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| 17 Sep 2021 | Understanding the Endocannabinoid System and the Benefits of CBD | 00:25:45 | |
If you too have been seeing CBD shops, tinctures, salves, teas, and all sorts of other products sprout up and you aren’t sure of the benefits and how they actually work- this is the perfect episode for you! I believe it’s important to be an educated consumer so I decided to reach out to one of my favorite CBD companies. In full transparency, this episode is NOT sponsored by Reset Bioscience- however, I’ve been using their products for about a year now and have decided to have a conversation with someone from their team. In this episode we discuss:
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| 25 Apr 2024 | Navigating Church, Spirituality, and Queer Identity with Anna DeShawn | 00:45:59 | |
Anna shares insights into her upbringing and the influences that led to the creation of Second Sunday, providing a glimpse into the world of black Lutheran and missionary Baptist churches. Tune in to learn more about Anna's journey and the significance of Second Sunday in addressing important narratives within the church community. She emphasized that religion is often associated with control and power, historically being used as a system to control people and exclude marginalized groups. About Second Sunday: Second Sunday is a podcast about Black queer people finding, keeping, and sometimes losing faith in the Black church. Join hosts Darren and Esther, as they take turns exploring the journey of each guest as they navigate religion, spirituality, culture, and identity.
Guest Spotlight: Anna DeShawn is a Chicago-born social entrepreneur who builds digital media platforms that center & celebrate BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. She received her bachelor's in radio/television production from Drake University and then went on to receive her master’s in communications from Ithaca College. Anna spent 12 years in the digital media space producing webinars and virtual events for government and corporate clients alike. Media has always been Anna’s passion so she turned her passion into a reality when she founded E3 Radio, LLC. E3 Radio is an online radio station playing queer music & reporting on queer news in high rotation with an intersectional lens. Most recently, she co-founded The Qube, a curated app of music & podcasts by BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Anna is determined to ride media into its next era by utilizing online radio streams to play the music & tell the stories that deserve to be heard. How to connect with Anna: Follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn
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| 29 Nov 2023 | Overcoming Perfectionism: Finding Your Authentic Self with Bianca Hughes | 00:41:18 | |
**You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here! Stay informed and join our newsletter -->here! Click here for more information on our book club. In this episode, therapist and author Bianca Hughes joins the host to discuss her experience with a personal diagnosis. Bianca shares her story of being told she may have herpes over 20 years ago and the subsequent shame, stigma, and fear she faced. Despite not receiving an official diagnosis, she grappled with the implications it could have on her relationships. Tune in to hear Bianca's journey and how she navigated through this challenging experience. Guest Spotlight: Bianca Kesha Hughes is setting boundaries and breaking barriers. Known for authenticity and heart-work services, Bianca is the ultimate trailblazer in the mental health and wellness field as a therapist and speaker inspiring her audience to let go of the illusion of perfectionism. Bianca helps women overwhelmed with perfectionism connect to their inner selves through self-awareness and vulnerability to essentially embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. Connect with Bianca: Follow her on Instagram Resources: Take the Perfectionism Quiz here! Herpes Simplex Virus CDC Factsheet
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| 17 Apr 2024 | Whole Person Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Bernie Lim | 00:45:36 | |
In this episode, we delved into Dr. Bernadette Lim's journey from medical school to creating a revolutionary community-based healing healthcare system in Oakland, California. Dr. Bernie's decision to pivot from traditional medical practice to community healing was driven by her deep-rooted desire to create a more inclusive and holistic approach to healthcare. Guest Spotlight: Dr. Bernadette Lim is a passionate advocate for integrating ancestral healing with Western medicine to achieve Whole-Person Healing. At just 29 years old, Dr. Bernie has already made significant contributions to the field. She founded and leads the Freedom Community Clinic in Oakland, CA, and serves as a faculty member at the San Francisco State Institute for Holistic Health Studies. Additionally, she co-founded the Institute for Healing & Justice in Medicine. Dr. Bernie is a graduate of UCSF School of Medicine and UC Berkeley School of Public Health through the Joint Medical Program as a PRIME-US Scholar. She also graduated with honors from Harvard University in 2016 and served as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar in India. How to connect with Dr. Bernie: Follow the Freedom Community Clinic on Instagram Learn more about Healing and Justice in Medicine -MORE: Connect: www.bewellsis.com Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens (AG1)– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 22 Jul 2020 | Raising Resilience: The Intersectionality of Race, Motherhood, and Mental Health | 00:44:02 | |
One in seven women in the U.S. suffers from Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Black mothers suffer at even higher rates and are less likely to be treated. For this reason, this conversation is extremely important not only for expectant mothers, but also for all of us because we’re either personally affected or have known someone who is silently suffering. Guest spotlight: This week we spoke to Tiffany Thompson and Whitney Coble, the dynamic duo behind the North Carolina based non-profit organization- Raising Resilience. They are Licensed Professional Counselors certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and working to obtain certification in Maternal Mental Health. Their clinical experience includes providing services to women, children, and adolescents who struggle with daily stressors, traumatic events, and additional mental health diagnoses. In this episode we discuss:
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| 15 Feb 2022 | Shame, Grind-Culture, and Social Media ft. Candice Jones | 00:37:29 | |
How does what you see on social media affect your sense of self and your mental health? Today’s episode dives into social media, grind culture, and how those two affect how we perceive ourselves and even possibly our mental health. My conversation with Candice Jones- a professional content creator with over 180k subscribers on Youtube and over 90k on Instagram- delves into what led her to create her brand called Everything She Is. Everything She Is is a community-driven platform that exists to help girls and young women feel seen, heard, and accepted. They are simplifying self-love to help them embrace who they’re now, to create a healthy and long-lasting relationship with who they’ll become. Guest Feature: Candice Jones, content creator and influencer, has garnered attention with her expertise in all pillars of self: self-love, self-care and self-confidence. Throughout her adolescent years, her parents instilled in her the importance of hardwork and determination. Jones’ resilience and determination helped her redefine her identity. This journey to self-discovery birthed her community-driven lifestyle platform, Everything She Is Co. This digital safe haven she’s created is the manifestation of her overcoming shame, guilt and uncertainty. Jones is now tackling entrepreneurship with the tools she’s providing with her lifestyle brand in hopes to help young women and girls embrace their journey into womanhood. Jones’ transparency inspires young women to unlearn concepts that don’t align with their beliefs, the importance of forgiveness and gratitude to break the barriers that keep them from being their authentic selves. How to connect with Candice: Candice’s Instagram Subscribe to her Youtube Channel Shop Everything She Is Here! Follow Everything She Is on IG Candice’s Book Recommendation: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Articles Mentioned in Episode: Full article link:here Helpful article: here
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| 22 Sep 2023 | Feel Good Fridays: First World Problems | 00:14:38 | |
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| 07 Nov 2023 | Home Therapy: Transforming Your Space into a Sanctuary for Your Wellbeing with Anita Yokota | 00:41:24 | |
**You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here! Stay informed and join our newsletter -->here! Click here for more information on our book club. Guest Spotlight: Anita Yokota is a licensed marriage and family therapist turned interior designer and author of the bestselling book, HOME THERAPY. She believes design and wellness go hand in hand in our homes.
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| 06 Sep 2023 | Sisterhood Heals with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford | 00:37:14 | |
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Guest Feature: Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is the founder/creator of Therapy for Black Girls podcast and community. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women, and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. Named by Glamour as a Game Changer for her work in the mental health field, she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling from Arkansas State, and her PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Georgia. Her work has been featured in Essence, Oprah Daily, The New York Times, HuffPost, Black Enterprise, and Women’s Health.
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| 14 Feb 2024 | Hormones, Health, and Harmony: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Peoples on Perimenopause | 00:37:35 | |
Today we're talking about the P-Word.... Perimenopause.
Guest Spotlight: Dr. Nicole Peoples is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and owner of Peoples Functional Medicine, an integrative medical practice that helps women age backward by addressing the root causes of health and hormone imbalances. She is the creator of the Black Woman’s Guide to Health, Hormone and Longevity, a virtual lifestyle medicine coaching program that helps women reset their hormones so they can release excess fat, balance their metabolism, prevent disease and optimize the way they feel and age.
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| 28 Apr 2020 | How to Heal After a Miscarriage or Stillbirth | 00:39:44 | |
"My son, Joshua, died in 2014 during my 39th week of pregnancy. I was just a few days shy of my due date. After we received news that he no longer had a heartbeat, I knew my life would change forever"- Caroline, Founder of Parents of An Angel and author of Heartache, Heatling, & Hope: The Store of One Mom's Courageous Journey After Pregnancy Loss This episode features the lovely founder of Parentsofangel.com- an online destination devoted to supporting grieving families after such a loss. After losing her son just a few days shy of her due date, she knew that her life would never be the same. After failing to find appropriate resources for grieving mothers and navigating an arduous path to healing, Caroline created Parentsofanangel.com . There, grieving mothers and families can find information on everything from postpartum care after a pregnancy loss to tips on how family and friends can provide support during that time.
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| 03 Nov 2021 | For People of Color and Colorful People with Olivia Charmaine Morris | 00:39:45 | |
Is there something in the world that you wished existed? Imagine how different things would be if you trusted yourself enough to lean into that? Today’s conversation features the insightful and incredibly warm spirit that is Olivia Charmaine. She is the creative genius and founder of Black Monarch Entertainment as well as “The Tea” which is an IGTV original series that will be moving to televisions near you at the top of 2022. I have been a fan of “The Tea” because has been a breath of fresh air, authenticity, and a pause to a platform that is often overwhelmed with empty content. Guest Feature: Olivia’s professional resume includes "The Last OG" starring Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe's "Twenties," and Seth MacFarlane's "American Dad," among others. Olivia has worked with TNT, TBS, Kerry Washington's production company, Sullivan Street. Her full-service production company, Black Monarch Entertainment, recently celebrated its first year. Their goal is to diversify the industry, bring new voices into the fold, and elevate the stories of marginalized individuals who are imagining and telling new narratives.
