Black Women’s Wellness: Inspiring Mental, Physical, and Social Health – Seasonal Sister Podcast

On this episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast, we're joined by Shanta Atkins, a legendary minister and gospel singer. Tante shares her journey to prioritizing health, emphasizing the importance of holistic well-being and the connection between faith and overall health. We also discuss the benefits of consistent physical workouts, the importance of committing to a weight loss journey, and the sig...

In this insightful episode, host Janice Saunders takes us behind the scenes of her own personal health practices and the five fundamental habits that have guided her journey toward a healthier lifestyle. As the founder of the Seasonal Sisters Healthy Habits Collective, Janice believes that health is not a one-size-fits-all concept and invites listeners to incorporate her health principles into the...

Welcome back to the Seasonal Sisters podcast with your host, Janice Saunders, a certified professional life coach and creator of the Seasonal Sisters Healthy Habits collective. In today's episode, we delve into the significance of social connections as a vital healthy habit. In a world facing an epidemic of loneliness, we explore why building and maintaining social ties is crucial for overall well...

Welcome to another empowering episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast! In this insightful discussion, your host Janice Saunders, a certified life coach, explores the art of silencing the critical voice within and building self-compassion. Join us as we uncover the transformative strategies to conquer self-doubt and foster a positive self-image.   Chapter Summaries; 0:00:51 - Introduction to today’...

In this inspiring episode, we talk with healthcare executive and CEO Shatise Chism about her remarkable health transformation journey. After receiving a pseudo-tumor diagnosis and battling weight issues, Shatise chose to overhaul her lifestyle, losing a staggering 70 pounds in two months with the help of a certified health and wellness coach. This episode is about weight loss, changing behaviors,...

Have you ever strolled through a farmer's market, marveled at the vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables, and wondered how to incorporate more of these healthful foods into your diet? This episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast invites you to join a fun and enlightening challenge - consuming 30 different colors of fruits, vegetables, and greens every week. You'll discover how to take advantage o...

Join Janice and special guest Hattie Mae in a heartfelt conversation about the power of rituals, self-care, and connecting with our ancestors. Hattie shares her wisdom and experiences as the owner of Hattie's House, a spiritual refuge that offers magical products and embraces practices from the African diaspora. Discover the importance of crystals, essential oils, and maintaining clear energy chan...

Can cooking truly be a powerful path to healing? Our guest, Jaree Cottman, a licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist, certainly believes so. Join us as we dive into her inspiring journey to better health and discover how she has harnessed the transformative potential of food and cooking to nourish both her body and mind. In this episode, we delve into Jaree's work with the Blac...

Welcome to a new episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast. In this episode, we feature an interview with Dr. Nikia Turner Smith, an anesthesiologist, and founder of Forged N Fire, a community of women of color connecting through retreats and events. Dr. Smith shares her personal journey to prioritizing her health and overcoming burnout, offering insightful tips and advice for listeners.   She opens...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Seasonal Sisters Podcast! In this episode, we enjoyed speaking with Malena Jackson, founder, and editor of Anaverde Magazine based in Southern California. Malena shared her inspiring journey of prioritizing her health after having four children back to back. We discussed the importance of making time for ourselves and being conscious of our health. Malena empha...

Welcome to the Seasonal Sisters podcast! In this episode, certified life coach and founder of the Seasonal Healthy Habits Collective, Janice Saunders, chats with Dr. Asherah Allen, who has her Ph. D. in kinesiology, about her journey to prioritizing her health. Dr. Allen shares her personal experience of losing weight and prioritizing her health due to her family's history of heart disease, stroke...

Welcome to the Seasonal Sisters podcast! Today, Janice Saunders interviews Patricia Greaves, a certified professional fitness and nutrition coach who is passionate about helping women prioritize their health. Patricia shares her inspiring story of becoming a professional bodybuilder again in her life, despite being shy and introverted growing up. She found her passion for weight training and bodyb...

