The EVOLVING Chair Podcast is hosted by Lakiesha Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor of The Evolving Chair in Milwaukee, WI. These conversations surround all things mental health including physical and spiritual health. The EVOLVING conversations are sure to have you leave better than you came so have a seat to begin your journey on evolving into your best self to live your best life.

This session is a solo session. I share my thoughts during the #POPTHERAPY segment about the verdict of Bill Cosby being found guilty. I ask a great reflective question for us to ponder on that affects us as a culture. I dive into steps that have been helping me EVOLVE into my best. Have a seat and enjoy!!

Resources Mentioned: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-faces-of-mental-health-youth-behavioral-health-wellness-summit-tickets-45105721427

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The hashtag for the podcast is #theevolvingchair

If you have podcast questions or interested in supporting the mission of The Evolving Chair through sponsorship email Podcast@theevolvingchair.com

Make sure to follow us:

Instagram: @theevolvingchair
Twitter: @theevolvingchai
Facebook: @theevolvingchair
YouTube: The Evolving Chair

S2: Session 46: How to EVOLVE into your best self?

The EVOLVING Chair Podcast is hosted by Lakiesha Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor of The Evolving Chair in Milwaukee, WI. These conversations surround all things mental health including physical and spiritual health. The EVOLVING conversations are sure to have you leave better than you came so have a seat to begin your journey on evolving into your best self to live your best life.

This session is a great start to this Season 3!! I'm joined by a Milwaukee Native, MHSA alum, mother, wife and Director Mrs. Santana Coleman. Listen in as she shares what Black Girl Training is, what does winning the competition mean for the short film, how she is building a legacy and setting the path for future film makers. Santana shares how she prioritizes her mental wellness while working towards making her dreams a reality. Santana can truly say that she has left the chair better than she came. Come on have a seat and listen to leave the chair better than you came.

Follow and support Santana & Emily:
Website: www.blackgirltrainingfilm.com
Facebook: Santana Wilson Coleman & Emily Kuester
Instagram:  @blackgirltraining & @u_go_girl & @thekuester
Twitter: @blackgirltrain1

Get your 30 day free trial on any audio book you choose: audibletrial.com/TECPOD

The hashtag for the podcast is #teconair

If you have podcast questions or interested in supporting the mission of The Evolving Chair through sponsorship email Podcast@theevolvingchair.com

Make sure to follow us:

Website: www.theevolvingchair.com
Instagram: @lakieshalpc
Twitter: @LakieshaLpc
Facebook: @Lakiesha Russell
YouTube: The Evolving Chair

S 3  Session 1: "Meant To Be" feat. Santana Coleman of Black Girl Training

The EVOLVING Chair Podcast is hosted by Lakiesha Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor of The Evolving Chair in Milwaukee, WI. These conversations surround all things mental health including physical and spiritual health. The EVOLVING conversations are sure to have you leave better than you came so have a seat to begin your journey on evolving into your best self to live your best life.

This session is a great one! I had the opportunity to have some great in studio guests who were willing to share their journey to marriage. Kayla and Marcus were both vulnerable is sharing how their individuals experiences shaped who they are but also realizing that before they can be one they had to become self aware and work through their own stuff from being a single parent, living up to expectations set by your family and more. So come on and have a seat and listen to leave the chair better than you came.

Follow and check out Kayla and Marcus's Journey to Marriage:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeBWM9QmdAyR13yVQUwmoew/videos

Facebook: Choice-Richey Kayla & Marcus L

Get your 30 day free trial on any audio book you choose: audibletrial.com/TECPOD

The hashtag for the podcast is #teconair

If you have podcast questions or interested in supporting the mission of The Evolving Chair through sponsorship email Podcast@theevolvingchair.com

Make sure to follow us:

Website: www.theevolvingchair.com
Instagram: @lakieshalpc
Twitter: @LakieshaLpc
Facebook: @Lakiesha Russell
YouTube: The Evolving Chair

S 3 Session 2: "Journey to Marriage through Self Awareness" feat. Kayla & Marcus

The EVOLVING Chair Podcast is hosted by Lakiesha Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor of The Evolving Chair in Milwaukee, WI. She's also know as America's Mental Wellness Ambassador (TM). These conversations surround all things mental health including physical, spiritual health and more. The EVOLVING conversations are sure to have you leave better than you came so have a seat to begin your journey on evolving into your best self to live your best life.

