In this episode, Christi and Tara chat with Realtor, Mom, and New-York-Performing Stand-Up Comedian Carrie about how she overcome the judgment of her small Southern town to reach the stages of New York City. Learning to be authentic and accepting that it wasn't important to fit in with the "big-bow" moms allowed Carrie to set an example for her three children that everyone is worthy of love and acceptance as she instilled in them that being different isn't being wrong. Carrie discusses the power of her Tribe, the devastating loss of her father, and working to get her mojo back after setbacks. This episode is one that can't be missed. The power of authenticity has shaped Carrie's life and allowed her to reach her dreams.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

Where have Christi and Tara been?! Why no new episodes lately?? Tara is here with the answers! Part Two of Season One starts next week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

In this episode, Christi and Tara discuss the importance of having meaningful connections with others. From finding your "tribe" to establishing long-lasting relationships that energize you instead of exhaust you, this episode delves into the biological and evolutionary reasons that humans seek out others. Learn how to identify the connections that allow you to be consistently authentic and how forced connection can lead to a unfulfilled life. While social media makes us feel that we have to stay connected to everyone from our first grade crush to our high school sweet heart and even coworkers we barely know, Christi explains how connection is not meant to last forever and that the seasons of life inherently come with letting go of people you once considered essential to your happiness.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

In this episode, Christi and Tara explore the concept of toxic positivity. Christi discusses the difference between positivity that is scientifically proven to improve life outcomes versus toxic positivity that is built on a foundation of guilt, shame, and inauthenticity. Tara details her struggle with negativity and how toxic positivity has personally impacted her mental health journey. Are you guilty of toxic positivity? Listen and find out!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

In this episode of Chatting with Rise to Being, the new Monday guest series, Christi and Tara chat with Shaquetta, a newly licensed LMSW raised in rural Alexander City, Alabama and currently practicing in Camden County, Georgia, about what it took for her to become the first member of her family to graduate from high school, college, and obtain a Masters degree. Despite her mother being only 14 years old at the time she was born, Shaquetta broke the stereotypes that others had about who she was and the goals that were within her reach. Crediting her mother with being her rock, Shaquetta has a passion for life and an unshakeable belief that she is able to accomplish it all, and she shares what kept her moving forward despite generational poverty and what she plans to conquer next. This is an inspiring must-listen episode no matter what circumstances you are trying to rise above! Show Notes: 1:37  Meet Shaquetta Young, LMSW 3:50  Being Raised by A 14-Year-Old Mother 5:15  Being the First to Graduate from High School, College, and Masters-Level Programs 6:00  Mom as a Foundation 8:10  How Did You See Past Your Circumstances? 10:05  Doing What Others Said You Couldn't 12:30  The Power of Diversity 14:45  Why a Mental Health Career? 16:08  Rising Above Doesn't Always Mean Being Successful 17:40  What's Next for Shaquetta 21:36  Not Just a Mommy 22:42  Being True to Yourself is the Key   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

In this episode, Christi and Tara compare staircase versus winding road living. Christi explains why viewing life like a staircase is not a sustainable model for living and growth, while Tara talks about how staircase living has kept her frozen in toxic cycles. Whether you are happy with where you currently are in life, or are looking for a new perspective to provide you with motivation and courage to take the next step, this episode will offer you a unique take on the ways that setbacks, stalls, and situations actually enrich your life.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

In the premiere episode of Chatting with Rise to Being, the new Monday guest series, Christi and Tara chat with Vince, owner of wildly successful Indigo Floral Studio of Augusta, Georgia, about what it means to live authentically. From kissing Christi in high school to coming out and from military service to florist, Vince shares his insights on how letting go of the weight of others' opinions is the key to a fulfilling life.   Show Notes:  Indigo Floral Studio http://indigofloralstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

With January 2023 well underway, Christi and Tara talk about living your best life. What do you need to do to know yourself and reach towards your dreams? From identifying your core values to trying different lives on for size, Rise to Being helps guide you into designing your personal path to happiness.  Show Notes:  Values Assessment by Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/resources/living-into-our-values/  Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans: https://amzn.to/3CFZMr4  Time will pass anyway: https://pin.it/QCzLd4J --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

It’s time to practice what we preach! There will not be an episode released this week as we take a mental health break. We can’t wait for what’s coming in 2023, and we will be back with a new episode next week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

