<![CDATA[Career Life and Love]]>

Hosted by: Dr. Pamela Adkins, LCMHC, CCC, NCC

**Description:**

Join Dr. Pamela Adkins on "Career Life and Love", a dynamic podcast that navigates the intricate dance of career, personal life, and love from the perspective of a savvy Black female therapist. With her extensive background in mental health counseling and career strategy, Dr. Adkins delves into the challenges women face in today's fast-paced world.

Each episode tackles vital topics such as overcoming mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma, empowering listeners with practical career strategies to elevate their professional lives. Dr. Adkins also explores the complexities of relationships—whether it’s romantic partnerships or friendships—while offering insight into successfully balancing motherhood, business aspirations, and personal growth.

Listeners can expect candid conversations, expert advice, and inspiring stories that remind us all of the strength we possess. Whether you’re navigating a demanding career, seeking to improve your mental wellness, or striving for a fulfilling family life, "Career Life and Love" provides the tools and motivation to thrive as a modern woman—a true boss in every sense. Tune in for authentic discussions that empower and encourage listeners to embrace their journey with confidence and resilience.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:16:57 GMTTue, 07 Apr 2026 20:43:58 GMT60Pamela<p></p><p>Hosted by: Dr. Pamela Adkins, LCMHC, CCC, NCC</p><p></p><p>**Description:**</p><p></p><p>Join Dr. Pamela Adkins on "Career Life and Love", a dynamic podcast that navigates the intricate dance of career, personal life, and love from the perspective of a savvy Black female therapist. With her extensive background in mental health counseling and career strategy, Dr. Adkins delves into the challenges women face in today's fast-paced world.</p><p></p><p>Each episode tackles vital topics such as overcoming mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma, empowering listeners with practical career strategies to elevate their professional lives. Dr. Adkins also explores the complexities of relationships—whether it’s romantic partnerships or friendships—while offering insight into successfully balancing motherhood, business aspirations, and personal growth.</p><p></p><p>Listeners can expect candid conversations, expert advice, and inspiring stories that remind us all of the strength we possess. Whether you’re navigating a demanding career, seeking to improve your mental wellness, or striving for a fulfilling family life, "Career Life and Love" provides the tools and motivation to thrive as a modern woman—a true boss in every sense. Tune in for authentic discussions that empower and encourage listeners to embrace their journey with confidence and resilience.</p>episodicPamelapamela@careerlifeandlove.orgno<![CDATA[Clocking out: A meditation to end the work day]]>The Digital Sunset

The guided meditation focuses on self-care and setting boundaries. It begins with setting the stage for self-care, followed by visualizing the digital landscape, empowering affirmations, and establishing boundaries.

Takeaways

  • Self-care
  • Setting Boundaries

Chapters

  • 00:00 Setting the Stage for Self-Care
]]>784de137-c53b-49e7-a513-e8093afe503bThu, 21 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT<p>The Digital Sunset</p><p>The guided meditation focuses on self-care and setting boundaries. It begins with setting the stage for self-care, followed by visualizing the digital landscape, empowering affirmations, and establishing boundaries.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-care</li><li>Setting Boundaries</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Setting the Stage for Self-Care</li></ul>no00:06:17Clocking out: A meditation to end the work daybonus<![CDATA[When work never ends]]>Work Never Ends...

]]>d542fd1c-bfa6-44d5-8f9d-69392dc61d3fTue, 19 May 2026 07:30:00 GMT<p>Work Never Ends...</p>no00:00:26When work never endsbonus<![CDATA[Work-life Boundary Myth! Create Boundaries!]]>The episode challenges the concept of work-life balance and emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy boundaries. It addresses the challenges faced by high achievers and provides practical tools for creating and maintaining boundaries in various aspects of life.

Takeaways

  • The pursuit of work-life balance is a myth
  • Establishing boundaries is essential for well-being and performance at work

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Myth of Work-Life Balance
  • 06:19 Time Boundaries
  • 12:40 Tools for Creating Boundaries
]]>984993e3-ea1f-4133-8d69-9fa73ee2cb7cTue, 19 May 2026 07:30:00 GMT<p>The episode challenges the concept of work-life balance and emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy boundaries. It addresses the challenges faced by high achievers and provides practical tools for creating and maintaining boundaries in various aspects of life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The pursuit of work-life balance is a myth</li><li>Establishing boundaries is essential for well-being and performance at work</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Myth of Work-Life Balance</li><li>06:19 Time Boundaries</li><li>12:40 Tools for Creating Boundaries</li></ul>no00:15:0514Work-life Boundary Myth! Create Boundaries!full<![CDATA["Dr. Cheyenne Bryant" The Truth About Coaching and Therapy: What You Need to Know]]>Summary

This episode clarifies the differences between coaching and therapy, emphasizing the importance of credentials, transparency, and consumer awareness in mental health and personal development fields.

Keywords

coaching, therapy, mental health, credentials, licensed counselor, PhD, consumer awareness, mental health coaching, professional ethics

]]>9029649a-029c-4223-ac5f-a9bba12724c7Sun, 17 May 2026 19:42:11 GMT<p>Summary</p><p>This episode clarifies the differences between coaching and therapy, emphasizing the importance of credentials, transparency, and consumer awareness in mental health and personal development fields.</p><p></p><p>Keywords</p><p>coaching, therapy, mental health, credentials, licensed counselor, PhD, consumer awareness, mental health coaching, professional ethics</p><p></p>no00:07:2113"Dr. Cheyenne Bryant" The Truth About Coaching and Therapy: What You Need to Knowfull<![CDATA[Stop Running: The Power of Standing Your Ground (CLL S1 E2)]]>In this episode, Dr. Pamela Adkins discusses the importance of standing your ground in a toxic workplace, drawing parallels to a childhood experience with a dog. She provides tools and strategies for Black and Brown women to navigate professional challenges and emphasizes the need for radical acceptance and confidence.