This session is an awesome one! I had special guest Dr. Alicia Hodge whose known as the "Anxiety Slayer". We had a great conversation talking about why she fell in love with this profession how to respond to those some of those pesky A.N.T.s (Automatic Negative Thoughts) with skills to help you squash those A.N.T.s and more. Pull out your journal and pen because you'll want to take notes.

Connect with Dr. Hodge
Instagram: @helpmehodge
Twitter: @helpmehodge
Facebook: Dr. Alicia Hodge

Get your 30 day free trial on any audio book you choose: audibletrial.com/TECPOD

The hashtag for the podcast is #teconair

If you have podcast questions or interested in supporting the mission of The Evolving Chair through sponsorship email Podcast@theevolvingchair.com

Make sure to follow us:

Website: www.theevolvingchair.com
Instagram: @lakieshalpc
Twitter: @LakieshaLpc
Facebook: @Lakiesha Russell
YouTube: The Evolving Chair

S 3 Session 3: " When you Slay your Anxiety" feat. Dr. Alicia Hodge

The EVOLVING Chair Podcast is hosted by Lakiesha Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor of The Evolving Chair in Milwaukee, WI. She's also know as America's Mental Wellness Ambassador (TM). These conversations surround all things mental health including physical, spiritual health and more. The EVOLVING conversations are sure to have you leave better than you came so have a seat to begin your journey on evolving into your best self to live your best life.

This session I had a special guest joining me, Sabrina Seymore. She shared her journey from being one of the sought after Events Coordinators and being a founder of one of the up and coming magazine for female bosses, The Prevailing Woman. Sabrina shares some keys to help individuals transition into a wealth mindset, how she takes care of herself (spiritually, physically & mentally) and more. Take a seat and enjoy, I'm sure this session will provide you something to take on your journey to leveling up.


Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: @sabrinaseymore
Twitter: @sabrinaseymore
Facebook: Sabrina Seymore

Get your 30 day free trial on any audio book you choose: audibletrial.com/TECPOD

The hashtag for the podcast is #teconair

If you have podcast questions or interested in supporting the mission of The Evolving Chair through sponsorship email Podcast@theevolvingchair.com

Make sure to follow us:

Website: www.theevolvingchair.com
Instagram: @lakieshalpc
Twitter: @LakieshaLpc
Facebook: @Lakiesha Russell
YouTube: The Evolving Chair

S3 Session 4: "Wealth Mindset" feat. Sabrina Seymore

The EVOLVING Chair Podcast is hosted by Lakiesha Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor of The Evolving Chair in Milwaukee, WI. She's also know as America's Mental Wellness Ambassador (TM). These conversations surround all things mental health including physical, spiritual health and more. The EVOLVING conversations are sure to have you leave better than you came so have a seat to begin your journey on evolving into your best self to live your best life.

This session I had a special guest joining me, Kresence Campbell, LPC. Kresence shared how she was lead to this field through her own mental wellness journey. Kresence love serving women and college students and this session is an ode to the college students. Kresence shared keys for supporting your college student, the importance of self care, how we as a community can support appropriate mental wellness support in college/university settings and the most valuable part of reaching out for support. Take a seat and enjoy these gems that are being shared. Don't forget to check on your college student and not wait for them to reach out. 

Connect with Kresence:

Instagram: @iammrs_campbell & @hollystreetcounseling
Facebook: Kresence Campbell

Resource Mentioned:
https://thriveworks.com/blog/achieve-goals-time-year/


Get your 30 day free trial on any audio book you choose: audibletrial.com/TECPOD

The hashtag for the podcast is #teconair

If you have podcast questions or interested in supporting the mission of The Evolving Chair through sponsorship email Podcast@theevolvingchair.com

Make sure to follow us:

Website: www.theevolvingchair.com
Instagram: @lakieshalpc
Twitter: @LakieshaLpc
Facebook: @Lakiesha Russell
YouTube: The Evolving Chair

S3 Session 5: "Ode to College Students" feat. Kresence Campbell, LPC

S3 Session 6: "It's a process" featuring Christine Gutierrez, LMHC

The EVOLVING Chair Podcast is hosted by Lakiesha Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor of The Evolving Chair in Milwaukee, WI. She's also know as America's Mental Wellness Ambassador (TM). These conversations surround all things mental health including physical, spiritual health and more. The EVOLVING conversations are sure to have you leave better than you came so have a seat to begin your journey on evolving into your best self to live your best life.

