MindBloomYou: Personal Finance for Survivors

How credit cards REALLY work and how they can end up costing you more money than you think. Pay them down faster using our three strategies. We mention Dave Ramsey and his advice to cut up credit cards. Should you follow his tip? That's what you'll find out! Book a FREE financial planning session with Marina Gee: ⁠www.mindbloomyou.com/free⁠. Limited spots available. Watch all episodes on YouTube: MINDBLOOMYOU

MindBloomYou: your podcast on Personal Finance for Survivors of Life-Changing Events. Book a FREE financial planning session with Marina Gee: mindbloomyou.com/free Limited spots available. In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that affects millions of people worldwide: overcoming debt's emotional toll. Join us as we explore three powerful tips to help you navigate the emotional challenges that often accompany financial struggles. Debt can take a significant toll on our mental well-being, leading to stress, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness. However, there's hope, and we're here to empower you with actionable strategies to reclaim your emotional balance. Marina Gee and James Wolfe, your co-hosts, share their insights and personal experiences, guiding you through three transformative tips to conquer debt's emotional burden. From reframing your mindset to developing healthy coping mechanisms, you'll learn how to take charge of your emotions and build resilience during difficult financial times. Throughout the episode, we'll discuss the importance of seeking support, both from loved ones and professional resources, to create a solid support network for your debt-free journey. We'll also delve into the significance of setting realistic financial goals and the positive impact it can have on your emotional well-being. Whether you're currently facing debt challenges or looking to support someone on their journey, this episode offers valuable tools and inspiration to rise above debt's emotional toll. Take a step towards reclaiming your emotional freedom and regaining control over your financial future. Join us for this transformative conversation that puts mental health at the forefront of debt management. Subscribe now to MindBloomYou and tune in every Tuesday to learn how to overcome debt's emotional burden and pave the way towards a brighter, more resilient you. Let's conquer debt together!

If you're struggling with student loan debt, this episode is for you. Your co-host, Marina Gee, PhD, and James Wolfe II, APTD, SHRM-CP, are giving you the information you need to take control of your debt and start moving forward with your financial life in these uncertain times. We're covering the following topics today: - What happened to the student loan forgiveness plan? - What are your options if you're struggling with student loan debt? - How to manage your student loan debt effectively? - How to find resources to help you with your student loan debt? ► Subscribe to this podcast for more on personal finance. ►Leave a review and let me know what you think of this episode. ► Share this episode with your friends who are struggling with student loan debt or other types of debt. ► Watch this podcast on YOUTUBE ► Follow @MINDBLOOMYOU on SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram ➭ mindbloomyou • Pinterest ➭ mindbloomyou • Twitter ➭ mindbloomyou • Facebook ➭ mindbloomyou • LinkedIn ➭ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinagee/ ► Join our Facebook Group: Personal Finance After a Life-Changing Event ► Business Inquiries ONLY (no spam) info@mindbloomyou.com Music score by: Squadda BTV

