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Welcome to the Group Chat with Sequoia Holmes and Kimberly Hill
20 februari 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
Turn your notifications on– the group chat is open! Lees meer
This week Les and her besties, Sequoia Holmes and Kimberly Hill, get together the for the ultimate kiki. From their most embarrassing social media moments to their favorite celebrity crushes, the girls round up commentary on womanhood, relationships, lifestyles, and habits they’re loving and leaving out in 2024!
Together, the girls revisit how they first met, share new business ideas, and reveal the keys to lasting friendship in your 20s and 30s.
Resources
Follow Sequoia on Instagram @sequoiabholmes
Listen to Sequoia’s podcast “Black People Love Paramore”
Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimberlyhill_
Buy Kimberly’s Tome Candles
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How I Became A Full-Time Podcaster [BONUS]
16 februari 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
A few months ago, I put in my two weeks notice at my tech job to pursue working on this podcast full-time. Lees meer
In today’s special bonus episode, I’m sharing what my career trajectory looked like up until that point, all that went into the decision to make the leap, and what’s next.
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 213: Time to Enter Your Successful Era
Episode 207: The Truth About Working Towards Your Dream Career with Blake Newby
Episode 201: Nicole Walters on Redefining Success, Creating the Life You Want, and Finding Love After Divorce
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How to Strengthen Your Friendships, Make New Friends, and Navigate Friendship Changes with Danielle Bayard Jackson
13 februari 2024 · 1 uur 6 min
As we get older, it feels like opportunities to make friends diminish. Even finding the time to maintain the friendships we already have can feel more challenging. Lees meer
Between busy schedules, demanding jobs, family obligations and other responsibilities, we are left with little time for socializing, wondering how to be closer to those who make us feel like home.
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with female friendship coach and educator, Danielle Bayard Jackson for tangible tips on how to overcome these challenges to spice up your social life, make new friends, and embrace the ebs and flows of friendship for years to come!
We also talk about…
The surprising connection between friendship and our long-term health.
How to navigate friendships through different seasons of life.
Types of friendships and how to find the aligned friends you need
Why friendship breakups feel so devastating, and how to cope
How to leverage technology to make new friends
How to create friendship rituals and stay connected even when you have limited capacity
Identifying what friendship success looks like for you
Resources:
Follow Danielle on TikTok @thefriendshipexpert
Follow Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson
Pre-order Danielle’s new book “Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships” Out May 7th, 2024
Listen to Danielle’s podcast Friend Forward
For more friendship advice and coaching visit Danielle’s website: betterfemalefriendships.com
Follow @BumbleForFriends on Instagram
Download the Bumble For Friends app
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Starting A Business & Building with Your Friends with Justine and Natasha of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose
6 februari 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
We've all been there. Late one night you and your friend come up with a business idea that will change the world. But is it actually a good idea to start a business with a friend? Lees meer
Today, I’m sitting down with Justine and Natasha, co-hosts of the 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose podcast for an exciting conversation on how to start a business, keep friendship sacred, and collab creatively with your closest friends.
Justine and Natasha have been best friends since high school and turned their love of reality TV into a fun, engaging platform over the past few years. But there’s always a flip side to running a business with your friend...
From creative differences to making time for girl dinner, these two share how their friendship has changed since their 20s and how their relationship as business partners has improved for the better with the help of effort and communication.
We Also Talk About…
Hanging onto friendships that no longer bring you joy
Turning mundane parts of your friendship into points of connection
How to keep business and friendship separate
How to hold space for your individual aspirations while in a business relationship
Resources:
Listen to the 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose podcast
Subscribe to 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on Patreon
Follow 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on Instagram @2blackgirls1rose
Listen to the “Intimacy in Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult with Dr. Marisa Franco” episode
Have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
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Ask Les: Successful Era Questions
30 januari 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
We kicked the year off discussing what it means to have success in your career, creative endeavors, dating life, and money habits. Today the conversation around what success looks like in other areas of your life continues! Lees meer
This week I’m answering all your questions on how to navigate your own successful era and ways you can fine-tune your habits and routines to get closer to what you want this year.
Have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
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How to Get Your Money Together in Your 20s and 30s with Caitlyn Kumi
23 januari 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
Knowing how to manage your money is one of the most valuable skills you can have, and the start of the year is the perfect time to re-evaluate your finances. Lees meer
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Caitlyn Kumi, founder of Miss EmpowHer, for tips on how to manage your money, invest for the future, and create financial habits that feel less overwhelming and more aligned with your goals.
We also talk about…
Navigating your early career and how to manage a salary for the first time
Monthly budgeting routines and types of bank accounts you can create for yourself
How to get started with investing
How to manage your retirement fund
Creating the financial life of your dreams
Resources
Follow Caitlyn on Tiktok @caitlynkumi
Follow Caitlyn on Instagram @caitlynkumi
Follow Caitlyn on LinkedIn
Follow and subscribe to @missempowher for virtual events, newsletters, and more!
Apply to the Miss EmpowHer remote internship here
Read Caitlyn’s e-book: “Hot Girls Don’t Gatekeep: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Your Personal Finances”
Read “The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness”
Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
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How to Have Your Best Dating Experience Ever with Damona Hoffman
16 januari 2024 · 1 uur 19 min
Over the past few years, dating has gotten a bad reputation. But whether we love it, or hate it, relationships are a big part of life, and dating is how we get there, so let’s reclaim it and make our experiences positive. Lees meer
Today, we’re welcoming back celebrity dating coach and host of the award-winning podcast, Dates & Mates, Damona Hoffman, for an in-depth conversation on how to rewrite your narrative around finding love.
