Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility and Parenthood

In this Wellness episode, I am joined by Katherine Brown or better known as, "KB." She is the curator of the popular wellness blog and lifestyle podcast, "Just Bein' Honest." KB is a lifestyle designer and intuitive healer whose mission is to inspire people to dramatically enhance their health, well-being and lifestyle by providing an honest perspective and knowledge on eating 'real food' – in bot...

Episode 26: On today's health and wellness episode, I am joined by Adonica Shaw, a 3x TEDx speaker, author, a marketing professional with years of experience in business development and strategic partnerships, and founder and president of The Surrender Circle LLC. Adonica is also creator and host of "I Surrender," a motivational podcast that discusses subjects related to wellness, self-care and pe...

In this final fertility episode of Season 1 I share the last part of my modern day family creation story – our process of surrogacy. To help me in this candid conversation about the ins and outs of surrogacy, I asked my best friend, Nubia, to join me again to talk about this personal moment in my life. To pick up where we last left off in my story, we had gone through many rounds of IVF, experienc...

Episode 24: In this Parenting episode, I am joined by my friend, Jasmine Montoya, a Life Alchemist. She is a spiritual space holder and guide who walks beside and empowers women on their path to self-actualization, self-love and inner peace. Attuned as a Reiki Master, Intuitive & Sound Healer and Dharana Meditation Teacher, Jasmine has spent over eight years on her own spiritual awakening and now...

Episode 23: In this Fertility episode, I am joined by the co-founders of Fertility Rally, Ali Prato and Blair Nelson, two fabulous IVF warriors who are paving the way for a new approach to talking about the often taboo topic of infertility. Ali is a Brooklyn-based journalist and mom-of-two. In the process of trying to conceive her second child, Ali had 4 miscarriages, and developed infertility dep...

Episode 22: In this fertility episode, I am joined by Monique Farook. Monique is a Maryland resident, wife of nine and a half years, former restaurant owner turned stay at home mom, an infertility advocate and creator and host of the amazing podcast, "Infertility and Me." In Monique's podcast, she gets real about the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual effects infertility has on its victims...

Find out how this podcast will evoke inspiration and provide you with support with each episode.

In this episode, I am joined by my friend, Izzy, to discuss disordered eating and mental wellbeing. I share how my unresolved trauma from years of trying to conceive and subsequent miscarriages eventually manifested into bulimia a few years after having children. I asked Izzy to share in this discussion with me because she is a fitness instructor, trainer and a body image and mindset coach who wor...

In this Fertility episode, I am joined by my friend, Yetunde. Yetunde is an intuitive, passionate educational leader, skilled equity facilitator, proud girl-mom, joy seeker, and truth-teller. Yetunde was born and raised in Guyana and earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology and Counseling here in the US. Her role as a daughter, sister, and mother to two incredible young women dr...

In this Fertility episode, I continue with the story of how I overcame numerous obstacles to eventually create my family of 5 children. With many failed IVF cycles and the loss of our twins at 17 weeks still looming over us, my husband and I felt it was time to pivot our family plan and pursue international adoption in Kazakhstan. In this episode featuring special guest, Kimchi, we share our diffe...

In this Fertility episode, my guest, Farita Reyes, and I explore the myriad of ways one can face the ultimate challenge in life, the death of a loved one. Our stories of loss - miscarriages and a stillbirth - involved sorrow but ultimately resilience and hope. I share my insight on how to grieve in a healthy way in order to let go of loss so you can learn to live life once again. For more informat...

Fertility Episode: After years of failed IVF, I finally became pregnant with twins without issue. This episode details that tragic moment in my life when I lose the pregnancy at 17 weeks and my journey of loss. Joining me to discuss her experience with pregnancy and miscarriage is Kimchi. We discuss our different journeys to motherhood, in particular, our shared experiences with miscarriage, but t...

In this Health episode, I speak with Laura Nix Gerson, CEO and co-founder of Nix|Gerson Media, a media and production company that develops and produces elevated content for television, film, digital, podcast and events. Laura shares her passion for storytelling, wellness, and supporting local businesses and women-led businesses. Laura also shares her personal struggles overcoming stress and respo...

