
- Feeding the Soul (Because It’s My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom by Tabitha Brown https://www.target.com/p/feeding-the-soul-because-it-39-s-my-business-by-tabitha-brown-hardcover/-/A-82831099
- The Neuroscience of Gratitude and How it Affects Anxiety & Grief by Madhuleena Roy Chowdhury, BA https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/
Forgive Me is an episode that highlights that some of us are our harshest critic. I share with you all my peace and inner freedom as I am undergoing my forgiveness journey especially when I shifted my intention on forgiving myself. This episode is all about the power of forgiving oneself, and how it brings an internal change of acceptance and love towards oneself. Below is a self forgiveness practice that I am sharing with you all (Give thanks to Twitter: NottyDesignss for her journal prompts of the day). Hopefully, you are able to receive insight in your own way, and provide yourself a safe space to begin or go deeper with your own self forgiveness journey. Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Google, Apple & Anchor) podcasts. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
Reference: Check out my blog post “5 Reasons on Why I Am Deserving of Forgiveness” (Self Forgiveness Practice") (phenomenalincolor.org)
Inner Power is an episode that highlights a light that it is within all of us. In order for us to recognize and remember our personal power we have to acknowledge being and feeling powerless. Sharing my experience on what my personal power looks like to me is to let you all know DOING THE INNER WORK is key! This episode is all about how one define personal power, and turning one’s wounds into strengths, giving our inner child/teenager self some love and reassurance. Lastly, knowing being in a healthy state of personal power means we do not have to control or dominate others. Below are some great references that helped me put my experience into words. Hopefully, you are able to receive insight in your own way, and RE-member you are in control of your inner power. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers! Website: https://www.phenomenalincolor.org/ References:
“Personal Power” by Robert W. Firestone, PhD
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-experience/200904/personal-power
“Your Third Chakra: Find Power & and Warrior Energy in Your Solar Plexus & Manipura Chakra” by Michelle Fondin
https://chopra.com/articles/your-third-chakra-find-power-and-warrior-energy-in-your-solar-plexus-manipura-chakra
Chasing the Sunrise is something I will describe as a full circle experience where I received a moment of clarity or what some will say an AHA moment! This episode is all about gaining the awareness that there is no need to chase things that is already within you or provided to you from the beginning. It also highlights the twi language word Sankofa, a metaphorical symbol that originates from the Akan people of Ghana. Below are some great references that helped me put my experience into words. Hopefully, you are able to receive insight in your own way, and RE-member the inner wisdom you hold within. Tune into this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
References:
- When God Brings You Full Circle by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
https://www.incourage.me/2019/06/when-god-brings-you-full-circle.html
- How to Find a Moment of Clarity by Amber Murphy
https://declutterthemind.com/blog/moment-of-clarity/
- Sankofa Meaning: What is the Ghanian Concept About? by MasterClass staff
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sankofa-meaning-explained
Me vs Me is my personal journey in how I challenged my fears in making this phenomenal podcast come to life. Yall the process was not easy!!! This episode is all about facing your fears, challenging them, and stepping into your greatness. Below are some great references that helped me in my process, hopefully it can help you in yours. Tune in to this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!
References:
Task Avoidance:
http://www.taskmanagementguide.com/glossary/what-is-task-avoidance-.php
“How to Beat Self Doubt and Stop Selling Yourself Short” by Dr. Margie Warrell
https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiewarrell/2017/12/09/doubt-your-doubts/
Try Again- Aaliyah
https://youtu.be/6qOnInTJsos
Who’s Behind Phenomenal in Color episode is getting to know me: Jernessa, and my journey in creating the Phenomenal in Color podcast. This is my way to break the ice, and I really hope this episode make you all feel comfortable to join me on this journey called life. Tune in to this episode below or listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming platform. Stay Shining Critical Thinkers!