We also talk about…
How to overcome dating burnout
Discovering your pillars for long term compatibility
Strategies for having a more positive experience using dating apps
What it means to date with clarity
How to never get stuck in another situationship again
Key ways to embrace being single
Resources
Follow Damona on Instagram @damonahoffman
Listen to Damona’s podcast, ‘Dates and Mates’
Get a copy of Damona’s new book: F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story
Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
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Being the Blueprint and Finding Your Creative Path with Brooke DeVard
9 januari 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
Have you ever been imitated? Or had your ideas shared by someone else? Have you felt like you’re the first person to blaze the path your on? If so, you are the blueprint and it’s time to embrace it. Lees meer
In today’s episode, I’m deep diving with host and creator of Naked Beauty, Brooke DeVard, on how we can start creating our own seats at the table (or better yet– make our own tables!)
Together, we discuss navigating double standards, overcoming criticism as content creators, and setting the standard for our lives, one pivot at a time.
We also talk about…
Every Stylish Girl’s Sip N’ Slay Event in LA
Brooke’s experience leaving corporate to pursue entrepreneurship and content creation full-time
Being copied online and how to get credit for your ideas
Tips on how to connect with people through your brand
Advice for starting a podcast
Influencer values and goal setting
Resources
Follow Brooke on Instagram @brookedevard
Follow Brooke on Tiktok @brookedevard
Listen to Brooke’s podcast Naked Beauty
Follow @nakedbeautyplanet
Listen to Brooke’s live podcast at Sip N Slay here
Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
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Time to Enter Your Successful Era
2 januari 2024 · 1 uur 6 min
Calling all the girlies who want to level up this year– you have been officially summoned. It’s time to enter into your successful era! Lees meer
The successful era is all about recommitting to the habits, routines, and lifestyles that make you feel happy, healthy, thriving, and most importantly, like the best version of you!
From wellness to finances, I’m helping you map out your year of success and make growth your new best friend.
I also talk about…
How to create your own definition of success
Key ways to maintain success
The relationship between success and consumerism
Personal branding and living up to your fullest potential
Not focusing on goals, but on the attributes you have
Resources
Listen to my episode with Jodie Taylor called “The Ultimate Glow Up: How to Level Up in Your Career and Life”
Listen to my episode with Dr. Marisa Franco called "Intimacy in Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult”
Read “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends” by Dr. Marisa Franco
Read “Reach Out**:** The Simple Strategy You Need to Expand Your Network and Increase Your Influence” by Molly Beck
Download the Copilot app to track your finances
Watch The Wealth Planner with Katie here
Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
What are you focusing on in your successful era? Leave a comment under my latest Instagram post!
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I Didn’t Reach My Goals– Now What?
26 december 2023 · 37 min
I failed at every single thing I set out to accomplish this year. I didn’t reach not one goal– but guess what? That’s perfectly okay! Lees meer
Today, we’re reflecting on the year we had, setting new goals, and discussing what it means to put a “why” next to everything you want to achieve in order to set yourself up for success!
We also talk about…
Why you shouldn’t beat yourself up over what you did or didn’t achieve
Setting goals out of vanity versus meaning
Multi-year goals and habits
The journey and destination of our goals
Day-to-day routines and what feels good (not the achievement itself)
Resources:
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Astrology of 2024: Major Themes and Lessons for the Year with Tamerri Ater
19 december 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
Have you ever wondered how you can use astrology to manifest your dream career, relationship or money goals? Lees meer
Certified Astrologer and founder of Gift of the Nile Wellness Tamerri Ater, joins me for a conversation on how to live out all aspects of your chart including tapping into your perfection years, discovering what you were born to do, getting through your Saturn Return, and using your big three to maneuver the world.
We also talk about…
What the different areas of your birth chart mean
Love and marriage compatibility (and why it goes deeper than your sun sign)
Process and the evolution of self
Resources:
Follow Tamerri on Instagram @afrofashionista
Visit astrofashionista.com to book an astrology reading with Tamerri!
Order spiritual wellness products rooted in Egyptian Ritual at giftofthenile.com
Get your FREE birth chart here
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Overcoming Scarcity Mindset and Knowing When to Pivot with Zuri Adele
12 december 2023 · 1 uur 16 min
Having a scarcity mindset can take an emotional toll on your day-to-day life, and even worse, it can get in the way of you being your most abundant self. Lees meer
Today, I’m welcoming back activist, actor, and wellness coach, Zuri Adele, for a much-needed conversation on how we can show up more presently in our lives through mindfulness, intentionality, creativity, and most importantly, how we can learn to kick any feelings of lack or insufficiency to the curb!
We also talk about…
Being unpresent in your 20s
Holding on versus surrendering
Preparation for new opportunities and trusting your instincts
Honing in on your creative power and rising above “the machine”
Resources:
Follow Zuri on Instagram @zuriadele
Listen to Zuri’s last episode on BBG called “Intentional Friendships, Setting Healthy Boundaries, and Life-Changing Healthy Habits”
Donate to The Zuri Adele Scholarship Fund for HBCU alumni
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How to Find and Live In Your Purpose with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
5 december 2023 · 52 min
Purpose: what is it? How do we find it? Can it change over time? That’s what we’re exploring in this episode. Lees meer
I’m excited to sit down and chat about purpose with this week’s guest Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins. Ashley is an actor and the host of the Trials to Triumphs podcast on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is also known for her iconic role as Joelle Brooks in Netflix's Dear White People.
Whether you feel firmly rooted in your purpose, or are still discovering what that means for you, you’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired to follow your unique aligned path.
