The Passionate Stewardship with Dr. Cherie: A Radical Self-Care Podcast for Helping Professionals

58: Taking My Own Advice and Prioritizing Radical Self-Care

It's been an incredible 14 months of podcasting, and I am so proud of the work we have done here so far. In the spirit of taking my own advice, there are things in my own

57: The Power of Rest and Downtime: Exploring the benefits of rest and downtime for professional success

Rest and downtime are important for professional success, well-being, and preventing burnout. Dr. Cherie discusses how prioritizing rest through various means like medita

56: Holistic Time Management: Exploring strategies for managing time in a way that prioritizes Radical Self-care

In this episode, Dr. Cherie explores strategies for managing time in a way that prioritizes self-care, including tips for avoiding burnout and maintaining a healthy work-

55: The Art of Saying No

This week, Dr. Cherie is discussing the power of saying no and the impact it can have on your personal life, including tips for gracefully declining requests and managing

54: Creating and Embracing Boundaries in the Workplace

In this episode, Dr. Cherie discusses the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries in human service work through setting clear policies and procedures, train

53: What is Radical Professional Self-Care? Maintaining Wellness in the Workplace

This month, Dr. Cherie is talking about radical professional self-care and how this contributes to your overall well-being. Resources The Secret Thoughts of Successful

52: Radical Self-Care is also Community and Collective Care: The intersection of individual and collective well-being and engaging in community care as a form of self-care

Have you ever considered the intersection of individual and collective well-being? In this episode, Dr. Cherie is exploring the concept that engaging in community care is

51: Personal Development is Radical Self-Care: Continuous learning and growth for self-care and setting and achieving personal goals

This week, Dr. Cherie is discussing the importance of radical self-care for human service professionals through continuous learning, personal development, goal setting an

50: Resilience and Coping Strategies: Building resilience through self-care and coping with challenges in a healthy way

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges, adapt to adversity and grow stronger in the face of difficulties. And of course, these are things that will grow

49: Introduction to Radical Self-Care: Defining radical self-care and differentiating it from conventional self-care practices

In this episode, we're diving deep into the topic of radical self-care, especially for my fellow human service professionals out there. As we all know, this work can be d

BONUS REPLAY: Myth or Real Talk: The Truth About Human Trafficking

In this episode, Dr. Cherie is exploring myths and real talk about human trafficking. Remember, even after Human Trafficking Prevention Month ends, the work never stops.

BONUS REPLAY: Human Trafficking Prevention & Modern-Day Slavery

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, so for the next few weeks, we'll be talking about joining the fight and spreading awareness of human trafficking, slave lab

BONUS REPLAY: The History of Black History Month

Have you ever wondered why February, the shortest month of the year, is the month we celebrate Black History Month? Well, research shows historical significance around wh

BONUS REPLAY: Educating the Community about Human Trafficking with guest Melinda Sampson

Today's episode is an interview with Melinda Sampson, Community Outreach Coordinator with NC Stop Human Trafficking. She's sharing insights into the problem of human traf

48: Building a Culture of Resilience and Support in Non-Profit Organizations

We've talked about how to build resilience within your non-profit organization on this podcast over the last few weeks. In this episode, Dr. Cherie is going even deeper o

47: Resilience-Building Practices for Community-Based Non-Profit Organizations

Last week, Dr. Cherie explored the concept of resilience, because she's decided this is a major theme she is carrying with her into her vision for 2024. In this episode,

46: Reflections, Resilience, and Adaptability for Human Services Professionals

This time of year is perfect for reflecting and setting goals and visions for ourselves for the upcoming year. Dr. Cherie is taking some time in this episode to reflect o

45: Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How Abusers Gain Power and Control & How to Support Survivors

It's our final episode of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Dr. Cherie is further explaining the Power and Control Wheel and some of the remaining components and tac

44: Domestic Violence Survivor Services at Wesley Shelter, Inc

In this episode, Dr. Cherie has invited three special guests: some of the amazing women she works with at Wesley Shelter, who are lending their voices and expertise to th

43: Types of Abuse and the Power and Control Wheel

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, today's episode is about different types of abuse and where they fall on the Power and Control Wheel. Domestic Violence can