They say that if you've made it past seven episodes, then you're a TRUE Podcaster. This is episode 8, so I guess Mind Bloom's made it, it's a TRUE Podcast!! In this episode, your host, Marina Gee walks you through what it means, for her, to grow a steady social media following, that can be at once rewarding, aligned with your own goals and needs, and generous and giving. Stay tuned for her secret recipe. This week's guest is Sarah Alexander. Sarah Alexander is in service to ambitious womxn ready to move from burnout to bliss by creating loving limits and aligned action. She is the founder and creator of the 12-week program Embodied Worth, starting in August of 2020. Embodied Worth is aimed at the womxn who wants to express hxrself with confidence and honor loving limits. Mention Mind Bloom for $100 off program enrollment in Sarah's embodiment journey.  Sarah Alexander can be found: www.sarahelizabethalexander.com https://www.facebook.com/sarah.alexander.568089 www.instagram.com/sarahbellesmiles Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou: On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou On Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou On Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Subscribe to the Mind Bloom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 7 of Mind Bloom! In this episode, Marina Gee, your host, is visited by, not one, but two very special guests.  One is my friend Clare who accepted the challenge of calling in to Mind Bloom and sharing with the audience what is was like to be in her shoes as she went in for a breast biopsy, the second in just a few days. She'll give us a detailed account of what *really* happens when your breast tissue is aspirated for a sample of those suspicious cells. Does it hurt? How long does it take? She'll have an answer to all of your questions. My feature guest this week is Linda Jordon. She is a force to be reckoned with, as well as an uplifting role model, and a staunch advocate for knowledge and information in the face of a breast cancer diagnosis and a double mastectomy. For more on this, look for Breast Cancer Angel Network, in the notes below. Linda is, herself, a breast cancer survivor and her story is one of agency and intelligence, of courage and determination, but also of faith and love for the family. Linda Jordon can be found: http://www.lindajordon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coachlindarjordon/ https://www.facebook.com/lrjconsulting/ Breast Cancer Angel Network can be found: http://www.breastcancerangelnetwork.com/ Phone: (919) 622-4685 Email: info@breastcancerangelnetwork.com Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou: On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou On Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou On Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Subscribe to the Mind Bloom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 6 of Mind Bloom! This week, your host, Marina Gee, takes a little self-indulgent trip as she reads some of her fan mail and Apple 5-star ratings. Ever had a cocktail of generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and extreme fear of medical exams, aka scanxiety? Marina will tell you all about this not-so-fun way of being in the world. Mind Bloom's guest this week is Christini Ca'lia, mindset and life coach extraordinaire and host of the podcast Tini Talks. She is a Black Lives Matter (#BLM) advocate as well as a champion for mental wellness and self-advocacy. Stick around to learn more on how to cope with work and life demands during the lockdown requirements of the coronavirus pandemic. Christini can be found: facebook.com/ChristiniCalia instagram.com/tinitalksthepodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4YeCXrIx5DFyMKHJSm16 Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou: On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou On Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou On Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Subscribe to the Mind Bloom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Hello and welcome to episode 5 of Mind Bloom! Stay with Marina Gee as she breaks down her thought process and emotional progression towards the definitive fields of inquiry and advocacy of this podcast: breast cancer awareness and mental health advocacy. Stick around for a gripping conversation with Lena Lang, professional communication coach and Asia-based nomad extraordinaire, while she walks us through the vital steps that help turn a difficult conversation into a healthy and proactive dialogue. Learn more on how to become an effective public speaker and communicator, as well as on how to advocate for yourself and ask for what you need, not what others need.  You can find Lena Lang at: www.facebook.com/lenalangcoaching www.instagram.com/lenalangcoach  www.lenalangcoaching.co Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou: On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou On Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou On Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Subscribe to the Mind Bloom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 4 of Mind Bloom! This week, your host, Marina Gee, speaks with Sheridan Ruth about the importance of breathing and breathwork in the process of managing and restoring your mental health. Just between us, it's all in the exhale, but if you want to find out more, check out her lively and inspiring interview in this week's episode. Marina Gee will also be sharing with you her take on self-care and self-love... and it's not what you expect... Links to Sheridan's work and social media platorms: Website: www.sheridanruth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sheridanruth_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanyoga/?modal=admin_todo_tour Alignment check-in list: https://mailchi.mp/721210dd48f8/alignmentcheckin Yoga Beyond the Mat: More than Asana: https://gumroad.com/l/dmvOm Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou: On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou On Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou On Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Subscribe to the Mind Bloom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

In this episode, Marina Gee talks with Jenny Ambrose, founder and CEO of Puree Fantastico, an award winning design, science and strategy studio delivering jaw dropping visuals and whip-smart naming & copywriting. Download to listen to Jenny's story of resiliency as she learned to manage anxiety, PTSD and steer away from the toxic people in her life. You'll also hear more updates on Marina's first steps with solo enterpreneurship, which is keeping her busy from sun up to sun down -- no complaints, though, she's loving every step of the way. And you will too. Pinky promise! Follow Puree Fantastico at facebook.com/pureefantastico and instagram.com/pureefantastico Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou: On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou On Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou On Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Subscribe to the Mind Bloom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg.  DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Hello and welcome to episode 2 of Mind Bloom! This week, Marina Gee gives you some updates on her new relationship with social media, strifes and small victories with audio recording and mixing, and  health-related matters, namely breast cancer and scanxiety - the dreaded fear and anxiety of medical scans and their results.  Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou: On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou On Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou On Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Subscribe to the Mind Bloom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.Theme song and soundtrack by Sir.Gee.Oh (https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh)

