Harmonize Your Life: Conversation on Self-Care for Women of Color

Join me with Dr. Alisha L. Jones-Skinner, associate professor in the music department of the University of Cambridge, board member of the Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM), American Musicological Society (AMS), and a co-chair of the Music and Religion Section of the American Academy of Religion (AAR). As a performer-scholar, Dr. Alisha consults museums, conservatories, seminaries, and arts organizations on curriculum, live and virtual event programming, and content development. Listen as Dr. Alisha talks to us about the discipline of deep listening and the role of music in overcoming trauma and mental health challenges. Dr. Alisha encourages us to develop a playlist of music that speaks to the essence of who we and including music in our health, ​wellness, and self-care.

Dr. Carolyn Boston Love is the Co-Pastor of One Church of Jacksonville, an educator, certified chaplain, counselor, coach, mentor to women in business and ministry, and founder of Embodiment, Inc. Listen as Dr. Love candidly shares about the history of depression and suicide in her family, and her personal battles with depression. As a chaplain and counselor, Dr. Love empowers her clients through practical strategies and spiritual insight into mental health. Dr. Love inspires us to courageously face personal struggles, seek professional help, and put in the work that is necessary to overcome emotional and mental health challenges.

African American women are often celebrated for cooking flavorful meals that our family and friends enjoy. However, certain foods that we traditionally eat may not be healthy. Join me with Tamiya King-Troutman, certified health coach, certified medical assistant, professional writer, and founder of Cool Pink Health and Wellness meal delivery service as we discuss how to creatively cook and prepare meals without losing the flavor and tastes we enjoy.

Join me with Freida McCullough, Pastor, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Real Estate Broker discussing her book, Victory Your Only Option and lessons from her life, real estate career and ministry. Pastor Frieda inspires listeners to become free of "traditional" roles, stereotypes, expectations, and limitations that others may set for women of color.

Kathryn Stanley is an educator, writer, editor, public theologian, and yogi. Join us Kathryn shares candidly about the barriers she has overcome in her life and career related to her self-image, self-love, self-care, and wellness. Kathryn discusses the goals she has set for herself at age 55 and beyond and encourages women to enjoy life and celebrate themselves.

Join me and Dr. Jeanne Porter King as we discuss our chapters in the book, Created to Thrive, published by Christians for Biblical Equality. Dr. Jeanne shares strategies for breaking down barriers women face due to cultural and societal stereotypes. Listen as we discuss ways to celebrate the beauty and accomplishments of women as we care for ourselves.

Dr. Anastasia Alvarado is Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist. Join us in a riveting conversation that dismantles Westernized indoctrinations and mindsets about productivity and rest. Listen as we discuss internalized stigmas about productivity that correlate with the historical devaluing of black women, capitalistic systems that validates unhealthy work life, and the power that is found when we reclaim our right to self-care, restoration and rest.

Felicia Redding is a holistic health coach, herbalist, founder of Destination W.E.L.L (Wholeness in Every Level of Life), and author of 21 Days of Transformation. Join me in conversation with Felicia about the lessons learned on her wellness journey that inspired the development of her 21-day wellness program. Felicia motivates us with healthy recipes, herbal tea blends, and aromatherapy oil blends that can enhance our health and wellness journey.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month! Join me in conversation with Dr. Talaya Clark of Atrium Health Biddle Point Family Practice as she educates us on the spectrum of cardiovasular diseases that are included in heart disease. Dr. Clark speaks to us about treatment options, medicines and interventional procedures and encourages us to make preventive lifestyle choices such as a low-salt diet, regular exercise and rest in order to maintain and improve our heart health.

Dr. Shané P. Teran is an Organizational Development Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Podcaster, Trainer, and Published Author and founder of SP Consulting Group, LLC where she serves as the Senior Executive Wellness Coach and Organizational Development Strategist for business leaders seeking work-life balance and integration. Join us we discuss the psychological, emotional, mental, and social trauma we are experiencing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen as Dr. Teran shares mental health, self-care, and wellness strategies to assist us in lessening the effects of the trauma and stressors of the pandemic.