The Monday Bloom

Happy 2023 & welcome to The Monday Bloom (FKA More Than a Mommy)!!! This week's episode jumps right into the topic of energy and can I just say the energy shift I feel after transitioning to The Monday Bloom from More Than a Mommy feels amazing! Love when the necessary shifts prove to be so good for us. In this episode: Expanding the vision we can manifest for our lives The power of our intent...

I know it's been a minute since we've had our last Monday chit-chat but you knew I would be back! Join me in this episode as we discuss our 2022 wrap-up & how we're stepping into 2023. Make sure to stay 'til the end to hear about the transition of the podcast!! I appreciate you all so much. Thank you for your listening ears and support.  Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already. I...

"We are worthy of any and everything we desire." I attended #WorthyBehaviorDay last week and I had you all in mind!! This episode features a quick rundown of the event and also includes some encouraging reminders about our own worthiness. *Spoiler Alert* We're BORN worthy!  Thanks for listening!! Please remember to subscribe, share, and rate 5 stars if you haven't already. Your support means...

I've been thinking a lot lately about the way we are wired to *sometimes* prematurely cancel people in our lives when they aren't meeting the expectations we have for them. In this episode, I pose a more nuanced way of approaching those "sandpaper" people that has helped me navigate the complexity of adulting in community. Thanks for Listening! Don't forget to share, subscribe, & leave a 5 sta...

Hey y'all! My baby girl heard that episode on affirmations and her reaction was "like hold up! tag me in" LOL..so I interviewed my absolute favorite guest on this week's episode. I speak life over her every night before she goes to bed and these are just a snippet of our usual routine. It's so important to cultivate the sense of empowerment in our babies *before* the world tries to convince them t...

I know most of the time we explore life beyond our roles as Mommies, but I had to get this one off! Why did no one warn me about the trials and tribulations  of parenting far away from your familial community? Maybe I'm being a little exaggerative but this is really is a discussion that we should have before our 4 year olds start throwing blocks at our head on a 5 day break from school.....I'...

Since we're still under the Virgo moon, it's only right to center the newness that comes along with this season. This episode features affirmations written and inspired by the work of Morgan Harper Nichols. Visit www.morganharpernichols.com to download the beautifully illustrated affirmations as wallpaper! Also included in this week's episode: advocating for the life we *actually* want to live. I...

Virgos, our time is here! Happy Monday y'all! My birthday is this week so I shifted from our usual flow of things to chat it up with you about some things on my heart and mind as this new chapter loads. Don't ask me why I broke into gospel singing twice because I just told you it's my birthday & that means I do what I want!! Lol, in all semi-seriousness, I hope these reflections bless you as m...

"Mind the business you WANT TO PAY YOU." Y'all...I had the pleasure of welcoming the one and only Nitina Francis of BurgundyGinger Events onto the podcast and she wasted NO time! I so deeply loved the way she described overcoming as a daily practice and encouraged us to scale back enough to honor what each day needs from us. (Spoiler alert to all the Mamas listening...it's usually something differ...

Calling all Generational Cycle Breakers, Shifters, and Changemakers! This one is for you. So often we think of disrupting negative cycles as going in the complete opposite direction of where we don't want to be, but sometimes shifting the pattern looks like being dealt similar cards and playing that hand differently. I'm so excited to dive into this with you today!  As always, thank you so mu...

*Trigger Warning* : This podcast episode discusses childhood harm that I and others have experienced. Please listen at your own discretion. You have to love how the Holy Spirit just ramshacks your plans, lol....this episode got real deep, real fast and believe it or not, this was not the original plan! However, when God tells me to move, I move (just like that...sorry I had to do it!) and I know t...

I don't know about you, but there have been times that I have overTHUNK myself into a state of paralysis. 1) Yes, I made up a word and I'm sticking by it. 2) Hate to bring it to you...but all that overthinking is rooted in fear. It's actually designed to keep you stuck in your safe comfort zone. Let's put the gear in motion today, ok?! As always, thank you so much for listening and don't forget to...