We Also Talk About…
Why your purpose may not be just one thing
The difference between purpose and assignment
How to change course to better align with your purpose
Why it’s important to acknowledge your trials and triumphs
Resources:
Listen to Ashley’s podcast Trials to Triumphs
Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashleyblaine
Listen to Ashley’s interview on Michelle William’s podcast
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Ask Les: Getting Back with An Ex, Making New Friends, Feeling Lost in Your 20s
28 november 2023 · 56 min
This week I’m kicking things off with a life update before going into big sister mode and answering your questions on how to navigate exes coming back, finding the right friend group, your most wanted advice on how to get through your 20s, and more. Lees meer
Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
I also talk about…
My Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T and life updates
Resources
Listen to How to Get Unstuck: My 25 by 25 Case Study episode
Listen to Intimacy In Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult episode
Read Reach Out: The Simple Strategy You Need to Expand Your Network and Increase Your Influence
Read Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends by Dr. Marisa Franco
Read Songs of Irie by Asha Bromfield
Read The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
Download the Alive App for workout programs and more
Shop all my beauty favorites here
Need holiday gift ideas? Check out my 2023 holiday gift guide
Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:
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It’s Expensive to Dream: The Truth About Working Towards Your Dream Career with Blake Newby
21 november 2023 · 54 min
Dreams are beautiful because they fuel our creativity, give us purpose, and sometimes, they even come true. Lees meer
Today I have the honor of chatting with content creator and former beauty & style editor for Essence Magazine, Blake Newby on pivoting in your career, taking advantage of where you are, and how to lean on your support system in order to reach your goals.
We Also Talk About…
Blake’s transition from being a corporate beauty editor to venture scout and full time content creator
Betting on yourself
Embracing uncertainty
Managing anxiety before it derails you
Resources:
Follow Blake on Instagram @blakelawren
Follow Blake on Tiktok @blakenewby_
Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
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The SECRET to Choosing Yourself with Eni Popoola
14 november 2023 · 45 min
If you don’t choose you, who will? From overcoming people pleasing to making uncomfortable decisions, to setting boundaries, choosing yourself can come in so many different forms. Lees meer
Today I’m sitting down with content creator and attorney, Eni Popoola @enigivensunday, on how to listen to your gut, practice boundaries as a content creator, and put yourself first no matter what season of life you’re in.
We Also Talk About…
Eni’s experience leaving big law to pursue content creation full-time
Entrepreneurship and making content around your work
What it’s like dating as a content creator
Solo date and travel ideas
Finding joy in the small things (like putting together an outfit or spotting vanilla bean at the grocery store!)
Resources:
Follow Eni on Tiktok @enigivensunday
Follow Eni on Instagram @enigivensunday
Subscribe to Eni’s Newsletter
Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
Keep in touch:
Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast
Follow on TikTok @balancedles
Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
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The Ultimate Glow Up: How to Level Up in Your Career and Life with Jodie Taylor
7 november 2023 · 59 min
You know you can have it all, right? From your skin, hair, fashion to your finances, health, and career– it’s time to upgrade your life, sis! Lees meer
In today's episode, I’m taking notes from TikTok girlie and glow up guru, Jodie Taylor on how to conduct an effective personal rebrand, asking your networks for what you need, and finding support that helps you become your best self!
We Also Talk About…
Networking tips for introverts
Finding aligned mentorship
Signaling and listening to your body
Operating from a place of curiosity
Resources:
The Wellness Wheel (Clarion University)
Jodie’s Glow Up Plan PT.1
Jodie’s Glow Up Plan PT.2
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Stop Settling
31 oktober 2023 · 31 min
Let’s be real– we’ve all been pre-programmed to settle. Whether it be in our careers, environment, friendships or romantic relationships, at some point we’ve all been left wanting more at times. But I don’t want to live by those terms anymore, and neither should you! Lees meer
In today’s episode I’m breaking down all the ways settling holds us back from creating our dream life, and how to call back your energy from people and spaces that no longer serve you.
I also talk about…
Self worth and finding your level of discernment
Staying true to your standards
Letting go of fear and the opinions of others
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Leaving The U.S., Conscious Spending, and Moving Through Faith with Monique Melton
24 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
Have you ever thought about living somewhere permanently after a vacation? I’ve been curious about the process, however, the idea of moving permanently to another country has always sounded intimidating to me. In today's episode, I’m sitting down with my friend, Monique Melton– educator, author, podcast host, and expat currently living in Spain. Lees meer
Monique is sharing her thoughts on becoming an expat, living outside the U.S. as a Black American, and relocating her family to experience new cultures.
