Stay Bright in the Midst of Chaos: How to Stay Regulated When Everyone Else Is Dysregulated

Keep Showing Up This Summer: Rest, Recovery & JoySummer is finally here, and after returning home to Los Angeles from a work trip, there's nothing that fills my cup more than walking my dog, Zoe, soaking up the sunshine, and feeling that creative energy come alive again. In this episode, I'm sharing why this season reminds me to keep showing up for myself but showing up doesn't always mean doing more. Sometimes it means resting, recovering, and honoring what your mind and body truly need. As a former college athlete and a Human Design Projector, I've learned that protecting my energy is what allows me to perform at my highest level, which is why I now limit my commercial acting and modeling auditions to just one focused hour a day instead of burning myself out. I also speak to the women, especially the mothers, who carry guilt for taking time for themselves, reminding you that asking for help, spending time in nature, and creating quiet moments isn't selfish; it's essential. We also talk about grief, resilience, why endings often become beautiful new beginnings, and how joy and play are some of the most healing things we can give ourselves. If this episode speaks to you, I'd love to hear from you send me a DM on Instagram. And as always, thank you for supporting the show and our sponsor, Tress Hats.00:00 Summer Solstice Vibes01:27 Why Showing Up Matters02:49 Rest Is Part of Work05:16 Support Yourself and Others08:33 Dreams Never Expire11:47 Forgive Yourself in Hard Seasons14:03 Endings and New Beginnings15:23 Play and Joy Frequency17:50 Rest When You’re Unsure18:28 Weekly Check Ins and Community19:16 Tress Hats

In this episode of Girl, We Got This, I share a powerful lesson from a recent three-day print campaign in New York City that reminded me how important it is to protect your peace when chaos is unfolding around you. What started as a last-minute production change quickly turned into a stressful situation on set when wardrobe selections were rejected, tensions rose, and one person's overwhelm began affecting the entire room. Instead of absorbing the energy, I chose to stay grounded through simple rituals, nervous system regulation practices, gratitude, and conscious observation.We dive into what it means to stay emotionally regulated when others are dysregulated, how to stop taking on other people's stress, and why protecting your energy is one of the greatest forms of self-responsibility. This conversation explores emotional intelligence, nervous system health, personal boundaries, workplace dynamics, mindfulness, self-awareness, and leadership through presence. If you've ever struggled with absorbing other people's moods, managing difficult personalities, or staying calm under pressure, this episode will remind you that someone else's overwhelm does not have to become your reality.In This Episode:Nervous system regulation tools that work in real lifeHow to protect your energy in stressful environmentsEmotional regulation and emotional intelligenceWorkplace stress, conflict, and difficult personalitiesThe difference between observing and absorbingWhy your mood impacts everyone around youAccountability, self-awareness, and personal responsibilityCreating peace in chaotic situationsTimestamps00:00 NYC Check-In00:13 Knicks and Brunson Tease00:43 Set Week Setup03:33 Styling Chaos Begins04:55 Dysregulation Spreads08:12 Protect Your Light11:11 Let People Be12:36 Bigger Than The Set15:30 Regulation Is Responsibility18:00 Closing Love

Welcome back to my Walk & Talk Series. Today, I’m sharing one of the biggest lessons life has taught me this year: when you change your environment, you change your life. As women, we often outgrow people, places, and versions of ourselves, and our growth requires us to be honest about what no longer feels aligned. I open up about leaving an East Side Los Angeles loft that no longer felt safe and moving into a nature-filled home near the ocean that I manifested through prayer, journaling, and faith. That shift didn’t just change where I lived, it improved my health, creativity, business, relationships, and overall joy. We talk about the power of creating a home that supports your well-being through feng shui, energy clearing, and intentional living, while remembering that our body is our first home and deserves nourishment, movement, rest, and gratitude.I also share a heartfelt conversation about protecting your energy and being intentional about who has access to you. Sometimes growth requires editing your circle, releasing one-sided relationships, and creating stronger boundaries with those who take more than they give. I share the spiritual practices that help me stay grounded, including: breathwork, meditation, visualization, prayer, journaling, sage, and palo Santo and why having a small circle of trusted people can be one of the greatest gifts you give yourself. If you're navigating a season of change, healing, or reinvention, I hope this episode feels like a walk with a trusted friend who reminds you that you are allowed to choose peace, protect your energy, and create a life that feels good from the inside out.

