Look at the Material

what's up, family! today's episode is about the public discourse surrounding the breakout artist Sexxy Red, her controversial comments about Tr*mp, purity culture, and MUCH more! cornbread tube/black leftist content creators: FD Signifier (youtube: @fdsignifire) Lil Bill (youtube: @lilbilliam) Conscious Lee @theconsciouslee Donnell Writes @donnellwrites Jouelzy @jouelzy Fab Socialism @fabs...

yes, even wellness is political. on today's episode, we dive into the importance of talking about systemic oppression within the world of wellness, how modern colonialism contributes to the appropriation of ancient healing practices, and some BIPOC creators who have been talking about culturally informed healing within holistic healthcare. JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE: https://nor.by/rtroPo BOOK A RESTOR...

today we have a JUICY two-part episode on the last two episodes of house of the dragon and chilllleee it is jam-packed with drama. join me as I break down these characters, scenes, and themes of the events that lead to the dance of the dragons. LISTENER SUPPORT! TAP TO DONATE A LIL CHANGE: https://anchor.fm/latmpod/support LIKED THIS EPISODE? DON'T FORGET TO GIVE US A FIVE-STAR RATING!

we've all seen the "soft life" trend and various reactions to its popularity. some see it as another materialist trend while others have embraced it. today I investigate some reasons why "the soft life" might be hard to adapt to in a world that forces us to be hard all the time.  DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative relaxation massage with me, BK: https://relaxwithme.as.me/schedule.php LISTENER...

today I open a relaxation portal for you guys with a soothing beat by Mo Lamar entitled Red Light. Hope you enjoy! DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative relaxation massage with me, BK: https://relaxwithme.as.me/schedule.php LISTENER SUPPORT! TAP TO DONATE A LIL CHANGE: https://anchor.fm/latmpod/support LIKED THIS EPISODE? DON'T FORGET TO GIVE US A FIVE-STAR RATING!

today I'm breaking down ep.5 of the house of the dragon. chile...you know how sticky it get.

today, I chat about the cost of massage, how its inaccessible, and some ways I'm looking to make massage more available to the every day person. would love to know your thoughts @latmpod or @kindbodytherapy :) mentioned: @dallaswellnessco  DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative relaxation massage with me, BK: https://relaxwithme.as.me/schedule.php LISTENER SUPPORT! TAP TO DONATE A LIL CHANGE: http...

Chatting about the importance of cultural preservation as a follow up to the original episode #justBlackLMT things. Enjoy! listener response: mel @lobelanguage Black creators mentioned: @kingofreads (YT), @fabsocialism (YT), @darkest.hue (IG), @thenapministry (IG) DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative relaxation massage with me, BK: https://relaxwithme.as.me/schedule.php LISTENER SUPPORT! TAP TO DONAT...

In this episode I discuss KBT's #tiktokgate and the complexities of being a Black massage therapist in hyper-white spaces. Let me know what y'all think @latmpod or @kindbodytherapy on Instagram :) DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative relaxation massage with me, BK: https://relaxwithme.as.me/schedule.php LISTENER SUPPORT! TAP TO DONATE A LIL CHANGE: https://anchor.fm/latmpod/support LIKED THIS EPISODE...

Me giving my two cents on "quiet quitting" and how a relaxation practice can help with that. Don't forget to answer the poll below! DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative relaxation massage with me, BK: https://relaxwithme.as.me/schedule.php LISTENER SUPPORT! TAP TO DONATE A LIL CHANGE: https://anchor.fm/latmpod/support LIKED THIS EPISODE? DON'T FORGET TO GIVE US A FIVE-STAR RATING!

Kick off your shoes and relax with me. DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative relaxation massage with me, BK: https://relaxwithme.as.me/schedule.php LISTENER SUPPORT! TAP TO DONATE A LIL CHANGE: https://anchor.fm/latmpod/support LIKED THIS EPISODE? DON'T FORGET TO GIVE US A FIVE-STAR RATING!

Today we're chatting about how important it is to make your self-care journey a personal one! I dive into a few ways our self-care can get hijacked by capitalism and making white women the "norm," and how we can practically make unique plans to better ourselves. Hope you enjoy!  DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative relaxation massage with me, BK: https://relaxwithme.as.me/schedule.php LISTENER S...

