Summary: In this deeply personal bonus episode, I open up about my mental health journey during pregnancy. I candidly discuss the onset of depression, the symptoms I experienced, and the strategies that helped me navigate through this challenging period. Emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help, I also highlight the invaluable support from friends and family. This episode serves as a reminder that you're not alone, and reaching out can make all the difference. Key Takeaways: Recog...
Jun 05, 2025•10 min
As Season 5 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to express deep gratitude. This season has been a reflection of growth, grit, and grace. Through unexpected challenges and new opportunities, I’ve remained anchored in the mission of making wellness more soulful, accessible, and lifelong. Thank you for walking with me. Highlights: Deep gratitude for your consistent support, engagement, and reviews, these reviews are the most powerful way to grow this podcast community Honest reflections on person...
May 15, 2025•14 min
EP. 40 – Inspiration and Coffee: Losing and Finding Yourself in Motherhood (with Charity) Theme: Resilience, Identity, Motherhood Quote: "Sometimes, losing yourself is the first step to finding a stronger, more authentic you." — Charity Summary: In this heartfelt Inspiration and Coffee episode, I sit down with Charity (@charityinvests) for an intimate chat about the emotional journey of identity in motherhood. We talk candidly about how marriage and parenting can reshape who you are, and the pro...
Apr 04, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Episode 39: Resilence - The Community You Need Theme: Resilience Quote: "Resilience isn't built in isolation; it's nurtured through the strength of our community." Summary: In this episode, Africa O. delves into the profound impact of community on personal resilience. She shares personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing how surrounding oneself with supportive individuals can fortify one's ability to navigate life's challenges. The discussion underscores the idea that resilience is not just an...
Mar 18, 2025•32 min•Season 5Ep. 39
Theme: Resilience Quote: "You lose yourself in the things you love. You find yourself there, too." Summary: In this episode of A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom , we explore the emotional and transformative journey of self-discovery in motherhood. Drawing from personal reflection and shared experience, we unpack the duality many moms face: the fear of losing oneself and the unexpected beauty of finding a deeper identity through the very role that feels all-consuming. This is a grounding, honest conversatio...
Feb 18, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 38
This month on A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom podcast, we’ve been exploring the theme of change. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience navigating postpartum chaos—how implementing parenting decisions was often challenged and how that impacted my mental wellness. Through this, I learned the power of boundaries and their essential role in protecting my peace. Let me be clear—this journey was not easy. I experienced moments of doubt, frustration, and overwhelm. But in embracing boundaries, I f...
Feb 15, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 37
This month on A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom podcast, we’ve been exploring the theme of faith. In this final episode of the series, I’m sharing my personal journey through family planning, infertility, and how faith and wellness helped me navigate the uncertainty. Let me be clear—this journey was far from perfect. I experienced moments of sadness, doubt, and frustration. But through it all, faith helped me find peace, trust, and resilience in the process. Theme: Faith Quote: "I also believe that God has...
Jan 31, 2025•35 min•Season 5Ep. 36
Theme: Faith Quote: "Wellness became a tool not just for surviving, but for thriving, anchoring me when everything else felt uncertain." Episode Highlights: Faith as a cornerstone. How faith and wellness helped me navigate job loss, career uncertainty, and family planning. Turning Adversity into Strength. The life lessons I gained from losing both parents young, facing infertility, and enduring challenges that shaped my resilience. Wellness as a Tool for Healing. The fitness, nutrition, and mind...
Jan 30, 2025•32 min•Season 5Ep. 35
Episode 34: Trust the Process – Family Planning and Trusting the Process Welcome to another episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom! I'm your host, Africa O., a holistic wellness coach here to empower busy moms to embrace mental wellness through simple, effective routines. Today, I’m excited to share part two of my motherhood journey, guided by one of my favorite quotes and wellness practices! Theme: Faith Quote: "Trust the process. There is beauty in the unknown." Episode Highlights: Reflection on Mo...
Jan 29, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Episode 33: Faith in the Unexpected Welcome to another episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom. I'm your host, Africa O., holistic wellness coach, here to empower busy moms to prioritize mental wellness and exercise for a fulfilling life. In this episode, I’m sharing my journey through family planning and how faith sustained me during an unexpected chapter of motherhood. Theme: Faith - I chose faith because it focuses on the ways our wellness journeys are often intertwined with life’s unexpected turns...
