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126 | How to Use the Akashic Records + Embodying Imperfect Wellness with Brit Starr
1 maart 2022 · 50 min
This week we get to explore something that we haven’t really talked about in great length on previous episodes of the podcast. When it comes to Magic and Manifestation practitioners have different ways to connect and communicate with their spirit guides. One of those ways is by using the Akashic Records. You may be asking yourself, “Um... What are the Akashic Records?” This question is totally understandable and we had the same questions at the Balanced Black Girl podcast so I decided we needed to bring on an expert to share her insights and journey so far. Lees meer
Brittany “Brit” Starr is a spiritualist and creator working at the intersections of modern technology and the infinite. Through her studio, Sword + Stone, she amplifies the magic of conscious businesses through divinely inspired tech services and education. She offers a unique fusion of channeled guidance, archetypal journeying, and Akashic education through her online community, The Inner Well.
We get to it all in this episode, from Brit’s journey to discovering the power connecting with the Akashic Records has, to the lessons she has learned through her interpretation of the records. As well as the ways we can use them for interpersonal development through practices of feeling our intuition, meditation, and prayer. We also chat about the messiness of spirituality and why it’s ok that our wellness journey will never be perfect.
Listen to the full episode now to learn more about this unique spiritual modality!
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
The history of the Akashic Records
How we can communicate with the Akasha
Why wellness should be messy and imperfect
How communicating with the Akashic Records can help with anxiety
RESOURCES:
Brit Starr’s Akashic Higher Self Meditation
Brit Starr’s Getting into the Akashic Records eBook
Rohini of Magic Inclined channeled an Akashic Tap-In, which Brit use to access the Records for herself and clients. You can learn more about the Akasha and get the tap-in on her website: htt…
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125 | Spiritual Hygiene + Daily Rituals for Manifestation, Protecting Your Blessings with SaTar'Ra
22 februari 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
We are continuing our magic and manifestation series with the brilliant and multi-passionate creative SaTar’Ra. SaTar'Ra is a creative, conjure woman, and ritual practitioner focused on the intersection of music, movement, and spirituality. She also happens to be a fellow graduate of the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training I took at the end of 2021. Lees meer
We really connected at the training, so when I was planning out this series I knew I had to have her on as a guest. This conversation is full of insight and wisdom and a must-listen for anyone looking to learn how to keep their spiritual hygiene up and work magic in their lives.
Tune in for an episode dripping in good energy. We discuss spiritual rituals you can incorporate into your life and SaTar’Ra shares advice for protecting your energy and keeping your manifestations sacred.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Spiritual Hygiene for manifestation
Moving through our various identities without putting ourselves in a box
Daily rituals to keep yourself protected.
Yoga as a healing practice.
RESOURCES:
Join SaTar’Ra’s Patreon
Follow SaTar’Ra on Instagram @imsattara
Follow SaTar’Ra on Twitter @iamsattra
Episode 105: Manifesting Love with Alea Lovely
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124 | How to Manifest: Healing Through the Journey of Manifestation with Shirin Eskandani
15 februari 2022 · 1 uur
Did you know we have the power to manifest the life of our dreams? In our newest series, we are connecting with guests who have created literal magic in their lives and want to teach you how to do the same. I don’t often have repeated guests on the podcast, but I can’t think of anyone better suited to walk us through a Manifestation Masterclass than the founder of Wholehearted Coaching, Shirin Eskandani. Lees meer
I actually participated in one of her programs back in 2019, and her method of teaching manifestation quite literally transformed my life. Trust me when I say you’re gonna want to take notes because the insight and gems she drops are incredible.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Why you need to follow your vision boards with aligned action.
The balance of not being too specific or too general with your desires.
Letting go of your attachment to the outcome.
The power of dreaming.
RESOURCES:
Call in love with Shirin’s course, Manifest Them
Learn more about manifestation in Shirin’s two-part masterclass Everyday Magic
Follow Shirin on Instagram @wholeheartedcoaching
Listen to Shirin’s podcast Wholehearted Coaching
Check out Shirin’s feature in The New York Times
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123 | My Journey Into Yoga + Ways to Incorporate Principles of Yoga Into Our Lives
8 februari 2022 · 44 min
Did you know that yoga is so much more than stretching and moving through poses? Spoiler: that’s just one limb of yoga - and there are eight. We’ve talked a lot about finding stillness, peace, making connection to the breath, and flowing into your creativity. And that all sounds so simple, but finding ways to reframe our relationship to our inner and outer world is such a game-changer. Lees meer
For me, yoga helped me open my eyes to the ways I can be present with myself and tune into my own form of balance. I’ve just completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training, and it’s taught me a lot about mindfulness and the gift it is to be one with yourself. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my journey into yoga and the lessons that I’ve learned so you can carry them with you without having to pick up the practice if you don’t want to.
And bonus - Dive into the Reframing the Reset Challenge! It’s free, you can move at your own pace, and it’ll help you take action on what we’ve been exploring this season. Snag your roadmap here → balancedblackgirl.com/reset
I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Yoga is so much more than stretching.
Why Black women and yoga are a match made in heaven.
My journey into yoga + what it’s taught me.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Ep 65 - How to Heal Through Breathwork with Kathleen Booker
Ep 66 - Creating Holistic Wellness Habits that Stick with Alina Brown
Ep 75 - Wellness Beyond The Physical: Creating Spiritual, Emotional, And Social Change With Maryam Ajayi
Ep 92 - Make Mindfulness Work For You + How To Prepare For Your Level-Up With Dora Kamau
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122 | Reframing Self-Talk, Tapping Into Your Creativity, + Trusting Your Intuition with Arielle Estoria
1 februari 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
It’s interesting how inspiring this conversation is, when one of the points we explore is how fleeting inspiration can actually be. Living a life full of creativity is something so many of us desire for ourselves, but when we depend on timelines and expectations in life, the rush to be something becomes a roadblock if you let it define what you’re able to accomplish. To live the life we want, we have to understand that flowing in creativity is going to look different for everyone. And finding what works for you requires nurturing and connecting to our inner, authentic truth. Lees meer
Arielle Estoria is a multi-hyphenate creative - a poet, artist, author, and actor - with a passion for making women feel at home in their own bodies. We talk about so many beautiful things, like building a relationship with your intuition, finding your place with creativity, and being discerning of the things you say to yourself.
And bonus - Dive into the Reframing the Reset Challenge! It’s free, you can move at your own pace, and it’ll help you take action on what we’ve been exploring this season. Snag your roadmap here → balancedblackgirl.com/reset
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Black women are divine.
Forming a relationship with creativity.
Leaning into your intuition.
