Women’s Digital Health Podcast: Leveraging Technology and Coaching

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Women's Digital Health podcast, hosted by Dr. Brandi Sinkfield, for a candid conversation about the intersection of technology and coaching for emotional wellness, especially as it pertains to women. Together, we explored how technology, such as mental health apps, can significantly enrich the client experience between coaching sessions.

Dr. Sinkfield, a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist with over 10 years of experience, uses her podcast to explore innovative digital health solutions addressing mental health, fertility, sexual health, weight loss, and more.

You Can Have a Different Story

"What if I told you, you could tell yourself a different story about your past? One that embraces challenges, but restores joy and heals." - Dr. Brandi Sinkfield

Our discussion focused on challenging old stories and beliefs to align with who you truly are today. We shared tools to help transform your midlife story. In this episode, you'll learn about:

• The Adult Chair® Model: Discover the three phases—The Child Chair, The Adolescent Chair, and The Adult Chair—and how understanding these can help you reshape your life narrative.

• The Power of Technology in Mental Wellness: Learn how technology can enhance well-being and provide invaluable resources for clients to use between coaching sessions.

• Staying Present in Overwhelming Times: Find out the first step to take to stay present and address overwhelming emotions effectively.

• Impact of Generational Patterns: Understand how generational patterns influence mental and emotional health and ways to navigate these influences.

Throughout the episode, I shared insights on how technology can enhance the coaching experience, making mental health support more accessible and effective. I encouraged listeners to take small steps, like a minute of deep breathing, to start changing their life and legacy.

Technology enhances access to mental health resources, making it easier for clients to utilize apps, online resources, and telehealth services at their convenience. This accessibility facilitates prioritizing mental well-being between coaching sessions.

By leveraging technology, clients can maintain continuity of care and stay connected with their coach even outside face-to-face sessions. This ongoing support aids in sustaining motivation, tracking progress, and implementing strategies learned during coaching sessions.

Integrating technology into coaching practices provides a comprehensive approach to emotional wellness and self-development. It equips clients with additional tools, support, and resources to enhance their personal growth journey and sustain progress between coaching sessions.

In this episode, we cover:
[00:01:05] Reshaping your life story.

[00:07:30] Overcoming societal expectations.

[00:10:48] The Adult Chair® Model.

[00:12:29] Emotional development in adolescence.

[00:17:37] Chairs model for self-discovery.

[00:21:40] Coming into the present moment.

[00:25:29] Mental health in communities of color.

[00:30:38] Slowing down for self-care.

[00:32:25] Virtual sessions for client connection.

[00:37:47] The power of storytelling.

[00:39:01] Medical advice disclaimer.

Quotes:

"What if I told you, you could tell yourself a different story about your past? One that embraces challenges, but restores joy and heals." - Dr. Brandi Sinkfield

"I need you to meet me where I'm at. And I need you to help me walk through this journey, answering some questions that I sometimes don't know if this is the right or wrong answer." - Dr. Brandi Sinkfield

"I got to the top, and I was like, what is this? What? This is what they hyped me up about and said, this is the golden peak of where you're supposed to reach." - LaShonda Walker

"I think this is where my life is now asking me, you know, life was saying this isn't it anymore." - LaShonda Walker

"My parents were like, look, we ain't got time for all that crying. We ain’t got time for your feelings, girl." - LaShonda Walker

"So many of us are just playing characters that we picked up years ago." - LaShonda Walker

"It takes one person to change a legacy." - LaShonda Walker