Taking care of family members can be mentally and physically demanding. But while taking care of others, how do you take care of yourself? Dr. Tamara Dias became a caregiver after her father experienced multiple strokes. She talks about relatable experiences as she shares her time and energy with her loved one.

This episode is a reminder that you can do great things in the midst of hard times. Don't forget that you have to be mindful of your own well-being while being supportive to others. Embrace the fact that life can be both imperfect and phenomenal at the same time.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• what life looks like as a caregiver, 
• building a routine that incorporates rest, 
• living in fight or flight mode, 
• waking up each day and not knowing what to expect, 
• the mental and administrative demands of caretaking, 
• how seasons change in life, 
• writing a book during hard times, 
• balancing your wants with what others need, 
• postponing joy, 
• getting out of survival mode, 
• the importance of therapy while you're a caretaker, 
• letting go of control when there is no playbook, and 
• ask for help

At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you can't enjoy life during hard times" to fit more within Tamara's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset.

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In this solo episode Lauren shares about a new limiting belief that she recently realized she holds. She also discusses the many limiting beliefs that guests have shared in interviews.

The stories we tell ourselves can be powerful. It's time to acknowledge the negative stories you tell yourself and reframe them so that you can live life fully. 

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Student debt is annoying and I want it to go away. We're sharing a throwback episode from 2021 as we take this month to reflect on the last few years. Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance joins the pod in this Tips From an Expert episode to inspire us to take control of our finances.

Bola talks about steps to take control of your debt including the snowball and avalanche methods, creative ways to make money, and the importance of making a plan. After you listen to the episode, make a plan to pay off your credit card debt, student loans, car payments and other debts. You got this!

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The last five years have been a wild ride. Have you looked back to see how far you've come? Alia Rehana joins Lauren on this episode to discuss what they would tell themselves if they could go back to 2019. 

In this episode we talk about:

• a different perspective on life's timeline,  
• letting go of control, 
• navigating life's unknowns, 
• our non-linear journeys that landed us where we are, 
• moving back home with parents, 
• letting go of relationships and what's not serving you, 
• amazing new things that appear that you wouldn't expect, 
• ambition and priorities, 
• healing from disappointment, and 
• trusting yourself.

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Do you know what peace feels like? Dedicate some time this week to experiencing it. Honestly, it's not always easy to experience states of peace, especially with everything going on in the world. But don't give up on making room for it because it is definitely possible to feel.

In this solo episode Lauren was inspired by a song sung by Susan Carol (@_susancarol on insta). Lauren shares:

• what peace feels like to her,
• embracing imperfection, 
• how your expectations impact your peace, 
• getting to know what brings you peace, 
• creating environments that calm you, and 
• meditation.

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Humans are just complicated plants. Shyanne Johnson realized that the way we nurture our plants can be similar to the way we nurture our relationships. 

You’re imperfect and you may have had a hard time keeping plants alive before, but that doesn’t mean that’s how it always has to be, and the same goes for your relationships. As a phenomenal woman you have the ability to 

In this episode you'll hear about:

• speaking life into the things you love, 
• affirming your romantic partner, 
• pouring into others with a full cup, 
• being grounded and fully rooted in your values, 
• repotting plants, 
• outgrowing your environment, 
• loneliness vs peace, 
• getting to the root of problems,  
• Paying close attention to the needs of those around you,

At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you can’t keep plants alive" to fit more within Shyanne's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset.

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What is love and what does it look like as you grow? Charli Williams is exploring new forms of love with her family, romantic relationships, and with herself. 

Love is complex. Since we’re imperfect we don’t always know how to express or receive it. This episode is a reminder that as you learn new things, experience new stages of life, and become more courageous, the love you give and receive may transform, and that’s ok. You are loved and you are a phenomenal woman.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• not being seen for who you are, 
• definitions of love, 
• feeling emotionless, 
• emotional intelligence, 
• doing things even when you don’t want to, 
• the impact of therapy, 
• implications of the stereotype of the strong black woman, 
• emotions vs logic, 
• expressing love as a parent during the transition from child to teen, 
• God’s love, 
• giving and receiving love, 
• grace, and 
• staying true to your values. 

At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "your love can’t evolve over time" to fit more within Charli's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset.

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Solo episode! Feeling like it's time for a change? Lauren shares about knowing that it's time to take a leap of faith into whatever is next in her life. It can feel scary to try new things, but through the process, we'll embrace imperfection while remembering that as phenomenal women, we're fully capable of taking on the task. 

In this episode you'll hear about:

• getting out of your comfort zone, 
• moving into the unknown, 
• feeling like you aren't good enough, 
• taking a leap of faith, 
• giving yourself grace, and 
• trusting the process. 

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You never know what tomorrow may bring, and for many people that leads to anxiety. Karina Winn was 38 weeks pregnant, which comes with unknowns big and small, ranging from wondering if her shoes will fit again after pregnancy to who her child will become. With that much uncertainty, how do you move into the unknown confidently?

This episode is a reminder that your journey has equipped you for what's next. It's also a reminder that people want to help you. You just have to be willing to ask for it and accept it. 

In this episode you'll hear about:

• the identity changes that come with pregnancy, 
• tips to deal with stress and uncertainty, 
• balancing control and surrender through uncertainty, 
• having loose plans for your life, 
• writing your story from the perspective of joy, 
• asking for and accepting help as an independent woman, 
• self-awareness, and 
• trusting divine timing during transitions.

At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you can't feel secure in uncertainty" to fit more within Karina's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset.

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Speaking up for yourself and expressing how you feel can be difficult for some people. It wasn't until Jaquesha Moore's grandmother passed away that she felt like she could really share how she felt with others. If you're working on how to better communicate with the people around you, tune in as we discuss communication in the worksplace, friendships, romantic relationships, family, and more. 

This episode is a reminder that you don't have to shrink yourself. It's ok to epxress your truth during uncomfortable conversations. Even though it may go imperfectly as you grow in using your voice, you are phenomenal and capable of developing this new skill. 

In this episode you'll hear about:

• masking who you are and how you feel, 
• prioritizing other people's comfort over your own, 
• evaluating friendships in your thirties, 
• addressing issues with your partner, 
• burying your feelings, 
• getting to the root of issues that need to be communicated, 
• no longer sugarcoating your feelings and being blunt, and 
• teaching your children communication skills.

At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you can't speak your mind" to fit more within Quesha's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset.

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