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?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 journalFollow Balanced Black Girl on Instagram @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow me on Instagram @balancedlesFollow me on TikTok @balancedlesSponsors:Wonderful Pistachios | Wonderful Pistachios are a healthy, delicious snack for a busy lifestyle. Visit wonderfulpistachios.com to learn more and find your favorite variety.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@redcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

REWIND: Small Daily Wellness Habits That Make a Big Difference

Today’s rewind episode is all about approaching discipline in a new way.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 ourselvesThe difference between discipline and punishmentWays to create discipline in our lifeWhy discipline starts with small, intentional habitsResources:Episode 90: Small Daily Habits That Make a Big DifferenceFollow Balanced Black Girl on Instagram @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow me on Instagram @balancedlesFollow me on TikTok @balancedlesSponsors: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 Op e n for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/BALANCED.Wonderful Pistachios | Wonderful Pistachios are a healthy, delicious snack for a busy lifestyle. Visit wonderfulpistachios.com to learn more and find your favorite variety.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@redcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

REWIND: How to Improve Self- Discipline

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.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 PodcastDownload Yasmine’s app, The Sugar JarFollow Yasmine on Instagram @yasminecheyenneSponsors: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 Op e n for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/**BALANCED.**Wonderful Pistachios | Wonderful Pistachios are a healthy, delicious snack for a busy lifestyle. Visit wonderfulpistachios.com to learn more and find your favorite variety.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

REWIND: How to Begin Your Healing Journey with Yasmine Cheyenne

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?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.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@redcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

This rewind episode features an important conversation about sexual and reproductive health with Dr. Sara Flowers, Vice President of Education of Planned Parenthood.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 FlowersAsk Roo, the PPFA Sexual Education Chat BotHow to Protect Yourself When Seeking An AbortionThe National Network of Abortion FundsSponsor:Sugarbreak | Sugarbreak offers natural supplements to support blood sugar balance. Visit www.sugarbreak.com/balanced and use code BALANCED for 20% off your entire order.Propel | Stay hydrated this summer with Propel, the only zero-sugar fitness water among national enhanced water brands with enough electrolytes to replace what is lost in sweat.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

REWIND: Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr. Sara Flowers

Have you ever struggled to truly feel rested no matter how much sleep or downtime you get? If so, this episode is for you.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 practiceEpisode 123: Ways to Incorporate the Principles of Yoga Into Our LivesNeuroanatomy, Parasympathetic Nervous SystemLoving Kindness MeditationEffects of yoga on the autonomic nervous systemEffect of meditation on autonomic function in healthy individuals: A longitudinal studybalancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@redcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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.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 practicesWhy we must be open to spending time outdoors and being in natureHow to explore nature and feel safe and connected doing soWhat are important wellness practices of being outdoorsWhy having access is a privilege and should not be taken for grantedResources:Join the Summer Solstice Journaling ChallengeSign up for monthly meetups and hikes with Outdoorsy Black WomenCheck out the Twerk n’ Trails event on July 30 in AtlantaJoin the Outdoorsy Black Women Book ClubJoin an Outdoorsy Black Women Chapter near youNature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and InclusionHow Does Nature Impact Our Well-Being?How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your HealthSponsors:Op e n | If you’re looking for a mindful meditation, breath work, and movement app I can’t recommend Op e n enough. They have a beautifully curated collection of guided meditation, breath work, and movement exercises to support you in your practice. Try Op e n for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/balanced to start your trial.Propel | Stay hydrated this summer with Propel. Check out Propel Immune Support, the newest fitness water that helps support a healthy immune system with 100% of the recommended Daily Value of Vitamin C per bottle and an excellent source of Zinc and electrolytes.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Healing Through Nature with Toyin Ajayi of Outdoorsy Black Women

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.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, 2022Episode 111 Let People Show Up for YouThe 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 MillerHow We Show Up by Mia BirdsongAttached by Amir Levine and Rachel HellerHow to Be An Adult in Love by David RichoWhat Happened to You? by Dr. Pruce Perry and OprahSponsors:Arrowhead Mills | Use code ARROWHEADVIP for 15% off Arrowhead Mills baking goods and pantry products at vitacost.com That’s code ARROWHEADVIP for 15% Arrowhead Mills products at vitacost.com.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@redcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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.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 @itspeaceamadiVisit Dr. Peace’s WebsiteWhy Do I Feel Like This?: Understand Your Difficult Emotions and Find Grace to Move Through by Dr. Peace AmadiWhat Happened to You? By Dr. Bruce Perry and OprahJoin our Summer Solstice Journaling Challenge starting June 20 to get focused and re-aligned during the middle of the year.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 by visiting open-together.com/BALANCED.Propel | Stay hydrated this summer with Propel. Check out Propel Immune Support, the newest fitness water that helps support a healthy immune system with 100% of the recommended Daily Value of Vitamin C per bottle and an excellent source of Zinc and electrolytes.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