In our conversation, we discussed:
Olivia’s book recommendation: Children of Blood and Bone by Temi Adeyemi
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| 07 Feb 2023 | To Honor Them, We Honor Ourselves: Embracing Ease | Kelley Bonner | 00:45:45 | |
February is here and it's Black History Month! This year, we're doing things a little differently on the Be Well, Sis podcast. We want to honor our ancestors in a unique way - by taking care of ourselves. We'll be exploring how we can use these qualities to create a life that's more fulfilling and meaningful, not just for ourselves, but for those around us as well. Be sure to tune in every Tuesday for new and insightful episodes featuring brilliant women invested in our collective healing and growth. Guest Feature: Kelley Bonner, Expert Company Culture Strategist, Award Winning Podcaster, and Founder of Burn Bright Consulting, transforms workplaces by reducing burnout and bias, resulting in increased innovation and inclusion. She provides a framework for leaders to understand the deeper organizational issues that lead to symptoms of burnout and how to solve them at their core. Having served on the Gender Policy Committee for the White House as well as the International Women’s Economic Security Council, Kelley impacts culture and policy across the globe. She was also hand-picked by the Biden Administration to assist in the development of a national framework for workplace safety and harassment. Kelley has worked with several federal and international organizations to create safer environments and strategies for violence prevention, including the U.S. Military, the Library of Congress, National Academy of Sciences, The United Nations, and NATO.
In our conversation, we delve into self-compassion, her philosophy of ‘to heal and to help”, giving yourself space to explore your identity and passion, and what it means to embrace a life of ease. How to Connect with Kelley: Listen to and Follow Black Girl Burnout! MORE: So excited to announce the launch of the Inner Circle! This is an exclusive community for us to connect, share, and support each other on our journeys. And for this month, the Inner Circle is free to join! However, starting in March, it will transition to a paid model for those who aren't already part of the community. So, now is the perfect time to join and experience all that the Inner Circle has to offer.
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| 19 May 2021 | Purpose, Bathbombs, Cannabis, and Self-Care | 01:04:14 | |
Life is very short and we have to do what must be done in the now.- Audre Lorde Join the interactive Be Well, Sis Pilot on Clubhouse! https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/xoE1XJDo Don't have the Clubhouse App? Download it here! Today's episode features a rich conversation that started out as one focused on cannabis as self-care but evolved into an even greater conversation on our community at large. Guest Feature: DeJanae is the founder of Green Goddess Glow—a platform where cannabis, fungi, and other plant medicines are reimagined as wellness tools for sustainable self-care—as well as For Ever Garden, a community garden in South Los Angeles. Her commitment to cultivating a deeper understanding of cannabis and our relationship with it has been a catalyst for transformation and creating space to amplify the voices and experiences of women of color. In our discussion we spoke about:
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| 07 Mar 2023 | Skin, Sex, and Intergenerational Relationships| Lana Kerr | 00:38:22 | |
If we're lucky, aging is inevitable- let's do it with grace. Guest Feature: Lana Kerr is the CEO of Lumisque Skincare, home of CO2LiftV Carboxy Gel, the first and only natural and non-invasive method for skin regeneration that uses carbon dioxide to hydrate and re-oxygenate the skin, creating hydration and firmness and lift. Her work has revolutionized the way doctors, ranging from dermatologists to gynecologists, treat their patients and has received recognition from celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen. Lana has devoted her life to health and wellness, with over two decades of experience as a wellness coach, public speaker, business owner, and bestselling author. Her revolutionary products have changed the lives of cancer patients, burn victims, post-pregnancy patients and more with their revitalizing healing properties. They have also helped prevent aging and have promoted a sense of empowerment to those who have benefited from the process. Learn More! What is CO2Lift? What is CO2LiftV? Use code: BEWELLSIS for savings on your Lumisque Skincare purchase!Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bewellsis Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | Season 3- Decolonizing Wellness | 00:01:39 | |
Hey Sis! I've been gone for a few weeks resting, regrouping, and prepping for a dope new season! This season we're exploring topics like cannabis as self-care, the power of traditional medicine modalities such as acupuncture, real body positivity, conscious parenting, sisterhood, the complexities of modern relationships, self-image, and so much more. As always, I’ll share my struggles and triumphs as I navigate my own wellness journey along with wellness finds in the On my radar segment. This season, I'm also debuting a new book segment called Be Well Sis Reads where I’ll give you my 2 cents on a book and whether or not it’s a must-read. Look- I may have been gone for a second- but I’ve been working tirelessly to bring you an even better experience! Looking forward to chatting with again with you soon! In the meantime, be kind to yourself and Be well, Sis. *Start your Audible trial now! Join the tribe on IG! Sign up for our newsletter :)
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| 20 Sep 2023 | Playing a New Game: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving in the Workplace with Dr. Tammy Wilborn | 01:16:26 | |
Join us as we explore the impact of workplace wellness on our entire lives. From strained relationships to chronic health conditions and even shortened lifespans- toxic work environments play a major role and we don't talk enough about it. Guest Spotlight New Orleans native, Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn is a mental health and wellness expert, author, and speaker whose transformative messages inform, inspire, and ignite audiences to live, love, and lead. Dr. Wilborn is a retired board-certified licensed professional counselor-supervisor with 20+ years of professional experience. Dr. Wilborn is the author of Playing A New Game: A Black Woman’s Guide to Being Well and Thriving in the Workplace . Playing A New Game offers Black women a new way forward, in which ambition and wellness can not only coexist but bolster each other. With insights from her extensive professional counseling experience and research, Dr. Wilborn expands the dialogue on Black women’s experiences of race and gender stereotypes at work as a wellness issue and provides evidence-based best practices that promote self-care and self-empowerment as necessary tools for professional success.
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| 19 Oct 2021 | From Surviving to Thriving: Travel as a Path to Wellness | 00:32:53 | |
Is the life you’re living the one that you’ve envisioned for yourself? Do you feel like your life is meaningful and purposeful? Have you ever felt like ditching the conventional and traditional in pursuit of your dreams? Wanda Duncan is doing exactly that. She’s thriving, instead of just surviving, and living her life with intention and full of purpose. In my discussion with Wanda, we chat about Wanda’s unconventional but meaningful life as a digital nomad and what inspired her to live her life on the road. She shares her journey from her failed attempts at digital nomad life, difficult and traumatic experiences, and navigating culture shock to ultimately thriving as an entrepreneur and full-time traveler. Wanda also explains how she stays connected with her community while not being physically present and close to her loved ones. However, she also shares how she manages to connect with a community of like-minded Black women travelers and independent entrepreneurs through her Facebook group. Aside from Wanda’s travels around the world, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a successful entrepreneur. Through our conversations, Wanda opens up about her experience with internal and external work as an entrepreneur, and how she has been intentional about her growth and evolution. And for aspiring digital nomads and entrepreneurs, Wanda dives into the several ways in which you can sustain a lifestyle on the road and on your own terms. This episode is for the dreamers and doers out there who strive for a life off the beaten path. Tune in as Wanda shares her wisdom about purpose, community, entrepreneurship, and living a full and sustainable life as a full-time digital nomad and entrepreneur. A Closer Look at the Episode
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| 12 Oct 2021 | BONUS: Birthday Reflections, Updates, and Announcements | 00:29:56 | |
Last week was my birthday and I had some time to reflect. In this episode, I get vulnerable as I share 5 reminders from this past year that I'm confident will be helpful to you too. As we near the end of the year, many of us take inventory of our year and I provide the following questions as journal prompts to help guide your reflections. They are:
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| 22 Jun 2022 | Self-care for Pain Free Periods ft Berrion Berry | 01:03:58 | |
Major News: We're CROWDFUNDING!!!!! Support our campaign here! Guest Spotlight: Berrion is a Board Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Menstrual Health Educator & the Creator of Optimize Your Flo who believes that you can have a period & a life — an enjoyable one at that. She also believes that a woman who is fully educated, equipped, and empowered with tools and resources about her body and its language, is truly her own best advocate and is on a mission to help you become just that. In today's conversation, we discussed:
Berrion's Book Recommendation: Mastery of Self by Don Miguel Ruiz How to connect with Berrion: Berrion's Instagram Berrion's TikTok: @berrionlberry Check out Optimize Your Flo here. Be Well, Sis Partner: Athletic Greens: Redeem your offer of 1 free year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs by visiting athleticgreens.com/bewellsis See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | ADHD as Your Super Power- The Inner Workout | Taylor Elyse Morrison | 00:46:06 | |
ADHD is not a male disorder, but men and boys are diagnosed far more commonly than women and girls. Let's talk about it.
Articles about ADHD in women:
Guest Feature: Taylor turned being bad at self-care—and being firmly convinced of every human’s potential—into a career. She’s the founder of media company Inner Workout, and the author of a book by the same name. Recently named one of Fortune’s 10 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health, Taylor is tired of aspirational 'wellness as usual.' In fact, the first line of her book, Inner Workout, reads, "This is not an aspirational wellness book." Instead, Inner Workout offers a practical and accessible approach to self-care that meets you where you're at. Her Take Care assessment, which measures well-being across five dimensions, has been taken by thousands of people across the globe. Taylor’s mission is not to change who you are; but rather to strengthen your connection to the wisdom you already have within. Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bewellsis Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS
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| 03 Nov 2020 | Acceptance: The Key to Abundance | 00:39:13 | |
“Self-acceptance is my refusal to be in an adversarial relationship with myself.” Today we speak with the inspiring and insightful Whitney. She walks us through how being diagnosed with a rare chronic illness in her young adulthood really shaped her. Whitney says “ I am here to offer my expertise in pushing past barriers, preparing yourself for success, building confidence, fearless empowerment and unrelenting strength” She goes on to say that “despite what the doctors and everyone thought, I was able to push through and live life fearlessly though modified”. Song of the day: Strength, courage, wisdom by India. Aerie Whitney’s Book Recommendation: The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown Where to find Whitney: visit her Instagram and websitehttps://www.thewhitneywest.com ___________________ Join us convo on Instagram Join the BWS Newsletter here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 12 May 2023 | Black Girl Burnout: Part 2 | 00:26:16 | |
It's still Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of that, I'm featuring a cross-over episode with the Black Girl Burnout Podcast hosted by Kelley Bonner. The article mentioned: click here to read!
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| 08 Feb 2022 | Self-Honesty and Radical Acceptance : Revisiting a Conversation with Nakeia Homer | 00:33:15 | |
Question: How would your life be different if you accepted yourself wholeheartedly? We’re back with Season4 and I feel it’s only fitting to revisit one of my favorite episodes from season one. One of the conversations that I often think about is the one I had with Nakeia Homer. In my conversation with Nakeia- we explore how her complete honesty about herself and her circumstances, has allowed her to grow and has contributed to the successes she’s had as an author, award-winning songwriter, and much more. How honest are you, to you about you? Guest Feature: Nakeia Homer is a best-selling author, well-being educator, and self-healing guide. “Navigating life as the product of two teenage parents, becoming the foster-child of my beloved grand(mom), and growing up in the projects inspired a level of strength that helped me realize I didn’t need easy. I’ve survived some hard things in my lifetime. I chose to believe I was who God created me to be and not the product of circumstance, and started my healing process” .
Visit her website to learn more about her offerings! Purchase her book here!
