Podcast appearances and mentions of kayla nedza

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I'm excited that we have on today's guest to share some tips for briniging daily wellness into our lives. Prioritizing your health doesn't need to involve drastic changes, it can come from taking small steps towards the life you ultimately want to lead. About Kayla Nedza:  Born in Colombia and raised in New Jersey, Kayla Nedza is an entrepreneur, author, certified International Health Coach and host of the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, a community devoted to empowering women of color to prioritize nourishment of the mind, body and soul. Created in 2019, the Wellness Glow Up Podcast has given Kayla the opportunity to interview hundreds of women and partner with brands like BetterHelp, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and BLK + GRN. In her free time, Kayla enjoys reading, meditating, learning new recipes, dancing around her apartment, and listening to Broadway musical soundtracks. You can learn more about Kayla Nedza by visiting https://rainemediaco.com/ Follow Kayla on Instagram:@holaimkayla Follow me on Instagram: @firstgenmoney ✨ Get Your FREE #GetTheRaise: Email Template: https://firstgenmoney.ck.page/78a0923880

Listeners, we're back this week with Kayla Nedza.Kayla Nedza is the author of Things I Could Never Thank You For and soon-to-be Glass Walls. A speaker, thought leader, and podcast host of the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, she is also the founder of Wellness Glow Up Media, an all-women-led media company whose mission is to create content centered around celebrating our wholeness as women of color. She lives in New Jersey with her soon-to-be dog.During our conversation, we talked about:We catch up from Kayla's first time at Cafe con Pam on episode 136Her new bookHer Latina experienceSelf-loveSelf-acceptanceLiberationThis  episode is brought to you by the Small Biz Sponsorship ProgramThis awesome opportunity has opened up for small businesses who would like their product or service highlighted during Cafe con Pam episodes. Share your business with Cafe con Pam listeners today!  Follow Kayla on all things social:TwitterFacebookInstagramWebsiteWellness Glow Up PodcastWellness Glow Up InstagramWellness Glow Up YouTube Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters!  PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining!

Hola, bienvenidos, and welcome to another episode of the Latinx Identity Project. This is a podcast where we tell stories for us, by us.I am your host, Elsa Iris ReyesToday's guest is Kayla Nedza.Kayla is a certified international health coach and holistic nutritionist. Kayla is dedicated to helping women of color prioritize their mind, body, and soul through her media company, wellness Glow Up Media.Kayla is the host of “The Wellness Glow Up Podcast” and the author of the novel, “Things I could never thank you for”Today we get to talk about the mother wound and ways to recognize you might have one and heal from it.Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.ABOUT WELLNESS GLOW UP MEDIAThe Wellness Glow Up Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-glow-up-podcast/id1448138080Wellness Glow Up Media: https://wellnessglowup.com/And about her book: https://wellnessglowup.com/bookInstagram @wellnessglowupmediaFollow Kayla on Twitter and Instagram @kaylanedzaFacebook: Facebook.com/KaylanedzawellnessFounded in 2019, Wellness Glow Up Media provides a safe space for women of color to connect, grow, and uncover the highest version of themselves. Our mission is to provide the tools and resources for women of color to cultivate self growth, community, strength, and an interconnected viewpoint of holistic wellness as an individual. We envision a world where women of color heal through mindful self discovery and consciously celebrate our presence in this world.Follow me on Instagram!! @thelatinxidentityprojectWant to be on the show? email me with your idea latinxidentityproject@gmail.comMy brother, Emmanuel Reyes, did the art and music for the show. Follow him too @riesgomaloSupport the show (https://paypal.me/latinxidentity?locale.x=en_US)

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Erika del Pozo! Erika del Pozo, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and CEO, and co-founder of https://www.joyenergytime.com/ (Joy Energy Time), a media and events company offering resources around burnout, stress, and holistic wellness in order to support the personal growth and well-being of healthcare professionals. She's also the co-host of the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnt-out-to-lit-up-healthcare-stress-burnout-wellness/id1332553896 (Burnt Out to Lit Up Podcast), a holistic wellness show for healthcare professionals. Erika has worked with several distinguished continuing education agencies, creating short and long evidence-based courses around holistic and multi-level approaches to address burnout and mental health in healthcare. In this episode we discuss: Erika's personal experiences with burnout as it relates to her career The difference between stress, burnout, and having a bad day every once in a while - how we can discern between them  The 6 major reasons why we get burnt out at work - and how to take steps to not only see our own burnout but heal The importance of self-awareness as it relates to burnout Real talk on the fine line we walk as women of color in predominantly white spaces in the workforce - and its' link to burnout And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: https://wellnessglowup.com/ (Wellness Glow Up Media )  Links mentioned in this episode https://www.joyenergytime.com/ (Erika's Website) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnt-out-to-lit-up-healthcare-stress-burnout-wellness/id1332553896 (Listen to Erika's podcast: Burnout to Lit Up) Social Media InfoWellness Glow Up Podcast – https://www.instagram.com/wellnessglowuppodcast/ (@wellnessglowuppodcast) Kayla Nedza – https://www.instagram.com/kaylanedza/?hl=en (@kaylanedza) Burnt Out to Lit Up Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/burntouttolitup/ (@burntouttolitup) Erika del Pozo – https://www.instagram.com/joy.energy.time/ (@joy.energy.time)   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Join Wellness Glow Up Media Founder, Kayla Nedza with special guest, Eve Guzman as she shares how she discovered macro tracking, why counting macros doesn’t have to be painful or restrictive, the importance of building self-confidence to be less obsessive about dieting, and so much more! Follow: Wellness Glow Up Media: @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla: @kaylanedza

Join Wellness Glow Up Media Founder, Kayla Nedza with special guest, Amisha Ghadiali as she shares how we can redefine what a beautiful life looks like for each of us, the spiritual components of leadership, & how to create a vision for your leadership and life.  Follow: Wellness Glow Up Media: @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla: @kaylanedza

Join Wellness Glow Up Media Founder, Kayla Nedza with special guest, Krista Linares as she shares how she teaches nutrition through Latin food and culture, managing blood sugar, and the nuances in the nutrition space.  Follow: Wellness Glow Up Media: @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla: @kaylanedza

Join Wellness Glow Up Media Founder, Kayla Nedza with special guest, Dr. Jeanine Staples as she shares her secrets for how to come face to face with our love agreements, showing up in a different energy, and naming your pain patterns. Follow: Wellness Glow Up Media: @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla: @kaylanedza Free gift from Jeanine: https://thesupremeloveproject.com/kayla

Join Wellness Glow Up Media Founder, Kayla Nedza with special guest, Cat Lantigua as Cat shares her secrets for how to regulate your energy, manifest for now, and cultivate nourishing adult friendships.  Follow: Wellness Glow Up Media: @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla: @kaylanedza

Join Wellness Glow Up Media Founder, Kayla Nedza with special guest, Nory Pouncil as Nory shares her secrets for how to do less to do more and release the tension we have with ourselves to live fuller lives.  Follow: Wellness Glow Up Media: @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla: @kaylanedza  

Join Wellness Glow Up Media Founder, Kayla Nedza as she shares why she's doing a spring cleaning with her life and the steps she's taking this spring to refresh all aspects of her wellness.  Follow: Wellness Glow Up Media: @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla: @kaylanedza

In this epsiode, Kayla chops it up with Graciela Rasor! Graciela Rasor is a spiritual guide with a sense of humor. An intuitive, energy healer and Human Design reader, she believes that all people -- not just the yogis and the raw vegans-- are entitled to a life that makes their soul happy. Graciela supports her clients in growing their authenticity, spirituality and purpose so they can cut out the conditioning that weighs them down and start living in a way that lights them up. We chat about: Being pushed into transitions Why we fear being seen How we cultivate self expression & the role judgement plays Breaking down permission slips for each aura type Communicating with other aura types Our incarnation cross as it relates to purpose  Links mentioned in this episode Graciela's website Sponsors BetterHelp | Visit betterhelp.com/wellnessglowup for 10% off your first month. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Graciela Rasor - @graciela_rasor Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

In today's solo dolo episode, Kayla's talking about her journey in healing her relationship with her Mom and her birth mother.   Today, Kayla is getting raw and real about her recent journey to heal her mother wounds and the steps she's taken to do so. While Kayla has been incredibly blessed to have the opportunities she's had because of her Mom and birth mother, she reflects on these relationships and the healing that lied within them. As she's been able to heal these wounds everyday, she's seen noticeable differences in the way she looks at relationships, her body, and herself. Whether you're someone who has had a difficult relationship with a mother figure, or someone who has had no relationship with a mother figure, she's sharing how she was able to heal from those experiences.   She also talks about: Her relationship with both her Mom and her birth mother The opportunity she saw to heal within both of those relationships How she removed both of them from a pedestal and released expectations she had of both of them The importance of mourning the death of the relationship (or lack thereof) at different stages of the relationship Getting back into her body and reminding herself that she's safe Practicing gratitude for both of their presence in her life This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed):https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Natalie Torres Haddad! Natalie Torres-Haddad is an author, a two-time TEDx speaker, a bilingual podcast host, and a financial literacy and mental health advocate. As a Salvadoran immigrant and first generation college student, she has focused much of her career on helping others with financial literacy and mental wellbeing. She is part of the four percent of Latinas to earn a masters degree in the US and is the first Salvadorian-American female to publish a book about finances and the elimination of student debt. We chat about: Natalie’s history with student loan debt How we can navigate recessions and downturns in the economy The impact that our financial wellness has on our mental health in black and brown communities  How to define your money values and have conversations with your partner about them How mindfulness is a key component of your financial wellness Having more conversations about money as womxn  This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Natalie's website Natalie's podcast Natalie's Book: Financially Savvy in 20 Minutes Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Natalie Torres Haddad - @financiallysavvylatina Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.    

