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On this special edition of #TheSanctuaryRadioShow, I chatted with Erica Joy Phillips, M.A. & Tameka Tunsil, M.ED, LPC who offered tips to help us manage our emotions as we get closer to the one-year anniversary of our COVID-19 lockdown and the collective grief that persists. Highlights include:
In this special edition of #TheSanctuaryRadioShow, Dr. Kelechi Egwim is here to talk about building black wealth, the importance of and how you can support Appeal, Inc.'s creation of the first National Black Credit Union!
Dr Karinn Glover (drkarinn.com) and my bestie-for-the-restie, and #DST #Soror Cheryl Wade (imatter.org) talking about mental health! Need more support: Find a therapist in your area @ Therapy for Black Girls therapyforblackgirls.com The Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) - home page www.abpsi.org National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) www.nabsw.org @imatter_org iMatter is a social enterprise for program development, planning, and delivery services. The variety of the programs we offer and co-create with clients are designed to plant seeds in young girls and women to support them in growing into the highest expression of themselves.
Check out my convo with Gardner and publisher, Uriah Yisrael (@HiddenHistoryPublishers ) in this episode of #TheSanctuaryRadioShow's Summer School Edition, where we talked about
Note: We began taping 15 minutes into the interview. My brothers, Manifest Ra ( thesagemen.com) & EmmanuelTaylor (Ra Senab Wellness Services) joined me on #TheSanctuaryRadioShow to share how Men can cultivate resilience, sacred manhood, and a greater sense of wellbeing during these challenging times. Catch the replay on YouTube!
This audio has not been edited. Day 5 of the FREE Virtual Goddess Awakening & Healing Summit was lit! Erika shared some amazing tools including the woodchopper that gave us life! Other highlights include: *How to gauge our level of stress from 1 - 10 and to identify where it lives in our bodies. *Erika asked us if we have allowed ourselves to grieve - for any reason. *She implored us to choose liberation and to decipher what that means to each of us specifically. Purchase a copy of #FromJerZtoMe at www.wendicherry.com/book Connect: erikatotten.com | @toliveunchained wendicherry.com | @awakenandheal
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*This audio has not been edited. Ever had a #Karen moment?...of course, you have. This #stateoftheunion with @katskornerco (@lsp_onthego) & @evelynbandohwrites (Mystic Genius) was everything! We unpacked the looonnnggg and violent evolution of 'some' white women in the US, #Kanye, #COVID, and other crazy ass current events! More importantly, they shared ways we can tap into our own divinity to navigate and mitigate some of the damage. Grab your copy of #FromJerZtoMe to hear how I was arrested due to my own #karensgonewild experience! ICYMI: Past episodes wendicherry.com/radioshow #AwakenAndHeal
Astrologer and all-around dope Goddess, Adamaah Craig, Principal of GrayseinMotion was in The Sanctuary tomorrow for the last show of the year! We will discuss: "2020: What's All The Hype About?" ❄️The True Meaning of the Winter Solstice
DeShuna Moore Spencer from kweliTV.com and Derrick Young from MahoganyBooks.com joined me in The Sanctuary and we discussed: "Telling Our Own Stories: Voice. Visibility. Validation."
