What are your DREAMS?

According to one definition in the article "Dream vs Goals: The Differences That Matter," a dream can be described as a series of images, thoughts, desires, or emotions that traverse the mind. Dreams are fueled by the creativity and imagination of our minds, often representing aspirations and hopes we wish to fulfill in the future.

What happens when you give up on your dreams? What pushes you forward to go after your dreams?

My conversation with Dr. Tanieka Davis brings to life how she pursued her dreams and brought her dreams into her reality. She is a testament of faith, persistence and grit.

Tap in to listen to her story and let it inspire you to go after everything you envision for your life.

Disclaimer: The Coming Out Forums Podcast and content posted by Dr. Lisa Cook is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

What happens in our bodies as a result of trauma and how do we learn to regulate our bodies when there are a vast range of emotions peculating within us?

Why is giving ourselves "permission" to tap into our emotions important?

Why must I consider "Radical honesty" with myself?

What are some techniques that I can utilized to regulate my body when I am triggered to bring balance and peace?

Well, my special guest, Nikiya Pruitt, LSCW and a PHD student in Somatic Therapy, provides us with some insights from a clinical and personal view.

You do not want to miss this episode! You are going to be shocked with how far back our wiring goes to creating the person we show up as today and how it impacts are body's recovery when triggered!

Disclaimer: The Coming Out Forums Podcast and content posted by Dr. Lisa Cook is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

In the US, the CDC reports in 2024, 20,17% of youth ages 12-17 reported suffering from at least one major depressive episode and that suicide is the third leading cause of death for individuals 15-29 years of age. In 2021, suicide was the third leading cause of death among US High School students!

Further the CDC, in 2021, reported that 22.8% of US adults experienced a mental illness with 5.5% experienced a serious mental health disorder.

Alarming statistics but the real truth about mental and emotional health crisis in the United States.

What happens when you're on the front lines of life's trauma, and the psychological wounds within you become the norm?

What happens when the multifaceted sides of the life of a woman creates no capacity to care for yourself?

What changes in your life that you move from living in survival to living to SAVE yourself?

In our conversation, with Special Guest, Alana Johnson, she champions mental health awareness and acknowledging the stigma that we carry as women and people in general regarding helping ourselves from a mental health and physical health perspective. She talks candidly about her losses in this life and how these experiences shaped her and how she is taking care of her mental health each day.

Alana provided us with some practical options to support your mental health journey.

We encourage you to find a safe space to share your feelings and thoughts that allow co-regulation of your nervous system in your life.

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Disclaimer: The Coming Out Forums Podcast and content posted by Dr. Lisa Cook is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.