In this week's episode, Kayla chops it up with Nancy Chen! Nancy is a marketing manager for a health and wellness startup, a freelance marketer for up and coming startups in the wellness space, and the creator of Nourish by Nancy, a blog based on whole foods and empowered living. She’s an advocate for mental health awareness and body positivity, as well as a boxing and yoga instructor, CPT, and author (her first book is coming out in January 2021). We chat about: How Nancy defines food freedom Healing from binge eating The importance of giving ourselves the permission to heal & not feel like we have to earn it Her take on why we’re our harshest critics  How we can cultivate growth in ways that feel good to us Living with mental health and the self awareness component of mental health This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Nancy's website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Nancy Chen - @nourishbynancy Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla brings her 2 ride or dies back on the pod for part 2 to discuss relationships & sex for some much needed girl time.   Because this is one of their favorite topics, Kayla wanted to bring Mariama and Thara back on to answer your sex and relationships questions. The three of them took some time to reflect on their own relationships and sexual experiences to share their insights on what's worked for them. While love and dating has changed over time, especially in 2020, this discussion will leave some lasting tips on how you think about your relationships moving forward. In this part 2 we also talk about: How to manifest a relationship  How to protect yourself when you’re dating How you can learn more about yourself through dating How to know when you should have sex when you’re dating Why we need to release the patriarchal values we’ve been taught within dating as womxn  A deep dive into one of Kayla’s failed situationships This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla brings her 2 ride or dies back on the pod to discuss relationships & sex for some much needed girl time.   Because this is one of their favorite topics, Kayla wanted to bring Mariama and Thara back on to answer your sex and relationships questions. The three of them took some time to reflect on their own relationships and sexual experiences to share their insights on what's worked for them. While love and dating has changed over time, especially in 2020, this discussion will leave some lasting tips on how you think about your relationships moving forward. We also talk about: How to explore more with your partner in the bedroom Communication tips as it relates to your sex life How you know when to move on Why valuing yourself within the dating world is the best thing you can do Body image and sex The impact of the pandemic on our sex drive Finding your sexy space This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this week's episode, Kayla chops it up with Kia Phillips and Nekol Gaskins! Realizing that healthy lifestyles have a great importance in our psychological and physical wellness, Kia and Nekol realized there was a void in the athleisure apparel market for socially conscious women and working mothers. “There were few images of women that looked like us in the market, and there were few designs that represented our culture and heritage”. So, in the spirit of creation these Queens decided to embark on a journey birthing their own inspirational athleisure brand Glamourina. With a mission to service an underrepresented market of diverse women of all shapes, sizes, and hues, “We want to rewrite the health and fitness narrative to include women who look like us. Women come in all different shades, shapes, colors, and countries. It is time to start seeing these images reflected in the brands that we buy, wear, and support.” We chat about: Kia & Nekol’s relationship with fitness How both of their backgrounds and experiences helped to create the Glamourina brand Why they felt that there was a gap in the activewear market for women of color Their journey with body acceptance as it relates to health & how they keep that at the forefront of their brand How motherhood has impacted their building of the business The progression of their clothing line & what’s next for Glamourina This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Glamourina's website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Glamourina - @shopglamourina Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In today's solo dolo episode, Kayla's talking about how all of us can hone our intuition.   From Oxford Languages, intuition is "the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning." Today, Kayla dives deep into her recent experiences and calling to share how she's been practicing to hone her intuition over the past few years. While Kayla has struggled to be more intuitive, she's had to continue to practice cultivating her own intuition by working at opening channels to God and her guides to connect to her own knowing. As she's been able to strengthen these practices everyday, she's seen noticeable differences in the way she experiences life. Whether you're someone who has struggled with your intuition, or someone who wants to cultivate more of their intuitive senses, she's sharing how to do so with those practices that have worked for her.   She also talks about: Her experience with being incredibly disconnected from her own intuition  Opening up the channels of communication to your intuition Cultivating practices to open those channels - finding what works for you Getting curious and asking questions to strengthen the intuitive muscle Practicing trusting yourself through openness and fluidity Aligning your decision making with both your intuition and your core values This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Share your healing story with us here! Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this week's episode, Kayla chops it up with Nicole Hernandez! Known as The Traveling Hypnotist, Nicole Hernandez is a certified hypnotist in NYC with globe-trotting tendencies. Combining sound, metaphor, movement, and hypnosis, she guides clients on Imaginative Journeys that unlock the subconscious, unpack fear, and liberate one’s full expression. She helps her clients and listeners design and articulate resourceful narratives informed by neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and a little intuition. Before experiencing hypnosis, herself, she was a skeptic. She eventually gave it a chance, and it cured her own chronic anxiety, gastrointestinal problems, and stress-induced alopecia. She has been featured in SUCCESS Magazine, Best Life, FemCity, Salon.com, PR Daily, and more. Nicole is also the host of The Daring Kind, the podcast for ordinary people who dare to live extraordinary lives.  We chat about: How Nicole got into hypnosis as she was on her own healing journey The difference between hypnotherapy, being a certified hypnotist, and stage hypnosis The process of opening a new neural pathway through hypnosis  - and why it’s important for healing The role that dopamine plays in creating new neural pathways Ways in which we can practice having a range of emotions as we’re understanding ourselves better This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Nicole's website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Nicole Hernandez - @thetravelinghypnotist Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In today's episode, Kayla chops it up with Sonja Price Herbert! Sonja lives in New York where she is a pilates instructor, writer, speaker, competitive powerlifter and a former social worker. She is the founder of Commando Fitness Collective and the Black Girl Pilates community on Instagram and Facebook. Sonja is committed to Black female representation in fitness, as well as improving the health and wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health and wellness events for Black women. She is comprehensively certified in Pilates, and also holds TRX Level 1 and Kettlebell Concepts Level 1 certifications. We chat about: Sonja’s work as a racial activator. What Sonja means when she talks about ‘fitness redlining.’ How ‘fitness redlining’ impacts black and brown neighborhoods. The state of accessibility within the fitness space. Privilege within virtual fitness. The importance of deciphering between conversations and actions as anti-racism work. This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Sonja's website Black Girl Pilates website Black Girl Pilates Instructor Only Facebook Group Black Girl Pilates Community Group Sonja's article for the Washington Post Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Sonja Herbert - @commandofitnesscollective Black Girl Pilates - @blackgirlpilates Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In today's solo dolo episode, Kayla's talking about the importance of giving yourself permission to be in progress.  From Merriam-Webster, being a work in progress means "a project that is not yet finished." Kayla dives deep into her recent experiences and callings to talk more about how we can exist within the concept of being in progress as we navigate the rest of 2020. Throughout her life, Kayla has shifted from a life full of expectations and pressure, to one of flow, ease, and in a constant state of learning as she's progressing into the highest version of herself. As she's made these shifts in the past couple of years, she's sharing those best practices on how to live and embody being in progress. Whether you're someone that has struggled with feeling the need to be perfect, or wants to cultivate more acceptance with where you're at now, she's sharing what's been most impactful for her.  She also talks about: Her experience with feeling like she always needed to have the answers and be an "expert." Understanding the duality that exists in the world. Cultivating presence through micro joys - and how presence is the predecessor to being in progress. How you know the work is working.  The importance of understanding that being in progress is equivalent to being human. How you can best step into your ability to be in progress and enjoy the process. This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this week's episode, Kayla chops it up with Veronica Smith! Veronica has always leaned into creating things from scratch since she was young. but what made her turn to creating skincare products was seeing that there wasn't anything natural and organic that was affordable. Growing up with extremely sensitive skin, she knew the woes that came with not having a variety to choose from as it seemed like nothing but chemicals were flooding the beauty & skincare aisles. Alchemy Body Shop was birthed from a need for honest & clean products that are affordable + sustainable. We chat about: How & why Veronica started the Alchemy Body Shop The impact that toxic skincare products has on our body The importance of fats as it relates to our skin The truth behind putting coconut oil on your face Why antioxidants are the ultimate protector of your skin What to look for when you’re looking at a product’s label Why you should incorporate acids into your skincare routine The difference between exfoliators  The state of the beauty industry as it relates to performative allyship The holistic components to skincare This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Veronica's website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Alchemy Body Shop - @alchemybodyshop Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with Cindy Luquin! Cindy Luqin is a Latina, wife, scholar, holistic menstrual coach/ educator, reproductive justice activist and fertility awareness educator. After having ovarian removal surgery from an ovarian cyst, Cindy took charge of her own health and is now dedicated to helping other people learn about their bodies, fertility and cycles. In this episode we talk about: How & why Cindy became a sex educator The colonization of the birth control pill A breakdown of different fertility awareness methods Where to start with fertility awareness as it relates to thermometers, apps, etc. How to check your cervical fluid The difference between cervical fluid and arousal fluid How to check your cervical position  What to watch out for when you start fertility awareness methods This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Cindy's website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Cindy Luquin - @howlatthewomb Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