Harnessing the power of self-talk.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Sign up for the Reframing the Reset Challenge: balancedblackgirl.com/reset
Follow Arielle on Instagram @arielleestoria
Check out Arielle’s collaboration with Pure Leaf
Find more of Arielle’s work on her website: arielleestoria.com
*Big Magic*, by Elizabeth Gilbert
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121 | Reframing Your Relationship with Stuff – Decluttering + Organization for Mental Health
25 januari 2022 · 46 min
Continuing to look at how we can build systems and rituals rather than routines and lofty expectations, we’re looking at the part clutter plays in whether we move forward in becoming the person we are becoming. I speak a lot from the I today, sharing several examples of how decluttering my space and creating reset rituals have made an expansive impact on my well-being and ability to show up to myself. We also get into specific systems you can implement to remove clutter from your life. Lees meer
And bonus - Join us for the Reframing the Reset Challenge! It’s free and we’ve been doing it together as a community. Snag your roadmap here → balancedblackgirl.com/reset
I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
The impacts of having clutter in your life.
Discerning between a soul want + an influenced want.
Three decluttering systems to try.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Sign up for the Reframing the Reset Challenge: balancedblackgirl.com/reset
How Excessive Clutter Affects Your Mental Health - blog by Green Drop
5 Reasons Why Clutter Disrupts Mental Health - blog by Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on Psychology Today
Delaying Disposing: Examining the Relationship between Procrastination and Clutter across Generations - 2017 article by Ferrari & Foster
The Unbearable Heaviness of Clutter - article by The New York Times
Ep 54 - Wholehearted Living with Shirin Eskandani
Ep 97 - Creating Space + Keeping Promises to Yourself
Ep 106 - Having a Healthy Relationship with Yourself + Breaking Through the Self-Development Trap
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120 | Reframing Your Menstrual Cycle + Ancestral Practices with Raven Rose
18 januari 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Over the past year or so, I’ve become impassioned with menstrual health and learning all the ways menstruating impacts my well-being. The lack of education or awareness that goes into learning about the menstrual cycle can make us feel like it’s a burden instead of seeing that it’s one of the most powerful, rewarding gifts a person can have. Lees meer
Raven Rose, a Menstrual Health Herbalist of Moon Medicines joins us to discuss all things cyclical living. Get ready to learn so much from Raven - not just about our cycles, but also healing with herbalism and dreamwork, and creating ancestral practices.
And bonus - Join us for the Reframing the Reset Challenge! It’s free and we’ll be doing it together as a community. Snag your roadmap here → balancedblackgirl.com/reset
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Transferring off of birth control + living a cyclical lifestyle.
Recovering from menstrual shame.
Ancestral healing with dreamwork.
The correlation between menstrual cycles + moon phases.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Sign up for the Reframing the Reset Challenge: balancedblackgirl.com/reset
Join the waitlist for Raven's Sacred Cycles program
Follow Raven on Instagram @moonmedicines
*Rage Becomes Her* by Soraya Chemaly
Ep 117 - Unapologetically Dreaming Big + The Dreams I Dream
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119 | Reframing Your Relationship with Exercise with Lauren Leavell
11 januari 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
As you know, here at BBG we believe wellness is so much more than having a fitness routine (or ritual). It’s just one part of the picture. So when we can start to measure our progress by how good we feel instead of a number on the scale, we’re taking our power back with movement. Before we dive full-on with a new fitness program, let’s get clear on what fitness is actually for, the benefits we’re going after, and how to make movement a joyful part of life. Lees meer
We’re joined by Lauren Leavell, a fitness coach and instructor who focuses on weight neutrality and finding comfort and joy in building a movement practice.
And bonus - Join us for the Reframing the Reset Challenge! It’s free and we’ll be doing it together as a community. Snag your roadmap here → balancedblackgirl.com/reset
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Confusing fitness for wellness.
Skipping lofty goals + expectations.
Building safety both mentally + physically.
Incorporating play + joy with your relationship to movement.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Sign up for the Reframing the Reset Challenge: balancedblackgirl.com/reset
Join Lauren's Inclusive Fitness Membership Platform, Leavell Up Fitness
Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenleavellfitness + on TikTok [@laurenleavellfit](https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenleavellfit?)
Subscribe to Lauren's Newsletter
Check out more of Lauren’s resources on her website LaurenLeavellFitness.com
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118 | Reframing the Reset, Redefining Productivity, + Creating Systems of Self-Care
4 januari 2022 · 29 min
We’re kicking off a series on wellness basics with a twist for the modern-day, including care for individuals living through a global pandemic, and connecting back to the origins of why I created Balanced Black Girl. Lees meer
As we embark on a new year, instead of overloading ourselves with endless goals, to-do lists, and routines, let’s look at what it really takes to get what we want from this reset. 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.
And bonus - Join us for the Reframing the Reset Challenge! It’s free and we’ll be doing it together as a community. Snag your roadmap here → balancedblackgirl.com/reset
I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Creating systems instead of goals.
Rituals vs routines.
Redefining productivity and efficiency.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Sign up for the Reframing the Reset Challenge: balancedblackgirl.com/reset
*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
Bonus Ep - Year-End Reflection and Journaling
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REWIND: Making Space for Yourself with Breathwork with Kathleen Booker
28 december 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
Our last rewind episode for helping us wind down from the year explores how to be present with ourselves, as we are, right now at this moment. Last year, I sat with Kathleen Booker, the Jedi of Calm, and we talk about how to use our breath to invite calm, peace, and a grounded state of mind - no matter what it is we are facing. Lees meer
Whatever it is in front of us, whether it's joy, pain, or somewhere in between, we always have our breath. Leaning into the present moment is a beautiful gift that Kathleen encourages us to receive within our lives. She even graciously leads up through a short, Conscious Connected Breathwork practice, which roughly starts around the 45th minute.
TW: Please note that Kathleen briefly mentions her sexual assault trauma in this episode.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
The importance of being connected to your breath.
Benefits of a breathwork practice.
Practices to create more calm in your life.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Visit Kathleen’s Website
Follow Kathleen on Instagram: @iamkathleenbooker
Connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn
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REWIND: Storytelling + Discovering Your Identity in Wellness with Zuri Adele
21 december 2021 · 1 uur 19 min
If you're like me, then you're still reflecting on that amazing episode we had with Taylor Elyse Morrison on being discerning of how we use our screen time. Ep 114. Thinking about the way we lean into self-care while also doing the things - like working, living, and decompressing from the day. And it really ties into this motivating conversation with Zuri Adele (actress + storyteller) I had a while back. Lees meer
As we're looking at who we want to be in the new year, it's helpful to reflect on our experiences and the things we have accomplished in this time. What lessons have we learned and how are we using them to own our story and our identity in this world? Especially when it comes to the wellness industry, which is full of essential tools for our well-being, yet surrounded primarily by whiteness. Consider this more food for thought in this already thoughtful time we're all in.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Finding your sense of self in the wellness industry.
The power of the stories we surround ourselves with.
Everything in life is a teacher.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Learn more about Zuri at Zuriadele.com
Follow Zuri on Instagram: @Zuriadele
Catch up on Good Trouble on Freeform
Shoutout to Black Girl in Om
Ep 114 - Creating Supportive Boundaries Around Screen Time with Taylor Morrison
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REWIND: Human Design 101 + Following Your Own Path with Jas The Moon Mother
14 december 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
As we begin to lean in and think about the person we want to be for this next year, recentering and connecting back to who we authentically are is a pretty great start. This conversation with Jas is one I come back to time and again, and I find it to be really inspiring when it comes to trusting myself. Lees meer
Jas The Moon Mother is a writer, speaker, and truth-teller empowering us to unearth our individual Divine Destiny through the lens of Human Design
My favorite quote from the conversation is that "we're called human BEings, and not human DOings". Human Design is such a powerful tool for learning how we operate and the kind of environments or situations that allow us to flow with ease in life. We're meant to enjoy life, so let's definitely lean in and start doing that more.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
The quick Human Design 101 breakdown.