In the episode, we tackle Marina Gee's motivations behind starting Mind Bloom, her life coach enterprise, and ancillary media: this podcast, the website, and, of course, social media. Stay tuned for more on female health, mental wellness, mindfulness and meditation 🧘‍♂️  Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg.  Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou: On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou On Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou On Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Subscribe to the Mind Bloom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 57 of Mind Bloom, your podcast that's like yoga but for the mind. I'm your host, Marina Gee, and this week we're talking about Toxic Positivity and how you can stave it off from your life. For as long as I can remember, some people in my life have urged me to "think positive," and “be more positive.” But what does that even mean? If we don’t do some inner work and don’t find out  where our negativity comes from or how to overcome its root issues, then positivity will just be another word with no significance attached to it; nothing more than temporary relief which keeps us trapped within this vicious cycle of self-pitying and unproductive thoughts. I have a different interpretation of positivity. By positivity, I mean authentic and empathetic openness. Not to be confused with "toxic positivity." Toxic positivity is, I think, an overuse of “positivity” and an oversimplification that lacks the true depth of what's going on within us. Toxic positivity is a misguided and shallow interpretation of our emotions, it ignores our complex make-ups, and it limits us from exploring the potential for growth within ourselves. This notion that we should “stay positive” no matter what comes up over and over again, especially on social media. We're being told, from an early age and, especially, as women, to ignore our negativity because it doesn't serve us, or that we need to be positive if we want to achieve our goals in life. There's no doubt that the self-help industry has latched onto this idea as a major life-saver. And social media took the ground running. It’s so common now to witness someone share a difficult time on social media and see the post inundated with “positive” comments, such as “you got this” or “you’ve done it before, you can do it again.” If someone you know shares a challenging moment, think before commenting and continue listening. Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @ Marina Gee | Club Blooming Academy Join the private Facebook Group Blooming Academy Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Melody Beattie. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 56 of Mind Bloom, your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer. I'm your host, Marina Gee, and this week we're talking about the Five Pillars (I like to call them the five seeds) to a flourishing life.   The first self-improvement book I ever read (very sceptically, I should say) was Melody Beattie’s Codependent No More. I cannot describe to you the amazement, the perplexity, the a-ha moments I experienced while reading Beattie’s book for the first time. To this day, I come back to it periodically, for a refresher. Maintenance is important, as we tend to forget how to best love ourselves. In this self-discovery journey of mine, I learned that our emotional wellness relies on five pillars. These may vary slightly from person to person but, generally, we all agree that a flourishing life needs a balanced degree of: Food, Sleep, Movement, Emotional and Interpersonal realms. Listen on to find out more about these.  Grab your free copy of the Thriving Trail, my 50-page workbook with tons of exercises to help you monitor your flourishing life. https://www.mindbloomyou.com/thrivingtrail Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @ Marina Gee | Club Blooming Academy Join the private Facebook Group Blooming Academy Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Melody Beattie. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 55 of Mind Bloom, your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer. I'm your host, Marina Gee, and this week we're talking about Facebook ads (or any other social media ads, for that matter) and how they got us working for their companies instead of the otehr way around. As breast cancer previvors and survivors, we have a story to tell and we need social media to share it with others. But the grind and the barriers keeping us practically invisible among the amount of competitors make us resort to practices that actually work against us, instead of the other way around. I'm ecstatic to share with you the blog article Aviva Jewel has written for the Mind Bloom Journal. "What to Pack for a Mastectomy?" is one of her best, most insightful texts (and she's authored a ton of beautiful ones, believe me). I've just released, literally hours ago, my first book (actually a working book and a journal) called The Thriving Trail. It's a whole lot of (new) habit tracking activities, journaling prompts, and a ton