We also talk about:
Opening yourself up to cultures and lifestyles that aren’t your own
Consumerism and living with less
Monique’s experiences leaving the church and her relationship with faith ever since
Asking people for help– in work, relationships, future plans, and more
Resources:
The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt
Off The Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done by Laura Vanderkam
Listen to Monique’s podcast
Follow Monique on Instagram @moemotivate
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How I Paid Off $100,000 of Student Loan Debt
17 oktober 2023 · 49 min
In June of 2022 I hit submit on my last student loan payment, paying off just over $100,000 of debt. In the process, I learned so much about personal finance, discipline, entrepreneurship, and the importance of momentum when it comes to reaching your goals. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I did it step-by-step. Lees meer
Resources:
I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
Get Good with Money by Tiffany ‘The Budgetnista’ Aliche
Listen to our financial wellness episode playlist
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Nicole Walters on Redefining Success, Creating the Life You Want, and Finding Love After Divorce
10 oktober 2023 · 50 min
Today I have the honor of sitting down with Nicole Walters – entrepreneur, TV and podcast personality, mom of three and author of the new book, Nothing Is Missing: A Memoir of Living Boldly. I’ve been following Nicole’s online journey since she quit her job on live video, and today on the podcast she’s giving us a masterclass on what it means to create your dream life. Lees meer
We also talk about:
Creating your own definition of success and bouncing back from burnout
Nicole’s health journey and what has helped her most while on that path
What “Nothing Is Missing” means when many of us are programmed to keep seeking and wanting more
Finding happiness through difficult seasons of life
Resources:
Get Nicole’s book Nothing Is Missing: A Memoir of Living Boldly
Listen to Nicole’s podcast
Follow Nicole on Instagram @nicolewalters
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Reflections After Solo Travel, Healing from Burnout and Best Case Scenario Journaling
10 oktober 2023 · 59 min
After taking a few months off, I’m excited to be back with our 200th episode! I’m catching you up on what I was up to during my podcast break, as well as sharing some exciting updates for the podcast. Lees meer
I also talk about…
What I’ve learned after months of solo travel
How best case scenario journaling has helped me manifest
Steps I’ve taken to heal from burnout
Keep in touch with Les:
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She's So Lucky
3 oktober 2023 · 1 min
She’s So Lucky is a chart-topping weekly podcast dedicated to women who create their own luck against all odds. Join host Les Alfred and special guests for compelling conversations that will inspire you to live life on your terms. Lees meer
Les and her guests are giving you a sneak peek into the minds and habits of successful women sharing their wins, losses, and lessons that you can apply to your own life. From entrepreneurs, to creatives, to wellness experts, She’s So Lucky is a space for women to feel free and inspired to live up to their fullest potential. Each episode will help you uncover new ways to create your own luck and harness the magic you already have.
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How to Improve Your Habits and Be More Consistent [REWIND]
19 september 2023 · 44 min
Announcement: New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming back on Tuesday October 3rd! Make sure you're subscribed, add it to your calendar, and get ready to join us for a batch of new episodes. Lees meer
In the meantime, fall is the perfect time to reset your habits, so we're resharing one of our most popular episodes on refreshing your habits from earlier this year.
We’ll be exploring ways that we can reset to feel our best all year long. This week, I focus on the idea of strengthening our habits in sustainable and stackable ways that affirm us as the version of ourselves we want to be.
I also talk about…
Investing time up front to free you up for what’s most important to you
Directing your energy
Choosing when to face inevitable discomfort
Making decisions with the best version of yourself in mind
The big impact of small, incremental steps
Resources:
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Observe Where You Are [YOU Better! Podcast]
12 september 2023 · 54 min
We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversations you need to hear. Lees meer
Tune into this episode I had the opportunity to guest on for the YOU Better! podcast hosted by Kiesha Garrison. YOU Better! is a weekly conversation with personal development speaker and facilitator Kiesha Garrison. The podcast is all about self-discovery that considers what we are really up against in society.
In this episode, we talk about the self-development trap – this seemingly endless pursuit of things we can fix about ourselves - and ways we can break free of it.
We also talk about…
How to learn from our subconscious
Tips for engaging in healthy self-awareness inquiry
Practicing self-love no matter where you’re at in your journey
Ways to nurture healthy relationships while you’re healing
Follow Kiesha and the YOU Better! Podcast
Check out Kiesha’s website: https://kieshagarrison.com/youbetter/
Follow Kiesha on Instagram @kiesha_garrison
Keep in Touch:
Episode 106: Having A Healthy Relationship with Yourself + Breaking Through the Self-Development Trap
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The History of Self-Care: A Revolutionary Act [That Wasn’t In My Textbook Podcast]
5 september 2023 · 58 min
We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversations you need to hear. Lees meer
This week we’re sharing a conversation I had the opportunity to guest on from the That Wasn’t In My Textbook podcast hosted by Toya Coleman. In this episode, uncover the radical and revolutionary history of self-care. Listen to learn about the connection between self-care and the women of the Black Panther Party, discuss the pretty and ugly sides of self-care, and so much more.
In this episode, we talk about...
Dive into the history of why the term 'self-care' was coined back in the 1950s.
Uncover the powerful links between self-care and the women of the civil rights movement and the Black Panther Party.
Tackle the not-so-glamorous aspects of self-care.
Self-care tips and tricks that you won't want to miss.
Check out That Wasn’t In My Textbook:
To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com.
Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, ****and LinkedIn
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How to Be Patient While Waiting For Your Manifestations [REWIND]
25 juli 2023 · 38 min
Have you ever felt impatient while waiting for your manifestations to come through? Same, friend. And I’m talking all about it in this rewind episode from March of 2022. Lees meer
Though I didn’t consciously know what manifestation until my 20’s, I realized I’d been manifesting my entire life. In fact, we all have. We all have the power to manifest, and we are all constantly manifesting whether we’re aware of it or not.
And when we become aware, we’re able to intentionally tap into our manifestation power. I discuss my personal experiences learning about and understanding manifestation, some manifestations I’ve had come through, and how I’m learning to be patient and prepare for my manifestations to come through in the physical realm.
I also talk about…
My experiences with manifestation from childhood to now.
How to adequately prepare for your manifestations while you’re waiting for them to come through.
The importance of divine timing and being clear on what is and isn’t for you.
Practices that have helped me manifest.
Why understanding your human design can help you become a more powerful manifestor.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode (contains affiliate links):
Human Design 101 + Owning Your Own Path with Jas of Moon
Episode 124: How to Manifest with Shirin Eskandani
Add More ~Ing To Your Life by Gabrielle Bernstein
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Time Abundance: Why Time Is More Valuable Than Money [REWIND]
18 juli 2023 · 41 min
What is your most valuable asset? Chances are, it’s your time. Many people treat time as a scarce resource — something it feels like we never have enough of. But what would happen if we looked at time from a place of abundance? Lees meer
This episode (that originally aired in September 2022) explores the idea of time abundance. Instead of viewing time as a race against the clock, we’re aiming to look at time as a valuable asset that we can allocate, invest, and spend in ways that align with our values.
