Men on the Block: Meet & Greet
Listen in as Adriano, our Group Facilitator and Alexmi - our Brain in Chief:
🔥 Share a bit about themselves
🔥 Discuss the Upcoming Men on the Block Group
🔥Provide last minute advice to those who are on the fence about joining
📌FREE REGISTRATION for the FIRST CIRCLE this Saturday August 9 @ 10:30AM
📌Spanish Speakers Welcome- Se Habla Español
Link in Bio to Register or Comment Below
✨Help us expand our reach by sharing with ONE other person!✨
Ever find yourself asking "Why does this keep happening to me"?
Lessons. Lessons. Lessons: WISDOM to gain from these experiences.
From a spiritual lens, we ALL have decisions or choices to make daily... MULTIPLE times a day. Life is filled with choices. It's one of the ways we implement our free will. 🤷🏽♀️
Ask yourself the following:
- How are you utilizing your free will?
- Are you making choices that bring temporary satisfaction, despite a nagging feeling that they might not be what you truly need?
- Do you get curious about what other experiences you could have if you next time you chose something else?
- What seems to be the hidden lessons that you keep avoiding and what's the reason behind it?
You come into this world to learn, play, and have free will. This bears a responsibility for you, your soul & the collective. If these questions resonate with you and you would appreciate support, comment "LESSON" and we will provide you with more information.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Gentle December 🤍
It was an honor to hold space with you during this tender season.
Grief reminds us that love has no expiration date — and that gentleness is not weakness, but wisdom. We hope you return to your self-care tools, your breath work, and your inner steadiness as the holidays unfold.
A heartfelt thank you to Alexmi Polanco, LMHC, Founder of @poderhealing , for holding such intentional and compassionate space for our community.
As you move through this season, we invite you to pause and ask yourself:
✨ What does my grief want me to know right now?
✨ What would gentleness look like for me this season?
You are not alone. Thank you for trusting us with your presence.
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Gracias a tod@s lo@s que nos acompañaron en Diciembre Gentil🤍
Fue un honor compartir este espacio con ustedes durante esta época tan especial.
El duelo nos recuerda que el amor no tiene fecha de caducidad y que la ternura no es debilidad, sino sabiduría. Esperamos que recurran a sus herramientas de autocuidado, a su trabajo de respiración(meditacion) y a su serenidad interior durante estas fiestas.
Un sincero agradecimiento a Alexmi Polanco, LMHC, fundadora de @poderhealing , por crear un espacio tan intencional y compasivo para nuestra comunidad.
Mientras transitan por esta época, les invitamos a hacer una pausa y preguntarse:
✨ ¿Qué quiere mi duelo que sepa en este momento?
✨ ¿Cómo se manifestaría la ternura para mí en esta temporada?
No están sol@s . Gracias por confiar en nosotros y por su presencia.
#GentleDecember #DiciembreGentil
#GriefSupport #ApoyoEnElDuelo #GriefAndHealing #DueloYSanación
#HolidayWellness #BienestarEnLasFiestas
#CommunityCare #CuidadoComunitario
#CaringForYourself #CuidandoDeTi
#MentalHealthMatters #SaludMentalImporta #NDWC #PODERHEALING
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Join us for a gentle Winter Wellness + Grief Support Virtual Workshop
📅 Wednesday, December 17th
⏰ 6:45 PM EST
💻 Online | Registration required/Eventbrite
This workshop is a soft, grounding evening space to slow down, breathe, and navigate the emotional weight that winter and the holiday season can bring. We will explore:
✨ Grounding + intention-setting
✨ Reflection on grief, nostalgia, and seasonal heaviness
✨ Guided journaling and quiet reflection
✨ Optional sharing circle
✨ Self-compassion + nervous system regulation
✨ A personalized December self-care plan
We invite you to join with a warm drink — hot cocoa, tea, or your favorite comforting beverage ☕🍵🫖 — as you settle in for this experience.
Three ways to register:
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer
👉 Click the link in our bio
👉 Visit bit.ly/gentle-december
Once registered, you will receive the virtual workshop link as the date gets closer.
Please share this post with anyone who may need a soft, supportive, and reflective space this winter.
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Acompáñanos en un suave Taller Virtual de Bienestar Invernal y Apoyo en el Duelo
📅 Miércoles, 17 de diciembre
⏰ 6:45 PM EST
💻 En línea | Requiere registro
Este taller es un espacio tranquilo y acogedor para desacelerar, respirar, y navegar el peso emocional que el invierno y la temporada de fiestas pueden traer. Exploraremos:
✨ Respiración y establecimiento de intención
✨ Reflexión sobre duelo, nostalgia y emociones de la temporada
✨ Escritura guiada y momentos de reflexión
✨ Círculo opcional de compartir
✨ Prácticas de autocompasión y autorregulación
✨ Un plan personalizado de autocuidado para diciembre
Te invitamos a acompañarnos con una bebida caliente ☕🍵🫖 — chocolate, té o tu bebida favorita — mientras te acomodas para esta experiencia.
