“Bipolar is Not Who I Am. It is a Part of Me,” Explains Michael Wellington, Speaker and Founder of Birdies 4 Bipolar

“Bipolar disorder is like a rollercoaster and a subway. Bipolar will spin you through hoops and flips and then all of a sudden you are on a subway ride, just moving through the city.”

Mental WellnessSabriya CharlesNovember 14, 2019Birdies 4 BipolarwellnessComment

Guest Blog: A Narrative on Depression

Depression is a type of possession. It uses your body as a host for its destructive ways; parasitically feeding off any negative thoughts or feelings that enter your mind. It leaves you fighting for control of your own body, as it makes every decision for you.

Mental WellnessSabriya CharlesNovember 13, 2019wellnessComment

Suicide: A Pain That Never Leaves the Air and Follows Survivors Wherever They Go

A few stats that you must know. In 2017, suicide was the second leading cause of death in ages 10-34. It is the 10th leading cause of death overall. Suicide is 100% preventable. We need to radically change how we fight this fight.

Mental WellnessSabriya CharlesNovember 11, 20192019 Survivors Walkmental wellness, wellnessComment

We Are All Destined to Overcome, Just Ask Jada Brown

“No matter where you are in life, there is always a place for you to have a 180. If we could get to a place to say I am okay with being vulnerable, people can support each other. It is always better when you have us verses me.”

personal journeySabriya CharlesNovember 11, 2019personal journeyComment

“To Finance An Inauthentic Lifestyle Costs You Your Cell Tissue,” explains Kelsy Timas, CEO of Guiding Wellness and New Project Passport Partner

Project Passport CEO Sabriya Dobbins interviewed Kelsy Timas, business owner of 20+ years, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Yoga instructor, and wellness advocate on a beautiful October afternoon. Kelsy emphatically described her journey and vision of bringing wellness to the world.

Mental WellnessSabriya CharlesOctober 28, 2019Guiding Wellness InstitutewellnessComment

3 Reasons Why Kenya is the Perfect Place to Find Yourself

Only becoming independent in 1964, Kenya has endured the fight to maintain their identity for centuries. Somehow with tenacity and determination, the country has risen from the ashes to maintain its special culture and heritage. This place is perfect for self-discovery for many reasons but here are a few key ones below:

Travel WellSabriya CharlesOctober 24, 2019retreat, wellness Comments

The Role of Therapists? “We Have Knowledge that We Want to Give to You to Help You Be Whole,” says Janay Price, Owner of Premier Counseling, LLC

“It’s okay to not be okay! If you are not okay, it is okay to seek help. None of us are exempt. No one walking the earth is exempt from a mental health concern. Life is going to continue to happen and we want people to be equipped when it does,” Janay explains.

Mental WellnessSabriya CharlesOctober 21, 2019Premier Counseling, LLCwellnessComment

Why Have You Not “Given Birth” to Your Dreams?

Every single person is born pregnant…metaphorically speaking. Every single person is born pregnant with a dream. This dream is the tiniest of seeds and unlike a nine-month pregnancy, it takes years to grow.

Life InspirationSabriya CharlesOctober 17, 2019life, self help, self care, self discoveryComment

Travel Hacks 3.0: Traveling on a Budget

Do you want to travel and explore the world but don’t have the money? Without sounding too much like a commercial ad, what if I told you that it’s entirely possible? I’ll be the first person to say that the money myth surrounding travel seems to be the #1 reason why people stay home.

Hannah WhitesidesOctober 15, 2019how-toComment

I Too Experience Anxiety and Fear. You Are Not Alone.

Stress can absolutely suck the inspiration out of even the most creative people. Depression can take away the drive of the most motivated people. Anxiety can stop the most prolific speakers in their tracks. Burnout can ruin the most hardworking professionals in the industry.

Sabriya CharlesOctober 2, 2019wellness, mental wellness, retreatComment

"Just Go Try It," Says Thea Butler, World Traveler and Life Explorer

Thea Butler, however, chose a unique study abroad path that allowed her to visit Hawaii, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, Mauritius, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, and Portugal all in one semester. How? By sailing 26.245 land miles around the world through the Semester at Sea program.

personal journeyHannah WhitesidesSeptember 30, 2019personal journey, world travel, hannah interviewComment

Exploring the Struggles of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Mental Health Crisis

“Change is possible for people if they put in the work,” says Lethea (Le) Pittman, mental health social worker at Access Family Services of Elizabethtown, NC. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she works with people facing issues like depression, childhood trauma, psychosis, and substance abuse.

Mental WellnessSabriya CharlesSeptember 26, 2019Access Family Care Serviceswellness, mental wellnessComment

“The Stakes of the Mental Health Crisis is a Mental Health Crisis in Itself,” Triage Specialist, Camille Dukes Hester Explains

Currently working as a Therapeutic Triage Specialist at Alamance Regional Hospital of Burlington, NC, Camille Dukes Hester has seen it all. She is the woman who is there to support people when they are often at their lowest.

Mental WellnessSabriya CharlesSeptember 24, 2019Alamance Regional Hospitalmental wellness, wellnessComment

Mental Health is the Thread to Our Society and Former Therapist, Yazmin Coleman Explains Why

Yazmin Coleman never thought that she would end up in social work. Upon working in fields like dental health and office management, a college counselor opened the world of social work up to her and she never looked back.

Mental WellnessSabriya CharlesSeptember 23, 2019wellness, mental health Comments

Doing Exactly What You Fear is the Only Way Out

When you look up the word “fear” in the dictionary, it is defined as “an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.”

Life InspirationSabriya CharlesSeptember 17, 2019life, fear, overcomeComment

In Honor of Suicide Prevention Day and Those We Have Lost

In truth, suicide prevention should take place every single day. The fact that there is a day to bring awareness is so important, however the goal is creating a ripple effect where people think of one another every day. Suicide has become a rampant taker of lives that has no regard for age, ethnicity, economic status, or personality.

Mental WellnessSabriya CharlesSeptember 10, 2019mental health, depression, anxiety, mental illness, sadness, wellnessComment

10 Ways to Travel Well

Looking to incorporate wellness in your travel experience? Check out this read to learn 10 things to help you travel well.

Travel WellSabriya CharlesSeptember 5, 2019wellness, mental health, travel helpComment

Which One is Better: Wellness Travel Retreats Vs. Vacations

Wellness retreat…vacation, what is the difference? Is there one that is better than the other? Which one is best for you? Read to find out!

Sabriya CharlesAugust 27, 2019vacation, travel helpComment

We Are All Doing the Same Things in Different Ways: A Seasoned Traveler’s Perspective

Henry took one of the greatest leaps in his life by living in Germany as an exchange student for a year. Having a deeper perspective of the world around him has made him into the person he is today.