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  1. Understanding the Four Types of Intimacy and How They Impact Your Health

    7 februari 2023 · 29 min

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    It’s February, and around here that means celebrating Black History Month, Aquarius season, and (at least in this episode) very reluctantly love. Lees meer

    If you’ve been listening to Balanced Black Girl for a while, you know I loathe talking about modern dating and the way relationships are discussed online right now. However, we can’t talk about living a healthy lifestyle without talking about building and maintaining healthy relationships.

    Join me in this safe container, free from discussions about who’s fixing whose plate, to explore the connections between relationships and our wellbeing.

    I also talk about…

    The hurtful marketing strategy that relationship content thrives on

    Recognizing connection as a skill

    Why relationships are so important to happy, healthy lives

    Emotional intimacy, physical intimacy, mental intimacy, and spiritual intimacy

    The value in not being defensive to questioning

    Resources:

    Physical Contact and Loneliness: Being Touched Reduces Perceptions of Loneliness

    Spiritual Intimacy: Talking as "Soul Mates"

    Strengthen relationships for longer, healthier life

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    Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:

    Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com

    Join Club Balanced, our community on Geneva

    Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes

    Follow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles

    Follow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedles

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  2. Improve Your Focus: The Art of Managing Your Attention featuring Tara from Open

    31 januari 2023 · 1 uur 11 min

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    It seems like there’s always something new to distract us and keep our attention spans ever-shrinking. So today, we’re wrapping up our Reframing the Reset series by talking with Dr. Tara Zinnamon about de-commoditizing our attention spans to regain agency and awareness of where our attention is going. Lees meer

    Dr. Tara Zinnamon is a neuroscientist, yoga, breathwork, and meditation teacher who has a unique perspective as she balances her knowledge of neuroscience and yoga in her personal and teaching practices. If you can’t visit her studio, you can find her classes on Open where she hosts a range of yoga classes.

    We Also Talk About…

    The four types of attention

    The damage overworking and overextending ourselves can do to our attention

    Capitalism’s impact on our ability to focus on ourselves

    Leaning into adjustable practices and goals that flow with your phases of life

    Why we start the year in January (hint: like most things, it’s made up)

    The benefits of even just a few minutes of meditation and breath work

    Being “woo” adjacent

    Resources:

    Follow Dr. Tara on Instagram

    Take a Class with Dr. Tara on Open (free for 30 days with this link)

    [Your Attention Is Your Most Precious Resource](https://medium.com/the-ascent/your-attention-is-your-most-precious-resource-663c6ffbc0ba#:~:text=It guides our future.&text=This is what makes the,of truth — ideas are powerful.)

    Defining the focus of attention: effects of attention on perceived exertion and fatigue

    Theories of Selective Attention

    Acute coordinative exercise improves attentional performance in adolescents

    The yin and yang of sleep and attention

    Increased dopamine tone during meditation-induced change of consciousness

    How to Get Healthier Dopamine Highs

    Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:

    Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com

    Join Club Balanced, our community on Geneva

    Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes

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  3. Reframing Our Relationship with Alcohol: Exploring Sober-Curiosity

    24 januari 2023 · 43 min

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    For this week’s Reframing the Reset episode, we’re talking about alcohol, and exploring this sometimes-sensitive subject in a non-judgmental, open, and educational way. Lees meer

    Join in as I share my personal journey with alcohol consumption — from my not-so-inspiring first drinking experience to my somehow less inspiring last. We’ll also dive into some pretty surprising heath information and the cultural connotations of drinking for women.

    I also talk about…

    The false sense of confidence alcohol can provide

    The art of sneaking kombucha into the club

    The dreaded Saturn Return and why it’s really nothing to be scared of

    Getting comfortable sitting in your discomfort

    The actual science behind wine’s health benefits

    Resources:

    No Level of Alcohol Consumption Improves Health — The Lancet

    Alcohol’s Effects on the Body — https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohols-effects-body#:~:text=Drinking too much can weaken,do not drink too much.

    How Alcohol affects your sleep patterns — https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/effects-on-the-body/alcohol-and-sleep#:~:text=Regular drinking can affect the,drinking disrupts your sleep cycle.&text=Some people may find alcohol,sleep quality through the night.

    Alcohol and Anxiety — https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol-and-anxiety#consequences

    More young women are drinking to cope — https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/06/09/1003980966/women-now-drink-as-much-as-men-and-suffer-health-effects-more-quickly

    Sex differences in alcohol-related alcohol use — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6430711/

    Women’s response to alcohol suggests need for gender-based alcohol programs — https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/womens-response-alcohol-gender-specific-treatment/

    Substance Abuse Treatment Entry, Retention, and Outcome in Women: A Review of the Literature — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3532875/#FN1

    Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:

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  4. Reframing Exercise: The Importance of Building and Maintaining Muscle

    17 januari 2023 · 58 min

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    Starting a new year often gets people interested in improving or revisiting their exercise regimens. But workout culture is so fraught with harmful weight loss narratives that the critical benefits of movement often get overshadowed. Lees meer

    In this episode, I share my knowledge of cardio, mobility, and strength training, and my own life-changing fitness journey. I also explain my strategy for building a health-focused routine rooted in building strength and longevity as an act of kindness to your future self.

    I also talk about…

    The unique benefits of strength training for women

    What a healthy fitness routine could look like

    Understanding basal metabolic rate

    Nutrition and sleep basics

    Some tactical tips for understanding your strength workouts

    Resources:

    Join the Reframing the Reset Challenge

    Check out these physical activity guidelines for Americans

    Hormonal responses and adaptations to resistance exercise and training: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15831061/

    Exercise programming for Insulin Resistance: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2011/10000/exercise_programming_for_insulin_resistance.5.aspx#:~:text=Resistance

    Muscle Mass Index As a Predictor of Longevity in Older Adults: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002934314001387

    Get ClassPass for two weeks free and try workout classes in your area

    Alive App by Whitney Simmons: https://aliveapp.co/

    Uplift with Jibby: https://uplift.plankk.com/

    Nike Training Club: https://www.nike.com/ntc-app

    Alexis Moore, flexibility coach: https://instagram.com/stretchwithlex?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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  5. How to Practice Digital Self-Care: Knowing When to Unplug + Tending to Your Digital Spaces

    10 januari 2023 · 34 min

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    Screen time has a way of sneaking up on us, and before we know it, our time for the things we really want to do is gone. So this week, we’re continuing the Reframing the Reset series with a topic we’ve all struggled with at some point — digital self-care. Lees meer

    In this episode, I discuss some best practices to help keep you in the driver’s seat on your devices. And I share some tools I’ve used to help organize my digital world that I hope will be helpful to you as well.

    I also talk about…

    Cultivating awareness of how you spend your time

    Curating your social media feeds

    Staying out of the comments section of toxic posts

    Having creative outlets to get you out of constant consumption

    Strategies for healthier screen time management

    Resources:

    Join the Reframing the Reset Challenge

    Get the Smart Cleaner App

    Sponsors:

    Nuuly | Nuuly is a subscription clothing rental service that I absolutely love. Get $20 off your first month when you sign up with the code BALANCED20.

    Zocdoc | Zocdoc is the only FREE app that lets you find and book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, and are available when you need them. Visit zocdoc.com/balanced to download the app and find a care provider near you.

    Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:

    Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com

    Join Club Balanced, our community on Geneva

    Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes

    Follow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles

    Follow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedles

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

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  6. Spacious Productivity: How to Improve Your Habits and Be More Consistent

    3 januari 2023 · 43 min

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    Happy New Year, and welcome to our first episode of 2023! To kick off the year, I’m revisiting last year’s Reframing the Reset series with even more clarity and actionable items. Lees meer

    We’ll be exploring ways that we can reset in the new year 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 upfront 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:

    Join the Reframing the Reset Challenge

    Order the Almanack of Naval Ravikant

    Join Club Balanced on Geneva

    Sponsors:

    Open | Join me in the Meditation + Breathwork Challenge on Open - it’s totally free for the month of January, go to www.withopen.com/balancedles to sign up.

    Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:

    Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com

    Join Club Balanced, our community on Geneva

    Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes

    Follow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles

    Follow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedles

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

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  7. Get ready to Reframe the Reset

    27 december 2022 · 1 min

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    Join us for the Reframing the Reset series and challenge kicking off on January 2, 2023. Each week in January we'll be releasing a new episode to inspire you to refresh your habits. As a community, we'll be participating in weekly challenges for accountability to help you apply what you hear on the podcast. Lees meer

    Visit balancedblackgirl.com/reset to sign up for the challenge, and join Club Balanced, our community in Geneva to connect with other Balanced Black Girl listeners.

    Our Sponsors:
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  8. How to Conduct A Life Audit for Reflection and Goal-Setting

    20 december 2022 · 13 min

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    Before we start talking about 2023, I think it’s important to look back and reflect on 2022. Lees meer

    So in this solo episode, I’m sharing my process for conducting a life audit. I explain what a life audit is, why you might benefit from doing one, and how it can help you find deeper satisfaction next year.

    I also talk about…

    Our upcoming Reframing the Reset series + challenge

    Checking in with how you feel vs how you want to feel

    Celebrating the areas of life where you feel satisfied

    Showing love to the parts of your life where there’s a gap between how you feel & how you want to feel

    Implementing changes for the year ahead

    Resources:

    Sign up for Reframing the Reset 2023

    Join the Balanced Black Girl community on Geneva

    balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  9. How to Heal with Alex Elle

    13 december 2022 · 50 min

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    In this week’s episode, we are continuing our end-of-year rest and digest series with the incredible, Alex Elle. Together, we have an honest talk about healing — the good, the challenging, and everything in between. Lees meer

    Alex also shares what it’s like to heal your inner child while raising children, the importance of taking time for reflection, and even the joys of her walking practice. This conversation is packed with wisdom, thoughtfulness, and stunning truths.

    Alex Elle is a New York Times best selling author and wellbeing teacher who helps others find their voice and create clarity in their lives and relationships. She just released her latest book How We Heal, which guides us on a life changing journey to begin again, grow, and heal not only ourselves, but the generations after.

    We Also Talk About…

    Opening the box and being with the mess

    Giving ourselves grace and permission to be soft

    Empowering children to share when their feelings are hurt

    Healing as an act of community care

    Common misconceptions about healing

    Embracing emotional rest and allowing space to be present with joy

    The most powerful tools for healing — walking and writing

    The stunning beauty of the truth

    Resources:

    Visit Alex’s Website

    Buy How We Heal

    Follow Alex on Instagram

    Join Alex on Substack

    Join Club Balanced on Geneva

    balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  10. Rest and Digest: Reset Your Circadian Rhythm and Winter Self-Care to Feel Happy and Whole

    6 december 2022 · 36 min

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    For me and so many others, Winter can be draining and leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and our communities. So as we move toward the end of 2022, I find myself thinking of ways to be prepared for the holiday season and Winter blues. Lees meer

    In this solo episode, I encourage you to think of Winter as a call to rest, set the stage to call in your manifestations, and channel the energy of the Winter Solstice to prepare for the bloom. I share my favorite ways to stay balanced, set boundaries, and be financially well.

    I also talk about…

    Why winter is the perfect time to focus on extra self-care

    What winter represents spiritually and how we can apply this to how we take care

    Ways to reflect without dwelling

    The importance of taking a break from doing “the work”

    Resources:

    Healing Through Rest: Creating Balance for Your Nervous System — Balanced Black Girl

    Winter, sleep and your circadian rhythms — The American Association of Sleep Medicine

    Exercising for better sleep — Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing — Huberman Lab

    Does the High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in African Americans Contribute to Health Disparities? — National Library of Medicine

    Benefits of Vitamin D — Harvard School of Public Health

    Is Vitamin D deficiency causing your depression? — Healthline

    The Synergistic Interplay between Vitamins D and K for Bone and Cardiovascular Health — National Library of Medicine

    The Physical and Mental Benefits of Getting Outside in the Winter — University of Utah

    Sponsors:

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  11. Finding Work that Fulfills You with Abena Antwi of Burt’s Bees [BONUS]

    1 december 2022 · 35 min

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    It’s so important to balance life, family, friends and your career, but it can be challenging — especially during the holidays. Lees meer

    In this episode, I’m joined by Abena Antwi, a Chemist and Associate Product Designer at Burt’s Bees. She shares how she balances her career in chemistry and cosmetics, making time for her family, and taking care of herself.

    We Also Talk About…

    Why Abena wanted to become a chemist & how she ended up in cosmetics

    The challenges of being a working mother and being passionate about your work

    How community makes our careers and lives possible

    The importance of Black women & women of color working in the cosmetics industry

    How Burt’s Bees shea butter products support women in Ghana

    Our favorite Burt’s Bees lip tints & shimmers

    Resources:

    Follow Burt’s Bees on Instagram @burtsbees

    Shop Burt’s Bees lip tints & shimmers

    Learn more about how Burt’s Bees uplifts women in shea

    Sponsor:

    This episode is presented by Burt’s Bees. By Nature. For Nature. For All.

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    Our Sponsors:
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    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

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  12. How to Start, Grow, and Monetize a Podcast with Nakia Swinton

    29 november 2022 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Podcasting is a growing industry with so much room for Black creators to share themselves, their views, and their brands. That’s probably why Black people make up 12% of the total population, but 15% of the podcast host population. But how do you get started? And how do you help your podcast be heard? Lees meer

    Today I’m joined by Nakia Swinton, Supervising Producer at iHeart Radio, Co-host of Sufficiently Black, freelance producer for Balanced Black Girl podcast, and general podcast wizard. Together, we talk all things podcasts — from creation, to marketing, to community building and monetization. We even answer some thought-provoking listener questions!

    We Also Talk About…

    Building a community through your podcast marketing

    Keeping your SEO clear and easy to understand

    The importance of consistency above all else

    The fabulous Issa Rae and her little-known (but amazing) podcast

    The pros and cons of each type of podcasting and reading contracts thoroughly

    Having passion for more than the money

    Resources (contains affiliate links):

    Visit Nakia’s Website

    Follow Nakia on Instagram

    Listen to Sufficiently Black

    Follow Sufficiently Black on Instagram

    Article: The Ultimate Guide to Starting A Podcast

    RedCircle, the hosting and monetization platform we use

    Podcasting gear we use to record

    Riverside: the online recording software we use

    Acuity Scheduling: the software we use to book interviews with guests

    Softer Sounds: who we work with for editing support

    Sponsor:

    Willmaker | Protect your financial assets with Willmaker. Visit willmaker.com to take their free quiz and use code BALANCED10 for 10% off your first document.

    POM Wonderful | Get your fill of antioxidant goodness with delicious POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice. To find delicious recipes and learn more about the antioxidant goodness of POM, visit pomwonderful.com.

    balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-gi…

  13. How to Get Funding for Your Business, Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs, and Building the Damn Thing with Kathryn Finney

    22 november 2022 · 43 min

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    Black women have been the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US for the past few years with 17% of us in the process of starting new businesses. But in 2020—a record-breaking year for venture capital investment—less than 100 Black women raised $1 million or more for their businesses, which is very small in the VC world. Lees meer

    In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Finney, Founder and Managing General Partner of Genius Guild, a $20 million venture fund that builds and invests in scalable companies led by diverse founders. She's also the founder of the Duni fund, the founder and former CEO of Digital Undivided, the mastermind of the widely acclaimed project Diane Research, the author of Build the Damn Thing, and a Yale-trained epidemiologist.