I also talk about…
Why time is more valuable than money.
The ways our time and money intersect.
What time abundance is and how we can be more abundant with our time.
Strategies for managing our time to create more space to focus on what matters to us.
Resources (contains affiliate links):
Psychology Today: What is Time Abundance?
Download our Time Audit Worksheet to track your time and create time abundance.
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
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Healing Through Rest: Balancing Your Nervous System [REWIND]
11 juli 2023 · 32 min
In this rewind episode, we dive deeper into what it means to feel "rested." Lees meer
There’s a lot of messaging encouraging us to rest and be soft. But what should we do if we’re trying to take it easy, but still don’t feel rested? What even is rest? I’m closing out our Modalities of Healing series with a solo episode about how we can heal through rest, and what our minds and bodies need to feel rested (in addition to adequate sleep).
With so much happening in the world, it can be natural to have a “tired but wired” feeling when we’re constantly on alert. This episode explores what rest is on a physiological level, and shares techniques we can use to start feeling more rested to support our healing.
I also talk about…
Your “fight or flight” and “rest and digest” systems, and how they work together.
Habits and techniques to help you feel more rested.
How to create better mind-body synergy.
Defining what it means to be “soft” for yourself.
The importance of taking a break.
Resources:
Episode 123: Ways to Incorporate the Principles of Yoga Into Our Lives
Neuroanatomy, Parasympathetic Nervous System
Loving Kindness Meditation
Effects of yoga on the autonomic nervous system
Effect of meditation on autonomic function in healthy individuals: A longitudinal study
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Post-Travel Recap, Setting Better Boundaries + Taking Breaks
4 juli 2023 · 34 min
Hi friends! Checking in with a short solo episode recapping my trip to Europe, talking through how I'm navigating my current season of burnout, and talking through the importance of taking breaks. Lees meer
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Navigating Life’s Pivots, Reframing Aging, and Starting Over with Simone Alyssa
27 juni 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
June is coming to an end, and that means this is our last episode in the Black Women Doing Cool Shit series. So we are going out on a high note and talking with Simone Alyssa. Lees meer
Simone is a social media guru with hundreds of thousands of followers across her platforms. She’s also a business owner navigating the ever-expanding world of creativity.
Together, we talk about how she stays sane with a changing career focus, moving and being unafraid to start over, and her thoughts about the concept of manifestation. This is a fun episode you won’t want to miss.
We Also Talk About…
The changes Simone hopes see for content creators
The social construct element of aging and the fallacy of milestones
Allowing our whys to change with who we are becoming
Balancing our masculine and feminine energy
Rethinking our ideas about dating and what partnership looks like
Astrocartography and human design
Resources:
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Navigating Wellness with Care + Your Hair in Mind with Morgan Jones
20 juni 2023 · 56 min
Our June series, Black Girls Doing Cool Shit, continues! In this episode I’m joined by someone you might know from TikTok, Morgan Jones of What MoJo Loves. Lees meer
MoJo is a Lagree instructor and wellness content creator who carries Black-Girl-Wellness-Tok, as she helps her audience understand the real issues surrounding wellness.
Together, we talk about how she balances a full-time job, teaching fitness classes, and creating content, as well as how she's learned to be flexible with herself and find happiness in what she's doing. We also dig into our fitness journeys and the importance of diversity in workouts and evidence-based information in the wellness industry.
We Also Talk About…
The difference between Lagree and Pilates
Green flags for good fitness classes
Embracing modifications and letting movement meet you where you are
Balancing hair and workouts as a Black woman
Our wellness icks (hint: just focus on food, movement, and sleep!)
The role of genetics in our physical appearance
Resources:
Follow MoJo on TikTok
Follow MoJo on Instagram
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Exploring Your Unique Interests + Why Rejection Can Be Protection with Sequoia Holmes
13 juni 2023 · 1 uur
This week in our Black Women Doing Cool Shit series, I’m joined by my dear friend Sequoia Holmes. Lees meer
Sequoia is the host of Black People Love Paramore, a podcast that focuses on topics that are loved by the Black community but not often associated with them in mainstream media. Sequoia covers niche subjects such as astrology, Tony Hawk, anime, Ariana Grande, and ginger ale in an effort to break stereotypes and help Black people feel seen.
Together, we talk about everything from cultural expectations for Black women in the workplace to the benefits of being vulnerable and open and the importance of nuance in content creation.
We Also Talk About…
How rejection can be a form of protection
The drama that was the Tarte influencer trip fiasco
The challenge of being a reserved Black woman in the workplace
Saturn returns — the good and the bad
Some of our music guilty pleasures
Resources:
Follow Sequoia on Instagram
Listen to the Black People Love Paramore Pod
Follow Black People Love Paramore on Instagram
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Embracing Setbacks & Finding Your Way Forward with Ashley Menzies Babatunde
6 juni 2023 · 54 min
I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for a cute, fun summer full of Black women doing cool shit. So I’m very excited to say that it is our theme for the month of June! Throughout this month, I’ll be inviting some of the content creators I’m most inspired by to talk with us about what they’re up to — starting with the phenomenal Ashley Menzies Babatunde. Lees meer
Ashley is a celebrated attorney and host of The No Straight Path Podcast, a podcast aimed at exploring the human stories behind success. She is also a career and life coach, helping folks navigate their careers using alignment and self-awareness practices as a guide.
Together, we talk about Ashley’s own winding path to where she is now, her struggles with setbacks, and why she’s on a sabbatical from law… for now. This discussion is full of wisdom, insight, and perspective that helps us consider the long-haul and realize that a few setbacks might not be so bad.
