It’s called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, the holidays aren’t joy-filled. In fact, this time of year can be extra tough in many ways.
The holidays can amplify existing issues, like loneliness. They create a lot of stress, including financial strain, for many people. Sprinkle in some family tension, grief, and end of the year dea ... Show More
Nov 2023
276 - Ask Minaa Anything: Creating and Navigating Healthy Friendships
You sent Minaa your most pressing questions, and in today's episode she provides her insight and advice to those questions. You asked about how to handle a friendship you may have outgrown, how to develop healthy two-sided friendships, and when to forgive a friend that betrayed y ... Show More
32m 25s
Nov 2023
275 – How to Build Your Sisterhood With These Small Steps from Dr. Joy
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist. She’s also a speaker and the Founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, and host of its wildly popular mental health podcast, which received a Webby award in 2023. In this episode, Dr. Joy sits down with Minaa to discuss her new ... Show More
43m 36s
Nov 2023
10 Ways to Manage Stress & Anxiety During the Holidays
As stressful as life can get, we all look forward to the holidays. It is the time of the year where we can unwind, reconnect with family, and look forward to the new year. But if you're too stressed about work and life in general, there's a high chance you'll carry over that ener ... Show More
26m 39s
Nov 2023
57 — Stressful Holiday Season? How to Manage Your Mental Health
The holidays are stressful. Many people report worsening mental health. This time of year is far from the happiest time of year for many people. In fact, many people report they feel sad, lonely, and stressed during the holidays.If you're struggling, you're not alone. Here are fi ... Show More
19m 39s
Dec 2021
4 Things We Stress About & 6 Steps to Reduce Anxiety During This Time
Who doesn’t love the holidays? But we all know the most wonderful time of the year can be stressful. Whether it’s the stress of giving gifts, difficult family members reopening old wounds, heated debates with that stubborn aunt or uncle, it’s important to remain calm and stay pre ... Show More
24m 29s
Dec 2023
Foods To Manage Holiday Stress
With the hustle and bustle of the end of the year, how are you going to use your kitchen wisdom to manage holiday stress? In today’s show, we’ll talk about how the food you eat impacts your mood, your resiliency, your sleep, and ultimately your stress levels, during an already st ... Show More
39m 26s
Jan 2018
11. Stress Isn't Necessary
On today’s episode, I break down what stress really is and why it is not necessary despite the conditioning of society that says that stress is good for productivity, that it drives us, that it’s fuel for achieving greatness. Discover what your life could be and how you can open ... Show More
16m 34s