Being discerning of society's way vs your own way.
Human Design regards your energy, not your personality.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Get your own Human Design chart at Jovian Records
Follow Jas The Moon Mother's Instagram
Listen to Jas' podcast, Divinely Human
Learn more about Jas The Moon Mother here
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117 | Unapologetically Dreaming Big + The Dreams I Dream
7 december 2021 · 27 min
This is a bit of a personal episode for me, y'all. Oftentimes, when we look at the dreams we hold, what we're actually talking about is our business and career goals. On our journey to becoming the person we dream of and living the life that inspires us, we can get trapped in focusing on just our "work life" and what accomplishing those achievements will bring us. Instead of just living the life that we want to live, you know? Lees meer
And I'll raise my hand to say that I too have become sidetracked on going after what I really want for my life. So as we wrap up this season on taking your power back, I wanted to both share the dreams I'm dreaming for my life - outside of work - and the power it brings all of us to dream bigger, bolder, and brighter for ourselves. And what that actually means.
I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Having peace with not reaching our dreams - yet.
What it means to dream big.
The dreams I'm dreaming about right now.
What our dreams are trying to tell us.
The benefits of dream journaling.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
The Big Leap
Dream Journal Opt-In: www.balancedblackgirl.com/dream
Ep 96 - Benefits Of Journaling, Tips And Tricks For Establishing A Journaling Practice, And How To Journal Consistently
Ep 102 - The Power Of Walking – How To Raise Your Vibration Through Movement
Ep 106 - Having A Healthy Relationship With Yourself + Breaking Through The Self-Development Trap
Bonus Ep - Year-End Reflection And Journaling
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116 | Going After Your Dreams + Gaining Body Liberation with Chrissy King
30 november 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
We're starting to enter that time of year where we walk the fine line between maintaining our boundaries and finding ways to show love for those we care most for. It can be hard to find the path that works best for you while in the hustle and bustle of holiday traditions and festivities. Although we don't necessarily talk about navigating this time of year, something we do get to discuss is taking your power back by living the life you dream of. We explore the duality of becoming that girl while having peace that everything you want will all come together - as long as you keep moving forward. Lees meer
Chrissy King is a writer, speaker, fitness and strength coach, and is passionate about women learning to take up space within the world. She is also our first-ever returning guest, making this an inspiring gift of an episode that I'm honored to bring to your ears. Trust me, you'll be thinking about this conversation for at least a few weeks - I'm definitely a little obsessed - and will wanna save this for later so you can listen to it all over again.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Having peace and trust with your manifestations.
The difference between body positivity vs body liberation.
Escaping the conditioning of limiting beliefs.
Matching your environment to the lifestyle you dream of living.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Ep 4 - Taking Up Space with Chrissy King
Follow Chrissy on Instagram
Snag The Body Liberation Manifesto on Chrissy's website
Ep 54 - Wholehearted Living with Shirin Eskandani
Phoebe Robinson - Comedian and Best-Selling Author
Audre Lorde - 20th Century American Poet
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115 | Taking Our Power Back from Oppressive Systems with the Crunk Feminist Collective
23 november 2021 · 35 min
In a world and time where we are constantly moving from one historical moment to the next, it can feel overwhelming to know where you can jump in and be a part of the movement for equality and justice for all. Looking through the perspective of how we can empower ourselves as a community rather than the individual reminds us that this isn't something we can do alone - but that we do together. Lees meer
I had the honor of sitting down with Brittney Cooper, Susana M. Morris and Chanel Craft Tanner of the Crunk Feminist Collective. The three of them just released their new book, Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood, which helps girls and gender nonbinary young people of color find their voice. Tune in to feel validated, powerful, and able to take action in building a Feminist society that supports all of us.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Feminism is a structural analysis.
Self-care requires structures.
Building a team for feminist care.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood by Brittney Cooper, Susana Morris and Chanel Craft Tanner
Crunk Feminist Collective Blog
CFC Substack - The Remix
Barbara Smith
Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper
Episode 35: Eloquent Rage Book Club Recap
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114 | Creating Supportive Boundaries Around Screen Time with Taylor Morrison
16 november 2021 · 50 min
How has your screen time been impacted by the pandemic? This is just one of the many questions I ask Taylor around our relationship with our screens and creating an unplugged self-care practice. Taylor Morrison is an international speaker, facilitator, and the founder of Inner Workout. She's on a mission to help others beat burnout by building sustainable self-care practices. Taylor is also the host of the podcast, Inner Warmup - a show I listen to on the reg. Lees meer
One of my favorite highlights from this conversation was the acknowledgment that what self-care looks for us now will look different for us five years from now - it could even look different in five weeks or five days. Building a healthy relationship with our screens is so much more than taking back our time - it's taking back our sense of self and our ability to have discernment for our lives and our needs.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Becoming mindful of when we turn to social media.
Navigating the impulse for instant gratification.
Understanding your needs to practice self-care.
Tips for creating boundaries with our screens.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Download our free Digital Wellness Checklist
Inner Workout's Card Deck, Instead (10% off with the code BALANCED)
Take Care Assessment
Check out Taylor's podcast, Inner Warmup
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear
Ep 109 - You Don’t Have To Do It All + Watering Your Professional Relationships With Tiffany Dufu
Ep 110 - How To Let Go Of People-Pleasing Behaviors With Tiffany Hall
Ep 111 - Let People Show Up For You
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113 | Being Multi-Passionate + Betting on Yourself is Self-Love with Asha Bromfield
9 november 2021 · 55 min
Connecting with Multi-Hyphenate Actress and Author Asha Bromfield was nothing short of inspiring. You might have recognized her from the hit CW show, Riverdale, or Netflix's adaptation of Locke & Key. But what we really dive into is her new coming-of-age book, Hurricane Summer, and how she ventured into creating representation for softer Black women. Lees meer
We also go deep into the desire and pursuit of doing it all, and defining what that means for you. So often, when we try to do it all, we're also trying to accomplish the expectations that loved ones and guardians have placed upon us. Asha and I explore what it means to drop those expectations and follow our passions on our own terms. If you have multiple interests and are unsure of where to start, this episode is definitely for you.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Pursing various passions.
Navigating other people's limiting beliefs.
Defining your life for yourself.
