11 episodes
Mek We Coffee and Reason Podcast Tamra Douglas-Atkinson
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Mek We Coffee n Reason is an interview format podcast that utilises real life experiences to navigate the adolescent mind to deal with adversities. All while educating parents and guardians on the struggles adolescents face, so they can play their part in creating a more mindful and nurturing environment for their children.
We aim to create a mentally safe space for them, for them to know that someone understands what they are going through, and they are not alone. We aim to inspire adolescents to try and change their present situation and feel empowered enough to actually carry out the action. And to also understand that they may not be able to change all situations, but they know they have the power to change themselves to thrive in an impossible situation and environment.
So what makes us different? EVERYTHING, so stick around to prove that to be true.
Welcome to the ‘Mek We Coffee n Reason’ podcast, where you can:
🫧 Learn practical steps to reshape your mindset
✨ Learn how to overcome possible situations you may face in the future and may be facing now
🫧 Reflect on past situations and review how they could have been handled better
✨ Understand ‘why you are the way you are’ (tricky, we know)
🫧 Learn why you can’t do what others are doing (learn your own limitations, because we all have them)
✨Learn ‘why me’
🫧 Learn how to ‘be better’
✨ Learn how to remain better in an unchanged environment
🫧 Learn how to help cultivate the environment that you can flourish in
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My Cervix, My Responsibility - The Cervical Talk (January 2024 Newsletter)| SND Series| Ep. 1
Hosts:
Tamra Douglas-Atkinson
Takiece Nelson
Zavaughna James
January 2024 Newsletter Review
In this episode were did a brief overview of the newsletter. Here are the main take aways:
Not many children/adolescents are aware of the risks to developing Cervical Cancer because of them not being adequately exposed to the facts.
HPV vaccination is free and accessible to all adolescents.
Both males and females need to be vaccinated against the virus
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "If you have the opportunity to prevent yourself from contracting at least one cancer, why not take it?" - Nurse Douglas-Atkinson
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You can access a catalog of previous newsletters on Nurse Douglas-Atkinson's website HERE.
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Battle between self-love and self-awareness - Tanecia Nelson| Adversity Series| Ep. 2
|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time
Guest: Tanecia Nelson
Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson, Takiece Nelson, and Zavaughna James
In this episode, Tanecia Nelson-Mills shared with us the battle she faced between Self Love and Self Awareness. For the better part of Tanecia's teenage years, she struggled with accepting her physical features. Tanecia was constantly reminded of her flaws and because of that she struggled with accepting herself.
However, Tanecia found the meaning of true beauty when she discovered the beauty of inner self, and the beauty of a relationship with Christ.
Tanecia reminded us of the importance of setting healthy boundaries amongst our friend group to ensure the emotional safety of everyone, and the importance of seeing that you are enough.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "When God was making you and I, He didn't make any mistakes. This was exactly how we were supposed to be, He cannot make mistakes" - Tanecia Nelson-Mills
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Brief Resilience Scale - Adapted from the book 'Mastering Adversity: Unlocking the Secrets to Mental Wellness' by Tamra Douglas-Atkinson
You may access the scale HERE
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SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Tanecia Nelson
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Mek We Coffee and Reason
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You may also contact us via email at schoolnursedaily@gmail.com
Remember to like, share, and subscribe to this podcast.
Connect with us on our Instagram page to let us know if you know anyone who would like to share their story. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in the 'Mek We Reason' series, let us know just the same.
If you'd like to view all of our episodes, visit our podcast page below at:
School Nurse Daily
And at Podbean
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The Stressed Heart (February 2024 Newsletter)| SND Series| Ep.2
|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time
Hosts:
Tamra Douglas-Atkinson
Takiece Nelson
Zavaughna James
February 2024 Newsletter Review
In this episode were did a brief overview of the newsletter. Here are the main take aways:
Many times it is difficult for us to pinpoint the exact reason why we are stressed, which makes it difficult to manage or cope.
If we know what our normal bodily reactions are to different circumstances, it becomes easier to identify when our 'abnormal' isn't 'normal'.
It is important for us to be mindful of how we take care of our body while we are stressed. Unhealthy habits form when w have a stressed heart, and those very actions can be precursors to various heart diseases; such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, type 2 diabetes.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
"Failure to take care of your heart can lead to heart failure." - Zavaughna James
"Your heart is your responsibility, so take care of it." - Nurse Douglas-Atkinson
Access this newsletter HERE
You can access a catalog of previous newsletters on Nurse Douglas-Atkinson's website HERE.
Mek We Coffee and Reason
Click HERE for link to Instagram
Click HERE for link to Facebook
You may also contact us via email at schoolnursedaily@gmail.com
Remember to like, share, and subscribe to this podcast.
