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Welcome to our new series, Modalities of Healing. In this series, we’ll be exploring what it means to heal from the inside out and emphasizing healing as a source of joy. Our first conversation will leave you feeling incredibly supported in your healing journey, and ready to implement a few new practices shared by our amazing guest, Ashley Curtis.Ashley is the founder of The Journey Healing Oasis and is a Goddess, Healer, Yogi, spiritual doula, sound therapist, soul care coach, wellness advocate, Actress, director, and Writer. She hails from a long line of powerful spiritual healers such as her grandmother who is an ordained Evangelist and her Mother, an ordained evangelist and clairvoyant.Ashley also has over 8 years of experience with Applied Behavior Analysis. And was certified as an Energy Healing Practitioner at The Mystic Living School based in LA.In this episode, we explore sound and energy healing.We Also Talk About… How sound can heal on a cellular level. Why using your voice is the most powerful sound instrument for healing. Simple practices you can do daily to promote calm and energy healing. The importance of cutting energetic cords. Resources: Visit Ashley’s website, The Journey Healing Oasis Go to the Spiritual Day Spa Retreat May 29-30, 2022 in Atlanta Go to Ashley’s Soul Care Weekend July 29-31, 2022 in Milwaukee Follow The Journey Healing Oasis on Instagram @thejourney.healingoasis Follow Ashley on Instagram @iamashleycurtis Download our Wellness Rituals Journal Sponsor:Op e n | If you’re looking for a mindful meditation, breathwork, and movement app I can’t recommend Op e n enough. They have a beautifully curated collection of guided meditation, breathwork, and movement exercises to support you in your practice. Try Op e n for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/BALANCED. balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we’re continuing our exploration of the intersection of wellness and creativity. According to research, creative expression can support feelings of motivation and overall well-being. However, many people have aversions to creativity due to bias, perfectionism, and fear of failure or not creating a perfect result.To wrap up our series on New Life and Creativity we’re talking to our guest Cristina Martinez about how she’s found healing through creativity, and how creativity has influenced her career and relationships.Cristina Martinez is a contemporary visual artist based in Seattle, Washington. Her career started in fashion school before she explored self-expression through painting. Cristina’s work is rooted in telling the often-overlooked stories of Black and Brown people, encouraging them to water themselves to bloom and grow in this journey called life.This conversation inspires us all to tap into our creativity for healing, and a deeper connection to our loved ones and ourselves.We Also Talk About… How our relationship with creativity can evolve over time. Ways to draw inspiration when you need it most. The ups and downs of having a creative career. How Cristina supports her kids’ creativity. The ways creativity can help us bloom, and what it means to bloom. How collaboration and community can foster creativity. Resources: Follow Cristina on Instagram @sew_trill Purchase Cristina’s work from her website June and Mars Check out Cristina’s collection at Nordstrom Research Article: Everyday Creative Activity As A Path to Flourishing Download our Wellness Rituals Workbook to find your daily inspiration Sponsor: Almond Cow | With Almond Cow, you can have mess-free homemade non-dairy milk with the press of a button. Visit almondcow.co and use the code BALANCED for $25 off your order. Plum Deluxe | Plum Deluxe offers premium tea blends that are the perfect addition to your self-care routine. Visit plumdeluxe.com/listen and use the code BALANCED for 12% off your first order. balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever referred to yourself as a perfectionist? Have you ever felt like perfectionism holds you back from expressing yourself creatively? I know I can relate to both.The truth is, creativity is not a gift that only a select few have. It's a skill we can all cultivate. And the outcome of creative expression isn’t where the magic is – it’s the act of being creative itself. That’s because creativity is a vital part of health and well-being that isn’t talked about nearly enough. According to research, healthy creative expression is linked to better mental and physical well-being outcomes including higher levels of optimism and improved immune response. But for perfectionists, it can be hard to let go and let ourselves be students.Our guest today is AJ Clarke, and our conversation is so special. AJ is a creative marketing agency owner, wife, and creative director behind Soul Rehab. She’s had an eye-opening journey learning how to release feelings of perfectionism and the pressure to over-achieve to pursue a creative career.In addition to her work as a marketer, she realized that the “self-love” space was full of well-intentioned but surface-level endeavors that didn’t tell you how to overcome, but that just told you that you should. Soul Rehab is birthed from the most vulnerable of spaces – the fiery place of healing.We Also Talk About… How creativity impacts your health. Ways you can incorporate more creativity into your life. Learning how to detach creative expression from the final product. Advice for navigating perfectionism when it feels unsafe