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| 23 Jul 2021 | Unlocking True Body Positivity and Real Self-Confidence | 00:37:00 | |
"I can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself". Guest Feature: Farah M. Green is a Certified Exercise Nutrition Coach, Body Activist, Speaker, Author, and the Founder/CEO of Thick, Bold, and Healthy LLC. She encourages women to embrace their bodies through body image consulting, health, wellness, and nutrition. After years of fighting with depression, low self-esteem, and weight loss, she discovered every health and wellness journey begins with self-love. As a result, she created Thick, Bold & Healthy LLC and launched The Body of Gold Podcast where she teaches a community of health-conscious, curvy women to be the best version of themselves by not allowing the scale to dictate their self-worth. TBH is a one-stop-shop for all things related to body positivity, nutrition, and wellness. We discussed:
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| 10 Aug 2022 | Soul Medicine with Lindsay Fauntleroy, LAc | 00:44:00 | |
“It is true; most medicine does come in a bottle. There is however, some medicine that can only come through love, faith and hope. It comes from our Source, from our life force within. We can all benefit from this wonderful medicine daily and administer as often as needed.” Guest Spotlight Lindsay Fauntleroy is a licensed acupuncturist and the founder of The Spirit Seed, a school that offers personal and professional development courses that are rooted in ancestral understandings of health, humanity, nature, and the cosmos. Lindsay is a certified instructor for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), as well as a facilitator of the Flower Essence Society's global practitioner certification program. Her approach to soul medicine emerged through over 15 years of clinical practice, Doctoral studies of Indigenous and African Diasporic psychology, and her commitment to community wellness. Lindsay's line of Five-Element flower essence remedies, the Elementals, is available nationally and internationally. She's, most recently, the author of In Our Element: Using the Five Elements as Soul Medicine to Unleash Your Power a beginner-friendly book introduces the five elements—water, wood, fire, earth, and metal—as a system for understanding the cycles and rhythms of your body, mind, and soul. With a practical approach that weaves together Eastern medicine, western psychology, and African ancestral principles of spirituality, that teaches you how to use the elements to improve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. More- Find out which Flower Essence resonates best with you during this season by taking this quiz! Get 20% off flower essences with code BEWELLSIS at checkout! How to Connect with Lindsay: Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. Bolden: A trusted voice in skincare that works to inspire women to nurture, value, and love their natural beauty. Check out their entire skincare range here! Natural Annies Essentials: A clean, non-toxic home fragrances and candle-making experience for you and your entire family. NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Shop scents that elevate the ambiance of your home here! Taupe Coat: A vegan nail care brand that believes in a life filled with color, beauty, and abundance. Shop non-toxic nail care here! Nyah Beauty: is a natural skincare brand offering high-quality, consciously handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and scrubs. They offer plant-based skincare options free of detergents, phthalates, and other potentially irritating ingredients. Momotaro Apotheca: A plant-based and certified organic vulvovaginal care company that supports the body’s natural ability to heal from issues stemming from yeast infection, BV, clothing, exercise, and sex. Mothering Tea: Hand-crafted, small-batch teas to help you create more moments of stillness and reflection. SUPPORT OUR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN HERE!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Hormonal Health for a Better Period and a Happy Flo ft. Necole Kane | 00:51:53 | |
Many know Necole as the successful former celebrity blogger of Necole Bitchie and media mogul of xoNecole- however, similar to most women, she spent years overworking, skipping meals, and forgetting to prioritize self-care while hustling her way to success in an unhealthy way. And her periods were debilitating! After learning about hormonal imbalances and their very real impacts on our reproductive health, she launched My Happy Flo. In this episode, Necole gave a mini-masterclass on hormonal health. I literally had to take notes! We discussed:
Resources mentioned in this episode: Spain to reportedly offer three days of menstrual leave every month What is I-3-C? (Indole 3- Carbinole) What is DIM (Diindolylmethane)? How Birth Control Pills Affect Your Nutritional Needs Blood Tests without Insurance- Jason Health
Necole's Book recommendation*: The Fifth Vital Sign:Master Your Cycles and Optimize Your Fertility by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Where to find Necole online: Visit My Happy Flo! Follow My Happy Flo on Instagram! Follow her on Instagram (she also shares a TON of gems here!) Be Well, Sis Partner: Athletic Greens: Redeem your offer of 1 free year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs by visiting athleticgreens.com/bewellsis
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| 15 May 2021 | Grief, a Pandemic, and How to Overcome Burnout | 00:35:49 | |
This week's episode features a solo conversation where Cassandre discusses :
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| 11 Mar 2020 | Nutrition as Self-Care | 00:52:57 | |
Guest Spotlight: Marsha Hoffman, of Salut Nutrition, is an NYC based Registered Dietitian, wellness blogger, avid traveler, and food enthusiast who is passionate about experiencing different cultures through food. While nutrition is important, she believes life is meant to be enjoyed and stresses that having balance is a crucial part of wellness. She also shared her journey on becoming a Registered Dietitian and offered great tips for those also considering a career as a Registered Dietitian. We discussed also:
How to find Marsha: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/doyousalut Websites: http://www.salutnutrition.com
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| 20 Mar 2024 | Fight Through Flights | 00:36:44 | |
Each March, the US honors the women who have made and are making positive contributions to our society. To celebrate that, I'm highlighting a woman who, along with her sister/Co-founder, are doing beautiful work that helps ease the burden and stress of a Breast Cancer diagnosis. Fight Through Flights aims to empower and support the healing of Black women living with Breast cancer and breast cancer survivors by providing free wellness retreats and travel experiences in addition to mental health, nutrition, and fitness resources. Support this incredible cause by :
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| 09 Dec 2021 | Better Together: Community as Self-Care with Christina Brown | 00:42:25 | |
Self-care is the daily practice of nurturing yourself. Because we’re naturally social creatures, self-care also involves being part of an authentic community that is truly invested in your wellbeing. Community is a vital part of our self-care. Guest Spotlight Christina Brown is the founder and Chief Curator of the BabyBrownSugar brand and community. For over a decade, she’s been a champion for women’s empowerment and inclusivity. In 2009, she created the award-winning blog, LoveBrownSugar to encourage self-love and style inclusivity for women of color. It wasn’t until she was pregnant with her daughter in 2013 that she noticed the lack of online spaces that celebrated moms of color like her. As a response, she launched BabyBrownSugar to celebrate the magic of multicultural moms. With Christina’s background as a digital community curator, she knows first-hand the importance of cultivating digital spaces for marginalized groups. This episode mainly focuses on the power of community and how having a community is an important part of our self-care practice. We also talked about how she grounds herself as a busy mom and business owner, her upcoming product launch (which I’m geeked about!), and so much more. Christina's book recommendation: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz To learn more about Christina, visit her blog here and follow her on social media. Babybrownsugar is launching soon! Sign up for the newsletter to stay in the know!
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| 06 Jan 2021 | Falling In Love With Yourself | 00:13:20 | |
Happy New Year!! In this episode, Cassandre discusses the importance of intentionally creating time and space for self care and cultivating a profound relationship with yourself.
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| 01 Jan 2023 | Holiday Bonus Series Part 4: End of Year Rituals + Cultivating Better Habits | 00:37:23 | |
This episode brings us to the end of the holiday bonus series as well as the end of the year! In this episode, Brittny and I discuss end-of-year rituals and the ways we plan on being better to ourselves next year. Don't forget to follow Brittny on IG as well as to shop RVL Wellness Co. Thanks for an incredible year- looking forward to growing with you in 2023!
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| 10 Nov 2020 | Good Grief | 00:43:12 | |
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| 29 Dec 2023 | 2023 in Review: Wins,Losses,and Lessons Learned | 00:38:40 | |
A million thanks for being part of the Be Well, Sis tribe. I'm incredibly grateful for you and wish you more love, laughter, good health, success, joy, and peace as we enter the new year. WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!! I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well,Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and more interactive experience. Our January Book of the Month is "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma" by Mariel Buqué. Join the book club- your $10/month contribution directly funds the post-production fees of the podcast. The ultimate goal is to outsource video and audio editing so that the podcast is uploaded on time every Tuesday and Friday.
