Welcome to Episode 28 of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom! This month, we’re doing something special for YOU, our valued listener, in our 'Inspiration and Coffee' segment. We’ll focus on mental health breaks, and I’ll introduce you to my favorite coffee break routines—perfect for recharging your mind and body.

Special Announcements:

• Free Webinar: Building Lifelong Wellness Habits
  This introductory course will help you prioritize your holistic wellness mindset—focusing on mental, physical, and emotional well-being year-round.
  To Register:
  Follow me on Instagram @liveafricao and click the dot card link in my bio. Once registered, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a FREE 30-minute 1:1 coaching session!

Main Theme: Empowering Through Fitness

• Episode Recap:
  • Ep. 25: Staying True to Your Values Enriches Your Life
    I discussed how valuing well-being through movement can enhance your life.
  • Ep. 26: Fitness or Body Goals Are Fine, but Improving Internal Health Is Key
    Focusing on how internal health surpasses external goals.
  • Ep. 27: Let Go of What's Holding You Down to Uncover Your True Self
    Finding freedom in embracing who you are.

HIIT Workouts: Why I Love Them as a Busy Mom

In this episode, I spend time talking about the benefits of HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) for moms balancing multiple priorities. HIIT involves short bursts of maximal effort followed by rest, like 30 seconds of jumping jacks and 1 minute of marching. This kind of workout provides huge benefits for your metabolism, endurance, and overall health, all within a shorter time commitment than traditional exercise.

Scientific Benefits of HIIT:
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), HIIT programs improve endurance, body composition, insulin sensitivity, and cognitive functions, while reducing the risk of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, and more. HIIT also increases excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), meaning your body continues burning calories even after your workout ends!

Learn more about how to fit exercise into your day by reading the blog post on my website!

Coffee Break: My Favorite Coffee Spots

• Portrait Coffee (Historic West End):
  Known for its Black entrepreneurship and culture, this shop offers a variety of wellness activities such as yoga sessions and breathing exercises with wellness coaches.
• Dancing Goats Ponce (Ponce City Market):
  With a covered outdoor patio, comfy indoor seating, smoothies, and my favorite drink—the Chilly Goat mocha with oat milk—this place is perfect for a post-workout relaxation spot.

Highlights:

• Free webinar coming soon! Follow @liveafricao on Instag

Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com!

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