In this special series, friends and experts discuss the COVID19 pandemic and quarantine as it relates to their personal lives as well as their areas of expertise. In this episode, two educators, Claude Viard and Lisa Duque, discuss the effects of the pandemic on education in America and in their schools. They share their perspective on how this pandemic will forever change the way our children app...

In another bonus COVID19 episode, I am joined by Murray Hidary, the creator of MindTravel and SilentHikes, a transformative musical mindfulness experience where music, words, silence, visual cues come together synergistically to help people connect with themselves and the world around them. Hidary shares his tips on staying mindful and present during stressful times. Also included is a special 20...

In another bonus episode, I'm covering a real-time response to life relevant to all of us right now – how to navigate our new normal brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic. I'm joined by Melanie Hurley, founder and CEO of Piggy Paint and Catie Wiggy, Vice President of Marketing and Product Innovation for brands MyCHELLE dermaceuticals, CRYSTAL Deodorant, and Luster Premium White. Listen in as we c...

In another bonus COVID19 episode, I am joined by Kevin Libby, founder of PH2 Nutrition, and Integrated Body Coach, Pam Christian, for a discussion on how to boost our nutrition and fitness while quarantined at home. Listen in as we discuss how stress can affect our bodies and how to eat healthy and stay fit in order to boost our energy and immune systems. Tune in for movement tips and the best and...

In another bonus episode, I'm covering a real-time response to life relevant to all of us right now – how to navigate our new normal brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic. I'm joined by my dear friends, Annie Gigliotti, an alternative medicine specialist, and Eric Mellgren, founder of The Middle Branch who is also a sound guided meditation practitioner, energy worker, and health coach. Listen in...

In this bonus episode, I'm covering a real-time response to life relevant to so many of us right now – how to navigate the new normal brought upon us by the Coronavirus pandemic. I'm joined by my friend, Felicia Alexander, co-founder of Boxunion, and we discuss topics ranging from self-care and sanity tips, running a fitness business in the current climate, and maintaining community in our sociall...

In this bonus episode, I'm covering a real-time response to a challenge in life relevant to all of us right now – how to parent, work from home and basically survive during the Coronavirus pandemic. I'll be speaking with my friend Muneerah Freeman and we'll cover a wide array of topics ranging from self-care and sanity tips, talking to our kids about COVID19, quarantine habits, and lots more. For...

A passion for living positively led today's guest, Lynette Lovelace, to start her company, Lifetherapy. Lifetherapy encourages women to live fully and helps them create a daily ritual of self-care that is empowering. In this episode, Lynette shares her journey to creating the Lifetherapy brand and spreading positivity via her products.  For more info on Lifetherapy; https://www.lifetherapy.com/  ...

In part 1 of my health and fertility interview with Lynette Lovelace, founder and CEO of Lifetherapy. we discuss how she overcame numerous personal health challenges and then guided her son and daughter through their own health crises. During our conversation, Lynette shares the secret to her resilience and grit. For more info on LifeTherapy: https://www.lifetherapy.com/ For more information on Jo...

In this fertility episode, my friend, Nubia Chaidez, and I discuss the importance of pivoting in a new direction in the context of my IVF journey and Nubia's change in careers, thereby showing that a response to life can be applied to a myriad of challenges. We will also discuss the power of the positive mindset as an essential part of navigating the obstacles in life. For more information on Jose...

In this Fertility Episode, I will share two snippets from my first year doing IVF and how I evolved from optimistic to dejected after all of the failed treatments. We will explore the importance of self-love during the challenging moments in life. 

Today we will hear part 2 of my interview with Bogdan "Shark" Grebeniuk. If you recall from the previous episode, Shark is an amazing athlete who won countless awards and titles during his swimming career. Now he is faced with yet another seemingly insurmountable obstacle in life. In October 2019, Shark was diagnosed with Stage 3 Lymphoma at the age of 28. When I think of a warrior, Shark easily c...