Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley discusses the importance of Opting Into Loving Your Life. Today we are going to dispel the myth that your life has to be perfect before you can fall in love with it.  No one is living a life filled with uninterrupted joy. There will always be moments that may give us pause or cause pain. However, it is possible to attain a life that is joyful. Commanding the presence of joy in your everyday life is 100% within your control. This episode is for you if you are ready to learn about effective strategies that can help you to fall in love with being alive. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. 
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Black Girl Burnout is a podcast uniquely tailored for black women that guides you from burnout to joy and abundance. Tune in three times a week for 20-minute or less episodes brimming with actionable tips, empowering personal stories, and transformative perspectives. Join us on a journey filled with liberation, celebration, community, and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner and her special guest Kelsey Ellis round out the week with a discussion about the transformative power of joyful movement. They explore the importance of infusing joy into fitness routines, reclaiming movement as a source of pleasure, and centering joy in all aspects of life. Kelsey shares insights on reconnecting with the joy of movement from childhood, embracing curiosity and exploration in fitness, and finding sustainable joy in physical activity.  The conversation emphasizes the role of community support in maintaining motivation and the significance of setting boundaries to protect one's joy. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize joy in their movement practices and seek inspiration from within to lead fulfilling and joyful lives. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. 
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Living Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Ellis - Part 3

In this episode, host Kelley Bonner continues her conversation with Kelsey Ellis about wholehearted living, body acceptance, and joyful movement. Kelsey shares insights on redefining wellness, overcoming trauma associated with exercise, and finding joy in movement. The discussion emphasizes the importance of honoring non-scale victories and making movement a source of immediate and sustainable well-being. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. 
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Living Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Ellis - Part 2

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner talks with Kelsey Ellis, a Vancouver-based Black, body-positive health and fitness expert. Kelsey, known for her sunny demeanor and engaging approach, shares her journey through fitness, diet culture liberation, and tackling burnout. She emphasizes the importance of building body confidence and discovering joy in movement free from self-judgment.  
 ﻿The conversation delves into Kelsey's personal experiences with burnout, her transformative fitness philosophy, and wellness as a form of resistance against systemic issues affecting Black women. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. 
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Living Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Ellis - Part 1

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner and guest Dr. Sharon Malone dive into the crucial topics of healthspan versus lifespan, and conclude their conversation about the significance of joy in healthcare, and strategies for black women to empower themselves within the medical system.  
 ﻿The conversation highlights the importance of starting early in managing one’s health to extend the quality and joy of life, the role of sisterhood and community in maintaining vitality, and the power of personal agency in healthcare decisions. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. 
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Grown Woman Talk with Dr. Sharon Malone - Part 3

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues her conversation with Dr. Sharon Malone, a renowned expert in women's health and bestselling author of 'Grown Woman Talk.' Dr. Malone, with over 30 years of experience as an OBGYN and advocate for reproductive rights and healthcare equity, discusses the impact of her upbringing and her mother's untimely death from colon cancer on her approach to healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in the medical system, debunking myths surrounding the health of black women, particularly the misconception that genetics determine destiny.  
 Dr. Malone highlights the detrimental effects of chronic stress on health and the importance of accurate storytelling in healthcare interactions. She also addresses the 'strong black woman syndrome' and challenges the normalization of suffering and neglect in health matters among women. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. 
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