HEAL Her Podcast Makini Smith

In this episode, Tressa Manns shared her journey of processing grief and loss. Tressa opened up about the traumatic experiences she faced, including the passing of her aunt, uncle, and partner in the same year. She highlighted the different ways she grieved each loss and the challenges she encountered during the grieving process.
Tressa emphasized the importance of therapy, community support, and self-care in navigating through grief. She shared how channeling her pain into content creation on TikTok helped her cope and connect with others who were going through similar experiences.
Tressa's story is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience that can be found in the face of adversity.
Tressa Manns is a certified motivational speaker, business coach, and author specializing in leadership, resilience, confidence, women empowerment, and business development. With over 25 years of experience, she empowers individuals to discover their purpose, set goals, build confidence, and overcome challenges.
As the CEO of Convicted to Grow Coaching LLC, Tressa offers coaching programs and workshops focusing on personal growth, leadership, business development, and entrepreneurship in the DC Metropolitan area.
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Podcast music produced by:
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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food.
Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.
It’s:
Vegan
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Paraben free
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Handmade
GMP free
Ethically Sourced
It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face.
Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.

Efia Leatham is a best-selling author, impact speaker, minister, and transformational leader dedicated to helping others heal from childhood trauma. Through her various platforms, including her award-winning Canadian jewelry company, Kingdom Beads, and her broadcast "Throne Tuesdays with Afia," she shares insights from her life and books, such as "Frame Your Day, Frame Your Life for Victory in 60 Seconds," which focuses on mindset transformation. Leatham emphasizes the importance of doing the inner work to heal from childhood trauma, acknowledging that it requires digging deep and facing buried emotions, a process she continues to navigate herself. She believes that although healing is an ongoing journey fraught with discomfort, it ultimately leads to wisdom, resilience, and hope, underscoring the crucial role of community support in this transformative process.
Key takeaways 
- Social connection is crucial in building resilience and hope within a community.- Supporting one another during challenging times leads to post traumatic wisdom.- Addressing past traumas and doing healing work is crucial for personal growth and well-being.- Self-care and recognizing burnout is essential in coaching and mentoring roles.- Makini's podcast serves as a therapeutic outlet for both guests and listeners.- Compartmentalization and emotional processing are essential in dealing with trauma.- Engaging in conversations on the podcast provides a form of therapy for both Makini and listeners.
 
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Podcast music produced by:
defnottyrell
This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food.
Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.
It’s:
Vegan
Cruelty free
Synthetic Fragrance free
Paraben free
Organic/Wildcrafted
Handmade
GMP free
Ethically Sourced
It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face.
Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.

Kishshana Palmer is an international speaker, trainer, and coach with a 20+ year background in fundraising, marketing, and talent management who helps leaders create high performing teams. 
Kishshana is CEO of ManageMint, Inc., an organizational development firm focused on helping everyday leaders live well and lead well. Her firm's work centers on equity and social justice and practical solutions for today’s organizations. She is the founder of The Rooted Collaborative -- a global community focused on the growth and development of women leaders of color in the social sector. She's the host of the podcast "ManageMint Made Easy" formerly "Let's Take This Offline."
In this episode, Kishshana shares how she embraces boundaries and self-discovery and how you can too!
 
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Podcast music produced by:
defnottyrell
This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food.
Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.
It’s:
Vegan
Cruelty free
Synthetic Fragrance free
Paraben free
Organic/Wildcrafted
Handmade
GMP free
Ethically Sourced
It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face.
Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.

Dr. Colleen Prendergast is a distinguished chiropractor, holistic nutritionist, and former Division One track and field athlete, renowned for her passion towards healing through trauma and resilience. Her perspective on the matter is deeply rooted in forgiveness and faith, emphasizing the importance of social connections and the power of forgiveness in overcoming trauma. This belief stems from her experiences as an athlete and her time spent living in France where she discovered chiropractic, which shaped her holistic approach to healing. Dr. Prendergast's personalized care plans reflect this, embodying her commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of each individual. Through her own experiences and those of her patients, she has seen how forgiveness can lead to healing and ultimately, hope for a brighter future.
Key Takeaways:
- Childhood experiences can shape perspectives on goals and objectives.- Faith plays a crucial role in shaping perspectives and providing strength during challenging times.- Setting boundaries for forgiveness and healing is crucial for maintaining emotional wellbeing.- Emotional trauma can manifest physically in the body, emphasizing the importance of addressing emotional well-being for overall health and healing.- The interconnectedness of mind and body in healing highlights the importance of psychology in physical health treatments.- Holistic healing emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul for comprehensive healing.- Healing Limitlessly Company promotes continuous healing through nutrition, movement, belief, and community.
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Submit guest suggestions HERE
Make a donation to keep the show going!
 
