MamMaJ(ism)

Hello honey, I'm home!In this week's episode, we are starting with a coherent breathing exercise. I know it's been a minute (or maybe you've been binging and I'm right on time for you!) so I will explain how beneficial these exercises can be for your mental health. Coherent breathing helps to reduce stress and anxiety in the body. Afterward, I talk about why I have been away for so long. Funny, this was meant to be a short episode but here we are. Even in the midst of me making excuses for myself, I've found a way to stay true to the pod and sprinkle a couple of gems I hope you pick up on. Tune in for more!Meditation music provided by Chris Collins at indiemusicbox.comDP the Unknown provides episode theme music titled "Here/If"Be sure to follow the social media accounts to stay updated on episodes, highlights, and behind-the-scenes pics.

Have you ever taken the 5 love languages quiz but it didn't resonate with you? I just might have the solution you didn't know you needed!In this week's episode, we are starting with a full-body scan guided meditation. Body scan meditations are a great way to reduce anxiety, improve your sleep, increase your lovingkindness for yourself, and reduce pain.  Even if you don't think those benefits relate to you, body scans are a great way to stay mindful and connected to your body.Afterward, I share a version of the love languages that are more inclusive and open to all types of relationships. These are referred to as the 18 Love Languages for Modern Love created by certified sex and relationship educator Anne Hodder-Shipp. I know jumping from 5 languages to 18 seems like more work but once you listen to the breakdown and reasoning for this updated version, you're going to be as floored as I was!References from the episode:Anne Hodder-Shipp's website The 18 Languages for Modern Love Ebook Meditation music provided by Chris Collins at indiemusicbox.comDP the Unknown provides episode theme music titled "Here/If"Be sure to follow the social media accounts to stay updated on episodes, highlights, and behind-the-scenes pics.

How often do you label your thoughts and situations as good or bad? For me, it's all the time. What if I told you that'd considered judgmental thinking, but there's a way to practice nonjudgmental thinking? I have a Taoist story that I want to share that will help put things in perspective. In this week's episode, we start with a boxed breathing exercise that sharpens concentration and reduces stress. This breathing technique follows the 4-4-4-4 breathing model where you breathe in for four seconds, hold for four seconds, breathe out for four seconds, and hold for another four seconds. This rhythmic breathing exercise is known to regulate body temperature and lower blood pressure. Afterward, I share a Taoist story that reminded me about the importance of nonjudgmental thinking. Back in Episode 44 of this podcast, I talked about nonjudgemental thinking basics and how we label our thoughts as good or bad. In this episode, we will be directing our attention to how we categorize events that happen in our lives as "good" or "bad." To clarify, the goal is to stop placing those traits on events and start taking them in for what they are. In my mind, they are all lessons to learn from. Meditation music provided by Chris Collins at indiemusicbox.comDP the Unknown provides episode theme music titled "Here/If"Be sure to follow the social media accounts to stay updated on episodes, highlights, and behind-the-scenes pics.

Have you ever wondered what Ramadan is about or what happens during that time? I've wondered the same and decided to put my google skills and resources to use!In this week's episode, we start with a guided meditation where you use your imagination to get to the basin of peace. When you do this meditation, it's recommended that you set 10min of uninterrupted time aside so you can receive the full benefits of this meditation. As always, take a deep breath and relax...Afterward, we get into details about Ramadan and my connection to the holiday. Ramadan is a holiday celebrated by Muslims to get closer to God through prayer and do good to humanity. In this episode, I will share a brief history of Ramadan, how it's celebrated, why it's celebrated, and how we can support those who celebrate it. References from the episode:“What Is Ramadan and when is it?”“Ramadan 101: All You Need To Know About The Holy Month.”What Do Muslims Believe?: The Roots and Realities of Modern Islam, by Ziauddin SardarMeditation music provided by Chris Collins at indiemusicbox.comDP the Unknown provides episode theme music titled "Here/If"Be sure to follow the social media accounts to stay updated on episodes, highlights, and behind-the-scenes pics.

