Coffee Break with Fatima, Grace, and Liz

About Coffee Break with Fatima, Grace, and Liz

Do you seek a deeper understanding of yourself and others? Join us as we explore the power of authentic relationships, personal growth, and community. With candid conversations and actionable solutions to help you grow, find belonging, and live with purpose.

Publisher

The Nexus Experience

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2024

Latest episode

20 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Aug 2025

   The Unspoken Grief of Life's Transitions with Susanna Spiccia

   In this episode of Coffee Break, we discuss the complex and often unspoken realms of grief, identity, and the transitions that shape our lives. Join us as our hosts reunite with longtime friend and guest, Susanna Spiccia, to explore her personal journey through grieving life's changes, from professional shifts to personal relationships. Susanna shares how acknowledging pain, embracing curiosity, and intentionally seeking discomfort have all contributed to her resilience and personal growth. From heartfelt conversations about the impact of modern technology on our mental health to the significance of slowing down and living in the moment, this episode offers profound insights into the narratives we carry and the ways in which we can rewrite them. Whether you're navigating your own transitions or seeking to understand the quieter grief that accompanies change, this conversation will resonate and inspire you. Chapters: 00:00 Start 03:53 Exploring the Concept of Grief 06:53 Navigating Personal Narratives and Emotional Awareness 12:14 Balancing Empathy and Personal Boundaries 13:17 The Impact of Technology on Emotional Well-being 18:24 Struggles with Identity and Professional Transitions 24:14 Finding Balance and Embracing Change 29:35 The Healing Power of Art and Movement 30:45 Living Authentically and Letting Go of Labels 42:17 The Continuous Journey of Grief and Self-Discovery 44:09 Embracing and Releasing Heaviness 45:23 Connecting with Kids 48:50 Navigating Disorientation and New Experiences 55:04 Singleness and Self-Discovery 01:02:30 The Power of Skipping and Creative Expression 01:11:57 Grieving Friendships and Seeking Healing 01:25:58 Exploring Collective Growth and Human Similarities 01:26:58 Navigating Conflict and Connection in the Digital Age 01:27:33 The Impact of Technology on Human Interaction 01:29:56 The Role of Water and Interconnectedness 01:34:37 The Burden of Societal Expectations and Materialism 01:37:10 The Influence of Social Media on Creativity and Grief 01:51:02 Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energies 02:06:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Realignment 02:10:09 Final Encouragements -- Follow us @insidecoffeebreak. Enjoy. -- Just as the musical artist Pitbull so poignantly sang about his origins, "I was born in a flame," so was Susanna Spiccia. An Italian-American originally from Florida, raised mostly in Georgia, Susanna moves through life with unmistakable intensity—visible in her purposeful stride and expressive eyebrows. Her gift lies in helping humans believe in our innate creativity, trusting in our revolutionary ability to transform…transform…transform. ⇐ (periods are just tiny portal black hole openings to change) In 2014, she founded the nonprofit RE:IMAGINE/ATL to give young people space to connect from different backgrounds and storytell together. Go Kids, Go! These days, Susanna spends her time with the people she loves—drawing, working, skipping, sauna-ing, and dreaming up ways to partner with nature’s intelligence to help herself & humanity to remember the magic that we truly are.

2. 

   7 Aug 2025

   The Story Our Minds Tell Us: Rewiring Thoughts and Reclaiming the Self with Dr. Tahilia Rebello

   In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Tahilia Rebello, neuroscientist, Chief Scientific Officer of mental health nonprofit One Mind, and Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Columbia University. Tahilia shares her journey navigating mental health from not only a personal but also a community and global perspective. We explore: • How early-life experiences and the environments we grow up in shape the personal narratives we carry into adulthood • How early-life experiences play a role in shaping our emotional blueprint and why early relational experiences matter so much for long-term mental health • Why change, especially deep emotional change, can be challenging without the right support structures • Tools to identify and "rewrite" the unhealthy stories we tell ourselves and design psychologically safe spaces in our lives • Why urban planning, climate justice, and community are critical to mental health. This conversation was incredibly powerful and a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how to best care for themselves, others, and our communities. Enjoy. -- Chapters: 00:00 Start 04:04 How Early Life Shapes Our Core Narratives 13:57 Epigenetics: Inheriting Stories Biologically 18:48 A "Tourist" Identity 24:02 Digital Age & Narrative Formation 31:07 Challenging and Rewriting Our Stories 47:22 Psychological Safety: Key to Healthy Development 57:31 Systems Thinking: Mental Health Beyond the Individual 01:06:31 One Mind’s Ecosystem Approach 01:28:31 Cross-Cultural Insights 01:40:50 Hope and Future Vision

3. 

   24 Jul 2025

   Stop hiding and start healing | with Atlanta Trainer and Kickboxing Coach, Derrick Washington

   Derrick Washington—Atlanta-based kickboxing coach, trainer, and founder of 301 Fitness, shares how addiction, shame, and isolation eroded his body, relationships, and spirit—and most importantly, how fitness became a path back to himself. We explore: The illusion of "fine" and why physical strength means nothing when we’re spiritually hollow, and how to recognize the disconnect How community, not willpower alone, is the antidote to hiding How to reclaim movement not for aesthetics, but as a dialogue between body, faith, and forgiveness The use of words as medicine and why intentional language rebuilds integrity from within This episode is for anyone who has ever armored themselves with achievement, numbed pain with productivity, or felt like a stranger in their own skin. Enjoy. 00:00:00 Start 00:01:26 Meet Derrick Washington 00:03:58 Fitness Origin Story 00:07:01 Spiritual Bankruptcy 00:13:23 Addiction & Rock Bottom 00:15:22 Rehab Revelation 00:19:26 Daughter's Diagnosis 00:25:51 Purpose Reborn 00:30:34 Atlanta Awakening 00:32:30 Coaching Through Empathy 00:45:01 The Non-Negotiable: Community 00:47:32 Words as Medicine 00:49:16 Fitness Misconceptions 00:51:18 Mind-Body Presence 01:01:04 Embracing Discomfort 01:02:50 Final Wisdom: You're Not Alone Follow us: @insidecoffeebreak -- Derrick Washington has dedicated his life to making fitness more accessible and enjoyable for others. As the Lead Trainer at Roundhouse Kickboxing based in Atlanta, Georgia, he offers personalized coaching that includes tailored workout plans, nutritional guidance, and ongoing support to help people achieve their fitness goals. Derrick empowers individuals to harness their inner strength and resilience through higher high energy workouts that combine strength training, cardio and martial arts techniques.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100

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Quality

12

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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