This month's affirmation is inspired by the English Standard Version (ESV) of 1 John 4:16-19, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, and Isaiah 26:3, and The Message (MSG) version of Ephesians 4:30. It helps you focus on "purpose over perfect". In addition to guided meditation through the affirmation, this segment will walk you through forced exhalation breathing. This style of breathing prepares the mind and body for meditation. Screenshot and save this affirmation of the month at doctorasha.com/podcast.

About the Exhale Journal:

Get this and 30 affirmation and journal prompts at your fingertips. The Exhale: Women’s Wellness Affirmation Journal teaches busy women to live inspired lives. When you exhale, you release what no longer serves you, and you create space for what does. With my new release, Exhale, you will learn how to exhale in six strategic areas of well-being. Through guided prompts and affirmations, you will discover what you have been holding onto and what has been holding on to you. Enjoy this time of growth and healing as you breathe, affirm, reflect, and release. Head to doctorasha.com/books for your copy today. It’s time to exhale.

Busy and overwhelmed people are burdened by burnout. It's because we haven't been taught to use stress as God intended. It's time for that to change! Join host, Dr. Asha, and her expert friends for healthy conversations on the Six Strategies for Good Health. Through practical advice, a-ha moments, and self-reflection, you will discover how to enjoy your busy life.

As busy people, it can be quite challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Would you agree? It is in this space of showing up for herself that Coach Yannika Smith found the discipline to launch her entrepreneurial journey in the fitness and nutrition industry. Join us for a chat on these good health principles for your career & financial well-being:

And you’ll never guess which Atlanta-bread artist fuels Yannika’s workouts!

About Our Guest, Yannika Smith:

Yannika Smith is the owner of Optimal Fitness Empowerment LLC. OFE is a woman-owned minority health and fitness company that specializes in fitness training and nutritional support. Since 2015 OFE has transformed 100's of bodies via personalized programs. They offer diverse options for personal training and health coaching.

About the Good Health for Busy People™ podcast:

Busy and overwhelmed people are burdened by burnout. It's because we haven't been taught to use stress as God intended. It's time for that to change! Join host, Dr. Asha, and her expert friends for healthy conversations on the Six Strategies for Good Health. Through practical advice, a-ha moments, and self-reflection, you will discover how to enjoy your busy life.

Dr. Asha is a "Creator of Healthy Conversations," national speaker, author, and educator who resides in Florida. Dr. Asha is the author of the transformative book Overflow: 6 Strategies to Beat Burnout & Reclaim Your Abundant Life, which is the premise of the #goodhealthpodcast. Get your copy of "Self-Care in 5 Minutes, show notes, and other good health freebies at www.doctorasha.com/podcast.

When it comes to building your brand, you have to network! However, do you get tired of dealing with people? While we should develop healthy relationships, the beginning stages of networking can often be taxing and feel so fake. If that sounds anything like your testimony, then this segment is for you! Coach Yannika Smith pours into our career & financial well-being with these good health principles:

About Our Guest, Yannika Smith:

Yannika Smith is the owner of Optimal Fitness Empowerment LLC. OFE is a woman-owned minority health and fitness company that specializes in fitness training and nutritional support. Since 2015 OFE has transformed 100's of bodies via personalized programs. They offer diverse options for personal training and health coaching.

About the Good Health for Busy People™ podcast:

Busy and overwhelmed people are burdened by burnout. It's because we haven't been taught to use stress as God intended. It's time for that to change! Join host, Dr. Asha, and her expert friends for healthy conversations on the Six Strategies for Good Health. Through practical advice, a-ha moments, and self-reflection, you will discover how to enjoy your busy life.

Dr. Asha is a "Creator of Healthy Conversations," national speaker, author, and educator who resides in Florida. Dr. Asha is the author of the transformative book Overflow: 6 Strategies to Beat Burnout & Reclaim Your Abundant Life, which is the premise of the #goodhealthpodcast. Get your copy of "Self-Care in 5 Minutes, show notes, and other good health freebies at www.doctorasha.com/podcast.

This month's affirmation is inspired by Psalm 23:1. It helps you focus on provision for everything you need to do everything God wants. In addition to guided meditation through the affirmation, this segment will walk you through Ujjayi breathing, also called “Victorious Breathing”. This style of breathing calms the mind and welcomes abundant life. Screenshot and save this affirmation of the month at doctorasha.com/podcast.