Connect with us on our Instagram page to let us know if you know anyone who would like to share their story. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in the 'Mek We Reason' series, let us know just the same.
If you'd like to view all of our episodes, visit our podcast page below at:
School Nurse Daily
And at Podbean
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Standing for something or falling for nothing - Jordan Simpson| Adversity Series| Ep. 3
|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time
Guest: Jordan Simpson
Host: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson, Zavaughna James
Jordan Simpson is no stranger to adversity, and has always been a resilient person - even in the midst of adversity.
Jordan Simpson is a Diskjoc, Graphic Designer, and Music Producer. In this episode, Mr. Simpson shared with us his love of being a DJ and how he had to navigate peer pressure, anxiety, stigma, staying consistent, and navigating his moral compass as he found his footing in the musical industry.
For Jordan, having a moral compass as a child was vital to become the individual that he is now. He shares with us just how someone without a moral guide at home, can find someone in the broader society to emulate. He is a big believe in maintaining your 'why', and not losing sight of who you are in the face of the public.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "Proper preparation prevents poor execution." - Jordan Simpson
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Brief Resilience Scale - Adapted from the book 'Mastering Adversity: Unlocking the Secrets to Mental Wellness' by Tamra Douglas-Atkinson
You may access the scale HERE
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Jordan Simpson
(EMAIL) kriptonikja@gmail.com
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Mek We Coffee and Reason
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You may also contact us via email at schoolnursedaily@gmail.com
Remember to like, share, and subscribe to this podcast.
Connect with us on our Instagram page to let us know if you know anyone who would like to share their story. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in the 'Mek We Reason' series, let us know just the same.
If you'd like to view all of our episodes, visit our podcast page below at:
School Nurse Daily
And at Podbean
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Beauty That is Found in Death with Andrae Bewry| Adversity Series| Ep.4
DISCLAIMER: We were facing some audio issues, so the audio is not as clear as it can be.
|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time
Guest: Andrae Bewry Host:
Tamra Douglas-Atkinson
In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane with Andrae Bewry, as he takes us through the grief of losing his grandmother. As a 13 year old who had his grandma die in his arms, he was not ready to face life without her. Mr Bewry is a Teacher at the Kellits High School and a Music Writer and performer. This week, we take the road of grief through the mind of a little boy who was forced to navigate the road of loss. Here, we will learn the true power of speaking life into someone, and the influence it has on them, even beyond the grave. Mr. Bewry teaches us the importance of cherishing our present moments and reminds us that nothing happens in an instant - trust the process, and embrace the journey a head.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "Time does not health certain wounds, it only helps us deal with it." - Andrae Bewry ----more---- RESOURCES MENTIONED
Brief Resilience Scale - Adapted from the book 'Mastering Adversity: Unlocking the Secrets to Mental Wellness' by Tamra Douglas-Atkinson
You may access the scale HERE
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Andrae Bewry (EMAIL) andraebewry13@gmail.com
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Mek We Coffee and Reason
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You may also contact us via email at schoolnursedaily@gmail.com
Remember to like, share, and subscribe to this podcast. Connect with us on our Instagram page to let us know if you know anyone who would like to share their story. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in the 'Mek We Reason' series, let us know just the same.
If you'd like to view all of our episodes, visit our podcast page below at: School Nurse Daily and at Podbean ----more----DISCLAIMER: There are audio interferences within this recording, so the audio is not as smooth as can be. -
Is there Really Beauty in Pain? with Venessa Cunningham D.| Adversity Series| Ep. 5
DISCLAIMER: We were facing some audio issues, so the audio is not as clear as it can be.
|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time
Guest: Venessa Cunningham D.
Host: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson
In this episode, Venessa takes us on a train ride to the USA. A place that looked promising at first, but proved to be much more trying than what she bargained for. Venessa will be explaining to us how someone can 'lose' their resilience and lose themselves.
We learn about different precursors to suicide, and the fact that when someone attempts suicide, they don't always want to die - but they just need a break from the pain.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "It gets better, but it also gets worse." - Venessa Cunningham D.----more----
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Brief Resilience Scale - Adapted from the book 'Mastering Adversity: Unlocking the Secrets to Mental Wellness' by Tamra Douglas-Atkinson
You may access the scale HERE
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Venessa Cunningham (EMAIL) cunninghamnessa@gmail.com
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Mek We Coffee and Reason
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You may also contact us via email at schoolnursedaily@gmail.com
Remember to like, share, and subscribe to this podcast. Connect with us on our Instagram page to let us know if you know anyone who would like to share their story. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in the 'Mek We Reason' series, let us know just the same.
If you'd like to view all of our episodes, visit our podcast page below at: School Nurse Daily and at Podbean
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