Creating diversity in a world full of one-dimensional Black representation.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Hurricane Summer, by Asha Bromfield
Check out Asha's website
Locke & Key - Asha stars as Zadie Wells
Riverdale - Asha plays Melody Jones, drummer of “Josie and the Pussycats”
Follow Asha on Instagram @ashabrom
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz
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112 | Taking Your Power Back
2 november 2021 · 21 min
Coming off of our Connection Series, I wanted to continue the conversation on building boundaries, pursuing what's in our best interest, and making sure we're navigating forms of self-care that align with our needs. And so for the next six episodes, we'll be exploring ways that we can take our power back - spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Lees meer
So I'm starting things off by sharing some perspective and getting real with you on self-sabotage and facing our fears. In our previous episode, we talked about how we can let others show up for us, but now I want to look at how we can show up for ourselves. Our goal is to, yes, take our power back, but even more so, go after our dreams and make them a reality. Dive in to set the tone and learn how you can do just that.
I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Showing up even if it means you won't get it right.
Overcoming self-sabotage.
Being discerning with influential content.
The fine line between self-awareness and fear.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
"Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles - it takes away today's peace."
The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks
Ep 98: Good Girl Gone Bad: Releasing Shame And Living On Your Own Terms
Ep 101: What’s Your Energy Saying Sis? Raising Your Vibration
Ep 103: Overcoming Toxic Positivity And Spiritual Bypassing
Ep 109 - You Don’t Have To Do It All + Watering Your Professional Relationships With Tiffany Dufu
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BONUS | Guided Meditation to Help You Feel More Present
26 oktober 2021 · 8 min
Do you need help feeling more present and grounded? This guided meditation is for you. Lees meer
Join me for a brief meditation to help you connect with your body and senses in this moment to ease feelings of overwhelm. I'll be back next week with a brand new episode series about dreaming big and taking your power back.
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111 | Let People Show Up for You
19 oktober 2021 · 30 min
As we draw a close to another incredible series, I'll be going off the cuff, today. This connection series has got me so inspired to be real and present with you. Because if there's anything we all have learned from these powerful conversations and expansive insights, it's that communication is key to have healthy connections with those in our lives. Like, people don't know what they don't know. Right? So let's discuss how we can open the door for others - because when we let others show up for us, what we're really doing is showing up to ourselves. Tune in and dive into some 1:1 time with me. Lees meer
I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
The impact that carrying assumptions has on your relationships.
How to communicate your needs.
Ways to check in on your people.
Reflective questions for showing up to yourself.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Episode 86: How To Set Boundaries For Inner Peace And Healthy Relationships With Nedra Glover Tawwab
Episode 106: Having A Healthy Relationship With Yourself + Breaking Through The Self-Development Trap
Episode 107: Friendship Goals – How To Have Healthy, Lasting Friendships With Brittany Lackey And Germani Manning Of The Black Girl Bravado
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110 | How to Let Go of People-Pleasing Behaviors with Tiffany Hall
12 oktober 2021 · 59 min
How full does your cup feel these days? And how much time are you dedicating to yourself and your needs? Tune in to my conversation with Tiffany Hall, LMFT, and let's check-in. When looking at people-pleasing behaviors, I think we can sometimes get too literal. People-pleasing isn't necessarily going out of your way to please the people around you — it's simply putting other's needs before your own. Lees meer
Start by just reflecting on your life since the start of the pandemic - have you been neglecting yourself to appease those around you? And if so, how does that make you feel?
Talking to Tiffany was amazing - IMO, she is the expert on letting go of people-pleasing impulses. She shared so many insights on how we can begin to focus on how we see ourselves instead of how others may view us. We went everywhere in this conversation, and then some. Tune in to learn how you can break free.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
Disconnecting how others view us from how we view ourselves.
Locating where people-pleasing behaviors began.
Reparenting is a necessary, ongoing process.
How to set boundaries that are realistic.
RESOURCES:
Follow Tiffany on Instagram @thisistiffanyrenae
What is your People-Pleasing Personality? Take the quiz.
Join Tiffany's People Pleasing Recovery Program
Learn about Tiffany's therapy services.
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109 | You Don't Have to Do It All + Watering Your Professional Relationships with Tiffany Dufu
5 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 3 min
As important as it is to strive for work-life balance, the act of trying to achieve that can get you into a toxic trap of scarcity (especially if you try to constantly "check-out" between those hours of 9-5). Lees meer
Yikes! I know - but that's why it's such a gift to have Tiffany Dufu on the show. She helps rein us in, providing check-in points to see if we're actually getting what we need out of our professional and personal relationships. In this episode, we look at what it means to operate within a team and what our place within that space actually looks like.
And just in case you haven't met Tiffany yet, she is the author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less and the founder of Cru - an expansive support group for helping you reach your entrepreneurial and life goals. Trust me, this episode is going to be a trip!
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
The profound difference between pronoia and paranoia.
Reframing what it means to drop the ball.
Not asking for help when you need it is an act of scarcity.
Making good on your dreams and ambitions.
RESOURCES:
Join Cru and get the support you need!
Read Tiffany's book → Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less
Follow Tiffany on Instagram - @tdufu
Check out Tiffany's website: http://tiffanydufu.com/
Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy
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108 | Connecting with Your Inner Child and Intuition to Strengthen Your Relationships with Mari Roberts
28 september 2021 · 1 uur 11 min
We hear time and time again how intuitive and wise our inner self is, but that can be hard to believe when we don't feel connected to or even understand who that inner self even is. If you can relate, get ready to feel seen by our expansive guest, Mari Roberts - a psychic life coach who specializes in bringing purpose into the 9-5 lifestyle. Lees meer
There were so many wonderful gems dropped throughout this conversation. It's surprising to learn just how much we're impacted by our inner child! But Mari walks us through endless exercises to nurture our inner child and heal our connection to our intuition. Mari's insights will be so liberating for anyone who is living in self-doubt, uncertainty, and overwhelm. I know I'll be keeping this episode handy in my own back pocket!
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
Everyone has their own inner wisdom and intuition.
Exposing the truth on the glorified side-hustle.
How to bring purpose into the 9-5 culture.
Intuitive exercises for connecting to your authentic self.
RESOURCES:
How to Listen to the Pings: Your Personal Internal Signals
Check out Mari Roberts website and sign up for her newsletter.
Follow Mari on Instagram → @MariRobertsLife
Join Mari's Cultivate Your Inner Wisdom program
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107 | CROSSOVER: Friendship Goals – How to Have Healthy, Lasting Friendships with Brittany Lackey and Germani Manning of The Black Girl Bravado
21 september 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
In the words of TLC, what about your friends? Our friendships are some of the most significant and long-lasting relationships we'll ever have, yet the significance of friendship is often overshadowed by conversations about romantic partnership. Today we're continuing our relationships and connection series with a dynamic crossover episode with Germani Manning and Brittany Lackey LA-based best friends and hosts of The Black Girl Bravado. Lees meer
Germani and Brittany share the story of how their friendship came to be, how it's evolved over the years, and how they navigate being best friends and business partners. We explore different forms of friendships, and ways we can all strengthen and improve our friendships. If you like this episode, make sure you subscribe to The Black Girl Bravado podcast for more supportive, uplifting conversations.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
Making platonic soulmates.
How to handle friendship break-ups.
Trauma bonds & one-dimensional friendships.
What it takes to have great friendships.
