Self Care to Success in 15 Minutes or Less Podcast

Dr. Cindy Bautista-Thomas and Ancy Lewis
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The dynamic duo of seasoned licensed social workers, Ancy Lewis and Dr. Cindy Bautista-Thomas created this podcast to help busy people find easy to apply self-care skills in their fast-paced lives. They will help you heal, transform, and make an impact by extracting an hour of power to 15 minutes or less.

  1. 4D AGO

    Season 5 - Episode 2 - Community Is a Self-Care Practice

    In this episode Dr. Cindy is talking about something we don’t always name as self-care - community. In a world where loneliness is rising and burnout feels constant, especially for helping professionals, connection is not optional. It is protective. It is healing. It is necessary. She shares powerful research on how community impacts our mental and physical health, how co-regulation supports our nervous systems, and practical ways you can begin building or rebuilding meaningful connections whether through professional organizations, sisterhood spaces, meetups, or healing-centered circles. If you’ve been feeling tired in your spirit, this episode is your reminder: you were never meant to do this work or this life alone. Dr. Cindy also invites you to join us for Retreat. Remix. Revive: Community is Key — Healing, Justice, and Renewal in Social Work (March 27–29, 2026 in Stony Point, NY), offering 10 CEs for LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMHCs.

    15 min

  2. JAN 23

    Season 5 -Episode 1-No More Resolutions: A Self-Care Reset for Lasting Change

    By the end of January, nearly 88% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned—and that’s not a personal failure, it’s a flawed system. In this episode of Self Care to Success in 15 Minutes or Less, Ancy invites you to step away from pressure-driven resolutions and toward a healing-centered reset. Through three powerful, reflective questions, Ancy guides you to set attainable next steps rooted in capacity, compassion, and sustainability. If you’re ready to stop starting over and start moving forward—this episode is for you. Velocity Visions FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/velocityvisionsinc  Velocity Visions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityvisionsinc/ Velocity Visions Website and Newsletter Sign Up: https://www.velocityvisionsinc.com/

    10 min

  3. 12/16/2025

    Season 4 Episode 11- Holiday Highs and Hurts

    Holiday Stress? Grief? Joy? This Episode Holds It All. In this special extended holiday episode, Ancy Lewis and Dr. Cindy Bautista-Thomas of Velocity Visions Inc. invite you into a real, grounding, and deeply human conversation about what the holidays actually bring up—for many of us, both the highs and the hurts. We begin with a soothing grounding meditation led by Dr. Cindy—perfect if you only have a few minutes and need to find calm, breath, and ease in the midst of holiday chaos. Stay for the full episode, and you’ll hear Ancy and Cindy share personal reflections on grief, loss, family dynamics, and the complicated emotions that surface during this season—while also exploring how joy can still exist alongside stress. This episode is longer than our usual Self-Care to Success in 15 Minutes or Less format because the holidays often ask more of us—and we deserve more support. Whether you’re navigating grief, feeling overwhelmed by expectations, or simply craving a moment of nurturing, this episode is an invitation to slow down, care for your soul, and remember you’re not alone. ✨ Come for the grounding. Stay for the healing.

    32 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    Season 4 Episode 10: Food and Self-care

    Food is fun, nourishing, vital, and stressful. That's right, it has the positive and not so positive aspects to it. In this episode the connection between food and self-care is explored. Ancy discusses how food choices impact overall well-being. Ancy breaks down the way food makes an impact on our mind and how our thoughts about food make an impact on us. This episode is not about diets, body shaming, or a "get fit quick" scheme. This is about insight and self- awareness that can support your mental and physical health-key components of self-care. Take a few minutes to listen and journal along with Ancy to discover how food affects your self-care.

    14 min

  5. 10/09/2025

    Podcast Season 4 Episode #9: Welcome Fall! Reassess & Realign

    In this episode, Dr. Cindy Bautista-Thomas invites you into a 10-minute guided meditation to welcome the season of fall as a time to release, reassess, and realign. Using the imagery of trees and falling leaves, she guides you to let go of what no longer serves you, breathe into clarity, and embrace the beauty of change. The episode closes with reflective journaling prompts to help you ground your intentions for the season ahead. Perfect for anyone seeking calm, renewal, and a gentle reminder that letting go makes space for growth. Velocity Visions FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/velocityvisionsinc  Velocity Visions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityvisionsinc/ Velocity Visions Website and Newsletter Sign Up: https://www.velocityvisionsinc.com/

    11 min

  6. 08/29/2025

    Season 4 Episode #8: Self-care sabotage -3 Unhelpful Self-care Myths

    In this episode, Ancy uncovers some dangerous myths that quietly sabotage our self-care journeys. You’ve probably heard some of them before—“Self-care is selfish,” or “It takes too much time” But what if each of these beliefs is actually a barrier to healing, growth, and balance? We’ll unpack why these misconceptions persist, how they damage our well-being, and what it looks like to reclaim self-care as a consistent, empowering practice. If you’ve ever struggled to carve out time for yourself, or viewed self-care as a luxury rather than a necessity—this conversation is for you. Let’s reframe the narrative and build a new framework rooted in  self-compassion and wellness! Velocity Visions FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/velocityvisionsinc  Velocity Visions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityvisionsinc/ Velocity Visions Website and Newsletter Sign Up: https://www.velocityvisionsinc.com/

    15 min

  7. 07/25/2025

    Season 4 Episode #7: Writing as Self-Care - Healing Through the Page

    In this episode, Dr. Cindy invites you into a grounding meditation followed by a soulful exploration of writing as a radical act of self-care. Through storytelling, reflection, and powerful writing prompts, Dr. Cindy shares how journaling, poetry, and creative expression can become sacred tools for healing, clarity, and restoration. You’ll be guided to release tension, tune into your emotional landscape, and begin a personal writing ritual that centers your truth and your well-being. Whether you're new to writing or returning to the page, this episode offers a gentle and empowering path to self-discovery - one word at a time. Velocity Visions FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/velocityvisionsinc  Velocity Visions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityvisionsinc/ Velocity Visions Website and Newsletter Sign Up: https://www.velocityvisionsinc.com/

    15 min

  8. 06/28/2025

    Season 4: Episode 6: Stop "Shoulding" on Everything!

    Stop ‘shoulding’ on yourself and others—peace begins when expectations end- Do you catch yourself thinking, “I should’ve known better” or “They should’ve supported me”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ancy Lewis unpacks the hidden weight of “shoulds”—those quiet, guilt-laced expectations we place on ourselves, others, and the world around us. From self-care to relationships, we explore how these thoughts sneak in and chip away at our peace of mind, and more importantly, how to reframe them with compassion. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or stuck in self-blame, this episode offers a breath of fresh perspective and a little more grace. Velocity Visions FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/velocityvisionsinc  Velocity Visions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityvisionsinc/ Velocity Visions Website and Newsletter Sign Up: https://www.velocityvisionsinc.com/

    12 min
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The dynamic duo of seasoned licensed social workers, Ancy Lewis and Dr. Cindy Bautista-Thomas created this podcast to help busy people find easy to apply self-care skills in their fast-paced lives. They will help you heal, transform, and make an impact by extracting an hour of power to 15 minutes or less.

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