Peaceful Loving Vibrant Podcast
By Anikia Nelson
Peaceful Loving Vibrant PodcastMar 02, 2024
Postpartum Triumphs & Navigating Divorce: Dr. Chowa’s Journey of Healing & Empowerment
Resources:
Dr. Chowa’s Concierge Medicine Practice: emcare2u.com/postpartum/
Contact Dr. Chowa: info@emcare2u.com and follow her on Instagram @emcare2u
Doula: Vanya Francis, Cherished Life Wellness - mycherishedlife.com/
Myleik and Mommas Community - myleikandmommas.com/
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Oooh Girl! Authentic Motherhood and Artistry with Madison King
Meditation as a tool for managing anxiety in pregnancy
Navigating the world as a Black stay at home mother
How motherhood has made her more conscious of the way she shows up in the world, particularly as she is raising a daughter
The balancing act of showing up as best self for child vs. losing self in motherhood
Meditation in managing unmet expectations - “I didn’t expect my life to look the way it does right now”
Carving out time and space for herself and how her partner supports her in that
The journey to confidently calling herself an artist
Healing from perfectionism
Motherhood as continuing education - growing her thinking in parenting philosophy; and
The challenges of parenting differently from how we were parented
Creating a community (virtual and in person) from scratch while crawling out of postpartum in the pandemic
Ritualizing self care practices
The episode ends with a couple of journal prompts or themes for your next meditation session - Who am I when I strip myself of the roles I play in my life? What titles am I afraid to take on and what is holding me back?
Where to find Madison:
Instagram: @mad_hattr (personal), @nature_guh (holistic outdoor adventures) and @vintag3mami (art and painting)
Resources:
How To Keep House While Drowning - www.strugglecare.com/book
Myleik and Mommas Community - myleikandmommas.com/
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Meditation and Mental Health with Raha Sabet, Ph.D
Find a therapist:
www.psychologytoday.com/us
providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/
Self Compassion resources with Dr. Kristin Neff - self-compassion.org/
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Mending from Miscarriage with Anjelica Malone
Resources:
Sol Midwifery and Wellness
Mending Invisible Wings: Healing from the Loss of Your Baby, by Mary Burgess with Shiloh Sophia McCloud
Aviva Romm- avivaromm.com/
The American Herbalist’s Guild- www.americanherbalistsguild.com/herbal_education
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Parenting in Alignment with Destini Ann
Pre-order Destini’s book, Very Intentional Parenting: Awakening the Empowered Parent Within on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
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Update: An Apology, Offering and Request
Myth Busters: Meditation and Relationships Period with Jhodi Webster
In this episode, my sister and I wind down over a couple glasses of our favorite vinho verde and chat about how meditation has impacted our relationships. Jhodi is a Ph.D. student at the University of Alabama in Birmingham and she started meditating in college. We talk about how meditation has helped her deepen her relationship with herself and how that has helped her add value to her relationships with others.
We chat about self compassion, toxic positivity, non-attachment (aparigraha), boundaries and that single life! We end with a 5 minute guided meditation on self compassion and self worth.
Resources from this Episode:- Electronic Meditation Resources:
- Yoga with Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
- Insight Timer meditation app: https://insighttimer.com/ This is the largest collection of FREE guided meditations and it includes a timer for you to meditate on your own.
- Liberate: Meditation app for Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)
- Liberate Meditation App in the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-meditation/id1451620569
- Liberate Meditation App on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zencompass.liberate&hl=en_US
- Liberate Meditation App in the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-meditation/id1451620569
- Yoga with Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
- Sangha Yoga in Seattle, WA. My home studio, which is now offering virtual classes on Zoom. Go to https://sanghaseattle.com to sign up.
- My yoga teacher at Sangha: Heather Falkin IG: @yogifalkin
- Open Path Collective - https://openpathcollective.org
- Therapy for Black Girls directory - https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com
- Therapy for Black Girls directory - https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com
- Relational Intelligence by Dr. Dharius Daniels - https://www.amazon.com/Relational-Intelligence-People-Skills-Purpose/dp/0310357829
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Making Mindfulness Work - The Corona Chronicles with Tonya Nelson
In this episode, I chat with my sister-in-law, Tonya, about balancing work and self care while working from home. Tonya talks about how her meditation practice helps her gain creative freedom, clarity and peace that makes her more effective at work. Meditation gave her a wellness outlet that doesn’t require her to leave her home - a major key in the COVID craziness we are all dealing with.
We chat about analysis paralysis, dealing with uncertainty, manifestations of stress in our physical bodies, chakras, pranayama, dealing with frustrations at work and meditation as a healing tool that leads to less need for substances and medications. We end with a 5 minute guided body scan that you can use at work to reset and refocus.
Resources from this Episode:- Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breath) with Yoga by Biola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln0wP9_0VZA
- Sangha Yoga in Seattle, WA. My home studio, which is now offering virtual classes on Zoom. Go to the MINDBODY app or https://sanghaseattle.com to sign up.
- My yoga teachers at Sangha: Heather Falkin IG: @yogifalkin and Sarah Hyde IG: @yogisarie
- Read about the chakras: https://www.amazon.com/Eastern-Body-Western-Mind-Psychology/dp/1587612259
- Yoga Nidra on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/chrisspatola/playlist/5717SM3tpAkXtxXwt19ibS?si=hrpdT4YASCK7aRtkmt4XuA
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Mindful Mama
Resources from this Episode:
- Sangha Yoga in Seattle, WA. My home studio, which is now offering virtual classes on Zoom. Go to https://sanghaseattle.com to sign up.