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| 01 Jun 2021 | Life Updates, Prioritizing Joy, and Operating out of F.O.G. | 00:19:51 | |
Happy June! School is finally out and we're in a celebratory mood around these parts! In this episode, Cassandre updates you on the Clubhouse Creator First Program that she mentioned in the previous episode as well as provides insight on how she'll make joy and her wellness a priority this summer. She also discussed making decisions out of F.O.G. (fear, obligation, and guilt) and the repercussions on your psyche. On my radar: Hats off to Naomi Osaka and her brave choice to be vulnerable and open about her mental health in dealing with the press. Please see the article that was referenced here. More: Supplemental Books for Grade Schoolers- Check out my List Here Be Well, Sis Partners: Shop Athletic Greens for a free 1-year- supply of Vitamin D! *Start your Audible trial now! Join the tribe on IG! Support us on Patreon! Sign up for our newsletter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | The Power of Compassion ft. Switch Research | 00:20:16 | |
You hear the word “self-love” being tossed around the internet. So much so that it has become a trigger word for so many people. But having compassion and kindness for yourself is crucial to living a kind, peaceful, and fruitful life. So in today’s episode, I’m diving deep into how you can foster self-compassion so that you can have better relationships with others and have a healthy relationship with yourself. First, I dive into an explanation of what self-compassion is and what that can look like. I also share what experts in psychology have said about the importance of self-compassion and how it affects our lives. Then, we’ll discuss Dr. Kristin Neff’s 3 main components of self-compassion, what they mean, and examples of how they show up in my own life. We’ll take a look at what it means to be mindful, and how to simply observe your thoughts while letting them pass, so as to not assign meaning and weight to them. Lastly, I talk about journaling and share my framework for falling into this healthy habit. This is an important episode that will reshape the way you approach self-compassion. So tune in, take notes, and give yourself permission to be kind to yourself. Many thanks to Switch Research for partnering with me to bring you this episode. Time Stamps:
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| 31 Jan 2024 | Come Back, Sis: Chrisette Michele on Resilience, Pivoting, and Communication | 00:37:35 | |
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Guest Spotlight: In this episode, I'm joined by Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter- Chrisette Michele. She’s weathered the journey of a 15-year career topping the Billboard Pop and R&B charts, Come Back Sis is where Chrisette Michele invites guests and friends to offer
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| 21 May 2020 | Position Yourself as the Answer | 00:37:54 | |
In this episode, we speak to Courtney Underwood- the founder and CEO of the HR consulting firm- Kassar Consulting as well as the owner of lifestyle apparel brand - Passports and Purpose. While being a multi-passionate mompreneur with two thriving businesses, she created multiple streams of income that are both sustainable and high performing. She affirms that while it’s no easy feat, it's possible. As an HR Alignment Strategist at Kassar Consulting, Courtney teaches entrepreneurs and small business owners how to set themselves free by building an effective team. In this episode, we discussed:
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| 20 Jul 2022 | Roe v. Wade, Autonomy, and Self-Care ft. Cynthia Plotch | 00:35:56 | |
Today’s episode is a bit heavier than usual but I wouldn’t feel right if we didn’t discuss the threat to bodily autonomy in this country post the overturning of Roe V. Wade by the US Supreme Court. In this episode, we're joined by Cynthia Ploth- the co-founder of Stix, and was recorded before the actual decision came through and we collectively got the heads up when the documents were leaked back in May. Guest Spotlight Cynthia Plotch, named to Inc.’s Top 100 Female Founders and Forbes 1000 Entrepreneurs in 2021, is Stix’s co-founder. Along with Jamie Norwood, Cynthia co-founded Stix, a health brand that empowers women to make confident health decisions, starting with reproductive and vaginal health products and sex education. Learn more about Stix here! Donate to the Restart Donation Bank here! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs Bolden: A trusted voice in skincare that works to inspire women to nurture, value, and love their natural beauty. Check out their entire skincare range here! Natural Annies Essentials: A clean, non-toxic home fragrances and candle-making experience for you and your entire family. NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Shop scents that elevate the ambiance of your home here! Taupe Coat: A vegan nail care brand that believes in a life filled with color, beauty, and abundance. Shop non-toxic nail care here! Nyah Beauty: is a natural skincare brand offering high-quality, consciously handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and scrubs. They offer plant-based skincare options free of detergents, phthalates, and other potentially irritating ingredients. Momotaro Apotheca: A plant-based and certified organic vulvovaginal care company that supports the body’s natural ability to heal from issues stemming from yeast infection, BV, clothing, exercise, and sex. Mothering Tea: Hand-crafted, small-batch teas to help you create more moments of stillness and reflection. ***Purchase your ‘me-time’ self-care box here*** This campaign runs through the end of July. Get yours NOW! Be well, Sis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 01 Mar 2024 | REWIND: A Guide to Reproductive Wellness and Self-Advocacy with Janelle King | 00:34:14 | |
For the next few weeks, we're celebrating our 4 year anniversary! To do so, we'll be mixing it up with a few throwback episodes featuring my favorite guests/conversations from our first few years. Guest Spotlight: Janelle King is a Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in Public Health. During her nursing career she has spent many years educating young women about reproductive and sexual health. In her spare time, you can find writing about reproductive health and wellness on her blog thenursenote.com Discussion Highlights:
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| 15 Dec 2020 | 2020 in Review + Steps for Creating a Successful Personal Wellness Plan | 00:20:23 | |
Join me as we take a reflective walk through 2020 and strategize on how to better care for ourselves in the coming year. This episode features a variety of questions that serve as journaling prompts that inspire self reflection. ________ Song of the day (played at episode conclusion): We Got a Love Thang by CeCe Peniston __________ Let's connect: join me on Instagram or send me an email at hello@thebewellsis.com ! Be well, Sis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Fatherless Father: A Journey of Healing | 00:39:34 | |
Fatherhood, a role that carries immense significance and impact on our lives. Yet, for many, the journey of fatherhood is shaped not only by the present but also by the wounds of the past. Today, we shine a light on a topic that often remains unspoken but affects countless individuals: healing from growing up without a father. Today's guest is the best father I know- my husband. Join this intimate conversation on healing, compassion, and unconditional love.
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| 25 Dec 2024 | You Might Also Like: Good Game with Sarah Spain | ||
Introducing The Slice-ees (aka the Inaugural Good Game End-of-Year Awards) from Good Game with Sarah Spain. Follow the show: Good Game with Sarah Spain It’s time for the first annual Slice-ee Awards!! Sarah, Misha and Alex announce the nominees in each category and ask YOU to cast ballots. Plus, Jane McManus, editor of The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024, joins Sarah to share her favorite pieces from this year, and chat about her upcoming book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports. Then a *unique* In Memoriam, and some delights and comforts to offset your New Year’s dread.
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| 01 Apr 2020 | Self-care, Well-being, and Growth: How to Start Your Wellness Journey | 00:51:11 | |
Guest Spotlight:
In this episode, we spoke with Florie Johnson- a California-based Intuitive, Reiki Healer, Feather energy cleanser, Alternative Health Expert, and mother who uses a variety of tools to help her clients turn their pain into power. This episode is crucial, not only, for those looking to start their wellness journey, but also, for those looking for new tools to add to their wellness arsenal.
We discussed:
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| 17 Jan 2024 | Self-Marriage, Social Justice, and Body Liberation: A Conversation with Danni "Amapoundcake" Adams | 00:36:42 | |
WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!! I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well, Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and more interactive experience. Our January Book of the Month is "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma" by Mariel Buqué. Join the book club- your $10/month contribution directly funds the post-production fees of the podcast. The ultimate goal is to outsource video and audio editing so that the podcast is uploaded on time every Tuesday and Friday.
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Guest Spotlight Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams is an influencer, writer, activist, body image coach, and speaker. She has worked alongside physicians to help minimize anti-fat bias in health care. In 2021, she partnered with Seminole County Health Department to decrease food disparities in low-income communities. She’s received the Solidarity Award from Job with Justice award and has been nominated for several 2023 awards for change. One of them being the 30 under 30 Global Brand Award. The audacious body image coach has been invited to speak at Harvard University, the University of Ottawa, Bethune Cookman University, and others about race, beauty, and more. She's also been featured on the Tamron Hall Show and Dr. Phil. How to Connect with Danni: Visit her Website Follow her on Instagram Read her features on CNN, Ebony Magazine, and Dallas Weekly
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| 11 Jun 2024 | What It Takes to Heal with Prentis Hemphill | 00:44:07 | |
We’re on YouTube- Subscribe to the Be Well, Sis Channel today! Guest Spotlight: Prentis is a writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer, and therapist. They are the Founder and Director of The Embodiment Institute, and the host of the new podcast, Becoming the People. For the last ten years, Prentis has practiced and taught somatics in social movement organizations and offered embodied practice during moments of social unrest and organizational upheaval. They have taught embodied leadership with Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity and generative somatics and served as the Healing Justice Director of Black Lives Matter Global Network.
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| 09 Jan 2024 | Understanding and Overcoming Mother Wounds | Alyson Brown | 00:59:18 | |
WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!! I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well, Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and more interactive experience. Our January Book of the Month is "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma" by Mariel Buqué. Join the book club- your $10/month contribution directly funds the post-production fees of the podcast. The ultimate goal is to outsource video and audio editing so that the podcast is uploaded on time every Tuesday and Friday.
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Guest Spotlight: Alyson is an inner child healing coach who helps Black women heal and overcome the pain of the mother wound. Countless women are suffering in silence because they have no language for their experience. Alyson not only holds space for that pain, but creates opportunities for us to address and overcome.
How to Connect with Aly: Visit her Website Follow her on Instagram and on TikTok
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| 16 Jun 2021 | The Nuances and Celebration of Black Fatherhood | 00:55:14 | |
This week’s episode features our very first male guests! With Father’s Day quickly approaching, I wanted to explore the nuances of Black Fatherhood. This episode had was a bit of a departure from the usual in the best way possible. Guest Feature: Muki and Brown are the co-hosts of the 30 to Life Podcast. In honor of Father’s Day, I had a chance to speak with 2 Black millennial dads and got some insight on their journeys through parenthood. “Breaking stereotypes, building legacies, and helping others along the way. 30 to Life is for 30 somethings trying to make it in America. Tune in every Wednesday with Muki and Brown as they have stimulating conversations with a hint of comedy about everyday millennial life and black culture. 30 to Life is more than a black podcast. It is an experience.” Discussion Highlights:
On My Radar:
Brown’s Book Recommendation: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson Muki’s Book Recommendations: Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm GladwellWhere to find the Co-hosts of the 30 to Life Podcast: Check out their Instagram and website!
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| 26 Jul 2022 | Re-writing your Money Story ft. Danetha Doe | 00:51:22 | |
Lately, almost everyone has been talking about the likelihood that we’re headed towards a recession. But my weekly trips to the grocery store, gas prices, and the current housing crisis tell me that we’re just about there. In this episode, I’m joined by Danetha Doe- economist and Webby Award-winning TV host, and founded of Money and Mimosas to uncover how we can create wealth in any climate and in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Learn more from and about Danetha here! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs Bolden: A trusted voice in skincare and that work to inspire women to nurture, value, and love their natural beauty. Check out their entire skincare range here! Natural Annies Essentials: A clean, non-toxic home fragrances and candle-making experience for you and your entire family. NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Shop scents that elevate the ambiance of your home here! Taupe Coat: A vegan nail care brand that believes in a life filled with color, beauty, and abundance. Shop non-toxic nail care here! Nyah Beauty: is a natural skincare brand offering high-quality, consciously handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and scrubs. They offer plant-based skincare options free of detergents, phthalates, and other potentially irritating ingredients. Momotaro Apotheca: A plant-based and certified organic vulvovaginal care company that supports the body’s natural ability to heal from issues stemming from yeast infection, BV, clothing, exercise, and sex. Mothering Tea: Hand-crafted, small-batch teas to help you create more moments of stillness and reflection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 09 Mar 2021 | Checking In: Tips on Managing Anxiety and Reasons You have to be Proud | 00:20:34 | |
Happy Anniversary!! March 6 marks the 1 year anniversary of the Be Well, Sis Podcast and I'm so grateful for each and every one of you! In this solo episode, I'm catching up with you and sharing some of the happenings in my life. I share:
On my Radar: I am Everything by Beautiful Chorus; Hey Queen by Beautiful Chorus Next week, I'll be back with a dope guest and conversation to share. In the meantime, be well Sis. _______________ Join the tribe on IG! Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 09 Feb 2021 | Faith and Community: How to Thrive While Living with a Chronic Illness | 00:35:45 | |
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."- Maya Angelou Today's guest is the embodiment of all of the above! Guest Spotlight: Nakeisa Jackson is a certified life coach & mentor, registered nurse, speaker, author, blogger, and wellness advocate. While in college she received a diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). After receiving this news, she decided to get educated on the disease and seek out services. When she began her journey of healing, she noticed a major gap in the representation of women living with HIV. This led her on her first mission to educate women around the world via the internet, events, and coaching programs. We discussed:
On my radar: Radiant Health Magazine: Radiant is a bi-annual print and digital health magazine for Black women. Their mission is to tell our own health stories and inspire Black women to live their healthiest, happiest, and most meaningful life. Each issue features content in health and wellness, fitness, healthy eating, beauty, style, body + mind, all wrapped up in one enticing title. Song of the day: Bag Lady by Erykah Badu Nakeisa's book recommendations: Life After HIV: Removing the Mask by Nikki J Fear is a Liar by Daniel B. Lancaster 31 Prayers for Spiritual Wealth: A Biblically Based Prayer Strategy for Small Business Owners by Chanel E. Martin Where to find Nakeisa on the web: IG, website, and podcast ________ *Start your Audible trial now! Join the tribe on IG! Sign up for our newsletter :)
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| 24 Nov 2020 | Perfectly Imperfect : Managing Expectations vs. Reality | 00:44:22 | |
“If you look for perfection, you'll never be content.” Today's episode features a dynamic conversation with 2 incredible women- the CEO/Co-Founder of Momotaro Apotheca and an NYC-based Ob/Gyn. Lindsay Wynn and Dr. Mare share their insight on everything vaginal wellness and we explore the roots of toxic perfectionism. About Momotaro Apotheca: Momotaro Apotheca is a certified organic and cruelty-free vulvovaginal care line that supports your body’s natural ability to heal. Our proactive plant-based products work gently yet effectively to systemically address symptoms associated with common vulvovaginal issues stemming from infection and general irritation without interfering with pH balance, hormones, pheromones, or medication. ***Use Promo code: BEWELLSIS at checkout for $$ off your next purchase at momotaroapotheca.com (promo valid through the end of December 2020). Follow Momotaro on IG! Follow Dr. Mare on IG! ______________ Articles on Perfectionism referenced in this episode : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/perfectionism https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-may-be-a-perfectionist-3145233
Lindsay's Book Recommendation: For Small Creatures Such as We: Rituals for Finding Meaning in Our Unlikely World Dr. Mare's Book Recommendation: The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living ________________________________ ***Join the Be Well, Sis Tribe!!!
