Strong Friend Check In

On this week's episode of Strong Friend Check In, I'm joined by my homegirl Shenice McField aka RebelleFloats! We tackle the topic of dating while trying to manage our anxiety.  We discuss: -When we got diagnosed with anxiety -When we feel it's appropriate to disclose our mental illness -How Shenice's partner handles her anxiety -What NOT to say to someone who's anxious -The pros and cons of medication  Find Shenice on Instagram at: @shenice.leann and @curleh.ky Like, share, and comment! This week's episode is brought to you by: Today episode is brought to you by: Pretty Pieces - bit.ly/2GBP9YL Use code "AUDREYONNA" for 10% off your purchase at checkout Produced by: @mralpete

On this week's episode I'm joined by my producer/unofficial co-host @mralpete and I'm the one in the hot seat. I answer questions surrounding my experiences and beliefs in relationships. I dive into topics such as: -What I need in a relationship -Why do I have an overall negative view of men and where that trauma comes from -What it's like for me trying to date as a busy creative -How important sex is to me in a relationship I'm 100% open during this episode and I'm very excited to be vulnerable with you guys! Listen, comment, and share Today episode is brought to you by: Pretty Pieces - bit.ly/2GBP9YL Use code "AUDREYONNA" for 10% off your purchase at checkout Produced by: @mralpete

On this week's episode of Strong Friend Check In, I'm back with two of my favorite friends of the show: Terry aka Chief Rocka and my producer/unofficial co-host Al Pete. We discuss: single fatherhood -How to handle parenting and creative work -How women react to them having children -Dating as a dad -Plus much more! Find today's guests: Terry's podcast, A Blunted Conversation: https://spoti.fi/2uApeOH Al Pete: https://www.mpn-llc.com/ Today episode is brought to you by: Pretty Pieces - bit.ly/2GBP9YL Use code "AUDREYONNA" for 10% off your purchase at checkout Produced by: Mr. Al Pete

On this week's Strong Friend Check In, I'm chatting with poet, photographer, rapper, and WEBCAMMER Hvndsome. Of course, with having a male webcammer on the show I had plenty of questions like: -How and why he became a webcammer -What do his friends and family think -Why he chose this avenue to increase his confidence -And most importantly, how lucrative is his Only Fans page Listen, comment, and share! Find Hvndsome at: Instagram- @hvndsomewright Twitter- @hvndsome___ (you can find his Only Fans and nudes here *wink wink*) Today episode is brought to you by: Pretty Pieces - bit.ly/2GBP9YL Use code "AUDREYONNA" for 10% off your purchase at checkout Produced by: @mralpete

I'm baaaaack! Welcome to season 2 of Strong Friend Check In This week, I chat it up with Tamara Floyd of Natural Hair Rules. We discuss the difference between spirituality and religion and how specific spiritual practices (such as yoga, journaling, and crystal healing) drew us closer to our God. I also debut my new segment, "Hip Hop Healing." Listen, comment, and share! Find Tamara at Blog: www.naturalhairrules.com Twitter and Instagram: @naturalhairrule Today episode is brought to you by: Pretty Pieces - www.shopprettypieces.com Use code "AUDREYONNA" for 10% off your purchase at checkout Produced by: @mralpete

What happens when society's strict definitions of manhood start to take a toll on men's mental health? This week, we're joined by a couple of great guys and a licensed mental health professional to help men find healthy ways to express and heal themselves. Special Thanks to this week's guests: Robert: @bobbofnn Alexis: Book her for a session here - bit.ly/2XXnaxL Ahynte: @ahyntedesigns Engineered by: @mralpete

On this week's episode, I'm joined by my unofficial cohost/producer @mralpete as we discuss the Corona Virus pandemic. Listen, we couldn't NOT talk about Big Rona but we wanted to stay away from fearmongering. For the first half of the show we discussed: - How creatives are taking a hit during this time and what to do to bounce back. - What COVID-19 means for immunocompromised folks. - How to continue to support small businesses In the second half of the show we lighten the mood with some laughs about: - Corona Virus memes - What we plan to do after Big Rona leaves - Do we have a quaranTING? Like, comment, and share! ALSO, we know this period of isolation and uncertainty may be difficult for some. If you're in need of a mental health professional (especially in you're Jacksonville, FL based) please visit my blog at authenticallyasb.com/resources to find the help you need. This week's episode is brought to you by: Pretty Pieces - bit.ly/2GBP9YL Use code "AUDREYONNA" for 10% off your purchase at checkout Produced by: @mralpete

