How do you love someone with anxiety? As someone with anxiety, how do you let love in? Having a loved one with anxiety can be difficult. We may not always know what to do and also having anxiety and allowing ourselves to let love in can be even harder. Join me as I discuss this in the newest episode! Tune in! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

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55: Loving Someone + Accepting Love with Anxiety

Let’s be real, we all have that one family member with the snarky comments that are really disrespectful but you’re family so you let it rock? Well guess what, we’re not doing that anymore! We are setting boundaries and demanding respect. If you struggle with setting boundaries with toxic family members, this episode is for you. Tune in! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

54: True Life | My Family is Toxic

If you’re considering getting a therapist, this is your sign. DO IT. If you’re considering a therapist and not sure if you should seek one, if you don’t know where to begin or what you should be asking, if you just want to know more about the process, this episode is for you! Finding a therapist is not easy... at all! Personally it took me months to find a therapist that I really resonated with (and that’s okay) The relationship you have with your therapist is REALLY important, do not settle! Tune in to this episode to hear my experiences with looking for a therapist and some things you should consider and keep in mind on your search.. I hope this episode is really informative for whoever needs it! As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me my gems! Gardenia blessings to each of you.  You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

53: Therapy or Nah?

No! You are not a fraud. It's called Impostor Syndrome . Tune in as I discuss what impostor syndrome is and how we are going to overcome it! DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

52: Am I a Fraud?

In this episode, I discuss burnout, compassion fatigue, my own story with burnout, normalizing these feelings and how we can overcome this. Join me!  DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

51: Truth Is I'm Tired

“You cannot force someone to leave. You cannot make someone realize that their situation is abuse.” Let’s talk about trauma bonding. Many of us are or have been in this type of situation and if you have or know someone who is or has been, you know it’s hard. Tune into this episode as I discuss the science behind trauma bonding, what it looks like, why it may happen and more!  DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

50: True Love or Trauma Bond?

To my inner child: I love you. You are safe now. Your needs and feelings matter. In this episode I discuss inner child healing, what are some signs of inner child wounds, my own inner child healing journey, and more. Tune in! DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

49: Inner Child Healing

You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to give yourself a break. You are allowed to say no. You are allowed to put you and your needs first. Join me as I discuss superwoman syndrome and how we can and will be overcoming this!  You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

48: Superwoman Syndrome

TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE/ MENTION OF SELF HARM If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting themselves, please call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. We rarely hold spaces where we can openly discuss our thoughts and fears regarding suicide. Most of these conversations come when it is too late. Join me as I discuss suicide/suicidal ideation and its levels, my own personal journey with this disease and how we can help ourselves or help our loved ones. DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed clinician and Growing Gardenias is not intended to replace therapy from a licensed professional. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

47: Let's Talk About Suicide

Self-care is essential, especially during times like this. Tune in for some easy ways to practice self care while dealing with racial trauma. Ways to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

46: Self Care in the Face of Racial Trauma

George Floyd.⁣ ⁣ “I am tired of watching Black men die on camera.” - Beau Colbert⁣ ⁣ We’re fed up. We’re hurt. We’re traumatized. We’re tired. We are saying his name. Join my best friend Joy, founder of @buildbackgiveblack and I as we discuss our thoughts on this sick murder and black lives. We’ve made this conversation our safe space and we hope you all are allowing yourselves to feel these emotions as well. Please reach out for support.⁣ You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

45: Say His Name ft. Joy (Build Black Give Back)

"I need closure so I can move on." No, you don't. You give yourself closure and you accept rejection with grace. Join me as I debunk the idea of closure and discuss how to accept rejection.  You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias  Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com  If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

44: Closure x Accepting Rejection

We always talk about the good things that come when you love yourself. But let's be real. Self love isn't only face masks and journaling. Let's get into the not so good things about the self-love/healing journey. Tune in!  You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias  Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

43: You Deserve | The Hard Part About Self Love (Part 2)

"I am worthy. I am strong. I am worthy of love. I do love who I am and my life." Join me as I affirm, debunk, and build up. You deserve all the greatness and love headed your way. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on self love and self worth. Tune in! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias  Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

42: You Deserve (Part 1)

We all know what's currently going on in the world. This virus has us in panic mode, but we will be okay. Join me as I discussing managing anxiety and embracing social distancing. Bringing you #GardeniaGems with some affirmations. Tune in! You can now become a supporter of my podcast! anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias  ⁣Email: growinggardenias@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/message

41: We Will Be Okay

This podcast was created to bring people all things related to self-love, self-help, and how to deal with life stressors gracefully. The goal of Growing Gardenias is to promote mental wellness and bring awareness to mental health by creating a safe space to discuss various issues. We want to help people blossom into their best selves and nourish their minds through real, raw and candid conversations. You can now become a supporter of my podcast! https://anchor.fm/growing-gardenias/support Join the Gardenia family: Instagram: @growinggardenias @msniarajasmine

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