Jan 15, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 33
Season 4 Wrap Up! Episode 33: Season 4 Wrap-Up In this heartfelt episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom, Africa reflects on Season 4, a season that brought personal challenges, growth, and a renewed dedication to health and wellness. Africa also expresses gratitude to the LiveAfricaO community. Everyone's support is appreciated and does not go unnoticed! Highlights: The A Soulful Mom's Wisdom Podcast seasons consist of 2 months with 2 different themes: Season 4 consisted of “Empowering Through Fitnes...
Nov 15, 2024•10 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Episode 32: Nutrition for Vitality - Reflecting on Fitness & Nutrition for Holistic Wellness Welcome to A Soulful Mom's Wisdom ! I’m Africa O., holistic wellness coach, here to wrap up Season 4 by exploring how fitness and nutrition together shape wellness in body and mind. Opening Reflection In this episode, I reflect on how fitness and nutrition have been transformative in my journey, impacting not only my physical well-being but my mental clarity, energy, and ability to show up as a mothe...
Oct 29, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Episode #31: Nutrition for Vitality - A Guide to Wellness for the Season Welcome to another episode of "A Soulful Mom's Wisdom." I'm your host, Africa O., holistic wellness coach here to empower busy moms to embrace mental wellness through simple, effective routines. Today, we're diving into the theme of "Nutrition for Vitality." Special Announcements This season brings fresh wellness resources, including the Building Lifelong Wellness Habits webinar. Sign up via my IG bio @liveafricao for a cha...
Oct 27, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Episode 30: Nutrition for Vitality! Welcome to A Soulful Mom's Wisdom ! I'm Africa O., your holistic wellness coach, here to close out Season 4 with our theme, Nutrition for Vitality . This month, we’ll explore how nutrition fuels not only our bodies but also our minds and emotions. Special Announcements Webinar : Join Building Lifelong Wellness Habits ! Sign up via my IG bio @liveafricao to learn lasting strategies for wellness—and be entered for a free 30-minute session! Subscribe for updates ...
Oct 09, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Episode 29: Nutrition for Vitality & Breaking Free from Unhealthy Habits Welcome to A Soulful Mom's Wisdom ! I'm Africa O., your holistic wellness coach, excited to wrap up Season 4 with insights into creating a life full of vitality. Special Announcements Webinar : Join Building Lifelong Wellness Habits to inspire your holistic mindset. Register via the Dot Card in my IG bio @liveafricao for a chance to win a free coaching session! Subscribe at liveafricao.com for more updates. Quote of the...
Oct 05, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Welcome to Episode 28 of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom ! This month, we’re doing something special for YOU, our valued listener, in our 'Inspiration and Coffee' segment. We’ll focus on mental health breaks, and I’ll introduce you to my favorite coffee break routines—perfect for recharging your mind and body. Special Announcements: Free Webinar: Building Lifelong Wellness Habits This introductory course will help you prioritize your holistic wellness mindset—focusing on mental, physical, and emotional w...
Sep 24, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Episode #27: Finding Freedom in Fitness & Hair: A Personal Journey In this episode of "A Soulful Mom's Wisdom," Africa shares her personal journey of balancing fitness and hair care as a Black woman. Reflecting on her early college days, she opens up about the challenges she faced in maintaining her hair while pursuing a consistent workout routine. Africa discusses how traditional hair care routines like perms, blow-drying, and straightening became unsustainable, pushing her to make the swit...
Sep 17, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Episode #26: Empowering Through Fitness - Uncovering the Truth Behind Body Goals Welcome to another episode of A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom! This is episode 26, and we're diving into empowering through fitness and uncovering the truth behind body goals. Special Announcements/Promotions: We are in a new season, season 4! I have some exciting freebies coming up that will help reset your mindset and empower you to make healthier choices for your well-being. Free workout video featuring some of my favorit...
Sep 11, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Episode Summary: Welcome to another inspiring episode of A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom! We’re kicking off Season 4 with a focus on empowerment through fitness and wellness. In this episode, Africa O. dives deep into the importance of staying true to your core values and how movement plays a pivotal role in mental and physical well-being. From childhood memories of dance to the present-day joy of running, Africa shares her personal journey of how staying connected to her values enriches her life. Specia...
