Be Well Sis: The Podcast

This week's episode features a solo conversation where Cassandre discusses : her very recent struggles with grief, news from the CDC, and how to manage and overcome burnout.  *Major News*: Be Well, Sis is a finalist in the Clubhouse Creator First accelerator program. The pilot will be on May 20th at 8 pm EST. Part of the judging will be audience size and retention. Please join the event and share the info with your friends!  Event details are here : https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/xoE1XJDo   Be Well, Sis Partners:  Shop Athletic Greens  and get a free 1-year- supply of premium Vitamin D! *Start your Audible trial now!  Join the tribe on IG!  Support us on Patreon! Sign up for our newsletter.   Be Well, Sis. *Some of the links above are our affiliate partners. By shopping those links, we earn a modest commission that helps cover the cost of production. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is no such thing as a perfect parent. So just be a real one.~ Sue Atkins Guest Feature:  “Kristen Hanna is a mother of two, mindfulness practitioner, and guide who specifically works with pregnant women and other moms. Her intention is to teach tangible self-regulating practices and share in transparent experiences across the mothering community that will help to create more peaceful, loving environments for babies and children as they grow. She believes that a self-aware mother grows compassionate kids. Through her work, she is striving to close the gap by providing more information as she learns alongside.” Discussion Highlights: The definition of mindful parenting Different parenting styles Additional Mindful parenting resources How mindful parenting affects children How mindful parenting affects parents The importance of community in child-rearing On My Radar: Adjourn Tea House : Adjourn Tea House is an artisanal loose leaf tea company that offers beautifully unique, superior quality, hand-blended teas that are sustainably sourced from around the world. Mothering Tea: Mothering Tea is a wellness-focused tea company based outside of Atlanta, Georgia, and aims to help moms reconnect with themselves by prioritizing self-love practices steeped in premium loose leaf teas.    Kristen’s Book Recommendation: Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Where to find Kristen : Instagram  Be Well, Sis Partners:  *Shop Athletic Greens for a free 1-year- supply of Vitamin D! *Start your Audible trial now!   Join the tribe on IG!  Support us on Patreon! Sign up for our newsletter.   Be Well, Sis. *Some of the links above are our affiliate partners. By shopping those links, we earn a modest commission that helps cover the cost of production.  If the links aren't working on your device- please visit www.thebewellsis.com/mindfulparenting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey Sis!  I've been gone for a few weeks resting, regrouping, and prepping for a dope new season!  This season we're exploring topics like cannabis as self-care, the power of traditional medicine modalities such as acupuncture, real body positivity, conscious parenting, sisterhood, the complexities of modern relationships, self-image, and so much more.  As always, I’ll share my struggles and triumphs as I navigate my own wellness journey  along with wellness finds in the On my radar segment.  This season, I'm also debuting a new book segment called Be Well Sis Reads where I’ll give you my 2 cents on a book and whether or not it’s a must-read.  Look- I may have been gone for a second- but I’ve been working tirelessly to bring you an even better experience! Looking forward to chatting with again with you soon! In the meantime, be kind to yourself and Be well, Sis.  *Start your Audible trial now!   Join the tribe on IG!  Sign up for our newsletter :)    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.

“You should only seek to impress two people- your eight-year-old self and your eighty-year-old self”. - Unknown   Guest Feature: Christina Rice is the founder of OmNoire-  a wellness social community for women of color dedicated to living well from the inside out. Their mission is to connect like-minded women through our events, retreats and online platform to cultivate strength, growth and positive manifestation in all areas of their lives. They believe that life truly begins through the interconnectivity of a healthy mind, body and spirit.    Discussion Highlights: How Christina transitioned from a career in Public Relations/Marketing to creating a thriving inclusive wellness community Strengthening Your Intuition Human Design and Aura Types Personalizing your own wellness journey How to face your fears  The questions to ask ourselves when we’re at an uncomfortable intersection How to challenge ourselves to go further than we think we’re capable of Christina’s Book Recommendations*:   The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho,  The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz,  The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trials, Transcendence, and Transformation by Sheri Salata   Where to find Christina : Website ,OmNoire Instagram, Christina’s Instagram  _____ Start your Audible trial now!   Join the tribe on IG!  Sign up for our newsletter!   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.

Apply to the From 9-5 to Consultant Accelerator Scholarship here! Guest Feature: This episode features a conversation with Naya the Creative, the Founder of House of Brand Therapy- a brand development agency and education space that focuses on creating profitable brands. Their educational materials (courses, accelerators, training, etc.) have been designed for Black women who’d like to build high-quality, one-of-a-kind brands but struggle with imposter syndrome.  In honor of Women’s History Month, Naya is providing scholarships to 100 Black women ready to create lives that are more aligned with their values.  The scholarship application closes on March 31, 2021.  Apply Here!!  Discussion Highlights: Naya’s journey to becoming a digital nomad Overcoming imposter syndrome Releasing self-doubt in order to achieve your fullest potential From 9-5 to Consultant Accelerator Scholarship (who, what, when, where, why) Naya’s  Book Recommendation*: The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz Where to find Naya : Website and Instagram Harvard Business Review Article on Imposter Syndrome _____ Start your Audible trial now!   Join the tribe on IG!  Sign up for our newsletter!   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.

Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do. - Brene Brown Guest Feature: Meghan Watson is a psychotherapist, writer, consultant, and content creator who is focused on helping you get connected to your best self. She specializes in helping people understand their emotions, and develop the necessary insights to grow into exactly who they want to be. She focuses primarily on emotion management, life transitions, relationship, and food/body image issues all through an anti-oppressive, radical self compassion and body liberation lens.  Discussion Highlights: How to cultivate self-love through self-compassion How self-forgiveness is a key component of self-love How to forgive ourselves for our pasts and release ourselves from self- judgment  Perfectionism and how that affects our self-love journey Socioemotional learning  On My Radar:  Scholarship for From 9-5 to Consultant Accelerator. In honor of Women’s history month- Naya the Creator is awarding scholarships to 100 Black women ready to change their lives. Apply here! The application closes on 3/31/2021- don’t miss out! Meghan’s Book Recommendation*: From Margin to Center by bell hooks Where to find Meghan: Website and Instagram  _____ Start your Audible trial now!   Join the tribe on IG!  Sign up for our newsletter!   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.

Happy Anniversary!!  March 6 marks the 1 year anniversary of the Be Well, Sis Podcast and I'm so grateful for each and every one of you! In this solo episode, I'm catching up with you and sharing some of the happenings in my life. I share: Reminders for physical wellbeing Tips for being productive while managing anxiety Reminders of why you should be proud of yourself How to keep showing up- even when you don't feel like it On my Radar: I am Everything by Beautiful Chorus; Hey Queen by Beautiful Chorus Beautiful Chorus on Spotify  Next week, I'll be back with a dope guest and conversation to share. In the meantime, be well Sis.  _______________ Join the tribe on IG!  Sign up for our newsletter  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going".  Guest Spotlight: Jade Kearney is a Mental Health Expert, Advocate, and Founder/CEO of She Matters, a new community designed to support and meet the mental health needs of Black women.    We discussed: Her journey to creating a mental health app while in graduate school at NYU Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Exposure Therapy Changing our language around mental health/wellness Confronting postpartum Depression and postpartum Anxiety The Spiritual Nature of Birth The importance of talking about the postpartum period  among Black women A change in perspective after living through trying experiences such as COVID Faith and Mental Illness  Black Unity Across the Diaspora On My Radar: Spoonful of Comfort: Gourmet soup for any occasion; love by the spoonful.  *Shout out to the Chatting Over Chowder podcast for introducing me to one of my new favorites! Jade's Book Recommendation:  Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Download SheMatters here; Follow them on Instagram! __________________________ *Start your Audible trial now!   Join the tribe on IG!  Sign up for our newsletter     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.

“Those who master money are free to serve others still mastered by it”. – Orrin Woodward Generally speaking, we rarely discuss the connection between our financial health its effect on our overall wellbeing. Today's episode addresses the very tangible link between the two.  Guest Feature: Jamila is not only the founder but also the host of the award-winning podcast called Journey to Launch. She teaches everyday people like teachers, working professionals, and busy parents how to eliminate debt, save more money and increase their net worth regardless of their income. Additionally, she is a wife, mom of three and first-generation immigrant from Jamaica raised in Brooklyn, NY. We discussed: Jamila's inspiring story on what led her on her journey to financial independence  How/where to start your journey to financial wellness How to set a firm foundation for your children Teaching your children about money What to do if your income has been affected by COVID On my Radar: Exhale -App for Emotional Wellbeing Song of the Day: Roll Some Mo by Lucky Daye Jamila's Book Recommendations:  The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet Atomic Habits by James Clear Where to connect with Jamila online: IG, website, podcast  ________________ *Start your Audible trial now!   Join the tribe on IG!  Sign up for our newsletter here.   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.

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."- Maya Angelou Today's guest is the embodiment of all of the above!  Guest Spotlight: Nakeisa Jackson is a certified life coach & mentor, registered nurse, speaker, author, blogger, and wellness advocate. While in college she received a diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). After receiving this news, she decided to get educated on the disease and seek out services. When she began her journey of healing, she noticed a major gap in the representation of women living with HIV. This led her on her first mission to educate women around the world via the internet, events, and coaching programs. We discussed: Being diagnosed with HIV as a young woman How to disclose chronic illness diagnoses with loved ones The power of community in our wellness How to channel your faith during challenging times R.E.A.C.H.- a tool to help those who have been recently diagnosed  navigate living with a chronic illness  On my radar:  Radiant Health Magazine: Radiant is a bi-annual print and digital health magazine for Black women. Their mission is to tell our own health stories and inspire Black women to live their healthiest, happiest, and most meaningful life. Each issue features content in health and wellness, fitness, healthy eating, beauty, style, body + mind, all wrapped up in one enticing title.  Song of the day: Bag Lady by Erykah Badu Nakeisa's book recommendations: Life After HIV: Removing the Mask by Nikki J Fear is a Liar by Daniel B. Lancaster  31 Prayers for Spiritual Wealth: A Biblically Based Prayer Strategy for Small Business Owners by Chanel E. Martin Where to find Nakeisa on the web: IG, website, and podcast ________ *Start your Audible trial now!   Join the tribe on IG!  Sign up for our newsletter :)    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.