Our last rewind episode for helping us wind down from the year explores how to be present with ourselves, as we are, right now at this moment. Last year, I sat with Kathleen Booker, the Jedi of Calm, and we talk about how to use our breath to invite calm, peace, and a grounded state of mind - no matter what it is we are facing.

Whatever it is in front of us, whether it's joy, pain, or somewhere in between, we always have our breath. Leaning into the present moment is a beautiful gift that Kathleen encourages us to receive within our lives. She even graciously leads up through a short, Conscious Connected Breathwork practice, which roughly starts around the 45th minute.

TW: Please note that Kathleen briefly mentions her sexual assault trauma in this episode.

WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
The importance of being connected to your breath.
Benefits of a breathwork practice.
Practices to create more calm in your life.



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REWIND: Making Space for Yourself with Breathwork with Kathleen Booker

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#237: Have you ever felt like your hormones were off? Or wondered why your menstrual cycle is irregular? Have you experienced painful periods? If so, you're not alone.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with entrepreneur and founder of My Happy Flo, Necole Kane for an insightful conversation on how menstrual and hormonal health can affect your overall well-being. From what a healthy period looks like, to what to expect when you come off of birth control, Necole shares tips for managing period symptoms, embracing holistic remedies, and understanding the stages of your menstrual cycle.

Together, we talk about Necole’s career journey from media to wellness, her experiences as an entrepreneur, and how’s she found balance in her life starting from the inside out.




We Also Talk About…Necole’s transition from media entrepreneur to supplement brand founderSigns that it’s time to make a professional pivotHow hormonal imbalances can impact daily lifeNavigating conditions like fibroids and endometriosisThe relationship between our hormones, gut health, and liver healthMaintaining healthy hormones while entering perimenopauseEmbracing ease and flow in your daily life


Resources:Check out Necole’s supplement brand, My Happy FloGet a copy of Necole’s “Your Period Just Got An Upgrade Booklet”Visit [myhappyflo.co](http://myhappyflo.cohttps://myhappyflo.co/) for more menstrual and hormonal resourcesRead You Are What You Eat: The Plan That Will Change Your Life  by Gillian McKeithRead Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill by Jolene Brighton


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How to Balance Your Hormones, Have Healthy Periods, and Start Over in Your Career with Necole Kane

#236: Imagine the version of you who is living your dream life. What habits does she have? How does she talk to herself each day? Listen to day’s episode to develop the habits and mindset you need to become her.

I’m excited to sit down and chat about all things glow-up with content creator and wellness influencer, Jaz Turner. Tune in for tips on how to kickstart your self-improvement journey through reframing your thoughts, investing in yourself, and finding wellness tools that unlock your highest self.

We Also Talk About…Jaz’s glow up journey and career pivot from lawHow to make social media work for you as a source of inspirationHow to invest in yourself and find the catalyst to your confidenceJournaling practices and affirmations that help you connect to your higher selfHow to practice mindfulness when consuming contentHow to check in with yourself to ensure you’re making the right decisions for you


Resources:Subscribe to Jaz’s YouTube channel @jazturner16Follow Jaz on Instagram @jazturner16Follow Jaz on Tiktok @jazturner16


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How to Become Your Highest Self: Essential Glow-Up Tips with Jaz Turner

#235 Over the last decade, ‘girlboss’ culture has convinced us that we’re superwomen who can have it together all of the time. But that’s not always the reality, and we’re ready for open conversations that embrace the REAL qualities that lead to success!

Today, we’re welcoming award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of “Simplify The Hustle,” Sherrell Dorsey for an in-depth conversation on how to simplify your approach to success through reframing productivity, prioritizing self-care, and creating space for yourself to win and reach your goals beyond just hard work.

We Also Talk About…Sherrell’s journey finding balance as a serial entrepreneurThe keys to building and distributing wealth amongst communitiesFirst-generation entrepreneurship and the challenges of building a business from the ground upThe difference between leveling up and selling outIntention-setting and how to practice self-care as an entrepreneurWhat it means to simplify the hustle and embrace efficiency


Resources:Follow Sherrell on Instagram @sherrell_dorseyRead “Upper Hand: The Future of Work for the Rest of Us” by Sherrell DorseyRead “Simplify The Hustle: A 21-Day Guide to Balancing Work With Ease & Intention” by Sherrell Dorsey


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How to Beat Hustle Culture and Avoid Burnout with Sherrell Dorsey

#234: Are you healing or are you coping? Today I’m sitting down with content creator and host of That Conversation, Tarek Ali for an honest chat about how to prioritize your mental health and take care yourself during hard times.

Whether you are in survival mode or in a season of rebuilding trust, Tarek offers amazing tips and tools on how to set new standards for yourself, be patient with your progress, and learn how to identify what your feeling in order to move forward.

We Also Talk About…Tarek’s career journey from dentistry to content creator to screenwriterWhat it means to come out of survival modeSeed mentality and making time for things that bring you joyHow to use journaling as a healing tool in difficult timesWhy it’s important to identify trust in relationshipsDaily stress and anxiety relieving techniques


Resources:Follow Tarek on Instagram @itstarekaliFollow Tarek on TikTok @itstarekaliSubscribe to Tarek’s YouTube Channel @TarekAliListen to Tarek’s podcast THAT ConversationListen to Tarek’s “Whole lotta SEX — Healing Body Trauma, Sexual Agency, & Growing Beyond Judgement” episodeVisit leapintohealing.com for more tools and resources for healing


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Mental Health Check-In: Tools to Support Your Healing with Tarek Ali (Part 2)

#233: At the beginning of the year, I moved to New York City and started working as a full-time podcaster and content creator.

In today’s solo episode, I’m opening up about the challenges I’ve experienced so far, what changes I’m making to support my mental health, and how I’m using new wellness tools to spark my next creative endeavor.

Catch up on my other solo episodes:Episode 220: How I Became A Full-Time PodcasterEpisode 222: How to Make Friends in A New City + Am I Oversharing with My Friends? [Q&A]


Resources:Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merchRead The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher CreativityRead the NYTimes article on the Eldest Daughter Syndrome


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REWIND: Making Space for Yourself with Breathwork with Kathleen Booker

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