Ask Audrey Audrey Ellis

My first write in from a listener was amazing! It was like talking to an old friend. She asked me for advice and help, and in turn, she has helped me in ways I would not have imagined. I hope you enjoy listening as I discuss what we discussed (and much more!). Thank you all for listening. 1❤

I have learned that, in life, sometimes we have to know when to take a break (or even quit, if necessary). If something is meant to be, life will bring it back around. We have to be patient and trust & believe that. I took some time away to assess this new goal I placed in my life; I needed to know if it was serving me and more importantly, was I serving it, well. Well.... I am back and I look forward to continuing this journey, however it may look. Perfection is not the goal, just completion. Thank you all for listening to my podcast. 1❤

We are human so naturally, we are going to desire being petty at times. Most Life Coaches, Motivational Speakers or Mental Health Guru's would tell us to "rise above it". Often times we are left asking, "How?". Well, I do something very simple to help me rise above; I weigh the Pros and Cons of the situation. I ask myself, 'if I choose the petty route, will I miss out on something I may actually want?' or 'If I decide to be petty, could I mess up something that could have, greatly, benefited me?'. If I find that my answers are yes, I have to rethink my petty. Sometimes, it just ain't worth it! More than sometimes; often times, it ain't worth it! Thanks for listening. 1❤

Most people seem to date effortlessly, but not me. I often feel like I couldn't date to save my own life. Now, it's normal for dating to bring about anxiety, but not to the degree that I experience it. My anxiety with dating is so bad that I have never officially been in a relationship; I have avoided it like the plague. I know it has to do with me being sexually abused, for a lo long period of time, as a child. However, plenty sexual abuse survivors date and lead productive lives. I am productive in every other way except dating. I'm trying to remedy that, but the anxiety doesn't want to let me go. I thank you for listening. 1❤

I know I didn't have thousands of listeners yet, but it's disheartening to lose all of the ones I had. I just post an episode, venting about my mental health struggles, as it relates to being a black woman in this country. I said, in that episode, that no one really cares what Black Women go through in this country. I guess I was right; because next thing I know, every listener I once had is now gone, pretty much. As much as I want to throw in the towel, I am going to try not to. I have to figure how to motivate myself, despite this setback. We'll see what happens. To whoever's going to listen, now or in the future, I thank you. 1❤

Let me preface this by saying, be cautious with the volume at around 15-17 minutes in; I accidentally drop my phone. When I get better equipment, I'll be able to edit, better. Anyway, I have a few stories wrapped in one to describe this title. One experience, in particular, exemplifies the dichotomy of anxiety and spirituality. In one moment my faith and spirituality gave me courage that I could not explain. In another instance, I can't do a simple thing like kiss a boy. It's interesting how the two can coexist in one person. Thank you for listening. 1❤