From Psych Central, "conscious communication is a way of talking and listening that is focused on growing strong, mutually enriching relationships." Kayla is diving deep into her experience as she's been working to shift from a non conscious to conscious understanding of her communication in relationships. This has been the key to many eye opening and enlightening lessons she's learned about herself as she understands the role she plays in being responsible to up level her communication. Whether you want to have better relationships or focus on your own communication, there are so many dope things that can come from focusing on the consciousness involved.  She also talks about: How & why she's shifted her conversations to be more conscious An example from her personal life of the importance of conscious communication  Understanding and embodying someone's love language Holding authentic space for communication and conversation Actively listening + following up with corresponding body language Being conscious of the language she's using in communication How to pause to observe the role we play in the communication  This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Have a healing story you want to share? Submit here! Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with Tiffany Mensah! Tiffany Mensah is a wife, woman of faith, author, advocate, marketing maven, and entrepreneur. With thirteen-plus years in Corporate America, Tiffany has had her hand in developing TV Commercials, Local Store Marketing Campaigns, Project Management, and leading six-figure marketing campaigns that generated double-digit profitability. However, Tiffany is most proud of the internal and spiritual work she's done to address the childhood trauma, and PTSD, she experienced growing up in a home plagued by domestic violence. This work fueled her to self-publish her memoir, Forgotten: Living in the Shadows of Domestic Violence. Along with launching her nonprofit, DOVES Network, dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence and childhood domestic violence exposure through awareness and outreach programs. In this episode we talk about: Tiffany’s history as a child with domestic violence. How her trauma showed up in her romantic relationships and her corporate job. The importance of self awareness as it relates to healing modalities.  The general profile of an abuser.  The different forms of abuse and how they can show up. The cultural implications of domestic violence.  Safety planning tools and resources to ensure a safe exit from abusive relationships.  Creating safe spaces as a tool for ending domestic violence.  The holistic component of trauma as it relates to consistently being in survival mode. Key components that she began to understand about healing. This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Tiffany's website RUSafe app National Coalition of Domestic Violence  Join Glow Insiders! Check out our membership and join the movement for all women of color to be their own health advocates: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Tiffany Mensah - @tiffanymauthor Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with Nathalie Farfan! Nathalie founded La Brujas Club as a way to ground women of color, and help them build community by embracing their heritage and honor their spiritual makeup. La Brujas Club purpose is to connect womxn with their source and they believe there's magic in sisterhood and that spirituality needs to return to its roots.  She believes that our power is sacred and authentic and that it was born within families, passed down through generations, shared in hallowed circles and felt in corner botanicas. Nathalie believes that there is power in this history and while the spirit can be felt by all, the passing down of this craft and legacy needs to start with those who live by it.  In this episode we talk about: How and why she started La Brujas Club as she was navigating depression. The need she saw for more nuanced, safe spaces for women of color who are working through ancestral trauma. The importance of spiritual wellness as a key component of overall wellness. How we can decolonize medicine.  Why creating community connects us back to our ancestral roots. The resurgence of spirituality in the modern world. How to practice true balance in a world full of extremes. This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Woman Who Glows in the Dark Book Midwives, Brujas, & Nurses: A History of Women Healers La Brujas Club website Join Glow Insiders! Check out our membership and join the movement for all women of color to be their own health advocates: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza La Brujas Club - @labrujasclub Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In today's solo dolo episode, Kayla's talking about one of the most requested topics: how she copes with her depression and anxiety symptoms.  From Mental Health America, "18.57% of adults are experiencing a mental health illness, equivalent to 45 million Americans." Kayla dives deep into her experience with mental illness and how she copes with her depression and anxiety every day. She's had several modalities that she has used to cope, such as therapy, holistic methods, and medications, and she discusses them at length. As she's been able to manage her symptoms and be proactive about knowing what helps her feel her best, she wants to share this message and knowledge in hopes that it will help someone else. Whether you're someone that has been coping with mental health, has just been diagnosed, or has a loved one with mental health, she's sharing what's been most impactful for her.  She also talks about: Kayla's history with mental health. The signs and symptoms that showed up for her that she couldn't ignore.  The difference between how her anxiety and depression showed up - and how they showed up together.  Her proven DCMPRES method that has helped her to cope with her symptoms and feel her best.  The importance of showing up for yourself everyday when you have anxiety and depression.  How you can best support someone living with mental health. Key reminders for yourself if you're coping with mental health symptoms.  This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Check out our membership and join the movement for all women of color to be their own health advocates: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Resources on Mental Health Therapy resources Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with Nadine Joseph! Nadine Joseph is the founder of Peak and Valley, a mindful company that creates herbal remedies that help manage stress while supporting skin, mood, and mind. Founded in 2019 with the goal of providing inclusive, science-backed, and honest products to the world of wellness, Nadine utilizes her research background to source herbs and mushrooms that fit her high standards. She wanted high purity/potency, as well as ingredients farmed with an eye towards mindful practices.Her mission is to bring inclusive, fun, and honest products to the world of wellness. Keeping in line with that mission, their ingredients are always organic or wildcrafted, vegan, and ethically sourced. In this episode we talk about: How Nadine's research career led to the start of her company. The science behind how adaptogens impact your body as it relates to our HPA axis. The misconceptions about stress and how it shows up in your body. The power of medicinal mushrooms. The 3 components that make an herb or mushroom an adaptogen.  The difference between primary adaptogens, secondary adaptogens, and adaptogen companions.  The difference between an anti-inflammatory response and an inflammatory response as it relates to stress.  The connection between your skin issues and stress.  This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode If you're interested in trying Peak and Valley's unique adaptogen blends, use code 'wellnessglowup' for $5 off your order at peakandvalley.co. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Peak and Valley Co - @peakandvalleyco Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with Bridget Todd! Bridget is a political strategist, media personality, and host of There Are No Girls On The Internet Podcast where she focuses on our experiences online, and the ways marginalized voices have shaped the internet from the very beginning.  Bridget has had an extensive career in media, education and politics. The former Howard University educator is a trained human rights activist and coordinated digital strategy for organizations such as MSNBC, Planned Parenthood, and the Women’s March.  Bridget joined the podcast world as a producer for MoveOn.org’s flagship podcast in 2012. She also cohosted iHeartMedia’s “Stuff Mom Never Told You” podcast, where she discussed feminist issues and activism to over 2 million subscriber’s month. Paper Magazine named Bridget as one of their top women in Politics to follow, and she received a Webby Award nomination for her role on AFROPUNK’s Solution Sessions Podcast. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Refinery 29, Policy Mic, The Daily Show, The Atlantic, the Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, and more. In this episode we talk about: How she got into the space of the intersectionality between social good, activism, and media The advice she would give her younger self as it relates to the importance of pivoting The impact of growing up in a household that honed in on powerful stories The importance of story autonomy and amplification in our current racial climate as a WOC The defining values of her storytelling The responsibility we have as WOC to create more spaces where our stories are being heard This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Want to write for us and share your story or expertise? Click here to learn more: https://wellnessglowup.com/write-for-us Bridget's Podcast: There Are No Girls On The Internet Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Bridgett Todd - @bridgetmarieindc Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In today's solo dolo episode, Kayla's talking about one of the biggest components of her wellness journey: cultivating her femininity.  There are so many components of being in both masculine and feminine energy regardless of gender, but for women of color there's a societal component to it as well. Kayla shares a brief history of her relationship with femininity and how she began to look at her own childhood that shaped her views on femininity. Kayla also shares how her period was impacted in light of distancing herself from her femininity and gives tangible ways to reconnect with it that goes beyond what you normally hear in the holistic wellness space. While we all have both masculine and feminine energy, Kayla wanted to share her insights to step into our highest feminine self.  She also talks about: The impact of how society at large sees WOC and femininity.  Kayla's history with femininity as it relates to her family history. Why Kayla veered more towards masculine energy growing up and chose to be more in her masculine. How her period has been impacted by being more in her masculine energy. The importance of practicing receiving as it relates to femininity.  The different ways to be in your feminine.  How Kayla began to understand her cycle better as she worked to reclaim her period. This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Check out our membership and join the movement for all women of color to be their own health advocates: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership Want to get a free month of our membership by providing feedback? DM us on Instagram or send us an email at hello@wellnessglowup.com. We're taking the first 5 people that respond, so first come, first serve! Quartz Femininity Article  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with Esperanza Mendez! Esperanza is a Mexican-American feminist, activist, writer, and photographer. She started Hello Esperanza to more intimately explore the complexities and intersectionalities of feminism, motherhood, and the beauty of her culture. Throughout her career, she's had the privilege of sharing the stories and protecting the rights of women, youth, people of color, and other marginalized communities. With over a decade of experience in facilitating, training, and organizing folks around social justice issues, she's working to help workplaces navigate complex issues around race, feminism, access, equity and more. Her work can be found on internationally-renown sites like Aljazeera’s AJ+, Univision’s Fusion, A Practical Wedding, and Adios Barbie, and was recently featured at the Palm Springs Art Museum.  We also talk about: The impact that motherhood has had on her storytelling Why the first step to telling a good story is giving yourself permission  The importance of journaling and storytelling as it relates to healing as women of color A few journaling prompts for you to start telling your story What the inner work means to Esperanza and why it's important to do the inner work for your storytelling  The impact of representation within the arts and entertainment industry  The intersection of culture and motherhood This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Check out our membership and join the movement for all women of color to be their own health advocates: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership Esperanza's website Attend Podthon! Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Esperanza Mendez - @helloesperanza_ Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Kayla Nedza is a certified International Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist who is dedicated to helping women of color become their own best health advocates with overall wellness, relationships, career, self alignment, culture, and beauty through her company, Wellness Glow Up Media. She hosts the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, a weekly show devoted to helping women of color become their healthiest selves by providing the tools and knowledge to be their own health advocates. When she’s not leading her company, creating, and interviewing health professionals, you’ll find her weight lifting, dancing around her kitchen, or listening to the Hadestown soundtrack. Tune into tonight's episode to get to know Kayla's story and why she started Wellness Glow Up Media platform. Recommended Books: 1. Untamed Glennon Doyle 2. Will Teach You Rich Where to find Kayla: Instagram: wellnessglowupmedia Website: wellnessglowup.com Listen to the Podcast: wellnessglowup.com

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with Neelou Malekpour! Neelou is the founder of S M U D G E D which started as a tribute to her grandmother. She taught her all about smudging with Wild Rue to dispel the “evil eye” and how to be responsible for my energy, and the vibration we put out into the world. Through travel, and immersing herself in various cultures, the rituals she practiced and the list of herbs she burned grew as she learned more about plant allies. S M U D G E D is all about attaining and maintaining a high vibrational frequency. Their intention is to unite people energetically and raise the collective vibration by first, being responsible for our own energy and what kind of vibes we put out into the world.  We also talk about: The impact that her grandmother had on her and the history of culture as it relates to sacred smoke The power we have to change the energetics of our space The connection between sacred smoke and femininity  The importance of surrender and receiving - the constant balance we're looking to achieve  A reading of Tosha Silver's "Change Me" prayer Where to start in cleansing your space - and how to incorporate the full moon and new moon energy Neelou's perspective on the ultimate magic wand for yourself This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Check out our membership and join the movement for all women of color to be their own health advocates: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership Book: Many Lives, Many Masters The Power Path website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Smudged Instagram - @smudged.co Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with Dalina Soto! As Philadelphia based dietitian hailing from a Dominican family, Dalina Soto has developed a unique mastery of nutrition education that doesn't impose arbitrary food rules that undermine her clients' relationship with food. She's the founder of Nutritiously Yours & Latina Nutrition, a Philly based private practice. where she's one of the leading Spanish speaking dietitians and nutritionists. We also talk about: How she got into the nutrition space The #1 myth she works with her clients on as it relates to what we've been told about being healthy Insight on intuitive eating Food as a love language Understanding your cravings as it relates to intuitive eating How much food you should be eating & the conditioning we've received of being told how much we should eat The science behind how carbs and fats break down as energy in your body The micronutrient that a lot of BIPOC are deficient in This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Check out our membership and join the movement for all women of color to be their own health advocates: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Dalina Soto's Instagram - @your.latina.nutritionist Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

As Kayla's 29th trip around the sun is today (#cancerseason), she has been focusing on some serious self care and honing her self care practice.  Self care has and will always be a big topic within the health and wellness space, but it has been a complete must have as we're dealing with a pandemic within a pandemic (on top of Mercury going Retrograde as we speak). This week, Kayla talks through a concept that has been popping up in all of her conversations with her circle: revolutionary self care. She shares why this form of self care is another evolution of our usual self care practice, why it's important for black and brown folks, and how she's implementing it into her own life. She's giving actionable tips, while also sharing the emotionality of implementing a self care routine out of necessity.  We also talk about: How Kayla is celebrating her birthday this year. The concept of revolutionary self care and the conversations she's been having with her friends about this topic. Being aware of your overthinking habits and tools to work through overthinking. The importance of checking in with your community. Finding nourishing ways to move your body. Creating and ensuring that your morning routine is on lock. Indulging in those things that feel good - and making them a non-negotiable part of your self care routine. This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with Tanya Miller! Tanya J. Miller is a certified life coach with over eighteen years of experience working with youth, young adults, and women throughout the community and in ministry. She is an Author, Speaker, Coach and Strategist where her focus is on life and leadership where she strives to help individuals, and organizations discover, diagnose, and develop purpose, passion, vision, and destiny. We also talk about: How to define success How to discover your purpose Insight on vision and purpose  How we can get out of our comfort zone  Using your vision to execute your passion Developing a pattern of consistent growth Why personal growth requires consistent self-assessment This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Check out our membership and join the movement for all women of color to be their own health advocates: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Tanya Miller Instagram - @talkingwithtanya Tanya Miller's Youtube Channel - Talking with Tanya Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

