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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. (National Institute of Mental Health) Particularly in the black community, PTSD is a common occurrence that needs to be addressed. In this episode, with the help of clinical social worker and licensed mental health therapist Ulrick Accime, we decipher trauma and PTSD caused from it. Topics such as abuse, systematic racism in health care, and unhealthy coping mechanisms are discussed. Listen to episode 10: PTSD in Our Community with Ulrick Accime   More information about PTSD: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culturally-speaking/201509/the-link-between-racism-and-ptsd Kai Wellness Center https://kaiwellnesscenter.com/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kai-wellness-center-lauderhill-fl/478106 https://www.facebook.com/Kai-Wellness-Center-103245

Ever wonder how to become an entrepreneur as a creative? Well A Shot of Facts episode 6: The Art of Entrepre neurship is the right start for you!  This episode provides a  deep dive into the basics of entrepreneurship with owner of Chandra Clark designs- Chandra Clark. Topics such as finding your niche product/service, networking, collaborative efforts, and finding personal life balance are discussed Listen to the full episode down below: Chandra D. Clark is an American artist who was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She earned a General Studies degree with concentrations in English, history, and African/African American history from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She also earned a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with a concentration in Technical Services from Wayne State University. At an early age Chandra was encouraged to be creative. Her mother taught her how to sew. They made matching outfits, and costumes for school events. Ms. Clark continued gro

There is a known stigma behind seeking therapy within the black community. With the help of mental health counselor and creator of Born to Fly LLC, Jacqueline Dawson; we dissect the stigmas behind therapy, identify the need of it within ourselves, and resources to find health professionals nearby.   Listen to Episode 3: Taboo Therapy With Jacqueline Dawson below:    J acqueline Dawson is the owner of “Born to Fly”, a licensed therapist, and Life Coach with an extensive background and experience. Her therapy practices combining a mix of formal education and pure compassion, which creates a high demand for her services. Helping others is her passion and the catalyst for her obtaining a B.A. in Psychology with a focus in criminal justice from Florida Atlantic University.  After obtaining her B.A., she completed her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Jacqueline is a Florida Certified Addiction Professional (CAP), Internationally Certified Alcoho

Post-college depression in young adults often occurs right after they complete university coursework, due to pressure to get a job right away or sadness leaving their college peers and life behind, according to Addictive Behaviors Reports medical journal. As someone who attended college for six years straight, I felt the wave of depression upon leaving my peers and the structure of college-life to a new beginning as an adult. Factors such as coming to the realization that I owe 60K in student loans and moving to a new state alone made me realize that the careless days of college was in fact over. The unexplainable feeling upon receiving my first email about student loan repayment after graduating was a very humbling experience. Thus, as I am going through my journey of post-college life, I formulated some pointers from my experience to share and possibly help others who are in the same predicament.  Realization of Adulthood For the traditional student, post-graduation can be depressin

1. My Skin Health Increased As someone who suffers from plaque psoriasis, eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis, the main reason behind my venture into veganism stemmed from wanting to test if my diet affected my skin condition. Although environmental factors (and my love of alcohol) also play a part in flare-ups, my skin health drastically increased while being vegan. More-so my face, it was never as clear and glowing before changing my diet. Granted, I started taking multi-vitamins and Sea Moss which I felt contributed to my skin improvement. Now that the weather is changing and I’m back eating meat, I question whether I should go back. 2. I Unintentionally Lost 15 Pounds I’ve always been a petite, athletic-built, woman and the last thing I honestly wanted to do was lose weight. I went from 135 to 115 in a span of three months. I also occasionally walked the nearby nature trail by my apartment. The interesting part about this journey was the loss of muscle mass. I felt scrawny and frail