You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)

What a beautiful soul we got to speak with this week! Funke Afolabi-Brown is passionate, knowledgeable, and just downright gracious when it comes to the conversation of sleep!

If you are someone who puts sleep at the bottom of your to-do list, don't worry... you are not alone. Jess, Ciara, and even Funke have all been there! And... this lovable light hearted episode will give you some practical tips to up your sleep game!

We know you'll love it, because we freaking did! 

What are you waiting for? Hit that play button!

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Are you empowered to fuel your life better, but not sure where to start? DM us the word PODCAST on Instagram @inrawlife.co and we'll help give you the direction to make it happen!

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We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

Follow along for more encouragement on Instagram - @inrawlife.co

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Small biz shoutouts: www.instagram.com/cakesmaritas/

Thank you Kate!!!

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Thank you to our strength contributor: www.instagram.com/vostra_moda/

This week we talk about how to eat healthy without the guilt, in a special interview with nutrition coach Kate from www.luminouslife.org

Kate shares some amazing tips for moms on the go, and helps us all feel better about eating what we're craving.

If you have ever struggled with dieting, emotional eating, or not knowing what to feed yourself because you're too busy... this episode is for you! 

Enjoy!

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Are you empowered to fuel your life better, but not sure where to start? DM us the word PODCAST on Instagram @inrawlife.co and we'll help give you the direction to make it happen! 

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We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

Follow along for more encouragement on Instagram - @inrawlife.co

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Small biz shoutouts: https://barreitallfitness.com https://www.noravirginia.com

Thank you Kate!!!

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Thank you to our strength contributor: from http://www.sidewalkpropertysolutions.com

The October challenge is back and better than ever. 

Last year we challenged each other in October and it lead to some awesome podcast episodes, as well as our amazing signature program, Life in Balance! 

This year, we upped the awesome of our challenge! 

GAME changing morning routine, unplugging, strong workouts, reading fiction before bed! These are just half of the elements of this year's Really Awesome challenge! 

In this episode, we lay the foundation of what's to come for our 30 day challenge, as well as give you the 8 day check in on how we're doing mid challenge! Plus, we have a special guest!  

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Want help with a routine that actually works like we talked about on todays show? DM us the word PODCAST on Instagram @inrawlife.co

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Here are the episodes from last October that we reference: 

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We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Thank you for our strength quote contributor: Heather!

Yeahhhhh it's that time of year again. The time where we get EXTRA BASIC about our HUGE love of fall... and we don't care who knows it! 

In honor of fall harvesting some deep thoughts, 😉, we are discussing authenticity, and what it's like to show up fully as you! ... your goofy, extra, silly, or basic self! 

It's short. It's sweet. It's fall y'all! 

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Want help being more authentic? DM us the word PODCAST on Instagram @inrawlife.co

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On the show we mentioned our good friend, and social media guru, Nicole. Find her on Instagram @nicoleialeggio

We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Thank you for our strength quote contributor: Rachel! 

For this series, we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own.

For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them.

This week we talk with with one of Jessika's best friends, Rachel.

Rachel is an inspiring, beautiful soul. And that's all that should matter. Yet Rachel has discovered that sometimes that's not all that people take into consideration. Rachel is black & tells her story of how that has impacted the way people look at her.

In this encouraging conversation, Rachel sheds light on how she dusts off people's opinions and tackles everything in front of her knowing her gender and race don't have anything to do with her strength!

We really enjoyed this conversation. We invite you to learn and listen, and hope you enjoy it too!

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Want to continue this conversation? Reach out to us on Instagram @inrawlife.co

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We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Thank you Rachel!!!

For this series, we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own.

For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them.

This week we talk with with one of Jessika's best friends, Rachel.

Rachel is an inspiring, beautiful soul. And that's all that should matter. Yet Rachel has discovered that sometimes that's not all that people take into consideration. Rachel is black & tells her story of how that has impacted the way people look at her.

In this encouraging conversation, Rachel sheds light on how she dusts off people's opinions and tackles everything in front of her knowing her gender and race don't have anything to do with her strength! 

We really enjoyed this conversation. We invite you to learn and listen, and hope you enjoy it too!

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Want to continue this conversation? Reach out to us on Instagram @inrawlife.co

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We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Thank you Rachel!!!

For this series, we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own.

For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them.

This conversation is with one of Ciara's best friends, Heather.

Heather knew she was different from a very young age, but didn't know why. And she very clearly remembers the moment it all made sense. Even though she finally understood that she was gay, her parents never did.

Her coming out story is riddled with heartache, yet her journey to overcoming that traumatic part of her life is beautiful.

We really enjoyed this conversation. We invite you to learn and listen, and hope you enjoy it too!

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Want to continue this conversation? Reach out to us on Instagram @inrawlife.co

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We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Thank you Heather!!!

For this series, we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own.

For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them.

This conversation is with one of Ciara's best friends, Heather.

Heather knew she was different from a very young age, but didn't know why. And she very clearly remembers the moment it all made sense. Even though she finally understood that she was gay, her parents never did. 

Her coming out story is riddled with heartache, yet her journey to overcoming that traumatic part of her life is beautiful. 

We really enjoyed this conversation. We invite you to learn and listen, and hope you enjoy it too!

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Want to continue this conversation? Reach out to us on Instagram @inrawlife.co

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We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Thank you Heather!!!

This month we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own.

For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them.

This conversation is with our friend Leah.

Leah is a happily married mom of 5, raising her babies in suburbia outside of Los Angeles. While her family is picture perfect, and she is living the American dream, Leah has to have conversations with her babies that many of us never even have to think about.

Leah is biracial, and everything from the way her daughters view their hair to the heavy explanations she'll have to give her sons on how careful they need to be around cops, the fact is, the color of skin still defines a different path for people in similar situations.

We really enjoyed this conversation. We invite you to learn and listen, and hope you enjoy it too!

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Want to continue this conversation? Reach out to us on Instagram @inrawlife.co

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We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Small Bis Shoutout: Santa Clarita Pet Supply

Thank you Leah!!!

This month we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own.

For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them.

This conversation is with our friend Leah. 

Leah is a happily married mom of 5, raising her babies in suburbia outside of Los Angeles. While her family is picture perfect, and she is living the American dream, Leah has to have conversations with her babies that many of us never even have to think about. 

Leah is biracial, and everything from the way her daughters view their hair to the heavy explanations she'll have to give her sons on how careful they need to be around cops, the fact is, the color of skin still defines a different path for people in similar situations. 

We really enjoyed this conversation. We invite you to learn and listen, and hope you enjoy it too!

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Want to continue this conversation? Reach out to us on Instagram @inrawlife.co

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We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to [email protected].

A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music!

Thank you Leah!!!