Woosah. On this week's episode of the pod, Kayla chops it up with 2 of her best friends to address the state of the culture from their perspectives.  Because we're in an incredibly tumultuous time, Kayla wanted to check in with Thara and Mariama with a real, raw, and vulnerable conversation about how we're all feeling right now. The three of them took some time to reflect on the impact this time will have on the way we move forward with racial injustice and how we can take care of ourselves during this time. While there's a heavy energy right now, we're hopeful that this will leave sustainable and impactful change.  We also talk about: What it truly means to be an ally The difference between 'trying' and 'doing' The struggle with being seen as a model minority and how that impacts how others view other minority groups The impact of social media on this time Setting up boundaries The importance of non black people being held accountable  Where we go from here This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Check out our membership and join the movement for all women of color to be their own health advocates: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Kay Fabella! Kay's mission is to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups, who are ready to step up as the leaders our companies and communities need. As a Filipina-American expat in Spain since 2010, Kay Fabella has worked with companies across over 17 industries to leverage the power of storytelling for organizational change. She has been featured in Fast Company, Thrive Global, Huffington Post and El País, and also hosts a weekly podcast: Inclusion in Progress. Kay now works with companies in the finance and technology sectors to translate their D&I initiatives intersectionally across cultures and create workplaces where diverse talent can thrive. In this episode we discuss: The state of diversity and inclusion in the global economy. How organizations can best support their people during this time and how workers and employees can speak up, stay in touch, and adapt. The future of remote work. The importance of creating your personal brand and becoming more visible as a leader. Deciding how to show up with your story. How to shift what it means to self promote and use it to your advantage. Kay's definition of leadership as it relates to your everyday life.  And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Kay's Website Listen to Kay's podcast: Inclusion In Progress Check out our new membership: https://wellnessglowup.teachable.com/p/glow-insiders-membership   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Are you living in the here and now with your relationships? Tough question we know. When you’re starting a (potential) new relationship, it is so energizing within those early stages if you're both on the same page. This week, Kayla talks about one of her relationships that she learned a lot from; the good — how she was able to grow from it  — and the bad — her struggle with wavering on who she really was. She shares why this particular situation ship was so impactful, how she pivoted when she was given the opportunity, how she actually knew when this relationship wasn't it, and what happened over the course of 10 years with this situationship. She gets real and raw about the mistakes she made while wanting to build something that wasn't real and how that's impacted her future relationships.  We also talk about: Looking at yourself & your reasons for wanting to be in a relationship Ignoring the red flags Buying into what society tells us as women in relationships - and why being forth coming is frowned upon Why the biggest mistake you can make is living in the past or the future Being realistic about your situationship Pivoting with discernment Recognizing the signs that it’s time to dip This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Chelsea Freeman! Chelsea was born to dance. Most recently, performed on The Ellen Show for her Greatest Night of Giveaways and she danced in Memphis: The Musical at Gateway Theatre in Long Island in the role of Ethel. Prior to that she was a Production Dancer for Norwegian Cruise Line, traveling all throughout Europe. She danced as a Knicks City Dancer where she performed every night at Madison Square Garden, the world’s most famous arena. She has appeared in music videos and commercials and danced with Jennifer Lopez, Run DMC, Cee Lo Green, Ian Eastwood, Brian Friedman, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and on the Harry Connick, Jr. Show. Chelsea was also featured dancer and vocalist in an Off-Broadway production at Stage 72. When she's not dancing Chelsea is a fitness model, having worked with various brands, apps, fitness videos, live television, and more. In this episode we discuss: How Chelsea's career has progressed and why pivoting with discernment was key What Chelsea's self care practice looked like as a professional dancer The dynamic between creating your own reality and listening to your intuition A recent, exciting moment in Chelsea’s career and how she's creating opportunities for herself What Chelsea knows to be true about dance And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Chelsea Freeman – @freemisschels   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Lilia Ashe! Lilia G. Ashe is a creative entrepreneur who loves to empower women through health and wellness. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health Science, a Certificate in Women’s Healing Arts and completed her first year in MSW: Community Development and Administration. As a full time program coordinator for a non-profit clinic and having gone through her own personal miscarriages; she is devoted to creating a services where women can gather, heal, support and connect. She hopes to coordinate services that will honor the health of the womb and connect women to different healing modalities for their overall wellbeing. In this episode we discuss: How she released herself from being stuck through her faith, nutrition, and exercise after her miscarriage.  Managing and working with the guilt and shame we feel as women as it relates to our own fertility.  The connection between birth control and our fertility - the issues with the lack of education surrounding its' impact on our fertility.  How we can begin to reconnect with our womb, our womanhood, and our feminine. The sacredness of our womb space. Why focusing on movement is incredibly important for reconnecting with your womb, but also releasing unwanted energy. And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Saludable Latina's Website Listen to Lilia's podcast: Saludable Latina   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Lilia Ashe – @saludable_latina   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Shena Tubbs! Shena Tubbs is a Relational Trauma and Love Addiction Expert, Coach, and Licensed Professional Counselor based out of Houston, TX. She is the founder of Black Girls Heal, and online community dedicated to helping women of color break the cycles of unavailable relationships & love addiction, heal unresolved childhood trauma and improve their self love. In addition to Black Girls Heal, she has a private practice where she specializes in helping women heal from unresolved childhood relational trauma, love addiction, and changing relationship patterns. She hosts the Black Girls Heal podcast which talks about all things intimacy, attachment and healing internal wounds. Her coaching program, The Recovery School helps give women a proven and tested system to break these cycles and change their life. In this episode we discuss: Shena's personal experiences with intimacy disorders and how she started helping other women.  The difference between love addiction, love anorexia, and love avoidance - how we can discern between them.  Understanding what your attachment style is, and uncovering the origin of your attachment style as it relates to trauma.  The importance of understanding your own patterns in relationships and how they can be mirrors to your true self. Where you can start to up level your relationships based on your attachment style. And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Shena's Website Black Girls Heal Website  Listen to Shena's podcast: Black Girls Heal   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Shena Tubbs – @shenatubbs Black Girls Heal - @blackgirlsheal_   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On this week's solo dolo episode, Kayla felt inspired to share something very personal to her that has had a profound impact on how she has been rewriting her own narrative by diving into her adoption story. By reflecting on her story of when she was brought to an orphanage as a baby and then growing up with white parents, Kayla shares with us how we can being to rewrite the stories that we've been telling ourselves that no longer serve us. In this episode, Kayla dives into her exploration with how she approaches changing her own narrative as it relates to her adoption story, how she balances her identity with what she knows to be true about herself, and what we all can do to begin to rewrite those narratives that are holding us back. We also talk about: Kayla's full adoption story and how she "chose" her parents Navigating growing up in a white household and discussing racial injustice with her parents A journal prompt and tactical plan to rewriting your own narrative Reflecting on the truth vs your opinion (hint: your opinions can be changed as it relates to your narrative) How she shifted her narrative from one of "not being enough" to a "radical act of selflessness and love" The fluidity of your narrative - the ability for it to change as you evolve and grow And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Erika del Pozo! Erika del Pozo, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and CEO and co-founder of Joy Energy Time, a media and events company offering resources around burnout, stress, and holistic wellness in order to support the personal growth and well-being of healthcare professionals. She's also the co-host of the Burnt Out to Lit Up Podcast, a holistic wellness show for healthcare professionals. Erika has worked with several distinguished continuing education agencies, creating short and long evidence-based courses around holistic and multi-level approaches to address burnout and mental health in healthcare. In this episode we discuss: Erika's personal experiences with burnout as it relates to her career The difference between stress, burnout, and having a bad day every once in awhile - how we can discern between them  The 6 major reasons why we get burnt out at work - and how to take steps to not only see our own burn out, but heal The importance of self awareness as it relates to burnout Real talk on the fine line we walk as women of color in predominantly white spaces in the work force - and its' link to burnout And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Erika's Website Listen to Erika's podcast: Burnout to Lit Up   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Burnt Out to Lit Up Podcast - @burntouttolitup Erika del Pozo – @joy.energy.time   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Constanza Eliana Chinea! Constanza (She/Her) is a Latinx certified Yoga Instructor who has a total of 10 years of experience in the industry and over 300 hours of training in Yoga, trauma, and anti-racism. She began teaching and consulting after noticing a need for diversity and representation in the industry. She now teaches Yogis and entrepreneurs how to decolonize their practice, create equity for teachers of color, and build inclusive spaces in the community. She has been featured in Voyage LA Magazine and The Rising Woman Project. She is the creator of trainings like Embody Inclusivity and Unpacking Spiritual Bypass, and is the host of WOC Spill the Tea, a women of color panel discussing politics, social justice, and anti-racism. Constanza Eliana grew up in Puerto Rico until her family moved when she was 7 years old to Illinois, just 3 hours south of Chicago. The culture shock, having to adapt, and assimilate quickly created childhood frustration and trauma, having experienced racism and sexism. It was this first hand experience that led her to decolonization work and unpack her own internalized oppression. In this episode we discuss: How she navigated a new culture after immigrating to the US and beginning her Yoga practice as a way to heal the wounds of her experiences Her POV of the yoga industry - how it's causing harm, and how we can make this practice more equitable What to look for in yoga studios, and how to bring up concerns to bring them into deeper integrity. Constanza's experience, expertise, and insights into anti-racism and creating diverse spaces. Why she believes in the importance of womxn of color needing to see themselves represented and valued in all spaces. And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to increase your energy, reconnect with your mind and body, & perform at a higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Kayla's Calm Creator quiz Costanza's Website Costanza's Youtube Channel   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Constanza Eliana Chinea – @Eliana.chinea   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Aycee Brown! Aycee Brown is a psychic channel, speaker and owner of Goodnight Darling Co. who knows what it’s like to live in a mental space of self-doubt and fear. She overcame that through trial and error, taking risks and betting on herself. This lead to a successful launch of a products based business that's been featured in Instyle, Redbook, and West Elm.   It also became the catalyst for her psychic channel abilities that she's been hiding from since the age of 15. By accepting her psychic abilities it helped her figure out where and why she belonged. She fell in love with human design as a tool to help her clients live from their core instead of their conditioning. She speaks to audiences full of multi-passionate entrepreneurs. Her three favorite topics to talk about are spiritual self-development, radical commitment, and brand innovation. In this episode we discuss: The role Aycee's childhood and growing up play in her work as a psychic channel and human design reader What human design is and the best way to utilize the knowledge you get from it The 5 types of human design and each type's super power A look at profile types and the role they play in your chart How Aycee can tell when someone's aura is off and what she believes is the main driver behind a misaligned aura The reoccurring theme of control as it relates to living a more aligned life And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to increase your energy, reconnect with your mind and body, & perform at a higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Kayla's Calm Creator quiz Aycee's Website Aycee's Podcast: Is My Aura On Straight?    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Aycee Brown – @ayceebrown   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt incredibly self conscious about the way your body looks. At some point or another it’s a feeling we’ve all had (unfortunately) since we were young and it progresses as we get older. You're not alone sis.  In today’s solo episode with Kayla, she shares how she has dealt with body stuff head on. Although we get so many messages on the daily about what our bodies "should" look like, Kayla has learned the importance of how our energy can be shifted to create more acceptance in a world of non-acceptance.  Kayla has been working with these thoughts since elementary school, and with the evolution of her own body, she questions the reasoning behind why we don't accept all body types in this day in age. She shares her insights as it relates to women of color's bodies being policed for centuries, why she avoided doing this inner work for a long time, and ways to shift the narrative we have of our bodies based on the stories we tell ourselves about them. She's also talking about: Kayla's journey with her body acceptance The difference between body acceptance and body positivity How self care and self love played a critical part in her healing journey as it relates to her body The role that binge eating plays in body acceptance Why it's crucial to change the language surrounding our bodies to fully accept them   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss    Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Dr. Grace Chang! Dr. Grace Chang is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist practicing functional medicine + primary care in Seattle. Her mission in medicine is to empower women to embrace their inner strength, their bodies, and their health. Dr. Chang integrates Western and Eastern modalities together, believing that the more we promote self-care and tune into our bodies, the more we can prevent dis-ease from arising. Her clinical interests include hormone balancing (thyroid, PCOS, menstrual disorders), digestive concerns, and IV nutrient therapy.    She is an avid hiker, proud mama to a lionhead rabbit, Chibi, and Herbal Consultant to husband's tea + kombucha company, Shen Zen Tea (link: www.shenzentea.com).  In this episode we discuss: The role Dr.Chang’s study of eastern and western medicine principles play in her work as a naturopath The connection between leaky gut, inflammation, and mental health Why you're bloated and the importance of gut healing in relation to your overall health A look at skin issues as it relates to digestive concerns The benefits of using certain herbs for digestive health How Dr. Chang motivates clients to become their own health advocates to work in partnership to tackle health issues Foods and supplements that benefits the nervous system And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to increase your energy, reconnect with your mind and body, & perform at a higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Dr. Chang's Clinic   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Dr. Grace Chang – @drgracechang   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Danielle Desir! Danielle Desir is the editor-in-chief of The Thought Card and host of The Thought Card Podcast, empowering people to make more informed financial decisions – travel more, pay off debt and build wealth. She recently released her first book, Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure which shares how to plan an affordable, adventurous and culturally enriching trip. Danielle is also the founder of ‘WOC Podcasters’ (Women of Color) an inclusive community of over 2,100 women of color from 50 countries dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, sharing resources, learning and collaborating. In this episode we discuss: What sparked Danielle’s desire to travel The difference between travel planning and travel spending as it relates to your budget Her favorite resources for budget friendly trips What sparked her to start her travel finance blog and podcast The importance in having an established travel fund and how to build it for your future travel plans now What led her to start the WOC Podcasters community (and her own podcast) Her suggestions for building a travel mindset and overcoming perceived and/or real obstacles And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to increase your energy, reconnect with your mind and body, & perform at a higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode The Thought Card Blog The Thought Card Podcast WOC Podcasters Group WOC Podcasters Website Financially Savvy Travelers Group   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Danielle Desir – @thethoughtcard   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Welcome to The Wellness Glow Up Podcast, a weekly show devoted to helping women of color become their healthiest selves by providing the tools and knowledge to be their own, best health advocates by redefining what it means to truly be well. I’m your host Kayla Nedza, certified International Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist  and founder of Women Creating Calm, the wellness company dedicated to helping women create lasting calm with food, movement, and lifestyle. This long-form show typically runs for between 45 and 60 minutes and releases every Monday. Usually an interview show featuring expert holistic wellness guests, every now and then, I’ll go solo to talk about my own experiences within the wellness space or provide free coaching and release bonus episodes as the wellness industry continues to grow and develop. I can’t wait for you to join me on the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, remember to tell your homegirls, soul sisters, and ride or dies that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts, now go dive into the episodes and never forget you are your own best health advocate!