    Together, we discuss the ins and outs of Venture Capital and business funding as well as Kathryn’s expertise as a successful entrepreneur and her favorite wellness practices.

    We Also Talk About…

    Seeing entrepreneurship as a tool that lets you live a creative life

    Focusing on executing an idea, not just the idea itself

    How not to waste $30k on a business

    The importance of knowing yourself and having a solid foundation as a leader

    Not waiting for permission from the entitled

    The differences between startups, small businesses, and hobbies

    Resources:

    Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. But the job isn’t easy— JP Morgan

    Build The Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy by Kathryn Finney

    Visit Kathryn’s Website

    Submit Your Pitch to the Genius Guild

    Listen to the Build the Damn Thing! Podcast

    Follow Kathryn on Instagram

    Connect with Kathryn on LinkedIn

    Sponsor:

    Open | If you’re looking for a mindful meditation, breath work, and movement app I can’t recommend Open enough. They have a beautifully curated collection of guided meditation, breath work, and movement exercises to support you in your practice. Try Open for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.co…

  14. Why You Need Community, Not An Audience with Kim Johnson

    15 november 2022 · 54 min

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    There is a big difference between building an audience that’s watching you and building a community that’s engaging with you. So how do we build strong, engaged communities that connect people rather than simply entertaining them? Lees meer

    This week, I’m joined by Kim Johnson, head of community at Geneva, a New York based messaging app. Geneva helps creators, brands and leaders build communities from the ground up. So in this episode we dive deep into all things connection, conversation, and community.

    We Also Talk About…

    Building organic community that is engaged and passionate about you and your work

    The changing landscape of the content creation and audience interaction

    How people are getting good at sniffing out inauthenticity

    Having your community build content with you

    The imperative value of mutual exchange

    I am also very excited to announce that we have launched a brand new Balanced Black Girl community on Geneva! Yes, we now have a free community called Club Balanced that you can join to connect with other listeners. The links to download Geneva and join the community are below.

    And if that’s not exciting enough, the book club is back and also hosted on Geneva. We will have monthly book picks, share recommendations, and we'll chat about them in the community.

    Resources:

    Follow Kim on Instagram

    Join the Balanced Black Girl community on Geneva

    Download the Geneva App

    Follow Geneva on Instagram

    Sponsors:

    BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BBG and get on your way to being your best self.****

    Framebridge | Visit Framebridge.com and use the code “BALANCED” for 15% off your first framing order.

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  15. Making Big Career Changes and Building a Business from the Ground Up with Anicia Anya

    8 november 2022 · 1 uur 2 min

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    Asking for help and leaning on your community can be intimidating, especially when you’re an entrepreneur. So this week in our Black Women in Business Series, we're focusing on what it looks like to make big career changes, bring physical products into the world, and bootstrap a startup. Lees meer

    In this episode, I’m joined by my friend, Anicia Anya. She is the founder, chef, and CEO of Kid’s Table, New York City's only meal delivery service for kids which she launched in 2021. Her mission is to help parents create adventurous and confident eaters in a way that’s accessible and convenient.

    Join in as we discuss Anicia’s unique and remarkable journey from the tech industry, to nannying, to private chef, to entrepreneur. Her inclination to lean on her community and ask for help are as inspiring as her passion for her business.

    We also talk about…

    Working for high-profile celebrities and CEOs

    How the little, mundane things make us better leaders and business owners

    The joy in always acquiring new skills

    How asking for help can build community in beautiful, unexpected ways

    Helping kids explore ethnic food and expand their palates beyond Lunchables

    Winding down before AND after your day (seriously, try it!)

    Embracing the soft life and the hard life simultaneously

    Resources:

    Check Out Kids Table NY

    Follow Anicia on Instagram

    Follow Kids Table NY on Instagram

    Sponsors:

    BetterHelp | This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BBG and get on your way to being your best self.

    Open | If you’re looking for a mindful meditation, breath work, and movement app I can’t recommend Open enough. They have a beautifully curated collection of guided meditation, breath work, and movement exercises to support you in your practice. Try Open for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/BALANCED.

    Framebridge | Visit Framebridge.com and use the code “BALANCED” for 15% off your first framing order.

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  16. What It’s Really Like Being a Content Creator, Launching a Product Line, and Prioritizing Yourself with Alexis Barber

    1 november 2022 · 57 min

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    It’s challenging to stay balanced and relevant as a Black woman content creator and business owner with a full-time job. That’s why in today’s episode we’re continuing our discussion of side hustles with Alexis Barber. Lees meer

    Alexis is a full-time tech industry employee, content creator, and owner of Too Collective luxury robes. She’s also the host of the podcast Too Smart for This and lives a bi-coastal lifestyle between New York City and Los Angeles. And even with all that on her plate, she reminds us that it’s imperative to put yourself first.

    Join us as we discuss the realities of transitioning from content creator to business owner and how to practice self-care and setting boundaries in the digital realm.

    We Also Talk About…

    The shifts in how content is consumed.

    Quality vs. Quantity in your follower count.

    How to get brand deals that are aligned and successful.

    Launching a physical product as an influencer.

    Resources:

    Follow Alexis on IG

    Follow Too Collective on IG

    Follow Alexis on TikTok

    Preorder your Too Cozy Robe

    Check out Norby

    Watch Alexis’ YT video the truth about becoming an INFLUENCER and getting PAID deals in 2022

    Listen to Alexis' podcast Too Smart for This

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  17. How to Stay Balanced When You Have A Side Hustle

    25 oktober 2022 · 50 min

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    Today I’m kicking off our business and entrepreneurship series sharing my experiences having various side hustles. From podcasting, to personal training, to working in retail and corporate at the same time, I’ve done it all and I’ve learned a lot about how to find your balance while juggling multiple careers. Lees meer

    If you’re interested in having your own business and don’t know where to start, or want to run and grow a business without burning yourself out, this episode is for you.

    In this episode I talk about…

    My experiences having different side hustles over the years.

    How I transitioned into podcasting.

    How to decide if having a side hustle is right for you.

    Tips for growing a sustainable side hustle.

    Ways to prioritize your wellness as an entrepreneur.

    Links from this episode:

    Human Design 101: Understanding the Energy Types

    Follow Balanced Black Girl on Instagram @balancedblackgirlpodcast

    Follow Les on Instagram @balancedles

    Visit our website

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  18. Overcoming Money Trauma and Redistributing Wealth with Nafasi Ferrell

    18 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 2 min

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    We’re wrapping up our Money and Abundance series with an important conversation about working through financial trauma and redistributing wealth to support our community. Lees meer

    How we feel about and manage our money is often influenced by our early experiences with money, and some of these experiences can have a lasting impact. Our guest today is Nafasi Ferrell. Nafasi is a Financial Coach certified in the Trauma of Money Method (TOM) where she proudly serves on faculty as a Racial Wealth Gap Educator and facilitator of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Affinity Spaces. She is the founder and owner of Narratives Unbound which she founded in 2019 after the passing of her father and after getting her and her husband out of over $30,000 in consumer debt.

    Episode Topics:

    How generational trauma impacts our relationship with money.

    The relationship between hoarding and scarcity mindset.

    How to move through financial trauma and embrace abundance.

    The importance of redistributing wealth, and ways we can redistribute wealth in our communities.