RESOURCES:
The Black Girl Bravado Podcast
Follow The Black Girl Bravado on Instagram
Brittany Lackey's Instagram
Germani Manning's Instagram
Make sure to listen to the crossover episode on The Black Girl Bravado!
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106 | Having A Healthy Relationship with Yourself + Breaking Through the Self-Development Trap
14 september 2021 · 39 min
Many conversations about relationships revolve around our relationships with others – romantic, platonic, family – but today we are talking about the relationship each of us has with ourselves. How you treat yourself can set the tone for others treat you. When you have a strong connection with yourself, you are more equipped to uphold necessary boundaries, listen to your intuition, and show up in all areas of your life with authenticity. Lees meer
This is the perfect episode to listen to when you're ready for loving self-reflection and beautiful moments with yourself to wander amongst the gems.
I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Journaling prompts for deepening your connection to self.
How to observe yourself & lean into your needs.
The way you talk to yourself impacts your self-worth.
Three steps to building a healthy relationship with self.
RESOURCES:
Ep 89: Building A Foundation For Self-Healing With Yasmine Cheyenne
Ep 90: Small Daily Habits That Make A Big Difference For Your Well-Being
Episode 92: Make Mindfulness Work For You + How To Prepare For Your Level-Up With Dora Kamau
Episode 97: Creating Space + Keeping Promises To Yourself
Episode 98: Good Girl Gone Bad: Releasing Shame And Living On Your Own Terms
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BONUS: Self-Love Meditation
7 september 2021 · 10 min
Next week we're diving into our relationships and connection series. To prepare, enjoy this guided meditation to help you cultivate a deeper appreciation and better relationship with yourself. Grab your headphones and set aside 10 minutes to connect with yourself. Lees meer
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105 | Manifesting Love + Owning Your Magic with Alea Lovely
31 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 21 min
We're ending this vibrational series with a big bang and a lot of inspirational chills. Grab some tea, a journal, and get ready to be enlightened by the endless gems Alea Lovely shares in this episode on owning our own magic. Alea provides truly unique perspectives on life, love, spirituality, manifestation, and what it actually means to raise our vibrations. Lees meer
Alea is an energy reader and coach, spiritual teacher, and host of the Spiritual Shit podcast. She helps people discover and move past their blocks through empathetic energy healing, mediumship, channeling, writing, and mentorship. She specializes in helping people find the answers they are looking for within themselves and through spirit. And she is truly the perfect guest to take us home as we round out the raising your vibration series.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
How to check in with our own energy.
The difference between masculine and feminine energy.
Making necessary shifts to align our reality with desired outcomes.
Navigating spaces as an empath or highly sensitive person.
RESOURCES:
Learn more about Alea on her website.
Tune in to Alea's podcast, Spiritual Shit.
Manifest Them - an online course for finding aligned love
Instagram: @thelovelyalea
Marie Kondo - well known Japanese expert on tidying up
Holly Laurel Slooth - the intuitive healer Alea mentioned who helped align her chakras and meet her partner beyond the Earthly plane
REWIND: Releasing Self-Judgement and Perfectionism with Shirin Eskandani
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104 | Christianity and Human Design with Christa Keyes
24 augustus 2021 · 54 min
We're switching gears and diving into using our sense of spirituality within our religious practices. And who better to have that conversation with than Christa Keyes - a Human Design reader who specializes in understanding the design God gave us. Lees meer
I wanted to bring Christa on the show to help ground any listeners who may be struggling between the different kinds of spirituality within them - the spirit of God and the spirit within themselves.
Tune in to learn a new perspective on Human Design (as well as any other spiritual practice), and how we can use it as a tool to draw us closer to God - to learn how He made us and the purpose we hold in our lives.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
Using Human Design as a tool in a way that aligns with us.
Drawing yourself closer to God.
Honoring our design.
How to live with your purpose.
RESOURCES:
Where to pull your Human Design Chart: https://www.geneticmatrix.com/?idev_id=4573
Episode 67: How to Manage Your Energy Using Human Design with Jas the Moon Mother: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com/ep-67-human-design/
Christa's Website: www.hdbygod.com
Follow Christa on Instagram @human.designed.bygod
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103 | Overcoming Toxic Positivity and Spiritual Bypassing
17 augustus 2021 · 21 min
We face some hard truths in today's episode, and also some thoughtful opportunities to change our relationship with emoting. As Black women, we are all too familiar with the strong Black woman stereotype. Many of us encountered guilt and shame when experiencing any emotions outside of gratitude. And although it's good to have perspective, we still are human and need to be able to express all of which makes us who we are - and that includes our full spectrum of emotions. Lees meer
So grab a journal and have a cup of tea by your side. Get ready to push pause and give yourself the space to explore your feelings - perhaps even meeting sides you that you've never seen before.
I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
Our emotions are our teachers.
Gratitude is not a catch-all.
Blanket support is not real support.
Creating safety to emote.
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
ep 54: Wholehearted Living With Shirin Eskandani
ep 101: What's Your Energy Saying Sis? Raising Your Vibration
ep 102: The Power of Walking: How to Raise Your Vibration Through Movement
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REWIND: Releasing Self-Judgment and Perfectionism with Shirin Eskandani
10 augustus 2021 · 1 uur
Today's rewind episode features an interview with coach, speaker, writer, and one of my favorite people Shirin Eskandani of Wholehearted Coaching. Lees meer
She has been a featured wellness expert on the Today Show and Cosmopolitan Magazine. Certified by the International Coach Federation, her holistic approach to transformation is influenced by her background in guided meditation, spirituality, and the arts.
Prior to building her successful coaching business, she was an award-winning opera singer, performing at Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan Opera. She is the co-founder of Brown Girl Brunch and has been a featured speaker at ALT Summit, Well Summit, the Assemblage, and Soho House.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
Overcoming feelings of perfectionism.
Figuring out what comes next after reaching your goals.
How to perform mindset work.
The importance of practicing self-compassion.
Living wholeheartedly.
RESOURCES:
Check out Shirin's 21 Days of Joy
Sign up for Shirin's free manifestation workshop.
Check out Shirin's program Manifest Them
Learn more about Shirin’s Wholehearted Women Program
Follow Shirin on Instagram: @wholeheartecoaching
Tune into Shirin's podcast
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102 | The Power of Walking: How to Raise Your Vibration Through Movement
3 augustus 2021 · 34 min
Movement is a powerful practice to raise your vibration. I know that I always feel an improvement in my energy and the way I'm feeling, whether that's through my body, my mind, or even both. And part of that has come to be by the way I have changed my relationship to my movements. It's not always the act itself, but the why of what we're doing. 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 for clarity
The sedentary lifestyle
Scientific benefits of walking
Setting intentions and taking action
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Girl Trek
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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101 | What's Your Energy Saying Sis? Raising Your Vibration
27 juli 2021 · 33 min
In continuing to celebrate our 100th episode mark, we're diving into a six-episode series talking all things on raising our vibrations. I kick things off by getting real and personal - as I always do, reflecting on how I went through a period of not getting the results I desired by not tapping into the energy I was creating. Lees meer
What about you? When was the last time you checked in with your own energy? Are you attracting the results you want from life? Consider this episode a vibe-check, exploring why we're not reaching our goals and how we can shift to continue becoming what we want to be.
