Life is full of ups and downs, and every day has a different challenge. When you are going through tough times it can be easy to feel defeated, stressed, and even feel like you can't keep going. However, these feelings are normal, and there is hope in feeling the way you do. It is important to take time for yourself during these times to prevent burnout because sometimes, all we need is a little break from everything else.

Join the conversation and learn how to adjust and handle life when it gets hard. Knowing these skills is important because things will happen as long as we are on this earth. We will face struggles, troubles and trials, but Ashley Jenkins joins us to share her wisdom on that. Ashley Jenkins is a therapist and life coach with 10 years of experience in the field of social work. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Social Work at Saginaw Valley State University and her Master’s of Social Work at Simmons University. She has expertise working with children, adolescents, families, and couples as a therapist. Ashley specializes in the area of trauma, adoption, and working with children/adults dealing with various behavioral difficulties or mental health challenges.

She is the proud owner of Influential Touch, LLC. Ashley refers to herself as “Your Neighborhood Hope Dealer!” Her passion for this work has led her to promote mental wellness, especially to black people. She desires to break the stigmas and myths that come with seeking mental health services. Her main objective is to see others Happy, Healthy and Humble enough to ask for help or help someone else on the journey to mental well-being!

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Key Highlights from the Show

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Ashley Jenkins

[03:07] What it really means to say “life is hard.”

[05:00] Why do some people face hardships in some things while others do not

[06:35] What makes people use their feelings as the basis of what they do 

[08:06] Does our current season in life affect how we respond to situations?

[12:52] How Ashley has been lately responding to life when it gets hard

[17:51] Is it good to lean on people to support you when life is hard?

[25:26] Uneasiness of saying life is hard while you know others are facing greater hardship

[28:55] What happens when we ignore things going on in our lives

[30:43] How partners get affected when things are hard in a relationship or marriage

[33:77] Ways people who love you can show up when life gets hard for you

[41:12] Ashley’s advice to anyone who feels life is hard and nobody cares about them

[43:55] Best ways to reach out and connect with Ashley

[44:44] Wrap up and end of the show 

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Ashley Jenkins

Instagram: @neighbourhoodhopedealer2022

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ashley.kogas/

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