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Erika Cruz! Erika Cruz is a Bay Area native who has been featured on “As Told by Women” (a blog dedicated to empowering women) and is the founder of TheNuttyOven.com, a food blog dedicated to inspiring a healthy and balanced lifestyle. While her interest in wellness began with food, it has vastly expanded over the last year. Erika is currently balancing being a Program Manager for a tech start-up in Silicon Valley, along with being a certified Yoga instructor and mindfulness enthusiast. Her Instagram @SaludWithErika shares a variety of wellness tips such as healthy recipes, workout routines, mindfulness habits, and resources that have helped her along her own wellness journey. As the proud daughter of Mexican Immigrants, Erika is aware of the lack of resources that were available to her growing up. She is passionate about making physical, mental, sexual, spiritual, and emotional wellness accessible to the Latinx community. Her mission is to provide tools and resources to her community so they can believe in their potential and crush their goals! In this episode we discuss: Food desserts and how those in the wellness space can provide more resources Her start as a food blogger and how she incorporated her mother's recipes to create healthier options for her community The business of food blogging and shifting towards a more holistic view of wellness How to have a fluid fitness practice as a high performing woman The importance of bringing your community with you when you’re engaging in fitness to create representation and build a sustainable wellness practice How to reprioritizing our health and wellness through changing the narrative & language surrounding our wellness practices The real on managing a full time job, while building a business as a side hustle And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to increase your energy, reconnect with your mind and body, & perform at a higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Erika's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Erika Cruz – @saludwitherika   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

On the outside looking in, you would think that Kayla had everything going for her, but on the inside she was all over the place.  Today she's going solo dolo by sharing her experience with burnout and how she got to where she's at today with coaching women to navigate their own burnout.  From mental health concerns, amenorrhea, binging, and eventual burnout and adrenal fatigue, she came to understand that there are so many factors that holistically impact your ability to get out of your head and into your heart.  Today, Kayla is going deep to lay out the 5 essential points you need to know as you're navigating your own burnout and deciding what to do about it.  She discusses: Her story of her 2x burnout experience How to discern between stress as a hormonal response and  not ignoring those responses The importance of feeling your feelings, but not letting them take over through the language you use Fully living in the human experience by practicing self compassion Why you're stressing about things that haven't even happened yet - what that says about your current state of your thoughts Why boundaries are the most critical, yet most difficult thing you can do to heal from burn out And more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Erayna Sargent! Erayna is the founder and CEO of the mental wellness brand Hooky Wellness. The Detroit native has her bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University and Indiana University, respectively. She built her career in brand management and innovation across the consumer goods category and tech, working with businesses like Nestle and Intuit. In June 2019, she changed direction when she started Hooky Wellness. Inspired by her own journey with mental health, her hope with the company is to encourage the working class to put themselves first. Her mantra is, “work hard, self-care harder.”  In this episode we discuss: The stages of grief as it relates to her leaving her job due to burn out.  A walk through each of the stages of grief as it relates to her experience with burnout: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.  The most difficult part of burnout that no one talks about as it relates to acceptance.   How you can think about your own mental health as it relates to burnout.  And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Hooky Wellness' Website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Hooky Wellness - @hookywellness Erayna Sargent - @erayna_sargent

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Ana Lilia! Ana is a UC Berkeley graduate, certified breathwork teacher and intuitive healer whose practice focuses on breath as a pathway for transformation. Ana is deeply attuned to her clients’ needs and creates personalized healing journeys that combine active breathwork, intuitive guidance, curated music and aromatherapy. She leaves clients feeling clear, relaxed and empowered by guiding them through a two-step pranayama breathing technique that moves blocked energy and emotions through the body. In individual sessions and in group settings, Ana creates safe, supportive and loving spaces for participants to connect with deep parts of themselves, access their intuition and unleash creativity. She is regularly facilitates breathwork experiences within corporations, including WeWork, Paige Denim, Murphy O’Brien and Sapient Razorfish. Ana has led sessions at WeAllGrow Latina -- the country’s largest conference for Latina creators and entrepreneurs -- and at wellness retreats in Los Angeles and Peru. Her work has been featured on BravoTV and Telemundo, among other publications in Los Angeles. In this episode we discuss: Breathwork as the conscious control of breathing that is meant to influence a person's mental, emotional and/or physical state. Using breathwork as another way to help release layers of pain, agony and trauma. How breathwork and meditation helps you to tap more into who you are.  What the two-stage pranayama technique is and how it activates the parasympathetic nervous system putting your body in a relaxed state. And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Ana Lilia's Website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Ana Lilia – @_ana_lilia   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Deanna Belleny! Deanna Belleny is a registered dietitian and public health practitioner who currently works in healthcare improvement at Harvard Medical School's Center for Primary Care. She was raised in Texas and attended the University of Houston for her undergraduate degree, Prairie View A&M for her Dietetic Internship and University of Texas Health Science Center for her Masters in Public Health. Deanna is also the co-founder and Director of programs for Diversify Dietetics, a non profit organization dedicated to increasing the racial and ethnic diversity in the field of nutrition and dietetics.  Deanna is passionate about helping to create system-level changes that positively impact the field as well as the health of underserved communities.   In this episode we discuss: What motivated Deanna to dive into the world of nutrition and dieticians.  What exactly the difference is between dietitians, nutritionists, and health coaches. (And which is right for you!)  Why shifting the stereotypes in the field of nutrition is essential to having more representation and the importance of having representation.  Taking a look at foods we consider "healthy" to understand it's root in eurocentricity and why we need to dismantle these beliefs to embrace our cultural food. The “basics” of nutrition. And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Diversify Dietetics' Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Diversify Dietetics - @diversifydietetics Deanna Belleny – @deanna.rdn   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Relationships have always been a huge part of anyone's life, but Kayla dives deep into one of the most reflective times in her life as she discusses one of her long term relationships. In this episode, as this month is notorious for a month of love and relationships, Kayla is discussing one of her past relationships that helped her to reflect on her own tendencies as it relates to being a partner. Any 8-year span of a relationship is enough time to go through ups and downs in any partnership, and for Kayla, that was especially true as she had to come face to face with how she was going to show up in the world and her relationships. Today, Kayla is sharing her insight on the importance of self awareness, self confidence, and self love to be able to show up fully in any relationship. She discusses: Her story of her first real relationship and how it evolved over the years.  Having thoughts of self judgement, advocating for herself in a relationship, and taking a deeper look at her role within a relationship. The difference between being in a state of flow and actively trying to control situations that aren't in alignment. Her experience with cheating as it relates to self love. The seduction of destruction and the hold it can have if you don't address it head on. And more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode we cover:Why a natural and holistic approach is important for physical healingHow Ayuvera can help you customize your healingHow hormones and working with your cycles helps your healingHow health and wellness is still very male influenced in studies and how that affects WOCDealing with harassment and stress and how it affects our physical and mental wellnessI know you'll learn so much about how achieving calm, especially if you're a high achiever, can help you reach all your goals faster and with more zen in your life.You can connect with Kayla Nedza and her work at:WEBSITE :https://www.kaylanedza.com/INSTAGRAM:@kaylanedza@wellnessglowuppodcasFACEBOOK:http://facebook.com/kayla.nedzaLINKEDIN:http://linkedin.com/in/kaylanedza Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you’re loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you!

