Peaceful Loving Vibrant Podcast

Peaceful Loving Vibrant Podcast

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Peaceful Loving Vibrant Podcast episodes

  • Episode 3: Meditate to Liberate with Julio Rivera

    On this episode, I interview Julio Rivera, the Afro-Latino founder of the Liberate meditation app for Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Julio shares so much about his personal journey in overcoming the fears associated with being an entrepreneur and confronting his own internalized oppression. 

    We discuss:

    • Vulnerability as an essential part of Julio’s personal journey and his role in holding space for people of color;
    • The role of his meditation practice in helping him acknowledge difficult emotions like fear and shame, and managing his inner critic;
    • The connection between physical sensations (like muscle tension) and emotions, and how body scan meditations have helped him make that connection;
    • Building a community of men who support each other in their meditation practices and provide a safe space for each other to share vulnerable emotions; 
    • Creating virtual safe spaces for people of color to heal through meditation and community;
    • How meditation helps us develop a healthy relationship with our thoughts;
    • Including our ancestors in our meditation practice; and more!

      • At the end of the episode, Julio leads us through a 10 minute body scan. This type of meditation is a powerful way to practice being present to the physical sensations happening in your body, and may help you identify areas where you are holding emotions in your physical body. 

      Resources from this episode:
      • Liberate Meditation website: https://liberatemeditation.com 
      • Liberate Meditation App in the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-meditation/id1451620569 
      • Liberate Meditation App on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zencompass.liberate&hl=en_US 
      • Liberate on Instagram: @liberatemeditation 
      • Guided Meditation - Unveiling Your Deepest Goodness with Pamela Ayo Yetunde on the Liberate Meditation App: https://liberate.app.link/liBgX2mwPW 
      • Liberate Meditation BIPOC Community on Facebook: Liberate Meditation BIPOC Community
      • Email [email protected] if you’d like to volunteer to help with the Liberate Meditation App 
      • Julio on Instagram: @julio.a.rivera 
      •  New York Insight Meditation Center People of Color Sangha: https://www.nyimc.org/event/people-of-color-sangha/ 
      • The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare 
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          • 1 hr 2 min
        • Episode 2: Accessible Enlightenment with Yoga by Biola

          What is yoga and how is it related to meditation? In Episode 2, wellness influencer and yoga instructor, Abiola Akanni shares her meditation journey and how anyone, even YOU, can access enlightenment. 

          We discuss:

          • How Abiola started meditating without even knowing she was meditating;
          • Meditation as a tool for managing anxiety, alchemizing trauma, dealing with uncertainty, and retaining emotional stability despite challenging circumstances;
          • How sit meditation differs from overthinking; 
          • Yoga and its connection to meditation; 
          • Making yoga accessible to and inclusive of everyone, including tips for yoga studio owners; 
          • Can Christians do yoga?
          • Barriers and benefits of starting a yoga practice; and more!

            • At the end of the episode, Abiola guides us through a five minute breath meditation that is perfect for beginners. This meditation is designed to provide rest and relaxation to your physical body. 

            Resources from this Episode
            • Yoga by Biola: www.yogabybiola.com
            • Yoga by Biola on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9W80oIe7cLOF_UYgDk7q6w 
            • Trap Vinyasa™: www.trapvinyasa.com 
            • Instagram: @trapvinyasa @yogabybiola
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                • 1 hr 12 min
              • Episode 1: The Power in the Pause with Dr. Michelle Bailey

                What if you could choose how you respond in high stress situations? Learn how meditation can help you reclaim your power through building awareness. In this episode, I interview Dr. Michelle Bailey, a board certified pediatrician and integrative medicine specialist who helps women in medicine revive their energy and ease day-to-day stress. 

                We discuss:

                • How meditation can help you prioritize self care;
                • What mindfulness is and how mindfulness meditation differs from other practices;
                • How to start meditating with mindfulness;
                • The benefits and challenges (for yourself and others) of building a mindfulness practice;
                • Myths about meditation and religion;
                • How to build community to support your meditation practice, particularly as Black women; 
                • How to define the leading force in your life; and more!

                  • At the end of the episode, Dr. Bailey guides us through a five minute meditation about finding calm amidst chaos. 

                  Resources from this episode:

                  • Dr. Michelle Bailey: 
                    • http://www.drmichellebailey.com/
                    • https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleBailey/
                    • https://www.facebook.com/groups/UpliftingWomeninMedicine/
                    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bailey-0440155/
                    • Triangle (North Carolina) Insight Meditation Community: https://triangleinsight.org/
                    • Insight Community of Washington DC: https://www.tarabrach.com/organizer/insight-meditation-community-of-washington/
                    • Insight Timer meditation app: https://insighttimer.com/ 
                    • Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com/
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                        • 54 min
                      • Episode 0: Intro with Anikia Nelson, MD

                        Welcome to the Peaceful Loving Vibrant Podcast! I created this podcast to make meditation more accessible to people of color. On Episode 0, I introduce myself and share a bit about what you can look forward to on the podcast.

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                        14 min

                      About Peaceful Loving Vibrant Podcast

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                      I've created this podcast to make meditation more accessible to people of color. Listen to our meditation journeys and start your own with host Anikia Nelson, MD.