Balanced Boutique Podcast

By: Toya McCracken
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  • Balanced Boutique Podcast offers short impactful encouragement through scripture based motivation. We will have surprise guests and praying warriors to Uplift, Encourage, and Empower You! We are not here to change you or rebuild your life. Everyone does not need to start over. We are here to assist you in your life development goals by enhancing & guiding you with the incredible talents and skills that you already possess through self innovation. Contact us today for your consultation at Balancedboutique.com Let's Uplift, Encourage and Empower each other!
    Toya McCracken
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Episodes
  • Balancing Life With Arzella Hawthorne-Louidor

    Balancing Life With Arzella Hawthorne-Louidor
    Mar 26 2024
    Balanced Boutique Podcast Season 2 Episode 5 ... Selfishness, Forgiveness & Lack! With Arzella Hawthorne-Louidor Welcome to Balanced Boutique Podcast. Our primary goal is to get to you to a Balanced level of functionality by sharing real life stories and testimonies from everyday people like you and me. This podcast will be authentic and realistic. Each week we will conversate with individuals from different Walks of Life that are seeking God through it all. Contact us today for your consultation at Balancedboutique.com Let's Uplift, Encourage and Empower each other! Arzella is the Co-Owner of A Better Tomorrow Counseling and Consulting. She is married to the man God created for her and has two wonderful kiddos and has a home filled with laughter and love. She is also the grandmother of her daughter’s somewhat stray cat. She has been a counselor for 17 years and in private practice for 7 of those years. She describes her Christian Walk as one with a great foundation and that she is glad she has a personal relationship with God because he forgives her hard head.Her other joys in life are reading, traveling and talking to strangers. In addition to all this Beautiful life, Arzella is My Business Partner! She's the CEO of WOW Retreat Group. Arzella Hawthorne-Louidor, MA LMHC 12608 MAC 510942 Travel Advisor website: http://abettertravel.inteletravel.com/ A Better Tomorrow Counseling and Consulting, LLC 4131 NW 13th Street, Suite 206 Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 505-2840 (352) 464-6330( please dial the area code if in Gainesville) Find us on instagram @ abtgnv WOW Retreat Group Presents Passing The Baton https://www.eventbrite.com/e/passing-the-baton-tickets-808389182807?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
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    15 mins
  • Balancing Life With Pastor Alonzo McCracken

    Balancing Life With Pastor Alonzo McCracken
    Feb 27 2024
    Selfishness, Forgiveness & Lack! Episode 4 With Pastor Alonzo McCracken Welcome to Balanced Boutique Podcast. Our primary goal is to get to you to a Balanced level of functionality by sharing real life stories and testimonies from everyday people like you and me. This podcast will be authentic and realistic. Each week we will conversate with individuals from different Walks of Life that are seeking God through it all. Contact us today for your consultation at Balancedboutique.com Let's Uplift, Encourage and Empower each other! This week, I have the honor to Re-introduce My God sent Amazing Husband! Alonzo McCracken. Alonzo is a retired military veteran, who served our country tirelessly. Alonzo is also a man after God‘s own heart as an ordained minister, he serves God in spirit and in truth, and never hesitates to share the goodness of our magnificent father. My Husband serves God willingly and Happily. He Loves me as Christ loves the Church, He Loves, supports and is very active in our children and grandson's life.He's my Pastor, my best friend and my forever... Welcome Mr. Alonzo McCracken.
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    25 mins
  • The Power of Self-Forgiveness. Contributions to Understanding Mental Health in the Black Community.

    The Power of Self-Forgiveness. Contributions to Understanding Mental Health in the Black Community.
    Feb 20 2024
    Welcome and thank you for joining us as we balanced this week, we will share an article on self forgiveness by Dr Venetia Leonidaki and share a few Black History nuggets. The Power of Self-Forgiveness. Contributions to Understanding Mental Health in the Black Community Have you ever wondered about the power of self-forgiveness? How does it impact our lives and mental health? Is there a way to harness its potential for a more fulfilling life? To answer these questions, we delve into the work of a remarkable individual, Dr. Venetia Leonidaki. Dr. Leonidaki is a leading figure in understanding the concept of self-forgiveness. Her work focuses on the deliberate act of leaving behind our wrongdoings and the pain associated with them. She emphasizes that self-forgiveness is not about overlooking past mistakes or indulging in self-pity. It requires acknowledging our errors, taking responsibility, and learning from them. But why should we bother with self-forgiveness? What does it bring to our lives? The connection between self-forgiveness and mental health is profound. When we forgive ourselves, we reduce the risk of anxiety and depression, boost our self-esteem, and cultivate a sense of hopefulness. The lack of self-forgiveness, on the other hand, can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame. It can hinder our ability to empathize and show compassion towards others. By moving towards self-forgiveness, we can improve our relationships as parents, spouses, co-workers, and friends. Also, the act of self-forgiveness has physical health benefits—it helps reduce stress levels and can improve anything from sleep to physical pain. To learn more about Dr. Leonidaki's work, be sure to visit her website, where she delves deeper into the topic. Now, let's turn our attention to some individuals who have made significant contributions to understanding mental health within the Black community. Bebe Moore Campbell, an American author, journalist, teacher, and mental health advocate, worked tirelessly to address the mental health needs of the Black community and other underrepresented communities. She founded NAMI-Inglewood, creating a safe space for Black individuals to discuss mental health concerns. Another couple who made significant strides in this field are Mamie Phipps Clark and Kenneth Bancroft Clark. Mamie, the first African American woman with a psychology doctorate, conducted the influential "Doll Study" with her husband Kenneth. Their research played a crucial role in promoting desegregation in education. Recognizing the lack of psychological services available to the African American community and other minorities, Mamie founded the Northside Center for Child Development in Harlem. These pioneers remind us of the importance of mental health and the power of self-forgiveness. They inspire us to acknowledge our past, learn from our mistakes, and move forward with a sense of hope and resilience. As we wrap up, remember, self-forgiveness is not just about us. It's about creating healthier relationships, communities, and societies. It's about becoming better versions of ourselves. Embrace self-forgiveness, and see the transformative power it can have in your life. Website Links: https://www.spiralpsychology.com/why-is-self-forgiveness-hard-and-how-to-achieve-it-in-therapy/# https://www.mhanational.org/black-pioneers-mental-health
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    4 mins

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