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Are there areas of emotional healing that you desire in your life? Are you tired of just existing and want to start living, but you're stuck? Tune into the Talking With Dr. Toy Show where you can receive information and insight into ways you can progress through your journey to emotional healing. Various topics are addressed from a holistic perspective that are sure to encourage and inspire you. Remember, out of the heart flows the issues of life, let's talk about it. Dr. Toy.
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There's a song with the verse, "Tragedies are common place"...It appears this statement is ever so true in times like these. These types of tragedies induce trauma symptoms where people do not deem any place safe or exempt from such tragedies. What does one do? How does one cope? Do we bury our heads in the sand an enact strategies of avoidance just to protect ourselves from experiencing the pain and weight of the fear and uncertainty. Often people ask, where is God? Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com as we explore various aspects of what to do in times like these.
Why Am I Here? Is a question man have pondered but struggle to answer in a meaningful way. As one exists in the world, the quest for meaning becomes ever so essential to achieving a state of fulfillment. Purpose is a very powerful concept and many may think that once they provide an answer to this essential question all will be well with their souls. However, discovering one's purpose does not solely encompass a single moment of clarity and decision, but is a process. The reason for one's existence is closely connected to the Creator. Whether you believe in God or a high power, discovering one's purpose is higher than one's self and therefore, requires connection and intimacy. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com to learn about purpose as a process. I look forward to connecting with you, Dr. Toy.
Rejection is an experience that many would not want repeated. However, some fail to realize how pervasive this experience may be regarding aspects of identify and interpersonal interactions. Tune into the podcast to learn more about this emotion and ways to successfully counter aspects of rejection. You may also review it on the website at www.talkingwithtoy.com
Being overwhelmed with the issues and challenges of life may appear to be a normal aspect of life, but it can be debilitating. Feeling overwhelmed is an intense emotional reaction to life challenges where individuals may be overcome by their thoughts and emotions. When individuals are overwhelmed they may exhibit behaviors such as lashing out and various emotions such as anger, helplessness, irritability and anger. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com to learn more about this emotion as well as ways to effectively process and overcome being overwhelmed.
Sometimes there is frustration and disappointment when seeking to align with God's purpose because we so often view it through society's lens instead of a spiritual perspective. We must remember that solely using human insight is very limiting and finite. We tend to experience frustration and disappointment when we align our purpose with societal trends. We must be willing to awaken and attune to the spiritual aspects of their being when it comes to walking out one's divine purpose. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
As people seek and search for purpose, there is a foundational aspect that must be considered which is one's identity. So many times our identity consists of those things we do and our performance and our identity is so much more than that. If we totally rely upon our performance, roles, etc. than we may actually miss our divine purpose. So many times people's affirmations, validations, and expectations inform our purpose which may at times be at odds with God's plan for our lives. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com to learn how to maintain an unshakable identity as you walk out your purpose. Dr. Toy
Racial tensions have always been prevalent but it appears they have become more overt. The microaggressions have become more profound in that people are more embolden about displaying and vocalizing their prejudices, biases, and stereotypes. This has a presented a culture where minorities and those who have been marginalized are experiencing daily microaggressions and just plain racist acts. These experiences induce trauma symptoms that are very real and need to be validated and addressed. Tune into the podcast to learn more about racial trauma and be sure to visit the website at www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy.
Unfortunately, there is a stigma to experiencing church hurt. Some people minimize it to such a degree that one's experience is invalidated and they are made to feel guilty about their experience. Some are even blamed for the hurt they experienced which induces shame. The reason people may leave the church is that there is not a self space to articulate the hurt they have experienced and the wound continues to be infected and affects other areas of their lives. Tune into the podcast to learn more about the stigma of church ways to validate one's own experience that leads to healing. Also, please visit the website at www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy.
The concept of church hurt may seem like an oxymoron because isn't church supposed to be a safe space? Because it is supposed to be a safe space provides a reason why it may hurt so much to experience hurt in the church. Because the church consists of people who themselves are wounded it is inevitable not experience hurt in the church. However, the issue is that people minimize the pain caused by the church hurt and continue to remain traumatize. Tune into the podcast to learn more about ways to navigate church hurt. Also, please visit the website at www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy.