I enjoyed having the "Perception Adjuster" Spirit Halima in The Sanctuary today! We explored the resurrection of the Divine Mother Why some struggle with men and money How to re-connect with our feminine power thru heart-centered sexuality! ...and more! Tune in! Grab a copy of #FromJerZtoMe at wendicherry.com/book Learn more @SpiritHalima on all platforms ================= Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
What an honor to have Dr. Anika Wilson Brown in The Sanctuary today! ✅We explored intergenerational, racial, and religious traumas. ✅The rich legacy of Union Temple Baptist Church and Dr. Anika's vision as she succeeds her father this spring. ✅We talked about the importance of decolonizing our spiritual system Tune in to The Sanctuary Radio Show, weekdays @ 4PM online at @DCRadio and on all platforms! Learn more about the dynamic, Dr. Anika at anikawilsonbrown.com Grab a copy of #FromJerZtoMe at wendicherry.com/book
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Dr. Rona M Frederick, from Mojabox, joined me in the Sanctuary and offered tips on how to select the right school and education for our melanated children. She shared that the best approach is by taking the mind, body, and spirit of the child into account when selecting educational spaces for them. We both shared our anxiety around providing the best educational environment for our children in this European-centered society. Tune in to The Sanctuary Radio Show, weekdays @ 4PM online at @DCRadio and on all platforms! =========== Learn more about Dr. Rona Frederick at consultmoja.com Follow the Revolution @ wendicherry.com @AwakenAndHeal
We're back for Season 2 of The Sanctuary Radio Show! Dr. Hanisha Patel (Holistic Hanisha) & Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Yoga and Fitness instructor, Fran Jackson Health & Wellness Coach from Tranzitionme Health & Fitness, a black-owned fitness center joined me in The Sanctuary to Bust the Myths of Detoxification!
Cryptowoke 's M'Bwebe Ishangi shared his views on building Intergenerational Economics. Topics included three tips for financial literacy:
Always a pleasure to have my friend, Manifest Ra, the Visionary of the SageMen Sacred Manhood 90 Day Rites of Initiation in The Sanctuary today. We talked about the importance of men's healing and... ⚫️He broke down the Seven Archetypes of a Sage Man which include the Visionary, the Warrior and the Healer. ⚫️He offered tips on how to move from toxic masculinity to healthy masculinity and how to balance that with the divine feminine energy. ⚫️He talked about how old programming can keep us stuck in our old ways and shared ways to break the cycle. Check it out! The Sanctuary Radio Show airs online, daily @ 4 PM on DC Radio, 96.3 HD-4, and DC Radio and iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Google Music! ================== Learn more about The Sage Men at TheSageMen.com. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
This show was a bit different than the norm. But since we are so multidimensional, I figured it would resonate. Black inventors Dr. Fred Sawyer (holder of 12...yep 12 US Patents) and my #IIN classmate Shiva Walker (The Umbrella Buddy) talk about their inventions from inspiration to Patent! Dr. Sawyer shared his experience of fighting big industry when they 'jacked' his ideas and tips on how YOU too can bring your ideas/inventions to fruition! #BlackInventors Get Dr. Sawyer's Book, A Black Renegade in White America at freddocsawyer.com ==================== Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Grateful to have Dr. Patricia Newton in The Sanctuary to talk about the on-going effects of Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder (PTSlaveryD) and how after four hundred years of terrorism, the trauma has affected our emotional, spiritual and physical well-being and has been passed down thru the generations.
What a blessing to have Radiah Rhodes, Dr. Roni Ellington & Tawana Bhagwat of Evók Life by Design in The Sanctuary! They taught us how to be intentional and how to get out of our own way. Radiah Rhodes shared the THREE things that can block us from being in alignment with our power. ❶ We don't tell the truth ❷ We don't ask for help ❸ We have to overcome exhaustion Dr. Roni Ellington said "What you resist, persists, what you embrace disappears." There were so many gems, you just have to check it out for yourself!
So great to have my co-worker, Dr. Hanisha Patel (Holistic Hanisha) in The Sanctuary to discuss the important role our words and thoughts have in affecting our healing.
Dr. Jeri Dyson, @Global Girls Global Women, Inc., was in The Sanctuary today to share the importance of African youth traveling internationally and how these experiences create global leaders. She also shared her personal story of resilience and career transformation after surviving bone marrow cancer! ...and if you know her, you know she has crazy energy, is hilarious, AND brilliant so don't miss it! Watch the interview on Youtube @ http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp32 Learn more GlobalGirlsGlobalWomen.org. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal Listen online, daily @ 4 PM,e on DC Radio, 96.3 HD-4, and DCRadio.gov and iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Google Music!