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Janet Brito! Janet Brito is an AASECT-certified sex therapist who also has a license in clinical psychology and social work. She is a graduate of Pacifica Graduate Institute and completed her postdoctoral fellowship from the University of Minnesota Medical School, one of only a few university programs in the world dedicated to sexuality training. Currently, she’s based in Honolulu, Hawaii and is the founder of the Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, where she specializes in the areas of relationship and sex therapy, out of control sexual behavior, and gender and sexually diverse populations. Dr. Brito has been featured on many outlets, including The Huffington Post, Healthline, Thrive Global, and Midweek Publications. Her dissertation A phenomenological analysis on infertility in Mexican women living in the United States was recently published in the Revista Interamericana de Psicologia/Interamerican Journal of Psychology. She was recently appointed as the new Chair of the AASECT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.  In this episode we discuss: How she stepped into her true self and truly began accepting herself.  Debunking the stories we tell about ourselves and how to reprogram the messages we’re told about what our truth is as it relates to sex. How you can bring your full truth into your marriage to build a healthy relationship to build a safe space. Owning your communication with your partner and how to have those important conversations to establish communication safety outside of the bedroom. The common reasons behind libido imbalance between parters and why someone may want more sex than their partner.  How to get into your “sexy state” with your partner by using mindfulness.  The power of language as it relates to having good sex.  And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Dr. Janet's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Dr. Janet Brito - @drjanetbrito   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Chrissy King! Chrissy is a writer, speaker, strength coach, and self-proclaimed truth teller with a passion for intersectional feminism and creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry. She has been featured in SELF, SHAPE, BuzzFeed, Muscle and Fitness, and Livestrong, among others. She empowers individuals to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and use their energy to create their specific magic in the world. When she’s not serving her clients by empowering them to create stress-free and sustainable lifestyles and feel confident and empowered in their skin, she spends her time lifting all the weights, reading, traveling, and hanging with friends and family. In this episode we discuss: What she knows to be true about transitions.  Feeling a need to have control over our body image and why it’s never enough. The evolution of women’s bodies and how we continue to chase a moving target of what a “perfect” body looks like. Why our life experiences go far beyond what our bodies look like.  The importance of recognizing how many of people’s decisions are based in fear and how that becomes more prevalent as you’re doing the “work.” And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to increase your energy, reconnect with your mind and body, & perform at a higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Chrissy's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Chrissy King - @iamchrissyking TGTS Podcast - @twogirlstalkingshit   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, we're throwing it back with a rewind episode with one of our favorite conversations with Michelle White! Michelle White, LMSW is a self-care blogger and creator of gmichelle: Self-Care Resources. She created gmichelle to offer space for folks to practice self-care regularly, strengthen their self-love and learn about healthy interpersonal relationships.  With extensive experience as a licensed social worker, clinical therapist and statewide trainer, Michelle has worked closely with people who have survived interpersonal trauma, domestic violence and child abuse. With gmichelle, she hopes to offer shame-free support, healing-centered resources and trauma-informed tools for each person on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves in their relationships. This episode includes… How to step into your worthiness and create time to take care of yourself.  How to set boundaries with toxic friendships and how to recognize that you're in a toxic friendship.  Her tips of how to get started with self care and how it relates to the "spectrum" of self care.  The importance of our individual responsibility to take of our selves to make the world a better place.  And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to increase your energy, reconnect with your mind and body, & perform at a higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Michelle's Website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Michelle White - @thegmichelle Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating on iTunes and share it with your friends.  

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Cristina Curp! Cristina Curp is the creative mind behind The Castaway Kitchen, a blog dedicated to delicious foods and healing diets. In the last few years through self-experimentation and dedication Cristina has healed her body from leaky gut and lost over 60 pounds- putting her autoimmune disease in remission too. Using her restaurant chef skills and love for food she now creates recipes to help others find health and happiness through keto, paleo and AIP lifestyles! Her mission is to spread the word that food is thy medicine and it should taste damn good. As a military spouse and mom on the move, staying healthy is a must. From Hawaii to Washington DC, you can find her in the kitchen, on a hike with her dog, Bruce or sipping bulletproof coffee. In this episode we discuss: Her battle with hidradenitis suppurativa, a rare autoimmune disease that creates a painful skin condition and how that affected her self-confidence and relationships growing up. Finding the autoimmune protocol and the paleo diet to help heal herself, and how eventually she transitioned fully to the ketogenic diet as a path to healing. How to adjust your macros based on what your body needs and listening to your body.  The importance of self-care for healing that goes beyond nutrition, as well as how social media impacts your self care. And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Cristina's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Cristina Curp - @thecastawaykitchen   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

The start of a new year is always a time of reflection, but we're taking it to another level this week. In this episode, as the start of a whole new decade makes people think back over the last 10 years, Kayla is discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly lessons during that period. Any 10-year span is enough time to turn a person's whole life around, and for Kayla, that was especially true as she has learned a lot about herself and the world. Today, Kayla is sharing her top 10 lessons from the past decade. She discusses: What she's learned about the wellness space and how that's shaped her career path Having multiple purposes, advocating for herself, and giving herself permission to take up space The difference between pushing hard for what you want and trying to control it - how to live in a state of flow Why you're doing better than you think you are And more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Listeners we are back this week with Kayla Nedza.Kayla is a certified International Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist who is dedicated to helping high performing women create lasting calm with food, movement, and lifestyle through her company, Women Creating Calm. Drawing heavily from both her clients’ and personal experiences as well as her studies, Kayla presents a practical and realistic approach to stress management and performance optimization. She hosts the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, a weekly show devoted to helping women of color become their healthiest selves by providing the tools and knowledge to be their own health advocates. When she’s not researching, coaching, and interviewing health professionals, you’ll find her weight lifting, twerking around her kitchen, or watching Grey’s Anatomy.During this episode Kayla shares with us her story of being adopted, growing up with white parents, and how she decided to address the challenges women of color face in the health and wellness space.Trigger Warning: Kayla shares her story about being adopted from Colombia. If you have a similar story that might trigger you, please take care of your mental and emotional healthFind Kayla on all things social: InstagramWellness Glow Up PodcastWebsiteFree webinar for creating calm https://womencreatingcalm.com/ Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ This episode sponsor: Ada Perez - Breathe PublishingGet your quick start guide to write your book https://breathemommybreathe.com/breathe-publishing/ Join FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.club For the Small Biz Support Program head over to www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/sbspShare this episode with someone you loveAnd don't forget to Stay Shining!

Today, Kayla is sharing her tips and tricks for how to navigate the one thing that can help you reframe your holiday to enjoy it: giving yourself grace. She opens up about her history with the holidays, family and social dynamics, feeling the need to explain herself, and family pressure. Kayla explains how changing her relationship with herself by giving herself grace and how she dealt with family, peer, and social pressure was truly the beginning of having an enjoyable holiday season. She also talks about navigating your emotions during the holidays, and how tuning into her body about how she felt during this time was showing up in her body and her spirit. Kayla gives ways to reframe how we think about the holidays and ultimately decide how to make it a great holiday for ourselves.  She also talks about: How to navigate conversations about certain expectations that people place on you The ways in which your limits are different than their limits Being mindful about how your energy & mindset may be different from theirs Understanding that your concerns are different than their concerns about you Processing your emotions during this time and embracing the "roller coaster of emotions"  And more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode Kayla chops it up with Danetha Doe! Danetha Doe, a former NFL cheerleader turned entrepreneur and financial journalist, knew early on that her career path was not going to fit in a pretty little box. Fiercely committed to designing a rich and fulfilling life on her terms, Danetha has built a career that includes all the hyphens: professional dancer, blogger, model, actress, journalist, financial expert, TV host and the list goes on. Danetha Doe is the creator of Money & Mimosas, a blog read by thousands of ambitious women in over forty-four countries. She was named a personal finance expert by Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal and is the star financial expert in the TV series, Going From Broke, produced by Ashton Kutcher. Her work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Elle, Cosmopolitan and NBC. In this episode we discuss: How she shifted from corporate finance to being the creator of Money & Mimosas  How the skills you’re learning today can translate into what you actually want to do The evolution of Money & Mimosas and how it reflected how she evolved as an individual  The beliefs that millennials hold around money and the stark differences between generations The impact of having a financial system that is “immoral” and what that looks like And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Danetha's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Danetha Doe - @danethadoe   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, I am joined by Women's Health & Wellness Coach, Kayla Nedza to talk about what "burnout" is, the common signs and symptoms, and ways you can support and take care of yourself to avoid it. Kayla has first hand experience with burnout and is passionate about guiding women through their own health

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Pam Covarrubias! Pam is dynamically skilled as an Intuitive Brand Builder, Podcaster, Speaker, Certified Crystal Healer, and Recovering Procrastinator. She primarily spends her time elevating small businesses by helping them develop their brand in intuitive ways, while also staying true to their unique story. Throughout her diverse career, Pam learned the importance of branding and positioning in an ever-changing market. She utilizes her natural skills, as a highly intuitive and creative human and as a strategic marketer, to develop systems that help individuals accomplish their intentions. She brilliantly blends creativity and practicality to help her clients achieve success. Pam’s mission is to Spread Ideas, Move People. As a creator, speaker, mentor, and visionary, she strives to bring products, support, insight, and accountability to those around her. In this episode we discuss: Why she’s a recovering procrastinator and the 5 types of procrastinators  What being a heart centered entrepreneur means and how it impacts your brand How to identify your personal brand and bring that into the world How to live and work in your zone of genius as an entrepreneur And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Pam's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Pam Covarrubias - @cobiux Cafe Con Pam Podcast - @cafeconpampodcast   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

