Be Well Sis: The Podcast

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Hormones, Health, and Harmony: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Peoples on Perimenopause Feb 14, 2024

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Today we're talking about the P-Word.... Perimenopause.

Guest Spotlight:

Dr. Nicole Peoples is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and owner of Peoples Functional Medicine, an integrative medical practice that helps women age backward by addressing the root causes of health and hormone imbalances. She is the creator of the Black Woman’s Guide to Health, Hormone and Longevity, a virtual lifestyle medicine coaching program that helps women reset their hormones so they can release excess fat, balance their metabolism, prevent disease and optimize the way they feel and age.

How to Connect with Dr. Peoples:

Practice Website: www.drnicolepeoples.com

Coaching Program: www.blkwomansguide.com

Youtube: drnicolepeoples
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Come Back, Sis: Chrisette Michele on Resilience, Pivoting, and Communication Jan 31, 2024

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WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!!

I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well, Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and more interactive experience. Our January Book of the Month is "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma" by Mariel Buqué.

Join the book club- your $10/month contribution directly funds the post-production fees of the podcast. The ultimate goal is to outsource video and audio editing so that the podcast is uploaded on time every Tuesday and Friday.

Also- we're going to Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 and you DESERVE to be there. To get find out the details and reserve your spot visit-->Be Well, Sis Retreat

Guest Spotlight:

In this episode, I'm joined by Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter- Chrisette Michele. She’s weathered the journey of a 15-year career topping the Billboard Pop and R&B charts,
collaborating with artists from Jay Z to John Legend, and touring the world. She’s experienced
cancel culture first hand, love, marriage and divorce and the stigmas that come with adult
ADHD and Bi-Polar Type 2, all in the public eye. She just launched her brand new podcast called Come Back Sis.

Come Back Sis is where Chrisette Michele invites guests and friends to offer
encouragement, hope, and personal methods to inner peace-no matter the storm.

How to Connect with Chrisette:

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Chrisette's Tedx Talk- watch it here!

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Self-Marriage, Social Justice, and Body Liberation: A Conversation with Danni "Amapoundcake" Adams Jan 17, 2024

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Guest Spotlight

Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams is an influencer, writer, activist, body image coach, and speaker.

She has worked alongside physicians to help minimize anti-fat bias in health care. In 2021, she partnered with Seminole County Health Department to decrease food disparities in low-income communities. She’s received the Solidarity Award from Job with Justice award and has been nominated for several 2023 awards for change. One of them being the 30 under 30 Global Brand Award.

The audacious body image coach has been invited to speak at Harvard University, the University of Ottawa, Bethune Cookman University, and others about race, beauty, and more. She's also been featured on the Tamron Hall Show and Dr. Phil.

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Understanding and Overcoming Mother Wounds | Alyson Brown Jan 09, 2024

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Guest Spotlight:

Alyson is an inner child healing coach who helps Black women heal and overcome the pain of the mother wound. Countless women are suffering in silence because they have no language for their experience. Alyson not only holds space for that pain, but creates opportunities for us to address and overcome.

How to Connect with Aly:

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Break the Cycle: A Guide for Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Mariel Buqué Jan 02, 2024

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In this episode, Cassandre interviews Dr. Mariel Buqué, a therapist and author of "Break the Cycle." They discuss intergenerational trauma and its impact on individuals and families. Dr. Buqué explains that intergenerational trauma is the only type of trauma that is passed down through generations and can affect our biology. They highlight the importance of addressing and healing intergenerational trauma to break the cycle and create healthier family dynamics.

Guest Spotlight:

Dr. Mariel Buqué, an Afro-Dominican Psychologist, and author of "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma," has woven her holistic approach into a modern, comprehensive therapeutic framework. With training from Columbia University, she co-developed a holistic mental health care fellowship, serving diverse clinics in the Columbia hospital system. Dr. Buqué integrates sound bath meditation and breathwork into therapy to deepen trauma healing. Her healing workshops reach Fortune 100 companies like Google and Twitter, and she lectures at Columbia University. Featured on major media outlets including The Today Show and Good Morning America, Dr. Buqué's approach to healing layered trauma is underpinned by her proprietary intergenerational healing approach. She extends her practices through her book, newsletter, and a growing social media community, earning recognition as a School of Greatness 100 Greatest People Doing Good in 2022 and an inaugural Verywell Mind 25 Mental Health Champion.

PURCHASE A COPY OF BREAK THE CYCLE HERE!

Where to connect with Dr. Mariel:

WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!!

I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well,Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and more interactive experience. Our January Book of the Month is "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma" by Mariel Buqué.

Also- we're going to Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 and you NEED to be there. Click here for more info on the wellness retreat!

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Connect: www.bewellsis.com

Follows us on Instagram!

Be Well, Sis Partners:

Athletic Greens (AG1)– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs

Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS

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2023 in Review: Wins,Losses,and Lessons Learned Dec 29, 2023

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A million thanks for being part of the Be Well, Sis tribe. I'm incredibly grateful for you and wish you more love, laughter, good health, success, joy, and peace as we enter the new year.

WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!!

I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well,Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and more interactive experience. Our January Book of the Month is "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma" by Mariel Buqué.

Also- we're going to Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 and you NEED to be there. Click here for more info on the wellness retreat!

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Connect: www.bewellsis.com

Follows us on Instagram!

Be Well, Sis Partners:

Athletic Greens (AG1)– Redeem your offer for 1 year of high-quality Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs

Let’s Get Checked: If you want to feel more empowered in your health and wellness and get tested at home, visit trylgc.com/bewellsis and get 25% off your test using code BEWELLSIS

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Finding Love in a Changing World:Dating in the Digital Age Dec 05, 2023

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Dating can be tricky. This is especially true if you're not asking the right questions.

Guest Spotlight:

Dr. Jacquie’s rise into the relationship and marriage space has deemed her America’s Marriage & Relationship Coach™. Her magnetic appeal captures audiences with her practical solutions to relatable issues. Dr. Jacquie’s mantra derives from the idea that the foundation of any society starts in the individual homes of people. Dr. Jacquie is regularly featured on morning shows and News segments on networks like Fox, KTLA, CNN, GWN, Hallmark ABC and NBC affiliates, TV One Bravo and Huffington Post. She continues to light a path towards an enriched life and resides in Miami, FL with her husband of over 25 years and two sons.

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Overcoming Perfectionism: Finding Your Authentic Self with Bianca Hughes Nov 29, 2023

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In this episode, therapist and author Bianca Hughes joins the host to discuss her experience with a personal diagnosis. Bianca shares her story of being told she may have herpes over 20 years ago and the subsequent shame, stigma, and fear she faced. Despite not receiving an official diagnosis, she grappled with the implications it could have on her relationships. Tune in to hear Bianca's journey and how she navigated through this challenging experience.

Guest Spotlight:

Bianca Kesha Hughes is setting boundaries and breaking barriers. Known for authenticity and heart-work services, Bianca is the ultimate trailblazer in the mental health and wellness field as a therapist and speaker inspiring her audience to let go of the illusion of perfectionism. Bianca helps women overwhelmed with perfectionism connect to their inner selves through self-awareness and vulnerability to essentially embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves.

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Resources:

Take the Perfectionism Quiz here!

Herpes Simplex Virus CDC Factsheet

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Feel Good Fridays: Mindful Giving Nov 24, 2023

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In a world where we’re constantly on the go, it's easy to rush through the holiday season without truly savoring the joy of giving. But the act of gifting can be a powerful source of connection, love, and impact.

Be well, Sis.

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Sacred Purpose:A Journey of Self-Discovery with Myeisha Essex Nov 21, 2023

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Guest Spotlight:

Myeisha Essex is a sacred purpose coach, wellness advocate, motivational speaker, journalist, and digital marketing specialist. With a passion for teaching the power of mindfulness, meditation, and self-care, Myeisha has become a leading voice in the wellness community.
After years of personal and professional experience, she founded Essex Media Group — a boutique agency that focuses on 3 main pillars: purpose coaching, digital marketing, and event planning in the wellness space.

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Be Well, Sis Partners:

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