Fatherhood, a role that carries immense significance and impact on our lives. Yet, for many, the journey of fatherhood is shaped not only by the present but also by the wounds of the past. Today, we shine a light on a topic that often remains unspoken but affects countless individuals: healing from growing up without a father. Today's guest is the best father I know- my husband. Join this intimate conversation on healing, compassion, and unconditional love. Easy Ways to Support Be Well,Sis: Join...
Jun 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 91
Having conversations about race is uncomfortable. But for progress between individuals (and our communities) to happen, we need to be able to speak openly and honestly. Podcast hosts of The Kinswomen Yseult and Hannah use their own friendship and experiences from different racial backgrounds to offer guidance on navigating these layered conversations. Buy Real Friends Talk About Race: Bridging the Gaps Through Uncomfortable Conversations Introducing the Be Well, Sis book club!- Join here! Easy W...
Jun 07, 2023•44 min•Ep. 90
Nearly a quarter of Black women between 18 and 30 have fibroids compared to about 6% of white women, according to some national estimates. By age 35, that number increases to 60%. Black women are also two to three times more likely to have recurring fibroids or suffer from complications. Today's guest is Dr. Candice Nicole. She is an award-winning associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, where she studies sexual wellness and liberation. She also hosts F*ck the ...
May 23, 2023•50 min•Ep. 89
This conversation is one that I manifested even before I launched Be Well, Sis! Rachel Cargle is a writer, entrepreneur, philanthropic innovator, and founder of The Loveland Foundation, Inc., founded in 2018, which offers free access to mental health care through the Therapy Fund for Black women and girls. Rachel Cargle’s A RENAISSANCE OF OUR OWN: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining is a crucial addition to the antiracist conversation and comes from a place of deep personal discovery. There ...
May 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 88
It's still Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of that, I'm featuring a cross-over episode with the Black Girl Burnout Podcast hosted by Kelley Bonner. The article mentioned: click here to read ! Easy Ways to Support Be Well,Sis: Join us on Instagram ! Leave us a 5🌟 rating + review Share an episode with a friend or 2 ;) Subscribe to our free newsletter Leave us a voice note :) Become a Patron on Patreon ! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens – Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quali...
May 12, 2023•26 min•Ep. 87
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and to celebrate, we're featuring a cross-over series with one of my favorite podcasts- Black Girl Burnout. For the next few episodes, I'm in the guest seat, and you'll learn a bit more about my experience with burnout, how burnout impacts you physically, and more. Tune in to the Black Girl Burnout podcast on all streaming platforms! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens – Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs BetterHel...
May 02, 2023•20 min•Ep. 86
Are you living your ideal life? This week's episode features author, artist, and activist, Junauda Petrus- Nasah. As we discuss her latest book- CAN WE PLEASE GIVE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE GRANDMOTHERS? , we delve into what it means to reimagine a better, more positive future. Based on her viral poem after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014, Petrus inspires readers to imagine a radically positive future where police aren’t in charge of public safety and community wel...
Apr 21, 2023•47 min•Ep. 85
In honor of Stress Awareness Month, we're discussing all things stress management. Join us as we explore coping with stressors, the importance of (and the difference between) self-care and aftercare, and practical tips for implementing these strategies into your daily life. We'll also talk about the consequences of poor stress management and the benefits of building resilience. Tune in to learn how to beat stress and prioritize your mental health and well-being. Mentioned in today's episode: Cod...
Apr 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 84
When we're emotionally well, we tend to have better relationships, better work performance, and better physical health. We're more resilient to stress, and we can handle difficult situations with greater ease . G uest Spotlight: Ashley Williams is the founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Clymb , an emotional wellness software for school-age children. She is the 2022 Culture Builder of the Year for Baltimore, which honors her work to make children’s happiness a policy priority. Ashley’s publish...
Mar 21, 2023•56 min•Ep. 83
ADHD is not a male disorder, but men and boys are diagnosed far more commonly than women and girls. Let's talk about it. Articles about ADHD in women: Why ADHD in Women is Routinely Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Treated Inadequately ADHD in Women Guest Feature: Taylor turned being bad at self-care—and being firmly convinced of every human’s potential—into a career. She’s the founder of media company Inner Workout , and the author of a book by the same name. Recently named one of Fortune’s 10 Inno...
Mar 15, 2023•46 min•Ep. 82
If we're lucky, aging is inevitable- let's do it with grace. Guest Feature: Lana Kerr is the CEO of Lumisque Skincare, home of CO2LiftV Carboxy Gel, the first and only natural and non-invasive method for skin regeneration that uses carbon dioxide to hydrate and re-oxygenate the skin, creating hydration and firmness and lift. Her work has revolutionized the way doctors, ranging from dermatologists to gynecologists, treat their patients and has received recognition from celebrities such as Chrissy...
Mar 07, 2023•38 min•Ep. 81
This episode concludes our BHM series and highlights the different types of rest and their importance. Guest Feature: Tanya Christian is a home expert at CR who reports on sleep staples to help consumers make informed decisions. Where to find Tanya: Website , Instagram , Twitter Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens – Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs BetterHelp : Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bewellsis Let’s Get Checked : If you want ...
Mar 02, 2023•36 min•Ep. 80
Discover how Women of Color podcasters and audio creators are shaping how we create and consume podcasts. Hosted by WOC Podcasters founder, Danielle Desir Corbett, learn how these powerhouses got started, ways they’ve overcome challenges, seized opportunities, and their best advice for making it in the podcasting industry. Hear from award-winning podcast hosts and producers, app developers, award show hosts, community organizers, podcast network CEOs, and more. Get updates about new episodes by ...
