Tea with a Yoga Mama

My 8 year old asked why we celebrate Thanksgiving... There is so much turmoil going on in the world. So much of our past has been toxic and much of our present. American's aren't the only ones with a toxic history but we don't have to continue to uphold the lies of our past. How do you honor the Native Americans while honoring the gifts of your present? In this episode I take a moment to share about my love/hate relationship with the holiday season and how I've been turning it around for the sake of my mental health. Centering

SonJoria Sydnor, Owner and CEO of Our Family's Doing Yoga invites you to join her for tea as she discusses the challenges and wins around family, parenting and well-being. She offers diverse insight on various topics from the perspective of a yoga practicing mama.In this episode she explains why she doesn't send her kids to summer camp and things you can try instead.Centering

SonJoria Sydnor, Owner and CEO of Our Family's Doing Yoga invites you to join her for tea as she discusses the challenges and wins around family, parenting and well-being. She offers diverse insight on various topics from the perspective of a yoga practicing mama.In this episode she shares about the importance of not allowing your emotions and present feelings to be overshadowed by the expectation to be grateful. Her recent trip to New York City for The Flex Summit taught her to not just lean into the support from her village but also  how it is just as essential to notice and tune into feelings that feel less than appreciative as it is to recognize how fortunate we are. Centering

SonJoria Sydnor, Owner and CEO of Our Family's Doing Yoga invites you to join her for tea as she discusses the challenges and wins around family, parenting and well-being. She offers diverse insight on various topics from the perspective of a yoga practicing mama.In this episode that although she really enjoyed her family's season of homeschooling, it has come to an end. Listen in to hear a few things that she's learned, a few things she'll miss and why she has decided that this will be their last year doing homeschooling. Centering

Have you ever had to do something to prove to yourself that you're still that bitch…?  Prove to yourself that you are the woman that you were before becoming engulfed in the movement of motherhood??For me, the desire to feel like the woman I was before becoming a mother is increasing and I talk about the urge and issues in this episode. Am I alone?Be sure to visit www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com to check out what's new in products and events.Centering

Yes, you read it correctly! Sex is a form of self-care that we touched out, mentally and physically drained individuals tend to neglect ourselves of and even when we do engage it's not always for our pleasure. This episode gives the facts about how sex and wellness go hand in hand and ways we can relax and get in tune with our bodies to enjoy it more, whenever the opportunity presents (that parts up to you). Centering

Are we enabling our children? In this episode SonJoria Sydnor talks about the power of delegation and how it relates to our inability to ask for help from others including our children. It's our responsibility to care for our children, but it's also our responsibility to prepare them to care for themselves. When we choose to do things ourselves, are we empowering or enabling your children? Check out this episode as SonJoria shares observations and insight on the topic. Join the Tea with A Yoga Mama group on facebook and share your feedback on this episode and visit our website www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com to support our mission. Remember Healthy families heal together!Centering

This episode piggybacks off episode  1 as SonJoria Sydnor shares more about her experience with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. She shares how attending a training by Heartland PMAD Consultants offered  a deeper understanding of her experience and shares about an upcoming opportunity to speak as a panelist guest about Tea with A Yoga Mama. If you are interested in this training that has options of virtual and in person head tohttps://app.ce-go.com/heartlandprotocol2022  and use Code Heart22 for 75% off your registration.Centering

In this episode I explore the topic of moral obligations. As mamas we take on a lot of responsibility and much of that responsibility falls under what we do and don't show up for. Do you ever feel forced or obligated to attend gatherings or do things because it's the right thing to do? Is that healthy? Let's talk about it!Centering

In this episode SonJoria Sydnor shares a very current situation that is happening in the midst of other unmentioned stresses in her personal life while her professional life is thriving. She shares what she is doing to show up for herself and encourages you to evaluate how you respond to stress and if you are fortunate enough to show up for yourself, how do you do so?Learn more about how Our Family's Doing Yoga is illuminating the family wellness experience by creating resources and products that change the way black families see themselves in the industry.Purchase books, learn about new product releases and subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com Centering

We have given way too much power to the thoughts of others in terms of what , when and how we should feel. We often question whether our feelings are over reactions, hormonal etc... based on the opinions or reactions of others.  It is ok to disregard all of that and just feel because parenting is mental work. Make sure to stick around to the end as I offer a little something extra to help you do just that. Centering