On this week's episode, I'm joined by my best friend Mark Harris! Aside from our usual shenanigans, we discuss: -How we met -Characteristics we find important in a friendship -How having such a close friendship has improved our mental health -Why I almost fought a girl at a high school track meet Like, comment, and share! Follow Mark on Instagram at: @leavingmy_mark and check out his apparel line at @nsoleonline This week's episode is brought to you by: Pretty Pieces - bit.ly/2GBP9YL Use code "AUDREYONNA" for 10% off your purchase at checkout Produced by: @mralpete

Did you miss me??? This weekend, Strong Friend Check In was granted the opportunity to go LIVE from Porchfest as part of Cultural Fusion Jax's Voices in BOLD Podcast Block. There's not much mental health talk this week but I am joined by @mralpete to answer one simple question: What would you like to see more of in Jacksonville? Special thanks to: Cultural Fusion Jax (www.facebook.com/CulturalFusionJax/) and Bobbo of Bobbo's Black (www.stitcher.com/podcast/bobbos-block) for putting this opportunity together. See you guys in 2020 for Season 2!

This week, it's just me on the mic for the Strong Friend Check In season 1 finale! It's a short little episode reflecting back on the past few months, where the podcast will go in the future, and all it took to get here. Thank you to anyone who has listened, shared, or supported the podcast in any way. I love you all and I don't take it lightly. I'll be back next year but in the meantime, listen to past episodes and engage with me at: @Authentically_ASB @StrongFriendCheckIn AuthenticallyASB.com

There’s only one word to describe this week’s episode…hazy. This week, Strong Friend Check In is joined by A Blunted Conversation in our very first mashup episode! We have a cannabis fueled conversation about a little bit of everything, like: -How weed can aid in anxiety and depression -Our favorite high snacks -The logistics and marketing of the infamous Popeyes chicken sandwich -A little bit of pop culture -Why women are always late -And a whole lot more…… Special thanks to my returning guests Terry aka Chief Rocka of A Blunted Conversation (open.spotify.com/show/7DJlZoVzb3D8gyyq1h7B7g) and my girl Tia from Ep. 2- The Girls Room (Strongfriendcheckin – The-girls-room) Engineered by: @mralpete BONUS: Leave a comment at the part of the episode when I completely check out and stop talking lol

We're back this week with a brand new episode featuring Counselor Alaina of @Mental_RealiTEA on Instagram. This week we're discussing our inner child! Why does our inner child wild out? What triggers it? What needs do we feel were unmet in our childhoods and how do we heal from that as adults? As usual, special thanks to Alaina and to my engineer @mralpete.

This week, things go from sweet to saucy as we talk about The 5 Love Languages. What are our love languages? What factors in our childhood helped to develop our love language? How do you cater to your partner's love language in the bedroom? Is letting your man dress up as his favorite superhero in bed considered an "act of service?" Follow this week's guests: Terry: @1chiefxrocka/ A Blunted Conversation (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-bl…on/id1460464813) Patsy: @spilledlaughter (Twitter)/ Photography- www.spilledlaughterphotography.com/ Christen: @HiiiTolerance (Twitter) Engineered by: @mralpete

On this week's episode, I'm joined by Ally, a Jax-based mental health professional specializing in addiction. We discuss what therapy is, what a session might be like, and the different types of therapy that are available. We also dive into the appropriate ways to tell a loved one they might benefit from getting help. If you're looking for a mental health professional, contact Ally at jaxtherapists.com/.

Sometimes, the best thing for your mental health is sharing a good laugh with a few friends. On this week's episode, I had a great time going down memory lane as my guests and I discussed the best of Duval County! Do you know where to get the best crab tray? Do you remember foam parties at Plush? Who would you have to headline Come Together Day in 2019? Have you purchased your ticket for this year's Fly Socks and Tees? Check out the episode and drop your favorite Duval things in the comments! Follow this week's guests on Instagram: Brittany: @brittanyherndon_esq Santana: @awkwardgroove21 Al Pete (show engineer): @mralpete It's DUUUUUUVAL Till We Die baby!

We're back at it again for the second episode of Strong Friend Check In! This week, I'm joined by my homegirls and we discuss the ups and downs of female friendships. Special thanks to my guests on Instagram: @HendrixMonae/ @ShtTalkNoFragrancePodcast @Flyygirl904 @avacloudz/ @photosbycloudz Engineered by @mralpete