We also talk about…
Navigating the achievement hangover
Strengthening the muscles you need to navigate setbacks and failures
The Zone of Excellence vs the Zone of Genius
Why sharing our stories is so important
Pacing ourselves and focusing on a long game perspective
Resources:
Book: The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks
Listen to Ashley’s podcast
Follow Ashley on LinkedIn
Follow Ashley on Instagram
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Life Updates + Living Outside the Box
30 mei 2023 · 44 min
As we wrap up Mindset May, I want to share more about my personal experiences changing my mindset and how that has shaped my life. Lees meer
I typically avoid being too personal here on Balanced Black Girl, but in this episode I’m opening up about some of my past experiences and future plans. My mindset has played a part in all of those decisions, and it’s had a powerful impact on my life—both positive and negative.
I also share what you can expect from the podcast this Summer (hint: it’s going to be very fun and cute), let you in on the theme for the month of June, and tell you about some exciting upcoming changes.
I also talk about…
Learning to not letting fear rob me of experiences
The things that most impacted my mindset and helped me expand
How our 20s aren’t the only time in our life to try new things and explore
Giving ourselves permission to like the things we like
Why I don’t talk much about relationships on this podcast
Leaning into the flexibility and support that I have in this season of life
Resources:
Listen to my 25 by 25 episode
Sponsors:
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How to Rewire Your Brain with Keylee Miracle
23 mei 2023 · 57 min
It’s been an incredible month of learning about our minds, and this week Mindset May continues with an episode featuring the perfect guest for this theme— Keylee Miracle. Lees meer
Keylee is a double-board certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Master, Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner, and the creator of The Neurointuitive Method. Keylee believes in the power of tailoring our healing experiences to what our unique needs are.
Together, we talk about our ability to rewire and reprogram our brains to help us heal and cultivate the habits that we want to implement. We also talk about tools and practices for taking care of our brains and the power of hypnotherapy. This is a tactical and informative episode that will help you tailor your self-care practices to love on your brain.
We Also Talk About…
How our lived experiences shape our neuroplasticity
Ways to shift your thinking to activate your parasympathetic nervous system
The importance of knowing who you are
Understanding the difference between the conscious and unconscious mind
Supporting your brain so it can support you
Keylee’s signature Neurointuitive Method — what it is, how it works, and why it’s effective
Resources:
Visit Keylee’s website for free meditations: https://www.keyleemiracle.com/library
Follow Keylee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/keyleemiracle
Follow Keylee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keyleemiracle/
Subscribe to Keylee’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@keyleemiracle
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Embracing Neurodivergence & Developing Squiggly-Brained Systems with Janelle Pearson
16 mei 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
We often put so much pressure on ourselves to think and work in a strictly linear way. But so many of us just aren’t wired like that! And despite what we may believe, it doesn’t doom us to a life we don’t love. Lees meer
So in this episode, we’re continuing with our Mindset May series and talking about staying balanced in life when you’re neuro-spicy with Janelle Pearson.
Janelle is an actress and community manager at one of my favorite companies—Holisticism. Together, we talk about living life with squiggly brains that don’t like to cooperate with the status quo.
We Also Talk About…
Squiggly brains and why they’re a super power
Navigating the shame and stigma around taking medication
Doing the work for seven generations back and forward
The necessity of community in the healing process
Systems and processes that have helped Janelle
Setting up your life to be in flow with flexible systems
Resources:
Visit the Holisticism Wesbite
Follow Holisticism on Instagram
Join the waitlist for The North Node, Holisticism’s private membership
Learn How to Use Monday Hour One
Listen to Holisticism’s podcasts The Twelfth House and Good for U
Follow Janelle on Instagram
Sponsors:
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The Ultimate Anti-Aging Routine: Improving Your Sleep Hygiene
9 mei 2023 · 51 min
Welcome back! For the next few episodes, we’re continuing our current theme of Mindset May, and focusing specifically on our brain health. Because who doesn’t want to be sharp when they’re 90, right? Lees meer
In today’s episode, I’m talking about something we often sacrifice, but desperately need—quality sleep. We all crave it, and at various points in our lives, we all struggle with it (shoutout to my friends with young children).
So, I’m sharing a wealth of information about the function and science of sleep and some of my favorite methods for improving your sleep quality ASAP.
I also talk about…
4 stages of sleep and what we get from each of them
The importance of breaking up with the snooze button
Creating a sleep friendly environment
Building in relaxation time before sleep
The effects of caffeine, alcohol, food, and exercise on sleep quality
Light as a supplement to get in doses throughout the day
Resources:
Reframing Our Relationship with Alcohol: Exploring Sober-Curiosity
The Role of Sleep Hygiene in Promoting Public Health: A Review of Empirical Evidence
What Are the 4 Stages of Sleep?
Sleep Spindles
Alcohol and Sleep
9 Best Foods and Drinks to Have Before Bed
5 Reasons Exercise Improve Sleep
Using Light for Health
Get the screen light adjusting f.lux app
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How to Receive What You’re Calling In & Exploring Plant Medicine with Good Moms Bad Choices
2 mei 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
It’s a new month, so you know that means a brand new series! This May, we're talking about expanding our minds, changing our thoughts, and taking care of our brain health. Lees meer
So, in this episode I’ve invited two previous guests back on the podcast — Erica Dickerson and Jamilah Mapp of Good Moms Bad Choices podcast. Erica and Milah are podcasters, writers and parents who host world-wide retreats and live shows that help you feel more connected to your authentic self and the women around you.
Together, we talk about the importance of mindset, meeting our needs, overcoming guilt, and the power of plant medicine.