My mentor and Big Sis, Dr Vikki Johnson (vikkijohnson.com) & fellow Va State Trojan, Monique Acosta House, shared their personal donor journey of being an organ donor and recipient while addressing some of the myths, stats and fears in the black community related to organ donation + the importance of patient advocacy. ✅FACT: Every 10 minutes, a name is added to the organ donor lists nationwide. ✅FACT: African Americans account for more than 35% of the more than 120,000 people on the national list for kidney donations. (Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) ✅FACT: Many of those people may never live to get the transplant they seek. ✅FACT: An average of 21 people die each day waiting for an organ. (Source: Donate Life USA) ✅FACT: Just one person — with organs such as the heart, kidney, liver, or bone marrow — can save eight lives and potentially improve the health condition of 50 people. Watch the interview on Youtube @ http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp31 #DonateLife #SoulWealth ================= Learn more about Organ Donation at donatelife.com. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Breast cancer survivors, Jennifer Jackson (Blogger: The Young and the Breastless) & Erika Alston, shared how they beat breast cancer and the importance of advocating for your health and peace of mind. The importance of good nutrition and how a positive mindset goes a long way in helping the healing journey. Also, the importance of advocating for yourself and questioning EVERYTHING the doctors tell you to ensure it works specifically for your situation and body. ✅FACT: Limited research exists to guide the design of prevention programs and risk communication messages for African American women. QUESTION: Where is all the damn Susan G. Komen money going then⁉ ✅FACT: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, and in the United States it is the second leading cause of cancer death.1 ✅FACT: Despite improvements in breast cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment, it is well documented that African American women still are disproportionately affected by the disease. ✅FACT: Compared with White women, African American women are less likely to be diagnosed at an early stage, have higher mortality rates, and are more likely to be diagnosed before age 40. Watch on my YouTube Channel @ http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp30 =================== Learn more about Jennifer Jackson at TheYoungAndTheBreastless.com. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Dr. Nazirahk Amen broke down the energetics of healing, the five elements (wood, fire, metal, earth, water) and the importance of balancing yin and yang energy. We talked about... That disease is a wake-up call That health is free-flowing and disease is stuck energy That our addictions are us seeking peace but they come with a cost Learn more @ TheWisdomPath.net Watch the FB Live: http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp29 ================= Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Dr. Jasmine Abrams, community health psychologist, breaks down how to get more sexual pleasure in your life and keep the glow of love going past the Valentine's Day hoopla! Did you know... There is an orgasm gap (...yep, there is one) FACT: 39% of women and 91% of men said that they usually or always experienced orgasm in partnered sex.
Akwaaba! In this episode, I am live in The Sanctuary, with Diallo Sumbry (The Adinkra Group) & Dr. Bev Booker Ammah (3GC, Inc.), Howard student, Imani Spencer and Professor Mark Beckford (HU) about their mission of educating and empowering us to strengthen our relationships with those on The Continent and The Diaspora by visiting Ghana. FACT: 2019 marks the 400 year anniversary of the start of the kidnapping of humans from West Africa to be brought to Jamestown, Va. More than 12 million Africans were brought to the Americas, never to return home, and to give their lives providing free labor. Support the 3GC Inc. Movement. https://www.weare3gc.org/donate We are the descendants of survivors, only the strongest of the strong, and we must honor those whose shoulders we stand on!Watch the FB Live: http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp26 ================= Learn more @ WeAre3GC.com and TheAdinkraGroup.com. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
In this episode, Muneera Fontaine, Doula and creator of Peaceful Earth Graceful Birth shared how you can be supported thru your birthing process and more and how we can help save Moms and families. I also shared about the loss of my grandmother, Virginia Louise Bailey, (wife, mom of 2, the baby of 8 siblings) at the age of 22 during complications of childbirth and the far-reaching impact it has had on our family. (Starts @ 40:10) ✅FACT: Black women are 243% more likely to die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related causes. ✅FACT: A 2016 analysis of five years of data found that black, college-educated mothers who gave birth in local hospitals were more likely to suffer severe complications of pregnancy or childbirth than white women who never graduated from high school. ✅FACT: Social scientists and medical researchers agree, the problem isn't race but racism. Watch the FB Live: http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp27 ================= Learn more @ PeacefulBirthGracefulEarth.com. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Grateful to have the amazing duo of Thema Azize Serwa (The Womb Sauna) & Manifest Ra (The Sage Men) in The Sanctuary to talk about How Men & Women Can Work Together to Help Each Other Heal! Highlights: How to begin to balance both of these energies for your highest potential. The fact that both women & men have experienced pain, trauma and drama in their lives We have the power to heal communities, humanity and the planet by what we co-create as healed women and men Learn More: TheSageMen.com TheWombSauna.com VIDEO: The Sage Men showing the power of the Divine Masculine at Elevation Weekend 2018.
