Podcasts about mel chant

We are allowed to feel what we feel. We are free to express, and be. Our feelings are valid. Our feelings speak to what aligns with us and what doesn't. We can use our feelings to navigate where we are in our growth journey, to learn more about ourselves and others. We are living, feeling, breathing beings, and it is a true gift to feel; it is our human nature. Today, we're taking time to speak to our feelings, and reclaim our innate power. This is our last episode of Season 5. Before we begin our affirmation meditation, I have to give a special thank you to you. Every time you listen to this podcast, it brings joy to my heart and inspires me to keep inspiring others. I hope you've received something from these words, you can always come back for daily reminders. Who knows, maybe we'll release a bonus episode before our next season. Now, here are vows to give ourselves the freedom and awareness to feel what we feel.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne.

Our thoughts are powerful. Being aware of what we allow to enter and pass through our minds is a healthy practice. It allows us to be intentional about what we're thinking, to choose our thoughts with purpose, to steer our thoughts onto more positive paths, to notice them, redirect them, water them. We are the captain of our mind's ship. We have the power and gift to speak life in our thoughts, plant seeds of love in our imaginations, envision prosperity in every area of our lives, even if our eyes don't see it yet. Right now, we're going to honor these strengths. Here are vows to empower our minds and thoughts.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne.

Our cups are already full. Better yet, our cups are overflowing. We have breath in our lungs, eyes to see, ears to hear, able bodies, thinking minds, beating hearts, unique voices. We have peace, love and joy all flowing within us. We are here, right now, blessed to experience a brand new day. Our cups are running over with life. So today, let's take a few minutes to remember who we are, and all we already have.  Here are vows to gently remind us, our cups are overflowing.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne.

A key ingredient to the recipe of life is our awareness. Being in tune with our own energy and spirit helps us move with more intention and wisdom. It helps guide us in our interactions and decisions. It helps us be mindful of our thoughts and words. Awareness is a gift, a compass that has the ability to lead us on aligned paths. Today, we're honing our awareness to remind ourselves of the inherent power we hold and yield.  Here are vows to inspire and honor our awareness.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne.

I have a question, do you realize how radiant you are? Everything about your being, your personality, your gifts, your heart and spirit, set you apart. You are uniquely made, your light can not be duplicated. Sometimes we need the gentle reminder that being who we are, all that we are, is potent. it is our purpose to shine bright, to walk in our radiance, to embrace our brilliance. Our light is an inspiration to ourselves and for others, we are light bearers here to brighten the world. And today, we are carrying that torch. Here are vows to affirm that you are radiant.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne.

Thriving is a way of thinking, thriving is a way of being. As we set our hearts on good things, we see that life is working with us and never against us. Everything happens for our good and growth. Every moment holds the miracle of presence and love. We are thriving simply by being alive, we are thriving simply by breathing. The gift of life is an abundant treasure, and today, we're soaking it all in. Here are vows to declare how much we thrive in every new day.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne.

We often hear of the importance of embracing our true selves. What does that look like? Accepting every part of who we are, owning even the parts we may not want to, and acknowledging that it all adds to the sum of our being.  Everything that makes us different, is what makes us beautiful. You and I are uniquely crafted and intentionally made. Today, we're taking a few moments to embrace ourselves for all that we are. Here are vows to embrace ourselves, and life, with open arms.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne.

