Growing 'n Musing Podcast

I’m so excited to share my new wellness toolkit, Rooted in the Rush: A Practical Guide to Balance in a Busy World —launched in celebration of the 2-year anniversary of Growing ’n Musing: This kit includes: - The Rooted in the Rush ebook on overcoming stress and burnout- The Meditate on Poetry album- A 3-Day Wellness Challenge- And even a free 1:1 Wellness coaching session with me 💡 Here’s the bes...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and Instrive Philosopher, Nate, to explore what it really means to find balance when you’re often “in your head.” We talk about: Grounding in the body Creating structure without rigidity Listening inward to find what actually works for you —not anyone else ✨ Don’t forget—my Rooted in the Rush wellness toolkit launches in just 10 days. Subscribe now to be...

In this episode 🌿 Coming September 3rd: Growing ‘n Musing’s Wellness Toolkit It’s a digital guide to help you move through the real process of change emotionally, mentally, and practically. But before it launches, I’d love your voice in it. 👉 [ Take this 3-question survey ]—your responses will help shape the final version, and you’ll be the first to know when it’s ready. This is a public episode...

In this episode, I share my journey to the 2016 Olympics despite a near career‑ending injury in 2015.What does it really mean to be resilient? What happens when the dream you’ve built your life around no longer fits? And how do you begin again after losing what once defined you? -- P.S.-- I’m putting the finishing touches on something new—a Wellness Toolkit filled with the practices, reflections,...

Today’s poem, titled 'Lovie Is,' is written by Kellion Knibb. Click to listen! I’m learning, in practice, that love is not just a feeling. It’s a rhythm. A choice. A pace I’m practicing every day. What has love looked like for you this year? How are you giving more love these days? New to Growing 'n Musing? Subscribe for free access to a free 30-day fitness starter kit. Stay tuned for a new wellne...

Today’s Poem The Present Moment by Kellion Knibb There was a time I didn’t trust my body—Not to keep up, not to perform, not even to rest. In this episode, I share the story behind that disconnection and the slow, intentional rebuilding that followed. Through injury, recovery, and years of unlearning, I began to redefine movement not as punishment or performance, but as partnership. Whether you’re...

If you’re in a season of too much, maybe you need less noise and fewer trendy productivity hacks —Click above to listen 🎧 If you're in a season of starting over —with your body, your energy, or your trust in yourself—you're not alone. I created a free beginner workout plan to support gentle momentum , designed for folks who are ready to rebuild confidence without the pressure to "bounce back." Th...

Subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter: https://growingandmusing.substack.com/ for more reflections and poetry. >>> Today's Episode: < < < A tribute to my mother, and to the quiet strength of women whose dreams are tested by life’s relentless demands. It’s a reflection on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the quiet ways people reinvent themselves when the world isn’t watching. Inspired by m...

In Today’s Episode Exploring the benefits and impact of therapy. Self-knowledge and personal growth give us the power to be more objective about who we are, how we came to be that way, how it affects who we want to be. Listen now 🎧 and subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter for more reflections and poetry: https://growingandmusing.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Last week, I shared the first offering in my Poetry on Love Challenge. With it, I opened a door — not just to the theme of love, but to a new layer of myself as a poet. This challenge is more than a creative exercise. It’s an act of commitment: to my craft, to vulnerability. This week, I’m returning to you with another poem. Listen now 🎧 and subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter for more...

In Today’s Episode Exploring the benefits and impact of therapy. Self-knowledge and personal growth give us the power to be more objective about who we are, how we came to be that way, how it affects who we want to be. Listen now 🎧 and subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter for more reflections and poetry: https://growingandmusing.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like t...

In Today’s Episode Explores how leaning into a different experience can change the direction of your life. Listen now 🎧 and subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter for more reflections and poetry: https://growingandmusing.substack.com/ #poetry #poems #reflection #wellness This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...