Hay tres maneras para registrarse:
👉 Escanea el código QR del volante
👉 Haz clic en el enlace en nuestra biografía
👉 Visit bit.ly/gentle-december
Una vez completes el registro, recibirás el enlace para unirte al taller virtual a la medida que se aproximen los dias del encuentro.
Comparte esta publicación con quien pueda necesitar un espacio suave, reflexivo y de apoyo este invierno.
Lately, life has felt heavier for so many of us - the uncertainty, the financial stress, the collective exhaustion.
At Poder Healing, we believe that healing shouldn’t disappear when life gets hard. It should become even more accessible.
📣That’s why we’re opening a limited number of HOLISTIC THERAPY SESSIONS for members of our community who need support but may not have access to care right now- at NO COST to you!
📌These sessions are for individuals in NYS, ages 10+, who are un-insured, on Medicaid/Medicare or unable to financially sustain therapy.
This is our way of giving back- reminding one another that community care is where true healing lives ✨
💛 Spaces are LIMITED & FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to reach out; this is it!
🔗 Link in Bio to register and begin the process
You ever try to open up to your boys or sometimes partner… and get hit with silence? Laughter? A subject change?
That moment stays with you.
So next time, you hold it in. You don’t say anything. You learn to deal with it alone, because being vulnerable gets treated like weakness.
But the truth is: keeping everything in is what’s been breaking us and making us sick. Men are out here struggling with stress, anger, anxiety, heartbreak, and pressure to “be strong” with no real place to process any of it.
That’s why we built Men on the Block. A real space for men to talk about the real sh*t, without judgment, without shame.
You don’t have to pretend to be okay here. You just have to show up.
🧱 Saturdays. NYC. Brotherhood is the medicine. 📌Link in Bio to Register
Traducción en Español:
¿Alguna vez trataste de abrirte con tus panas o tal vez pareja… y te respondieron con silencio? ¿Con risas? ¿Cambiaron el tema?
Ese momento se queda contigo.
Y la próxima vez, te lo guardas. No dices nada. Lo manejas solo, porque ser vulnerable se ve como debilidad.
Pero la verdad es: aguantar todo por dentro es lo que nos está rompiendo y enfermando. Muchos hombres están lidiando con estrés, enojo, ansiedad, rupturas y la presión de “ser fuerte” sin tener un lugar real donde procesarlo.
Por eso creamos Hombres en el Bloque.
Un espacio real para hombres que quieren hablar de lo que realmente importa—sin juicio, sin vergüenza.
Aquí no tienes que fingir que estás bien. Solo tienes que llegar.
🧱 Sábados. NYC. La hermandad es medicina. 📌 Enlace en el Bio para Registrarse
#MenOnTheBlock #MensMentalHealth #BlackMenHealing #LatinoMenHealing #EmotionalStrength #MasculinityRedefined #RealTalkForMen #BreakingTheStigma #InnerWorkIsManWork #HealingInBrotherhood
#HombresSanando #SaludMentalMasculina #HombresLatinos #HombresNegrosSanando #FuerzaEmocional #RedefinirLaMasculinidad #TrabajoInterior #SanandoEnHermandad #MenOnTheBlock
🚨Men on the Block kicked off this weekend 🚨
This past Saturday, we came together for our first Men’s Group, and it was real. We set our Founding Agreements, shared our stories and laid the groundwork for what this space is all about:
Developing a brotherhood and safe space where you can explore the kind of man you want to become.
Truth is, most of us learned what it means to be a man from people who were hurting. From our families, communities and the culture we grew up in…. Too often those definitions or examples are toxic.
Together, we identified the following messages about what it means to be a man:
▪️Controlling or abusive
▪️Always getting what you want
▪️Never showing emotions and staying solid
▪️ Only “real” if you’re straight
▪️ Choosing pride over vulnerability
This Saturday (Aug 16) we’re going deeper into the conversation.
Topic: Masculinity & Cultural Expectations
Location: Zoom
Come through if you’re ready to question the old playbook and redefine your version of Masculinity.
📣 Fellas, what were you taught a “Man” is? Drop in the comments.
🌸 Ladies, your voice matters too. What did you learn or see as the definition of a “Man”.
This is a great opportunity to begin bringing awareness into our perceptions and expectations of a Man.
To register for this Saturdays circle, link in bio or DM us. No prior experience needed. Only an open heart and open mind 🙏🏽
Este grupo no se trata de “arreglar” a los hombres. Se trata de liberarlos.
𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 es para los hombres que ya están cansados de fingir, hombres que quieren crecer, ser reales consigo mismos y, por fin, respirar sin el peso del silencio, el estrés y la supervivencia en la espalda.
