After losing my cousin Warrell I have been emotional and struggling. While i have been going through the motions and emotions I wanted to share a few things I have learnt and I am trying to do, to cope with loss. This was a bit of an emotional episode. Thanks for your continued love and support.

Men always get the blame for sexualizing women and judging body image. But women do it too. This is a slight reflection of body image and coming into self awareness. Something that never gets old for women.

This is my first storytime. The story of my 12-year-old self learning that the length of you hair can cause people to judge your work accordingly. A tough lesson to learn at 12. #lifestyle #blackpodcaster #podcaster

Set boundaries is something that many want to do, but few know how to while others feel guilt when they execute it. But there should be no guilt in setting boundaries because we all need them. We need them to function efficiently and for peace of mind. This episode explores why. So listen to this episode and feel free to follow my Instagram @beyondskindeeppod or my personal page @jodyannev. You can also email me at [email protected]. #mentalhealth #lifestyle #boundaries

I had to touch on the Will and Jada scenario and state why I believe it is none of our business. Let's be frank; no relationSHIP is perfect. We all have a storm that knocks the wind out of us. It is also essential for us to be careful about what we share because the external opinions can be the thing that keeps you together or rip you apart. Protect your relationSHIP and mental health. #relationships

This week I am trying to encourage a love for natural hair. There are many out there that do. There are still so many that do not. And it's a shame in 2020. So this is an empowerment episode. I also have a few hair posts on my website https://jodyannevanessa.com. Let's learn to help ourselves.

Give a listen to my most recent episode on self-care. You won't be disappointed.

This week on Beyond Skin Deep with Jody-Anne Vanessa, I tackle the subject of self-care. Been home for almost a week due to my very own lack of self-care, and I wanted to share with you the importance of taking care of ourselves irrespective of our dreams and goals. It is important that we listen to our bodies and rest. Feel free to share and you can reach out to me on instagram @beyondskindeeppod as well as my previously stated platforms. Don't be shy I look forward to hearing from you.

The killing of our fellow black brothers and sisters is heartbreaking. While many are advocating for a better world, we also need to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves. #Blacklivesmatter and we need to preserve ourselves so that we can show the world how much. We are beautiful, brilliant human beings. We are not wild animals to be taken down in the streets. So let take care of ourselves so we can make a difference for future generations. So we can teach our children games and how to love instead of how to fall on their knees at the sight of the police. I recognise my privilege as a Jamaican, but the hurt and pain cannot be ignored. This episode is for you, my black brothers and sisters. XOXO

After the loss of a family member, I started to reflect on some of the things people took for granted as it pertained to their health. There are so many things we ignore, and because of the internet, we sometimes believe we have all the information at our fingertips. But when it comes to health and nutrition, nothing beats a licensed professional. This piece is dedicated to that lost family member and to those who are struggling with weight gain and have no idea what to do. Get expert advice. You will feel relieved, and you may realise you need to change more than what you eat.