Feb 24, 2023•1 min•Ep. 79
Guest Feature: Jamila Dawson, LMFT is a sex therapist and speaker. She supports Black people and other POC to manage trauma and thrive despite racial battle fatigue. Jamila has been a sex educator since 2005 and has practiced psychotherapy since 2015. She is the founder and owner of the psychotherapy practice Fire & Flow Therapy. She presents clinical trainings grounded in social justice to mental health organizations and teaches classes on kink/BDSM, ethical non-monogamy, navigating trauma,...
Feb 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 78
February is here and it's Black History Month! This year, we're doing things a little differently on the Be Well, Sis podcast. We want to honor our ancestors in a unique way - by taking care of ourselves. We'll be exploring how we can use these qualities to create a life that's more fulfilling and meaningful, not just for ourselves, but for those around us as well. Be sure to tune in every Tuesday for new and insightful episodes featuring brilliant women invested in our collective healing and gr...
Feb 07, 2023•46 min•Ep. 77
Variation in depression symptoms could translate to underdiagnosis and missed care- see article here . **TRIGGER WARNING**: Mentions of SI and other difficult topics RESOURCES BLACK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES 55 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens – Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/be...
Jan 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 76
Happy New Year!!! Join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and content. Join our group-chat on the Geneva app ! From book discussions to wellness practitioner recommendations, and more- let's help keep each other on track to achieve our goals! Join here ! Guest Feature: Petra Vega (She/Ella) is the Founder and Liberatory Leadership Coach of Create More Possibilities. She is also a Facilitator, Radical Social Worker and Emergent Strategist. Petra’s background includes over a decade of experience...
Jan 17, 2023•45 min•Ep. 75
This episode brings us to the end of the holiday bonus series as well as the end of the year! In this episode, Brittny and I discuss end-of-year rituals and the ways we plan on being better to ourselves next year. Don't forget to follow Brittny on IG as well as to shop RVL Wellness Co . Thanks for an incredible year- looking forward to growing with you in 2023! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 01, 2023•37 min•Ep. 74
BE WELL SIS IS NOW ON PATREON !!!! Become a patron for exclusive bonus content! Patreon.com/bewellsis Guest Feature Shanita Hubbard has been published in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, The Guardian, Pitchfork, ESSENCE, and a host of other publications. She is also the author of the bestselling book RIDE OR DIE: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women. In this book, she interrogates the notion of the “ride or die chick”—a Black woman who holds down her family and communit...
Dec 20, 2022•43 min•Ep. 73
We're back with Part 3 of the Holiday Bonus Series! Brittany, of RVL Wellness Co , and I discuss 'cuffing season' and dealing with loneliness during this time of year. Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens – Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. Visit athelticgreens.com/bewellsis 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 ...
Dec 16, 2022•19 min•Ep. 72
Let’s face it- the holidays can be triggering AF. Join us every Friday for a holiday miniseries to help you navigate all the holiday feels. For the month of December, I’m joined by Brittny of RVL Wellness Co , Founder of a self-care-inspired puzzle company, as we discuss navigating complicated family dynamics, managing expectations, loneliness, relationships, and the anxiousness that tends to be exacerbated during this time of year. In this episode, we discuss managing expectations of not only t...
Dec 09, 2022•23 min•Ep. 71
Today’s episode features the Owner of one of my favorite Candle companies- Natural Annie’s Essentials. Today, Annie and I discuss how the birth of her child with spina bifia and hydrocephalus led her to create this company and the ins and outs of running a true family business. If you aren’t familiar with Natural Annie- please get familiar! You’ll thank yourself later. Follow Natural Annie's Essentials on IG ! Shop Natural Annie's Essentials Here! Be Well, Sis Partners: Athletic Greens – Redeem ...
Dec 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 70
Let’s face it- the holidays can be triggering AF. For the month of December, every Friday I’m joined by Brittny of RVL Wellness Co as we discuss navigating complicated family dynamics, managing expectations, loneliness, relationships, and the anxiousness that tends to be exacerbated during this time of year. This discusses how to navigate estranged family relationships; we both share the impact of the relationships with our fathers and how to deal with feelings of anger, sadness, and loss during...
Dec 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 69
It’s the holiday season- a time for good food, good friends, family, and overall enjoyment. But that isn’t always the case. It can also be a time that triggers the not so good feelings– grief, loneliness, comparison, and overall sadness. So, I tapped my friend- Brittny Horne of RVL wellness to join me and chat all things mental and emotional health around the holidays. We’ve created a holiday miniseries just for you to help you navigate all the holiday feels. Join us every Friday in December for...
Nov 29, 2022•47 sec•Ep. 68
* My apologies for the mic issues 😩; Still a great conversation nonetheless with Lindsay Wynn- cofounder of Momotaro Apotheca. Momotaro Apotheca is a certified organic and cruelty-free vulvovaginal care line that supports your body’s natural ability to heal. Their proactive plant-based products work gently yet effectively to systematically address symptoms associated with common vulvovaginal issues stemming from infection and general irritation without interfering with pH balance, hormones, phe...
Nov 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 67
Guest Spotlight Efia is a Mindset + Manifestation Coach, content creator + podcast host of The Manifest Edit. Her mission is centered around empowering ambitious women to stop playing small, confidently manifest their desires, and create extraordinary lives. Nothing charges her more than empowering people to step into their greatness, which is something I know to be true of your work also. After being orphaned at 14 she desperately wanted to live a normal life but the older she got she realized ...
Sep 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 66
“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 o...
Aug 10, 2022•44 min•Ep. 65
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...
Aug 02, 2022•51 min•Ep. 64
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, S...
Jul 26, 2022•51 min•Ep. 63
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 Entr...
Jul 20, 2022•36 min•Ep. 62