Takeaways

  • Observer technique for cognitive diffusion
  • Box breathing for nervous system reset
  • Radical acceptance and confidence in the calm
  • Documentation and evidence preservation for standing your ground

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Tired Moment
  • 06:55 Confidence in the Calm
]]>2e85d764-dbb7-4eed-be3b-c1d8f6ebca17Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:09:52 GMT<p>In this episode, Dr. Pamela Adkins discusses the importance of standing your ground in a toxic workplace, drawing parallels to a childhood experience with a dog. She provides tools and strategies for Black and Brown women to navigate professional challenges and emphasizes the need for radical acceptance and confidence.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Observer technique for cognitive diffusion</li><li>Box breathing for nervous system reset</li><li>Radical acceptance and confidence in the calm</li><li>Documentation and evidence preservation for standing your ground</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Tired Moment</li><li>06:55 Confidence in the Calm</li></ul>no00:09:5212Stop Running: The Power of Standing Your Ground (CLL S1 E2)full<![CDATA[The Beginning of the week reset- Meditation]]>A guided meditation to reclaim joy and set non-negotiable boundaries for self-compassion and rest.

Takeaways

  • Reclaiming joy through self-compassion
  • Setting non-negotiable boundaries

Chapters

  • 00:00 Reclaiming Joy and Peace
]]>3bdf68d3-dc5b-416c-a2c7-a0e4a271be42Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:56:30 GMT<p>A guided meditation to reclaim joy and set non-negotiable boundaries for self-compassion and rest.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Reclaiming joy through self-compassion</li><li>Setting non-negotiable boundaries</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Reclaiming Joy and Peace</li></ul>no00:06:15The Beginning of the week reset- Meditationbonus<![CDATA[Empowering Meditation]]>The guided meditation focuses on reclaiming peace and strength, acknowledging resilience and self-validation, empowering with self-respect, affirmations, and self-control, and recognizing value and legacy.

Takeaways

  • Reclaim peace and strength
  • Empower with self-respect

Chapters

  • 00:00 Reclaiming Peace and Strength
]]>7a5c9f6e-c750-4d74-b5c4-52ef78642d8bTue, 21 Apr 2026 19:34:09 GMT<p>The guided meditation focuses on reclaiming peace and strength, acknowledging resilience and self-validation, empowering with self-respect, affirmations, and self-control, and recognizing value and legacy.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Reclaim peace and strength</li><li>Empower with self-respect</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Reclaiming Peace and Strength</li></ul>no00:06:53Empowering Meditationbonus<![CDATA[The Introduction]]>The first episode of Career, Life and Love introduces the host, Dr. Pamela Adkins, and her vision for the podcast. It aims to create a sanctuary for minority women, offering empowerment and a sense of community. The podcast focuses on three pillars: career, life, and love, with the goal of enriching and empowering the experiences of minority women, while also being inclusive of non-minority women.

Takeaways

  • Empowerment
  • Community

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
]]>67c63155-003d-43ff-a0a2-5cdfe5dd17a6Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:46:06 GMT<p>The first episode of Career, Life and Love introduces the host, Dr. Pamela Adkins, and her vision for the podcast. It aims to create a sanctuary for minority women, offering empowerment and a sense of community. The podcast focuses on three pillars: career, life, and love, with the goal of enriching and empowering the experiences of minority women, while also being inclusive of non-minority women.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Empowerment</li><li>Community</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast</li></ul>no00:07:2211The Introductionfull<![CDATA[Unsolicited Dating Thoughts From a Therapist]]>The conversation explores the excitement of starting a new relationship and the importance of differentiating between desire and the ability to provide. It also emphasizes the need to build realistic expectations and not put the partner on a pedestal prematurely.

Also, the importance of defining what a "provider" means for you.

Takeaways

  • Excitement of starting a new relationship
  • Differentiating between desire and ability to provide

Chapters

  • 00:00 Excitement of Starting a New Relationship
]]>1367b65c-ca43-4af7-b8d3-1edc3dfc4664Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:24:25 GMT<p>The conversation explores the excitement of starting a new relationship and the importance of differentiating between desire and the ability to provide. It also emphasizes the need to build realistic expectations and not put the partner on a pedestal prematurely.</p><p>Also, the importance of defining what a "provider" means for you.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Excitement of starting a new relationship</li><li>Differentiating between desire and ability to provide</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Excitement of Starting a New Relationship</li></ul>no00:02:46Unsolicited Dating Thoughts From a Therapistbonus<![CDATA[Toxic Workplace Meditation]]>The recording focuses on the practice of self-care and empowerment in the workplace through visualization, affirmations, and mental detachment from the work environment. It encourages individuals to take control of their mental and emotional well-being while at work, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and empowerment.

Takeaways

  • Self-care at work
  • Empowerment through visualization

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Visualization
]]>d96f2a4b-450f-4b82-99e1-20568a21f81bFri, 10 Apr 2026 00:28:10 GMT<p>The recording focuses on the practice of self-care and empowerment in the workplace through visualization, affirmations, and mental detachment from the work environment. It encourages individuals to take control of their mental and emotional well-being while at work, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and empowerment.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-care at work</li><li>Empowerment through visualization</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Visualization</li></ul>no00:05:15Toxic Workplace Meditationbonus