    Resources:

    Follow @narrativesunbound on Instagram

    Check out Nafasi’s website to learn more about coaching and wealth distribution circles

    Reach Nafasi at info@narrativesunbound.net

    Learn more about the Trauma of Money method

    Take the Money Disorder Assessment

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  19. How to Get Paid What You’re Worth: Salary Negotiation and Managing Career Pivots with Mandi Woodruff-Santos

    11 oktober 2022 · 57 min

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    For most people, work and money go hand-in-hand, and it’s hard to build wealth when we’re being underpaid. That’s why in today’s episode we’re talking about how to use the skills you have to increase your pay with Mandi Woodruff-Santos. Lees meer

    Mandi Woodruff-Santos is an inclusive wealth-building advocate, career coach, and co-host of the popular award-winning podcast Brown Ambition. She’s a regular contributor to Yahoo Finance Live and her personal finance and career advice has also been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, The New York Times, CNBC, CNN, Business Insider, Essence, Teen Vogue, and U.S. News & World Report.

    Mandi is a master negotiator who has helped thousands of women navigate career crossroads, plan their next move, and negotiate higher salaries. This episode is packed with gems and is like sitting down for a coaching session with Mandi.

    We Also Talk About…

    How Mandi was able to 10x her net worth by quitting jobs.

    Navigating career transitions when the economy is down.

    How to negotiate a higher salary.

    Other perks and benefits you can negotiate in addition to base salary.

    How to use the skills you have to make more money.

    Resources:

    Listen to the Brown Ambition podcast, hosted by Mandi and Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche

    Follow Mandi on Instagram @mandimoney

    Follow Mandi on TikTok @mandimoney

    Book a 1-on-1 Coaching Session with Mandi

    Join the MandiMoney Makers community

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  20. Working in Tech, Building Wealth Through Crypto, NFTs & Web3 and The Future of the Creator Economy with Grace MacJones

    4 oktober 2022 · 57 min

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    Curious about investing in emerging technologies such as crypto and NFTs but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right episode! While traditional forms of wealth-building such as the stock market and real estate are still relevant, tech is becoming an increasingly important space for wealth-building, and in this episode we’re sharing how to get started. Lees meer

    Our guest today is Grace MacJones. Grace is a Nigerian-American technologist, podcaster, and Azure Cloud Engineer at Microsoft. She is a STEM advocate for underrepresented groups and is passionate about democratizing technology through mentoring, speaking at tech events, and volunteering with tech organizations such as Black Girls Code, Women Who Code, and DigiGirlz.

    She’s also the host of the Tech Unlocked podcast which aims to demystify and diversify the tech industry by giving people of color the keys they need to unlock their successful tech careers. In addition to all of that, she’s the founder of Women of Color in Emerging Tech (WOCIET) which is a community helping WoC onboard into web3 and beyond.

    In this episode, Grace and I discuss the opportunities available for building wealth in tech. She demystifies working in tech, and helps us understand emerging technologies to invest in including cryptocurrency and NFTs.

    We Also Talk About…

    New ways of building wealth outside of stocks and real estate.

    What cryptocurrency is, and how to invest in it.

    How web3 will impact the creator economy.

    How creators can use NFTs to protect their work.

    Resources:

    Follow Grace on Instagram @gracemacjonez

    Listen to Grace’s podcast, Tech Unlocked

    Join the Women of Color in Tech Comunity

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  21. How to Invest, Why Women Need Financial Wellness, and Managing Money in Relationships with Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance

    27 september 2022 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Do you include financial well-being in your wellness plan? If not, today’s episode will inspire you to get started. Lees meer

    Financial wellness is critical for women. When we have our own resources and are able to navigate our own finances, we can have healthier families and relationships. Today’s guest, Bola Sokunbi is a certified financial educator and champion of financial wellness for women.

    Bola is a finance expert, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a financial education platform and community for women empowering them to achieve financial wellness and live life on their own terms.

    Listen to this episode for practical tips on improving financial wellness, how to manage finances with your partner, and how to start investing.

    We Also Talk About…

    How Bola saved $100,000 in her early twenties as a single woman.

    Rewriting your financial story.

    How to approach money management with your partner.

    Why financial wellness is critical for women.

    Initial steps we can take to start investing.

    What index funds are, and how to invest in them.

    The power of compound interest, and how compound interest can help build wealth.

    Resources:

    Interested in going on a Balanced Black Girl retreat? Take our survey!

    Visit the Clever Girl Finance website for courses, financial education resources, and community.

    Check out Bola’s book Choosing to Prosper: Triumphing Over Adversity, Breaking Out of Comfort Zones, Achieving Your Life and Money Dreams

    Clever Girl Finance: Ditch Debt, Save Money and Build Real Wealth

    Clever Girl Finance: Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money

    Clever Girl Finance: The Side Hustle Guide: Build a Successful Side Hustle and Increase Your Income

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  22. Having a Healthy Money Mindset and Becoming Recession-Proof with Chioma Njoku

    20 september 2022 · 45 min

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    Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all of the messaging around money on social media and in the news? There are countless things vying for your attention and resources, and having a healthy money mindset is more important than ever. Lees meer

    In this episode we’re talking to Chioma Njoku, the owner and Chief Mindful Operator at the Mindful Bookkeeper as well as the host of the Cheers to Your Prosperity podcast. Through her work as an accountant and financial coach, she helps coaches, consultants, and small business owners keep more of their hard-earned money without sacrificing the things that make life enjoyable.

    Listen to this episode to understand the building blocks of having a healthier relationship with money, and to learn how to overcome past financial mistakes.

    We Also Talk About…

    Popular messaging around money on social media that can keep us broke.

    Understanding money mindset.

    Common mistakes people make when it comes to manifesting money.

    How the Profit First method can support your personal and business finances.

    Recession-proofing our businesses and finances.

    How to overcome being “woke but broke.”

    Resources (contains affiliate links):

    Listen to Chioma’s podcast “Cheers to Your Prosperity”

    Cheers to Your Prosperity Episode 5: How Money Mindset Keeps You Broke

    Visit Chioma’s website to learn more about her services

    Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

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  23. How to Create and Stick to a Budget, Pay off Debt, and Reach Your Financial Goals with Dyana King

    13 september 2022 · 55 min

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    Have you ever struggled to create and stick to a budget? If so, you aren’t alone. Budgeting, paying off debt, and reaching financial goals can be challenging especially when they aren’t approached the right way. Lees meer

    Today’s guest, Dyana King shares a life-changing approach to personal finance that is realistic and supportive. Dyana is the founder of Money Boss Mama, a personal finance company that helps single moms improve their money habits so they can pay off debt and build their savings. After stumbling into the personal finance world, Dyana has paid off $35,000 of debt to become debt-free on a moderate income and is now on a mission to help other single women do the same.

    Tune in to learn about the necessary habits to creating a sense of financial wellness, and why directing where your money should go can have a bigger impact than how much you’re bringing in.

    We Also Talk About…

    How to make saving money a habit.

    Creating a budget without deprivation.

    Strategies for paying off debt.

    How to talk to kids about money.

    Ways worthiness and self-sabotage impact budgeting.

    Resources:

    Follow Dyana on Instagram @moneybossmama

    Join Dyana’s 7-Day Spending Challenge

    Subscribe to Dyana's YouTube channel

    Follow Dyana on TikTok @moneybossmama

    Follow Dyana on Twitter @moneybossmama

    Download our budget template for Notion

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  24. Time Abundance: Why Your Time Is More Valuable Than Money

    6 september 2022 · 37 min

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    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

    We’re kicking off our Money and Abundance series by exploring 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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  25. REWIND: Cycle Syncing: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion Berry

    30 augustus 2022 · 50 min

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    Have you ever wondered how your menstrual cycle affects your work, relationships, and overall balance in your life? Lees meer

    In our final rewind episode of the summer, our guest is Berrion Berry. Berrion is a Menstrual Health Educator, Integrative Health Practitioner, and the founder of Optimize Your Flo. Part of her mission is to teach others how to master their menstrual cycles one period at a time.

