Balance Period

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have a disciplined mind? In this episode, we welcome Amber McIntyre to the show. She is a mom, wife, project manager, business strategist, and CEO of ASM Consulting. Amber shares her story of how cultivating a disciplined mind has helped her develop both personally and professionally. She also shares the habits she practices to keep her cup full as she balances...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. How was the month of September for you? In this episode, Nick and Ray do their Mindful Reflection of September. They discuss what they learned from their experiences and the habits they practiced to support their growth and development along the way. They also share what intentions they are taking with them into the month of October. Be sure to prioritize some time to...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you prioritize personal development? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss what personal development is and why it has been valuable in their lives over the last year. They also share the habits they practiced to help them consistently learn, grow, and develop into the best version of themselves. "You are perfect as you are and there is always room for improvement....

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Have you ever been to a chiropractor? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Lauren Harden to the show! She is a board-certified, licensed chiropractor, athletic trainer, and owner of Body Mechanics Health and Wellness . Lauren shares her story of how by stepping out of her comfort zone she was able to improve the quality of her family's quality of life for generations to co...

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. Are you living mindfully? In this episode, we welcome the mom, tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mental health advocate Katara McCarty . She shares her life's story of overcoming adversity, becoming more self-aware and creating the first emotional well-being app designed specifically for Black, Indigenous, & Women of Color [BIWOC], the EXHALE App . She al...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. What did you learn from this month? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss the experiences they had throughout August. Each share what they learned from what they experienced and uncover a Self-Care habit they practiced to help them grow along their journey. Check out our new website www. BalancePeriod.com and see how we can support you along your journey!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode we welcome a special guest to the show, Courtney Seymour ! She shares her story of how battling depression motivated her to become a personal trainer and open a gym, MourFit , to help others overcome obstacles they may face in their lives. She also shares how becoming more self-aware has helped her and her son live a more mindful and healthy life from...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. How Self-Aware are you? In this episode, Nick and Ray share what Self-Awareness is, how it has impacted their journey, and ways we can begin to develop more Self-Awareness in our lives. They also discuss how Self-Awareness can help us improve the quality of our Sustainable Self-Care System. As referenced in this episode, here is the link to the Insight Self-Awareness...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode we welcome Lavia Graham to the show. Lavia is the owner and creator of The Wealth of Health, an entrepreneur, Reiki master natural energy healer, inspirational influencer, Doula, and mother of twins. She shares her story of overcoming anxiety, cultivating a more empowering inner voice, and healing from past trauma. She also shares the self-care system...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. How was the month of July for you? In this episode, Nick and Ray mindfully reflect on the month of July and share some of the experiences they had. They also discuss what they've learned along the way and how they plan on using what they learned to be more intentional with their time for the coming month. Check out the Balance Period [ shop.balanceperiod.com ] store a...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have a growth mindset? In this episode, Nick and Ray have a discussion about what it means to have a growth mindset and why it's valuable as we continue to increase our level of emotional intelligence.  They also offer some practical ways we can begin to develop a growth mindset so we can continue to set a mindful example for our next generation. Check out...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you know your worth? In this episode, we welcome the author, speaker, storyteller, coach, and CEO of the Personal Development company Elevation Is A Must, David "D1" Gibson [@d1gibson] . David shares his story of overcoming inner conflict to create his company and how he's gained a deeper understanding of his self-worth along his journey. He also shares the system...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have a  morning routine? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss the final piece to our Sustainable Self-Care System, the Morning Routine. They share what activities make up their individual routines and offer some insights on how we can begin to view the time we get in the morning differently so we can make sure we show ourselves some love. Let's learn and...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. What did you learn from the month of June? In this episode, Nick and Ray share some of the experiences they had in June and what they've learned from them. They also discuss the value of mindfully reflecting, along with how they plan on prioritizing their time and energy going into July. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have a Mid-Day Routine? In continuation from last episode, Nick and Ray discuss the value of creating a Mid-Day Routine as a part of our Sustainable Self-Care System. They share what habits they practice in their Mid-Day Routine along with ways we can begin to cultivate our own. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have an evening routine? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss one aspect of our Sustainable Self-Care System, an evening routine. They share what habits make up their evening routine and ways we can begin to cultivate our own. Remember, how you feel matters! By creating your Sustainable Self-Care System, including an Evening Routine, you put yourself in the be...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Have you ever heard of Social Emotional Learning [SEL]? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss the 5 SEL competencies: self-awareness , self-management , reasonable decision making , social awareness , and relationship skills . They share why each of these competencies are valuable and ways we can begin to optimize the current SEL programs for the development of our ne...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have a Self-Care system? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss what a Sustainable Self-Care System is and how their individual systems have helped them maintain optimal wellbeing. They then show us how we can use a Positive Present Perspective to begin to create our Self-Care System. Finally,  they offer up a few simple sustainable self-care habits we can...

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, Nick and Ray do a mindful reflection of the month of May.  Nick shares the new insights he has gained  from his meditation practice, and Ray shares how he's been making sure he's a good steward over the resources he has. They then offer up several simple sustainable habits they've added  to their Self-Care system and how their quali...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, Nick and Ray share what it means to observe life through the lens of a Positive Present Perspective and how it can allow us to experience peace even in the midst of adversity. They also share how this perspective has helped them recognize the full worth of their lives so they can be the change they want to see in their world. Finally, they offer up so...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, we welcome Noel , Fallon , and Mira the founders of Three Dope Souls . They share the story of how their collective came to be and the reasons why they use Self-Care to empower women to love themselves. They also share what the 6 Pillars of Self-Care are and some simple sustainable habits to help us cultivate each one. Visit the Three Dope Souls websi...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, we welcome Earl Campbell to the show. He is a father and real estate developer who shares his story of forgoing getting a college education to pursue his passion in real estate. He also shares the spiritual awakening he experienced upon meeting his son for the first time, along with the habits he now practices with his son to help him live his best li...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. We are excited to have our cousin and business owner, Nicole Achille on the show this week! She shares her story of adapting to change in the midst of the pandemic and using her passion to spread joy to children across her community. She also shares the self-care morning routine she created to keep her spirits high over the last year! Check out the Nicole's Magic Inst...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode @Recovery. Ray and @TheBaldSage discuss what they have become aware of and the growth they have experienced over the month of  April. They also share some of the habits they practiced to help them consistently keep how they spend their time aligned with their values and goals. Be on the lookout for some merch and other products Balance Period has been...

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. We are back with another Rewind episode. This time we will be reflecting on EP027: RaymondRightNow. Vol 5 [2018] where Recovery Ray shares the emotional tug of war happening in his mind once he became aware of all the areas of his life that he wanted to improve. Ray provides a present-day perspective to the steps he took to grow from then until now. He also shares the...