Have you been thinking about starting something new but can't push go? I understand what that feels like and have found it easier when I finally take my foot off the brake. Allow me to offer 4 reasons why it's never too late to start something new! These reasons aren't so profound that you couldn't think of them yourself, but I do provide personal experiences/examples that show if I can do it, you can too!In this week's episode, we are starting with a breathing exercise that focuses on balance. This breathing technique follows the 4-2-4 breathing model where you breathe in for four seconds, hold for two seconds and breathe out for four seconds. This breathing exercise focuses on the balance due to the breathwork pattern that causes your blood to flow away from and toward your lungs. Give it a try and see how this breathing exercise works out for you.Afterward, I share four reasons why it's never too late to start something new. I've had moments where I wrestled with the concept of starting over, and it automatically exhausted me. What part of turning around and starting from the beginning sounds appealing? Trust me I get it. It doesn't start to truly feel worth it until you make that change and see a difference. Ultimately, you won't really know until you try it.Meditation music provided by Chris Collins at indiemusicbox.comDP the Unknown provides episode theme music titled "Here/If"Be sure to follow the social media accounts to stay updated on episodes, highlights, and behind-the-scenes pics.

Who doesn't love a good book recommendation? I know I do! I want to introduce you to a new segment that will premiere every 3 months. I will choose books that I read to share with you. In doing so, I can highlight all of the outstanding books I read. I'm a major book worm so there's always a book I'm reading, this designated segment will let me share some really good books

What has the COVID-19 Pandemic taught you? I promise you aren't alone in this. Together, we will explore multiple ways to work through grief!In this week's episode, we are practicing our breathwork with a coherent breathing exercise. Breathwork is an awesome (and free) way to help reduce stress and anxiety! As more places start to open up around us, I know that can cause some serious stress as we get acclimated yet again to a new standard of living. This coherent breathing exercise will calm your mind for the moment so that you can think and process clearly.After you've grounded yourself with the breathwork, the reflection of lessons learned in this past year of pandemic-style living begins! I figured what better way to reflect on this past year in quarantine than to come up with a list of things I learned about myself during this time. I have always been known to find a lesson out of everything, heck that's what this podcast is about, but there is so much to be said about this pandemic and all the mini-lessons there are to be learned. Join me as I talk you through the things I learned in this time.DP the Unknown provides episode theme music titled "Here/If"Be sure to follow the social media accounts to stay updated on episodes, highlights, and behind-the-scenes pics.

Have you been experiencing grief lately? I promise you aren't alone in this. Together, we will explore multiple ways to work through grief!In this week's episode, we are starting off strong with a 10min guided meditation that allows you to lean into your stillness. How likely are you to allow moments for yourself to breathe? This guided meditation provides you with the opportunity to practice your breathing and practice lovingkindness with yourself. After you've found your zen, we take some time to highlights different ways to work through grief. These are not one-size-fits-all solutions, take what you can apply and leave whatever doesn't work for you. I'm with you and I love you. Grief is an unfortunate experience that we all come across at some point in our lives. I've most recently been finding ways to cope and lean into my emotions without being overborne by the feelings. Meditation music provided by Chris Collins at indiemusicbox.comEpisode theme music is provided by DP the Unknown x "Here/If"Be sure to follow the social media accounts to stay updated on episodes, highlights, and behind the scene pics

Hi, my babies! Genuinely sorry for being MIA as long as I have been. This is not an official episode; I just wanted to take some time to be candid and share why I've been away for so long. I plan on resuming with the podcasts starting next week, but until then, enjoy this mini-episode and know that I have missed you all dearly.Be sure to follow the social media accounts to stay updated on episodes, highlights, and behind the scene pics

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and honest conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hi, my loves! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation! This is a short but sweet episode. The main focus is on the affirmations so I do hope you stay and listen. These affirmations come from Episode 11 of Podsmas where we focus on proclaiming a healthy and joyous life! I hope affirmations are becoming a part of your daily schedule

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation

Hello, my babies! Welcome back to another episode with me

Hi, my loves! Welcome back to another episode

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another guided affirmation. This is a throwback affirmation from episode 6 so it will most likely sound familiar if you've listened to that episode. The beauty about affirmations is that the more you do the more benefits will come your way so enjoy this guided meditation as it will help ground you. Today's episode is focused on the ❄️winter solstice✨. There has been a lot of talk surrounding what this actually means for all of us so I decided to take it upon myself and share some of those "theories". This year has really been a whirlwind it only makes sense to end the year with a major energy shift like Jupiter and Saturn conjoining at 0 degrees! Let's get into it

