The Emerald Couch Podcast is a monthly conversation with licensed professional counselor, Dr. LaKeitha Poole, about all things mental health and personal growth. The Emerald Couch Podcast is the go to pop-psych dialogue for self-help, good laughs, and real talk.
**This podcast is not meant to be a substitute for seeking support from a licensed mental health professional, and is for educational and entertainment purposes only.
This episode is dedicated to #WaydeSims, his parents, family, teammates, and friends. Each of you, along with the entire #BatonRouge community, are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. #forever44
We're closing out the month of September with a very important conversation about #suicide and ways to #erasethestigma so that #prevention can prevail. Tune in as we're joined by #licensedprofessionalcounselor - supervisor (LPC-S), Mrs. Gwanette Johnson, MA, for this very important discuss in honor of #suicidepreventionmonth.
We're kicking off our celebration of #nationalwellnessweek with a discussion on #authenticity and how to resist the pressure to shed components of your #identity in order to fit in. One of the most exhausting #emotional experiences (that is obviously in direct opposition to practicing #wellness) is having to pretend. While it takes both #bravery and an immense amount of effort to practice authenticity, it is possible. The #key is having a clear sense of self-knowledge and self-awareness, which often develops through our most #painful experiences.
Tune in as Dr. Poole discusses #loving and #beingyourself and the best strategies to becoming authentically Y-O-U.
We're kicking off our celebration of #nationalwellnessweek with a discussion on #authenticity and how to resist the pressure to shed components of your #identity in order to fit in. One of the most exhausting #emotional experiences (that is obviously in direct opposition to practicing #wellness) is having to pretend. While it takes both #bravery and an immense amount of effort to practice authenticity, it is possible. The #key is having a clear sense of self-knowledge and self-awareness, which often develops through our most #painful experiences.
Tune in as Dr. Poole discusses #loving and #beingyourself and the best strategies to becoming authentically Y-O-U.
Breakups (long-term dating, marriage, even close friendships) are difficult to navigate and can be heartbreaking. The end of a relationship can completely turn one's world upside down and trigger a wide range of intense emotions. Some people accept the dismantling of a relationship and are able to quickly move on, while others find themselves on a long road to recovery filled with everything from depression to confidence issues to anger.
Tune is to this week's episode, as Dr. Poole breaks down the different ways we’re affected by a breakup and offers some strategies on how to overcome.
We all struggle with #self-esteem and #bodyimage at different points in our lives: teenage years, post-pregnancy, transitioning to sedentary lifestyles that come with aging. Body image and self-esteem start in the #mind, not in the mirror and can change the way you understand your value and worth. Healthy body image and self-esteem are a big part of overall #wellbeing.
A person with a positive body and high self-esteem feels comfortable and happy in their body. Join Dr. Poole on #theemeraldcouch for this week's #episode and this important conversation about the ways in which men and women can struggle with issues of low self-esteem and negative body image.