    As the founder of Optimize Your Flo, Berri focuses specifically on teaching those who identify as female entrepreneurs or modern women, how to have better periods and healthier hormones, through online menstrual health education.

    From hormone balancing to cycle syncing, to mood enhancement and self-healing, Berri covers it all and is excited to help you have your best period yet.

    We Also Talk About…

    Understanding the four phases of your menstrual cycle.

    How to align your work with your menstrual cycle.

    Improving your relationship with your period.

    Understanding the best way to adjust your diet and exercise routine throughout your menstrual cycle.

    Why authenticity is a key component of balance.

    Resources:

    Check out Optimize Your Flo

    Listen to Berrion’s podcast, Optimize Your Flo

    Follow Berrion on Instagram @berrionlberry and @optimizeyourflo

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  26. REWIND: How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Nedra Glover Tawwab

    23 augustus 2022 · 51 min

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    Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries with family and friends? How do you navigate challenging situations? Lees meer

    In today’s rewind episode we’re talking to boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab. Nedra is diving deep into the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and how to navigate shifting your boundaries as we move through this new normal.

    Nedra is a licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 12 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling.

    Every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others.

    You don’t want to miss this episode because Nedra isn’t holding anything back. She dives deep into family dynamics, navigating the boundaries within ourselves, and why it’s necessary to use our voice and ask for what we want.

    In this episode, we talk about…

    The foundation of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries

    Ways to shift your boundaries when challenges arise

    Navigating boundaries in family relationships

    Empowering other people in the relationship

    Using your voice to stand in your power

    Resources:

    Order Nedra’s book Set Boundaries, Find Peace

    Get the Set Boundaries, Find Peace Workbook

    Follow Nedra on Instagram @nedratawaab

    Check out Nedra’s Website: https://www.nedratawwab.com/

    Sponsor:

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  27. REWIND: Creating A Walking Habit, Physical & Mental Benefits of Walking

    16 augustus 2022 · 31 min

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    A simple walk can be an incredible tool for healing. In this week’s rewind episode, I’m resharing one of our most popular episodes all about the incredible mental, physical, and emotional benefits of walking. Lees meer

    Tune in to not only be inspired to move your body, but also to learn how to explore that why and define the intentions that serve your goals and desires. And remember, tag us if you go on that walk. Let's create a #BalancedBlackGirlWalks movement. 👟

    I also talk about…

    Using movement as a tool for greater clarity.

    Simple ways to be less sedentary.

    The scientific benefits of walking.

    Setting intentions and taking action.

    Resources:

    Find a GirlTrek chapter near you

    Ep 39: Creating A Community Of Black Girl Magic – Balanced Black Girl Podcast LIVE

    Walking slows progression of Alzheimer's

    How walking benefits the brain

    Walking can lower risk of heart-related conditions as much as running

    Stanford study finds walking improves creativity

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  28. REWIND: Reframing the Reset: Redefining Productivity and Creating Systems of Self-Care

    9 augustus 2022 · 30 min

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    Instead of overloading ourselves with endless goals, to-do lists, and self-help, let’s look at what it really takes to use our time wisely and live as our most authentic selves. Lees meer

    The hardest part of making a change should be showing up, not making time to do more of the things. So we’ll be reflecting on what our soul actually yearns for and how to make space to simply be. Get ready for lots of reframes, pivots, and thoughtful invitations on becoming who we are becoming.

    I also talk about…

    Creating systems instead of goals.

    Focusing on rituals over routines.

    Redefining productivity and efficiency.

    Resources (contains affiliate links):

    Atomic Habits by James Clear

    Ep 93 - The Power of Discipline

    Ep 109 - You Don’t Have To Do It All + Watering Your Professional Relationships With Tiffany Dufu

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  29. REWIND: Small Daily Wellness Habits That Make a Big Difference

    2 augustus 2022 · 34 min

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    How do you start your day? How do you end your day? What are a few things that you do daily, weekly, or even monthly to help yourself feel energized, rested, and vibrant? Lees meer

    We can move through each day in such a rush that we forget to pause and evaluate the actions we are taking every day. Are they serving us?

    In today’s episode, I’m talking about habits related to your well-being. I've really been reflecting on some of the habits that have kept me going and also things that I think promote longevity for all of us. The ways that we can continue to pour in and take care as we continue to navigate these challenging situations that we're all facing.

    I’m taking you behind the scenes of my small daily habits that have made a huge impact on my mindset and the way I show up in the world.

    Tune in to hear why small habits have a giant impact on you and the people around you.

    In this episode, I discuss:

    My daily habits and how they have changed the way I show up.

    Why doing small things each day can keep you energized and rested.

    The importance of incorporating small habits into your daily routine.

    Resources:

    Download The Reset Journal, our daily self-care journal

    Follow Balanced Black Girl on Instagram @balancedblackgirlpodcast

    Follow me on Instagram @balancedles

    Follow me on TikTok @balancedles

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  30. REWIND: How to Improve Self- Discipline

    26 juli 2022 · 40 min

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    Today’s rewind episode is all about approaching discipline in a new way. Lees meer

    Have you ever felt like you need more discipline in your life? Have you told yourself you’re not disciplined enough? By reframing our mindset to take the necessary action steps to correct it, we can start to see a positive change in our lives.

    Tune in to hear why discipline involves reframing your mindset and being intentional about your daily habits.

    In this episode, I discuss:

    The importance of redefining discipline for ourselves

    The difference between discipline and punishment

    Ways to create discipline in our life

    Why discipline starts with small, intentional habits

    Resources:

    Episode 90: Small Daily Habits That Make a Big Difference

    Follow Balanced Black Girl on Instagram @balancedblackgirlpodcast

    Follow me on Instagram @balancedles

    Follow me on TikTok @balancedles

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  31. REWIND: How to Begin Your Healing Journey with Yasmine Cheyenne

    19 juli 2022 · 58 min

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    What does it mean to heal? How can you facilitate your own healing journey? How can you continue to keep yourself going? If you're someone who is going on a healing journey you have probably asked yourself similar questions. Lees meer

    In today's rewind episode, we're really going to talk about the necessary tools needed to truly heal ourselves and healing in a very practical sense.

    My guest today is Yasmine Cheyenne. Yasmine is an advocate for mental health and self-healing expert. Yasmine is also known for her transformative teachings around self-healing which she offers through keynote speeches, corporate presentations, and one-on-one coaching. Her instruction has helped thousands of students take control of their financial and physical health by creating boundaries, designing their dream job, finding the love of their life, and more.

    Yasmine discusses how we can break the cycle of negative self-talk and empower ourselves. And we also dive into discernment, boundaries, and looking after ourselves.

    Yasmine’s knowledge of boundaries, self-awareness & self-acceptance, and healing ourselves comes at a time when women are feeling out of alignment. Hit play if you’re ready for a real discussion on boundaries, making space for ourselves, and being worthy!

    We Also Talk About:

    Understanding the difference between intuition and ego.

    The power of discernment and trusting red flags.

    Why self-healing is so important.

    Establishing healthy boundaries.

    What it means to protect and refill your sugar jar.

    Resources:

    To keep in touch + get started on your healing journey, sign up for Yasmine’s newsletter and receive 2 free workbooks!