to not overachieve. Building self-care communities that are rooted in vulnerability. Resources: 2014 Study: Can Musical Training Influence Brain Connectivity? Evidence from Diffusion Tensor MRI 2010 Study: Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being Download our Wellness Rituals Workbook to start your journaling practice Follow Soul Rehab on Instagram @mysoulrehab Follow Soul Rehab on Pinterest @soulrehab Subscribe to the Soul Rehab Podcast Subscribe to the Soul Rehab Newsletter, Hey Lovely Join the 7-Day Affirmation Challenge Sponsor:Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During our New Life + Creativity series, we’ve gone from fertility awareness to birth, and now we’re transitioning to talk about navigating motherhood while pursuing your dreams. Our guests today are Erica and Milah, co-hosts of Good Moms, Bad Choices.If Oprah and Howard Stern had a baby it would be Good Moms Bad Choices. Erica and Milah, are uncensored and outspoken sex and cannabis-positive parents who are redefining what modern motherhood looks like. Good Moms, Bad Choices is a community and audio diary is for those who feel alone in their good and bad choices.Tune in for a fun, candid conversation that will make you laugh and make you think.We Also Talk About… How they juggle entrepreneurship and motherhood. Redefining what it means to be a “good mom.” What self-care looks like for them as busy moms and entrepreneurs. How their creative endeavors influence their parenting styles. Their experiences with dating as mothers. Resources: Listen to the Good Moms, Bad Choices Podcast Follow Erica and Milah on Instagram @goodmoms_badchoices Check out Good Moms, Bad Choices on Patreon Come to the Good Vibes Retreat in Costa Rica in July and August 2022 Sponsors: OSEA | Get 10% off your first order of organic skin and body care from OSEA by using the code BBG at oseamalibu.com. Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals. balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all experience identity shifts throughout our lives, and the transition into motherhood can bring a very significant shift in one’s identity and how one views the world. To discuss these shifts, I’m sitting down with Dr. Veronica Eyo, a licensed therapist who specializes in supporting moms of color, and Rosalyn Davis, a community builder, breathwork practitioner, and new mom.This episode is full of honest takes about what the transition into motherhood can feel like, how new and seasoned mothers can reconnect with themselves, and how we can all reparent ourselves.We Also Talk About… The importance of friendship for people with and without children. Moving through feelings of mom guilt. Why rest during the postpartum period is essential. The connection between motherhood and creativity. Resources (contains affiliate links): Follow Dr. Veronica Eyo on Instagram @drveronicaeyo Book recommended by Dr. Veronica: Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much Going On The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's Important Follow Rosalyn Davis on Instagram @thesoulfulguide_ and @wearetakingupspace Join Rosalyn’s supportive community for new moms Subscribe to Rosalyn’s newsletter Sponsor: Get 10% off your first order of organic skin and body care from OSEA by using the code BBG at oseamalibu.com. Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals. balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Myriam Webb is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, and trained doula whose mission is to support birth justice for marginalized communities.In this conversation, we discuss the ways we can design more positive, peaceful birth experiences and ways we can all better support those in our villages through the birth and postpartum transitions.We also talk about... Nutrition for before, during, and after pregnancy. What doulas do, why we need them, and how to access doula care. Preparing for a hospital birthing experience. Ways we can support those in our lives who are postpartum. Resources: Birth Preparation Webinar Series with Myriam Webb, RD, RN Download the Irth App for prenatal, birthing, postpartum, and pediatric healthcare reviews Follow Myriam on Instagram @douliciousnutrition Sponsor: Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is epigenetics the key to ending generational trauma? In this episode, guest Dr. Cleopatra shares why we have more power than we realize to change how our genes work, and which genes we can pass on to future generations.Though we can’t change our DNA, we can change how our genes are expressed through epigenetics, the understanding of how our behaviors and environment impact our genes. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that is equal parts inspiring and informative.Dr. Cleopatra is a scientist and tenured USC professor who pioneered the field of fertility biohacking and creating superbabies. To date, Dr. Cleopatra has scientifically studied tens of thousands of families and has helped birthing persons in 23 countries on 6 continents have their superbabies.We also talk about… Improving maternal health outcomes for marginalized people. Understanding the mental, emotional, and social factors that can impact our fertility. How to prepare for pregnancy physically and psychologically. The Primester Protocol and creating our superbabies. How we can prevent generational trauma from being passed down. Resources: Follow Dr. Cleopatra on Instagram @doctor_cleopatra Learn more about the Primester Protocol Learn more about Black Maternal Health Week Episode 83: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion Berry Sponsor: Home Chef | Worried about what to make for dinner? Get fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered to your door from Home Chef. For a limited time, visit www.homechef.com/balanced for 16 free meals.