Embrace Your Potential: A Conversation with Vernice Morris
Living life to the fullest potential will look different for everybody.
What if you could take back control of your life and start fresh with a sense of purpose? In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles chats with Vernice Morris, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and entrepreneur, who shares her journey and insights on living life to its fullest potential. Vernice's path wasn't straightforward—originally dreaming of becoming a sports agent, she found her calling in social work after serving as an AmeriCorps Volunteer.
Her own mental health breakdown in 2016 became a turning point, inspiring her to help others design lives they love through cognitive, behavioral, and integrative psychotherapy. Now based in Arizona, Vernice runs Breaking Waves Counseling, where she focuses on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. In their conversation, Valeria and Vernice explore essential topics like self-care, setting realistic goals, overcoming obstacles to healing, and the role of psychedelic medicine in mental health.
They emphasize that each person's journey is unique and encourage listeners to find what works best for them. With a mix of practical advice and heartfelt stories, this episode is sure to leave you feeling inspired and ready to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life.