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| 21 Nov 2023 | Sacred Purpose:A Journey of Self-Discovery with Myeisha Essex | 00:38:42 | |
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| 05 Dec 2023 | Finding Love in a Changing World:Dating in the Digital Age | 00:41:41 | |
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Dating can be tricky. This is especially true if you're not asking the right questions. Guest Spotlight: Dr. Jacquie’s rise into the relationship and marriage space has deemed her America’s Marriage & Relationship Coach™. Her magnetic appeal captures audiences with her practical solutions to relatable issues. Dr. Jacquie’s mantra derives from the idea that the foundation of any society starts in the individual homes of people. Dr. Jacquie is regularly featured on morning shows and News segments on networks like Fox, KTLA, CNN, GWN, Hallmark ABC and NBC affiliates, TV One Bravo and Huffington Post. She continues to light a path towards an enriched life and resides in Miami, FL with her husband of over 25 years and two sons. ***** Connect: www.bewellsis.com Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens (AG1)– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | The Intersection of Financial Health and Wellness | 00:32:05 | |
“Those who master money are free to serve others still mastered by it”. – Orrin Woodward Generally speaking, we rarely discuss the connection between our financial health its effect on our overall wellbeing. Today's episode addresses the very tangible link between the two. Guest Feature: Jamila is not only the founder but also the host of the award-winning podcast called Journey to Launch. She teaches everyday people like teachers, working professionals, and busy parents how to eliminate debt, save more money and increase their net worth regardless of their income. Additionally, she is a wife, mom of three and first-generation immigrant from Jamaica raised in Brooklyn, NY. We discussed:
On my Radar: Exhale -App for Emotional Wellbeing Song of the Day: Roll Some Mo by Lucky Daye Jamila's Book Recommendations:
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| 04 May 2022 | A Conversation on Race and How to Breakaway from Overdoing ft. Celeste Headlee | 00:35:05 | |
Are you overworked or are you over working?
Today we’re joined by, award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Celeste Headlee!
A self-described “light-skinned Black Jew,” Celeste Headlee has been forced to speak about race—including having to defend or define her own—since childhood. In her career as a journalist for public media, she’s made it a priority to talk about race proactively. She’s discovered, however, that those exchanges have rarely been productive. In today’s conversation, we discussed a bit of everything from hard conversations around race, the things she’s been privy to because some didn’t realize that she too is Black, how to move away from overworking and so much more! Buy her books: Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving Speaking of Race: Why Everybody Needs to Talk about Racism–And How to Do It We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter Where to find Celeste online: Visit her website! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens: Redeem your offer of 1 free year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs by visiting athleticgreens.com/bewellsis _____ Join the *Inner Circle*– a virtual community by Be Well, Sis here!! Join the tribe on IG! Be Well, Sis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | To Honor Them, We Honor Ourselves: Empowerment through Pleasure | Jamila Dawson, LMFT | 00:39:53 | |
Guest Feature: Jamila Dawson, LMFT is a sex therapist and speaker. She supports Black people and other POC to manage trauma and thrive despite racial battle fatigue. Jamila has been a sex educator since 2005 and has practiced psychotherapy since 2015. She is the founder and owner of the psychotherapy practice Fire & Flow Therapy. She presents clinical trainings grounded in social justice to mental health organizations and teaches classes on kink/BDSM, ethical non-monogamy, navigating trauma, and ways to discover wellness through pleasure. Her life's work is to break down sexual stigma and help people design relationships that center pleasure, creativity, and liberation. She is co-author of With Pleasure: Managing Triggers for More Vibrant Sex, Pleasure, and Relationships (2021) and the co-author of the upcoming book Essential Clinial Care for Sex Workers: A Sex-Positive Handbook for Mental Health Practioners (2023) Resources: Book: With Pleasure https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B099GVZQXQ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_5M16CAT3XKZ058GCEJQH Where to Find Jamila: Her Website, Instagram, Twitter
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| 16 Feb 2020 | Be Well Sis: The Trailer | 00:01:14 | |
Too often, Black women are a mere afterthought in conversations around wellness. On this podcast, the dialogue is always centered around women like you. Join me, and we'll share in the experience and expertise of some of the most fascinating women in wellness. From relationship conversations to tougher discussions on things like the Black Maternal Health crisis to the light-hearted banter on my own personal wellness journey- this podcast will deliver everything you need to get it together mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This is OUR space. Welcome to the podcast but more importantly- welcome to the tribe. Be well, sis. Officially join the tribe at www.bewellsispodcast.com Follow on IG: http://www.instagram.com/bewellsis_podcast
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| 07 Sep 2021 | No New Friends? | 00:38:09 | |
I’m in my mid-thirties. At this point in life, I’m quite familiar with the ebbs and flows of friendships. Over the years, we’ve outgrown childhood friends and made new ones throughout high school and college. But one of the skills we seem to lose a grasp on in adulthood is how to make new friends and navigate friendship breakups. Enter Danielle Bayard Jackson. Danielle is a friendship expert on a mission to help women create and maintain better friendships. Today, we’re diving into an open and candid conversation about how we can make new friends as adults.
We discuss the balancing act of prioritizing friendships while juggling the responsibilities of adult life. Danielle gives us a new perspective of viewing friendships through the lens of wellness, and why not having anyone to vibe with can have the same harmful effects as other unhealthy habits As a self-proclaimed introvert, I couldn’t wrap up this episode without picking Danielle’s brain on how I can take on the scary task of starting new friendships and finding new friends outside of my already existing circles. Danielle is here to help you navigate adult friendship breakups, transitions, and expanding your friendship circle. Because at the end of the day, we all get by with a little help from our friends.
About Danielle Bayard Jackson: Danielle Bayard Jackson is a friendship expert on a mission to help women create and maintain better friendships. As a former high school teacher and certified women's coach, (as well as a podcast host, author, and speaker) Danielle uses her knowledge and training to help women better understand the impact and importance of strong platonic relationships between women through her unique platform, FriendForward. Recently featured in the NBC News article “I hired a friendship coach to make friends. Here’s what happened”, Danielle is sought after by various media outlets to shine a light on the complexities of female friendship and to provide actionable strategies for overcoming some of the most common hurdles to sustaining meaningful friendships. Closer Look of the Episode:
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| 20 Dec 2022 | Unpacking the "Ride or Die" Woman with Shanita Hubbard | 00:42:44 | |
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Guest Feature Shanita Hubbard has been published in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, The Guardian, Pitchfork, ESSENCE, and a host of other publications. She is also the author of the bestselling book RIDE OR DIE: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women. In this book, she interrogates the notion of the “ride or die chick”—a Black woman who holds down her family and community, often at her own expense. Hubbard argues that this way of life has left Black women exhausted, overworked, overlooked, and feeling depleted. She suggests that Black women are susceptible to this mentality because it’s normalized in our culture. RIDE OR DIE fervently dismantles cultural norms requiring Black women to care for everyone but themselves. “I am who I am because of other Black women,” Hubbard writes, “so I wrote this book to focus on us and our well-being.” How to Connect with Shanita: Purchase Ride or Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-being of Black Women here!
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| 16 May 2023 | A Renaissance of Our Own| Rachel Cargle | 00:29:17 | |
This conversation is one that I manifested even before I launched Be Well, Sis! Rachel Cargle is a writer, entrepreneur, philanthropic innovator, and founder of The Loveland Foundation, Inc., founded in 2018, which offers free access to mental health care through the Therapy Fund for Black women and girls. Rachel Cargle’s A RENAISSANCE OF OUR OWN: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining is a crucial addition to the antiracist conversation and comes from a place of deep personal discovery. There are breaking points in all our lives when we realize that the way things have been done before no longer serve us, be it the way we approach our relationships, our belief systems, our work, our education, even our rest. For Rachel Cargle, reimagining—the act of creating in our minds that which does not exist but that we believe can and should—has been a lifelong process. Reimagining served as the most powerful catalyst for Cargle’s personal transformation from a small-town Christian wife to an incisive queer feminist voice of a generation. Our conversation dives into
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| 04 Oct 2023 | Understanding Trauma: A Conversation with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne | 00:46:54 | |
In this episode, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne joins us to discuss trauma, its effect on the brain, grounding, and healing. She also helps us explore the definition of trauma from a mental and psychological perspective, emphasizing that trauma is not solely about the events themselves, but also about how our bodies respond to those events. This conversation delves into the misconceptions and overuse of the term "trauma," highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding. Tune in to gain insights into the impact of trauma and the importance of healing and finding grounding in the face of adversity.