Don't get fooled by the simplicity of the title of this week's episode.....many of us are very guilty of a lil thing called "self-sabotage" that we're digging into today. As always, thank you so much for listening and don't forget to share, rate & subscribe!! I appreciate you! Stay in touch: IG: @nikkiarshines www.themondaybloom.com

So often, autopilot has us reaching for things without us even knowing why! This week's episode is all about pausing & reflecting on the "why" behind our dreams, goals, & desires. Let's dig deep! Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe & share! Stay in touch: IG: @nikkiarshines www.themondaybloom.com

It's really the energy for me. I've really learned that the life of our desires weighs heavily on our physical, mental, and emotional capacity. When the energy is low, even the mundane things feel incredibly difficult to keep up with. Join me in this episode as we discuss this and more.  Stay in touch: IG: @nikkiarshines www.themondaybloom.com

Join me in the last episode of season 4 (I know, right?! Flew by!) as we go deeper into our mindset exploration. Our mindsets truly are the vehicles in which we navigate this thing called life and as you will hear, one of my favorite things to discuss. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for an exciting new  Season 5!  Stay in Touch: IG: @nikkiarshines www.themondaybloom.com

Our minds literally have the power to shape our worlds. I've been really focusing on the power of our mindset lately & couldn't wait to share this with you all! Come back next week for Part 2! Article Mentioned in the Episode: https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/blog/scarcity-mindset/ Stay in Touch: IG: @nikkiarshines @melanatedandmindful www.themondaybloom.com

So much on my mind during this Women's History Month and I've been thinking a lot lately about the history of women and our defining ties to what we do . Join me in this episode as I grapple with the concept of "human beings" vs "humans-doing" and how it's ok to just BE! **Warning** Girl...I recorded this episode on a different device with a different mic and the audio is not doing what I need it...

I just finished reading "The Comfort Crisis" by Michael Easter and it really has been challenging me in practical ways to step out of what he calls "the comfort creep." Join me in this episode as we scratch the surface of what it means to step out of our comfort zones and why it's so important! Thanks so much for listening! Stay in touch: www.themondaybloom.com IG: @nikkiarshines @melanatedandmind...

Lately, I've been thinking of how life has conditioned me to mute my joy and shy away from my accomplishments. If you're anything like me, I'm here to tell you...we not doin' that anymore!! Join me in this episode as we explore this topic and why "doing it for the haters" is simply *not it* either. Thanks so much for listening! Stay in touch: www.themondaybloom.com IG: @nikkiarshines @melanatedand...

Many of us were raised in environments that conditioned to believe that sadness was a bad thing and that emotions other than happiness and the like were meant to be hidden and not put on display. This episode offers you all the permission you need to break free from that falsehood. Our bodies communicate to us through emotions and it's perfectly ok to be sad!!! Just remember though..."it cannot al...

We've spent the last couple of weeks discussing the concept of "doing it scared" and got a reminder that we, in fact, ARE ENOUGH. My question now is, what are you waiting for? I mean this in the most literal way possible, what is the making up the distance between the life you're living now and the life of your dreams? Bring your journal to this episode with you if you can!  Thanks for listen...

Nothing brings out the "demon bully"(shoutout to Sarah Jakes Roberts) in me more than when the enemy convinces God's children to believe his lies. Issa no for me. If you have been feeling doubt or imposter syndrome trying to creep in, press play expeditiously! Ya'll even had me go into prayer this episode, lol, we are not playing small in 2022. Thanks for listening!! Stay in touch: www.themondaybl...

We are not letting fear take the wheel any longer! This episode explores what fear really means to our God-given call, and since you might need a breather after all this truth, we'll engage in a moment of pause before our time together ends. As always, thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and share!  Keep in Touch: www.themondaybloom.com IG: @nikkiarshines 

Happy New Year! I hope 2022 is talking to you nicely, but if not....we'll get it in check REAL soon! Join me as I explore breath work, a bit of meditation, and how I'm making space for this new year to be somewhere I'd like to be. Keep in touch: IG: @nikkiarshines Website: www.themondaybloom.com