Be Well Sis: The Podcast

“It is true; most medicine does come in a bottle. There is however, some medicine that can only come through love, faith and hope. It comes from our Source, from our life force within. We can all benefit from this wonderful medicine daily and administer as often as needed.” ― Mishi McCoy Guest Spotlight Lindsay Fauntleroy is a licensed acupuncturist and the founder of The Spirit Seed, a school that offers personal and professional development courses that are rooted in ancestral understandings of health, humanity, nature, and the cosmos. Lindsay is a certified instructor for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), as well as a facilitator of the Flower Essence Society's global practitioner certification program. Her approach to soul medicine emerged through over 15 years of clinical practice, Doctoral studies of Indigenous and African Diasporic psychology, and her commitment to community wellness. Lindsay's line of Five-Element flower essence remedies, the Elementals, is available nationally and internationally. She's, most recently, the author of In Our Element: Using the Five Elements as Soul Medicine to Unleash Your Power  a beginner-friendly book introduces the five elements—water, wood, fire, earth, and metal—as a system for understanding the cycles and rhythms of your body, mind, and soul. With a practical approach that weaves together Eastern medicine, western psychology, and African ancestral principles of spirituality, that teaches you how to use the elements to improve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. More- Find out which Flower Essence resonates best with you during this season by taking this quiz! Get 20% off flower essences with code BEWELLSIS at checkout!  How to Connect with Lindsay: Workshops and Courses Instagram Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.  Bolden: A trusted voice in skincare that works to inspire women to nurture, value, and love their natural beauty. Check out their entire skincare range here! Natural Annies Essentials: A clean, non-toxic home fragrances and candle-making experience for you and your entire family. NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Shop scents that elevate the ambiance of your home here! Taupe Coat: A vegan nail care brand that believes in a life filled with color, beauty, and abundance. Shop non-toxic nail care here! Nyah Beauty: is a natural skincare brand offering high-quality, consciously handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and scrubs. They offer plant-based skincare options free of detergents, phthalates, and other potentially irritating ingredients. Momotaro Apotheca: A plant-based and certified organic vulvovaginal care company that supports the body’s natural ability to heal from issues stemming from yeast infection, BV, clothing, exercise, and sex.  Mothering Tea: Hand-crafted, small-batch teas to help you create more moments of stillness and reflection.  SUPPORT OUR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN HERE!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first 3 months after giving birth is affectionately known as the 4th trimester. With so much emphasis placed on the new addition to the world, very little is shared about the often very trying and complex time for the parent. This episode peels back the curtain on  this important and complex time. Guest Feature: Lydia Simmons was unable to obtain the level of healthcare support required during postpartum, she turned to her knowledge of food as a foundational and core means of health to create MILK Postnatal; a 7-Ingredient, vegan, 1OO% Superfood Postnatal that would support Moms from Day 1 of Postpartum up to 2 years of Breastfeeding and into Lifestyle Wellness. Lydia sought the advice of Chemists, Physiologists, and Nutritional Scientists to bring her product to market due to her own difficulties to overcome the difficult postpartum times. Lydia realigned expectations for her sensitive community to assure premium ingredients, a 30-day supply to aid moms with the cost of affordable health and wellness supplementation. She developed breastfeeding-safe items to best support other women who were and would experience the same. -MORE into: We're still crowdfunding- learn more about how you can SUPPORT here! Lydia's Book Recommendation: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman How to connect with Lydia: Lydia's Instagram Shop M.O.O. here!  Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs  Bolden: A trusted voice in skincare that work to inspire women to nurture, value, and love their natural beauty. Check out their entire skincare range here! Natural Annies Essentials: A clean, non-toxic home fragrances and candle-making experience for you and your entire family. NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Shop scents that elevate the ambiance of your home here! Taupe Coat: A vegan nail care brand that believes in a life filled with color, beauty, and abundance. Shop non-toxic nail care here! Nyah Beauty: is a natural skincare brand offering high-quality, consciously handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and scrubs. They offer plant-based skincare options free of detergents, phthalates, and other potentially irritating ingredients. Momotaro Apotheca: A plant-based and certified organic vulvovaginal care company that supports the body’s natural ability to heal from issues stemming from yeast infection, BV, clothing, exercise, and sex.  Mothering Tea: Hand-crafted, small-batch teas to help you create more  moments of stillness and reflection.     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lately, almost everyone has been talking about the likelihood that we’re headed towards a  recession. But my weekly trips to the grocery store, gas prices, and the current housing crisis tell me that we’re just about there.  In this episode, I’m joined by Danetha Doe- economist and Webby Award-winning TV host, and founded of Money and Mimosas to uncover how we can create wealth in any climate and in a socially and environmentally responsible way.  Learn more from and about Danetha here! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs  Bolden: A trusted voice in skincare and that work to inspire women to nurture, value, and love their natural beauty. Check out their entire skincare range here! Natural Annies Essentials: A clean, non-toxic home fragrances and candle-making experience for you and your entire family. NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Shop scents that elevate the ambiance of your home here! Taupe Coat: A vegan nail care brand that believes in a life filled with color, beauty, and abundance. Shop non-toxic nail care here! Nyah Beauty: is a natural skincare brand offering high-quality, consciously handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and scrubs. They offer plant-based skincare options free of detergents, phthalates, and other potentially irritating ingredients. Momotaro Apotheca: A plant-based and certified organic vulvovaginal care company that supports the body’s natural ability to heal from issues stemming from yeast infection, BV, clothing, exercise, and sex.  Mothering Tea: Hand-crafted, small-batch teas to help you create more  moments of stillness and reflection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode is a bit heavier than usual but I wouldn’t feel right if we didn’t discuss the threat to bodily autonomy in this country post the overturning of Roe V. Wade by the US Supreme Court. In this episode, we're joined by Cynthia Ploth- the co-founder of Stix, and was recorded before the actual decision came through and we collectively got the heads up when the documents were leaked back in May.  Guest Spotlight Cynthia Plotch, named to Inc.’s Top 100 Female Founders and Forbes 1000 Entrepreneurs in 2021, is Stix’s co-founder. Along with Jamie Norwood, Cynthia co-founded Stix, a health brand that empowers women to make confident health decisions, starting with reproductive and vaginal health products and sex education.  Learn more about Stix here! Donate to the Restart Donation Bank here! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs  Bolden: A trusted voice in skincare that works to inspire women to nurture, value, and love their natural beauty. Check out their entire skincare range here! Natural Annies Essentials: A clean, non-toxic home fragrances and candle-making experience for you and your entire family. NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Shop scents that elevate the ambiance of your home here! Taupe Coat: A vegan nail care brand that believes in a life filled with color, beauty, and abundance. Shop non-toxic nail care here! Nyah Beauty: is a natural skincare brand offering high-quality, consciously handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and scrubs. They offer plant-based skincare options free of detergents, phthalates, and other potentially irritating ingredients. Momotaro Apotheca: A plant-based and certified organic vulvovaginal care company that supports the body’s natural ability to heal from issues stemming from yeast infection, BV, clothing, exercise, and sex.  Mothering Tea: Hand-crafted, small-batch teas to help you create more  moments of stillness and reflection.  ***Purchase your ‘me-time’ self-care box here*** This campaign runs through the end of July. Get yours NOW! Be well, Sis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's talk about skin! Guest Spotlight: Chinelo & Ndidi are lifelong beauty enthusiasts and curious observers of the beauty rituals of women around the world. They recognized the huge need for highly effective and clinically proven products that address the unique skincare needs of women of color and created an affordable, vegan & cruelty-free skincare line backed by science for melanin-rich skin.  Shop Bolden on their website, Amazon, or Walmart! Resources: Bolden Skincare Blog--> Check it out here! My favorite Estheticians Online (Skinclass Hero, Caveofbeauty, LaBeautyologist).  Well + Good Article  We are still CROWDFUNDING to improve and expand--> CONTRIBUTE Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens- Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs  Bolden: A trusted voice in skincare and that work to inspire women to nurture, value, and love their natural beauty. Check out their entire skincare range here! Natural Annies Essentials: A clean, non-toxic home fragrances and candle-making experience for you and your entire family. NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Shop scents that elevate the ambiance of your home here! Taupe Coat: A vegan nail care brand that believes in a life filled with color, beauty, and abundance. Shop non-toxic nail care here! Nyah Beauty: is a natural skincare brand offering high-quality, consciously handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and scrubs. They offer plant-based skincare options free of detergents, phthalates, and other potentially irritating ingredients. Momotaro Apotheca: A plant-based and certified organic vulvovaginal care company that supports the body’s natural ability to heal from issues stemming from yeast infection, BV, clothing, exercise, and sex.  Mothering Tea: Hand-crafted, small-batch teas to help you create more  moments of stillness and reflection.    ***Purchase your 'me-time' self-care box here*** This campaign runs through the end of July. Get yours NOW!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Major News: We're CROWDFUNDING!!!!! Support our campaign here! Guest Spotlight:   Berrion is a Board Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Menstrual Health Educator & the Creator of Optimize Your Flo who believes that you can have a period & a life — an enjoyable one at that. She also believes that a woman who is fully educated, equipped, and empowered with tools and resources about her body and its language, is truly her own best advocate and is on a mission to help you become just that. In today's conversation, we discussed:  What is Cycle Syncing How to have pain-free periods What food cravings might reveal about possible nutritional deficiencies How to eat for optimal menstrual health  And so much more.  Berrion's Book Recommendation: Mastery of Self by Don Miguel Ruiz  How to connect with Berrion:  Berrion's  Instagram Berrion's TikTok: @berrionlberry Check out Optimize Your Flo here. Be Well, Sis Partner: Athletic Greens: Redeem your offer of 1 free year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs by visiting athleticgreens.com/bewellsis See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many know Necole as the successful former celebrity blogger of Necole Bitchie and media mogul of xoNecole- however, similar to most women, she spent years overworking, skipping meals, and forgetting to prioritize self-care while hustling her way to success in an unhealthy way. And her periods were debilitating! After learning about hormonal imbalances and their very real impacts on our reproductive health, she launched My Happy Flo.  