Guest Spotlight Dr. Maiysha is an integrative physician, visionary, thought leader, consultant, and trainer of neuro linguistic programming, and her specialty in trauma-informed communication is teaching people the power of words and how our unconscious thoughts and beliefs have an impact on the reality we create. She teaches leaders to become trauma-informed by teaching conscious communication and emotional fluency. How to connect with Dr. Claiborne: Follow her on Instagram Listen to her podcast- The Black Mind Garden Podcast Resource Mentioned: The Mood Meter App- Based on decades of research from Yale. Tell your Mood Meter mobile app how you feel and build emotional intelligence that lasts a lifetime. Puzzle with me! Use code BEWELLSIS15 at checkout. MORE- You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here! Stay informed and join our newsletter -->here! Click here for more information on our book club. Be Well, Sis Partners: AG1– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 26 Jan 2021 | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome | 00:27:48 | |
Have you ever felt that even though you had all the experience/education/applicable skills that you still didn’t belong in the room? That even though you’ve gotten the job, that you didn’t really belong? That, my friend, is Imposter Syndrome. Let’s talk about it!
Guest Feature:
Christine Carino is a passionate coach committed to empowering people to live lives aligned with who they truly are so that they can lead consciously and impactfully. She is the founder of Conscious Thrive- with the belief that when we are thriving, we make better choices, and when we make better choices, it ripples into our families, communities, and society at large.
Discussion Highlights:
On My Radar:
Song of the Day: WizKid- Essence ft Tems
Christine’s Book Recommendation: Becoming by Michelle Obama and The Code of an Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani
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| 23 Jun 2024 | The First Period Talk: Practical Guidance from Dana Roberts, Co-Founder of RED DROP | 00:45:31 | |
Today we’re taking a trip down memory lane as we discuss our first periods and how we can challenge the norms regarding those conversations with the younger generation. Guest Spotlight: Co-founder Dana Roberts worked as an educator for over 20 years. One year while teaching 5th grade, half of the girls started their period in her class! Unfortunately, most of them were scared and unprepared. So, she decided to stitch together cute handbags to create a “first purse” for these tweens. Each bag contained everything they needed when starting their period. Dana realized there was a gap in the market for tween period products and education, and she wanted to create a solution that would help all girls, including her own daughters. She began talking with her close friend Dr. Monica Williams, then a new mom, about partnering on launching a brand to empower, educate, and support tweens (and their caregivers!) on their transition into puberty. Together, they launched RedDrop, with a mission to normalize periods and period preparation for tweens and their families. Shop Red Drop! -Visit the website, Girl Scouts, or on Amazon.
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| 13 Oct 2020 | Rest as a Form of Resistance | 00:39:00 | |
We're back!!! After taking a much needed break- we discuss the importance of rest in our community. Guest spotlight: Today's episode features the dynamic Kayla Butler (@sprdlove), host of the Lay with Kay podcast. Kayla Butler is a South Florida native with a love for yoga, history, and understanding human behavior. It was a combination of curiosity and personal experience with mental health illnesses in her own family that led her to pursue an education in psychology at Nova Southeastern University. She continued her academic pursuits, earning a Master's in Aging and Neuroscience from the University of South Florida. The Lay With Kay podcast serves to educate others on the neuroscience of sleep and the importance of the most important routine of our lives. Song of the Day: JA ARA E by Burna Boy Kayla's Book recommendations:
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| 13 Oct 2023 | Feel Good Fridays: Expressing Gratitude | 00:22:36 | |
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| 04 May 2021 | Conscious Child, Mindful Parent | 00:51:20 | |
There is no such thing as a perfect parent. So just be a real one.~ Sue Atkins Guest Feature: “Kristen Hanna is a mother of two, mindfulness practitioner, and guide who specifically works with pregnant women and other moms. Her intention is to teach tangible self-regulating practices and share in transparent experiences across the mothering community that will help to create more peaceful, loving environments for babies and children as they grow. She believes that a self-aware mother grows compassionate kids. Through her work, she is striving to close the gap by providing more information as she learns alongside.” Discussion Highlights:
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| 22 Mar 2022 | Keeping the Vision with Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo | 00:53:51 | |
How many ways could your life change if you would commit to creating that thing you’ve been thinking about?
Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo is a board-certified pediatrician for over 15 years and an academic faculty for over a decade, mentoring women physicians of color. She is CEO and founder of Melanin and Medicine - a company designed to provide Black women physicians with support through an online community, networking, masterclass events, courses, and coaching. As a life and career strategist, she provides Black women with culturally-informed strategies and systems to reduce burnout, achieve personal and professional fulfillment, rediscover their purpose, and achieve their vision for life without struggle or sacrifice. In this episode we discussed:
Dr. Omolara's Book Recommendations: Chillpreneur: The New Rules for Creating Success, Freedom, and Abundance on Your Terms by Denise Duffield-Thomas The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Your Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks (mentioned on the section on clarity) The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare by Priscilla Rose (mentioned on the section on gaining clarity around purpose) How to connect with Dr. Omolara: Melanin and Medicine website Follow Melanin and Medicine on Instagram! Check out the Melanin and Medicine Podcast here! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens: Redeem your offer of 1 free year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs by visiting athleticgreens.com/bewellsis _____ Join the *Inner Circle*- a virtual community by Be Well, Sis here!! Join the tribe on IG! Be Well, Sis. *Affiliate link: By purchasing this book (or any other book on our bookshop storefront, the podcast earns a small commission that helps support the production of this podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | Reimagining the Fourth Trimester: Postpartum Health and Wellness ft. Lydia Simmons | 00:51:13 | |
The first 3 months after giving birth is affectionately known as the 4th trimester. With so much emphasis placed on the new addition to the world, very little is shared about the often very trying and complex time for the parent. This episode peels back the curtain on this important and complex time. Guest Feature: Lydia Simmons was unable to obtain the level of healthcare support required during postpartum, she turned to her knowledge of food as a foundational and core means of health to create MILK Postnatal; a 7-Ingredient, vegan, 1OO% Superfood Postnatal that would support Moms from Day 1 of Postpartum up to 2 years of Breastfeeding and into Lifestyle Wellness. Lydia sought the advice of Chemists, Physiologists, and Nutritional Scientists to bring her product to market due to her own difficulties to overcome the difficult postpartum times. Lydia realigned expectations for her sensitive community to assure premium ingredients, a 30-day supply to aid moms with the cost of affordable health and wellness supplementation. She developed breastfeeding-safe items to best support other women who were and would experience the same. -MORE into: We're still crowdfunding- learn more about how you can SUPPORT here! Lydia's Book Recommendation: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman How to connect with Lydia: Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs Bolden: A trusted voice in skincare that work to inspire women to nurture, value, and love their natural beauty. Check out their entire skincare range here! Natural Annies Essentials: A clean, non-toxic home fragrances and candle-making experience for you and your entire family. NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Shop scents that elevate the ambiance of your home here! Taupe Coat: A vegan nail care brand that believes in a life filled with color, beauty, and abundance. Shop non-toxic nail care here! Nyah Beauty: is a natural skincare brand offering high-quality, consciously handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and scrubs. They offer plant-based skincare options free of detergents, phthalates, and other potentially irritating ingredients. Momotaro Apotheca: A plant-based and certified organic vulvovaginal care company that supports the body’s natural ability to heal from issues stemming from yeast infection, BV, clothing, exercise, and sex. Mothering Tea: Hand-crafted, small-batch teas to help you create more moments of stillness and reflection.
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| 20 Oct 2023 | Flower Power to the People | Lindsay Fauntleroy | 00:40:41 | |
You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here! Stay informed and join our newsletter -->here! Click here for more information on our book club. *Feel Good Fridays will resume next Friday. For today's episode- I'm joined by friend to the show, acupunturist, and author- Lindsay Fauntleroy, for a much needed conversation on things that we should also add to our self-care tool kit especially in times like these. Guest Spotlight: Lindsay Fauntleroy is a licensed acupuncturist and the founder of The Spirit Seed, a school that offers personal and professional development courses that are rooted in ancestral understandings of health, humanity, nature, and the cosmos. Her approach to soul medicine emerged through over 15 years of clinical practice, Doctoral studies of Indigenous and African Diasporic psychology, and her commitment to community wellness. Lindsay's line of Five-Element flower essence remedies, the Elementals, is available nationally and internationally. "The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free." Dr. Maya Angelou MORE- Flower Essence Self-Assessment Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5c1cf9494dd4910013be1879 Elementals Flower Essences: Use code BEWELLSIS www.ElementalsEssences.com Virtual Flower Essence Therapy Sessions: https://www.thespiritseed.org/integrativefloweressencetherapy Spirit Seed Classes and Community: https://www.thespiritseed.orgBe Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS
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| 05 Oct 2021 | An Exploration of Acupuncture with Franchesca Isaac,LAc | 00:25:21 | |
One of the things that I’ve said (and will continue to say) is that while Western medicine has its benefits, it’s not the end all be all when it comes to your overall health and wellness. And while I’m grateful for Western medicine, it doesn’t quite get to the root cause of an ailment the way that Eastern medicine does. On my journey to decolonizing my mind when it comes to being more intentional with my wellness, I’ve been doing what I can to learn about traditional and alternative medicine. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to Francesca Isaac, a licensed Acupuncturist and fellow island girl. Francesca fell in love with the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine while receiving treatments for severe menstrual cramps. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in biology, she spent 3 years studying acupuncture at the Tri-state College of Acupuncture in New York City. Today, Francesca is here to share her expert knowledge on acupuncture and how it pertains to your wellness. We discuss how acupuncture can aid your menstrual cycle. She also shares some tips and tricks that you can easily implement at home to alleviate your menstrual cramps and discomfort. Francesca walks us through the importance of learning and acknowledging the history of Chinese medicinal practices, especially in a world where these practices are becoming more widely available. If you’re interested in the therapeutic, physical, and cosmetic benefits of acupuncture and you’re ready to incorporate it into your wellness routine, this episode is for you. Listen in to this incredibly insightful episode with Francesca and pick up some pointers on the benefits of adding acupuncture into your wellness routine. A Closer Look at the Episode
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| 10 Aug 2021 | You Are Enough: Overcoming perfectionism and disappointments | 00:38:03 | |
What do you do when life has disappointed you? How do you regain your footing when career setbacks have knocked you down? Navigating these disappointments and setbacks can be lonely and defeating. You might find yourself looking in the mirror, not recognizing the person staring back at you because they’re drained of their confidence. Kyla Denanyoh knows this feeling a little too well. She dealt with frustration and immense self-doubt after not having passed the bar exam. Although she is hardly the first person to fail the bar, she felt isolated in her experience. In our conversation today, we discuss how to overcome disappointments and setbacks, especially when things don’t go as planned. Kyla shares her expertise and experience on overcoming self-doubt, giving yourself permission to pivot, and embracing the journey. Episode Timestamps:
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| 10 May 2024 | Workplace Trauma and Validation: Insights from Safe Spaces for Black Women with Alicia Coulter | 00:48:05 | |
