The Journey | A Self Care Podcast

Self care is self knowledge, self care is not selfish, self care is community care. I've learned so many things on my Journey creating this podcast and today I want to share of the biggest ah-ha moments I've had in season 3! Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

What is the difference between equality and equity? Today I'm chatting with Dr. Nicole Charles about embodying equity in our personal and professional lives. In this episode, we talk about how to continue (or pick back up) anti-oppression and anti-racist work, how we can use our learning and unlearning, and how to take an active role in dismantling oppression and racism in our world. Connect with Dr. Nicole Charles on Instagram and check out her course Embodying Equity Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

How do you ethically exist in a capitalistic society? How do you resist a system that promises to sell us the solution to our loneliness, burnout, and sadness? Today I'm chatting with Mao Beckett about how capitalism promises to validate us but ultimately fails on that promise. We discuss how to navigate and thoughtfully exist in this system, no off-grid living necessary! Check out Mao on her podcast, Hold Up, Wait a Minute! connect on Instagram and her practice Reset & Resilient Wellness Resources for this episode: James Welsh The Fake Wealth Industry on YouTube Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Have you ever felt unwell but couldn't figure out why? Wellness is something we often think of in terms of our physical body and we don't make the connection between our emotions and their effects on the physical body. In today's conversation, Amy Ruth shares the connection between our emotions and the body and how to identify when unprocessed emotions are making us feel unwell. Amy Ruth is a spiritual mentor, certified Soul Coach®, and Reiki Master. Amy helps individuals release limiting beliefs and negative mindsets that may be preventing them from reaching their full potential. Her approach focuses on realigning clients with their true essence and guiding them toward a more fulfilling life. Connect with Amy Ruth on Instagram here Work with Amy Ruth here Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Many of us dream of leaving our 9-5 jobs and pursuing our passions by starting our own businesses. However, taking that leap can be scary and overwhelming. That's where Michele Dickinson comes in. Michele is a business mentor and life coach, and someone who has successfully transitioned from corporate life to running her own business. In this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of starting a small business, how to identify your passions and purpose, and the importance of aligning your business with your values. Michele also offers practical tips for those who are considering making the leap to entrepreneurship and how to navigate the ups and downs of running your own business. Connect with Michele on Instagram here Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Many of us have been conditioned to believe that our weight is the most important factor in determining our health and self-worth. But what if we could shift our focus away from weight and towards other, more holistic measures of well-being? In this episode, Samantha shares her own journey towards de-centering weight from releasing the BMI to intuitive eating. Samantha Nagel is an INHC certified health coach and podcast host of Empowered Spirituality. Work with Samantha Here Listen to Empowered Spirituality Here Connect with Samantha on Instagram Here Check out more about debunking the BMI: Maintenance Phase Podcast The Body Mass Index https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-body-mass-index/id1535408667?i=1000530850955 Aubrey Gorden on I Weigh with Jameela Jamil: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aubrey-gordon-yrfatfriend/id1498855031?i=1000499526010 Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

What do the stars have to say about the coming year? Crystal B breaks down the astrological forecast for 2023 and shares how we can use this information in our self care journey. That's a wrap on season 2 of The Journey. I'll be back in your ears mid-February 2023, take care of yourself in the mean time (you're worth it!) I'm wishing you a restful new year! -Kelly Find Crystal's full 2023 guide here Check out Crystal B on Instagram and learn more at her Website Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Winter can be a tough season, especially if you suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Today I'm sharing my journey with SAD and bringing you self care tips that will help you embrace this season and move through it with more ease. Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