Welcome to your virtual rest stop :) What used to be "Monday Meds" is now "Relax With Me." Episodes posted every other week, dedicated to guided meditation and rest! Join me as we relax the body, and unwind the mind. DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative relaxation massage with me, BK: https://relaxwithme.as.me/schedule.php LISTENER SUPPORT! TAP TO DONATE A LIL CHANGE: https://anchor.fm/latmpod/suppor...

Welcome back to Look at the Material podcast where we chat about all things mind, body, and spirit. I’m your host, BK! A licensed and intuitive bodyworker. I'm also a dreamer, orator, and creator of Kind Body Therapy; a mobile massage service and online wellness collective based in Dallas. Thank you for joining me today and I hope you enjoy the episode.  DFW LISTENERS: book a restorative rela...

Hey family! Today's episode is all about choosing yourself! We have all been sooooo busy and focused on getting our lives "back to normal," but through all that, it's important to choose yourself at the end of the day. Today I discuss 4 ways you can choose yourself and hope that you pick one or more of these options to help you relax this weekend! Enjoy!

Hey family! We're back and better with a new post date! Today's episode is all about the importance of self-talk. I discuss how positive self talk is VITAL for inner peace, how to monitor your inner critic, and some measurable results from external talk i.e. talking to yourself. Head over to @latmpod to let me know what you think!

Hey guys! As promised I recorded a bonus episode explaining my hiatus and what my intentions for this break are. Again, I thank y'all so much for coming along with me on this journey this far; and helping me grow bigger than I imagined. Thank you for your listens, donations, and shares, it has meant the world to me. I will be back soon enough! Keep the Family in your thoughts as we break, and make...

Hey, family! I am super excited to finally release this episode today! I interviewed a young woman named Anissa Hyde for New Orleans, La, about her love for conservation, how she's trailblazing for other future Black environmentalists in the South and much more! This has been one of my favorite episodes of the season because I challenged myself as a writer and an editor, but also because I get to...

Hey family! I hope y'all have had a great week so far. Today I wanna talk about the things I learned on my journey to true friendship. Friendships are just as important as romantic relationships or the one you have with yourself. Pour into them + hold your people accountable, and watch your circle thrive.

Hey, family! I hope y'all are having a great Friday! Today's episode is about how we need to add more context to our parents' lives to truly understand them. They had lives, burdens, and trauma well before you were born. Like I mention in the episode, I do not condone any babd bahavior or abuse from parents to their children, quite the opposite. But I have found that de-centering myself from their...

Hey, family! I hope y'all had a great week! For today's episode, I talk about three things I think the eldest daughter in a Black household should unlearn to gain her liberation and life back. All older siblings bear the brunt of having to protect their siblings, but there is an added pressure put on young Black girls. I hope y'all enjoy! My call to action is this:  1. Stop taking on responsi...

I ran a poll on our Instagram (@latmpod) asking if the family was feeling overwhelmed lately and 90% answered yes. Today, I drop some gems about how to listen to those cues that are telling you to take a load off to minimize those overwhelming feelings. I just want you to know that you are not alone, and today's Monday Meds is for you if you feel this way as well. If you enjoy this episode, please...

Hey, family! I hope y'all are having a great week so far. Today's Monday Meditation is filled with mantras, affirmations, and words of encouragement to keep with you for high stress situations. Whether it's interpersonal conflicts or just a bout of overwhelming emotions, this episode walks you through some helpful ways to regain focus and clarity even in high pressure moments. Head over to @latmpo...

Hey, family! Welcome back to another episode of Look at the Material pod. Today’s episode is all about why we are not as confident as we can be in our decisions and how to empower our inner voice! Head over to IG (@LATMpod) to let me know what you think!

Hey, family! I hope y'all had a great Monday. Welcome back to Monday Meds, a short guided meditation to help start your weeks with. Today's Monday Meditation is a nighttime wind down to help you find some peace and restoration tonight. Don't forget to share with a friend or loved one, and let me know how this meditation helped you slumber.