Podcast music produced by:
defnottyrell
This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food.
Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.
It’s:
Vegan
Cruelty free
Synthetic Fragrance free
Paraben free
Organic/Wildcrafted
Handmade
GMP free
Ethically Sourced
It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face.
Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.

Senait Litchmore is not only a registered psychotherapist and coach, but also a devoted mother and wife who has spent over a decade empowering women and breaking toxic cycles through her therapeutic support for families. Her perspective on parenting evolution is heavily influenced by her background and personal experiences both as a parent and from her childhood. Initially, she approached parenting focused on behavior, but soon recognized the significance of fostering a strong relationship with her children over merely administering rewards and punishments. As she navigated through different phases of parenting, she shifted her priorities to teaching independence and fostering meaningful connections with her children. Drawing from her experience as the oldest of six children, and her natural inclination for leadership and advocacy, Senait has learned to value presence, nurture relationships, and advocate for fairness and equality, thus shaping her unique approach to parenting.
Key Takeaways:
- Childhood experiences and imagination have a significant impact on shaping one's personality and life path.- Parenting evolution involves breaking away from learned behaviors to create an emotionally connected parenting style.- Emotional regulation through self-awareness and being in tune with the body is crucial for managing emotions effectively.- Parenting Seasonal Changes involve acknowledging and adapting to different stages of parenting as children grow older.- Transparency in parenting is essential for fostering understanding and healing within family dynamics.- The ongoing debate between parenting styles that prioritize children's freedom versus strict restrictions is highlighted.- Community plays a significant role in shaping parenting decisions and the overall well-being of families.
 
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Send feedback/questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com
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Make a donation to keep the show going!
 
Podcast music produced by:
defnottyrell
This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food.
Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.
It’s:
Vegan
Cruelty free
Synthetic Fragrance free
Paraben free
Organic/Wildcrafted
Handmade
GMP free
Ethically Sourced
It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face.
Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.

Krishna Avalon, a seasoned subconscious therapist, licensed acupuncturist, and psyche facilitator, has over twenty years of experience in guiding individuals in their health and wellness journey. Raised as a brown girl in a large Catholic family in the Midwest, her unique upbringing propelled her journey towards understanding safety, trusting her voice, and embodying her true self.
Avalon's perspective on healing from trauma is deeply rooted in her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of confronting past traumas and stress as pivotal towards healing. She questions the effectiveness of traditional talk therapy for everyone, advocating instead for alternative modalities that assist individuals in releasing trauma and shifting negative thought and behavior patterns.
With a focus on subconscious therapy and holistic approaches, she simplifies the healing process, believing that by tackling trauma and stress, individuals can break generational cycles of pain, bring healing to their lineage, and ultimately, find peace and acceptance within themselves.
Key Takeaways:
- Personal healing journeys can break generational cycles of trauma and pain.- Subconscious therapy is emphasized as a method to address stress and trauma for healing and growth.- Generational trauma influences individuals and the importance of compassion towards previous generations is highlighted.- Using images and feelings in a theta state can create new pathways in the mind for faster transformation.- Emotion Code practitioners work with trapped emotions for mental and physical well-being.- Nature walks and spending time in nature can help individuals heal and ground themselves.- Practicing self-love, acceptance, and embracing uniqueness is crucial for healing and empowerment.
Stay connected with Krishna online:
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Stay connected with us online:
MakiniSmith.com
Legacy Leavers Media
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Send feedback/questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com
Submit guest suggestions HERE
Make a donation to keep the show going!
 
Podcast music produced by:
defnottyrell
This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food.
Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.
It’s:
Vegan
Cruelty free
Synthetic Fragrance free
Paraben free
Organic/Wildcrafted
Handmade
GMP free
Ethically Sourced
It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face.
Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.