Relax you shoulders, unclench your jaw, remove your tongue from the roof of your mouth, and just breathe. Today’s Mindful Moment contribution is a pranayama or intentional breathing exercise led by Pramana Wellness Founder, Selena Brown.

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Website: www.pramanawellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pramanawellness/

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- www.instagram.com/mayapapaya_23/

- www.instagram.com/thatmomentwhenpod/

- www.mayasmoment.com/

If you are in need of immediate help:

- National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-273-8255(TALK)

- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

- Therapy and Mental Health Resources: greatist.com/grow/resources-whe…mental-health-apps

Licensed Holistic Psychotherapist, Medina Colaku leads a guided hypnosis to ease anxiety and fears related to COVID-19.

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https://www.instagram.com/healwithmedina/

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- www.instagram.com/mayapapaya_23/

- www.instagram.com/thatmomentwhenpod/

- www.mayasmoment.com/

If you are in need of immediate help:

- National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-273-8255(TALK)

- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

- Therapy and Mental Health Resources: greatist.com/grow/resources-whe…mental-health-apps

Nicolas Sotomayor, is not only my engineer when I'm in the studio recording episodes of TMW, he is also a sound practitioner and Buddhist devotee. On this mini Mindful Moment, he leads a sound meditation to help calm anxiety and relieve tension. Through Singing Bowl Sound Therapy, Nic creates a space for you to center your mind, body, and spirit.

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IG: www.instagram.com/ninjanickels/

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- www.instagram.com/mayapapaya_23/

- www.instagram.com/thatmomentwhenpod/

- www.mayasmoment.com/

If you are in need of immediate help:

- National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-273-8255(TALK)

- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

- Therapy and Mental Health Resources: greatist.com/grow/resources-whe…mental-health-apps

Let's face it: times are unsettling. As more information surfaces about COVID-19 and it's implications, it's natural to feel anxious and stressed out. You aren't alone and your feelings are completely normal.

To help you find a sense of peace, I have created these mini Mindful Moment episodes to inspire you to take a moment to be present with yourself.

During this time of isolation and social distancing, cultivating a community is extremely important. These episodes will feature resources and tools to help you cope, connect, and navigate through this time of uncertainty.

This episode focuses on isolation. Find a quiet place to listen to the soothing voice of Pramana Wellness Founder, Selena Brown.

If you are in need of immediate help:

- National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-273-8255(TALK)

- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

- Therapy and Mental Health Resources: https://greatist.com/grow/resources-when-you-can-not-afford-therapy#mental-health-apps

Follow Selena Brown:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pramanawellness/

Website: https://www.pramanawellness.com/

When was the last time you gave yourself a moment of uninterrupted "me time"?

On the final episode of Season 2, Maya talks about her experience staying in a Getaway cabin and the price of doing nothing. Want more information on how to book your Getaway? Read here: https://www.mayasmoment.com/blog/2020/2/27/getting-away-in-my-catskills-getaway-house

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- www.instagram.com/mayapapaya_23/

- www.instagram.com/thatmomentwhenpod/

- www.mayasmoment.com/

Caution: This podcast content is EXTREMELY hot. Handle with care.

Maya and Claudeknows sit down to take on The Hot Ones challenge while asking each other a variety of questions. As the sauces get hotter, so do the questions.

Want to take the challenge yourself? Here are the links to the hot sauces used on the podcast:

1. Sauce Bae: https://www.amazon.com/Sauce-Bae-Skinny-Habanero-Hot/dp/B07G7CGST5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sauce+bae&qid=1583202560&s=grocery&sr=1-1

2. Hot Ones Season 6 Sauce Pack: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Ones-Season-Seller-Collection/dp/B07KTGJFZ4/ref=asc_df_B07KTGJFZ4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241989654174&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3803596261782778980&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003465&hvtargid=pla-590518292042&psc=1

