MamMaJ(ism)

Have you ever taken the 5 love languages quiz but it didn't resonate with you? I just might have the solution you didn't know you needed!

In this week's episode, we are starting with a full-body scan guided meditation. Body scan meditations are a great way to reduce anxiety, improve your sleep, increase your lovingkindness for yourself, and reduce pain.  Even if you don't think those benefits relate to you, body scan...

How often do you label your thoughts and situations as good or bad? For me, it's all the time. What if I told you that'd considered judgmental thinking, but there's a way to practice nonjudgmental thinking? I have a Taoist story that I want to share that will help put things in perspective.

In this week's episode, we start with a boxed breathing exercise that sharpens concentration and reduces stress. This breathing...

Have you ever wondered what Ramadan is about or what happens during that time? I've wondered the same and decided to put my google skills and resources to use!

In this week's episode, we start with a guided meditation where you use your imagination to get to the basin of peace. When you do this meditation, it's recommended that you set 10min of uninterrupted time aside so you can receive the full benefits of this meditat...

Have you been thinking about starting something new but can't push go? I understand what that feels like and have found it easier when I finally take my foot off the brake. Allow me to offer 4 reasons why it's never too late to start something new! These reasons aren't so profound that you couldn't think of them yourself, but I do provide personal experiences/examples that show if I can do it, you can too!

In this we...

Who doesn't love a good book recommendation? I know I do! I want to introduce you to a new segment that will premiere every 3 months. I will choose books that I read to share with you. In doing so, I can highlight all of the outstanding books I read. I'm a major book worm so there's always a book I'm reading, this designated segment will let me share some really good books 🤗

In this week's episode, we are...

What has the COVID-19 Pandemic taught you? I promise you aren't alone in this. Together, we will explore multiple ways to work through grief!

In this week's episode, we are practicing our breathwork with a coherent breathing exercise. Breathwork is an awesome (and free) way to help reduce stress and anxiety! As more places start to open up around us, I know that can cause some serious stress as we get acclimated yet again to...

Have you been experiencing grief lately? I promise you aren't alone in this. Together, we will explore multiple ways to work through grief!

In this week's episode, we are starting off strong with a 10min guided meditation that allows you to lean into your stillness. How likely are you to allow moments for yourself to breathe? This guided meditation provides you with the opportunity to practice your breathing and practice lov...

Hi, my babies! Genuinely sorry for being MIA as long as I have been. This is not an official episode; I just wanted to take some time to be candid and share why I've been away for so long. I plan on resuming with the podcasts starting next week, but until then, enjoy this mini-episode and know that I have missed you all dearly.

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Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and honest conversation 🥰 Today’s guided meditation, we are doing a coherent breathing activity✨Let’s work on regulating our breathing together 😌 Friendly reminder that coherent breathing helps to reduce stress and anxiety ☝🏾 This week, we are talking about AAVE and its importance to Black culture. I’ve noticed that certain groups of people have been giv...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Since Ep 55’s guided meditation got lost in translation it’ll be on today’s episode 🧘🏾‍♀️ We are continuing to practice stillness and mindfulness✨ I also added a lovingkindness exercise at the end to continue spreading love throughout our bodies. Take this wonderful advantage to align with your inner self!✨ As for the episode, I s...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided meditation we are doing a coherent breathing activity?As promised this week we are focusing on our breathing once again 😌 Friendly reminder that coherent breathing helps to reduce stress and anxiety?🏾 As for the episode, I share why I decided to go from Anchor??Libsyn. This decision took time and research to find a ...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided meditation we are continuing to practice stillness and mindfulness✨ I also added a lovingkindness exercise at the end to continue spreading love throughout our bodies. Take this wonderful advantage to align with your inner self! 😌 As for the episode, I celebrate my one year anniversary with my therapist by sharing an exampl...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Buckle up cause we hop right into it this week 🤪 Today’s guided meditation we are doing a coherent breathing activity✨ I want to do this breathing exercise (and most likely other kinds of breathing exercises) every other week so that we are constantly working on regulating our breath! I know it might be tempting for you to skip this part ...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 We are back to our regularly scheduled program complete with a guided meditation 🧘🏾‍♀️ We love out affirmations but we love our meditations even more as it helps us get closer to the art of grounding ourselves and stilling our minds. Today’s guided meditation focuses on giving yourself compassion during a difficult situation. Take...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 We are in our final episode of Podsmas 😭 this is a bittersweet feeling but this leads us to new beginnings 🥂 Today’s guided affirmations focus on grounding our faith✨ this fits perfectly with the episode for today since we are talking about the seventh principle of Kwanzaa, Imani (☝🏾stick around to learn more). Take this w...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided affirmations focus on grounding our creativity and inspiration✨ this fits perfectly with the episode for today since we are talking about the sixth principle of Kwanzaa, Kuumba (☝🏾stick around to learn more). Take this wonderful advantage to align with your inner self 😌 As for the episode, HAPPY KWANZAA!! For this w...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided affirmations focus on our purpose and passion in life ✨ this fits perfectly with the episode for today since we are talking about the fifth principle of Kwanzaa, Nia (☝🏾stick around to learn more). Take this wonderful advantage to align with your inner self 😌 As for the episode, HAPPY KWANZAA!! For this week, leadin...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided affirmations focus on financial abundance 💰 this fits perfectly with the episode for today since we are talking about Ujamaa (☝🏾stick around to learn more) As always remember to repeat as necessary for YOU I usually stop saying them once I truly believe it 💆🏾‍♀️ Utilize this time to get right within ...

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 The guided affirmations in this episode are a repeat from episode 12 where the focus is on manifesting and supporting ourselves when it comes to our goals 🧘🏾‍♀️ We start each meditation with deep breaths in order to regulate our bodies and settle our minds 💆🏾‍♀️ Utilize this time to get right within 😌 As fo...