We Also Talk About…
How important mindset work is when we’re in a good place
Tools for overcoming limiting beliefs
The importance of the company you keep
How our needs are not that different from when we were children
Taking time to notice and feel the things we’ve accomplished
Not feeling guilty about getting what you want
Plant medicine as a means to grounding and connecting with what’s real
Resources:
The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation
Visit the Good Moms Bad Choices Website
Listen to the Good Moms Bad Choices Podcast
Get the book: A Good Moms Guide to Making Bad Choices
Join the next Good Moms Bad Choices Retreat
See Good Moms Bad Choices on Tour
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Easy Ways to Boost Your Confidence So You Can Level Up
25 april 2023 · 38 min
This week in our Level Up series, we’re going all in on the topic of confidence. Lees meer
If you’re like me, you probably spent a lot of your life misunderstanding what confidence is all about. So I’m here to tell you that it’s not as complicated or mystical as we often make it seem.
Tune in to learn how why confidence matters, common misconceptions about confidence, and how confidence is a skill you can build everyday in small, accessible ways.
I also talk about…
How action breeds confidence, not the other way around
How our nervous systems are related to our confidence
The importance of having and understanding your plan
Ways to make deposits into your confidence account
Identifying what’s draining your confidence account
Resources:
Your Brain on Confidence
Training the Brain to Boost Self-Confidence
Podcast episode: Healing Through Rest: Creating Balance for Your Nervous System
Sponsors:
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Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:
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Are Your Routines Holding You Back? It Might Be Time to Shake Things Up
18 april 2023 · 47 min
This week on our journey of Leveling Up, we’re talking about how to know when you need to let go of your routines and try something new. Lees meer
I love my routines. They’ve helped me accomplish so many things my 23-year-old self dreamed of. But as much as they served me to get here, they aren’t helping me move to the next level. My routines don’t fit my new dreams, so I’m shaking things up!
Tune in to learn how your routines can hold you back when it’s time to refresh your habits and the small changes you can make to level up your life.
I also talk about…
Developing the skills that prepare you for the life you want
Why I’m releasing routines, even though I’m a routine-oriented person
Doing a life audit to evaluate if your routines are serving you
Small changes that help you get out of a rut
The power of decluttering
Why change is an opportunity for so much more
The financial outcomes of our habits
The importance of support for building momentum when you’re getting out of a rut
Resources:
Podcast Episode: How To Do a Life Audit
Podcast Episode: Reframing Our Relationship with Stuff
Podcast Episode: Digital Self-Care and Decluttering
Book: The Science of Stuck
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How to Get Back on Track After You’ve Fallen Off
11 april 2023 · 26 min
Welcome back! This week, we’re continuing the Level Up series with a topic that we can all resonate with—getting back on track after falling off. Lees meer
I’ve needed to do this so many times I’ve lost count, and it can be a vicious cycle. We fall off, then get trapped in a negative thinking pattern and start to internalize beliefs that we lack discipline or drive.
But the truth is that those routines just don’t fit us anymore! So tune in to hear my favorite practices for getting out of that cycle and back on track.
I also talk about…
Identifying what’s getting us off track
Not beating ourselves up when we just need to pivot
Meeting ourselves where we’re at and adjusting our routines to fit
How hitting 50% of your goals still gets you ahead in life
Chasing the feeling not the goal
Taking small steps that compound over time
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How to Get Unstuck: My 25 by 25 Case Study
4 april 2023 · 40 min
It’s a new month and that means a new series! Today we’re stepping into April and focusing on Leveling Up. So stay tuned for conversations about getting unstuck, motivating yourself out of a rut, and busting through plateaus. Lees meer
In this episode, I share my first big experience getting out of a rut with my 25 by 25 list. Spoiler, I didn’t reach all 25 goals, but it DID help me learn what I’m capable of and just how much life can change in a pretty short amount of time.
I also talk about…
How being stuck could just be misalignment
The time I needed a hobby, but got a boyfriend instead
The beautiful moment when you realize you have choices
The empowering boost of making smart financial decisions
How reaching the goals on my list wasn’t even the best outcome of the list
How the seeds you plant now are what help you get unstuck tomorrow
Resources:
The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward by Britt Frank
Subscribe to Balanced Black Girl on YouTube
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Why We Need Hobbies for Self-Care
28 maart 2023 · 26 min
Today, we’re closing out our book club series talking about a very underrated form of self care— hobbies—and how Black women, specifically, need to embrace them for their own wellbeing. Lees meer
Tune in to learn about the research-backed benefits of hobbies and how regardless of your age or skill level, there are so many hobbies out there for you.
I also talk about…
Re-evaluating why we’re seeking out another degree or business
Digging deeper to see what areas we’re truly dissatisfied with
The slippery slope from hobby to side-hustle
Reading as an accessible and deeply beneficial hobby
Reading what makes you feel joy, not just what you think you should
Resources:
Real-Time Associations Between Engaging in Leisure and Daily Health and Well-Being
Reading Is Self-Care
Sponsors:
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Trusting the Timing of Your Life and Embracing Your Divinity with Lyvonne Briggs
21 maart 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
Continuing our Black author's book club series, this week I’ve invited Lyvonne Briggs back to the show. Lyvonne is the author of the book Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body. She's an Emmy Award winner, a body and sex-positive womanist, preacher, spiritual life coach, and speaker. She is the host of the Sensual Faith podcast and co-host of Sanctified, a faith-based Spotify exclusive podcast on Jamel Hills’ Unbothered network. Lees meer
Together, we have an incredibly rich and powerful conversation about decolonizing our faith, building our spiritual team, and navigating our personal evolutions.