I'm a little under the weather this week so I've dug into the archives to bring you a conversation I really needed to revisit. Holiday shopping season is in full swing and that can mean spending gets a little out of control. That makes this the perfect time to dust off our financial self care knowledge and remind ourselves of our goals. Original Show Notes: In this episode I sit down with financial planner and best selling author Canna Campbell (Sugar Mamma TV on YouTube) to chat about taking care of yourself financially! We talk about budgeting, saving and investing. Plus Canna talks about the connection between money and emotions and how to responsibly budget for self care. Check out Canna on YouTube and Instagram! Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Today Mao and I are unpacking Moon Juice and how modern wellness brands use cultural appropriation to sell us a happier, healthier lifestyle. And we circle back to the origins wellness has in snake oil and the medicine shows of the 1880's and how the tactics brands use to sell us wellness hasn't changed much. We also talk about self care as a radical act and how self care is ultimately about community care, $60 supplements not required! Check out Mao on The Millennial Therapists Podcast , her Instagram and her practice Reset & Resilient Wellness Resources for this episode: Unpacking the Wellness Industry's Whitewashing Problem Snake Oil Episode of Maintenance Phase Podcast Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Wellness is a trillion dollar industry today, but have you ever wondered about the origins of our modern day wellness? Buckle up because today I tell Mao how wellness started out with medicine shows and snake oil in the 1800's (no snakes were harmed)! And then Mao tells me how modern wellness has become "goop-ified" in the image of Gwyneth Paltrow. And spoiler alert, it's not so far from the snake oil origins! Come back for part 2 where we unpack Moon Juice and how modern wellness is still using cultural appropriation to sell us health. Check out Mao on The Millennial Therapists Podcast , her Instagram and her practice Reset & Resilient Wellness Resources for this episode: Unpacking the Wellness Industry's Whitewashing Problem Snake Oil Episode of Maintenance Phase Podcast Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Self care is a word we hear a lot these days but have you ever wondered where the term originated? Does self care have it's origins in beauty marketing or is there a deeper, richer history to uncover? Today I'm giving you a brief history of the concept of self care, from the medical world to The Black Panthers, to the wellness craze of the 80's to the 2016 election, self care has had a wild ride! This episode was sponsored by DIME Beauty. Check out their offerings here and use code: journey20 at checkout for 20% off your cart! Resources for Self Care History The History of Self Care by Aisha Harris The Powerful History of Self Care and How to Honor it Today by Olivia Groves Google Trends "Self Care" History of Radical Black Self Care When Wellness Was Weird Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Beauty products are the gateway for many of us into deeper self care, but with so much misinformation, fear mongering and eco-washing out there, how can we feel confident in the purchases we are making? Science has the answers! Whenever I'm in doubt about science claims around my beauty products I turn to Michelle! Michelle Wong is a chemistry PhD and science communicator who you might know under the name Lab Muffin Beauty Science. In this episode I ask Michelle about some of the biggest myths surrounding sunscreen, what does "reef safe" even mean and are those sustainable marketing claims really all they seem? Follow Michelle on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Read her Blog here. Listen to the Amazing Jen on The Ecowell Podcast Critical Thinking Coursera courses More science-y sunscreen fun with Michelle The Sunscreen e-Summit This episode was sponsored by DIME Beauty. Check out their offerings here and use code: journey20 at checkout for 20% off your cart! Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Sometimes elaborate, ritual self care can feel really out of reach when our energy levels are low. Today I'm sharing my low energy self care practices when an elaborate routine feels overwhelming and I'm talking about why self care won't always look the same for everyone. Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

This show is about going beyond beauty products but it was born from a love of skincare! My passion for skincare is really what opened the door to deeper self care and through skincare I've learned so many important life lessons. Someone who inspired me to think about skincare from a more soulful level was Jude Chao, the blogger behind Fifty Shades of Snail (and season 1 episode 13 guest!). Today I'm so honored to chat with Jude about how skincare has impacted our lives on a deeper level. Check out Jude's Blog and follow her on Instagram Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

My journey to loving the skin I'm in hasn't always been easy. My skincare hobby helped me deeply understand myself but it's also brought up difficult feelings I need to sit with in order to really love and be comfortable in the skin I'm in. Today I want to share where I'm at so far in loving this skin. Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Today I'm sharing where I went, what I did and what I learned on my solo trip to Greece! Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

RSVP to the live stream Q&A here https://lu.ma/iatqubik Jonathan will be moderating your questions for me about YouTube, being a creator, mental health and self care! The live event is happening July 14th at 5pm EDT/2pm PDT Watch this interview on YouTube Check out more interviews Jonathan has done with creators on The Videocraft Show Presented by Video Husky Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Today I'm chatting with the astrologer Crystal B to learn how we can use the stars and planets to learn more about ourselves and our life path. Crystal shares her astrological wisdom on why you should move beyond just your sun sign, why you should read your rising (ascending) sign horoscope first and how you can gain emotional insight by reading for your moon. Crystal also shares her predictions for the coming months and how we can use this information as a planning tool for the rest of 2022! Check out Crystal B on Instgram and learn more at her Website Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!

Today I'm sharing an update on my burnout. I describe the professional and emotional burnout I've experienced and the changes I've made to feel better. I also discuss my relationship to productivity and how burnout brings up some feelings of shame (and how I'm shifting my mindset away from that). And I share my a-ha moment for deep burnout healing. Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!