This week Kayla chops it up with Cameron Glover! Cameron Glover (she/her) is a Black queer writer, sex educator, and podcaster helping others embrace their sexual power. She specializes in working with other sexuality professionals to monetize their expertise online. In addition, she also contributes regularly to publications such as Playboy, Greatist, Medium, and more. Cameron is also the host of the Sex Ed in Color podcast, which centers the experiences and expertise of sexuality professionals of color. In this episode we discuss: The difference between sex educator and other sexual professional How sex toy materials aren’t regulated and why education is so important How do we discern what pleasure looks like and how we take ownership of our own pleasure How she holistically looks at sex How to become a sex educator This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Cameron's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Cameron Glover - @blkgirlmanifest Sex Ed in Color Podcast – @sexedincolor   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Today, Kayla is sharing the journey of why she chooses not to drink, as well as the highs and lows of how she made that decision. She opens up about her history with alcohol, social dynamics, feeling the need to fit in, and social pressure. Kayla explains how changing her relationship with alcohol and how she dealt with peer pressure was truly the beginning of her mind body healing process. She also talks about mindfulness, and how tuning into her body about how she felt when she drank was showing up in her body to see how it affected her mental health. Kayla talks about being herself, processing emotions, and talks through what she does to enhance her relationships instead. She also talks about: Who Kayla was before she started getting curious about sobriety Sitting in the discomfort + transitions of not drinking The acceptance of drinking + the peer pressure she felt to do so Ways that Kayla works to connect with others The mental health benefits of not consuming alcohol How boundaries and alcohol coincide  And more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Shirin Eskandani! Shirin is a life coach, public speaker and writer who specializes in mindfulness and mindset work.  She has been a featured wellness expert on the Today Show and Cosmopolitan Magazine. Certified by the International Coach Federation, her holistic approach to transformation is influenced by her background in guided meditation, spirituality and the arts.   Prior to building her successful coaching business she was an award winning opera singer, performing at Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan Opera. She is the co-founder of Brown Girl Brunch and has been a featured speaker at ALT Summit, Well Summit, the Assemblage, and Soho House. In this episode we discuss: Defining the “mindless hustle” and why it leads to burn out What happens when your ego is leading the way and how it relates to loving yourself  How to shift your goals more towards how you want to feel and align them with your feelings  The 3 types of jobs and how they relate to your purpose How to get out of your comfort zone and start playing big Redefining what it means to be selfish vs selfless as women of color And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Shirin's Website Shirin's Podcast: Two Girls Talking Shit   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here.  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Shirin Eskandani - @wholeheartedcoaching Two Girls Talking Shit Podcast – @twogirlstalkingshit   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Satya Asad!   Satya Asad ---New York City native-- is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Women of Color Healing Retreats, the first retreat and #1 wellness company for black women. Satya is a spiritual, yoga + meditation teacher, writer & published author, vegan advocate, wellness luminary and an internationally known revolutionary. Satya is a CEO who delivers results and she thrives in entrepreneurship. Satya has built an empire through her work. Satya has inspired thousands of women of color to travel outside of the United States to practice de-colonizing their minds and natural self-healing practices. After HBO Vice News created a segment highlighting  Satya & the WOCHR's vision and mission in Costa Rica, Satya and the Women of Color Healing Retreats instantly went viral all over the world. Satya and her awesome wellness sanctuary is a global sensation. WOCHR have been featured in countless major publications around the world, including Essence, Buzzfeed, Afro Punk, AOL, Ebony and The Griot. It's only fitting that Yoga Alliance + HBO refer to Satya as the “brain-child” of yoga and wellness, as she has dedicated her life to these two beautiful ways of life, and continues to share them within her culture and the world.  Satya has been on multiple radio stations, podcast, publications and she has spoken on panels due to the success of the retreats and her vital message for Black Americans. Satya has also created the first Free Kids of Color Wellness Program for children living in underserved neighborhoods in the tri-state area. Satya relishes in the ability to positively impact black communities globally. Satya's work is not only for women, it extends to the entire black race and all of humanity resonates with it. In her day to day, Satya enjoys her daily personal yoga + meditation practice, cooking new plant-based dishes, floating in the ocean, yoga philosophy, traveling, being a BOSS, and discussing liberation for black people.    In this episode we discuss: Ways to tap into your masculine and feminine energy How to reconnect with nature and why it’s so important Creating safe spaces for women of color  The importance of international travel to reconnect with your roots The different types of yoga and why we’re only taught one type in the Western world And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Women of Color Healing Retreat's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss   Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Women of Color Healing Retreats - @womenofcolorhealingretreats Satya Asad - @satyaaofficial   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Sada Naegelin! Sada Naegelin is CEO and Co-Founder of De Las Mías--a bilingual healthy lifestyle community built for Latinas by Latinas. Sada is bilingual and bicultural with an MBA in Design Strategy from the innovative program at California College of the Arts in San Francisco, CA. She has over 10 years of experience in business development, marketing and human-centered design. She and her mom, Ana Consuelo Matiella, founded De Las Mías to positively impact the lives of Latinas. De Las Mías provides the healthcare sector a health engagement and education platform to attract, motivate and retain their Latina patients and improve health outcomes. Sada lives in Portland, OR with her husband, daughter, and two dogs, and is an active member of the Portland modern dance community.    In this episode we discuss: The importance of self confidence to be healthy & well Providing the health info Latinas need by meeting them where they are Making content in Spanish first and why it’s a key component of their app Their philosophy of “poquito de todo” And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode De Las Mias' Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza De Las Mias - @delasmiaslife Sada Nagelen - @Sadi.saads   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

Today, Kayla is sharing the journey of gut healing, as well as the highs and lows of going through the healing process. She opens up about her history with Candida, SIBO, parasites, and IBS. Kayla explains how changing her relationship with her gut and how her stress affected her gut was truly the beginning of the healing process. She also talks about mindfulness, and how tuning into her body about how her stress was showing up in her body to see how it affected her gut. Kayla also talks about spiritual practices, processing emotions, and talks through her gut healing protocol. She also talks about: Repressed emotions & how it impacts the ability to heal Being open to receive help when you don't know all the answers The connection between the mind and the body that you may not see How to love the process and give yourself grace within the healing process Foods for rebuilding the gut The emotional toll of healing your body through your body image The pressure she put on herself as a high performing woman of color Being your own health advocate and knowing what you need Signs and symptoms to reconnect with your body And more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

When you’re a high performer or high functioning person, it can be really easily to work through or miss signs that your lifestyle may not be the best for your overall health and wellness. My guest today, health coach and nutritionist Kayla Nedza shares how her high performing behaviors stopped working for her and how she helps fellow high performers find a better balance in their lives.   About Kayla Nedza Kayla Nedza is a certified International Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist who is dedicated to helping high performing women create lasting calm with food, movement, and lifestyle through her company, Women Creating Calm. Drawing heavily from both her clients’ and personal experiences as well as her studies, Kayla presents a practical and realistic approach to stress management and performance optimization. She also hosts the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, a weekly show devoted to helping women of color become their healthiest selves by providing the tools and knowledge to be their own health advocates. When she’s not researching, coaching and interviewing health professionals, you’ll find her weight lifting, twerking around her kitchen or watching Grey’s Anatomy.  Small Steps in the Show:  Set check-ins 3 times a day to see how you’re feeling, whether that’s on your phone, work calendar, etc Get curious on what you’re feeling and see what you need if you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired or stressed Get clear on what you need and what you want See if you can take some more breaks in your day Try not work during lunch and make yourself unavailable or don’t talk about work when you eat lunch with coworkers Check in with what you really want Get clear with your values and intentions See if you need to change or leave your current stressful situation/environment Simplify your decision making process and take action   Mentioned in the Show: Buy my Enamel Pin Aimée’s episode on the Wellness Glow Up Podcast Paul Jarvis Real Food with Dana Podcast Women Creating Calm Group Kayla’s Website Follow Kayla on Instagram | Facebook Listen to the Wellness Glow Up Podcast Follow the Wellness Glow Up Podcast on Instagram Get the full show notes here! Follow Aimee on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Sign up for the Wellness Wednesdays Newsletter Interested in working with Aimee? Find out information here. Edited by Eilise Bonebright

In today's episode, Kayla chops it up with Wendy Amara! Wendy is Strategic Life and Business Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Best Selling Author. She has coached thousands of individuals over the past 14 years into achieving powerful goals for their lives. Her results oriented, no holding back approach, opens up new possibilities for her clients and has them stay accountable to producing extraordinary results!  She loves to work with clients who need to find clarity and are committed to achieving concrete goals. She has a special place in her heart for women of color with helping them climb the ladder of life, and trying to get it all done!  In this episode we discuss: How to know when you’re stuck & when you’ll know it’s time to take action Why being in the gray area could be the best possible option Managing your thoughts and making them work for you What to do when you’re in a new situation that’s uncomfortable or scary And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Wendy's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here.  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Wendy Amara - @wendyamara   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Kayla Nedza is our guest this week and we’re digging deep into burnout vs. stress management strategies – the differences between the two, and what you can do about them, which is SO important especially if you’re an entrepreneur, have a family, have a part-time job, are really stressed out…honestly, it’s really important for everyone....Read More »

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Kayla Nedza. Kayla is a Jersey girl with a passion for self love, heavy lifting, and stress management. She is a woman who wears many hats, including a holistic health coach, a franchise marketing leader for a national fitness brand, and the founder of the Wellness Glow Up community. Kayla’s community is a community dedicated to helping people become their healthiest selves by providing the tools and knowledge to be their own health advocates.   In this episode you’ll learn: A new definition for self care Why diet and exercise is a helpful tool in managing stress The importance of getting enough fat and protein   Resources: Website: https://www.kaylanedza.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kaylanedza/?hl=en Stress Reduction Masterclass: Stress Reduction Masterclass  

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Rosalia Rivera! Rosalia is a survivor and thriver and passionate advocate of consent education, sexual literacy and empowerment for all. Her platform, About Consent, offers two foundational courses for child sexual abuse survivors. On her AboutConsent Podcast she discusses consent culture, sex positivity, sex education and offer tools & resources for child sexual abuse survivors to empower them in their healing journey; and become thriving, sexually empowered women. She'll be launching The Empowered Family membership for parents wanting to teach their child about body safety, boundaries and consent in October 2019. Her new clothing brand CONSENTwear™ will launch at the end of the year. In this episode we discuss: How to teach body safety, boundaries, and consent at all ages.  The importance of sex education at all ages.  Learning and growing from sexual trauma experiences and how that impacts the way you raise your children.  Why communication is key for healthy sexual relationships.  And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Rosalia's Website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here.  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Rosalia Rivera - @consentparenting   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Kayla Nedza is a certified International Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist who is dedicated to helping high performing women create lasting calm with food, movement, and lifestyle through her company, Women Creating Calm. Drawing heavily from both her clients' and personal experiences as well as her studies, Kayla presents a practical and realistic approach to stress management and performance optimization. She hosts the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, a weekly show devoted to helping women of color become their healthiest selves by providing the tools and knowledge to be their own health advocates. When she's not researching, coaching, and interviewing health professionals, you'll find her weight lifting, twerking around her kitchen, or watching Grey's Anatomy. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://www.luciahawley.com/podcast/66    