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@getredcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, we’re kicking off our new life and creativity series by discussing fertility, motherhood, and birthing new ideas. Understanding reproductive health and fertility can be a complicated topic, and in this conversation, we’re talking about family planning options for those who are considering having biological children.Our guest is Dr. Tiffanny Jones, OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist at Conceive Fertility Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tiffanny Jones became a reproductive endocrinologist because she felt connected to the impact she could have on the lives of patients looking to start or grow their families. She earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, and completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.In this episode, we discuss the unique considerations Black birthing persons may want to keep in mind when trying to conceive.We Also Talk About… What the egg-freezing process entails, and the ideal age to begin the process. How treatments such as IVF can help those experiencing certain fertility challenges. How conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis can impact fertility. Tests patients can ask for to learn more about their fertility status. How the occurrence of fibroids impacts Black people more than other communities. Resources: Learn more about Dr. Tiffanny’s practice at Conceive Fertility Center Follow Dr. Tiffanny Jones on Instagram @tjonesivfmd Learn more about Black Maternal Health Week by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. Episode 11: Reframing Fertility with Bri Braggs Sponsors: The Jordan Harbinger Show | Add The Jordan Harbinger Show to your podcast line-up for thought-provoking interviews and insights from some of the greatest minds of our time. Subscribe to The Jordan Harbinger Show here. Frame of Mind Podcast | Learn how art and well-being intersect by listening to the Frame of Mind Podcast by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Subscribe to Frame of Mind here. balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this ask-me-anything style episode, you’re driving today’s topics. It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in with a life update and have answered your questions on air. We’re switching things up and I’m excited to hear your questions coming directly from your voices, and you asked some fantastic questions.In this episode, I talk about… The personal and business changes I’m navigating. Advice for aspiring podcasters. Ways to get back on track with your healthy habits. How to keep your peace when there’s negative energy in your living space. Juggling multiple jobs and goals while making time for self-care. Resources (contains affiliate links): Episode 66: Creating Holistic Wellness Habits That Stick with Alina Brown Heritage Apothecary Aura Cleansing Mist Atomic Habits by James Clear Sponsors:OSEA | Find your new skincare favorites at OSEA. Get 10% off your first order with promo code BBG at OSEAmalibu.com.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@getredcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re closing out our series on manifestation and celebrating the start of spring with a light-hearted conversation about all things astrology. Have you ever wondered how understanding your personal astrology can help you receive your manifestations? Tune in and find out.Our guest today is Shinobi Robeson of Black Girl Horoscope. Black Girl Horoscope is a supportive community celebrating cosmic wellness for melanated folks and allies. She is incredibly thoughtful in all she shares and exudes Taurus queen energy. We get into the collective astrology for 2022, and deep dive into the next few astrological seasons coming up (specifically Aries through Leo season) and how we can tap into the unique energies each season brings.If you weren’t feeling the new year vibes in January, you may be feeling more aligned to start anew with the arrival of spring and Aries season, which marks the astrological new year.We also talk about… How understanding your birth chart’s Jupiter placement can make you a stronger manifestor. The numerology of the year 2022, and why it’s an ideal year for connection and community. Advice for navigating your Saturn Return. Why knowing the “little three” of your birth chart is as important as understanding your “big three.” Resources: Follow @blackgirlhoroscope on Instagram. Pull your birth chart to learn your astrological placements. Sponsors: Sugarbreak | Sugarbreak is the first natural, non-prescription support system that empowers you to reduce your sugar intake and manage healthy blood sugar levels so you can live your best life. Visit www.sugarbreak.com/balanced and use code BALANCED for 15% off your entire order. Native | Native makes effective natural deodorants and body care products with simple ingredients. Get 20% off your first order by going to www.nativedeo.com/balanced or use the promo code BALANCED at checkout. balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: advertising@getredcircle.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.