I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
How our energy impacts our sense of being
Why we're not getting the results we want
Discipline vs. aligned action
The effects of low self-worth
What I'm doing to raise my vibration
RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
Switch On Your Brain Everyday, by Caroline Leaf
Vibrate Higher Daily, by Lalah Delia
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, by Joe Dispenza
Ep 87: How To Have Laser Focus And Cultivate Ancestral Healing With Juliet C. Obodo
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100 | Ask Me Anything: Building Confidence, Post-Pandemic Dating, Money Mindset
20 juli 2021 · 56 min
To celebrate the 100th episode of Balanced Black Girl, I'm answering your burning questions. From dating to podcasting to personal growth and everything in between. Lees meer
Topics include advice I would give myself in my 20's, my favorite journaling prompts, advice for working with brands and building community as a content creator, and ways we can be kind to ourselves.
I also talk about...
Boundary-setting and healing from toxic relationships.
Having the confidence to take big leaps.
YouTube vs. Podcasting
Financial wellness habits.
Living alone for the first time.
Resources (contains affiliate links):
You Are a Badass at Making Money
We Should All Be Millionaires
I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a 6-Week Program That Works
Episode 53: Building Financial Wellness with Tonya Rapley
Episode 85: Getting Financially Fit with Ornella Yovo
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99 | Having A Healthy Hot Girl Summer, Taking Care of Your Eye Health, and Navigating Busy Seasons with Dr. Danielle Richardson of Fierce Clarity
6 juli 2021 · 1 uur 26 min
Summer is officially here, and many of us are starting to venture outside again. I’m sitting down with Dr. Danielle Richardson, Los Angeles-based optometrist, yoga teacher, and wellness entrepreneur to discuss how we can keep our healthy habits intact as we ease back into being social this summer. Lees meer
Dr. Danielle's science background and yogic studies blend together to create her unique approach to total wellness of the mind, body, and soul. She focuses on creating evidence-based wellness content to empower busy people to make healthier decisions.
Dr. Danielle shares the evolution of her wellness journey – from stressed optometry student, to having a life-changing experience in Bali, to building her own impressive wellness brand, Dr. Danielle’s definition of balance has evolved throughout her journey.
This episode will inspire you to make wellness-focused habits a part of your daily life and create space for self-care even during the busiest of seasons.
In this episode, we talk about…
Easy ways to feel your best this summer.
How to incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily routine.
Ways busy entrepreneurs and side-hustlers can make space for self-care.
The importance of taking care of your eye health, and easy ways you can protect your eyes each day.
Resources:
Follow @FierceClarity on Instagram for live weekly yoga classes
Follow @FierceClarity on TikTok
Check out the Fierce Clarity shop for updates on their upcoming activewear line.
Sponsors:
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98 | Good Girl Gone Bad: Releasing Shame and Living On Your Own Terms
29 juni 2021 · 21 min
What does it mean to be good vs bad? Whose definition of a "good girl" are we holding ourselves to? Lees meer
In this episode, I’m diving into who is benefiting from this mold of goodness because chances are, you aren't. Chances are you’re hiding behind the idea of being good and it’s dimming your light. By stepping out and speaking up for yourself more, you’re allowing yourself to do things purely for fun or that bring you joy.
You don't need to try to be good. You don't need to try to be bad. You just need to be you and that is enough.
In this episode, I discuss:
The definition of a “good girl” vs “bad girl”
Society's stereotypes of who women should be and how women should act
Breaking the mold and redefining yourself
What it means to live on your own terms
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If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast.
PS: If you really want to take your self-care to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.
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97 | Creating Space + Keeping Promises to Yourself
22 juni 2021 · 24 min
Ask yourself, what is it that you truly want? Where do you want to be? Lees meer
What does your best life look like? How do you want to feel?
Many people think being busy and piling more work on your plate means you’re productive and making more money but that is not reality. Busy is not a badge of honor.
In this episode, I’m opening up about my struggles with creating space in my life to do the things I truly love and that bring me joy. During a recent meditation, I realized that a lot of my actions are actually creating the exact opposite effect of what it is I want to feel. And that a lot of my daily actions are the exact opposite of what I actually tend to preach on this show.
Trust me, I'm not all-knowing or perfectly balanced. Sometimes we need to call ourselves in and have those moments of honesty and I am no exception.
Tune in to hear ways to create space in your life from exactly where you are and with exactly what you have.
In this episode, I discuss:
Why it’s important to reflect on what you want your life to look like
Ways to intentionally create more space
Setting goals that set you up for success
How to detach yourself from time
Sponsors:
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If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast.
PS: If you really want to take your self-care to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.
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96 | Benefits of Journaling, Tips and Tricks for Establishing a Journaling Practice, and How to Journal Consistently
15 juni 2021 · 23 min
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, heightened creativity, and help you manage stress? Lees meer
In this episode, I'm talking about journaling. Journaling is important because it helps you capture a moment in time, gives you the opportunity to reflect on what’s happening in your life in real-time as well as reflects 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.
A 2015 study conducted by Penn State found that positive effects journaling is associated with decreased mental distress and increased well-being. That study also associated journaling with less depressive and anxiety symptoms after one month of consistent practice and improved resilience after two months of consistent practice. And the benefits of journaling, don't stop at the mental and emotional level. There can be physical benefits to a form of journaling as well.
So grab your notebook and a pen and get ready to free the mind of your thoughts, positive and negative.
In this episode, I discuss:
How to get the most out of your journaling practice
The mind, body + emotional benefits of journaling
Common roadblocks women have when thinking about journaling
Tips + tricks to improving or establishing a journaling practice
Head to balancedblackgirl.com/journaling to download your free prompts.
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95 | Embracing Your Single Season [Solo Episode]
8 juni 2021 · 51 min
Have you ever had a season or period of time that feels like an extended lonely season, which has likely been exacerbated by the pandemic? Do you jump from relationship to relationship to find your worth? Lees meer
Today’s episode is one that has been on my heart for a really long time. I’m diving into my extended single season. I’ve been single for 4 years now and it wasn’t by accident. Believe me, I’ve had my fair share of good and bad relationships. Relationships where I think I’ve found my person. Relationships that I knew weren’t right for me but I went into them anyway trying to find a connection, a sense of purpose.
In the past four years, I have had moments where I loved it and where I hated it. I’ve had moments where I resented it and moments where I resented myself and others. And I’ve had moments of incredible peace and gratitude for where I am and where I’m at.
The really interesting thing about this place of just being that I’m currently in, is I’ve felt really big shifts all around me. For the first time ever I feel like I’m slowly but surely being seen. I’m attracting new experiences and people that are truly in alignment with my standards and what I’ve envisioned for myself.
