Reflect & Connect with Dr. James-Etta Dr. James-Etta

In this final episode of 2020, I share some appreciation for a very devastating year. 2020 has brought grief to a lot of people. So I've decided to pivot and express appreciation for a few things that helped me to get through. The journey to abundance starts with appreciation. I am looking forward to 2021 and all the good things that are in store, but first let's reflect on 2020 and show some love. 



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In the wake of the Breonna Taylor case and how there is yet no accountability for killing a Black woman, I found myself numb, angry and sad. These are just some of the emotions I felt as I listened to the findings of the case. But I realize that I am not alone in these feelings and as a Black woman living in Kentucky, there are others who have these feelings too. 

Listen as I, and my special guest, Cierra, talk through all these emotions and what action you can take to sort through all the stuff. 

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Do you seek out experiences that expand your thinking and position you for a growth mindset? Or do you stay in the comfort zone of what's familiar without the willingness to moved beyond a fixed mindset? In this episode I talk about the importance of knowing who you are in order to understand your world view and how you function in your world. Beliefs are systems of knowledge created from our lived experiences.  When you look back over your life, what do want your life to say about you?

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Journals have been kept for centuries. Much of the historical information used today has been gained from written records of everyday experiences. Journal writing heightens awareness on many levels. In this episode I share one of my first journal entries written back in 1995 and the valuable information it provided for medical treatment. 

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When I took a trip to the grocery store, I only planned to pick up some last minute items. I did not plan to see someone that triggered up emotions that caused me to reflect and connect. Take a listen to learn how I got through it. Grief has no time limit, but if you become aware and honor it you might find a formula that will help you move forward. 

I also share a book that I read about a bold Black woman, raising bold Black children in a bold world. 

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In this episode I share an excerpt from my unpublished book "All That is Good".

While it is common practice in the Black community for children to be raised by extended family members, studies show that children who experience life with absent biological parents drop out of high school, with 40% being Black female students. Meanwhile, all females, especially Black females need to hear more stories about Black women who have overcome obstacles to achieve educational, personal and professional goals to help inspire wisdom and resilience.

Chapter 10 starts the deep examination of past experiences through the lens of motherhood. For years I struggled with my relationship with my biological mother and once I became a mother, my relationship with her intensified. I did not have a typical upbringing, but it wasn't until I returned to school at the age of 32, that I started to reflect on my childhood to gain clarity and perspective. Meanwhile, at this same time, I discovered I was pregnant for a second time and things really took a turn. Journal entry from 08/24/2004 gives a peak into my intuition that something wasn't quite right. 

Chapter 11 gives insight into my battle with motherhood and my battle with postpartum depression. But as I rise from the ashes of all of this, I discover my deep desire to continue my education and enroll in to graduate school. This decision sets in motion a lot of jagged transitions on many levels. Who would come to guide me on this new path?

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