This session I had a special guest joining me in studio, Nicole Zick, MBA. Nicole is a mom, doctoral student, the  basketball coach of The Milwaukee Aces. In this session we talked about her childhood trauma, how it impacted her, how she had to learn to be transparent to get to her place of healing and how she birthed a book of "Hope" out of her experiences. Take a seat and tune in to the gems that will be shared.  

Connect with Nicole:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/walking_wishlist_nicole
Email: npeterson1908@gmail.com

S3 Session 7: "Transparency is the key to healing" feat. Nicole Zick, MBA

The EVOLVING Chair Podcast is hosted by Lakiesha Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor of The Evolving Chair in Milwaukee, WI. She's also know as America's Mental Wellness Ambassador (TM). These conversations surround all things mental health including physical, spiritual health and more. The EVOLVING conversations are sure to have you leave better than you came so have a seat to begin your journey on evolving into your best self to live your best life.

This session I had a special guest joining me, Julius also compassionately known as "JuJu". Julius is a father, artist, photographer and a man with a dream who is turning it into his reality. The podcast session was full of laughs and stories that are inspiring and motivating. So if you are a dreamer and on the edge of the fence and wondering if you should go after that dream to make it a reality, after this you will no longer second guess your abilities. JuJu also shed light on being a black male and sharing on mental wellness and the power of having a tribe to connect with. So take a seat and listen in to all the gems being shared.

Connect with JuJu:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/juju_coleman

Connect with Lakiesha:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lakieshalpc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lakiesharussell
Twitter: www.twitter.com/LakieshaLpc
Email: Lakiesha@theevolvingchair.com

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S3 Session 10: "Have Confidence" feat Julius "JuJu" Coleman

In this episode, I got the chance to welcome back Lakiesha Russell, LPC to chat about social anxiety. We discuss:

-What social anxiety is
-Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs)
-What leads to anxiety and isolation
-Why trust starts with you
-Why it's important to have community or another single mom to talk to
-How your actions affect your child
-How therapy can help
AND MORE

Download the ANT worksheet: https://bit.ly/dontfeedtheants

Connect with Lakiesha: https://www.instagram.com/lakieshalpc/

Get Your Tickets for the Single Mom Success Tour: https://singlemomsuccesstour.eventbrite.com

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Connect with other single moms in your state: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/support/

Experiencing Motherhood: Single & Black

Social Anxiety and Why Every Single Mom Needs Community with Lakiesha Russell, LPC

The EVOLVING Chair Podcast is hosted by Lakiesha Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor of The Evolving Chair in Milwaukee, WI. She's also know as America's Mental Wellness Ambassador (TM). These conversations surround all things mental health including physical, spiritual health and more. The EVOLVING conversations are sure to have you leave better than you came so have a seat to begin your journey on evolving into your best self to live your best life.

This session I had a special guest joining me, Noni-Ife Taylor whose an advocate for Mental Health Awareness. Noni just graduated with her Bachelors in social work - so make sure to congratulate her!! Noni is doing some great work in her community and in the social work field. She shares her passion, what happens when someone plants a seed in your life, walking in your purpose, knowing your worth and so much more. So tune in and listen to all the gems that are being shared. 

Connect with Noni:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesocialworkchick

Connect with Lakiesha:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lakieshalpc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lakiesharussell
Twitter: www.twitter.com/LakieshaLpc
Email: Lakiesha@theevolvingchair.com

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S3 Session14: "Planting the Seed" feat. Noni-Ife Taylor

The Evolving Chair Podcast is hosted by Millennial Lakiesha Russell, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)whose also know as America's Mental Wellness Amabassador (TM). She is passionate about breaking down the fear and shame in the black and brown community on all things mental wellness. Lakiesha will chat with others who will share their expertise, personal stories and more to help us all EVOLVE into our best self by encouraging physical, spiritual and mental wellness. As you take a seat ask yourself, "Are you ready to leave the chair better than you came?". So tune in and listen as information and stories are shared to keep us EVOLVING!!

S3 Session14: "Planting the Seed" feat. Noni-Ife Taylor

The Evolving Chair Podcast w/ Lakiesha Russell

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