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Guest Spotlight: Alicia Coulter, MPH, MSW is the is a highly sought after advocate and public speaker focusing her work in protecting the lives of Black women. She is also the CEO & Co-Founder of AHN Foundation, a nonprofit that is committed to providing Safe Spaces for Black Women™ and health including equity and inclusive services to the Black community. Her desire to develop Safe Spaces for Black Women™ was birthed from her habitually experiencing unsafe spaces in corporate America because of her being a Black woman. The spaces she creates afford Black women a space that is for Black women by a Black woman, luxurious, filled with positivity, joy, and sisterhood. Purchase Safe Spaces for Black Women here! Connect with Alicia: -MORE: Connect: www.bewellsis.com Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens (AG1)– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs Winona: Use code BEWELLSIS at checkout to save 25% off your first order. Neurohacker: Resist celluarl aging at the cellular level with Qualia Senolytic. Visit neurohacker.com/BEWELLSIS for savings! 310 Nutrition: Get 50% off up to $100 for your first order by using code BEWELLSIS Ya-Man: Experience the future of beauty and visit Ya-manusa.com. Use code BEWELLSIS for 20% off! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Normalizing Therapy, Postpartum, and why She Matters | 00:41:29 | |
"Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going". Guest Spotlight: Jade Kearney is a Mental Health Expert, Advocate, and Founder/CEO of She Matters, a new community designed to support and meet the mental health needs of Black women.We discussed:
On My Radar: Spoonful of Comfort: Gourmet soup for any occasion; love by the spoonful. *Shout out to the Chatting Over Chowder podcast for introducing me to one of my new favorites! Jade's Book Recommendation: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Download SheMatters here; Follow them on Instagram! __________________________ *Start your Audible trial now! Join the tribe on IG! Sign up for our newsletter
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| 24 Nov 2023 | Feel Good Fridays: Mindful Giving | 00:14:53 | |
**You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here! Stay informed and join our newsletter -->here! Click here for more information on our book club. In a world where we’re constantly on the go, it's easy to rush through the holiday season without truly savoring the joy of giving. But the act of gifting can be a powerful source of connection, love, and impact. Be well, Sis. Connect: www.bewellsis.com Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens (AG1)– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | Reimagining the Possibilities | Junauda Petrus-Nasah | 00:47:29 | |
Are you living your ideal life? This week's episode features author, artist, and activist, Junauda Petrus- Nasah. As we discuss her latest book- CAN WE PLEASE GIVE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE GRANDMOTHERS?, we delve into what it means to reimagine a better, more positive future. Based on her viral poem after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014, Petrus inspires readers to imagine a radically positive future where police aren’t in charge of public safety and community well-being. How to connect with and support Junauda: Purchase her books here Visit her website Mentioned in this Episode: The Erotics of Abolition by Junauda Petrus-Nasah Erased Ly*chings- Ken Gonzales-Day
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| 16 Mar 2022 | Community, Clarity, and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon | 00:37:54 | |
What is your North-Star or guiding principle by which you live your life? Guest Feature: Recognized as one of the most brilliant minds in education and business, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon has transformed the lives of thousands of Black entrepreneurs across the world. Her love of community, paired with her mantra, “Support Is A Verb,” inspires and educates African-Americans to create generational health and wealth. As an award-winning expert in education, business development, plant-based living, she leaves an indelible mark on any business who walks through her door. Dr. Key has developed an economical vehicle that empowers the Black community through cooperative economics. Her ‘key’ to success is her village. In this episode we discussed:
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| 24 Mar 2021 | Creating a Life that Truly Reflects Your Values | 00:34:03 | |
Apply to the From 9-5 to Consultant Accelerator Scholarship here! Guest Feature: This episode features a conversation with Naya the Creative, the Founder of House of Brand Therapy- a brand development agency and education space that focuses on creating profitable brands. Their educational materials (courses, accelerators, training, etc.) have been designed for Black women who’d like to build high-quality, one-of-a-kind brands but struggle with imposter syndrome. In honor of Women’s History Month, Naya is providing scholarships to 100 Black women ready to create lives that are more aligned with their values. The scholarship application closes on March 31, 2021. Discussion Highlights:
Naya’s Book Recommendation*: The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz Where to find Naya : Website and Instagram Harvard Business Review Article on Imposter Syndrome _____ Start your Audible trial now! Join the tribe on IG! Sign up for our newsletter! Be Well, Sis.
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| 10 Oct 2023 | Creating a Safe Space for Mental Health Conversations with Priscilla Agyeman of Saddie Baddies | 00:44:35 | |
Guest Spotlight: saddie baddies® was created in 2019 by Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH (she/her)- a creative entrepreneur, thought leader and mental health activist. Priscilla noticed there was a gap in digital discourse designed primarily for young Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, and multiracial people that educated and unpacked the layers of mental health — and she knew that needed to change. Through carefully curated visual content and evidence-based topics, saddie baddies® is challenging a shift in mental health discourse worldwide. How to Connect with Priscilla: Follow on Instagram Listen to the Soft Life Podcast by Saddie Baddies Check out her website Resources Mentioned in this Episode- The Loveland Foundation Therapy Fund The Charlyne McFarland Therapy Assistance Program MORE- You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here! Stay informed and join our newsletter -->here! Click here for more information on our book club. Be Well, Sis Partners: AG1– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 17 May 2024 | The Mind-Body Connection: Exploring the Link and Disparities in Cancer Outcomes | 00:36:16 | |
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| 09 Dec 2022 | Holiday Bonus Series Part 2: Managing Expectations and the In-Laws | 00:22:40 | |
Let’s face it- the holidays can be triggering AF. Join us every Friday for a holiday miniseries to help you navigate all the holiday feels. For the month of December, I’m joined by Brittny of RVL Wellness Co , Founder of a self-care-inspired puzzle company, as we discuss navigating complicated family dynamics, managing expectations, loneliness, relationships, and the anxiousness that tends to be exacerbated during this time of year. In this episode, we discuss managing expectations of not only the people around us but also the ones that we put on ourselves. We also discuss tips for dealing with the in-laws as a new couple. Article Referenced: Navigating Family Relationships During the Holidays Bonus Series Sponsor: Join the 3 million plus people who have taken charge of their mental health with an experienced BetterHelp therapist Visit BetterHelp.com/bewellsis for savings!
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| 28 Oct 2020 | The Power of Radical Self-care and a Practical Guide to Wellness | 00:22:31 | |
Join me as I detail my own story of burnout and why I've become so passionate about self-care. In this episode I breakdown what the meaning of radical self-care and how to self-assess. 1. Readjust your inner voice 2. Take an honest inventory 3. Write it out Download the FREE accompanying guide here! Get in touch with me on IG or on the BWS site. Be well, sis!
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| 26 Mar 2024 | Balancing Business and Pleasure with Kimberly Lewis | 00:42:02 | |
In this episode, we speak with Kimberly Lewis, the CEO of Curlmix and 4C Only, who shares a valuable lesson on the significance of prioritizing self-care and joy in life, even amidst business success and responsibilities. Kimberly recounted her personal journey of realizing that she had sacrificed her joy, peace, and happiness in pursuit of business goals and financial success. Despite reaching significant revenue milestones, she found herself lacking personal satisfaction and fulfillment. Guest Spotlight: Kim Lewis is not your average CEO. Her journey began with a setback, but through unwavering determination and a relentless work ethic, she transformed challenges into triumphs. As the mastermind behind CurlMix, Kim disrupted the beauty market with a revolutionary concept, offering DIY boxes for curly hair. After strategic experimentation and research, she pivoted CurlMix to focus on their hero product - Flaxseed Gel, creating the first 4-step Wash and Go System to empower individuals to master their curls in just 21 days.
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| 02 Mar 2023 | To Honor Them, We Honor Ourselves: Prioritizing Rest| Tanya Christian | 00:36:23 | |
This episode concludes our BHM series and highlights the different types of rest and their importance. Guest Feature: Tanya Christian is a home expert at CR who reports on sleep staples to help consumers make informed decisions. Where to find Tanya: Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bewellsis Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS
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| 03 Mar 2022 | My Sister's Keeper : The Value of Community, Heart Health, and Tips on Grief ft. Zsanai Epps | 00:45:21 | |
In what ways do you consistently show up for yourself? Zsanai Epps is the Director of the My Sister’s Keeper and Positive Period programs at the Black Women's Health Imperative Organization. The Black Women’s Health Imperative is the nation’s first nonprofit organization created by Black women to help protect and advance the health and wellness of Black women and girls. This organization has been active since 1981 and has been at the forefront of women’s health issues, through comprehensive public education initiatives that promote the overall wellness of Black women.
Guest Spotlight: Zsanai Epps, MPH,CHES is the Director of My Sister’s Keeper and Positive Period at the Black Women’s Health Imperative. Zsanai leads national programming with young Black women ages 18-30 and college students with an emphasis on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Zsanai’s portfolio includes programming around reproductive justice, chronic disease prevention, advocacy, and leadership development. Today’s conversation highlighted:
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| 24 Feb 2023 | Introducing the Women of Color Podcasters by Danielle Desir Corbett | 00:01:18 | |
Discover how Women of Color podcasters and audio creators are shaping how we create and consume podcasts. Hosted by WOC Podcasters founder, Danielle Desir Corbett, learn how these powerhouses got started, ways they’ve overcome challenges, seized opportunities, and their best advice for making it in the podcasting industry. Hear from award-winning podcast hosts and producers, app developers, award show hosts, community organizers, podcast network CEOs, and more. Get updates about new episodes by following Women of Color Podcasters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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| 23 Mar 2021 | Cultivating Self-love through Forgiveness and Compassion | 00:37:08 | |
Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do. - Brene Brown Guest Feature: Meghan Watson is a psychotherapist, writer, consultant, and content creator who is focused on helping you get connected to your best self. She specializes in helping people understand their emotions, and develop the necessary insights to grow into exactly who they want to be. She focuses primarily on emotion management, life transitions, relationship, and food/body image issues all through an anti-oppressive, radical self compassion and body liberation lens. Discussion Highlights:
On My Radar: Scholarship for From 9-5 to Consultant Accelerator. In honor of Women’s history month- Naya the Creator is awarding scholarships to 100 Black women ready to change their lives. Apply here! The application closes on 3/31/2021- don’t miss out! Meghan’s Book Recommendation*: From Margin to Center by bell hooks Where to find Meghan: Website and Instagram _____ Start your Audible trial now! Join the tribe on IG! Sign up for our newsletter! Be Well, Sis. *Affiliate link: By purchasing this book (or any other book on our bookshop storefront, the podcast earns a small commission that helps support the production of this podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | Feel Good Fridays: From SAD to Glad; A Guide to Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder | 00:33:24 | |
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| 02 Jan 2024 | Break the Cycle: A Guide for Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Mariel Buqué | 00:48:46 | |
In this episode, Cassandre interviews Dr. Mariel Buqué, a therapist and author of "Break the Cycle." They discuss intergenerational trauma and its impact on individuals and families. Dr. Buqué explains that intergenerational trauma is the only type of trauma that is passed down through generations and can affect our biology. They highlight the importance of addressing and healing intergenerational trauma to break the cycle and create healthier family dynamics.