In this episode, Necole gave a mini-masterclass on hormonal health. I literally had to take notes! We discussed:  Tips for a less painful period How My Happy Flo helps  The role that nutrition plays in hormonal health The link between gut health and hormonal health Why Necole decided to launch My Happy Flo Resources mentioned in this episode: Spain to reportedly offer three days of menstrual leave every month What is I-3-C? (Indole 3- Carbinole) What is DIM (Diindolylmethane)? How Birth Control Pills Affect Your Nutritional Needs Post-Birth Control Syndrome  Blood Tests without Insurance- Jason Health   Necole's Book recommendation*: The Fifth Vital Sign:Master Your Cycles and Optimize Your Fertility by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Where to find Necole online: Visit My Happy Flo! Follow My Happy Flo on Instagram! Follow her on Instagram (she also shares a TON of gems here!)  Be Well, Sis Partner: Athletic Greens: Redeem your offer of 1 free year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs by visiting athleticgreens.com/bewellsis   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever felt fearful of sharing your mental health struggles with a loved one out of fear of judgment? Guest Spotlight:  After several years of dealing with major depressive disorder and anxiety- she noticed the lack of authentic conversation regarding mental wellness. Too many people were living in shame about taking antidepressants, talking to their children and employer, or even in denial about their mental health. As a mother who survived severe postpartum depression, and thrives with a mental health condition, Sasha Nicole on a mission to reduce the stigma and eliminate the shame.  In today's episode, we discussed: How to recover from self-injury and suicidal ideation How to overcome postpartum depression How she started a non-profit organization to address the needs of mothers of color experiencing postpartum depression- Partum Evolution Why mental illness shouldn’t be taboo  Why there shouldn’t be any shame in psychiatric medications The role that  self- accountability plays in your healing journey Resources mentioned in this episode: Inception-The Mental Health Gym Get Sasha’s E-book here! Sasha’s Book recommendations*: Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsh The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz    Where to find Sasha Nicole: Visit her website! Follow her on Instagram! Be Well, Sis Partner: Athletic Greens*: Redeem your offer of 1 free year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs by visiting athleticgreens.com/bewellsis  Join the tribe on IG!  *Affiliate link: By purchasing via this link, we receive a small commission that helps support the production of this podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you overworked or are you over working?   Today we’re joined by, award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Celeste Headlee!   A self-described “light-skinned Black Jew,” Celeste Headlee has been forced to speak about race—including having to defend or define her own—since childhood. In her career as a journalist for public media, she’s made it a priority to talk about race proactively. She’s discovered, however, that those exchanges have rarely been productive. In today’s conversation, we discussed a bit of everything from hard conversations around race, the things she’s been privy to because some didn’t realize that she too is Black, how to move away from overworking and so much more!  Buy her books: Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving  Speaking of Race: Why Everybody Needs to Talk about Racism–And How to Do It  We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter Where to find Celeste online: Visit her website! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens: Redeem your offer of 1 free year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs by visiting athleticgreens.com/bewellsis  _____ Join the *Inner Circle*– a virtual community by Be Well, Sis here!!  Join the tribe on IG!  Be Well, Sis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In what ways do you consistently cultivate joy in your daily life? Guest Spotlight  In addition to being an author, Dr. Treva B. Lindsey is a Black feminist historian and Associate Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Ohio State University.  She is the recipient of several awards and fellowships including the inaugural University of Missouri Faculty Achievement in Diversity Award and the inaugural Equity for Women and Girls of Color Fellowship at Harvard University.  She has written for outlets such as The Washington Post, Time, NBC News, Bustle, Al Jazeera, BET, Complex, Vox, The Root, Huffington Post, PopSugar, Teen Vogue, The Grio, Zora, Women’s Media Center, and Cosmopolitan. She has been a featured commentator/expert on MSNBC, Al Jazeera, BET, Black News Channel, PBS, NPR, and CNN. Her work on Black women and girls, race, gender, sexuality, culture, and politics encompasses the far-reaching and often untold effects of current events and pop culture moments on marginalized communities.  Her most recent title, AMERICA, GODDAM , chronicles multiple forms of violence against Black women and girls in the twenty-first century and illuminates their fight for liberation against it. With this book, Treva B. Lindsey compels readers to sit with how the U.S. has failed Black women and girls by interweaving personal accounts, hard-hitting analysis, history, and current events. In today’s episode we discussed: The ways in which the patriarchy fails not only women but also men, The medical-industrial complex and its impact on the Black Maternal Health Crisis, Intercommunal violence, The importance of cultivating joy in spite of the barriers intentionally placed before us,  And so much more! America, Goddam: Violence, Black Women, and the Struggle for Justice is a must-read. Purchase your copy here! Be Well, Sis Partner: Athletic Greens: Redeem your offer of 1 free year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs by visiting athleticgreens.com/bewellsis  _____  Join the tribe on IG!  Join the waitlist for the INNER CIRCLE here!!! Be Well, Sis. *Affiliate link: By purchasing this book (or any other book on our bookshop storefront, the podcast earns a small commission that helps support the production of this podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.