Empowering Connections

Welcome to Empowering Connections, a podcast by Connie Akins, a Licensed Professional Counselor with

Episodes

Total: 82

Avoid Toxic Relationships
2020/6/1

In the 24th episode I discuss "Toxic Relationships" and help you to realize if you are cau

Anticipatory Grief
2020/5/25

This is the last Monday in May during Mental Health Awareness Month. In the 23 episode I discuss Ant

Black Men and Mental Wellness
2020/5/18

In this episode my guest Ken Walker a local social activist for mental health, brand strategist, phi

Anxiety and Stress Management
2020/5/11

In episode 20 I have a National Board Certified Counselor,  and School Counselor Chris Woods talk ab

Mental Health and Mental Wellness - What does it look like for Children
2020/5/4

In the 19th episode Raynard Meridith, LPC, Therapist and I identify the difference between mental he

Reiki Alternative Healing
2020/4/27

In the 18th episode I have guest Melvinia Ford to tell us more about this alternative practice to he

Career Transitions
2020/4/20

in this 17th episode my guest Nick DeNault shares his story of making a career change. Nick and I sh

Cutural Awareness and Personality Traits
2020/4/13

In this 16th episode I have a special guest Cristen Collen who brings a wealth of knowledge about pe

Overcoming Domestic Violence
2020/4/6

In the 15th episode I want to share resources about how a woman or man can overcome domestic violenc

Crisis Does Not Have to Equal Fear or Stress
2020/3/30

This is the 13th episode for Empowering Connections . During this episode I offer some healthy strat

Healing after a Divorce or Breakup
2020/3/18

In my 12th episode I have guest podcaster Dr. Jeff Lip, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and

How to Let Go of Worries
2020/3/9

In this 11th epsiode of Empowering Connections I discuss how to let go fo the things that weigh you

Ghosting
2020/3/2

Have ever been in a relationship where you have been Ghosted ? Have you waited for that telephone ca

Healthy Ways Women can Manage Stress
2020/2/24

Have you ever found yourself worrying, uneasy, anxoius and stressed out? Anxiety and stress are mani

Blended Family Relationships
2020/2/20

Blended families require work and pre-planning for a successful blended family relationship. Blended

Fatherhood
2020/2/10

Being a father is one of the most important roles bestowed upon a man. The rights, roles and respons

Communication
2020/2/3

Why do couples have problems with miscommunicating?  How can couples, individuals and parents learn

Why Friendships Fail
2020/1/27

Have you ever wondered why your frienships don't last? Frienships are not necessarily meant to

Codependency in Relationships
2020/1/13

Learn the signs of Codependency and Effective ways to overcome it. 

Relationship Red Flags
2019/12/9

Relationship Red Flags are warning signs to let you know something may not be right with your relati