    Listen to Yasmine’s podcast, The Sugar Jar Podcast

    Download Yasmine’s app, The Sugar Jar

    Follow Yasmine on Instagram @yasminecheyenne

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  32. REWIND: Benefits of Journaling: How to Establish a Journaling Practice

    12 juli 2022 · 25 min

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    What if I told you there was a tool that can help boost your sense of overall well-being, improve your mood, improve your memory, heighten creativity, and help you manage stress? Lees meer

    In this rewind episode, I'm talking about journaling. Journaling is important because it helps you capture a moment in time, and gives you the opportunity to reflect on what’s happening in your life in real-time as well as reflect on the past. Journaling can help you heal from past trauma, be an emotion regulator, and help you call in what you want your future to look like.

    In this episode, I discuss:

    How to get the most out of your journaling practice.

    The mind, body, and emotional benefits of journaling.

    Common roadblocks women have when thinking about journaling.

    Tips and tricks to improving or establishing a journaling practice.

    Resources:

    Check out the Reset Journal, a daily guided journal, and planner to support your journaling habit.

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  33. REWIND: Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr. Sara Flowers

    5 juli 2022 · 57 min

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    This rewind episode features an important conversation about sexual and reproductive health with Dr. Sara Flowers, Vice President of Education of Planned Parenthood. Lees meer

    An advocate for evidence-informed practice and emotional intelligence in sex education, Sara’s research focuses on fidelity and adaptation of sex education curricula, dismantling sexual and reproductive health disparities, serving youth of color, and strengthening reproductive health access.

    Resources:

    Practicing What I Preach: Consent, Young People, and Respecting No by Dr. Sara Flowers

    Ask Roo, the PPFA Sexual Education Chat Bot

    How to Protect Yourself When Seeking An Abortion

    The National Network of Abortion Funds

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  34. Healing Through Rest: Creating Balance for Your Nervous System [Solo Episode]

    28 juni 2022 · 32 min

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    Have you ever struggled to truly feel rested no matter how much sleep or downtime you get? If so, this episode is for you. 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 breaks when needed.

    Resources:

    Download The Reset Journal to support your daily journaling practice

    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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  35. Healing Through Nature with Toyin Ajayi of Outdoorsy Black Women

    21 juni 2022 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Nature is not a nice to have, it really is a must-have for physical health and longevity. Studies show that being in nature reduces feelings of isolation and promotes calm. For this episode, we are joined by Toyin Ajayi, the founder of Outdoorsy Black Women, which is a community for Black women to connect, celebrate, and open our minds to an outdoorsy lifestyle. Toyin is an entrepreneur, community builder, and creative who is helping Black women connect with nature and one another through her safe space that embodies positivity, celebration, and resources. Lees meer

    Toyin explains how it is possible to heal through our relationship with nature, and your idea of healing can shift over time. And nature doesn’t have to mean going in the woods. It can mean having plants. It can be opening a window, it can be putting your feet in the sand. Whatever makes sense for you.

    We Also Talk About…

    How connecting with nature can be imperative to self-care practices

    Why we must be open to spending time outdoors and being in nature

    How to explore nature and feel safe and connected doing so

    What are important wellness practices of being outdoors

    Why having access is a privilege and should not be taken for granted

    Resources:

    Join the Summer Solstice Journaling Challenge

    Sign up for monthly meetups and hikes with Outdoorsy Black Women

    Check out the Twerk n’ Trails event on July 30 in Atlanta

    Join the Outdoorsy Black Women Book Club

    Join an Outdoorsy Black Women Chapter near you

    Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion

    How Does Nature Impact Our Well-Being?

    How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health

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  36. Healing Through Community: Why You Don’t Need to Be Fully Healed to Be Loved [Solo Episode]

    14 juni 2022 · 35 min

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    For many of us, hurt oftentimes happens in relationship to other people. Therefore, healing needs to happen in community as well. For the halfway point of our healing series, I’m exploring a statement that was introduced to us in last week’s episode — that healing often happens in community. Lees meer

    In this solo episode, I’m examining why being in community is such a significant, effective healing modality, why we don’t need to be perfectly healed to be loved, and ways we can cultivate healing in our immediate and broader communities.

    I also talk about…

    The Summer Solstice Journaling Reset, a 5-day journaling challenge.

    Why healing is not a prerequisite for receiving love or support.

    How being in a supportive community can be incredibly therapeutic.

    Why being in community is an effective healing modality.

    Ways we can cultivate healing in our relationships and communities.

    Resources (contains affiliate links):

    Join the Summer Solstice Journaling Challenge beginning June 20, 2022

    Episode 111 Let People Show Up for You

    The Healing Power of Community and Connection (Psychology Today)

    The Importance of Community in Indigenous Peoples’ Healing (NAMI)

    Community Healing and Resistance Through Storytelling: A Framework to Address Racial Trauma in Africana Communities (Journal of Black Psychology)

    Connectedness and Health: The Science of Social Connection (Stanford)

    The Art of Showing Up by Rachel Miller

    How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong

    Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

    How to Be An Adult in Love by David Richo

    What Happened to You? by Dr. Pruce Perry and Oprah

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  37. Healing Your Inner Child + Finding Joy in Your Healing Journey with Dr. Peace Amadi

    7 juni 2022 · 54 min

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    Emotional healing is probably one of the most challenging forms of healing. In order to attend to who we are as fully formed adults, it is imperative that we understand our inner child to aid in our healing journey. Lees meer

    That’s why we’re talking to the amazing Dr. Peace Amadi, a mental health expert, professor, author, TEDx speaker, TV host, and trauma-informed coach who has helped leaders heal including everyone from entrepreneurs to content creators, to pastors to parents.

    Dr. Peace is a coach and cheerleader to the people in our lives that everyone goes to. She explains neuroplasticity and what affects our ability to change, what it means to heal, and how we can incorporate joy into our healing process.

    We Also Talk About…

    How to identify what your inner child needs to heal.

    What “healing” means, and whether or not we can ever be fully healed.

    How healing impacts our ability to adapt to change.

    Why we should be asking “what happened to you?” instead of “what’s wrong with you?”

    The importance of connection and relationships when it comes to healing.

    Resources (contains affiliate links):

    Follow Dr. Peace Amadi on Instagram @itspeaceamadi

    Visit Dr. Peace’s Website

    Why Do I Feel Like This?: Understand Your Difficult Emotions and Find Grace to Move Through by Dr. Peace Amadi

    What Happened to You? By Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah

    Join our Summer Solstice Journaling Challenge starting June 20 to get focused and re-aligned during the middle of the year.

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  38. Healing Your Gut: Having A Healthy Microbiome and Immune System with Dr. Asia Muhammad

    31 mei 2022 · 1 uur 2 min

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    Our Modalities of Healing series continues with an important conversation about how gut health and the microbiome impact our overall well-being. Lees meer

    The digestive system is incredibly complex, and our gut health can influence several functions in the body and can be linked to many other ailments. That’s why when we look at healing from the inside out, healing our gut is a critical part of the conversation.

    We’re talking to Dr. Asia Muhammad, an expert in the field of gut health and digestion. Dr. Asia values the power of lifestyle modifications to achieve optimal health. She uses evidence-based, science-based medicine to provide individualized attention to those in her practice.

    As a naturopathic doctor, she utilizes nutrition, exercise, and supplementation through nutraceuticals, botanical medicine, and mind-body therapies such as hypnosis. She has a special interest in gastroenterology, mind-body medicine, and stress management, as increasing research demonstrates the role of stress in disease. She has received additional training in gastroenterology and mind-body therapies, including hypnosis, guided imagery, biofeedback, autogenic training, and progressive muscle relaxation.

    Dr. Asia has a gift for making a complex topic such as gut health easy for us all to understand.

    We Also Talk About…

    The difference between naturopathic and conventional medicine, and how the two can work together.

    What do we mean when we say “gut health” and why gut health is so important for everyone to understand and prioritize.

