Rooted with Yams

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello 2022, This Pandemic Reflection is me rambling about my desire to be assertive!

We built this reflection around a recent episode of The Women Evolve Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woman-evolve-with- -jakes-roberts/id1316294579?i=1000544323123 ). I talk about how I am trying to detach myself from the "someone is always watching" responsibility. Phewww Chileee! 

GyneShine: Aimaloghi!!!! This phenomenal woman is an advocate, a leader, a role model, and the epitome of a breath of fresh air! Follow her and her powerful work in advocacy, justice, and energy here -> https://linktr.ee/aimaloghi ; https://www.youtube.com/user/BettyB181 ; https://www.instagram.com/aeromochic/

Rooted Conversation: Two years pandemic deep and I have never loved this body more!

Question: Since the start of the end of the world (I mean the pandemic) have you spiraled into body comparing or body acceptance? Have you been feeling yourself more, or less?

Reflection Point: life man...

GyneShine: Monie Meals #Meals#Skates#Throws#shedoesitALL

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Welcome You!

Welcome Me!

Welcome All, Back to Rooted with Yams.

This is sort of like the "Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself" Episode; 

and I wish I could promise you that this is the last of this dramatic saga, but I can't. I will say, though, that I am rediscovering myself, my limits, and my strengths.

& Moving forward, I am challenging myself to be able to "rediscover" while remaining present and mobile. 

So, Hello & Welcome. New Episodes dropping soon!

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Rooted Conversation: First ten minutes is for my friend who is at the grocery store buying her first menstrual cup, and the rest is just me chatting about my time with my cup.

Reflection Point: Give a girl a compliment.

Gyne Shine: "At Your Best Podcast" a NEW PODCAST ON THE BLOCK!!!!

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*sorry one of the clips go cut and scrambled to the end, i'm sure you will notice it, but hopefully you get the main idea... I love my menstrual cup*

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In this Rooted Conversation, I am joined by our favorite co hosts & my girls for life, Andy & Abigail! We discuss what it means to be "a lady" in our minds, culturally, and politically. This episode was inspired by one of our favorite shows on Netflix "Bridgeton", especially Daphne's storyline. Our definition to being "a lady" was around: manners, respectability, and nurturing. Andrelle reminds us in our reflection point that we have all that we need Points of Reflection: 1. Do you regard your virginity as a prize? 2. Do you equate sex with virginity? 3. Does your worth lie in your purity? 4. What does being a lady mean to you? Our GyneShine goes to Abigail, star on Amazon Prime's NEWEST Academy Nominated Limited Series "THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD" WATCH NOW https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08XC43D8Z/ref=atv_dl_rdr?autoplay=1 Email: rootedwithyams@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rootedwithyams/ Andrelle @ https://www.instagram.com/andrellelashae/ Abigail @ https://www.instagram.com/achirigail/

Happy Holidays! In this episode I took some time to shout a hallelujah to my good God, for blessing my raggedy behind. Thank you all for your patience and I hope you enjoy this long-winded testimony... I'm the reason the pastor has to hold on to the microphone during Testimony Sunday! GyneShine goes to Edeliz and the "It's Personal (with Pants Optional)" Podcast> Tune in for "dialogue and discussion with others about topics relating to millennial struggles like mental health, un/employment and all things personal". I love this podcast so much, make sure to support and buy their merch. Links Below! https://www.instagram.com/ughpants/ https://pantsoptional.co/

Rooted Conversation: In this episode I talk about being in a creative dry season, and how I am personally (STILL) trying to overcome. Overall, I have learned that every aspect of my life contributes to the viscosity of my creative juices. Link to Evelyn From The Internet's Video which i referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dB6RF4yuM Gyne Shine: Bina Njikam; Owner of BinAthletics and her store is dropping soon, so get your coin ready sis! A vibrant, energetic, ray of sunshine- very deserving of this week's gyne shine. Filling out quarantine & lonely atmospheres with energy, laughter and fitness. > https://www.instagram.com/binathletics/ > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G7fGs4QE7I&feature=youtu.be SUBSCRIBE | LIKE | FOLLOW | RATE rootedwithyams@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/rootedwithyams/

Vaginal Odor: the truths, the facts, and the solution! This week I am interviewing the founder of pH-D Feminine Health. Deeannah started this to provide trustworthy health and wellness products to women who struggle with feminine health issues. FINALLY, affordable solutions for vaginal imbalance! On top of that being woman made, this is a woman-owned, women-run business... AND carrying the number-one reviewed bestselling product. I don't know what else to tell you, but get your life sis! Here's the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/pH-D-Feminine-Health-Support-Suppositories/dp/B01KGFXSLQ/ref=sr_1_4?crid=30HU3K3QKFV83&keywords=phd+boric+acid+suppositories&qid=1582097187&sprefix=phD+%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-4 For more information: https://www.phdfemininehealth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/phdfemininehealth/ Contact Yams: https://www.instagram.com/yams_andpotatoes/ or rootedwithyams@gmail.com PS. You are NOT listening to physicians. You are NOT listening to your gynecologist. You are NOT listening to medical advice. Talk to your PCP always and forever. SUBSCRIBE | SHARE | COMMENT