Hi, my babies welcome back to another episode! Today's affirmations are a continuation of affirmations that are meant to ground the love we have for ourselves, in ourselves. I especially love doing these affirmations while looking in the mirror so I can see the words and mean them even more. I would love to hear how y'all prefer to do your affirmations as well! As for the episode, I am talking about my favorite gift I gave to myself *spoiler alert it's this podcast lol* It has been a true pleasure of mine to create these episodes and share pieces of me with all of you! Tune in if you want to semi-reminisce about this time we've shared. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hello, my loves! These #affirmations are more geared toward #work-life but can be applied to any part of your life honestly. I wanted to start the week off with these affirmations since I am in this transition of my life work-wise where I need all the #positive affirmations I can get! Hopefully, this helps you in ways that have been helping me

Hi, my babies! Today is a very special day, it is the birthday of the queen of my heart, my absolute best friend, and my soulmate. The guided affirmations today are inspired by her as they warm my heart like she warms mine. The episode itself is about me going down memory lane on my favorite memories with my mom. She really did make my childhood magical by doing little cutesy things that allow me to look back and smile. Tune in and listen to how unconventional our relationship can be

Welcome back babies and HAPPY HANUKKAH! Today's episode has our usual guided affirmations that I hope are making a positive change to your daily routine. Remember to always say it with meaning and conviction; the more you believe it, the more it will be so. This episode is dedicated to my peeps who celebrate Hanukkah, For those who don't, I hope I do a good job of explaining the holiday because I learned something new myself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Welcome back, my loves, to another Podsmas episode! We are starting off week 2 with some guided affirmations that will ground us in confidence. As I mentioned last week every Monday will be a holiday quiz to keep the pod fresh and exciting. This week's holiday quiz is "The Office" related so sorry in advance if you arent familiar with the characters or content that will be referenced. But I will say I highly recommend the show to anyone who enjoys fun things. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi, my babies! We are closing out week 1 of #Podsmas with some guided affirmations that will solidify the love and trust you have within yourself. Even if you don't fully believe it yet, trust the process and allow yourself to be open to all the love and success you deserve. This episode focuses on the holiday movies that get me through the season each year without fail. I came across a few movies as of late that may be added to the list for future seasons to come! Tune in to see what those movies are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi, my babies! These affirmations are focused on calming and happiness. Remember that this is an activity that has benefits that may appear over time. Be patient with yourself and know that as long as you're trying you're on the right track! Today's episode dives into the topic of mindfulness during the holiday season. We already have so many stressors throughout the year but there's just something about the holiday season that can really bring out the anxiety in someone. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of podsmas!!

HAPPY PODSMAS!! Welcome back for season 2

Hi, my loves! This meditation has less guidance than normal. I figured it would be good to start incorporated meditations that allow you to connect with yourself more than just listening to my voice tell you what to do. I know quite some time has past but don't you worry I make up for it triple time during this fun festive month! This is the second annual Podsmas and I am so excited to spend another holiday season with my favorite supporters. Tune in to figure out how to best prepare for Podsmas 2020! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to an all-new episode! This week isn't a standard episode, I am calling on y'all to help me out! We are a few weeks away from Podsmas and I want to make sure it's an upgrade from last year. I would love to know if yall have any suggestions for things you'd like to hear this holiday season. I have a few ideas already but would love listener input as well! And of course, if you haven't already PLEASE go out and vote! I know politics can be a bit much and trying to figure out whether your vote actually counts or not can be daunting but regardless use your privilege to vote if you have it! Don't be on the wrong side of history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi, my loves! It is the FINAL week of our mindfulness and self-esteem challenge

Hi, my babies! This week we are throwing it back to a guided meditation that focuses on rewriting a bad day. 10 points to whoever remembers which podcast episode this guided meditation was first aired

