Rise to Being

Chatting with Carrie: Overcoming Judgment to Achieve Your Dreams

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.

Mid-Season Break: We Have A Physical Location!

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!

Episode 14: The One About Connection

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.

Episode 12: The One About Toxic Positivity

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!

Episode 11: Chatting with Shaquetta on Rising Above Your Circumstances

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