In this episode of My Talents in Action, we explore the key differences between coaching and therapy, and how to choose the support that fits your current season. Erica explains how coaching focuses on forward momentum, goals, clarity, and accountability, while therapy centers on healing, emotional processing, and mental health support. You will learn when coaching can help you move from stuck to aligned, and when therapy is the safer choice for working through anxiety, trauma, grief, or overwhelming emotions. This episode reminds you that growth is not one size fits all, and it is okay to use both at different times. The right support helps you thrive.

In this episode of My Talents in Action, we explore how to recognize toxic relationships before they drain your confidence and disconnect you from yourself. Erica explains why toxicity is about patterns, not one bad moment, and how criticism, manipulation, guilt, control, and lack of accountability slowly create emotional harm. You will learn how to check in with how you feel after interactions, set boundaries without guilt, and notice pushback as a sign the boundary was needed. This episode also highlights the value of support, self care, and therapy when the impact runs deep. Choosing distance is not cruelty, it is self respect, peace, and healing.

In this episode of My Talents in Action, we explore how budgeting becomes a real path to financial freedom, not by getting rich fast, but by telling your money where to go. Erica breaks down how clarity turns money stress into confidence, starting with knowing what comes in, what goes out, and what matters most to you. You will learn how to set goals, build a realistic budget, track spending without guilt, and adjust as life changes. This episode also covers emergency funds, debt plans, and simple automation that makes consistency easier. Budgeting is not restriction, it is permission to spend with purpose, stability, and peace.

In this episode of My Talents in Action, we explore how building digital awareness helps you stay safe online and protect your identity with confidence. Erica breaks down common scams like phishing, fake listings, and urgent tech support tricks, and shows how to spot red flags before you get pulled in. You will learn why verifying requests, researching sellers, and slowing down when messages feel urgent can prevent costly mistakes. This episode also covers strong passwords, two factor authentication, safer online shopping habits, and smart choices around public Wi Fi. Staying safe is not about fear, it is about empowerment, awareness, and small habits that protect you every day.

In this episode of My Talents in Action, we explore how recognizing and developing your natural talents can bring clarity, confidence, and a more fulfilling life. Erica explains how strengths often hide in plain sight, in what energizes you, what feels effortless, and what people consistently appreciate about you. You will learn how self awareness, reflection, feedback, and noticing flow can reveal your true strengths, and how developing them through practice, challenge, and support turns potential into impact. This episode shows how aligning your career, relationships, and daily choices with your talents reduces stress and increases meaning. You are not lost, you are becoming aligned with who you are meant to be.

In this episode of My Talents in Action, we explore how strengthening empathy can transform every relationship in your life. Erica breaks down empathy into awareness, active listening, presence, perspective taking, and compassionate action, and shows why listening to understand matters more than listening to respond. You will learn how small shifts, like putting distractions down, reflecting back what you heard, and asking curious questions, create trust and emotional safety. This episode also highlights emotional awareness, bias checking, and kind communication as skills you can practice daily. Empathy is not a personality trait, it is a habit that deepens connection, reduces conflict, and helps people feel truly seen.

In this episode of My Talents in Action, we explore why the holiday season naturally boosts your mood and how your brain is wired to experience more joy during this time of year. Erica explains how rituals, nostalgia, connection, generosity, and sensory experiences activate happiness and meaning. You will learn why holiday traditions feel comforting, how anticipation and shared moments strengthen well being, and why these feelings are not accidental. This episode shows that holiday joy does not have to be seasonal. With small rituals, gratitude, and intentional connection, you can carry that warmth and clarity into everyday life, long after the season ends.

In this episode of My Talents in Action, we explore how building healthy relationships begins with understanding yourself first. Erica explains why strong connections are rooted in communication, trust, respect, and empathy, and how these skills can be developed with intention. You will learn how self awareness, clear boundaries, and emotional intelligence help relationships feel supportive instead of draining. This episode shows that healthy relationships are not about perfection or fixing others, they are about mutual growth, honest connection, and shared effort. When you nurture relationships with care and clarity, they become a powerful source of happiness, stability, and belonging in your life.