When was the last time that you sat still for at least one minute and focused on your breathing? We get so wrapped up in running full speed ahead that our stillness becomes an afterthought. Today, I invite us to take a much needed pause and settle into our bodies. We deserve it.

The 'Kids These Days' narratives want us to internalize that our children don't value life. Based on my experience teaching 200+ youth yoga, they DO care about LIVING. In fact, they may prioritize their mental health more than any of the younger generations that came before them.

On May 23rd from 6pm-9pm, I get to link up and talk about mental health with 5 of my favorite people in the world. If you know anything about Artist Talk, it's that they host some of the most impactful therapeutic events in the city. Drop by to fellowship and share space with us.

Early in the pandemic, I started writing posts that would support people's self-care and mental wellness journeys. This year, I worked with my publishing team to finalize a tangible product for everyone to purchase. Now, [The Self-Care Deck] is available.

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Today, I had a chance to chat about Steel Smiling, Black men's mental health, and how to be present when someone needs support on #TalkPittsburgh . Kudos to Mikey Hood and kelly 100.7 ⭐️ for engaging with me in such an important conversation during Mental Health Awareness Month.

At 2:30PM today, I'm joining Natalie Bencivenga on her 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA show [In Conversation with Natalie Bencivenga. We're discussing why I launched The Black Wellness Group. You can catch the full show from 2PM-5PM on audacy.com/kdkaradio, 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA, or stream it on the Audacy APP!

Earlier this week, I was blessed with the opportunity to share an outdoor gentle yoga session with over 200 amazing students from schools across Allegheny County. It was by far one of the coolest and inspiring experiences that I've ever been a part of in my life.

Finally got my private practice office done.

The Black Wellness Group intentionally curates holistic healing experiences through clinical mental health therapy, private gentle yoga sessions, and self-care card decks.

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Community! As we gently ease into the 1st day of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , I'm extremely proud to announce that my private practice is officially open for business.

As always, I truly appreciate y'all!

#ExecsNeedRest (Too) 🧠🧘🏽‍♂️📝

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If you or anyone in your network could recommend resources or offer assistance, that would be greatly appreciated.

Lessons From My Therapy Sessions (SWIPE)

If you know an empathic Black adult who lives in Hazelwood or has a deep, historical connection to the neighborhood, please tell them to visit us this Saturday at The Hazelwood Cafe. We'd love to answer any questions that they may have about our upcoming Beams to Bridges Program.

If your life involves helping people make progress on their healing journey, it's important for you to heal, too. Otherwise, some unaddressed and unprocessed trauma has the potential to harm the folks that you're striving to support. Let's intentionally attract wellness together.

Shout out to the amazing women of THE Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for recognizing Steel Smiling. Their Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter blessed us with a Community Service Award for our work centering Black Mental Health and Wellness.

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It's finally time to forgive yourself for not responding a certain way when you were experiencing complex traumatic situations. Your body was likely operating from an automatic state and doing its best to ensure safety. Our bodies are divinely designed to preserve and protect us.

It's okay to disappoint people in life. This doesn't make you a failure or minimize your value as a human. The folks who genuinely respect your boundaries will honor them wholeheartedly with love and compassion. Protect your energy so that you can be the best version of yourself.

15 years in the making. All glory to God! 🙏🏽🙌🏽

Who heals the healers? If you're someone who personally or professionally cares for the well-being of others, please make sure that you support yourself first. Your wellness needs deserve to be fully acknowledged, prioritized, and nurtured. Your health and healing are priceless.

When situations that we worry about result in our favor, it's beneficial for us to reflect on how we can assess similar thoughts in the future. This process has the potential to provide positive insight into how certain life events impact us before, during, and after the outcome.