Guest Spotlight: Dr. Mariel Buqué, an Afro-Dominican Psychologist, and author of "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma," has woven her holistic approach into a modern, comprehensive therapeutic framework. With training from Columbia University, she co-developed a holistic mental health care fellowship, serving diverse clinics in the Columbia hospital system. Dr. Buqué integrates sound bath meditation and breathwork into therapy to deepen trauma healing. Her healing workshops reach Fortune 100 companies like Google and Twitter, and she lectures at Columbia University. Featured on major media outlets including The Today Show and Good Morning America, Dr. Buqué's approach to healing layered trauma is underpinned by her proprietary intergenerational healing approach. She extends her practices through her book, newsletter, and a growing social media community, earning recognition as a School of Greatness 100 Greatest People Doing Good in 2022 and an inaugural Verywell Mind 25 Mental Health Champion. PURCHASE A COPY OF BREAK THE CYCLE HERE! Where to connect with Dr. Mariel: WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!! I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well,Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and more interactive experience. Our January Book of the Month is "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma" by Mariel Buqué. Join the book club- your $10/month contribution directly funds the post-production fees of the podcast. The ultimate goal is to outsource video and audio editing so that the podcast is uploaded on time every Tuesday and Friday.
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| 21 Sep 2021 | How to Take Care of Your Health, Wellness, and Business | 00:34:52 | |
It’s no secret that we live in a hustle and grind culture. Pop on to Instagram on any given day, search the term “entrepreneur” or the hashtag #girlboss, and you’ll get flooded with posts about “rising and grinding”. On the other hand, there’s also the online culture of self-care that flaunts bubble baths, mud masks, and pampering. Needless to say, neither of those images are accurate to what truly takes place in real-life entrepreneurship and self-care. This is why I want you to meet Dawn Fitch. Dawn is a health advocate, speaker, author, and the founder and CEO of the award-winning bath and body company called Pooka Pure and Simple. Her story of wellness and entrepreneurship is one with many dramatic twists and turns. But at the end of the day, it is one that teaches us all important lessons about building a business from the ground up, navigating life-changing challenges, being an advocate for yourself and your health, and becoming and finding a strong support system both for you and others. Dawn shares her story from receiving the difficult news of her diagnosis. She also details how she navigates her life with an autoimmune disease (multiple sclerosis), how she prioritizes and optimizes her health and wellness, and the power of community in supporting her through this journey. On top of her health and wellness, Dawn also shares her 20-year (and counting) entrepreneurship journey. She opens up about leaving her traditional 9 to 5 job, building her business from the ground up, and the incredibly humbling experience of being an entrepreneur. And if you’re a budding entrepreneur yourself, you’re in luck! Dawn imparts some of her wisdom as well as her biggest advice for up and coming entrepreneurs. This is a conversation about business and wellness that is real, unfiltered, and honest. Dawn doesn’t sugarcoat her journey. Instead, she offers real-life advice for some hard-to-navigate situations. Tune in and be prepared to feel inspired as Dawn shares her story and the important lessons she’s learned along the way. Closer Look at the Episode
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| 05 Apr 2022 | Black Womanhood: The Search for Peace, Joy and Justice with Dr. Treva B. Lindsey | 00:58:57 | |
In what ways do you consistently cultivate joy in your daily life? Guest Spotlight In addition to being an author, Dr. Treva B. Lindsey is a Black feminist historian and Associate Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Ohio State University. She is the recipient of several awards and fellowships including the inaugural University of Missouri Faculty Achievement in Diversity Award and the inaugural Equity for Women and Girls of Color Fellowship at Harvard University. She has written for outlets such as The Washington Post, Time, NBC News, Bustle, Al Jazeera, BET, Complex, Vox, The Root, Huffington Post, PopSugar, Teen Vogue, The Grio, Zora, Women’s Media Center, and Cosmopolitan. She has been a featured commentator/expert on MSNBC, Al Jazeera, BET, Black News Channel, PBS, NPR, and CNN. Her work on Black women and girls, race, gender, sexuality, culture, and politics encompasses the far-reaching and often untold effects of current events and pop culture moments on marginalized communities. Her most recent title, AMERICA, GODDAM , chronicles multiple forms of violence against Black women and girls in the twenty-first century and illuminates their fight for liberation against it. With this book, Treva B. Lindsey compels readers to sit with how the U.S. has failed Black women and girls by interweaving personal accounts, hard-hitting analysis, history, and current events. In today’s episode we discussed:
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| 15 Sep 2023 | Feel Good Fridays: Stop Chasing Purpose | 00:11:55 | |
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| 21 Mar 2023 | Emotional Intelligence: The Key To Happiness | Ashley Williams | 00:56:08 | |
When we're emotionally well, we tend to have better relationships, better work performance, and better physical health. We're more resilient to stress, and we can handle difficult situations with greater ease. Guest Spotlight: Ashley Williams is the founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Clymb, an emotional wellness software for school-age children. She is the 2022 Culture Builder of the Year for Baltimore, which honors her work to make children’s happiness a policy priority. Ashley’s published work has appeared in EdPost, and in journals at Cornell University, Howard University and Southern Illinois University. Ashley is also an avid meditation practitioner passionate about sharing the transformative power of mindfulness with others and believes that it can improve the quality of life for anyone willing to commit to the practice. Her messages of encouragement and hope help people live their happiest and most fulfilling lives. How to connect with Ashley:
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| 07 May 2020 | Jesus and Therapy: You Can Do Both | 00:32:55 | |
"Just pray it away!" "Take it to the Lord in prayer". If you're Black and ever confided in an elder about possibly seeking therapy, you've likely been given one of these responses {insert eyeroll}. This week, we're joined by Aly Brown- also affectionately known as Aly B, as we delve into our experiences with therapy, discuss the intersection of faith and therapy, and the importance of finding a culturally competent therapist. Guest Spotlight: Aly B is the host of Shades of Brown, a podcast that discusses the ever-evolving and sometimes contradicting thoughts of a black millennial. Aly B uses her podcast to create deeper connections among black folks by exploring all the layers and nuances that make our experiences unique. Every week, she shares her thoughts on a range of topics related to the black experience. Each episode, Aly B encourages listeners to shift their perspective from “this or that”, to “this AND that”, and also challenges them to love themselves a little harder. Aly B believes there’s an incredible beauty to be explored in the middle ground. Where to find Aly: The Shades of Brown Podcast is available on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple. _______________ Join the tribe! Be Well, Sis Current Favorites- Goli Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies : The world’s first apple cider vinegar gummy; packed with powerful antioxidants and infused with superfoods. Natural Annie’s Essentials: Non-toxic, homemade Soy wax candles with 35-50+ hour burn times. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Embodied Healing: The Journey from Fibroids and Pregnancy Loss to Purposeful Pleasure | Dr. Candice Nicole | 00:49:40 | |
Nearly a quarter of Black women between 18 and 30 have fibroids compared to about 6% of white women, according to some national estimates. By age 35, that number increases to 60%. Black women are also two to three times more likely to have recurring fibroids or suffer from complications. Today's guest is Dr. Candice Nicole. She is an award-winning associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, where she studies sexual wellness and liberation. She also hosts F*ck the System: A Sexual Liberation Podcast, as well as How to Love a Human, a liberation podcast that asks people with multiple marginalized identities what the world would be like if it loved them. She's published over 50 research articles, been featured in HuffPost, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, and the New York Times . Where to Find Dr. Candice: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.candicenicole/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcandicenicole/ Websites: www.DrCandiceNicole.com www.CenterForHealingRacialTrauma.com
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| 17 Jan 2023 | Retroactive Allyship Theatre, The Workplace, and Challenging the Status Quo | Petra Vega | 00:45:09 | |
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Guest Feature: Petra Vega (She/Ella) is the Founder and Liberatory Leadership Coach of Create More Possibilities. She is also a Facilitator, Radical Social Worker and Emergent Strategist. Petra’s background includes over a decade of experience in building power with parents and neighbors, challenging toxic workplaces into care-centered spaces, developing facilitation as an art for consensus-based decision-making and inclusive, participatory engagement, as well as training the next generation of social workers to trust the people as experts in their own lives, interrogate the savior complex within us and to heal ourselves in order to heal the collective. Connect with Petra:
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| 27 Mar 2020 | Yes, Black Women Get Eating Disorders Too | 00:34:27 | |
Guest Spotlight: This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alishia McCollough - a North Carolina based therapist, author, poet, and social justice worker. We discussed:
Where to find Alishia on the web: Instagram Alishia’s Book Recommendations: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor Blossoming by Alishia McCullough __________________________ Join the tribe! Be Well, Sis Current Favorites Goli Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies : The world’s first apple cider vinegar gummy; packed with powerful antioxidants and infused with superfoods. Natural Annie’s Essentials: Non-toxic, homemade Soy wax candles with 35-50+ hour burn times.
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| 20 Oct 2020 | Intimacy and Sexual Liberation | 00:37:55 | |
Season 2 episode 2 features the incredible Dr. Lexx Brown James. She's a best-selling author, licensed marriage and family therapist, and certified sex educator. Our conversation takes many different turns as we deep dive into intimacy, barriers to intimacy, sexual liberation and dismanteling sexual shame and stigmas in our community. Song of the day: Break you off by the Roots ft. Musiq Soulchild Dr. Lexx's book recommendations: These are my eyes, this is my nose, this is my vulva by Dr. Lexx Brown James The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor Where to find Dr. Lexx:
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| 15 Sep 2020 | Hey Sis- where have you been?! | 00:03:43 | |
We're (almost) BACK!!! Just an update to let you know where I've been, what I've been up to, and when to expect the show to be back in action. Mark your calendars for the season 2 debut on October 13th! We'll be back with more thought provoking conversations and information to equip you to live your best live on your own terms! In the meantime, be well, Sis.
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