I'm in the studio solo talking all things detox on this taping of #TheSanctuaryRadioShow. No, I'm talking more than just green juice, pills and sweating at the gym but the importance of EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL and NUTRITIONAL detoxification! Download your FREE Detox Guide >> https://wendicherry.com/health-wellness/detox/ Watch the FB Live Video: http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp24 ======= Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
In this episode, Cole Parker , Co-Founder Divas In Defense and Manifest Ra, The SageMen, sharing more insight on this topic along with ways that our loved ones can begin the healing! Think it doesn't exist? With the recent spotlight on men abusing girls/women your partner's, brother's, son's, uncle's or cousin's stories are likely untold. FACT: At least 1 in 6 men have been sexually abused or assaulted. — 1in6.org FACT: Only 16% of men with documented histories of sexual abuse considered themselves to have been sexually abused, compared to 64% of women with documented histories in the same study. — 1in6.org Watch the FB Live @ http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp23 ================ Learn more about Divas In Defense at divasindefense.com and The Sage Men at TheSageMen.com. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal | @TheSanctuaryRadioShow W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
We're Back for 2019 and this season will be better than ever! Dr. Maria James, AKA The Money Scientist™ joined me on #TheSanctuaryRadioShow talking about how she applies strategic planning and scientific analytical thinking to money management. In this episode, we will talk about the importance of building generational wealth! Topics: *Wealth Starts in the Mind *The Energy of Money *Identifying the Stories You Have Been Told About Money View the FB Live @ http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp22 ============= Learn more about Dr. Maria James at pocketofmoney.com Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
In this episode of The Sanctuary Radio Show Dr. Khaalida Forbes, a licensed clinical therapist who supports the transformation of mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual health for her clients, talks about the importance of being emotionally healthy + the beauty of therapy as a tool to assist in ones healing journey and how to navigate the holidays. The Sanctuary Radio Show airs, online, daily at DCRadio.gov and On Demand everywhere! Watch the FB Live video @ http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp21 Learn more about Dr. Forbes Metamorphosis movement at www.metamorphosisenterprises.com. ================== Listen to all episodes of The Sanctuary Radio Show at wendicherry.com/radioshow Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Dr. Jasmine Abrams, an international behavioral research scientist talks about the myth of the Strong Black Woman + the range of biological, social, psychological, and cultural factors that contribute to Black women's health. FACT: Despite our “ageless” appearance, middle-aged African American women are found to be nearly 8 years biologically older than White women (Geronimus et al., 2010). FACT: This finding appears to be related to biological alterations caused by environmental exposure to stress and trauma over the life course (McEwen, Eiland, Hunter, & Miller, 2012). Learn more about Dr. Jazz at drjasmineabrams.com FB Live: http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp20 Dr. Jazz Research: http://bit.ly/DrJazzPaper ================ Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
In this special edition of The Sanctuary Radio Show, I speak to Atlantis Browder, historian, educator, and the Assistant Mission Director of the ASA Restoration Project & GRAMMY-nominated artist, Maimouna Youssef about a Kemetamorphosis experience - transforming from the inside out, art as activism, decolonization and more. Learn more about the Kemetamorphosis Conference at IKG-Info.com Watch the FB Live >> http://bit.ly/KMTFBLive2018 ========= Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
