Life Lessons from a Credit Card Call: Persistence, Clarity, and the Will to Fight for What You Want

In this spontaneous and insightful episode of The KAYA Podcast, Kambria Davis shares a personal story recorded from her car, inspired by a frustrating call to her credit card company. Kambria dives into the metaphorical lessons drawn from her experience of navigating automated systems and relentless redirections, paralleling it with life's challenges and the importance of persistence. As she wrestles with the automated responses and finally gets to a human representative, Kambria reflects on how this mirrors our journey through life's obstacles and the need to stay clear on our goals despite distractions and setbacks. Under the influence of a Pisces full moon and the onset of eclipse season, Kambria emphasizes the significance of knowing what we want and having the courage to pursue it, even when the path seems convoluted.

00:00 Kaya calls credit card company to talk about balance issues

07:39 Everything in life, in my opinion, is a choice

#LifeLessons #Persistence #PiscesFullMoon #EclipseSeason #Podcast #KayaPodcast #Determination #StayFocused #AutomatedSystems #LifeMetaphors

Navigating Grief and Raising Awareness on Men’s Brain Health

In this heartfelt episode of the Kaya podcast, host Kambria Davis welcomes her dear friend Wendy to discuss the deeply personal and painful journey of losing her husband Brian to COVID-induced psychosis and subsequent suicide. They delve into the importance of re-framing mental health as brain health, breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health issues, and the crucial need for better research and treatment options. Wendy shares her experience with Brian's illness, the emotional impact on their family, and the community's role in providing support. They emphasize the value of open communication, seeking therapy, and creating safe spaces for expressing emotions. Through her courageous and vulnerable storytelling, Wendy inspires listeners by demonstrating resilience and the necessity of embracing both joy and pain in the healing process.

00:00 Welcome Back to the Kaya Podcast

00:36 Introducing Wendy: A Special Guest

01:13 Men's Mental Health Awareness Month

02:52 Wendy's Personal Story: A Journey Through Mental Health

04:51 The Impact of COVID on Mental Health

08:10 Challenges in Diagnosing Brain Health Issues

16:00 Changing the Conversation Around Suicide

18:30 The Importance of Therapy and Support Systems

27:24 Understanding Brain and Mental Health

27:59 Learning to Let Go of Control

28:36 Showing Compassion to Yourself

29:53 Navigating Grief and Loss

33:53 Finding Joy Amidst Pain

39:59 The Importance of Community Support

46:55 Final Thoughts on Healing and Connection

#MentalHealth #MensHealth #Podcast #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #BrainHealth #Healing #KayaPodcast

Navigating Grief and Raising Awareness on Men’s Brain Health

In this heartfelt episode of the Kaya podcast, host Kambria Davis welcomes her dear friend Wendy to discuss the deeply personal and painful journey of losing her husband Brian to COVID-induced psychosis and subsequent suicide. They delve into the importance of re-framing mental health as brain health, breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health issues, and the crucial need for better research and treatment options. Wendy shares her experience with Brian's illness, the emotional impact on their family, and the community's role in providing support. They emphasize the value of open communication, seeking therapy, and creating safe spaces for expressing emotions. Through her courageous and vulnerable storytelling, Wendy inspires listeners by demonstrating resilience and the necessity of embracing both joy and pain in the healing process.

00:00 Welcome Back to the Kaya Podcast

00:36 Introducing Wendy: A Special Guest

01:13 Men's Mental Health Awareness Month

02:52 Wendy's Personal Story: A Journey Through Mental Health

04:51 The Impact of COVID on Mental Health

08:10 Challenges in Diagnosing Brain Health Issues

16:00 Changing the Conversation Around Suicide

18:30 The Importance of Therapy and Support Systems

27:24 Understanding Brain and Mental Health

27:59 Learning to Let Go of Control

28:36 Showing Compassion to Yourself

29:53 Navigating Grief and Loss

33:53 Finding Joy Amidst Pain

39:59 The Importance of Community Support

46:55 Final Thoughts on Healing and Connection

#MentalHealth #MensHealth #Podcast #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #BrainHealth #Healing #KayaPodcast