Sep 06, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Episode 24: Season 3 Wrap-Up In this episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom, Africa concludes Season 3 with a reflective discussion on the importance of boundaries and mental health for mothers. Highlights: Guest Insights: Recap of the valuable insights shared by special guests, Monique Landrum, owner of Manning Coffee, on setting and maintaining boundaries. Research Study: Africa discusses a study from the National Institute of Health on the physiological and psychological challenges mothers face, e...
Jul 17, 2024•5 min
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Jul 11, 2024•3 min
Episode #24: Inspiration and Coffee - Setting Boundaries and Honoring Roots with Monique Landrum Well, just like that, "A Soulful Mom's Wisdom" has finished another season. Hooray! Thank you to everyone who tunes in to listen, especially those who've been rocking with me since Day 1! I see you! I also appreciate the support that so many of you pour into the LiveAfricaO community and its newest entity, the podcast "A Soulful Mom's Wisdom." For those of you who are new here, LiveAfricaO is my well...
Jul 02, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, Africa O. discusses the importance of setting boundaries to foster personal growth and well-being. Despite battling a cold, Africa shares her recent experiences and insights into how establishing clear boundaries has positively impacted her life. From compliments that touched her heart to curating her social media feed, Africa delves into how intentional choices contribute to mental and emotional health. She also highlights the significance of family t...
Jun 20, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Welcome to another episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom ! This month, we're delving into the vital theme of Boundaries . In this episode, Africa O. shares her personal insights and practical tips on setting boundaries around food for herself and her family to meet and sustain their nutrition goals. Theme for the Month: Boundaries Definition : Boundaries are the lines and limits you create between yourself and other people. They allow you to define what is acceptable and healthy for you in your rela...
Jun 11, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Welcome to another heartwarming and insightful episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom ! This month, we're diving deep into a crucial theme for all mothers: Boundaries . In this episode, Africa O. explores the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries to protect our mental and emotional well-being. Episode Highlights: Life Changing Quotes: We hear a quote by Esther Boykins about implementing boundaries to protect and honor our time. Understanding Boundaries : Africa defines boundaries using ins...
Jun 05, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Welcome to a special milestone episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom ! This episode is part of our monthly special segment, Monthly Dose of Inspiration and Coffee , and we are thrilled to celebrate our 20th episode with you. Episode Highlights: Top 5 Listener Favorite Quotes : We've gathered feedback from our listeners and compiled a list of your favorite quotes. In this episode, Africa O. shares these top 5 quotes and dives deeper into why they are so meaningful to her on her wellness journey. Insp...
Jun 02, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In Episode 19 of "A Soulful Mom's Wisdom," Africa O welcomes listeners to another exciting installment of her podcast, celebrating the journey as they approach Episode 20. She reiterates the essence of her holistic wellness space, LiveAfricaO, aimed at supporting mothers in prioritizing mental well-being. Embracing the theme of building a supportive community, Africa delves into Brene Brown's powerful definition of connection, resonating deeply with her values. She reflects on her own mom tribe,...
May 14, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 19
In this episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom, Africa O delves into the importance of building a supportive community as a mother. Episode 18 marks a significant milestone, highlighting Africa's commitment to her passion and the journey of podcasting. With a theme focused on nurturing a supportive community, Africa shares insights into the African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child," emphasizing the profound impact of real support in motherhood. Drawing from personal experiences, she refl...
May 07, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Welcome to Episode 17 of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom . In this exciting installment, we delve into the theme of rejection and its relevance to prioritizing mental well-being, particularly in the realm of motherhood. But first, let's explore the theme for this month: building a supportive community. Defined as a feeling of fellowship resulting from shared attitudes, interests, and goals, community forms the cornerstone of our discussions. Our quote of the week, "man's rejection is God's redirection," ...
Apr 30, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 17
As we close another incredible season of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom, I'm filled with gratitude and awe. This journey of sharing my passions with the world has been nothing short of transformative. It's a realization of dreams long nurtured and finally brought to fruition. For years, I let the idea of this podcast linger in the back of my mind, but it wasn't until I took that leap of faith and embraced action that I truly understood its power. Walking in my purpose, sharing wisdom, and fostering comm...
Apr 26, 2024•7 min