3. Exhorresco: https://www.amazon.com/BURNS-MCCOY-Exhorresco-Hot-Sauce/dp/B07215M16K

4. Dave's Original Insanity Sauce: https://www.amazon.com/Daves-Original-Insanity-Hot-Sauce/dp/B0000DID5R/ref=asc_df_B0000DID5R/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241896723503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4380367250370697726&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003550&hvtargid=pla-492263495239&psc=1

Follow Claudeknows: www.instagram.com/claudeknows/

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- www.instagram.com/mayapapaya_23/

- www.instagram.com/thatmomentwhenpod/

- www.mayasmoment.com/

*(This episode was recorded 2/24/2020)*

Love can be a tricky thing. One one hand it can make us feel like we're on cloud nine, and on the other hand it can make us want to run for the hills. No matter how love looks (or feels) one thing is constant, it's an amazing teacher.

On this episode Maya gets real about all things L-O-V-E with photographer, storytelling and Founder of Halofro, Jada Harmon. Jada talks about the importance of highlighting and celebrating Black love and what she learned about love through the eyes of the couples she photographs. Later Maya and Jada talk about their best and worst dates, non-sexual intimate moments, and the what signs they avoid when it comes to dating.

Follow Jada:

- www.instagram.com/halofro

- Halofro.com (drops Valentine's Day)

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"This book is dedicated to the people who embrace their community as a gift rather than a curse. To the people who define success by the lives they impact, and not the number on their banking app. To the people who lose sleep because their goals keep them up at night. This book is dedicated to the past, present, and future YOU.”

Malcom X Bowser returns to the show to talk about his first book "Urban Xcellence." Malcom discusses the challenges of being a newly published author and the positive impact community and family support has on the process. This book highlights 11 everyday people who are all navigating through life in their own way. You may or may not recognize a certain someone in that book. *wink wink*

Follow Malcom X:

https://www.instagram.com/top_xth/

https://urbanx.nyc/

Get your copy of "Urban Xcellence" here: https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Xcellence-Unveiling-Extraordinary-Everyday/dp/0977235750

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- www.instagram.com/thatmomentwhenpod/

- www.mayasmoment.com/

According to a 2013 Neilson study, African-Americans currently hold a buying power of $1 trillion, a number that has grown since this study. Black women, in particular, spend an estimated $7.5 billion annually on beauty products, shelling out 80% more on cosmetics and twice as much on skin care as their non-Black counterparts.

It’s safe to say we Black women LOVE beauty.

The problem?

The beauty industry doesn’t always love us back.

On the first episode of 2020, Maya sits down with BASE BUTTER founder, She'Neil Johnson, to talk about the transition from climbing the corporate ladder to being her own boss, the importance of knowing your skin as a Black woman, and how she's impacting the next generation of girlbosses.

Want to step up your 2020 skincare goals? Get your hands on the Radiant Face Jelly, which has been featured in Essence, Vogue, and the New York Times.

Follow BASE BUTTER on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basebutter/

Follow Her Success Inc. on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/hersuccessinc/

Follow She'Neil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheneilmonique/

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- www.instagram.com/mayapapaya_23/

- www.instagram.com/thatmomentwhenpod/

- www.mayasmoment.com/

2020 is that you boo??

As the end of year countdown continues, Maya explores the importance of staying grounded in the present moment. Then Maya and her engineer Nic think back to some of their favorite cultural highlights of the decade. From motivation to a must have meme coffee table book, we're ending 2019 with a BANG!

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- www.instagram.com/mayapapaya_23/

- www.instagram.com/thatmomentwhenpod/

- www.mayasmoment.com/

Looking start your skincare journey on the right foot in 2020? Be Transcendent is an essential skincare collection, made with high quality 100% natural, plant-based ingredients, tailored to your skin type. Use the code “MOMENT” for $5 off your first purchase of $30 or more. Shop their skincare here: betranscendentskin.com/ IG: @betranscendentskin