    How common gut health-related ailments such as dysbiosis, leaky gut, IBS, Candida, and SIBO occur.

    Simple daily practices anyone can implement to support their gut health.

    How antibiotics impact gut health, and how to support your gut after taking antibiotics.

    The importance of liver health, and why a healthy liver is important for a healthy microbiome.

    Resources:

    Follow Dr. Asia Muhammad on Instagram @dr.asiamuhammad

    Subscribe to Dr. Asia’s Newsletter
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  39. Daily Healing Rituals + Using Your Voice to Heal with Ashley Curtis

    24 mei 2022 · 1 uur 2 min

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    Welcome to our new series, Modalities of Healing. In this series, we’ll be exploring what it means to heal from the inside out and emphasizing healing as a source of joy. Our first conversation will leave you feeling incredibly supported in your healing journey, and ready to implement a few new practices shared by our amazing guest, Ashley Curtis. Lees meer

    Ashley is the founder of The Journey Healing Oasis and is a Goddess, Healer, Yogi, spiritual doula, sound therapist, soul care coach, wellness advocate, Actress, director, and Writer. She hails from a long line of powerful spiritual healers such as her grandmother who is an ordained Evangelist and her Mother, an ordained evangelist and clairvoyant.

    Ashley also has over 8 years of experience with Applied Behavior Analysis. And was certified as an Energy Healing Practitioner at The Mystic Living School based in LA.

    In this episode, we explore sound and energy healing.

    We Also Talk About…

    How sound can heal on a cellular level.

    Why using your voice is the most powerful sound instrument for healing.

    Simple practices you can do daily to promote calm and energy healing.

    The importance of cutting energetic cords.

    Resources:

    Visit Ashley’s website, The Journey Healing Oasis

    Go to the Spiritual Day Spa Retreat May 29-30, 2022 in Atlanta

    Go to Ashley’s Soul Care Weekend July 29-31, 2022 in Milwaukee

    Follow The Journey Healing Oasis on Instagram @thejourney.healingoasis

    Follow Ashley on Instagram @iamashleycurtis

    Download our Wellness Rituals Journal

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  40. How to Nurture Your Creativity Find Inspiration with Cristina Martinez

    17 mei 2022 · 48 min

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    This week we’re continuing our exploration of the intersection of wellness and creativity. According to research, creative expression can support feelings of motivation and overall well-being. However, many people have aversions to creativity due to bias, perfectionism, and fear of failure or not creating a perfect result. Lees meer

    To wrap up our series on New Life and Creativity we’re talking to our guest Cristina Martinez about how she’s found healing through creativity, and how creativity has influenced her career and relationships.

    Cristina Martinez is a contemporary visual artist based in Seattle, Washington. Her career started in fashion school before she explored self-expression through painting. Cristina’s work is rooted in telling the often-overlooked stories of Black and Brown people, encouraging them to water themselves to bloom and grow in this journey called life.

    This conversation inspires us all to tap into our creativity for healing, and a deeper connection to our loved ones and ourselves.

    We Also Talk About…

    How our relationship with creativity can evolve over time.

    Ways to draw inspiration when you need it most.

    The ups and downs of having a creative career.

    How Cristina supports her kids’ creativity.

    The ways creativity can help us bloom, and what it means to bloom.

    How collaboration and community can foster creativity.

    Resources:

    Follow Cristina on Instagram @sew_trill

    Purchase Cristina’s work from her website June and Mars

    Check out Cristina’s collection at Nordstrom

    Research Article: Everyday Creative Activity As A Path to Flourishing

    Download our Wellness Rituals Workbook to find your daily inspiration

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  41. How Creativity Impacts Your Health + Overcoming Perfectionism with AJ Clarke of Soul Rehab

    10 mei 2022 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Have you ever referred to yourself as a perfectionist? Have you ever felt like perfectionism holds you back from expressing yourself creatively? I know I can relate to both. Lees meer

    The truth is, creativity is not a gift that only a select few have. It's a skill we can all cultivate. And the outcome of creative expression isn’t where the magic is – it’s the act of being creative itself. That’s because creativity is a vital part of health and well-being that isn’t talked about nearly enough. According to research, healthy creative expression is linked to better mental and physical well-being outcomes including higher levels of optimism and improved immune response. But for perfectionists, it can be hard to let go and let ourselves be students.

    Our guest today is AJ Clarke, and our conversation is so special. AJ is a creative marketing agency owner, wife, and creative director behind Soul Rehab. She’s had an eye-opening journey learning how to release feelings of perfectionism and the pressure to over-achieve to pursue a creative career.

    In addition to her work as a marketer, she realized that the “self-love” space was full of well-intentioned but surface-level endeavors that didn’t tell you how to overcome, but that just told you that you should. Soul Rehab is birthed from the most vulnerable of spaces – the fiery place of healing.

    We Also Talk About…

    How creativity impacts your health.

    Ways you can incorporate more creativity into your life.

    Learning how to detach creative expression from the final product.

    Advice for navigating perfectionism when it feels unsafe to not overachieve.

    Building self-care communities that are rooted in vulnerability.

    Resources:

    2014 Study: Can Musical Training Influence Brain Connectivity? Evidence from Diffusion Tensor MRI

    2010 Study: Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being

    Download our Wellness Rituals Workbook to start your journaling practice

    Follow Soul Rehab on Instagram @mysoulrehab

    Follow Soul Rehab on …

  42. Shadow Work, Self-Care, and Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood with Erica and Milah of Good Moms, Bad Choices

    3 mei 2022 · 1 uur 5 min

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    During our New Life + Creativity series, we’ve gone from fertility awareness to birth, and now we’re transitioning to talk about navigating motherhood while pursuing your dreams. Our guests today are Erica and Milah, co-hosts of Good Moms, Bad Choices. Lees meer

    If Oprah and Howard Stern had a baby it would be Good Moms Bad Choices. Erica and Milah, are uncensored and outspoken sex and cannabis-positive parents who are redefining what modern motherhood looks like. Good Moms, Bad Choices is a community and audio diary is for those who feel alone in their good and bad choices.

    Tune in for a fun, candid conversation that will make you laugh and make you think.

    We Also Talk About…

    How they juggle entrepreneurship and motherhood.

    Redefining what it means to be a “good mom.”

    What self-care looks like for them as busy moms and entrepreneurs.

    How their creative endeavors influence their parenting styles.

    Their experiences with dating as mothers.

    Resources:

    Listen to the Good Moms, Bad Choices Podcast

    Follow Erica and Milah on Instagram @goodmoms_badchoices

    Check out Good Moms, Bad Choices on Patreon

    Come to the Good Vibes Retreat in Costa Rica in July and August 2022

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  43. Overcoming Mom Guilt, The Fourth Trimester, and Reparenting Yourself with Dr. Veronica Eyo and Rosalyn Davis

    26 april 2022 · 1 uur 9 min

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    We all experience identity shifts throughout our lives, and the transition into motherhood can bring a very significant shift in one’s identity and how one views the world. To discuss these shifts, I’m sitting down with Dr. Veronica Eyo, a licensed therapist who specializes in supporting moms of color, and Rosalyn Davis, a community builder, breathwork practitioner, and new mom. Lees meer

    This episode is full of honest takes about what the transition into motherhood can feel like, how new and seasoned mothers can reconnect with themselves, and how we can all reparent ourselves.

    We Also Talk About…

    The importance of friendship for people with and without children.

    Moving through feelings of mom guilt.

    Why rest during the postpartum period is essential.

    The connection between motherhood and creativity.