Thoughts on exploring the power of self-expression, helping you find your authentic voice and allowing you to let go of the need to prove your worth, because you never had to in the first place.

What up sis?! My dear sister sent me this message today; "You're Safe. It's Just Change," and I instantly started to cry. If there's one thing I've learned in this life, it's that change is constant. Change is hard and beautiful, soft and dark but it is what we need to propel us to the next version of who we want to become. In today's love letter I'm pouring all things change, adventure, and honoring your stillness. In the stillness is where you will find your answers sis. Girl, We Got THIS!Follow our journey on Girl, We Got This:Website: https://www.Girlwegotthis.coJoin our Love Letters: https://girlwegotthis.co/gwgt-newsletterFollow: https://instagram.com/girlwegotthis/Laticia: https://instagram.com/laticia.rolle/Watch on: https://www.youtube.com/@GIRLWEGOTTHIS

What up sis! Welcome back to our love letters series, a series where I pour into you. A series of love letters that will remind you of your power, your heart, and your beauty. Today's love letter is about honoring your needs through grief and loss. I share how a heartbreak ignited my summer of love, what I learned going through that grief and how listening to my needs brought me solo traveling and back to life. Stella got her groove back sis! Sometimes we all need a little healthy escape to remind us who we are...let's get into it. We got this!Follow our journey on Girl, We Got This:Website: https://www.Girlwegotthis.coJoin our Love Letters: https://girlwegotthis.co/gwgt-newsletterFollow: https://instagram.com/girlwegotthis/Laticia: https://instagram.com/laticia.rolle/Watch on: https://www.youtube.com/@GIRLWEGOTTHIS

What up, sis?! Meet the inspirational Bobby Kimbrough of The Prism Way. Growing up in Watts in a single-parent household, Bobby faced challenges with his abusive stepfather, leading him to the streets, gangs, and violence. He shares his struggles with emotional suppression and low self-esteem, masking his trauma and pain through violence. At a young age, Bobby found himself in prison facing a life sentence and hit rock bottom in solitary confinement. With his sister as his guiding light, Bobby was determined to change. He turned to God and internal work, building his self-esteem and learning the tools to let go and forgive. Forgiving his parents brought him peace. This episode is so powerful! There is power in prayer, and you can change your mindset. Come sit with us, sis—Bobby is so special. God's mercy and Bobby's journey of forgiveness will inspire you. Prism Way has changed Bobby's life, and I am so excited for you to hear his story.We are celebrating Men's Mental Health Month, and I’ve teamed up with @ThePrismWay to spotlight the powerful stories of men who have been incarcerated and are now rebuilding their lives.At The Prism Way, they passionately work to restore the full civil and human rights of justice-impacted individuals. They believe deeply in the inherent worth of every person and the potential for everyone to lead a meaningful life aligned with social, emotional, and spiritual values—especially when given the right resources.The Prism Way - A Path Towards Hope, Healing, and Restoration. Let’s dive in, sis!Follow our journey on Girl, We Got This:Website: https://www.Girlwegotthis.coJoin our Newsletter filled with Love Letters: https://girlwegotthis.co/gwgt-newsletterFollow: https://instagram.com/girlwegotthis/Laticia: https://instagram.com/laticia.rolle/Watch on: https://www.youtube.com/@GIRLWEGOTTHISPrism Way: https://instagram.com/theprismway/Website: https://www.theprismway.orgYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrismWay

What up, sis?! Meet the incredible barber and Prism Way inspiration, Boanergez Martinez. Growing up in Inglewood, Boanergez faced immense challenges as a young Hispanic man. With his father leaving the family when he was just five, Boanergez found safety and value in gang life, looking up to his older brother, who was deeply involved in gang activities.Despite feeling secure in that world, Boanergez’s life took a dark turn, facing 35 years to life in prison. Struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression, he made a powerful decision to change his life. In prison, he found sobriety, took accountability for his wrongs, and sought change by allowing God to guide him. With unshakable faith, Boanergez wrote down his desire for freedom and declared it daily, manifesting his release.Boanergez's story is a testament to the power of transformation and faith. Join us as we dive into his journey of redemption and resilience. Sit with us and be inspired, sis—Boanergez’s story proves that change is possible.We are celebrating Men's Mental Health Month, and I’ve teamed up with @ThePrismWay to spotlight the powerful stories of men who have been incarcerated and are now rebuilding their lives.At The Prism Way, they passionately work to restore the full civil and human rights of justice-impacted individuals. They believe deeply in the inherent worth of every person and the potential for everyone to lead a meaningful life aligned with social, emotional, and spiritual values—especially when given the right resources.The Prism Way - A Path Towards Hope, Healing, and Restoration. Let’s dive in, sis!Follow our journey on Girl, We Got This:Website: https://www.Girlwegotthis.coJoin our Newsletter filled with Love Letters: https://girlwegotthis.co/gwgt-newsletterFollow: https://instagram.com/girlwegotthis/Laticia: https://instagram.com/laticia.rolle/Watch on: https://www.youtube.com/@GIRLWEGOTTHISPrism Way :Prism Way: https://instagram.com/theprismway/Website: https://www.theprismway.orgYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrismWay

What up, sis?! Meet the incredible Ray Sheppard, the wise podcast host of The Prism Way. Ray had a normal childhood until his father lost his mother, and everything changed. At just 7 years old, Ray endured physical abuse from his father, his once-hero who became his biggest enemy. Struggling to cope, Ray turned to gangs and a life of crime, entering the juvenile system at 13 and eventually landing in prison.Ray's trauma led him to live a fear-based life, feeling unloved, with low self-esteem and self-worth. Sentenced to life in prison, Ray's journey took a transformative turn, prison changed his life. Education changed his life. It was there he discovered his truths, learned to cope with his pain, and found the strength to forgive his father. Ray was released two years ago, and seeing him walk in his purpose and paying it forward it inspiring.. I pray you sit with us and feel the power of this man's genuine mind, heart, and journey. Don't Judge a Book by its Cover. Ray's story changed my life—come sit with us and let it change yours too.June is Men's Mental Health Month, and I’ve teamed up with @ThePrismWay to spotlight the powerful stories of men who have been incarcerated and are now rebuilding their lives.At The Prism Way, they passionately work to restore the full civil and human rights of justice-impacted individuals. They believe deeply in the inherent worth of every person and the potential for everyone to lead a meaningful life aligned with social, emotional, and spiritual values—especially when given the right resources.The Prism Way - A Path Towards Hope, Healing, and Restoration. Let’s dive in, sis!Follow our journey on Girl, We Got This:Website: https://www.Girlwegotthis.coJoin our Newsletter filled with Love Letters: https://girlwegotthis.co/gwgt-newsletterFollow: https://instagram.com/girlwegotthis/Laticia: https://instagram.com/laticia.rolle/Watch on: https://www.youtube.com/@GIRLWEGOTTHISPrism Way :Ray: https://instagram.com/Ray_Ray_SheppardPrism Way: https://instagram.com/theprismway/Website: https://www.theprismway.orgYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrismWay

What up sis?! Get ready for a truly transformative in honor of Men's Mental Health. Meet Frederick Griffin, a crucial part in @ThePrismWay helping justice-impacted individuals heal, a free man who once faced 30 years of prison sentence at the age of 17. Fred's journey from growing up in Watts, CA, in a single-parent home, enduring neglect and sexual abuse, to creating a mask for survival, is nothing short of powerful. He opens up about the shame and anger that led him into gang life, and how a life sentence at 16 in prison became a turning point for his transformation. We'll dive deep into his experiences with inner child healing, dissociation, destructive entitlement, and criminal thinking, and how he overcame it all through mental empowerment. Fred's story is a testament to God, community, resilience and redemption, and it's one that has changed my life. I pray you sit with us and feel the power of this incredible journey. June is Men's Mental Health Month, and I’ve teamed up with @ThePrismWay to spotlight the powerful stories of men who have been incarcerated and are now rebuilding their lives.At The Prism Way, they passionately work to restore the full civil and human rights of justice-impacted individuals. They believe deeply in the inherent worth of every person and the potential for everyone to lead a meaningful life aligned with social, emotional, and spiritual values—especially when given the right resources.The Prism Way - A Path Towards Hope, Healing, and Restoration. Let’s dive in, sis!Follow our journey on Girl, We Got This:Website: https://www.Girlwegotthis.coJoin our Newsletter filled with Love Letters: https://girlwegotthis.co/gwgt-newsletterFollow: https://instagram.com/girlwegotthis/Laticia: https://instagram.com/laticia.rolle/Watch on: https://www.youtube.com/@GIRLWEGOTTHISPrism Way :https://instagram.com/laticia.rolle/theprismway/https://www.theprismway.orghttps://www.youtube.com/@ThePrismWay