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Briana Owens!   Health and wellness influencer, entrepreneur and empowerment coach Briana Owens is committed to improving the negative stigma surrounding generational health and wellness for underserved communities. After graduating from Hampton University with a degree in English, the New York native moved back home where she set out on a mission to serve as a catalyst to push people towards being their best selves. Strengthening her knowledge of the fitness industry while teaching cycling classes around NYC for nearly 5 years, Briana quickly noticed the lack of diversity not only in her classes but in the boutique fitness industry as a whole. Her love of spin coupled with a deeply rooted desire to see more people of color engaging in healthy living practices, led her to create Spiked, a culturally relevant lifestyle brand committed to providing access to quality affordable classes and resources for underserved communities to thrive.   As CEO and Founder of Spiked, Briana has hosted hip-hop infused spin classes in NYC, Atlanta, the Nation’s Capital, and Los Angeles as well as partnerships with organizations such as Nike, Aquahydrate, Broccoli City Festival, DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Big Brother Big Sister, among others. Through The Spiked Brand, Briana leverages her years of experience in the boutique fitness industry and intricate studies of generational health and wellness to educate the masses on social determinants of health and how adopting healthy living practices, balance and consistency can lead to transformational changes.   In this episode we discuss: Why Briana decided to focus on spin vs other boutique fitness options.  Making boutique fitness feel more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible. The reason behind why representation in the boutique fitness space is critical to changing the way we look at wellness. Building an unapologetically diverse business and taking risks in that capacity.  And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Spiked Spin's Website Support Spiked Spin   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here.  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Briana Owens - @bri.monee Spiked Spin - @spikedspin   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Kayla Nedza is a certified International Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist who is dedicated to helping high performing women create lasting calm with food, movement, and lifestyle through her company, Women Creating Calm. She hosts the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, a weekly show devoted to helping women of color become their healthiest selves by providing the tools and knowledge to be their own health advocates. When she’s not researching, coaching, and interviewing health professionals, you’ll find her weight lifting, twerking around her kitchen, or watching Grey’s Anatomy. As part of a special offer, Kayla is offering a $200 over the of her Women Creating Calm E-course and group coaching program, when registering use the coupon code: YOURLIFE200 when joining. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sade-ayinde/support

In this week's episode Kayla chops it up with Koya Webb! Koya is a wellness trailblazer, inspirational speaker, celebrity holistic health coach, yoga instructor and author who is on a mission to empower and uplift the global community through education and entertainment.  She is also the founder of Get Loved Up, an international lifestyle movement and Yoga School that inspires mental, spiritual and physical health and wellness. She is the host of Get Loved Up podcast and author of new book LET YOUR FEARS MAKE YOU FIERCE: How to Turn Common Obstacles into Seeds for Growth and is committed to creating communities worldwide focused on love consciousness. In this episode we discuss: Turning obstacles into inspiration. Listening to your body as an important form of self-love. The importance of knowing how your identity will shift with different phases in your life.  How you can spiritually connect with yourself each day.  And so much more!   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Koya's Website Order Koya's book: Get Loved Up   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here.  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Koya Webb - @koyawebb Get Loved Up - @getlovedup   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Kayla is riding solo in today’s special episode! She digs into her experience with grief and loss, and the incredible impact it’s had on her life. Kayla has experienced grief after her Mom's passing 5 years ago and has had a non traditional path of healing. Since her passing, Kayla has started to see changes in the way she treats herself, and now has tools to connect to her feelings and find more presence in the everyday. Today’s share is open, vulnerable, and raw—plus includes some lessons to learn about how she's began to create her branding!  We also talk about: Her mother passing Kayla’s physical experience during mourning on feeling vs. thinking Working through depression and anxiety Learning the true meaning of an influencer through her Mom The art of listening vs hearing Showing up for others Showing up for your real-time feelings Leading with kindness and empathy   This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here.  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Maegan Ratliff! Maegan's wellness journey began almost a decade ago with her love for nutrition education. The same journey has led her into the glorious expanse of massage therapy. She believes that touch ranks top in the healing hierarchy compared to any other modality. Additionally, doTERRA essential oils have transformed her daily habits and routine, with planted based power.  She believes that the illness/wellness continuum tells us that there is a finite end with illness, but with wellness, the possibilities to life and living are endless.   Maegan has a Masters of Arts, Bachelors of Science, and is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, and Certified Wellness Practitioner. In this episode we discuss: The difference between body work and massage therapy. Where to start with body work and why some of the more traditional modalities aren't where you should start.  How to start to incorporate essential oils into your everyday life. The benefits behind essential oils - essential oils 101 And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Mae'd Wellness   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here.  Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Maegan Ratliff - @maedwellness   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Kelley Green! Kelley Green is a self-love enthusiast, certified yoga instructor, podcast host, published author, and creative writer for her own personal lifestyle brand.  Kelley impacts the world by providing people with the guidance and resources to see themselves in a way that amplifies their self-worth. Through her content, created as self-love quotes, blog posts, speaking topics, videos, etc., she introduces the importance of self-care, and creating a lifestyle and belief system that affirms the love and celebration all women deserve. In 2017, Kelley debuted her first book “Perfectly Imperfect”, a collection of poetry and prose laced with gripping poems and inspirational tidbits of reflective experiences infused with valuable wisdom. Each piece reminds the reader of life’s only constant: change and life’s key to happiness: self-love. Through creative writing, Kelley learned how to overcome the grief of three loved ones in her family in one year and her battle with living in the unknown with society's pressures of success on her back. She now uses the knowledge she’s gained to help other women battling with self-doubt, a lack of confidence, and an uncertain sense of direction in their life. Born and raised in South Jamaica, Queens, New York, she is no stranger to seeing faces that resemble hers while also witnessing the pain and challenges of the women inflicted by loss, trauma, and a vacant sense of self. This is why her work is designed to guide creative women of color to a life wrapped in confidence, self-love, healing, and alignment with their purpose and true selves. Kelley’s coaching work is strengthened by the 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Training Certification that she carries in order to introduce her clients to transformational breath-mind-body awareness, divine self-love, and a sense of community as a yoga practitioner. She’s an advocate for giving creators a place to voice their experiences through the podcast she co-hosts called the WYL Take Ownership podcast, which is in partnership with Univision Broadcast Network. Kelley has landed partnerships and speaking opportunities with companies such as Allstate, Whose Your Landlord, Women’s Empowerment Groups, NYC Board of Education, and several Non-Profit Organizations, in New York City. In this episode we discuss: The challenges of healing from loss. Why boundaries are critical for self love.  Why taking the first step towards your goal is the most important step you can take.  How journaling can help to unlock repressed feelings and assist in your growth. The struggles of relationships as you're continuing to grow. And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode Kelley's website   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnessglowuppodcast/ Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Kelley Green - @Kelleygreen_   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla breaks down the top wellness discussions and news in August 2019.   In this episode we discuss: WW's launch of their new Kurbo program for kids and teens - is it problematic? Ruby Love's huge financial win and what it means for black women in the Fem Tech and reproductive health space. Equinox and Soul Cycle's top executive supporting Trump - is it problematic? "Where are the bok choy or the plantains?" - a discussion around how health and wellness service providers can practice inclusive wellness.  This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode WW's launch of their Kurbo program Ruby Love's financial win Equinox and Soul Cycle overview "Where are the bok choy or the plantains?"   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnessglowuppodcast/ Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza   Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Kayla chops it up with Sage Quiamno and Aparna Rae! Aparna Rae and Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno, two powerhouse women of color, launched Future for Us in January 2019 to bring issues of womxn of color at work to the forefront. Since their launch, they’ve produced over a dozen events, spoken over 40 times to organizations and companies, been featured in over 2 dozen media outlets including Forbes, and have grown a community of 5,000+ womxn of color professionals.  Future for Us envisions a future of work where women of color lead at the highest levels of corporate, government, and social sector organizations. Their mission is to accelerate the advancement of Women of Color through community, culture and career development. In this episode we discuss: The challenges women of color face in the workforce. Ways women of color can make “leaning in” work for us. Advice for women of color who feel isolated in their place of work. The importance of seeking mentorship for career advancement. Why creating community is critical when advancing your career and how to do so. The truth behind the gender wage gap.  And so much more! This episode is brought to you by: Women Creating Calm Are you looking to eliminate the threat of chronic stress to increase your energy, minimize anxiety, & perform at an even higher level? Register for my next free class to learn how to slay stress and create lasting calm here.  Links mentioned in this episode State of Womxn of Color - Los Angeles State of Womxn of Color - Austin State of Womxn of Color - Dallas State of Womxn of Color - Denver State of Womxn of Color - Portland State of Womxn of Color - Minneapolis State of Womxn of Color - Seattle State of Womxn of Color Summit in Seattle   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive queens who are all working to take our health and wellness to the next level, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnessglowuppodcast/ Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowuppodcast Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Future for Us -  Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram Aparna Rae -  LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sage Quiamno -  LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter    Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.  

You want to master your money, right? We all want to be able to do this.  In this episode, we meet Kayla Nedza who discovered 2 keys that I strongly believe can help you master your money.  What you'll learn about in today's episode: Why her father gave her a credit card as a teen and what happened as a result The money lessons she learned that involved grace and confidence Her biggest money challenge she is facing currently For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/179 Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/comunidad Enjoy this episode and want more? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-dinero-matters/id1436852516?mt=2 By doing that will help us reach more women like you. It's easy, here is how: http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/  The post Two Keys to Help Master Your Money With Kayla Nedza | HDM 179 appeared first on the Her Dinero Matters Podcast. Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/book

You want to master your money, right? We all want to be able to do this.    In this episode, we meet Kayla Nedza who discovered 2 keys that I strongly believe can help you master your money.    What you'll learn about in today's episode: Why her father gave her a credit card as a teen and what happened as a result The money lessons she learned that involved grace and confidence Her biggest money challenge she is facing currently For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/179   Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/comunidad   Enjoy this episode and want more?  Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-dinero-matters/id1436852516?mt=2   By doing that will help us reach more women like you.  It’s easy, here is how: http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/     The post Two Keys to Help Master Your Money With Kayla Nedza | HDM 179 appeared first on the Her Dinero Matters Podcast.   Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR  using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/book

You want to master your money, right? We all want to be able to do this.    In this episode, we meet Kayla Nedza who discovered 2 keys that I strongly believe can help you master your money.    What you'll learn about in today's episode: Why her father gave her a credit card as a teen and what happened as a result The money lessons she learned that involved grace and confidence Her biggest money challenge she is facing currently For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/179   Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/comunidad   Enjoy this episode and want more?  Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-dinero-matters/id1436852516?mt=2   By doing that will help us reach more women like you.  It’s easy, here is how: http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/     The post Two Keys to Help Master Your Money With Kayla Nedza | HDM 179 appeared first on the Her Dinero Matters Podcast.   Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR  using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/book

On this episode, "Mr. He’s Just Not That Into You," host Justin-Rayne (@justin.rayne) talks with Kayla Nedza (@kaylanedza), from @WellnessGlowUpPodcast about mastering self-awareness, evolving past pain, and finding a balanced ego. These real-life stories about being a Fu**boi, dating fu**bois (girls), & getting out of Fu**boi-esque situations are sure to have you craving more. So sit back, grab a cocktail, & prepare to laugh, cry, scream, & possibly be triggered, as we address our Fu**Boi Problems!