Freedom at The Mat | A Women's Wellness Sanctuary

Can growing your own food become a path to better health, deeper wellness, financial resilience, and freedom? In this powerful episode of Freedom at the Mat: Well Chat , Olivia Scott sits down with Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott—urban farmer, entrepreneur, founder of Footprint Farms, and USA Today Woman of the Year—to explore the life-changing power of urban agriculture, food sovereignty, and reconnectin...

Are you trying to build or scale a business, lead a team, manage a household, or pursue a big vision—but doing too much alone? In this Well Chat episode, Tamika Tyson, Global Risk Executive & Author of Win or Win: Your Playbook for the Starting Five speaks with Freedom at The Mat’s Olivia F. Scott for a candid conversation about business growth, leadership, team building, financial wellness, a...

What do you do when your vision is bigger than your current capacity—and life gets messy in the middle? In this powerful episode of Well Chat , Olivia F. Scott sits down with Chicago entrepreneur, leadership success coach, empowerment speaker, and Women of Faith Entrepreneurs Network founder Daniella Coffey for an honest conversation about faith, legacy, entrepreneurship, emotional wellness, grief...

What does it really mean to have enough —and how can we build financial wellness without sacrificing our peace, purpose, health, or self-worth? In this powerful Well Chat conversation, Freedom at The Mat Founder Olivia F. Scott sits down with KC Copeland—financial consultant, investor, entrepreneur, and CEO of Shiloh Horizons—to talk honestly about money, wealth-building, consumerism, workplace st...

Are you truly healing—or have you simply learned how to survive? In this powerful episode of Well Chat , Olivia Scott sits down with Ce Anderson, LPCS, CCH—licensed therapist, certified hypnotherapist, executive coach, and holistic healing expert—for an honest conversation about emotional wellness, self-awareness, fear, triggers, relationships, and the journey from coping to true healing. Ce share...

Author and Master Yoga Teacher Donna Noble is a UK-based speaker, well-being educator, and long-time yoga teacher whose work centers body positivity, accessibility, and creating space for Black women in yoga. Celebrating the publication of Donna's new book, Demystifying Yoga , Donna sits with Olivia F. Scott in this empowering Well Chat episode. Together, they explore what yoga really means beyond...

Lock In with Sahn: Fear, Grief, Mantras, and Healing Through Music In this heartfelt conversation of Well Chats by Freedom at the Mat , Sahn shares her deeply personal journey of healing through music, the power of mindset, and why manifestation begins with the stories we tell ourselves. She shares how songwriting became a safe space for processing emotions, rebuilding hope, developing character,...

If you've ever leaked when you laughed, sneezed, jumped, exercised, or thought it was "just getting older," this Well Chat is for you. In this episode of Well Chat by Freedom at the Mat, leading pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon, better known as The Vagina Whisperer, sits with Olivia F. Scott to share the truth about pelvic floor health and why it's essential healthcare—not just som...

Feeling overwhelmed by college prep? In this Well Chats episode, Olivia F. Scott speaks with college strategist Shelly Howard of College Ready about how moms and families can prepare early for college admissions, scholarships, and financial aid without losing their sanity. Learn practical tips on planning ahead, reducing stress, supporting your teen’s goals, and saving money on the path to college...

In this episode, Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming of Regional One Health in Memphis heightens skin cancer awareness by discussing melanoma prevention, sunscreen use, tanning bed risks, and how skin cancer can affect all skin tones .  Dr. Fleming shares the crucial ABCs—Awareness, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter, and Evolution—that could save your life. Plus, learn why sunscree...

This episode features trusted insights from leading primary care physician, medical correspondent and medical weight loss expert, Dr. Courtney Arianne Washington. Unlock the truth behind the hottest medical weight-loss trend—GLP-1 medications. Despite the hype and black market chaos, understanding the science, risks, and proper protocols could be the key to transforming your health safely. In this...

Most men, especially Black men, overlook their health because they see seeking care as a sign of weakness. But what if catching health issues early could truly change everything—not just for them, but for entire communities? CJ Marbley, a veteran nurse and hospital executive, exposes the pervasive health myths that keep Black men from getting the care they need—and how community spaces like barber...

