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.
Join us for an inspiring, empowering recording designed for minority women ready to embrace their strength and set boundaries. This session begins with a grounding breath exercise that calms the mind and lays the foundation for a powerful journey of self-awareness.
Throughout the recording, you'll discover the transformative power of recognizing 'no' as a complete sentence—a vital skill in creating and maintaining healthy boundaries. The speaker passionately encourages you to step into your confidence, reminding you that your voice matters and deserves to be heard.
You’ll learn how to use your breath to solidify your newfound confidence and visualize yourself stepping into your power. With practical tips and uplifting insights, this is not just a session; it's a movement toward self-empowerment and self-love.
Takeaways include:
- Embrace your empowerment
- Master the art of setting boundaries
Chapters include:
- 00:00 Grounding Breath
- 01:26 No is a Complete Sentence
- 02:12 Embracing Confidence and Boundaries
- 02:34 Locking in Confidence with Breath
- 04:17 Visualizing and Stepping into Power
Step into your truth and join a community of resilient women ready to uplift one another. It's time to reclaim your voice and power—let's embark on this journey together!
21 May 2026
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
19 May 2026
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
19 May 2026
When work never ends
Work Never Ends...
17 May 2026
"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
28 Apr 2026
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
27 Apr 2026
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
21 Apr 2026
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
15 Apr 2026
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
10 Apr 2026
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
10 Apr 2026
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
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