Peaceful Loving Vibrant Podcast

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Phindile Chowa, a board certified Emergency Medicine physician who is transforming healthcare and restoring dignity for patients by bringing compassionate, high quality health care to their homes. Through her concierge medicine practice, EMCare2U, she has curated a unique offering that provides on demand, comprehensive support for postpartum mothers and their babie...

In this episode, I chat with my friend, Madison King about how motherhood has liberated her to show up authentically as her whole self. She shares how her meditation practice has evolved from a sitting practice to involve painting, cooking and a nourishing bath time ritual. Her practice is a wonderful example of non-performative meditation and embodiment that supports her in her roles as a stay at...

In this episode, I chat with Raha Sabet, Ph. D, an Iranian American psychologist whose training is rooted in a social justice framework. She is committed to mental health equity, and she is passionate about decolonizing psychology. We talk about Raha’s personal meditation practice as well as the role of meditation in therapy and its capacity to support mental health. Follow Raha on Twitter @rahafo...

In this episode, I chat with my friend, Anjelica Malone about how to heal from miscarriage with nutrition, botanical medicine, support and holding space for all your feelings. Anjelica is a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), Clinical Herbalist, and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. During our conversation, I share my own grief and loss journey and Anjelica shares about her meditation prac...

In this episode, I chat with empowerment parenting coach and soon-to-be best selling author, Destini Ann Davis. We discuss parenting in alignment with your core values, what gentle parenting is and what it’s not, and Destini’s top parenting principles and strategies. She also shares her personal journey with meditation and how her practice has evolved over time. We end with a mindfulness practice...

A quick update including my sincere apology for an oversight on terminology, a new yoga offering on Saturdays via Zoom and a request for you to rate, review and share if you like what you hear. Register for my Kickasana Yoga class at Sangha Seattle (virtual on Zoom) by going to www.sanghaseattle.com or on the MINDBODY app. Class is Saturdays at 8am Pacific/11am Eastern.

In this episode, my sister and I wind down over a couple glasses of our favorite vinho verde and chat about how meditation has impacted our relationships. Jhodi is a Ph. D. student at the University of Alabama in Birmingham and she started meditating in college. We talk about how meditation has helped her deepen her relationship with herself and how that has helped her add value to her relationshi...

In this episode, I chat with my sister-in-law, Tonya, about balancing work and self care while working from home. Tonya talks about how her meditation practice helps her gain creative freedom, clarity and peace that makes her more effective at work. Meditation gave her a wellness outlet that doesn’t require her to leave her home - a major key in the COVID craziness we are all dealing with. We chat...

Let’s get personal! In this episode, I share how my meditation and yoga practices show up in how I mother our children. I share my birth story, and how mindfulness, meditation and yoga have impacted each phase of my motherhood journey so far, including pregnancy, breastfeeding and the postpartum period to date. We end with a five minute guided meditation designed to help you make space for what mo...

In this episode, I share with you some gems I picked up at a great talk on malas by Sasha Korellis. I share my own experience with these prayer bead necklaces as well as some highlights from Sasha’s talk. I discuss beads, garlands and prayers, 108 Malas, the anatomy of a Satcha Mala and tantric malas. Listen to learn how you can use these ancient technologies in your own meditation practice. ...

On this episode, I interview Julio Rivera, the Afro-Latino founder of the Liberate meditation app for Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Julio shares so much about his personal journey in overcoming the fears associated with being an entrepreneur and confronting his own internalized oppression.  We discuss: Vulnerability as an essential part of Julio’s personal journey and his role...

What is yoga and how is it related to meditation? In Episode 2, wellness influencer and yoga instructor, Abiola Akanni shares her meditation journey and how anyone, even YOU, can access enlightenment.  We discuss: How Abiola started meditating without even knowing she was meditating; Meditation as a tool for managing anxiety, alchemizing trauma, dealing with uncertainty, and retaining emotion...

What if you could choose how you respond in high stress situations? Learn how meditation can help you reclaim your power through building awareness. In this episode, I interview Dr. Michelle Bailey, a board certified pediatrician and integrative medicine specialist who helps women in medicine revive their energy and ease day-to-day stress.  We discuss: How meditation can help you prioritize s...

Welcome to the Peaceful Loving Vibrant Podcast! I created this podcast to make meditation more accessible to people of color. On Episode 0, I introduce myself and share a bit about what you can look forward to on the podcast. Join the PLV Squad through: Facebook: fb.me/PLVpodcast Instagram: @peacefullovingvibrantpodcast Email questions, feedback, topic requests, or just say what's up: peacefullovi...