In this episode we talked about empowerment through home remedies with Lucretia Jones, Wise Woman Herbalist, Artisan, founder of House of Lukaya! Lucretia shared tips on herbal remedies for cold and flu season and the importance of developing a relationship with your plants. Learn more at HouseofLukaya.com. Watch the behind the scenes action during our FB live at http://bit.ly/TheSanctuaryEp17 Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Feeling a little anxious after the mid-term election results? Erika Totten, abolitionist (in the spirit of Harriett Tubman), healer, spiritual life coach, and community builder, from Unchained Visioning, joined me on The Sanctuary Radio Show to share tips on how we can emotionally emancipate our one last nerve! Topics: *The Healing Power of Tradition *Nurturing Brilliant and Free Children *Emotional Emancipation Circles *The Importance of Resiliency Learn more about Erika's movement at ToLiveUnchained.com. Watch the FB Live at http://bit.ly/WenErika Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Enjoyed talking about the importance of Rites of Passage with Marcia Olivia Wright, Esq. and the local program that she co-facilitates with The Union Temple Baptist Church to give children, spiritual, mental and physical principals learned from our shared history and taught by their elders. Learn more about Marcia O. Wright, Esq. at sweetmossies.com and the Rites of Passage Program at womanhoodtraining.com. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Filmmaker Barrett Holmes Pitner and Eurica Huggins-Axom (ADACI - African Diaspora Ancestral Commemoration Institute ) joined me in The Sanctuary to speak out the importance of altars in remembering our ancestors and traditions.
Lisa Marie Goodson, founder of The Black Berry Beauty Academy shares her insight and unique approach to navigating the change of seasons...whether personally or in nature. TOPICS: *Creating a Sacred Space in Your Home *Being Open to Personal Change *Tips to Prepare for Winter Visit TheBlackBerryBeautyAcademy.com to learn more. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Author and Licensed Family & Marriage Counselor, Tariiq Omari Walton, shares insight on co-creating healthy and vital relationships. TOPICS INCLUDE: *Online Dating Tips *Non-Traditional Approaches to Dating *What a Healthy Relationship Looks Like *Are You Emotionally Prepared for a Relationship *Not Bringing Your Past Into Your Present *Discover How Your Family Plays a Role in Your Relationship Learn more about Insight Family and Marriage Therapists at tariiqomariwalton.com. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Tawanda Rooney, founder, Bee's Fabulous Moments, Inc., shares how a loss due to domestic violence abuse inspired her to create a movement to support women and children impacted by this all too frequent issue. TOPICS INCLUDE: *How Bee Fabulous Moments supports families impacted *Signs and statistics *How to create a safety exit plan *How to get help nationally and locally More at BeesFabulousMoments.org. Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Organic Farmer & Astrologer, Adamaah Craig shares *Tips to Planting Herbs in Your Own Home *The Astrological/Khemetic Influence on Crops *How the the racist policies of the USDA have historically driven black farmer's out of business and their land Learn more @Astro.Noir on IG Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Educator and author, Monica Utsey shares how she chose to homeschool her children. Topics Include: *A Day in the Life *Understanding What Interests Your Child to Educate Them *More than 220,000 Black Families Homeschool in the US Learn more at ChocolateCoveredBoyJoy.blogspot.com Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Lili Wilson, the dynamic author, singer and preacher shares elements on her journey to love...self-love! Topics shared: *Watering Your Own Garden *Could You Handle 60 Days of Self-Love? *The Importance of Spiritual Evolution More at thebeautifuldawn.com Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal
Got fibroids? PCOS? Been told you need a hysterectomy or surgery? Want to learn the real skinny on vaginal steaming and womb health? (...and not from reality TV!) Yes?! Then check out my fun and informative interview with Thema Azize Serwa of The Womb Sauna! In this interview, she will share why...a twerk a day keeps the fibroids away! #iLoveThatLine More at thewombsauna.com Follow the Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary Revolution IG: @AwakenAndHeal W: goddess-awaken.com #AwakenAndHeal