    Resources (contains affiliate links):

    Follow Dr. Veronica Eyo on Instagram @drveronicaeyo

    Book recommended by Dr. Veronica: Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much Going On

    The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's Important

    Follow Rosalyn Davis on Instagram @thesoulfulguide_ and @wearetakingupspace

    Join Rosalyn’s supportive community for new moms

    Subscribe to Rosalyn’s newsletter

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  44. Working with Doulas, Creating Positive Birth Experiences and Nutrition for Birthing Persons with Myriam Webb, RD, RN

    19 april 2022 · 1 uur 3 min

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    Myriam Webb is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, and trained doula whose mission is to support birth justice for marginalized communities. Lees meer

    In this conversation, we discuss the ways we can design more positive, peaceful birth experiences and ways we can all better support those in our villages through the birth and postpartum transitions.

    We also talk about...

    Nutrition for before, during, and after pregnancy.

    What doulas do, why we need them, and how to access doula care.

    Preparing for a hospital birthing experience.

    Ways we can support those in our lives who are postpartum.

    Resources:

    Birth Preparation Webinar Series with Myriam Webb, RD, RN

    Download the Irth App for prenatal, birthing, postpartum, and pediatric healthcare reviews

    Follow Myriam on Instagram @douliciousnutrition

    Sponsor:

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  45. Ending Generational Trauma with Epigenetics + Preparing to Conceive with Dr. Cleopatra

    12 april 2022 · 1 uur 15 min

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    Is epigenetics the key to ending generational trauma? In this episode, guest Dr. Cleopatra shares why we have more power than we realize to change how our genes work, and which genes we can pass on to future generations. Lees meer

    Though we can’t change our DNA, we can change how our genes are expressed through epigenetics, the understanding of how our behaviors and environment impact our genes. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that is equal parts inspiring and informative.

    Dr. Cleopatra is a scientist and tenured USC professor who pioneered the field of fertility biohacking and creating superbabies. To date, Dr. Cleopatra has scientifically studied tens of thousands of families and has helped birthing persons in 23 countries on 6 continents have their superbabies.

    We also talk about…

    Improving maternal health outcomes for marginalized people.

    Understanding the mental, emotional, and social factors that can impact our fertility.

    How to prepare for pregnancy physically and psychologically.

    The Primester Protocol and creating our superbabies.

    How we can prevent generational trauma from being passed down.

    Resources:

    Follow Dr. Cleopatra on Instagram @doctor_cleopatra

    Learn more about the Primester Protocol

    Learn more about Black Maternal Health Week

    Episode 83: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion Berry

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  46. Demystifying Reproductive Health: Egg Freezing, Fertility Treatments, and the Impact of Fibroids with Dr. Tiffanny Jones

    5 april 2022 · 47 min

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    In today’s episode, we’re kicking off our new life and creativity series by discussing fertility, motherhood, and birthing new ideas. Understanding reproductive health and fertility can be a complicated topic, and in this conversation, we’re talking about family planning options for those who are considering having biological children. Lees meer

    Our guest is Dr. Tiffanny Jones, OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist at Conceive Fertility Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tiffanny Jones became a reproductive endocrinologist because she felt connected to the impact she could have on the lives of patients looking to start or grow their families. She earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, and completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

    In this episode, we discuss the unique considerations Black birthing persons may want to keep in mind when trying to conceive.

    We Also Talk About…

    What the egg-freezing process entails, and the ideal age to begin the process.

    How treatments such as IVF can help those experiencing certain fertility challenges.

    How conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis can impact fertility.

    Tests patients can ask for to learn more about their fertility status.

    How the occurrence of fibroids impacts Black people more than other communities.

    Resources:

    Learn more about Dr. Tiffanny’s practice at Conceive Fertility Center

    Follow Dr. Tiffanny Jones on Instagram @tjonesivfmd

    Learn more about Black Maternal Health Week by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.

    Episode 11: Reframing Fertility with Bri Braggs

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  47. Listener Q&A: How to Regain Consistency, Advice for Aspiring Podcasters, Juggling Multiple Priorities, and Preparing for Success [Solo Episode]

    29 maart 2022 · 1 uur 17 min

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    In this ask-me-anything style episode, you’re driving today’s topics. It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in with a life update and have answered your questions on air. We’re switching things up and I’m excited to hear your questions coming directly from your voices, and you asked some fantastic questions. Lees meer

    In this episode, I talk about…

    The personal and business changes I’m navigating.

    Advice for aspiring podcasters.

    Ways to get back on track with your healthy habits.

    How to keep your peace when there’s negative energy in your living space.

    Juggling multiple jobs and goals while making time for self-care.

    Resources (contains affiliate links):

    Episode 66: Creating Holistic Wellness Habits That Stick with Alina Brown

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  48. How to Use Astrology to Manifest + Navigating Your Saturn Return with Shinobi Robeson of Black Girl Horoscope

    22 maart 2022 · 1 uur 3 min

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    We’re closing out our series on manifestation and celebrating the start of spring with a light-hearted conversation about all things astrology. Have you ever wondered how understanding your personal astrology can help you receive your manifestations? Tune in and find out. Lees meer

    Our guest today is Shinobi Robeson of Black Girl Horoscope. Black Girl Horoscope is a supportive community celebrating cosmic wellness for melanated folks and allies. She is incredibly thoughtful in all she shares and exudes Taurus queen energy. We get into the collective astrology for 2022, and deep dive into the next few astrological seasons coming up (specifically Aries through Leo season) and how we can tap into the unique energies each season brings.

    If you weren’t feeling the new year vibes in January, you may be feeling more aligned to start anew with the arrival of spring and Aries season, which marks the astrological new year.

    We also talk about…

    How understanding your birth chart’s Jupiter placement can make you a stronger manifestor.

    The numerology of the year 2022, and why it’s an ideal year for connection and community.

    Advice for navigating your Saturn Return.

    Why knowing the “little three” of your birth chart is as important as understanding your “big three.”

    Resources:

    Follow @blackgirlhoroscope on Instagram.

    Pull your birth chart to learn your astrological placements.

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  49. How to Be Patient While Your Manifestations Come Through + Understanding Your Manifestation Style [Solo Episode]

    15 maart 2022 · 35 min

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    Have you ever felt impatient while waiting for your manifestations to come through? Same, friend. And I’m talking all about it in today’s episode. 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 104: Christianity and Human Design with Christa Keyes

    Episode 124: How to Manifest with Shirin Eskandani

    Add More ~Ing To Your Life by Gabrielle Bernstein

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  50. Finding Magic Through Self-Acceptance + Yoga for Our Collective Freedom with Jessamyn Stanley

    8 maart 2022 · 43 min

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    This week on the podcast we get to have an incredible conversation on inner magic and self-acceptance with yogi, entrepreneur, author, and activist Jessamyn Stanley. Jessamyn is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, who is highly sought-after for her insights on 21st-century yoga and intersectional identity. Lees meer

    To say I’m a fan of her work is an understatement. When I first started the Balanced Black Girl podcast I had a shortlist of dream guests and Jessamyn was on that list, so this is a truly full-circle moment! Our conversation is rich and full of insights regarding what the practice of self-acceptance involves. We also chat about our respective yoga journeys and the profound lessons Jessamyn learned in her training around compassion. Being the true astrology nerd that I am we also get into a conversation on our big threes and the impact astrology has had on the way we connect with the universe and ourselves.

    This episode is full of insights regarding our path to wholeness and feels like an incredible blessing.

    Listen to the episode below!

    WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…

    Yoga being the key to our collective freedom.

    Finding comfort in being yourself, and accepting yourself as you are.

    Allowing your yoga and meditation practice to take various different forms.

    RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):

    Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance

    Everybody Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get on the Mat, Love Your Body

    Follow Jessamyn on IG - @mynameisjessamyn

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