We also talk about…
Seeing ourselves in one another’s stories and knowing we aren’t alone
How the smallest things can be big shifts toward healing
The fact that God doesn’t require our suffering to prove our devotion
Letting go of invisible milestones and trusting the timing of your life
Unlearning the inclination to earn our self-love
Embracing African cosmology and the Black woman as divine
The truth about writing a book and getting it published
Resources:
Visit Lyvonne’s website
Read Lyvonne’s Book, Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body
Follow Lyvonne on Instagram
Listen to the Sensual Faith Podcast
Listen to the Sanctified podcast
Sponsors:
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How to Feel More Liberated In Your Body with Chrissy King
14 maart 2023 · 58 min
We’re continuing our book club series with another conversation with the very first Balanced Black Girl guest, Chrissy King. Lees meer
In celebration of Chrissy’s new book The Body Liberation Project, we have an honest, vulnerable conversation about what body liberation is and how we can work towards it individually and collectively. We also talk about reading and writing as an act of self care.
Chrissy King is a writer, speaker, former strength coach, and educator with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry. She empowers individuals to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and use their energy to create their specific magic in the world.
We Also Talk About…
What diet culture is and what it entails
How food is for pleasure, not just fuel
The myth that Black women and girls don’t struggle with body image
The intersection of racism and diet culture
The difference between body liberation and body positivity
Reading and writing as an act of self care
Resources:
Visit Chrissy’s Website
Order The Body Liberation Project
Follow Chrissy on Instagram
Sponsors:
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Healing Through Humor and Cultivating Media Literacy with Clarkisha Kent
7 maart 2023 · 1 uur 13 min
It’s a new month, so we have a new theme—Book Club! For the next few weeks you can look forward to conversations with amazing authors from the Balanced Book Club. Lees meer
Today I'm joined by Clarkisha Kent to celebrate the launch of her new book Fat Off, Fat On: a Big Bitch Manifesto. Clarkisha is a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist and author. She is also the creator of the Kent Test, an immediate litmus test designed to evaluate the quality of representation that exists for Black women and women of color in film and other media.
Together we discuss her new book, how she handled writing such a vulnerable story, the ways humor can support our healing, and why media literacy is a critical skill.
We Also Talk About…
The value of the public library
The dynamic nature of being human
How no one knows what they’re doing with their life
The many flavors of exploitation
The effectiveness of getting mad sometimes
The necessity of being critical of the media you’re consuming
Resources:
Visit Clarkisha’s Website
Follow Clarkisha on Instagram
The Kent Test
Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto by Clarkisha Kent
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Self-Intimacy: Prioritizing Pleasure and Connecting with Yourself with Kamil Lewis
28 februari 2023 · 55 min
We’ve had some incredible episodes on intimacy these past few weeks, and today we're wrapping up the series with licensed marriage and family therapist Kamil Lewis. Lees meer
Kamil’s work focuses on sex therapy and examines intersectional identity specifically with race, sexuality, and gender. She’s the CEO of the therapy practice The Expansive Group and co-host of the podcast Safe Word.
In this episode, we discuss ways to connect with ourselves and how the ability to connect with others really starts within. Kamil also shares some great tactical advice to help you build your connection skill set.
We Also Talk About…
The experience of intimacy as a Black Femme
Replacing the narrative that putting yourself first is selfish
Creating small, sustainable, moments of care in your life and giving your routines room to change
Cultivating a curious and playful relationship with masturbation
Having healthy conversations about pleasure with children and not just the dreaded “talk”
Kamil’s favorite self-care practices
Resources:
Visit Kamil’s Website
Follow Kamil on Instagram
Listen to the Safe Word Podcast
Follow Sex Positive Families on Instagram
Sponsors:
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Embracing Your Sacred Sensuality with Krystal Taylor
21 februari 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
All too often, our formative experiences with our bodies and sensuality are tied to shame. That can lead to us feeling disconnected from ourselves and confused about what we want or need from intimacy. Lees meer
In this episode, we’re continuing our series on intimacy as we delve into the topic of physical intimacy with Krystal Taylor. Together, we talk about unpacking sexual shame and feeling more comfortable in our bodies and relationships.
Krystal is a certified tantra yoga instructor who specializes in educating and supporting individuals towards sexual wholeness. Her unique coaching approach involves sharing ancient yogic philosophy, ancestral practices, as well as her own sensual, get down to earth techniques.
We Also Talk About…
Working through learned shame around sexuality and pleasure
Why sex and intimacy are two different things
Reconnecting with your body, intuition, and voice
What Tantra really is
How to begin exploring your sensuality
Resources:
The difference between sex and intimacy: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmxFg4wBdCl/
Visit Krystal’s Website (and sign up for her newsletter!)
Follow Krystal on Instagram
Watch & Learn from Krystal on YouTube
Join Krystal for Tantric Training
Sponsors:
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Intimacy in Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult with Dr. Marisa Franco
14 februari 2023 · 55 min
As adults, building and maintaining friendships is a challenge. What felt so easy as kids, now feels like an overwhelming task full of rejection, uncertainty, and confusion. But connection plays a huge role in our overall health and well-being. Studies show that it’s even more important than regular exercise! Lees meer
So in today’s episode, we’re diving into platonic intimacy with Dr. Marisa Franco. Dr. Franco is a psychologist, international speaker, and professor. She’s also the author of The New York Times best seller Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends.
Together, we discuss the importance of friendship, the science behind our need for platonic connection, and how simple it can be to make friends as an adult.
We Also Talk About…
How friendship is acted out across gender lines
Loneliness as a stress experience & critical longevity indicator
Treating our friendships with as much care, excitement, and celebration as our romantic partnerships
How healthy conflict in relationships can lead to deeper intimacy and understanding
Friendships throughout times of transition
Resources:
Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make – and Keep – Friends by Dr. Marisa Franco
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