In this episode, I discuss:
The season of solitude
Letting go of childhood beliefs about relationships that are no longer serving you
Reflecting on past relationships and your behaviors in those relationships
Knowing when to shift and become truly aligned with yourself
Why wanting connection with others is not a sign of weakness
Sponsors:
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94 | Taking Care of Your Natural Hair with Keziah Dhamma
25 mei 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
Our hair is a part of our identity and represents our individuality. What does your hair say about you? Lees meer
Hair was a pain point for some growing up, especially for those who experienced not truly knowing how to do their own hair, love and accept their hair and let it be in its natural state.
My guest today, Keziah Dhamma, was one of those women. Growing up in Sacramento, CA she never had anyone that looked like her that she could look up to. Everyone around her had their hair straight. So she turned to relaxers at the age of 12 and never looked back until she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in broadcast journalism and found the water in LA was so harsh on her hair, she had no alternative but to go natural! She did her big chop in 2009 from her hair breaking off so much and struggled for years on not loving her hair and herself.
Almost giving up to return to straight hair. Keziah decided to give it one more shot, and exhaust all options before giving up. She turned to experts to help her understand her hair and process. She has gotten educated by some of the best in the industry: @curldoctor and @vernonfrancois
On her journey to loving and accepting her hair, Keziah Dhamma invented the first-ever Snappee hair tie made for natural hair and founded SwirlyCurly and CurlCollege. SwirlyCurly’s mission is to make the natural hair journey easy through innovative products and CurlCollege the educational side to teach others the system to get beautiful, healthy, natural hair the easy way!
In this episode, we discuss:
Keziah’s hair journey and how she came to be a natural hair educator
Why you need to have a simplified hair routine as your baseline
How to hydrate your hair and proper hydration methods
Environmental conditions and hair care
Your natural hair toolkit - Things that are a must + things to avoid
Natural hair care for children
Hit play to learn how to transition to natural hair and find a hair routine that works for you!
Resources:
SwirlyCurly o…
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93 | The Power of Discipline
18 mei 2021 · 39 min
Has someone ever told you that you need more discipline in your life? Have you told yourself you’re not disciplined enough? Lees meer
Most people, including myself, don’t realize that the lack of discipline and accountability is holding us back. Reframing our mindset to take the necessary action steps to correct it, we will start to see a positive change in our lives.
Discipline is something that I have been working on for a while now. It is not something that comes easy to me, it is something that I have to work at every day. I have to be disciplined in how I spend my time and it all starts with small habits that I practice daily. There is no such thing as the perfect routine or perfect balance of life but by being mindful of our actions we can achieve freedom.
Discipline is not negative. Discipline can and is a positive practice that is mostly attributed to our own success. Here are four affirmations that I repeat to myself to stay positive about discipline:
I find peace through discipline.
Discipline sets me free.
I create ease through discipline.
Opportunity finds me through discipline.
Tune in to hear why discipline is all about 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
Sponsors:
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Resources:
EP 90| Small Daily Habits That Make A Big Difference For Your Well-Being
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92 | Make Mindfulness Work for You + How to Prepare for Your Level-Up with Dora Kamau
11 mei 2021 · 53 min
What does mindfulness mean to you? Do you integrate mindfulness into your daily routine? Lees meer
I have my moments of calmness and I have my moments of not being calm. It’s all a part of the human experience. Mindfulness is about understanding how to leverage certain tools to bring you back to a state of calmness and zen.
Don’t feel guilty about not being calm and centered all the time because we are all human. We are all living a different human experience unique to us. But how can we incorporate mindfulness into our routines as a way to guide us and bring us back to center?
My guest today is Dora Kamau. Dora is a meditation and mindfulness teacher, who uses meditation as a tool to guide individuals in experiencing who they truly are. Unshaken and impenetrable by the qualms of life, Dora utilizes her own lived experience to guide in-person and online gatherings for women to connect through intentional conversations. Over the last 2 years, she has led thousands in meditation with individuals participating from all over the world and from all walks of life.
In November 2017, Dora founded Bliss Your Heart, a flourishing women’s community-based in Vancouver, in which she’s hosted workshops focused on self-care, self-love, and mental health. With a calling for compassion-centered care, Dora is also a registered psychiatric nurse that integrates holistic, trauma-informed practices for women living with substance dependence and mental illness. In 2020, she completed Sumi Touch's All Black Doula training to continue to support expecting birth folks in marginalized communities.
Her work in the community has aligned her with brands such as Headspace, Insight Timer, NBC, lululemon, Reebok, Little Burgundy, Saje Natural Wellness, Call it Spring, and many others.
In this episode, we discuss:
Dora’s journey into mindfulness + meditation
How teaching and guiding others has impacted Dora’s own mindfulness practice
Keeping yourself centered when life gets tough
What we can do to…
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91 | Overcoming and Preventing Burnout with Erayna Sargent of Hooky Wellness
4 mei 2021 · 59 min
Has the past year got you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Our brains are running on overload, we are not motivated, and we’re mentally and physically exhausted. What we are experiencing is burnout. Whether the burnout is from work, friendships, family, or even school, burnout is everywhere and the pandemic has only intensified the issue. Lees meer
This week on the podcast, we are diving into all things burnout with Erayna Sargent. Erayna is sharing her personal experience with burnout and how she navigated her path to recovery. She learned that burnout is hard but recovery was even harder. She set a mission to encourage hustle culture to adopt the new mantra ‘Work hard. Self-care harder.’
Erayna Sargent is a Burnout Coach and the founder of Hooky Wellness, the first stop for Burnout relief. Leveraging her 15 years in marketing & innovation at Nestle & Intuit, she uniquely blends leadership coaching with Design Thinking providing an approachable path to real results. Erayna has coached professionals & teams across organizations including Google, Accenture, Nestle, and Teach for America.
Erayna has an MBA from Indiana University and is a member of the Mental Wellness Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute. She has guest appeared on podcasts including NPR Life Kit and Dribble and featured in Ozy Media, Hour Detroit and Architectural Digest. Erayna is a Detroit native, currently residing in Charlotte, NC with her husband and their two cats.
In this episode, we discuss:
Erayna’s personal experience with burnout and her recovery
Tools and processes to dealing with burnout
Tactics for overcoming burnout
Building your burnout battle team
Ways to support others experiencing burnout
Hit play to learn new tools to tackle burnout and the recovery process!
Resources:
Social media handles -- @Hookywellness, @Burnout_whisperer, @PlyHooky
Burnout Bingo Workbook: https://hooky.typeform.com/to/txKqnU5b
Workplace Support Workshop for Leaders and Teams: https://www.hookywel…
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90 | Small Daily Habits That Make a Big Difference For Your Well-Being
27 april 2021 · 34 min
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
These questions are more complicated than you think because not a lot of people really think about their daily habits and routines. We go through each day in such a rush that we forget to pause and evaluate the things we are doing or the actions we are taking every day. Are they serving us?
In today’s episode, I am 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
Mentioned in this episode:
Check out the Journey to Launch podcast for advice on reaching financial freedom.
If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast.
PS: This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.
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89 | Building A Foundation for Self-Healing with Yasmine Cheyenne
13 april 2021 · 59 min
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 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, looking after ourselves.
Yasmine’s knowledge on 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!