- My yoga teachers at Sangha:
- Heather Falkin IG: @yogifalkin
- Annabell Dumez-Matheson IG: @journeyyogi
- My favorite quote about motherhood is by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Her website is: https://drshefali.com
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Episode 4: BONUS - Ancient Technology for Meditation: Gems from Satcha Malas
In this episode, I share with you some gems I picked up at a great talk on malas by Sasha Korellis. I share my own experience with these prayer bead necklaces as well as some highlights from Sasha’s talk. I discuss beads, garlands and prayers, 108 Malas, the anatomy of a Satcha Mala and tantric malas. Listen to learn how you can use these ancient technologies in your own meditation practice.
At the end of the episode, I guide you through a 5 minute meditation meant to help you ground and trust that you are where you need to be with everything you need to thrive.
Resources and references from this episode:
- Modern Mystic Shop’s Sunday School series: https://modernmysticshop.com/blogs/news
- Satcha Malas by Sasha Korellis: http://satchamalas.com
- Satcha Malas on Instagram: @satchamalas
- Where I got my first mala: https://www.dharmashop.com
- Tantric Malas: http://satchamalas.com/shop/tantric-f8tzf
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Episode 3: Meditate to Liberate with Julio Rivera
On this episode, I interview Julio Rivera, the Afro-Latino founder of the Liberate meditation app for Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Julio shares so much about his personal journey in overcoming the fears associated with being an entrepreneur and confronting his own internalized oppression.
We discuss:
- Vulnerability as an essential part of Julio’s personal journey and his role in holding space for people of color;
- The role of his meditation practice in helping him acknowledge difficult emotions like fear and shame, and managing his inner critic;
- The connection between physical sensations (like muscle tension) and emotions, and how body scan meditations have helped him make that connection;
- Building a community of men who support each other in their meditation practices and provide a safe space for each other to share vulnerable emotions;
- Creating virtual safe spaces for people of color to heal through meditation and community;
- How meditation helps us develop a healthy relationship with our thoughts;
- Including our ancestors in our meditation practice; and more!
At the end of the episode, Julio leads us through a 10 minute body scan. This type of meditation is a powerful way to practice being present to the physical sensations happening in your body, and may help you identify areas where you are holding emotions in your physical body.
Resources from this episode:- Liberate Meditation website: https://liberatemeditation.com
- Liberate Meditation App in the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-meditation/id1451620569
- Liberate Meditation App on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zencompass.liberate&hl=en_US
- Liberate on Instagram: @liberatemeditation
- Guided Meditation - Unveiling Your Deepest Goodness with Pamela Ayo Yetunde on the Liberate Meditation App: https://liberate.app.link/liBgX2mwPW
- Liberate Meditation BIPOC Community on Facebook: Liberate Meditation BIPOC Community
- Email julio@liberatemeditation.com if you’d like to volunteer to help with the Liberate Meditation App
- Julio on Instagram: @julio.a.rivera
- New York Insight Meditation Center People of Color Sangha: https://www.nyimc.org/event/people-of-color-sangha/
- The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
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Episode 2: Accessible Enlightenment with Yoga by Biola
What is yoga and how is it related to meditation? In Episode 2, wellness influencer and yoga instructor, Abiola Akanni shares her meditation journey and how anyone, even YOU, can access enlightenment.
We discuss:
- How Abiola started meditating without even knowing she was meditating;
- Meditation as a tool for managing anxiety, alchemizing trauma, dealing with uncertainty, and retaining emotional stability despite challenging circumstances;
- How sit meditation differs from overthinking;
- Yoga and its connection to meditation;
- Making yoga accessible to and inclusive of everyone, including tips for yoga studio owners;
- Can Christians do yoga?
- Barriers and benefits of starting a yoga practice; and more!
At the end of the episode, Abiola guides us through a five minute breath meditation that is perfect for beginners. This meditation is designed to provide rest and relaxation to your physical body.
Resources from this Episode- Yoga by Biola: www.yogabybiola.com
- Yoga by Biola on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9W80oIe7cLOF_UYgDk7q6w
- Trap Vinyasa™: www.trapvinyasa.com
- Instagram: @trapvinyasa @yogabybiola
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Episode 1: The Power in the Pause with Dr. Michelle Bailey
What if you could choose how you respond in high stress situations? Learn how meditation can help you reclaim your power through building awareness. In this episode, I interview Dr. Michelle Bailey, a board certified pediatrician and integrative medicine specialist who helps women in medicine revive their energy and ease day-to-day stress.
We discuss:
- How meditation can help you prioritize self care;
- What mindfulness is and how mindfulness meditation differs from other practices;
- How to start meditating with mindfulness;
- The benefits and challenges (for yourself and others) of building a mindfulness practice;
- Myths about meditation and religion;
- How to build community to support your meditation practice, particularly as Black women;
- How to define the leading force in your life; and more!
At the end of the episode, Dr. Bailey guides us through a five minute meditation about finding calm amidst chaos.
Resources from this episode:
- Dr. Michelle Bailey:
- Triangle (North Carolina) Insight Meditation Community: https://triangleinsight.org/
- Insight Community of Washington DC: https://www.tarabrach.com/organizer/insight-meditation-community-of-washington/
- Insight Timer meditation app: https://insighttimer.com/
- Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com/
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Episode 0: Intro with Anikia Nelson, MD
Welcome to the Peaceful Loving Vibrant Podcast! I created this podcast to make meditation more accessible to people of color. On Episode 0, I introduce myself and share a bit about what you can look forward to on the podcast.
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