In Today’s Episode Join me in Growing n Musing as I explore love as a practice for reducing stress and creating more softness. Tune in for heartfelt insights and ideas for steps to create more space for love in your life. Listen now 🎧 and subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter for more reflections and poetry: https://growingandmusing.substack.com/ #poetry #poems #reflection #wellness This...

In Today’s Episode Together, we’ll set the tone for 2025—a year of loving better, leaning into softness, and creating space for transformation. Let’s press play on a new cycle and welcome the possibilities ahead. May it be this, or something better. Listen now 🎧 and subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter for more reflections and poetry: https://growingandmusing.substack.com/ --> Connect wi...

In Today’s Episode 2024 has been everything it needed to be to show us all that we needed to see. What we leave here with is up to us. I don't know about you, but I know I'm leaving with something goddammit 😅✨✨Maybe our material dreams will not come to fruition this year, but we can shift in ways only we can control. We can change in ways that can make 2025 better. For me, that shift is to a lo...

In Today’s Episode Reflecting on what it means to belong truly—especially when we're far from home, routines, and the people we love. It’s a conversation about separation, connection, and how we can root ourselves in self-love no matter where life takes us. I’ll also share my poem, I Belong, and invite you to think about where and how you find belonging. Listen now 🎧 and subscribe to the Growing...

In Today’s Episode This episode explores the evolving meaning of empowerment—not just standing tall, but stepping back and choosing what aligns with your heart. Join me as I reflect on balancing creativity and commitment, embracing change, and reconnecting with poetry as a soulful practice. Featuring today’s poem by Kellion Knibb: Off These Streets. Click to listen 🎧! Subscribe to the Growing 'n...

In Today’s Episode I share my journey of rediscovering the affirmations in gospel music and how self-help presents as the evolution of traditional religion. Click to listen 🎧! Subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter for more: https://growingandmusing.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growin...

In Today’s Episode Is it me? Or is everything changing? Nothing stays the same. 😫😅 This episode explores some complexities of personal growth—navigating the guilt of changing desires, reconciling who we were with who we're becoming, and embracing the discomfort that comes with evolving into new versions of ourselves. How do you reconcile the old and new versions of who you are? Click to listen...

In Today’s Episode As the seasons shift, so do we. Personally, it’s been a season of introspection. Among other things, I discovered the flip side of wanderlust—the unexpected longing for home, even while exploring new places. Balancing my love for travel with a newfound desire for stillness has been eye-opening. Click to listen 🎧! Subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter for more: https://g...

In Today’s Episode Today, September 6, 2024,**, marks one year since I launched Growing 'n Musing . My primary goals were: 1. To have somewhere my poems and my love for poetry can live 2. To inspire wellness, wholeness, and reflection 3. To stick with Growing ‘n Musing for a whole year I have learned a lot about myself as a person, as a poet and creative, as a woman, as a healing person, as a lovi...

In Today’s Episode This season has served as a reminder that all change is in preparation for something new— what we pray and work for. While managing the joys and sadnesses of this summer, I noticed more closely, the things that kept me grounded and sane in what felt like both a crazy whirlwind and nothingness. In this episode, I share what tools work for me. What tools have worked for you? Click...

In Today’s Episode Heads up: This episode dives into culture, language, media, colorism, womanism, and self-love. In this episode, I share many thoughts and feelings I usually keep private for my emotional safety. However, I believe it's essential to address these interconnected topics authentically, as they significantly impact wellness and state of mind. Click to listen! Subscribe to the Growing...

In Today’s Episode Reflecting on a recent trip to Norway and Italy, I share my journey of learning to hold different realities —joys and frustrations, adventures and responsibilities— and how this has transformed my perspective. To hold the tension of opposites is to hold the balance and imbalances with the same compassion and patience. This way, we can embrace the bad that comes with the good and...

In Today’s Episode To surrender is to accept that our efforts alone do not dictate reality. When all your efforts leave you wanting and rejected, what is left to do but surrender? I am learning that surrender is not always willing —sometimes it finds us, and sometimes it comes from exhaustion. Click to listen! Subscribe to the Growing 'n Musing newsletter for more than this podcast: https://growin...