Grown and Growing Podcast

What, if anything, would make you pack your bags and move to another country? You wouldn’t be alone – the State Department estimates that 9 million US citizens live abroad. On this episode, my guest, Zarah Charm @zarahcharm has spent the last few years living internationally, most recently Chiang Mai, Thailand. Prior to taking the leap, she owned a successful natural hair salon in Baltimore, and sold it all to pursue something deeper. About My Guest:Zarah Charm is a natural hair stylist and salon owner who sold it all to move abroad and to better understand the body-mind connection. Now as a world-traveler and NLP Practitioner, she helps others heal while still being able to share her passion for hair and all things beauty. Connect with Zarah:Instagram: @zaracharm, @blackinchiangmaiWebsite: www.zarahcharm.comInternational hair show: www.fluidityhair.com Hair collection: www.allurehaircollection.comLike. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

Resentment is on my mind this week on the #GetToGrowing MiniPod.  I feel like resentment in relationships isn’t talked about enough. It’s something I had to learn to deal with…or my marriage wasn’t going to make it. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

Boundaries…how many of us have them?  Healthy boundaries that is. Yes, we all have boundaries, but when is the last time you’ve checked-in to see if your boundaries are still effective.Dr. Nicole Monteiro (@iamdrnicole) is a clinical psychologist and researcher who has helped women with establishing healthy boundaries for over 10 years. If you’re feeling stressed or burned out, still battling with people-pleasing, or you want a different dynamic in one of your relationships, this episode is for you. About My Guest: Dr. Nicole Monteiro is a licensed psychologist, life transformation coach, and author/speaker. After her own run-in with burnout, she decided to take her message of holistic well-being to a wider audience.  After years of working with women from diverse backgrounds as a therapist, she branched out to teaching in higher education, writing, training, and public speaking.Dr. inspires people from all walks of life to take care of their mental health and live fulfilling lives. Dr. Monteiro earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Howard University.  She has trained at Columbia University, Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma, and the Washington School of Psychiatry.Connect with Dr. Nicole:@iamdrnicole  Boundaries to Bliss SocietyCenter for Healing and DevelopmentLike. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

I am a realist through and through. It served me pretty well up to this point in my life. But now I want to see how the other half lives.Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

In my last episode (epi 60), we focused on recovering from a divorce or breakup. This week, it’s only right that we discuss what it takes to restore a marriage. My guest is certified life and relationship coach Jeanell Greene @jeanellgreene77. She is a true believer in marriage, and uses her compassionate (but intense) approach to help couples who want to stay married. Even if you’re not married, I think there is something for everyone who wants more loving relationships.  About My Guest:Jeanell is a certified life and relationship coach who's on a mission to save marriages and heal families from generational trauma. With over 20 years of experience, she is well known for helping couples return from the brink of separation and ultimately divorce. She loves to help her clients live their best lives NOW and to strive to be better parents, partners, and people. Her amazing marriage of 17 years is one of my greatest achievements. Having an extraordinary life and partner has brought so much joy, love, and peace to her life. Connect with Jeanell:https://jeanellgreene.com/Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

Tonya Carter, a marriage and relationship exit strategist, shares her journey and expertise in overcoming divorce. She discusses the importance of structured exit strategies to facilitate healing and personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to embrace authenticity and confront emotional complexities, especially women in their 40s facing societal pressures. Tonya offers insights into various support programs and emphasizes recognizing progress over perfection. Ultimately, she advocates for personal growth through self-awareness and compassion in navigating life after a breakup.

Welcome to Get to Growing.  I want to connect with my listeners more frequently than every other week when  full new episodes of Grown and Growing drop. I have a lot of great interviews coming up on important topics, but it doesn’t give me time for solo episodes. Get to Growing will be short takes - about 5 minutes or so - about small steps to grow or sharing ways I've grown. So full episodes of Grown and Growing will drop on Tuesdays of one week, and a short episode of Get to Growing the next week. Let’s see how it goes, ok?This week, I'm sharing what I've learned having a birthday on Valentine's Day.Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

Most times, it's easy to spot when obstacles are in your way, but are you aware when you are the obstacle? This episode is about getting out of your own way.  There are many ways you can become a barrier to your own success or growth.  I breakdown a few ways we tend to get in our own way and how we can break the cycle. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

Dr. Lexx talks about why sex positive parenting in a shame-free environment offers more benefits than just educating about the act of sex. It's a discussion benefits both adults -- whether you're a parent or not -- and children.About My Guest:Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES is a phenomenal sex therapist and sexuality educator who created The Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy, LLC where she features her education skills, therapy services, keynotes, research and sex positivity training for caregivers. She has a best-selling children’s book These are My Eyes, This is My Nose, This is My Vulva, These are My Toes that is also featured in a curriculum for kindergarteners and first graders in the New York City School District.Dr. Lexx also serves on the board of The American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and is primed to be the first Black woman president of the organization in 2024. She has been featured on podcasts like NPR, ScaryMommy, Therapy for Black Girls, and New York Pix 11 news. Her column, Better Sex with Dr. Lexx for SheKnows has been picked up numerous times by yahoo.com and other news outlets. Dr. Lexx has been featured in articles from MindBodyGreen, Essence Magazine, BuzzFeed, and The American Journal of Family Physicians. Connect with Dr. Lexx:Website: lexxsexdoc.comInstagram: @lexxsexdocFacebook: @lexxsexdocLinkedIn: @lexxsexdocLike. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

Plastic surgery isn't taboo - and hasn't been for a while. It's not uncommon to see a curvy woman and wonder “did she or didn’t she?” I have no problem with women (or men) who decide to have work done. I’m a part of the do you crew. If you’re considering or just curious, this episode is for you. I’m joined by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Chukwuemeka Onyewu @therealdr.o, and I asked as many questions as possible.This was fun. About My Guest:Dr. Chukwuemeka Onyewu, aka Dr.O, is a seasoned surgeon who has successfully performed thousands of procedures for patients seeking to enhance their beauty, correct defects, or improve function. As owner of Jamachi Plastic Surgery and Medispa in Maryland, Dr. Onyewu is one of the nation’s leading plastic and reconstructive surgeons.Born in Washington, DC, Dr. Onyewu graduated from Boston University cum laude at the age of 19. He then attended Boston University School of Medicine as a Commonwealth Scholar, completed his general surgery residency at Howard University Hospital, and completed his plastic surgery fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital.Dr. Onyewu has a special interest in body sculpting using liposuction and  fat transfer and breast surgery, including augmentations, reductions, lifts, and reconstruction for breast cancer.Connect with Dr. O.@therealdr.oJamachi.comLike. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com