Our Modalities of Healing series continues with an important conversation about how gut health and the microbiome impact our overall well-being.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.asiamuhammadSubscribe to Dr. Asia’s NewsletterDr. Asia’s Liver Detox TeaGERD E-Bookbalancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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.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 OasisGo to the Spiritual Day Spa Retreat May 29-30, 2022 in AtlantaGo to Ashley’s Soul Care Weekend July 29-31, 2022 in MilwaukeeFollow The Journey Healing Oasis on Instagram @thejourney.healingoasisFollow Ashley on Instagram @iamashleycurtisDownload our Wellness Rituals JournalSponsor:Op e n | If you’re looking for a mindful meditation, breathwork, and movement app I can’t recommend Op e n enough. They have a beautifully curated collection of guided meditation, breathwork, and movement exercises to support you in your practice. Try Op e n for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/BALANCED.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daily Healing Rituals + Using Your Voice to Heal with Ashley Curtis

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.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_trillPurchase Cristina’s work from her website June and MarsCheck out Cristina’s collection at NordstromResearch Article: Everyday Creative Activity As A Path to FlourishingDownload our Wellness Rituals Workbook to find your daily inspirationSponsor:Almond Cow | With Almond Cow, you can have mess-free homemade non-dairy milk with the press of a button. Visit almondcow.co and use the code BALANCED for $25 off your order.Plum Deluxe | Plum Deluxe offers premium tea blends that are the perfect addition to your self-care routine. Visit plumdeluxe.com/listen and use the code BALANCED for 12% off your first order.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How to Nurture Your Creativity Find Inspiration with Cristina Martinez

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.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 MRI2010 Study: Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-BeingDownload our Wellness Rituals Workbook to start your journaling practiceFollow Soul Rehab on Instagram @mysoulrehabFollow Soul Rehab on Pinterest @soulrehabSubscribe to the Soul Rehab PodcastSubscribe to the Soul Rehab Newsletter, Hey LovelyJoin the 7-Day Affirmation ChallengeSponsor:Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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.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 PodcastFollow Erica and Milah on Instagram @goodmoms_badchoicesCheck out Good Moms, Bad Choices on PatreonCome to the Good Vibes Retreat in Costa Rica in July and August 2022Sponsors:OSEA | Get 10% off your first order of organic skin and body care from OSEA by using the code BBG at oseamalibu.com.Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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.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 @drveronicaeyoBook recommended by Dr. Veronica: Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much Going OnThe Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's ImportantFollow Rosalyn Davis on Instagram @thesoulfulguide_ and @wearetakingupspaceJoin Rosalyn’s supportive community for new momsSubscribe to Rosalyn’s newsletterSponsor:Get 10% off your first order of organic skin and body care from OSEA by using the code BBG at oseamalibu.com.Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

Myriam Webb is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, and trained doula whose mission is to support birth justice for marginalized communities.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, RNDownload the Irth App for prenatal, birthing, postpartum, and pediatric healthcare reviewsFollow Myriam on Instagram @douliciousnutritionSponsor:Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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.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_cleopatraLearn more about the Primester ProtocolLearn more about Black Maternal Health WeekEpisode 83: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion BerrySponsor:Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@getredcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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.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 CenterFollow Dr. Tiffanny Jones on Instagram @tjonesivfmdLearn more about Black Maternal Health Week by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.Episode 11: Reframing Fertility with Bri BraggsSponsors:The Jordan Harbinger Show | Add The Jordan Harbinger Show to your podcast line-up for thought-provoking interviews and insights from some of the greatest minds of our time. Subscribe to The Jordan Harbinger Show here.Frame of Mind Podcast | Learn how art and well-being intersect by listening to the Frame of Mind Podcast by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Subscribe to Frame of Mind here.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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.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 BrownHeritage Apothecary Aura Cleansing MistAtomic Habits by James ClearSponsors:OSEA | Find your new skincare favorites at OSEA. Get 10% off your first order with promo code BBG at OSEAmalibu.com.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@getredcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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.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.Sponsors:Sugarbreak | Sugarbreak is the first natural, non-prescription support system that empowers you to reduce your sugar intake and manage healthy blood sugar levels so you can live your best life. Visit www.sugarbreak.com/balanced and use code BALANCED for 15% off your entire order.Native | Native makes effective natural deodorants and body care products with simple ingredients. Get 20% off your first order by going to www.nativedeo.com/balanced or use the promo code BALANCED at checkout.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@getredcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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