Many of us do not have an answer for the existential question of Who Am I? We ponder about the question and sometimes come up with more questions than answers. Who we are are forever evolving, however, we must be sure of where we are searching for our answers. Some may look for aspects of identity based on what they do or even what others say about them. However, who we are is connected to who created us. Tune into the podcast to learn about how we define ourselves. I also encourage you to visit my website for more information at www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy.
March has been designated as Women's History Month which serves as a reminder of the contributions women have made in this nation. Although recognizing women's contributions are significant, we should also remember, that our very nature and humanity is just as significant. A passage states, "We are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." That word handiwork has been translated as "masterpiece". I encourage women everywhere to remember, you are a masterpiece. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
Resistance is powerful especially when it's enacted in the face of injustice and immorality. Resistance is also powerful within our personal lives and at times it can be a double edged sword. On one hand, we resist things intent on damaging our personhood and on the other hand, we may resist things that could enhance our lives. The goal is not to judge resistance, but to understand it. We seek to understand to increase self-awareness and more ways to enrich the quality of our lives. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
"The power of resistance lies in its capacity to foster personal growth, drive social transformation, and challenge established, often unjust, norms. It serves as a productive,, and sometimes necessary, force for change, enabling individuals to find agency, meaning, and freedom against oppressive systems or personal obstacles. It can be the catalyst for change." Black resistance is rooted in hope as well as a knowingness of authentic identity and empowerment. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
Resistance has been defined as "the refusal to accept and comply with something, the ability to withstand an adverse force, or an opposing action. The attempt to prevent something by action or argument." Resistance is a foundational pillar that fostered the ability and drive of people of color's contributions to a nation that denied their humanity. Despite the challenges and barriers, a spirit of hope, persistence, and resistance propelled dreams, inventions, and imaginations. This Black History month, let's pay tribute to the resistance movement for by it, we reclaim our beauty, strength, and humanity. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
Self-discovery not only takes time, intentionality, and stillness, but it also takes faith despite fear. Self-discovery can be an intimidating process because it often leads us into the unknown and that can be scary. Self-discovery shines a much needed light on areas of our lives that are tucked away and hidden possibly due to shame and discouragement. Although needed, it can induce fear and may cause us to avoid rather than exploring existential questions that may be revelatory and transformative. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
Living a life instead of solely maintaining an image entails authenticity. "Are you living life authentically"? I like this definition of authenticity, "being genuine, real, and true to oneself, aligning actions with core values and beliefs, rather than being a counterfeit or acting based on external pressure." Self awareness, reflection, introspection, and courage are essential ingredients to living life authentically. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
Rick Warren published a book entitled the Purpose Driven Life where he addresses that existential question of why am I here? You've probably asked yourself that same question and maybe you're still searching for the answer. Living a purposeful life is worth pursuing, however, what informs your definition of purpose? Does your definition of purpose simply entail impressing others and looking great in the eyes of others? Has your purpose been informed by society's views of success or someone else's expectations? Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
Living a life not just maintaining an image requires intentionality, reflection, and exploring some existential questions about life. Two questions entail an acknowledgement that sometimes we live life on a stage where we're constantly trying to control and manage other's perceptions of us. At times we may contort ourselves to conform to an image that is acceptable to us and one that will be embraced by others. Have you asked yourself what image am I trying to maintain and why? Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
Well it's 2026 and one thing you can most certainly say is that you made it over the threshold to witness the New Year. Now that you've entered, what now? What moves or goals do you desire to accomplish this year? May I offer a suggestion? Could this be the year that you make a decision to live a life not just maintain an image? Erving Goffman popularized the concept of impression management "also known as self-presentation and refers to the ways that people attempt to control how they are perceived by others." Let's talk about it! www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
There's a time for everything and a season for everything under the sun. There's a time to plant, a time to uproot, and a time to tear down, and a time to build and finally a time to weep and a time to laugh. The end of year is often a time of reflection but some often avoid this practice because it may induce difficult emotions. However, for such a time as this, reflection maybe a process that helps you invest in a relaunch of your goals, your vision, and your dreams. Take some time to reflect, assess, and acknowledge and then invest in your relaunch! www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
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