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In this week's episode, we are starting with a coherent breathing exercise. I know it's been a minute (or maybe you've been binging and I'm right on time for you!) so I will explain how beneficial these exercises can be for your mental health. Coherent breathing helps to reduce stress and anxiety in the body. 

Afterward, I talk about why I have been away for so long. Funny, this was meant to be a short episode but here we are. Even in the midst of me making excuses for myself, I've found a way to stay true to the pod and sprinkle a couple of gems I hope you pick up on. Tune in for more!


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Have you ever taken the 5 love languages quiz but it didn't resonate with you? I just might have the solution you didn't know you needed!

In this week's episode, we are starting with a full-body scan guided meditation. Body scan meditations are a great way to reduce anxiety, improve your sleep, increase your lovingkindness for yourself, and reduce pain.  Even if you don't think those benefits relate to you, body scans are a great way to stay mindful and connected to your body.

Afterward, I share a version of the love languages that are more inclusive and open to all types of relationships. These are referred to as the 18 Love Languages for Modern Love created by certified sex and relationship educator Anne Hodder-Shipp. I know jumping from 5 languages to 18 seems like more work but once you listen to the breakdown and reasoning for this updated version, you're going to be as floored as I was!

References from the episode:
Anne Hodder-Shipp's website
The 18 Languages for Modern Love Ebook

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How often do you label your thoughts and situations as good or bad? For me, it's all the time. What if I told you that'd considered judgmental thinking, but there's a way to practice nonjudgmental thinking? I have a Taoist story that I want to share that will help put things in perspective.

In this week's episode, we start with a boxed breathing exercise that sharpens concentration and reduces stress. This breathing technique follows the 4-4-4-4 breathing model where you breathe in for four seconds, hold for four seconds, breathe out for four seconds, and hold for another four seconds. This rhythmic breathing exercise is known to regulate body temperature and lower blood pressure.

Afterward, I share a Taoist story that reminded me about the importance of nonjudgmental thinking. Back in Episode 44 of this podcast, I talked about nonjudgemental thinking basics and how we label our thoughts as good or bad. In this episode, we will be directing our attention to how we categorize events that happen in our lives as "good" or "bad." To clarify, the goal is to stop placing those traits on events and start taking them in for what they are. In my mind, they are all lessons to learn from.

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Have you ever wondered what Ramadan is about or what happens during that time? I've wondered the same and decided to put my google skills and resources to use!

In this week's episode, we start with a guided meditation where you use your imagination to get to the basin of peace. When you do this meditation, it's recommended that you set 10min of uninterrupted time aside so you can receive the full benefits of this meditation. As always, take a deep breath and relax...

Afterward, we get into details about Ramadan and my connection to the holiday. Ramadan is a holiday celebrated by Muslims to get closer to God through prayer and do good to humanity. In this episode, I will share a brief history of Ramadan, how it's celebrated, why it's celebrated, and how we can support those who celebrate it.

References from the episode:
“What Is Ramadan and when is it?”
“Ramadan 101: All You Need To Know About The Holy Month.”
What Do Muslims Believe?: The Roots and Realities of Modern Islam, by Ziauddin Sardar

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Have you been thinking about starting something new but can't push go? I understand what that feels like and have found it easier when I finally take my foot off the brake. Allow me to offer 4 reasons why it's never too late to start something new! These reasons aren't so profound that you couldn't think of them yourself, but I do provide personal experiences/examples that show if I can do it, you can too!

In this week's episode, we are starting with a breathing exercise that focuses on balance. This breathing technique follows the 4-2-4 breathing model where you breathe in for four seconds, hold for two seconds and breathe out for four seconds. This breathing exercise focuses on the balance due to the breathwork pattern that causes your blood to flow away from and toward your lungs. Give it a try and see how this breathing exercise works out for you.

Afterward, I share four reasons why it's never too late to start something new. I've had moments where I wrestled with the concept of starting over, and it automatically exhausted me. What part of turning around and starting from the beginning sounds appealing? Trust me I get it. It doesn't start to truly feel worth it until you make that change and see a difference. Ultimately, you won't really know until you try it.

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Who doesn't love a good book recommendation? I know I do! I want to introduce you to a new segment that will premiere every 3 months. I will choose books that I read to share with you. In doing so, I can highlight all of the outstanding books I read. I'm a major book worm so there's always a book I'm reading, this designated segment will let me share some really good books 🤗

In this week's episode, we are starting with a full-body scan guided meditation. Body scan meditations are a great way to reduce anxiety, improve your sleep, increase your lovingkindness for yourself, and reduce pain.  Even if you don't think those benefits relate to you, body scans are a great way to stay mindful and connected to your body.

Afterward, the Quarterly Book Review is introduced. This segment is (to me) the best of both worlds; I get to share some fun reads while also sharing the lessons I got out of them. This wasn't purposeful but 2/3 books fit in the coming of age genre. These books are also books that were recommended by BookTok (the book readers of Tik Tok) and even though the books recommended can be hit or miss, these are all hits! Tune in to find out why.

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What has the COVID-19 Pandemic taught you? I promise you aren't alone in this. Together, we will explore multiple ways to work through grief!

In this week's episode, we are practicing our breathwork with a coherent breathing exercise. Breathwork is an awesome (and free) way to help reduce stress and anxiety! As more places start to open up around us, I know that can cause some serious stress as we get acclimated yet again to a new standard of living. This coherent breathing exercise will calm your mind for the moment so that you can think and process clearly.

After you've grounded yourself with the breathwork, the reflection of lessons learned in this past year of pandemic-style living begins! I figured what better way to reflect on this past year in quarantine than to come up with a list of things I learned about myself during this time. I have always been known to find a lesson out of everything, heck that's what this podcast is about, but there is so much to be said about this pandemic and all the mini-lessons there are to be learned. Join me as I talk you through the things I learned in this time.

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Have you been experiencing grief lately? I promise you aren't alone in this. Together, we will explore multiple ways to work through grief!

In this week's episode, we are starting off strong with a 10min guided meditation that allows you to lean into your stillness. How likely are you to allow moments for yourself to breathe? This guided meditation provides you with the opportunity to practice your breathing and practice lovingkindness with yourself.

After you've found your zen, we take some time to highlights different ways to work through grief. These are not one-size-fits-all solutions, take what you can apply and leave whatever doesn't work for you. I'm with you and I love you. Grief is an unfortunate experience that we all come across at some point in our lives. I've most recently been finding ways to cope and lean into my emotions without being overborne by the feelings.

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Hi, my babies! Genuinely sorry for being MIA as long as I have been. This is not an official episode; I just wanted to take some time to be candid and share why I've been away for so long. I plan on resuming with the podcasts starting next week, but until then, enjoy this mini-episode and know that I have missed you all dearly.

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Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and honest conversation 🥰 Today’s guided meditation, we are doing a coherent breathing activity✨Let’s work on regulating our breathing together 😌 Friendly reminder that coherent breathing helps to reduce stress and anxiety ☝🏾 This week, we are talking about AAVE and its importance to Black culture. I’ve noticed that certain groups of people have been given credit to certain words that exclusively come from Black culture, and that doesn’t sit right with me. Tune in to find out why!

Video on enslavement vs. slavery
https://www.choices.edu/video/enslaved-people-instead-of-slaves/

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