This Well Chat episode shares realistic, everyday wellness advice centered on nutrition, food as medicine, healthy eating, stress management, sleep, hydration, fiber, and practical health habits from Culinary Doctor Dr. Lauren Powell . In this conversation, Dr. Powell explains how food choices affect blood sugar, energy, inflammation, blood pressure, and long-term wellness, while also showing how...

Many conversations about mental health fail to mention psychedelics as a healing agent. In this conversation, psychedelic concierge Zappy Zapolin discusses his perspective on psychedelic medicine, alternative wellness, healing, and what it means to explore bold new paths safely and intentionally. Zapolin shares insights on how to approach this alternative medicine and the different types of natura...

AI is becoming a bigger part of how we search for support, comfort, and answers — but can it really replace human connection? In this Well Chat, Olivia F. Scott sits down with Columbia University Professor Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD, LCP, to explore the mental health impact of AI, emotional dependence, loneliness, and why protecting our well-being matters now more than ever. This conversation is es...

This conversation about Black maternal health is an important and life-saving conversation. In this Well Chat, Olivia F. Scott sits down with Dr. Danielle Tate, board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine physician with Baptist Medical Group in Memphis, TN, for a powerful conversation about the barriers Black women face in pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care, and what families can do t...

In this Well Chat, Freedom at The Mat Foun derOlivia F. Scott, , sits down with Moriah Ballard for a deeply moving and necessary conversation about Black maternal health, preeclampsia, child loss, medical trauma, and healing. In 2019, Moriah went into the hospital in Houston, Texas with severe preeclampsia trusting that she and her unborn son, Denim, were in good hands. What followed was a traumat...

In this eye-opening 20-minute interview, host Olivia F. Scott sits down with OB-GYN and nationally renowned Women's Health Expert Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell to break down uterine fibroids—what they are, why Black women face higher risks and severity (with key stats vs. White women), and proven prevention tips like green tea and vitamin D. They dive into hormone replacement therapy (HRT) options,...

In this episode of Well Chat, Executive Coach Simone Sloan sits with Olivia F. Scott for a powerful conversation on overcoming imposter syndrome, breaking free from perfectionism, and building real confidence from the inside out. Simone shares practical strategies for self-trust, preparation, audience awareness, and handling criticism in professional spaces. If you’ve ever questioned whether you b...

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and tired of doing everything? Embrace minimalism and doing less to get more. In this powerful podcast, Christine Platt breaks down why doing more is actually keeping you stuck and how a simple mindset shift can help you reclaim your peace, energy, and life. If you’ve been struggling with productivity burnout, overworking, or constantly feeling like you’re not doing...

In this enlightening conversation, Olivia Scott interviews Nishiki Barnes, a trailblazer in a non-traditional career as a distribution designer at Entergy. Nishiki shares her journey from being a line worker to a leadership role, emphasizing the importance of self-belief, mentorship, and breaking societal norms. The mother of five shares candidly challenges faced in a male-dominated field, the mot...

In this conversation, Freedom at The Mat Founder Olivia F. Scott speaks with Vanessa Garrison, GirlTrek Co-Founder, a movement aimed at empowering women, particularly Black women, through walking and community engagement. They discuss the origins of GirlTrek, its philosophy on self-care, and the importance of collective action. Vanessa shares insights on how walking serves as a tool for mental and...

In this Black History Month spotlight podcast episode, we sit down with Yirser Ra Hotep, the founder of Kemetic Yoga, to explore the African origins of yoga and the life mission behind one of the world’s most influential African-based yoga systems. Learn more directly via the link, https://kemeticyogaskills.com/Drawing on over 50 years of experience, Yirser Ra Hotep explains that Kemetic Yoga is r...

In this Well Chat, Executive Health Coach & Strategist Adrian Williams imparts healthy lifestyle wisdom and tells us how we can each be the CEO of our health. Moderated by Freedom at The Mat Founder Olivia F. Scott, they explore the importance of valuing health as a valuable asset, the math behind weight loss, and the significance of moderation in diet. As a prelude to his upcoming book, The C...

Sleep problems affect 1 in 3 Americans. ~50-70 million Americans having a diagnosed sleep disorder like insomnia or sleep apnea, impacting daily functioning and long-term health. Maybe it's you, or someone you love who doesn't get the sleep they need or deserve. Listen in to this conversation to get proven, science-backed tips from respected Ted Speaker, Author, Writer, and Director, Council on Bl...