About the Exhale Journal:

Get this and 30 affirmation and journal prompts at your fingertips. The Exhale: Women’s Wellness Affirmation Journal teaches busy women to live inspired lives. When you exhale, you release what no longer serves you, and you create space for what does. With my new release, Exhale, you will learn how to exhale in six strategic areas of well-being. Through guided prompts and affirmations, you will discover what you have been holding onto and what has been holding on to you. Enjoy this time of growth and healing as you breathe, affirm, reflect, and release. Head to doctorasha.com/books for your copy today. It’s time to exhale.

Busy and overwhelmed people are burdened by burnout. It's because we haven't been taught to use stress as God intended. It's time for that to change! Join host, Dr. Asha, and her expert friends for healthy conversations on the Six Strategies for Good Health. Through practical advice, a-ha moments, and self-reflection, you will discover how to enjoy your busy life.

About the Good Health for Busy People™ podcast:

Busy and overwhelmed people are burdened by burnout. It's because we haven't been taught to use stress as God intended. It's time for that to change! Join host, Dr. Asha, and her expert friends for healthy conversations on the Six Strategies for Good Health. Through practical advice, a-ha moments, and self-reflection, you will discover how to enjoy your busy life.

About this episode of the Good Health for Busy People™ podcast:

Does dieting confuse you? Do you feel limited to salad and broccoli when trying to figure out what’s healthy to eat? Then this segment is for you! Dr. Jenelle helps us understand these good health principles:

She also answers the questions many of us have asked once or twice before, “Am I fat?”

About Our Guest, Dr. Jenelle:

Dr. Jenelle Nicole is a scholar, educator, and artist. She is an advocate for improving the health of communities of color. As a nutrition professor at one of the top 10 HBCUs in the nation, Dr. Jenelle has committed to teaching, research, and service projects that promote experiential learning, leadership, and the utilization of the performing arts in health pedagogy to reach underserved ethnic communities. She possesses a Ph.D in Nutrition, a Master's degree in Dietetics, a Bachelor's degree in Health Education, and certifications in health education and life coaching. Dr. Jenelle combines her unique poetic artistic words with a captivating delivery to reach hundreds of thousands.

About the Good Health for Busy People™ podcast:

Busy and overwhelmed people are burdened by burnout. It's because we haven't been taught to use stress as God intended. It's time for that to change! Join host, Dr. Asha, and her expert friends for healthy conversations on the Six Strategies for Good Health. Through practical advice, a-ha moments, and self-reflection, you will discover how to enjoy your busy life.

About this episode of the Good Health for Busy People™ podcast:

Have you ever set a goal that sounded good at the time, then several months later, you looked up and realized that you set yourself basically set yourself up to fail from the beginning? I know I certainly have. That’s why this segment is for us! Dr. Jenelle sheds light on:

About Our Guest, Dr. Jenelle:

Dr. Jenelle Nicole is a scholar, educator, and artist. She is an advocate for improving the health of communities of color. As a nutrition professor at one of the top 10 HBCUs in the nation, Dr. Jenelle has committed to teaching, research, and service projects that promote experiential learning, leadership, and the utilization of the performing arts in health pedagogy to reach underserved ethnic communities. She possesses a Ph.D in Nutrition, a Master's degree in Dietetics, a Bachelor's degree in Health Education, and certifications in health education and life coaching. Dr. Jenelle combines her unique poetic artistic words with a captivating delivery to reach hundreds of thousands.

This month's affirmation helps us focus on energy. Screenshot and save this AOTM at doctorasha.com/podcast.

Contrary to popular idiom, you will not sleep when you’re dead. We often move sleep down the priority list, because there are so many other things that can be done with that time. However, the answers to even our biggest problems can be found in quality sleep. Keep listening to learn the four keys ways that sleep enriches our lives, and how even busy people like you and me can get more sleep.

This month's affirmation helps us focus on freedom. Download the AOTM at doctorasha.com/podcast.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you hear God, or if it’s just the voices in your head, then this segment is for you! In this two-part series, Antoinyce E. Mathis, author of The Crossover, helps us develop confidence in hearing God’s voice. Whether you’re busy parenting, reading the Bible, or simply driving through a traffic light—learn to hear God in your everyday experiences.