First Episode of the decade and I promise you're gonna want to re-listen at the end of the decade! ROOTED CONVERSATION Dr. Mary Claire Haver is the FOUNDER of the Galveston Diet and she sat down with me to tell us all we need to know about the diet. She brings us the facts and research behind (1) Fuel Refocusing (2) Intermittent Fasting & (3)Anti-Inflammation. Dr. Haver is the specialist we need to listen to as we map out our "WHY" for the new year and develop a deeper understanding of our bodies, our nutrition, and our quality of life. https://thegalvestondiet.teachable.com/p/the-galveston-diet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paxvT8NVghI REFLECTION POINT: Say it with me "B.A.B.Y.ST.E.P.S". We reflect on the importance of goal setting, but more importantly showing yourself grace, not expecting change all at once, and taking in day-by-day. Fellow podcaster/blogger Alieshia @alieshiaadventures on Instagram has incredible content to help us tap into our S.M.A.R.T Goals this season https://alieshiasadventures.com/index.php/2020/01/04/5-ways-to-create-smart-goals/ GYNESHINE: Dr. Haver created a whole diet as essentially a cure, that is now helping thousands of women, like who else would be this week's highlight!? An educated queen and specialist in women's health who understands that nutrition is the foundation to our health... I STAN "The Galveston Diet Is The First and Only Nutrition Based Wellness Program, Created By An OBGYN Physician, For Women In Midlife. Just Like Her." SUBSCRIBE | SHARE | RATE | COMMENT | REVIEW rootedwithyams@gmail.com IG: yams_andpotatoes

THE LAST EPISODE OF THE DECADE! Happy New Year everybody! In our "Rooted Conversation" we discuss the our motivation to reflect and its importance. In our "Reflection Point" I shout of Dr. Bradford's excellent guided questions to get us in the posture of reflection https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-for-black-girls/id1223803641?i=1000459946008 & our last "GyneShine" for the decade goes to Veronica, the founder of 'BecomingHer' and 'HerTalks' Follow her Instagram page @iambecomingher Thank y'all for all the support this year! I am looking forward to what 2020 has in store for all of us and the podcast! IG: yams_andpotatoes email: rootedwithyams@gmail.com SHARE | SUBSCRIBE | REVIEW

The score was Yamyo 5 & Nora 3! I hope you all enjoyed this casual sort of vibe. I love watching sister tags and Q&A's on YouTube, so let me know how y'all felt about this "bonus" episode... How can I imrove, did you love it, hate it ect... Leave some feedback because I am gonna do more stuff like this regardless, but I rather not burn your ears ya feel me. ANYWHO: Nora's IG @noramoney also: s/o if you know who's outro Nora quoted at the end, throooooooowwwwback! we used to love Jenna Marbles meeeeehhhn! like | share | rate | subscribe bother me on IG or email @yams_andpotatoes rootedwithyams@gmail.com

Well it has been a minute.. but hello again! This week's ROOTED CONVERSATION we are in talking about the battle between our jaws! It's so easy to get caught up in a moment or emotions, but going off at the mouth so easily limits our potential to blossom into the powerful in control women we are called to be. Our REFLECTION POINT comes from Dr. Carolyn Leaf's AMAZING BOOK about controlling our mind, thoughts and ability to learn. Our GYNESHINE is Chelsea (TÉA) and her new mixtape "ANYTHING GOES"! all I have to say is.... YOU NEED TO RUN AND GET IT! DO NOT WALK, DO NOT STRIDE, I NEED YOU TO GET YOUR LIFE & RUN! So proud of you friend! You motivate me to chase my dreams no matter what and to Trust God's perfect timing. Follow her on instagram @soundsfromtea. & Download NOW Talk to me on IG @yams_andpotatoes or email me at rootedwithyams@gmail.com BUHHHH-BYEEEEE

This episode is for the Aquarius Woman: detached, misunderstood, miss I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T and best believe we know what that means! Rooted Conversation: Elizabeth, our Zodiac Connoisseur, is our special guest & dearest friend and she helps us uncover how we can fully embrace and step into all of our aquariusness! Reflection Point: "Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations" -Dr. Jemison GyneSHINE: Oprah, Ellen, Jennifer, Shakira, Rosa Parks, Alicia, Kerry & many more Elizabeth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnI2flAxkt0&t=197s IG: @lizsmarttt References: https://zodianz.com/zodianz-aquarius/ https://astrologyanswers.com/article/how-to-be-successful-as-an-aquarius/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE6JrFptxgk & OF COURSE: SUBSCRIBE | SHARE | LIKE rootedwithyams@gmail.com yams_andpotatoes