Hello, my babies! Welcome to an all-new episode! Our guided meditation is on imagery so try your best to keep your mind open and ready to receive. Meditation is a great way to practice our imagery and imagination, it allows us to tap into the more creative parts of ourselves! This is now week 4 of our mindfulness and self-esteem challenge. You might have heard of loving-kindness through meditations done here on the pod but this episode dives deeper into what that actually means and looks like. Tune in and catch a vibe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode, we are going to start with a guided meditation from mindfulnessexercises.com where we focus on redirecting our compassion for those who tend to frustrate us. This guided meditation is a nice precursor to next week's episode (hint hint) so be sure to try this meditation out to yield the best results! As for this week's episode, we are now onto week 3 of our mindfulness and self-esteem challenge! I hope that these challenges have been fun for you as they have been for me. This week we are talking about Spaciousness and how that can be applied to our mind. To find out how you must tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hello, my babies! Welcome to another episode! We start our guided meditation with a body scan to make sure we are fully relaxed. Followed by a mindful meditation on our thoughts. It's always good to take some time to just acknowledge our thoughts. This week we are continuing with the mindfulness and self-esteem challenge. Week 2 is focused on non-striving and how we can practice staying in the moment instead of always wanting more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi, my babies! On this fine MamMaJ Monday, I am going to take you on a mental health journey with me. September is Suicide Prevention Month and I want to make sure I do my part by saying that my DM's are always open, I am a really good listener. For 24hr help call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Know that you aren't alone even if it may feel that way, trust me I know what that's like. For the next seven pods, I will be walking you through a mindfulness challenge I will take to improve my gratitude so that it continues to reflect in my work. Mental health is extremely important therefore I want to provide you with some free tools to work on your mental health at your own pace. Feel free to join me on this mindfulness adventure! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hello, my babies! This guided meditation is on coherent breathing. We started it last week and this week I give you a little more background as to where this technique originated from. The pod itself is all about how busy I am LOL. More importantly than that, I talk about how it's necessary to create a list of priorities. Creating a list of priorities can help you figure out which tasks need to get done first. Also, you spend your time productively when the said list is put to use! This doesn't mean that you have to be productive all the time, just know that if more productivity is a goal of yours this is a solid way to get started! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Happy MamMaJ Monday!! I have a very interesting episode in store for you today. As you can tell by the title, the theme for this week is letting go. I know it's easier said than done but todays ep is starting off with a guided meditation on letting go. I would like to note that this is only a tool to help assist you in your journey it's not meant to take all your pain away. Keep that in mind because a lot of the self-work that is done here is exactly that...work! You will only receive what you put in the work to get. But don't worry I believe in you, if I can do it you certainly can. Along with this meditation I will also be sharing a piece of myself that I've tried my best to keep private, however, I do believe this will help aid you in your journey as it did with mine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hello, my babies, happy MamMaJ Monday! The hiatus is officially over and we are back in business. The most exciting change you'll be witnessing today is a NEW theme song for MamMaJ(ism) titled Here/If by the talented artist DP The Unknown. If you're interested in checking out more of her music (which you really should) follow her Instagram @dptheunknown to stay in the know. Today's meditation is all about visualization so make sure you're in a space where you can focus. The topic is on the importance of feeling your feels but knowing when to push forward which is a very slippery slope indeed so let's get into it! Challenge: step up to the plate and push yourself further in whatever aspect of your life you feel is most applicable. For example, I (eventually) pushed past my depressive episode and didn't allow it to continue to define me. What would yours be? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hello my babies! If you follow me on my socials you already know this past wednesday was the one year anniversary for this podcast! So much time and energy has been put into creating something I am so proud of. I hope you all of enjoyed my ramblings, know that it doesn’t stop here! The more I learn the more I have to give all of you. Thank you for rocking w/ me this long, I won’t let you down! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi my loves! Today’s episode is starting with a guided meditation by mindfulnessexercises.com on role models. I believe this is a great meditation that keeps you focused and aligned on who you want in your life to lead you down the right path! As for the episode itself, since Father’s Day was yesterday I wanted to make sure I gave my dad his props. The following episode is based on a few(because who had the time to list them all) lessons I’ve learned from my dad. Let’s get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi my babies! You know I had to come correct this Juneteenth and create an episode that explains the importance of this holiday. Do your part by getting knowledgeable about the history this country loves to whitewash and water down for consumption. This episode is made with love and I hope you give it a listen with an open heart. Share with a friend! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi my babies! It has been a tough few weeks for me and I'm sure for you as well. I still feel weird posting content and seeing the world continue to move on as if these injustices don't exist (but what else is new?). I will be sure to do my part by continuing to use this platform to uncover topics of discussion that others shy away from. This specific episode was recorded days after the murder of George Floyd so I wont re-record in order to keep the authenticity but I do want to take this moment to give some love and light to Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Riah Milton, Dominique "Rem'Mie" Fells, Rayshard Brooks, Oluwatoyin Salau and many many many others. We are with you and we will continue to fight for our justice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Hi my babies, happy MamMaJ Monday and happy Memorial Day! Today’s episode is by mindfulnessexercises.com on self love, a thing you can never have enough of! The episode itself dives into the act of being unfollowed/unfollowing on social media. We’ve all been there to some extent but that doesn’t define who you are as a person! If you are feeling the need to cleanse your timeline look into the profiles you feel no longer serve you (even if it’s mine). Let’s get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mammajism/support

Happy MamMaJ Monday my babies! I hope the weekend has served you well and you’re ready to face another productive week