Dr. Nicole - Mental Wellness 4U: Moms Matter Too!

Let's start the new year off right by making sure you are addressing your needs. In this episode I share some quick tips to help ensure you keep your mind right and remain sane. Sharing is caring, so don't forget to share this podcast episode and show with others. Visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com and If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

It can be challenging and difficult to allow others to assist you when needed. Moms are often doing so much for everyone else that we forget to use our supports. In this episode I discuss my own challenge and how I was able to move beyond it and benefit from the experience. -------------------------------------------------------------- If you are interested in obtaining some additional resources, visit my website at www.nicolearkadie.com. You can book me as a speaker to provide dynamic information on mental wellness and other topics. --------------------------------------------------------------- Needing some additional skills to enhance your personal life and provide professional development skills? then make sure to visit AA Online Wellness Academy at www.aaonlineacademy.org

As we enter into the spring season now is the best time to do an inventory and see who or what you need to get rid of. Sometimes we can have unhealthy people in our lives creating havoc and chaos. In this episode I discuss strategies to use to assist you in identifying if it's time for you to do some spring cleaning in your life. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you are interested in obtaining some additional resources, visit my website at www.nicolearkadie.com. You can book me as a speaker to provide dynamic information on mental wellness and other topics. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you are interested in resources that will enhance your personal life and provide professional development skills, then make sure to visit AA Online Wellness Academy at www.aaonlineacademy.org

In this episode I interview Speech and Language Therapist, Lena Davis of Savvy Speech who provides some great insight into how to identify if your child needs to be assessed for communication difficulties. She gives strategies for moms on how to be kind to themselves during this time and what steps to take. Unfortunately we experienced some technical difficulties during this interview but were able to ensure you are able to hear the amazing information provided by Lena and strategies to assist you. For additional resources or assistance, you can connect with Lena at https://www.savvyspeechtherapy.com/. ————————————————You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to book me as a speaker and to see other resources I have available to assist in your mental wellness. ————————————————. If you want additional resources to assist and enhance your personal and professional development skills then make sure to visit https://aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

This month we honor and celebrate nationally Women’s History Month. With all the various stressors and issues taking place in the world, it is women who are the drivers towards positive and sustainable change. Moms. We are celebrating you and your contributions to this world. __________________________________________________ You can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to book me as a speaker or learn more about the services IU offer and what I do. _________________________________________________ If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

As moms we take on so many things and can experience cognitive overload. I discuss ways to reduce cognitive overload and offer some simple strategies you can use. Go ahead and visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to book me as a speaker. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

In this episode I interview Erica Long who gained custody of her 5 siblings while having her own 3 children when she was only 21 years old and starting her own business. She shares her experience and some useful strategies on how to maintain mental wellness when you may be stretched beyond your limit. Also, you can visit my website www.drnicolearkadie.com to book me as a speaker. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aaonlineacademy.org where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

A mothers guilt is a prevalent problem in our community and has grown over the past years. This episode shines light on this issue and provides strategies on ways to effectively overcome this problem

There are so many positive benefits of listening to music. It helps to regulate and improve your mood, boosts our immune system, and can help the body heal faster

There are key core ingredients needed to have a successful, healthy, and happy marriage. In this episode we talk about what’s needed in a happy marriage and the building blocks to sustain it.

Self pity is like a cancer eating away and corroding your insides, turning it into black guck. It’s up to you to choose how you will view your life and situations

Parents who have children with special needs may be critical of themselves while trying to deal with this mandatory home schooling of their child(ren). Special Education Consultant, Markeisha Hall provides usual tools to help support parents during this time.

Everyone has had moments that did not go as planned or turn out the way they had hoped for. Disappointment is a part of life and it’s important to know how to handle it because it affects our mental wellness

It’s important to change our mindset and the way we are viewing this new normal in our country due to the Covid-19 virus. Let’s use this opportunity to slowdown and do thing’s we’ve put off.

When an epidemic occurs it causes panic and anxiety. It’s important to be able to stay calm and not get caught up in the frantic behaviors of others.

So many unrealistic expectations are placed upon moms that leads to them making multiple life sacrifices

Mothers are the key stone of our society and the stitch that holds the fabric together

Having hate in your heart is destructive and leads towards harmful acts towards others. Hate takes away from your ability to have mental wellness

No can simply mean not yet or not right now, but it’s important to be able to adjust when we hear it.

Love should not hurt and it’s important to be able to demonstrate healthy love and know when it’s not healthy.