Welcome to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast! Today's episode has a special guest, Mary E. Shuman-Williams. Mary is a retired case worker for abused and neglected children who married and had seven children at the age of fourteen. After overcoming a fear of water, she joined the Harlem Honeys and Bears Swim Team. She is now an active member of various clubs and committees, including the Sister-Sister B...

Welcome to another episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast. In this discussion, Kim Singleton, our guest, focuses on the importance of being mindful of the body and its functions. It is not enough to just know the information; people must be inspired to act and make healthy choices. Kim shares her experience of how she changed her lifestyle for the better and how she is now more productive and cre...

Janice Saunders, certified life coach and founder of the Seasonal Healthy Habits Collective, interviews Rhina Valentin. Rhina is an actress, TV show host, and producer of many events. In this discussion, they discuss how Rhina has prioritized her health while juggling her roles. She explains that it was necessary to make her health a priority to be able to fulfill her roles. Rhina also explains ho...

Join us on this week's episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast as we dive deep into the importance of healthy connections and how to prioritize them in our lives. Host Janice Saunders and her sister-friend, Gina Brown, discuss the impact of therapy, living intentionally, and how to elevate the energy in our lives and careers through healthy connections. Learn about the scientifically proven benefi...

Welcome to another fantastic episode of Seasonal Sisters. Join guest Kamyra Harding and host Janice Saunders to discuss ways to manage cholesterol levels and live a healthy lifestyle. They emphasize the importance of portion control and moderation in eating habits. They suggest experimenting with new cooking methods, such as air frying, and involving the family in making healthier versions of popu...

Welcome to another incredible episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast with Janice Saunders. In this episode, we sit down with Yolanda Stevens, a triathlete who uniquely prioritizes her health. Yolanda shares how she went from being at her heaviest, 235 pounds, to becoming a triathlete and competing in races. She talks about how she started with small, attainable goals and gradually increased her p...

Welcome to another incredible episode of our podcast, where we are joined by Khadija Diggs, an extraordinary triathlete, mother, and career woman. Khadija shares her journey of balancing her training, household responsibilities, and successful career. In this podcast episode, Khadija shares her secret to maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle and how she juggles training, household chores, a...

Welcome to another incredible episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast with Janice Saunders. Today, Rhoda Super joins us on the show to share her diabetes diagnosis in 2015 and her journey in prioritizing health. Rhoda is a wife, mother, career woman & entrepreneur. She delves into what helped her switch to healthy living besides losing her mum to cancer at a young age, establishing new healthy rit...

Welcome to another incredible episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast with Janice Saunders. Today we are joined by Dr. Tarcia Hubert, a professor, and entrepreneur. She talks to us about her pre-diabetes diagnosis in 2019 and getting her numbers in the right direction.  Moreover, she delves into her preparations for dealing with pre-diabetes, her favorite recipes, being intentional with workouts,...

Welcome to another incredible episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast with Janice Saunders. Today we are joined by Tasha Stafford, a Women's Ministry Director at Fellowship Christian Centre Church , Pastor’s wife, and entrepreneur. Tasha focuses on elevating & equipping women with the newness of Christ and promoting health. In the episode, she talks about being intentional with healthy living. She...

We don’t have to suffer from our mothers, aunts, and grandmothers’ challenges regarding health. We can do some things differently to prioritize our health, not just because it is important but because it is a necessity. When we prioritize our health, we can live happier and healthier lives.  Health is essential for everyone, but it can be hard to prioritize because many areas in our lives need our...

Staying on track and prioritizing our health can be challenging in a world with so many distractions. We make so many unhealthy choices every day that hinder us from reaching our life & health goals. We start way too big, fall off, and don’t continue regarding health and life goals. Nevertheless, we can be more consistently adding seasonal healthy habits to our lives. Welcome to the Seasonal Siste...

Welcome to the Seasonal Sisters podcast with your host, Janice Saunders, a Certified Life Coach and the founder of The Seasonal Healthy Habits Collective. What’s a Seasonal Sister, a person with whom you can share your health and life challenges, celebrate your wins, a person who inspires you to keep going, and every season encourages you to leave what hasn’t worked in the past and give yourself t...