Rooted with Yams

Our third key to unlocking our womanhood is to, "take care of ourselves". In this episode I share four simple activities that I incorporate into my daily routine to ensure that my self is well cared for. I continue to apologize for my bootleg quality and sickly voice, and will continue to thank y'all for bearing with me... but don't sleep, the day will come when I get it together! Episodes Referen...

The most empowering and liberating thing you can do for yourself is, to know who you are inside and out, in all areas of your life and body. In this episode we talk about pap smear etiquette and the importance of being in relationship with your gynecologist! P.S. excuse my sickly vocals, these summer allergies are trying to ruin me. But the devil is A LIE! Here are some links below for more inform...

In this five part series we will be discussing some of the major keys in securing your bag to womanhood. Today it's all about cooking, and using nutrition as a tool to unlock your maximum health potential; because everybody knows your health is your wealth & only the wealthy survive in this economy. Send me your thoughts and what you'd like discussed next. rootedwithyams@gmail.com RATE. LIKE. COMM...

Basically modesty is a social construct, and as women we have used it as a tool to shame, isolate and stigmatize other women. But aren't we supposed to be a team, lifting each other up and celebrating one another and how they chose the celebrate themselves?.... Hmm just a thought. Four things that dictate what we wear: 1. Culture 2. Emotions 3. Employment Status 4. Self Esteem Share your thoughts,...

One of my favorite guys on earth came on this podcast and completely snatched my edges! Francis is really bringing a word for all of us, regarding self awareness and intentionality with our relationships. Lord help us, because we are gonna need a pen and paper for this one. Don't forget you can email me at: rootedwithyams@gmail.com or send questions/suggestions through IG: @yams_andpotatoes Here a...

I realize now that I spoke way to casually, and was not gentle when talking so openly about my period. Yet, here we are! Sorry y'all. THIS IS YOUR DISCLAIMER. So yea in this episode I talk about my challenging experience with "Soft Cups" and my mini boycott against tampons. Im really trying to be a "Diva Cup" woman but I'm scared I'll spend my coin and have an outrageous experience... Comment your...

We have a guest! Live in the studio! My favorite person of all time is here dropping some nice gems on what it means to be a woman, a mom and an impactful being. I am so happy this woman agreed to sit down with me, and with her dramatics and theatrics I doubt it'll happen again lol. So go ahead and listen, keep listening or plan to listen, my mom is such a hoot my goodness! SUBSCRIBE: Rooted With...

Wow, this was actually a fail and I am quite embarrassed; Nonetheless, here is our last discussion in our April **but it's May though** discussion series "Limitations to Health" In this episode I ramble on about the inevitable... LAZINESS. If you listen through and through, and stuck with me through the series, YOU ARE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!! Leave me a comment if you made it through the whole series a...

I wanna be healthy but... IM NOT EURO-AMERICAN SIS, It might be easy for "No-Seasoning-Susan" or "Tiny-Portions-Patricia" or even for "Non-Fat-NonGMO-Organic-Vegan-Becky" This chapter is for my foreign baddies and all those who have the opportunity to enjoy all the flavors and goodness that your people have to offer! In this episode I discuss three ideas I have to help us overcome this weeks limit...

Part 3 of our APRIL SERIES! Even though our busy schedules are not conducive to our health goals, in this episode we explore 5 different ideas to help us overcome: 1. Make your health part of your hustle 2. PLAN 3. Meal Prep 4. Do whats best for yoU! 5. Think about your coin! Sorry for my sickly condition, I hope the sound turned out okay... Thank you for listening to my jibber jabber and trust me...

APRIL SERIES continues! This week we discuss ways to combat MONEY as a huge limitation to us achieving optimal health. 1. Budget 2. Replace* 3. Know Your Body's Needs 4. Buy WHOLE foods 5. Shop Generic Brands 6. Throw the Card Away We cover six main keys to make healthier moves on a budget, as well as touch on many, many, many pet peeves and hacks that will BLOW YOUR MIND! This episode is filled w...

THE APRIL SERIES is HERE! In this first episode, we discuss TIME as a major limitation to us accomplishing our health goals. We discuss four main tools to help overcome the race against time: 1. REPLACE 2. ACCOUNTABILITY 3. THINKING LONG TERM 4. COOK Hope this encourages someone; next week we will discuss MONEY as a fundamental limitation to health and I cannot wait. In the meantime: email me your...

In this episode, I talk about how I keep myself in check when it comes to how I perceive my fellow sisthren. The true art of sisterhood comes with unity, empowerment and uplifting; and there is no room for discouragement or shaming. So let's stop sipping on that hatorade (some of us even gulping), and lets learn to appreciate each woman in her own glory and queendom! Send your tips, feedback & con...

"Here's to Strong Women; May we know them, May we be them & May we raise them" Today, this month and forevermore we honor, celebrate and pay tribute to the queens who paved the way for us and open doors for us. This is what it is all about! I keep trying to tell y'all, we are the nucleus of society! Stay encouraged and empowered queens

Happy Women's Month/Season/Era! If you're a real one, you will listen to the WHOLE ENTIRE show and accept my apologies for my 1)crying cousin, 2)my lack of audio editing skills 3)My allergies and 4)the delay: Link to article: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/04/qualities-of-real-friends_n_5709821.html "Show me who your friends are, and I'll show you who you are" -Maya Angelou & everybody's m...

Serving as a part 2, to "The Evolution Won't Be Televised" I have to be honest with y'all I am paranoid, and forget that guys are capable and deserving of evolution and new beginnings. Forgive me this is sort of a rant, but help me be better by writing to rootedwithyams@gmail.com

Episode TWO! "Just because you've always been _____ ; Does Not mean you'll always be ______." Ladies, it's time we get in formation! I'm trying to be revolutionary, a game changer, like Claire Huxtable, Auntie Obama & Rosa Parks sis! But aiint no revolution without the evolution. and aiint no evolution if we are tangled in the past. So get your cutters and trimmers, it's time to start cutting out...

In this episode we will discuss how the definitions you subject yourself to determine you direction in life and ultimately your woman core. Be aware of who and what you let define you ladies

This is my very first episode and I am so excited! During this time I'll be summarizing my vision for this podcast and what you can expect in future episodes. Thank you for listening! Music: Q.U.E.E.N x Janelle Monae & Erykah Badu CoverArt: Kelsey Johnson-Upshaw rootedwithyams@gmail.com submit questions, comment or topics you'd like to discuss