Today's episode is about mom guilt. Unfortunatel  I don't share the magical antidot  on how to get rid of it, nor do I think one exist. I share my current situation and how I had to talk myself into doing something for me that didn't directly benefit my family. Getting through mom guilt is a moment by moment, situational sensitive thing. This episode is unplanned, unscripted and a little bit of therapy to reaffirm that setting aside my mom guilt to go out alone and live my best life in a new city for one weekend is ok! The herb of the day ties it all together.Centering

Mothers have a lot of pressure to be the perfect parent  but we can't possibly live up to such impossible standards. Keeping up with the latest parenting style trend whether suggested by an influencer or child psychologist is stressful. In this episode I explore my thoughts on why sometimes you have to toss out everything and just exist. Just be human. Centering

This week I share how knowing what to add or remove from the scale is the true key to balance. How this week's episode almost didn't happen and ways you can share your thoughts on how Tea with A Yoga Mama is going. Learn more about how Our Family's Doing Yoga is illuminating the family wellness experience by creating resources and products that change the way black families see themselves in the industry.Purchase books, learn about new product releases and subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com Centering

Black History is important but learning about our history doesn't have to be a traumatic experience. In this episode I share how I found this out the hard way through well intentions. Learn more about how Our Family's Doing Yoga is illuminating the family wellness experience by creating resources and products that change the way black families see themselves in the industry.Purchase books, learn about new product releases and subscrib  to our YouTube channel at www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com Centering

I'm not saying that Black women are not strong because we have proven that we are strong, courageous individuals time after time but is strength always necessary? Do we sometimes put on a facade of strength to uphold this legacy when inside we are breaking down? In this episode we'll dive into how it may and may not be appropriate for black women to carry on as a pillar of strength, how it affects our self perception and ways to balance strength with the delicacy of being human. Learn more about how Our Family's Doing Yoga is illuminating the family wellness experience by creating resources and products that change the way black families see themselves in the industry.Purchase books, learn about new product releases and subscrib  to our YouTube channel at www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com Centering

A question I commonly get is how do I get my kids to practice yoga. In this episode, I start from the beginning sharing how they started, why we chose Black Kid  Do Yoga  as our social media handle and how I continue to encourage them to do yoga. Learn more about how Our Family's Doing Yoga is illuminating the family wellness experience by creating resources and products that change the way black families see themselves in the industry.Purchase books, learn about new product releases and subscrib  to our YouTube channel at www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com Centering

In this episode I share about my experience with Sensory Overload. I discuss how it may show up in the lives of moms and their children and how a mindfulness and meditation practice can help. Learn more about how Our Family's Doing Yoga is illuminating the family wellness experience by creating resources and products that change the way black families see themselves in the industry.Purchase books and learn about new product releases at www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com Centering

I'm not really into setting New Year Resolutions but I'm completel down for creating new routines that support my mental health. In this episode I share 5 things I'm currently trying. In each episode  I offer a tip or quote and you may even learn about a new business or soothing tea to try out.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hOjeAJVhbYFnaT2AvQkSg?si=9f9a95f852d94465Learn more about how Our Family's Doing Yoga is illuminating the family wellness experience by creating resources and products that change the way black families see themselves in the industry.Purchase books and learn about new product releases at www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com Centering

Join me SonJoria, A Yoga Mama for tea and a glimpse into my struggle with postpartum depression. I'll share some facts about how and why postpartum depression support  looks different for women of color and why I probably slipped through the cracks of a professional diagnosis. I'll share a few benefits and how yoga helped me to manage through uneasy feelings. In each episode  I offer a tip or quote and you may even learn about a new business or soothing tea to try out.Learn more about how Our Family's Doing Yoga is illuminating the family wellness experience by creating resources and products that change the way black families see themselves in the industry.Purchase books and learn about new product releases at www.ourfamilysdoingyoga.com Centering

Not your cup of tea? I hope that it is... but to help you decide I am offering an overview into what to anticipate from Tea with a Yoga Mama. As a wife and mother of three I understand that time is precious so you can expect for each episode to be less than 20 minutes.  Check out this overview to learn more.