Ears to the Ground

Hey loves after month facing this wild time, that is the pandemic we reflect on what we have learned during this time about ourselves (our new-found most hated word: ''vibes'' and Bernie is unsure if she believes in purpose), the world (why we are actively trying to unsubscribe to the capitalist and whitewashing ideas we have been fed, Sandra drops some knowledge about Africain history) and our craft (what is it like to b a black creative and what are some of the internal conversations we have in intersection with our multidimensional identities) __________ Be sure to do all the things - subscribe, give us a review and tell a friend to tell a friend. __________ Keep up with me the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ Keep up with me the us Bernie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Sandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nejeart/ __________ Love over fear, always

Welcome to Ears to the Ground Podcast.  __________ Be sure to show love by sharing and leaving a review ;) __________ Keep up with me the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ Keep up with me the us Bernie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Sandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nejeart/ __________ Love over fear, always!

Ears to the ground - Episode 12 Hey, y'all it has been a min, I wanted to just give you guys a life update about the things that have been going on and I just ended up talking about self-doubt, validation and just my overall struggles of being a creative and I threw some encouraging words about being a content creator. So this episode was truly a trip. I hope you guys enjoy it! __________ Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ French4Gracious: https://www.instagram.com/french4gracious/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

Ears to the ground - Episode 11 In this episode Rushama and I discuss the impact of Toxic positive culture in our lives, we dive into the role social media plays in the perpetuation of this idea that we should be happy all the time even if we are going through things and the sigma of related to therapy. (Trigger warning - there is mention of mental health topics, such as depression, anxiety and self-harm).  ___ Keep up Rushama:  https://www.instagram.com/becomingbordeaux/ Blog: https://becomingbordeaux.com/ Keep up with me: Insta: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee FB: https://www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Insta: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ FB: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ ___ Instagram pages recommended by Bernie  Phycologist (Healing + Consciousness) https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/ Psychotherapist (Awareness + Online therapy) (https://www.instagram.com/millennial.therapist/ Therapist (Relationships + Inner child) https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/ Relationship coach (Relationship skills + healthy boundary building) https://www.instagram.com/silvykhoucasian/  Clinical Counsellor and Trauma Therapist https://www.instagram.com/jordanpickellcounselling/ ___ Mental Health Ressources (Ottawa) Bilingual services available for any gender or age,  they offer counselling sessions with trained professionals. : https://cfsottawa.ca/home/?fbclid=IwAR0G_J1SWUhsYCJX9ND5PomjAIf2HNRHUiYwwFbUi_vIVRTr4vp5gSQ2fjw  Mental Help crisis line - Anonymous, Billingual & there is no pressure to speak, it can help if you just need to feel someone's presence: 1 (866) 996-0991  UOttawa mental health services: https://www.uottawa.ca/health/services/mental-health Carleton University counselling services https://carleton.ca/health/counselling-services/ Algonquin College counselling services: https://www.algonquincollege.com/counselling/ Mental Health Services available at Royal Hospital, Montfort - Everything at the hospital is covered by OHIP *I have a word limit on here so do your googles for more resources* --- If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

 Ears to the ground - Episode 10 So I never really wanted to be the one to talk about the social media... because ''it's above me now''. But recently my Instagram tl has been filled with people pointing the finger at Instagram for causing their insecurities and I just wanted to challenge that thought and hopefully offer some tips on how to make Instagram an healthier place! I hope you guy enjoy it!  __________  Shout out out too my girl for inspiring me to have this conversation ( https://www.instagram.com/ali.tadiwa/ ) Keep up with me:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/  Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/  Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/  __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

Ears to the ground - Episode 9 We are talking about mental health and depression and how it is affecting me at the moment. There is a lot I haven't mentioned about what I have been feelingdoing but I wanted to just be honest and just share this. I'm nit used to putting myself on the spot like this but here we are (Be nice lol).  __________  Keep up with me:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/  Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/  Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/  __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

 Ears to the ground - Episode 8 In this episode we discuss why we believe that men can't fathom the idea of womanhood without the umbrella of their manhood, we discuss how women have been socialized and condition to cater to men. We discussed relationships with men and women, in friendship and why we don't care for compliments. This is a juicy conversation based on all of our own personal experiences.  __________  Keep up with Nat:  https://www.instagram.com/_.nttph_ Keep up with me:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/  Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/  Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/  __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

Ears to the ground - Episode 7 This is an old episode that was recorded right before I took my long break, Sandra and I discussed friendships between man and woman, the No-No's of dating, adult friendships, attachment issues (Sandra dragged me and left me speechless) and more! __________  Keep up with Sandra:  Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/nejenje_/ Art page: www.instagram.com/nejeart/ Keep up with me:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/  Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/  Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/  __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

Ears to the ground - Episode 6 After watching the second season of ''She's gotta have it'' (I HIGHLY recommend this show especially for black woman), I finally have been giving the verbiage, the vocabulary to express something that has been going on with me for maybe 2+ years now and that is; Serving your True Self with Individuating.  Let's continue this conversation! __________ Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

 Ears to the ground - Episode 5 Nat and I talk about cheating, waiting on a partner to get their shit together, self-preservation in a relationship and is giving ultimatums to a partner, manipulative. Let us know your thoughts and let's continue this conversation! __________ Keep up with Nat: https://www.instagram.com/_.nttph_/  Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

 Ears to the ground - Episode 2 Today Sandra and I question the reason why Black Love is so important in our community and is trauma encoded in your DNA? __________ Keep up with Sandra: Instagram: www.instagram.com/nejenje_/ Art page: www.instagram.com/nejeart/ Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

 Ears to the ground - Episode 4 Today, for the first time ever I get to speak with the beautiful Nagad. We talk about love, life, spirituality and what that all means! Let us know your thoughts and let's continue this conversation! __________ Keep up with Nagad: www.instagram.com/nagadofearth/ Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

 Ears to the ground - Episode 3 Today my good friend, Kim and I dive into the basics of communication, what are some of the things we need to work on? What are the things we are good at? And why is communication so important in relationships and most importantly how can we communicate with ourselves better? Let us know your thoughts and let's continue this conversation! __________ Keep up with Kim: www.instagram.com/xctkp/ Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

Ears to the ground - Episode 4 Today, for the first time ever I get to speak with the beautiful Nagad. We talk about love, life, spirituality and what that all means! Let us know your thoughts and let's continue this conversation! __________ Keep up with Nagad: https://www.instagram.com/nagadofearth/ Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

Ears to the ground - Episode 3 Today my good friend, Kim and I dive into the basics of communication, what are some of the things we need to work on? What are the things we are good at? And why is communication so important in relationships and most importantly how can we communicate with ourselves better? Let us know your thoughts and let's continue this conversation! __________ Keep up with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/xctkp/ Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

Ears to the ground - Episode 2 Today Sandra and I question the reason why Black Love is so important in our community and is trauma encoded in your DNA? __________ Keep up with Sandra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nejenje_/ Art page: https://www.instagram.com/nejeart/ Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!

 Ears to the ground - Episode 1 This is my very first podcast episode, spoke what's on my heart and it was all about self-love  Let me know your thoughts and let's continue this conversation! __________ Keep up with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingberniee/ Twitter: twitter.com/kingberniee Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingberniee/ Blog: www.kingberniee.com/ Keep up with the podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/earstothegroundpodcast/ __________ If you are reading this far just know that you are loved!