Cope Queens

"You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish. I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It’s their mistake, not my failing."– Richard P. Feynman

In episode 20,

"Race and racism is a reality that so many of us grow up learning to just deal with. But if we ever hope to move past it, it can't just be on people …

“I was actually manic a lot of the times that I would take on workloads, and I would say, ‘Yes, I can do this, I can do this, I can do this.’ I was …

"My alone feels so good, I'll only have you if you're sweeter than my solitude."– Warsan Shire

In episode 17, Wine Tears and Jellybeans, Elaina is …

"Positive feelings come from being honest about yourself and accepting your personality, and physical characteristics, warts and all, and, from belonging to a family that accepts you without question."– Willard Scott

In …

"A hope warrior is someone who is always working on themselves so that they can better encourage others, refrain from judgment, keep an open heart, …

"Not everyone will appreciate what you do for them. You have to figure out who's worth your kindness & who's just taking advantage of you."- Unknown

In episode 15, To Help or Not to Help, Elaina and Tracy discussed …

Have you ever wondered why certain things annoy you? Does someone popping their gum irritate you? How about if someone cracks their knuckles, drinks directly from the carton, or leaves dirty laundry on the floor? If so, …

We've all heard the sayings that money can't buy you happiness, and that money is the root of all evil. We need money, yes? If money wasn't a factor, …

Have you ever experienced microaggression? If you have, how did you handle it? If you feel you have not, how do you know you haven’t? Microaggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or …

Are you in a healthy relationship? In this episode, we discuss several characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.

“Something inside you emerges....an innate, indwelling peace, stillness, aliveness. It is the unconditioned, who you are in your essence. It is what you had been looking for in the love object. It is yourself.”- Eckhart …

“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.”

—Dalai Lama

Many of us experience periods of anxiousness or nervousness. For someone who suffers from anxiety, they …

“Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind, but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh”- Martin Farquhar Tupper.

In episode …

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” - Robert Fulghum.

Are you feeling stressed? Have you noticed …

"Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and satisfaction"- The Dalai Lama. 

Did you know there have been several studies conducted where researches have determined that being …

“Your body hears everything that your mind says,” – Naomi Judd.

Are you a victim of negative self-talk, and it is limiting your potential? How often …

Do you, at times, feel stressed or anxious about spending time with family during the holidays? Episode 4 is all about the stress of hosting, …

“Black women can do anything, and we have proven that time and time and time again” – Tarana Burke.

Historically and generationally, many African American women are raised to exhibit the epitome of strength. They are …

"The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love." - Hubert Humphrey

Throughout our lifespan, we endure a magnitude of challenges and obstacles. Some more than others and yet many still do not believe in therapy, …

"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds." - Laurell K. Hamilton

African Americans are …

The Black and Depressed series premieres on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Cope Queens co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming …

The Black and Depressed series premieres on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Cope Queens co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming …

The Cope Queens Podcast launches on November 6, 2019. Tune in each Wednesday as Co-hosts Elaina Jones and Tracy Hampton explore various topics related to mental health, coping, and overcoming everyday life challenges.