When is it the right time to take a step back? In the final episode of Season 2, I’m diving into why I’m taking a step back from the podcast. I share with you the good, the bad and the realizations that have led me to this difficult decision and where I'll be going from here. Oh, and I let you in on the best piece of advice I can give you if you are experiencing any anxiety or depression! Connect with me (@leslyefl) on social media ..read more

Has trauma impacted your faith? Trauma has the ability to make you lose track of both your faith and your perception of God. But when you start to heal your trauma you can start to find the strength in your faith again. So join me today as I dive deeper into all things trauma and faith!  Don’t forget, there will be a Q & A episode next week to wrap up season 2 of the Mental Detox Podcast! If you have a question you’d like me to answer around trauma, send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram. (@leslyefl  ..read more

Time heals all wounds. Or does it? It is not actually time but the work that we do during that time that helps us heal our trauma. Today, I’m talking about what healing trauma actually looks like and the steps you can take to start your healing today! Don’t forget, I’ll be doing a Q &A session at the end of the month on the podcast. DM me any questions you might have over at @leslyefl on Instagram or Leslye Flores on Facebook ..read more

We all have that one person who leaves us in a worse mood after we see them. So what can we do about it? Today, I share how you can deal with the toxic people in your life. I talk more about: The bigger issue with toxic people Learning when to walk away The biggest gift you can give someone with toxic behaviors What to do if you’re the toxic person And so much more! Don’t forget, if you have a question around a topic I’ve talked about this season send me a message on Facebook or Instagram. I’ll be doing a Q & A at the end of the season where I’ll be answering all of your questions.  ..read more

Your brain is constantly alerting you to danger just like a smoke detector alerts you to a fire. But sometimes your brain starts going off like a smoke detector even when there is no danger around. This can be due to trauma triggers that you aren’t even aware of. Today, I’m sharing why this happens and what you can do to turn off the smoke detector in your brain. Here are a few highlights: The part of the brain that acts as the smoke detector How your brain is constantly reacting towards the clues around you to keep you safe The secret weapon to turning off the smoke detector in your brain C ..read more

You're it. You’re in charge. You have the responsibility to create a safe and healing space for members of your family. You can lead the charge in finding peace and breaking the generational trauma within your family. In today’s episode I’m diving into what generational trauma actually is, how it is passed from generation to generation, why families avoid dealing with it and what YOU can do starting today to break it! So grab your headphones and take a listen! Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/leslyefl ..read more

After a bad breakup, do you start to question everything about a potential mate? Maybe you think that he’s not funny enough, or attractive enough or maybe he’s even too nice! All of this can be caused by relationship anxiety. Today, I’m talking about how you can develop relationship anxiety after a breakup and how it can impact any future relationship. Here are some highlights: Driving away potential mates because your defense mechanisms are activated Red flags vs. relationship anxiety What it can mean when you ask yourself certain questions about a potential mate Why you need to stop cosign ..read more

Are you constantly trying to please other people? Or feel like you always need to be prepared for anything? If so, then you might be a perfectionist! While sometimes perfectionism isn’t a bad thing, it is a type of anxiety. Join me today as I share what perfectionism really is, the type of anxiety it is and what you can do to move past it! Connect with me: @leslyefl ..read more

Just think positive. Everything happens for a reason. This is a positive vibes only zone. I know you’ve heard at least one of these statements before when going through a difficult time. But did you know they can cause issues of their own? Today, I’m breaking down how toxic positivity can affect you and your trauma. Connect with me: @leslyefl ..read more

Our reality can become off after we experience a trauma. We start to notice every little detail around us so that we don’t experience the trauma again. By doing this, we affect the way we think. Today, I’m talking all about the different effects trauma can have on the way you think and what you can do to start to move past it. I talk more on: The top 3 cognitive filters you might be using in your everyday life Two things that are key to managing your mental health How trauma is like a 3D movie Steps you can take to start to see and think more clearly And so much more! Connect with me: @lesl ..read more