Christi goes in on traditional New Year’s resolutions that cause us more harm than good. Tara discusses how her resolutions have followed her for countless years, and Christi helps her identify how her lack of follow-through is a trauma response. Finally, learn how to make resolutions that are good for you, attainable, and get you closer to your authentic life. Don’t miss this episode if you have goals you want to achieve in 2023!!! Timestamps :40       Disclaimer 1:39      Holiday Catch-Up 6:06     Loving a Fresh Start & the New Year's Fairy 7:01      New Year's Resolutions Are Bad for Your Health 9:07     Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work 13:50    Why Your Resolutions Are Basically the Same Every Year 16:50    Why Weight Loss is Everyone's Resolution 20:21    Deconstructing Tara's Draft 2023 New Year's Resolutions 25:57    Christi Talks Listeners Out of Shitty Resolutions (like Weight Loss!) 30:45    New Year's Resolutions and Shame 33:15     Willpower, Delayed Gratification, and the Fucking Marshmallow Study 39:10     What Do We Do Now That You Have Messed Up Resolutions For Us?! 41:43     I Can Still Have Resolutions, AND Make a Vision Board?! YAY! 44:00   Exciting Podcast News for 2023!! Chatting with Rise to Being is coming Monday, January 9th!  Links: Rise to Being FREE Facebook LIVE Event "Release 2022, Welcome 2023": https://fb.me/e/2uR2KrUMF Monkey Bread Recipe (NOT Christi's secret one! LOL!): https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/grannys-monkey-bread Cultivate What Matters Powersheets Goal Setting Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets The Marshmallow Study Debunked: https://anderson-review.ucla.edu/new-study-disavows-marshmallow-tests-predictive-powers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. For the United States, you can reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a network of over 200 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. You can also message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Both programs provide free, confidential support. ** In this remotely recorded episode, Christi and Tara discuss suicide. From its impacts on those left in the wake of devastation to the ways suicide has personally touched Christi's life, this emotional episode provides a raw look at the suicide crisis from a micro level. If you have been wondering how to "check on your strong friends," this episode will provide you with the tools you need to have the tough discussions that have the impact to literally save lives.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

Christi and Tara share their therapist and patient perspectives on how to find the perfect therapist for you. From red flags to the best questions to ask, let Rise to Being help you find a therapist who can help you on your self-improvement journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

Take a deep dive into dysfunctional thoughts to take control of your behaviors! Christi and Tara explain the final—and most difficult—part of the CBT triangle. Tara talks a lot about her therapist--Stephanie, and Christi has a billion insights that can help you address your thoughts TODAY to live a more authentic and satisfied life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

Join Christi and Tara in sepia 70s tones as they discuss crying ALL the time, explore the feeling wheel, and normalize feeling your feelings. Tara thinks tears are a feeling and reveals details about her secret cupcake box. Christi quotes lyrics and teaches us how to handle allll the feelings. It’s after dark, and it’s time to unpack the tidal wave of feelings. SHOW NOTES: Travis Meadows "Sideways"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-PJW...  Meerkat Manor  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_eVE... Feeling Wheel Keychain Link https://www.etsy.com/listing/1230935179/emotional-wheel-keychain?ref=yr_purchases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

In this episode, Christi and Tara join together their sassy CBT Triangles to create a Cognitive Figure 8 and analyze how our behaviors are impacted by others. Christi tells about her husband being triggered by some butter, the way she resolved the issue without getting caught up in her immediate reaction, and helps Tara navigate various day-to-day situations in a healthy way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

Join us for a Rise to Being‘s first workshop! Register now at www.risetobeing.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

In this episode, Christi draws a triangle, and Tara flunks Christi’s pop quiz on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Learn how to cut anxiety off at the root, identify it’s source, and change your behavior from a position of knowledge and power. From four key questions you MUST ask yourself when you feel an emotion to identifying the difference between “good” and “positive” emotions, this episode gives you an immediate, life-changing tool to implement TODAY to become more grounded and authentic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

In this episode, meet your hosts Christi, Rise to Being’s CEO, and Tara, Rise to Being’s Project Director. From the background on their diagnoses to their must-do strategies for managing anxiety, this episode is an ADHD-infused overview of Rise to Being. We can’t wait to meet you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risetobeing/support

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