No es para hombres que creen que ya no tienen nada que aprender.
No es para quienes ven el crecimiento como debilidad o las emociones como algo “blando.” Es para quienes sienten la presión acumulándose, que se sienten desconectados de su verdad, y que están listos para moverse de otra manera, por ellos mismos, por sus familias y por su futuro.
La verdad es esta: el libreto viejo ya no funciona. Esa versión de “hombre” que les enseñaron a perseguir… se está cayendo a pedazos—ruidosa, violenta, desconectada, frágil. El mundo está cambiando. Y los hombres tienen dos opciones: evolucionar… o repetir.
Esta es tu invitación a elegir una nueva historia. Una nueva fuerza. Un nuevo tú.
Únete a nosotros este 9 de agosto para nuestro primer Círculo y Charla Real - GRATIS.
Vas a sentir el espacio, conocer el proceso, hablar con los facilitadores, y entrar en un lugar donde no tienes que cargar con todo solo. Hazle cliq al enlace 🔗 en el bio
𝐘 𝐬𝐢 𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐣𝐞𝐫, 𝐞𝐧𝐯í𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚. 𝐀𝐲𝐮𝐝é𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨 ✨️
My boss and mentor @amdelossantos72 started the conversation with @dyckmandiary but now it’s time for us to do the work.
🖤 Men deserve safe spaces too.
No masks. No pressure. Just real talk, real growth, and real support.
If you’re a man between the ages of 20–55 looking for something real tools, perspective, and a space to speak without judgment join us.
@poderhealing is creating a space to breathe, connect, and heal.
Tag someone who needs this.
#MenOnTheBlock #PoderHealing #MentalWellness #UptownHealing
There’s a reason your spirit feels the call to slow down, tune in, and remember. 🌬️
This season, we’re offering 3 powerful spaces to reconnect with your soul, your story, and your strength. Whether you’re carrying inherited pain, seeking emotional release, or ready to reclaim who you’ve always been—what’s coming up at Poder Healing is here to meet you where you are.
1. Why Your Anxiety Might Not Be Yours | July 7 An intimate, soul-rooted workshop exploring how inherited fear and collective grief live in the body—and how to release what was never yours to carry. Come learn, reflect, and reclaim your nervous system through ancestral healing, somatic tools, and deep energetic release.
2. Men on the Block | Begins July 19 A real, grounding space for men to unpack emotions, break the silence, and grow through brotherhood. This 20-week journey is for the men in our communities who are ready to speak truth, heal old wounds, and become more emotionally present—for themselves, their families, and their future.
3. Reiki-Infused Past Life Regression | July 26 Uncover soul memories and release the energetic blocks that didn’t begin in this lifetime. Through guided regression and reiki healing, you’ll reconnect with the wisdom, power, and clarity that’s been waiting for you beyond time.
4. Community Care Check-In | Limited Spots Available
A 30-minute check-in to offer a supportive space for community members to connect with a professional therapist, share current concerns, and receive practical coping tools to support emotional and nervous system regulation.
***This is not a therapy session, but a brief and intentional space for grounding, reflection, and support during challenging times.
✨ These are more than events. They’re invitations back to yourself. Register now at the link in bio. Your healing starts with a single yes.
𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤.
You’re not broken because you feel overwhelmed.
You’re not failing because you lose your patience.
You’re not weak because you need time away.
You are a mother.
A soul who gives and gives—until there’s barely anything left for yourself.
This world will make you feel guilty for needing a moment.
A pause. A breath. A break.
But your exhaustion is not a flaw.
It’s a message.
And it’s saying: You deserve to be held, too 💗
The Healing Portal Retreat is for you, mama.
Not to fix you—
but to refill you.
To remember who you are beyond the diapers, the decisions, the doing.
A space to be seen.
To be still.
To be you.
Early-bird pricing ends May 21.
If your soul is whispering “I need this”—listen to it.
Come rest with us.
Come 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖.
📌 Register at the link in bio! Payment plans available!
𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 & 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏.
𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧—𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
You’ve been taught to believe something is wrong with you. That voice in your mind that tells you:
That your burnout is a flaw.
That your softness is weakness.
That your sensitivity is too much.
It's lying to you— to "protect" you.
But the truth is:
You are not broken.
You are simply tired of being in environments that don't recognize your depth.
Places that ask you to shrink, perform, or numb parts of yourself just to survive.
The Healing Portal Retreat is not about fixing you.
It’s about 𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 who you were before the world demanded you forget.
Before the burnout.
Before the people-pleasing.
Before the silence.
This is your invitation to come back home to yourself—
To rest, release, and be held in a space that honors your wholeness.
Early-bird pricing ends May 21!
Seats are filling. And your soul has waited long enough. ✨️
So, don’t miss your moment.
📌Register today at the link in bio and step into the sacred pause you’ve been craving. Any questions drop them below and we will answer them!