Rooted Conversation: we discuss 10 TIPS to overcome issues with body image and physical insecurities https://centerforchange.com/battling-bodies-understanding-overcoming-negative-body-images/ https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/body-image-and-mental-health/body-image#13 Reflection Point: "Growth is produced through sacrifice. It requires that you release the comfort of your last phase and learn the distinctions of the new one." - Don't Settle for Safe x Sarah Jakes Roberts GynShine: MRS. GABRIELLE MONIQUE UNION WADE share, subscribe, connect & grow rootedwithyams@gmail.com @yams_andpotatoes

Don't be startled, we are all adults here. Just like curving your appetite, there are tricks and tips to curve sex; maybe for just this one time, or maybe you're taking the lifestyle approach like keto and you're in this for the long run. Whatever your reason or background, I believe we can all relate to at least one point mentioned in this week's Rooted Conversation! Reflection Point: Are you in control of your time? Or is time controlling you? GyneShine: YouTubers Grow with me & for podcast updates > IG rootedwithyams@gmail.com SHARE | LIKE | RATE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE *trigger warning: as we will be conversating about sex (sort of)*

Your favorite cohost/storyteller is back! This week's *ROOTED CONVERSATION* is all about the "hows" & "whens" of letting a friend go! Join Abigail and I, as we share our experiences and perspectives. In our *REFLECTION POINT* (54:22) Abigail reminds us that we can choose how the story of our day is written. Our *GYNESHINE* (57:00) is dedicated to all of us figuring it out; and also Dr. Christine Blasey Ford for her courage and voice. Connect with us: IG @achirigail & @yams_andpotatoes email: rootedwithyams@gmail.com

Abigail and I fell into this rant in the midst of our weekly 3+ hour phone call. We realized the significance and frequency of these occurrences in our lives, so decided it was worth making it to the podcast for all things womanhood. DUH! Trying F'boys, dudes, bums whatever you call 'em; we have all had our fair share of encounters. Join us for our unstructured rant. Follow us on Instagram: Abigail @achirigail Me @yams_andpotatoes Comedian @topnotchworldd who brought us this weeks news report/outro Be sure to LIKE & SHARE October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get screened, tested mammogrammed and alluvthat! If not you, take your momma, auntie, sister, granny, neighbor, pastor, teacher or partner! Once you done that, go ahead and catch up with all your other wellness exams! Don't Be Shy: rootedwithyams@gmail.com

During our *ROOTED CONVERSATION*, we discussed kindness as I am coming to understand it, and what it looks like to extend kindness to others. We learned that kindness is an action and it must come from a place of concern or empathy, and that's how we differentiate "kindness" with "niceness". http://www.becomingwhoyouare.net/the-true-meaning-of-kindness/ Our *REFLECTION POINT* features a clip from the "Africa in Us Podcast" episode of a Kenyan American digital storyteller (my absolute fave) Evelyn from the Internets!!!!!! {24:40} Highlighted in this weeks *GYNESHINE* segment are: Fafa and Samantha! Subscribe to their YouTube Channels to be blessed, snatched and awakened! {27:15} @SamanthaSpeaks & @FoundationsofFaith.

Happy September! I missed y'all in August, but we are back new and improved and under control! 1. "Rooted Conversation" featured the rebranding introduction to the podcast 2. "Reflection Point" "The Power of Being Thankful" x Joyce Meyer 3. "GyneShine" The Millennial Thoughts Podcast on instagram @millennialthoughtspod and on iTunes, Spotify & Google Play @MillennialThoughts email me rootedwithyams@gmail.com

So y'all know the first time I uploaded this, it was titled "Brand New Degree? This is for you!" However, it was deleted because I messed up (see last episode for details. So if you've already listened you know its my roommates and I going IN on all the tea about life after graduation! me: rootedwithyams@gmail.com Andrelle's insta: @andrellelashae Abigail's insta: @achirigail Kehinde insta: @kehindee_ {The Genius, Beautiful & Talented Blogger mentioned} We Single AAAAOOWWWW *cardiBvoice*

Serving and Writing can both be a major part of your self-discovery and purpose: Listen & find out how! This wraps up our series "Major Keys" to unlocking our womanhood. Email me any suggestions of what you'd like to cover next on the podcast. SHARE. RATE & LET ME KNOW YOU'RE GROWING rootedwithyams@gmail.com

Our third key to unlocking our womanhood is to, "take care of ourselves". In this episode I share four simple activities that I incorporate into my daily routine to ensure that my self is well cared for. I continue to apologize for my bootleg quality and sickly voice, and will continue to thank y'all for bearing with me... but don't sleep, the day will come when I get it together! Episodes Referenced: 1. The Friend Zone Podcast: I'm not sure the exact episode mentioned but I think it's this one https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friend-zone/id1031936205?mt=2&i=1000414212094 2. Woman Evolve Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/woman-evolve-with-sarah-jakes-roberts/id1316294579?mt=2 3. Rooted With Yams "Girlfriends" Episode https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-with-yams/id1337556485?mt=2&i=1000404870938 Let me know what y'all would like to discuss next: rootedwithyams@gmail.com SHARE & TagMe @yams_andpotatoes on IG!