Rising Minds Podcast

Jess Smiley & Andy Curtis-Amézquita
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Biweekly

You know how sometimes you just need to talk things out with someone? Maybe you just need someone to listen, maybe you need someone to tell you you’re not crazy, maybe you know it will help you get to that aha moment you really need. Rising Minds is that space. These conversations are for us to do some self-exploring and self-reflection. We are 2 women of color in their 30s trying to figure out how to live their best lives without losing their minds in this crazy world.

Episodes

  1. 10/05/2023

    12. You're on autopilot 40% of your day (Motivation, discipline and habits)

    Can you believe our habits make up 40% of our days? Yes! You read that right: 40%! Today we are talking about what it takes to establish a habit so it can become automated, how we got discipline from our parents and why you can't rely on motivation all the time. You can find us on IG @risingmindspod or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or send us positive vibes.

  2. 09/21/2023

    11. Finding the driving force (Setting goals)

    In this episode, we dive deeper into how we set goals and how we take action towards them. We discuss fear of failure and fear of success, how to set goals with the SMART or EPIC framework, and why breaking things down so they are actionable is important. You can find us on IG @risingmindspod or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or send us positive vibes.

  3. 09/07/2023

    10. Let the feeling have its moment (What happiness is)

    In this episode, we discuss happiness and our definition of happiness. We talk about having a choice in happiness, what cognitive distortions are, and how we are moving toward finding our own joy. You can find us on IG @risingmindspod or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or send us positive vibes.

  4. 08/24/2023

    9. How do I push through? (Building intentional habits)

    This week we are talking about habits and how we use them to ground ourselves when we are walking unknown paths. We also discuss some organization tips and time management tips. You know we gotta tackle the problems from multiple sides, girl! You can find us on IG @risingmindspod or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or send us positive vibes.

  5. 08/10/2023

    8. But what if you don't have to? (Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset)

    In this week's episode, we are talking about growth mindset vs. fixed mindset. We discuss why having a growth mindset can make such a big difference in how you move through the world, especially in times of change. You can find us on IG @risingmindspod or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or send us positive vibes.

  6. 07/27/2023

    7. Nothing stays the same. (Navigating Uncertainty)

    This week we're talking about what it takes to get comfortable with the discomfort of uncertainty. We talk about what's got us on edge and what we do to build our resilience to face the never ending impact of change. You can find us on IG @risingmindspod or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or just send us positive vibes.

  7. 07/13/2023

    6. Make it stop. (Dealing with Overwhelm and Stress)

    In this episode, we talk about stress and overwhelm. We're 100% sure you are no stranger to those feelings because they are so common in today's world, but do you know the difference between them? We are getting all smarty pants today and giving you the definitions for each. We also discussed why we feel the need to be productive even when we don't have anything on our to-do lists and shared about our burnout experiences. You can find us on IG @risingmindspod or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or just send us positive vibes.

  8. 06/29/2023

    5. That’s cute, but how? (Goals and Life Vision)

    This week we are talking about our visions and our goals. It's cute to have dreams, but girl, we gotta put some plans into action to get there! We share how we came up with our visions, the most challenging parts, any progress we've made, and much more. If you are dreaming of an unconventional life, a pathless path, come join us and tell us what you think. You can find us on IG @risingmindspod or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or just send us positive vibes.

  9. 06/15/2023

    4. It’s just a meatsuit. (Body image)

    Okay, get ready for this one. We are talking about our journeys with body image. We share how the way we were raised impacted how we relate to our bodies and how we are changing that relationship one day at a time by redefining what being healthy means to us. You can find us on IG @risingmindspod, or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or just send us positive vibes.

  10. 06/01/2023

    3. What is time? (Adulthood and aging)

    This week we’re digging into how it’s been feeling to get older. We share our evolving perspectives on aging and how we’re using comparison as a tool for motivation.You can find us on IG @risingmindspod, or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or just send us positive vibes.

  11. 05/18/2023

    2. Not a sprint, a marathon (our healing journeys)

    This episode is giving healing journey recap with your BFF. We discuss what it feels like to heal, healing modalities that we’ve tried, and what we’re looking forward to trying next. You can find us on IG @risingmindspod, or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or just send us positive vibes.

  12. 05/04/2023

    1. Hey, nice to meet you!

    In this episode we introduce ourselves and our mission for the Rising Minds podcast. We’re two recovering people pleasers on our journey to self-trust. And we want to heal, grow, and learn in community with you! You can find us on IG @risingmindspod, or email us at risingmindspod@gmail.com. Let us know how this episode resonated with you, suggest topics for us to cover, or just send us positive vibes.

  • 12 Episodes

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About

You know how sometimes you just need to talk things out with someone? Maybe you just need someone to listen, maybe you need someone to tell you you’re not crazy, maybe you know it will help you get to that aha moment you really need. Rising Minds is that space. These conversations are for us to do some self-exploring and self-reflection. We are 2 women of color in their 30s trying to figure out how to live their best lives without losing their minds in this crazy world.

Information

  • Creator
    Jess Smiley & Andy Curtis-Amézquita
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jess Smiley & Andy Curtis-Amézquita
  • Show Website
    Rising Minds Podcast