40 episodes
iGetBetter Podcast Charlene Rene and Phedra Smith
-
- Health & Fitness
-
-
5.0 • 10 Ratings
-
In the iGetBetter Podcast, we discuss topics related to life, love, spiritual, mental, and emotional health and how we can ALL get better, together. The show is hosted by Charlene Rene and Phedra Smith, two friends and therapists, who are the founders and operators of private practice therapy offices in their local communities. We discuss personal life challenges and successes as well as community issues and work to raise awareness about mental health disorders and treatment options while also answering questions from listeners. New episodes are aired every month.
-
IGBEP39-Love Boundaries and Love Defined (pt. 2)
This episode is a continuation of our discussion on Love. Re-Defining what love is, and the difference between REAL love and JUNK love. We also explore the need to set boundaries in love to protect your peace. Tune in now to learn how we can ALL get better!
-
IGBEP38-Love and Love addiction (pt. 1)
We recorded this episode LIVE on Facebook so excuse our technical difficulties please. But it definitely gets good! This episode is ALL about LOVE-we are discussing love addiction-what is it and have you ever been addicted to love? What does it REALLY mean to love and to be loved? Tune in now to learn how we can ALL get better!
-
IGBEP37-Assertive Communication
Communication happens all of the time but often it isn’t effective or even helpful communication. Being able to be assertive when talking to others isn’t the same thing as going along to get along. It also doesn’t mean that you are aggressive or hostile. This is a communication style helps promote reduction in anxiety, relationship problems and even anger. Join us on this episode while we discuss how we can all get better at assertive communication.
-
IGBEP36-Fasting
Fasting is when you eliminate or reduce food or other elements of distraction for a period of time. It is suggested that you consult your doctor before trying it. From a medical standpoint it allows your body to use energy to properly digest old food and burn fat without having to use energy to digest new foods. Fasting has also been known to be a staple in several faith traditions for many reasons. It’s been known to reduce the “noise” and busyness in our physical and spiritual bodies by allowing time for other important components to rest and be deprived of things that might be toxic. Fasting isn’t always easy but we can get better when we do it properly. Let’s get better! Join us in exploring the different elements of fasting and how it can be used to help us get better!
-
IGBEP35-Vulnerable
Vulnerability is a vital component to a healthy life and relationship. Yet, it can be one of the hardest things to learn how to be and stick to due to fear of being hurt. It’s not easy and it requires you to always be authentic despite how others might respond. That can be scary. On this episode we discuss how we can all get better at being vulnerable in healthy and safe ways. Let’s get better!
-
IGBEP34-Jealousy
Jealousy is a common feeling that you may be difficult to admit to feeling. It can make us feel weak. However, when we start to be honest with ourselves then we can focus on the root of our jealousy. Often times this feeling is prompted by our own feelings of inadequacy and/or need for something or someone. On this episode we discuss healthy and practical ways to reduce and overcome jealousy. Let’s get better!
Customer Reviews
I GOT BETTER MOMENT
I just have to tell you guys- your podcast has been playing through my speaker ALL DAY. So much so I confronted one of my fears today that has been plaguing my heart and my mind for over a year. This podcast made me realize the ideas I’d concocted in my head might not be mirrored in reality. This revolves around feeling as if I’d failed a friend and a friendship. I profoundly apologized to this friend because I felt responsible and guilty for the lack of communication this last year and a half and her response immediately brought tears to my eyes alongside relief. She said she has never harbored anything against me and the reason we’d lost touch had nothing to do with any direct action/inaction on my part. I felt a tad selfish for having made our distance about me; BUT also instant relief. I truly have you both to thank for that. This podcast is so calming and relatable to me, even in the parts that are uncomfortable as a white woman who stands with the black community amidst prejudice and racism in society. Those parts are not supposed to be easy and Ive absorbed so much from the tough dialogue. I’ve always loved learning from Phedra as a friend throughout the years and now the world gets to which is amazing. I’m sorry this is a novel but I had to share 💛 thank you thank you thank you ladies! The methods WORK and I’ll continue to do my part and GET BETTER 💛
Literally saved my marriage!
The episode on Couples was a real eye opener!! I learned so many gems on how to communicate and listen to my husband. Also, how to respectfully agree to disagree. This podcast also helped me to see that more than most we are on the right track...especially as far as intimacy goes. Thank you so much ladies and keep u the good work! I’ll be tuning in for sure!
Patience
It was a great topic for discussion. We all often struggle with this on a daily basis. I’m learning new ways to manage my time in order to have more patience. I often get frustrated when when rushed which isn’t good.
Ladies Im looking forward to hearing more.