of bonus materials, covering fifty beautifully designed pages. It's also entirely free. Find it here: https://www.mindbloomyou.com/thrivingtrail Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @ Marina Gee | Club Blooming Academy Join the private Facebook Group Blooming Academy Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 54 of Mind Bloom, your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer. I'm your host, Marina Gee, and I'm glad to be back from a 2-week break in which I moved from a 2-month stay in South Carolina to an indefinite stay in Connecticut. Don't ask. But if you really want to know, check out episodes 46 and 47. Quick hint, it has to do with my immigration status in the US. I'm proud to share with you that my friend Aviva Jewel (https://www.instagram.com/avivajewel/) is writing a series of articles for Mind Bloom's blog. Our friendship is a great example of synergy and interdependence so please go check her work with breast cancer awareness and motivational writing on her Instagram account.  This week only, I'm offering 70% off the Seeding Session, my 1-1 private coaching program that plants the seeds for a life flourishing beyond a diagnosis. 70% off is a whole lot of blooming, and I'd love for you to be the first to access this opportunity. Find it here: https://www.mindbloomyou.com/seedingsession Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @mindbloomyou / Marina Gee Join the private Facebook Group Blooming Academy Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 53 of Mind Bloom, your podcast on all things mental health and breast cancer. I'm your host, Marina Gee, and this week, we are celebrating one year of Mind Bloom! I have a few surprises lined up so stay tuned for more. Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @mindbloomyou / Marina Gee Join the private Facebook Group Blooming Academy Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 52 of Mind Bloom, your podcast on all things Mental Health and Breast Cancer. I'm your host, Marina Gee, and this week, I celebrate 52 weeks of podcasting and I call your attention to Mind Bloom's first anniversary on June 10th. I have a few surprises lined up so stay tuned for more. This week, I'm sharing my insights on the book by Rachel Hollis, Girl, Wash Your Face.  Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @mindbloomyou / Marina Gee Join the private Facebook Group Blooming Academy Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 51 of Mind Bloom, your podcast on all things mental health and breast cancer. I'm your host, Marina Gee, and this week, I celebrate 51 weeks of podcasting and I call your attention to Mind Bloom's first anniversary on June 10th.  I have a few surprises lined up so stay tuned for more. Because of May Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought I'd give you my best description of what depression felt like to me in 2008, when I was diagnosed with clinical depression, after months of not eating and not getting out of bed. Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @mindbloomyou / Marina Gee Join the private Facebook Group Blooming Academy Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 50 of Mind Bloom, your podcast on all things mental health and breast cancer. I'm your host, Marina Gee, and this week, I celebrate 50 weeks of podcasting and I call your attention to Mind Bloom's first anniversary on June 10th.  I have a few surprises lined up so stay tuned for more. Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @mindbloomyou / Marina Gee Join the private Facebook Group Blooming Academy Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.

Welcome to episode 49 of Mind Bloom, your podcast on all things mental health through breast cancer. I'm your host, Marina Gee, and this week, I'm giving you more updates on my emotional and financial (yikes) status: it's all so rocky due to all the upheaveal of late March. If you were not aware, a lot has happened in the past four weeks: - My green card self-petition was approved; - I moved out of NYC (temporarily) and am now exploring the south of the country -- Florida, the Carolinas next, then perhaps Atlanta, GA; - As a result of seeing my green card approved, I now need to wait between 3-6 months to get a work authorization, without which I can't legally work in the country.  Tumultous and exciting times, for sure. A lot of you came out to my rescue in so many different ways: emotional support, financial help, a motivational pep talk.  As always, I am in awe of the power of friendship and community, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.  If you would like to help me stay afloat the next couple of months (I have been unable to work since May 2020, due to my immigration status), please consider contributing to my Green Card Relief Fund on GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/greencardfund Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @mindbloomyou / Marina Gee Join the private Facebook Group Blooming Academy Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh   Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou.