Holistically Being w/ Lakia McDaniel

I'm using discernment and making choices that scares TF out of me but will help create the soft life I deserve to live. I encourage you to do the same. Why? Because you're worthy of the soft life you desire. Today's episode will tell you how. Holistic Tip of the Week: The Benefits of Restorative Yoga

Something I've learned in this new season of courage. Holistic Tip of the Week: Communicate your feelings and express what's on your mind.

Interview season of Holistically Being is back in effect with Entrepreneur Nísha Yolanda blessing us as our first featured guest in our 10th season. Nisha is a mom, author, photographer, creative designer, podcaster and can all-around badass who has not allowed her personal challenges deter her from creating the life she desires. In this month of mental health awareness, Nisha and I will chat it up about the importance of self-care as black women and as mothers during trying times and being our own cheerleader through it all. Connect with Nisha: FB: Nisha Yolanda IG: Naturallynisha_

My thoughts on the meaning behind, "Closed mouths Don't Get Fed", and how it applies to us. Holistic Tip of the Week: Try Yoga!

Sharing my perspective on giving up but still hoping when it comes to love. Holistic Tip of the Week: Ingredients for homemade mouth rinse.

In this season 10 opener, I share my thoughts on the reality behind upgrading your life. Is this something you can truly accept? Holistic Tip of the Week: 4 Basic Tips for Improving Your Overall Health

What are you willing to sacrifice to obtain peace in your life? Holistic Tip of the Week: Natural ways to diminish appearance of unwanted moles

Just giving my single squad some reassurance.

Deciphering the difference between celebrity obsession and admiration by fans. Where do we draw the line? What's considered obsessed behavior to you? Holistic Tip of theWeek: Breaks in Life are necessary.

Let me make it clear that I don't condone violence. However, I understand Will Smith's frustration. That slap wasn't just for Chris. In fact...I believe it's deeper than the joke that was made about his wife, Jada.  

Just some motivation for you. Listen to this when you're frustrated about life and love.ney. Holistic Tip of the Week: 4 common Methods that'll catapult you on your holistic journey

The lies we tell ourselves are subtle but self-damaging. It's time we stop lying and be honest with our vulnerability and our need for change. Holistic Tip of the Week: 4 basic reasons why we should spend time in nature

The title is pretty self explanatory, but hit the play button to this episode on why I not only remind you, but why I remind myself, as well. This is a partial "storytime" episode. Press PLAY and get comfy! Holistic Tip of the Day: The benefit of ASMR

I felt compelled to make this episode something I want to express from my heart. I want to know if you're happy. I want to know if you're content and at peace. Me? Well...press play to find out. Holistic Tip of the Week: Declutter

While Generation X debate with the Millennials over this particular halftime show, I'm going share my 2 cents on the lesson EVERY generation should take heed to. It was more than the music performed.   Holistic Tip of the Week: 4 Ways to Live Holistically Without Disrupting Your Daily Routine. Subscribe to the podcast/blog: holisticallybeing.com 

The new shift we're all experiencing is placing us in much better positions.  Get ready! If you've been feeling like a "new you"  being birthed, here's the reason why.

Going through some changes! I feel good. I feel empowered. I'm purging, I feel like I'm not the only one experiencing this, and you are purging, too! Tell me what's up! Holistic Tip of the Week: Unconventional holistic tips you'd wish you'd knew sooner! Subscribe to the blog/podcast: holisticallybeing.com Subscribe to our Youtube: https://youtube.com/holisticallybeingtv/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Allenia Renee, an amazing Holistic Life Coach and author of A Conversation with Your Big Sister: The SLOW NO Strategy. We're gonna discuss why we should say NO more often, as well as strategies that we can do easily that will improve our lives!  Subscribe to the podcast/blog: holisticallybeing.com Subscribe to our YouTube: https://youtube.com/holisticallybeingtv/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This show is a reminder that you don't have to feel alone during a period of isolation or feeling like you have no one to lean on. This is your time of personal transformation.  Holistic Tip of the Day: Be kind to yourself Subscribe to the podcast/blog : http://holisticallybeing.com/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://youtube.com/holisticallybeingtv/  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Reflecting on 2021 and preparing for 2022 Subscribe to the podcast/blog at : http://holisticallybeing.com/ Subscribe to my YouTube: https://youtube.com/holisticallybeingtv/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your Girl has Gone off the Social Media Grid and She couldn't Feel More at Peace. If you're an avid listener of my podcast, you already know how important it is to me to take social media breaks. I can't stress enough how vital it is for your mental health. Well, I've recently decided to quit it for good. As a content creator, It's risky, but as a person who values her mental health and peace of mind more than anything else right now, it's necessary. Holistic Tip of the Day: 4 Simple holistic tips to increase your energy every day! Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this episode. I talk about how life provides us with plot twists that will knock us on our backsides! What if I told you not even the challenges we face in life are powerful enough to keep us down and from progressing in life? What if I told you we can still succeed in our holistic journey and personal growth in the midst of personal chaos? Listen to today's show to find out how! Holistic Tip of th Day: 5 Simple Steps That'll Improve Your Holistic Health Subscribe to Holisticallybeing.com Social Media: Facebook: Holstically Being | Instagram: @holisticallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode, I share some things I've come to understand more of when it comes to the people in my life and the support I needed from them. We all want to feel appreciated, seen, heard and valued, but the reality is, not everyone have the ability to give you these things. 2 Questions: How would you feel if these things aren't often shown/given to you? Are you currently experiencing frustration from lack of support? Perhaps today show will help you realize the reasoning behind your frustration. Holistic tip of the day: Unplug Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Social media: Facebook: Holistically Being | Instagram: @holisticallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode, I share a new valuable HOLISTIC lesson I've learn while watching last night's epic Verzuz battle between the queens, Stephanie Mills and Chaka Khan. Part of the concept of being holistic is keeping everything balanced, not only physically, but emotionall andmentally, as well. That carries over into how we handle situations. Especially, situations that may be challenging or truamatic for us and for those we love. In this episode, I share what we witnessed in this Verzuz that exemplified that. Holistic Tip of the Day: 3 common ways to get rid of bloating Subscribe to holsiticallybeing.com Social media: Facebook: Holistically Being | Instagram: @holsitcallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this 70th episode in the season of relationships and intimacy, I feel compelled to give you some encouragment about dating. We've all experienced dating disasters, but as much as we'd hate to admit, they're a part of life and they actually help us to become better humans. You may have had enough and NEVER want to date again, but what if I told you there's someone out there for you? Would you believe me? Listen to this episode if you don't. Holistic Tip of the Day: Improving love-making with meditation. Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Social media: Facebook: Holistically Being | Instagram: @holisticallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this special live episode, I have a conversation with Mindset Coach and Founder of Live Not Loathe, LLC, Jevon Wooden. We talk about the importance of black men's mental health, self-awareness, the need for vulnerability and more. Jevon also share's his own story of trials to triumph, how he decresed mental blocks and increased self-value and through his work, teaches others ot do the same. Get a signed copy of his newest book, Own Your Kingdom here. Holistic Tip of the Day: 5 Common Ways to Combat Anxiety. Suscribe to holisticallybeing.com Social media: Facebook: Holistically Being | Instagram: @holisticallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode, I share some hard truths that I've gathered and put away for safe-keeping while navigating through these life chapters. How are you treating yourself? Is what you're doing to make life and love easier, working for you? Are your friendships and reflections good reflections of who your are? I break down seven hard truths that may provide some clarity and help you become more self-aware. Holistic Tip of the Day: 7 Cardinal Rules of Life we should apply to make life easier. Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Social media: Facebook: Holistically Being | Instagram: @holisticallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's episode leaves you with the question...what benefits are associated with sexual activity outside of marriage? There are some folks that may actually list some benefits of keeping the legs open, but they may noy be very effective if longetivity is desired. Sometimes, we have to do things differently if we want better results. Is keeping youe legs opened something for you to do differently or closed? Holistic Tip of the Day: Spices in your kitchen cabinet with great health benefits! Click here! Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Connect on social media: Facebook: Holistically Being | Instagram: @holisticallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Speaking, or even writing down your affirmations is a practice of affriming your desires to be true. In addition to becoming the person who deserves what you want, affirmations can also relieve self-doubt and fear, while making room for self-improvement and confidence. If you need encouragement and optimism in the love departnent, this show is for you! Get ready to repeat, write them down, or better yet...download to listen whenever you need it. Holistic Tip of the Day: Essential oils for headaches Susbscribe to holisticallybeing.com Social media: Facebook: Holistically Being | Instagram: @holisticallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

November is Men's Health Awareness Month and in honor of this month, I want to dedicate today's show to the MENTAL health of BLACK MEN. There's a lot of fragility and suppressed emotions that most men struggle with. Especially, men of color. It's understandable why our men feel like the weight of the world is on them. Black men being conditioned to mask their emotions and not express how they feel openes the door to depressions, anxiety and even thoughts of suicide. Today's show focuses on... the causes of their emotional/mental pain The signs of depression the behaviors/activities associated with "slow suicide". Breaking the stigma behind getting help Holistic Tip of the Day: 10 steps to self-care Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Connect on Social Media: Facebook: Holistically Being Instagram: @holisticallybeing Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this 7th season of intimacy and relationships, episode 64 is all about where to start in your wellness journey. A good relationship with ourselves involves our ability to GET WELL! When it comes to our wellness journey, it's all in what and who we intentionally surround ourselves with that'll add to our joy, peace, solitude, and health. Wellness is multidimensional and sought after not only for spiritual and physical purposes, but for emotional, occupational, social, and intellectual, as well. Those are the SIX dimensions of wellness. In this episode, I break down what each mean and how you can choose one or all to apply to your wellness/holistic/spiritual journey. Holistic Tip of the Day : An alternative to Vic's Vapor Rub. Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Connect on Social Media Facebook: Holistically Being | Instagram: @holisticallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What Does being & feeling sexy really mean? Most would associate sexiness with what we do to enhance our appearance or how we perform in bed. Nothing wrong with those, but what If I told you feeling sexy has more to do with the person we are or becoming? How we feel about ourselves and how we treat ourselves? On this episode I break down some sure-fire and non bullshit methods to find and maintain your sexy! Some us us has either lost it or has unfortunately, never felt we've owned our sexy. Well! get ready to take notes! Holistic Tip of the day: The benefits of ginger. Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Connect on social media FB: Holisticallybeing | Instagram: @holisticallybeing | Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The relationship with ourselves is the most important relationship we can have. On today's episode, I share the reasons why you're not loving yourself as much as you think you are. There are three primary reasons why we fail to love ourselves properly: Holding on to past hurt Not doing what we truly love Lack of proper self care We'll explain each and what we can do to strenghthen the love we have for ourselves. Subscribe to the blog holisticallybeing.com Connect on social media Facebook: Holistically Being Instagram: @holisticallybeing Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Being an emotionally unavailable person can harbor feelings of fear; fear of failure, fear of opening up, fear of trusting, and fear of being yourself. This can definitely make it impossible to have a healthy relationship. Because of our uniqueness in how we handle things, it's a fact that we express emotional unavailability in our own way. However, some of us may seem standoffish in general. Signs include avoiding certain topics or situations that could evoke emotional expression. In this episode, I share my story of how I handled a guy I dated and now know I could've handled his response to me differently. This episode also includes the basic signs of an emotionally unavailable person, and ways we can become more emotionally available. Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Connect on social media Facebook: Holistically Being Instagram: @holisticallybeing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our habit of "people pleasing" will prevent others from reciprocating equitably, creating imbalances that a lot of relationships suffer from. Many of us tthat suffer with people pleasing may be oblivious to that, because the focus on pleasing our romanic partners (or people in general) blinds us from this reality. When we strenthen our ability to say no and set boundaries, our need to people please becomes non-existent. People pleasing is a co-dependent trait and the cost of this trait is high, considering one person is more fufilled in the union than the other. This typically happens when one ignores their own needs while fufilling their partner's. Is your people pleasing habit ruining your relationship? Is it making you less desired to stay in it? Are you feeling overwhelmed, trying to keep yourparnter happy? On this episode, I share... What my people pleasing consisted of How I stopped my people pleasing traits Signs that you're a people pleaser How to stop being a people pleaser in your relationship and in general Holistic tip of the day : Natural ways to cure nail fungus. Subsctibe to holisticallybeing.com Connect on social media: Facebook: Holistically Being Instagram: @holisticallybeing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are all capable of having an emotionally healthy relationship. Unfortunately, many of us has failed in that arena. That doesn't negate the fact that we can still create and maintain better relationships than the failed ones we've endured. Holistic relationships include two holistic individuals that come together to form a beautiful union. What if I told you that our relationship don't have to fail if holistic philosopies are applied? On today's episode, we'll break down why practicing a holistic lifestyle could possibly be the catalyst of change in your relationsips and we'll break down the five aspects of a holistic relationship that will make your relationship a success. Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Connect on social media: FB: Holistically Being IG: @holisticallybeing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this special episode, I will recite some affirmations for you to repeat for attraction of the financial and successful blessings that you seek. Speaking affirmations is a verbal practice of affirming your desires to be true. The spiritual/emotional benefit of speaking affirmations, as well as writing them, can relieve self-doubt and fear while making room for enhanced confidence and self-improvement. Subscribe to holisticallybeing.com Follow on Facebook: Holistically Being Instagram: @holisticallybeing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We can spend all day, every day eating the right foods, drinking plenty of water, and exercising. However, if our spirit is in need of cleansing, we're pretty much defeating the purpose. Detoxification can be done two ways. Physically and spiritually. The uniqueness of this duality is one can't be done without the other. They're pretty much a "package deal". In this episode, we'll break down the signs and what I'd recommend to detox. Holistic tip mentioned can be read about here Subscribe to Holisticallybeing.com Connect on social media: FB: Holistically Being IG: @holisticallybeing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Living a holistic lifestyle means incorporating methods in a way that is natural to us. We are basically using alternative/natural methods of practical living that includes anything ranging from what we eat to stress relief. I can tell you from experience that living holistically has been a life- changer, and I think I speak for everyone who has chosen this lifestyle that it's the best form of self-love. While on this journey, we come to discover that our mind, body, and spirit is all interconnected. In this episode, I explain how. Comment, share, subscribe! Make sure to subscribe to holsticallybeing.com Connect with us! Facebook: Holistically Being Instagram: @holisticallybeing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You may have heard the term in a conversation. You may have heard it in your favorite song. The word, Chakra, means “Wheel of Light” in Sanskrit. Just imagine little colorful wheels lined up and down the center of the body and circling in motion. There are seven points in the center of the human body that releases energy and that's where the chakras are located. Chakras, in other terms, are energy portals in the body. You have them. I have them. WE ALL have them. When I first heard the word “Chakra”, I thought it could be a dope name for a soulful singer ;-) It was also an intriguing enough word for me to research Chakras more because I kept reading and hearing about it from my energy-working friends. After much research, I continued to study the importance of the seven chakras and their connection to our spiritual, physical, and intellectual wellbeing. I've been fascinated ever since as an advocate for balanced energy centers. Read more on holsticallybeing.com Connect with us Facebook: Holistically Being Instagram: @holisticallybeing Youtube: Holistically Being TV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode, I'm tackling this issue with inactivity in our lives that causes unfulfillment due to fear, and how we become sick and tired of our own shit, as a result. When we're sick and tired, we typically say these things: I'm tired I'm bored I need more I'm not happy I feel lost Experiencing these blockages only means one thing....YOU'RE READY FOR CHANGE! The question is...are you ready to apply the changes needed for you to have the life you desire? Check out the blog at holsticallybeing.com Connect with us on Social media: IG: @holisticallybeing FB: Holistically Being --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this season of self-care, I share another life lesson break-down! Remember those "special news reports"? They remind me of the one key thing that we all MUST go through. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My personal revelation during my self love/self-care journey and my break from dating. What I didn't know then that I know now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I chat it up with host of the sassy and informative podcast, We Don't Sip Tea, We Drink Wine, Ms. Jasmine Highsmith. We discuss the best forms of self-care for millennials in these trying times. As a millennial herself, Jasmine also shares her self-care methods that she practices on a daily basis. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Inspired from a chapter in one of my favorite book, 'Sacred Woman" by Queen Afua! I share my thoughts on the importance of connecting and caring for our womb and vagina. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Some of y'all can't live without social media and it shows! It's time to detach! Let's normalize social media detoxes as a part of our self-care regimen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this sixth season debut, I share how we can fully get what we need out of excluding ourselves from social distractions while in our self-care journey. Healthy isolation is what I like to call it! Being in hermit mode can truly work for us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I share the type of people we should avoid while maintaining our mental health. There's no doubt that who we surround ourselves with could deeply impact our mental health. Who are you hanging with these days? Do they add value to your mental and emotional health or deplete it? Hopefully, this episode will provide you with any clarity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this day in age where social media and the internet is an integral part of our lives, I feel that we've lost the art of personal connection. I share how "unplugging", which is also a healing method, can also help us find that lost art. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode, I want to share the ONE THING that will help us successfully detach from unhealthy situations. This method is a GAME CHANGER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chatting it up with Author, Youth Advocate and Beloved Baseball Coach, Corey Goodwin, on his love for the game of baseball, how it has impacted him, and how it can be used as a healing tool for the youth! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lakia-mcdaniel/message