In this episode, we discuss:
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
Follow Yasmine on Instagram @yasminecheyenne
Episode Sponsor:
Skillshare | Visit skillshare.com/balanced for a free trial of Skillshare premium membership. After you sign up, check out Yasmine’s course Writing for Self-Care.
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88 | Three Ways to Hold Space for Rest
6 april 2021 · 31 min
Why is rest important? How can you incorporate more rest into our day? What does rest look and feel like to you? Lees meer
Rest is something that is often overlooked even when it's planned. Chasing rest can feel like a never-ending cycle which causes you to feel more exhausted. Giving yourself grace and taking a break to rest is something we need to incorporate into our everyday lives.
Recently, I took a month off from recording new episodes for this podcast and creating new content altogether. I knew I needed rest but what I didn’t understand was what was I taking a break from? What does rest look like to me?
Yes, it was amazing to not be on social media or creating new content but I still didn’t feel relaxed and rested. I thought taking a break was going to fix all my problems. But I realized I was burnt out. I realized I was experiencing decision fatigue. Even though I was taking a “break” from putting out new content, I was still holding space for making decisions instead of communicating my boundaries to other people in my life that support me.
Understanding what you're taking a break from will help you feel truly rested and at peace.
In this episode, I discuss:
What does it mean to rest?
3 mistakes I made when taking a break to rest
Ways to incorporate more rest into our daily lives
How to be intentional about getting the rest you need
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If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast.
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87 | How to Have Laser Focus and Cultivate Ancestral Healing with Juliet C. Obodo
30 maart 2021 · 58 min
Our thoughts are powerful. The way we think about ourselves, consciously and subconsciously, controls every aspect of our lives. How are you speaking to yourself? Are you holding on to childhood trauma and emotions that have led you down a path to burnout, living up to other people's expectations, and unhappiness? Lees meer
In this episode, Les is diving deep into mental health, your subconscious, and how to heal ancestral trauma using hypnotherapy with Master Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner Juliet Obodo.
To Juliet, hypnosis is the key to unlocking your potential through mental alignment & inner child healing. Her work with FWRD Institute offers Collection Brain Trainings, Kindred Leadership Programs, & Conscious Culture Trainings.
Juliet is a Master Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer with a mission to help treat, heal, and transform racism as well as facilitate individual and corporate transformations through brain training. After graduating with a B.A. in Psychology she went into tech sales instead of medical school for Psychiatry. After 10 years in corporate, she left to run her own design agency & a business funding startup.
However, running two 6-figure businesses led to severe burnout. During her search for a cure, she re-discovered NLP & Hypnosis. She began to coach other stressed-out business owners but wanted to make more impactful transformations which led to her certification as a Master Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner and studying for her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Ancestral Trauma.
If you’re struggling with holding onto childhood trauma, unworthiness, or you’re ready to reframe the way you’re thinking about your life, hit play now!
In this episode, we discuss:
Why we need to have healthy coping skills
Using hypnosis to release the emotional blocks and limitations we put on ourselves
Ways to retrain our brains and the way we think
The power of our thoughts and manifestation
How to reprogram your subconscio…
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86 | How to Set Boundaries for Inner Peace and Healthier Relationships with Nedra Glover Tawwab
23 maart 2021 · 55 min
Having boundaries is a healthy habit. It's something that we all have to work on every day. Having healthy boundaries within ourselves and with others leads us to a more peaceful and happy life. Lees meer
Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries with family and friends? How do you navigate challenging situations?
Today’s guest is 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 Glover Tawwab 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.
After this episode, you will be ready to take charge of your life and stand up for yourself, even when the people around us disagree.
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
Follow Nedra on Instagram @nedratawwab
Check out Nedra’s Website: https://www.nedratawwab.com/
Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Vega Nutrition. Check out their full line of plant-based nutrition products at myvega.com/balanced.
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85 | Getting Financially Fit with Ornella Yovo
16 maart 2021 · 49 min
Does thinking about your finances cause you stress and anxiety? Lees meer
Has the pandemic impacted our finances?
Getting financially fit not only helps you plan and save for your future but it also allows you to start living and building generational wealth.
Today’s guest is Ornella Yovo. Ornella is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, relieve anxiety around money, and make #MoneyMoves happen. As an avid advocate for women and minorities, she has spent years providing financial education and guidance to those in need. She wants people to know that you can still live the life YOU want while working towards financial stability.
Having worked for a large wealth management organization, Ornella has learned the tools to build and maintain long-term wealth, while also keeping in mind the human and emotional aspects associated with money. She understands that people need guidance and just aren’t always sure who or where to go. She hopes to empower people to embrace the conversation about their finances and offer a comfortable environment to do so!
What does financial wellness look like for you in 2021?
In this episode, we talk about…
An introduction to investing, and the best platforms for getting started.
Building an emergency fund.
The best financial apps to use.
How to start building generational wealth on a tight budget.
Affording rest.
Resources:
Connect with Ornella and the Financial Gym
Follow Ornella on Instagram @ornellayovo and @osqrd.co
Find out more about O-Squared Consulting and how Ornella helps entrepreneurs make better business decisions.
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84 | Reflection: Discernment, Lessons Learned + Feelings of Hope
9 maart 2021 · 17 min
This week marks 1 year since COVID was declared a pandemic and all of our lives changed drastically. Do you remember what you were doing this time last year? Lees meer
If I knew what was coming, I would have spent those last weeks in February and first weeks of March differently. I would have spent that time with people who are near and dear to my heart.
Reflecting on the past year has brought up so many feelings and emotions. Feelings of grief, and those moments of isolation and loneliness, burnout, creativity, nostalgia, and perseverance.
This experience has taught me to be cognizant and aware of my time. I have to be just as discerning about where, how, and with whom I spend my time with. And where, how, and with whom I spend my money with. We all have the gift of discernment, and we have all had times where we used it and were grateful.
A big lesson I learned on the anniversary of this week is to use my discernment. We can’t predict the future, and we can’t change the past, but we can lean into our relationship with spirit to guide us. We can lean into getting quiet and going within to listen to our intuition.
Join me for a guided journaling session, reflecting on a full year of living through a global pandemic. In this episode, we are acknowledging the lessons learned, creating space for rest, and feeling hopeful for what’s ahead. Grab your journal or your favorite note-taking app and let’s get to it.
In this episode, we talk about…
The importance of discernment.
Biggest lessons learned over the past year.
Creating space for both highs and lows.
Staying hopeful for the future.
Sponsors:
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REWIND: Setting Boundaries and Protecting Your Energy
23 februari 2021 · 34 min
Today’s episode is a rewind solo episode about the importance of setting boundaries and protecting your energy so you can channel it into the areas of life that make most sense for you. Lees meer
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with responding to everyone wanting to check in with you because you’re their go-to “Black friend”, if you’re being put in the position to educate others and are trying to figure out how to navigate it, and if you’re looking for ways to set clear boundaries so you can take care of yourself during this critical time, this episode is for you.
Resources:
Check out #ProtectYourEnergy, an extensive doc with canned responses to racial gaslighting and taxing conversations.
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Like Balanced Black Girl on Facebook.
Follow @balancedblkgirl on Twitter.
Our Sponsors:
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