Last night there was so much love in the studio - especially having DJ YZO back in the studio to break a new record on Soul Conversations Radio show #317! On this episode, Derrick & RWEONTHEAIR?! did hour-long dj sets of vinyl + CDs only, (yes, that's right!) all while sharing some new music from 2 Soul artists. DJ YZO slid through to share the majestic new soul single "Tete de Lit (Headboard)" by Ivory Haze ft. Sophie Rose. This single was released on March 22nd, 2023 and the sultry smooth melodies will just sweep you away!! The song will make you feel like you are floating on a cloud & reminiscing on your favorite memories. Listen and fall in love with it yourself here: Tete de Lit (Headboard) - Ivory Haze Ft. Sophie Rose and be sure to follow and support Ivory Haze's music and brand on Instagram at: @IvoryHazeMusic | Linktree - ivoryhazemusicWe also spotlighted the very fly Brooklyn-based poet and singer/songwriter, Mel Chanté, and her current single "Magnificent". She is 100% correct about every word she recites in her poetry on self/women's empowerment and recognizing how special it is to share presence with one another. We're so excited for her forthcoming single release "One Day Real Soon" ft. Johnny Champagne releasing tomorrow, March 30th on all streaming platforms!Artist Spotlight Instagram: @Melchante | Linktree: Linktree - melchanteMel Chanté is a Brooklyn-based poet, artist, founder of the self-talk platform and podcast Vow to Self, and author of Brown Butter. Her debut EP, FLO, and single releases have amassed streams in the millions across music platforms, with a growing 46,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Mel has toured major cities in the U.S. and Europe, including Philadelphia, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, London, Berlin, Copenhagen, and more. She was an opening act for Rupi Kaur's World Tour 2022 and will be releasing a new single, "One Day Real Soon "ft. Johnny Champagne, on March 30th, 2023. Her music is available on all music streaming platforms. Tracklist of the gems we played: RWEONTHEAIR?! Vinyl DJ Set Curtis MayfieldRap (#2) [Live @ Bitter End, NYC Rap (#2) [Live @ Bitter End, NYC] WMG - Rhino (Pure) 08:01 PMYoung Holt Unlimited - Freddie's Dead Plays Super Fly ORCHARD - Paula Records 08:01 PM**DJ YZO** Ivory Haze, Sophie RoseTete de Lit (feat. Sophie Rose)Tete de Lit (feat. Sophie Rose) 08:14 PM - Listen on Spotify! Playafyde Click Head to the SkyHead to the Sky 716251 Records DK 08:20 PMShafiq Husayn, The Dove Society Twelve The Loop Eglo Records 08:26 PMShafiq Husayn - Picking Flowers feat. El Sadiq The Loop Eglo Records 08:26 PMErykah Badu - Me- New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)UMG - Motown 08:29 PMMel Chanté - Magnificent Magnificent Independent 09:05 PM - Listen on Spotify!Oddisee - No Rest for Kings - The Beauty In It All Mello Music Group Instrumental Series Executive Produced by Michael Tolle & Amir Mohamed 2023 - Oddisee BandcampOddisee - Fievre - The Beauty In It All Mello Music Group Instrumental Series Executive Produced by Michael Tolle & Amir Mohamed 2023 - Oddisee BandcampDerrick Weston Brown CD (DJ) Set (Still updating!)TyMusic - 2 Fly 2 Upwards 08:43 PMWiseRap Can't Say NothingThe Music Revolution Will Not Be Televised (The Meatman)WiseRap/IsaacHughley/AFB 08:49 PMChris Turner Liquid Love BET Presents Music Matters, Vol. 1SME - Louder Than Life/Sony Music 08:53 PMKarriem Riggins Cia Headnod Suite Stones Throw 09:00 PMKing Britt Circe Destination Lounge: Bali Revive the Soul 09:11 PMDJ Cam, Cameo Love JunkeeLove Junkee BELIEVE - Inflamable Records 09:17 PMInnerzone Orchestra - People Make The World Go 'Round Planet E 30Planet E Communications 09:56 PMRWEONTHEAIR?! Vinyl DJ Set Grover Washington, Jr.- A Secret Place Kudu 09:24 PMBarry White - Love Theme (Instrumental) Under the Influence of... Love Unlimited 1973 - 20th Century Records 09:26 PMBarry White - Under The Influence of Love - Under the Influence of... Love Unlimited 1973 - 20th Century RecordsRoy Ayers - A Tear To A Smile All Time Greats UMG - UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) 09:31 PMD'Angelo - When We Get By UMG - UMG Recordings, Inc.09:41 PMBrass Construction Now Is Tomorrow (Anticipation) Brass Construction II UMG - CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92) 09:54 PMWell, until next time on episode #318! We have new music and soul conversations for you all EVERY Tuesday night 8-10 pm EST on WPFW 89.3 FM!

Trust and faith go hand in hand. When we have trust, we believe the best is yet to come, we have faith that everything will work out in our favor, even if we don't see it yet. When we trust, we see the best in others, and more importantly, we see the best in ourselves. When we choose to trust, we choose to love. Today, in our final episode of Season 4, we're taking a few mindful moments to anchor ourselves in trust and faith. We hope you carry them into every day ahead.  Here are vows to embrace + exude trust.   Thank you for listening to Season 4! Until next time.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter to know when Season 5 releases: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram.

We are back from our mini hiatus, and it feels amazing. Thank you for being here. This week's new episode is all about our words.  There is power in our words and what we choose to say or not say. We can either build ourselves and others up with love and intention, or the opposite. What we think about and carry in our hearts, are the words that manifest from our mouths. Today, we're nourishing our thoughts and choosing to speak life, love, peace and purpose.  Here are vows to help us honor the power of our words and voices. Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light.

Our imagination is supernatural. It grants us the ability to see and dream beyond the natural and physical things before our eyes. It is a powerful, influential gift we've been given. When we're children, our imagination is our best friend, we experience the world without limits. We have child-like faith and dreams. We believe everything and anything is possible, and that is the part of ourselves we need to hold onto and nourish. Today, we're tapping back into that power.  Here are vows to help us expand, appreciate and inspire our imagination. We'll be taking a break from a new episode next week before we wrap Season 4. Thank you for tuning in every week and soaking in these words, your heart thanks you too.

Love is the most powerful force. It's the strongest energy we both embody and emit. We are created from love to love. Things may try to tempt us to keep our love from flowing and growing, but love is who we are. And our love makes us unstoppable. As we keep our thoughts, words and actions rooted in love, love will always win. Today, we're taking the time to ground ourselves in the loving beings we naturally are. Here are vows to root ourselves in love.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light.

Often when we hear the word serve, we think of something beneath us. When in actuality, to serve is greater than being served. To love is to serve, to create is to serve, to be kind is to serve. We are all here with a purpose, and that purpose provides a key service to the world that you and only you can fulfill.  Today, let's take a few minutes to posture our hearts to serve with love.  Here are vows to serve ourselves and the world.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light.

Sometimes, we anticipate grand miracles happening for us, when all along the miracle is us. Life is a miracle. Every breath we breathe is a miracle. Every day we rise is a miracle. Our dreams, love and purpose all are miracles. Being here in this present moment is the miracle.  Right now, let's take a few moments to receive the miracles we truly are and life truly is.  Here are vows to appreciate the miracles of life, and ourselves.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light.

There is greatness in every day, there is greatness in you. When we believe in the possibilities of great things happening to and for us, we see the fruits of that belief. Speaking great things over our lives manifests great happenings. Today, we're proclaiming all of the great blessings ahead, and those within.  Here are vows to declare and receive great things.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light.

The natural state of life is harmony, which means our natural state of being is harmony. When we reflect on the flow and beauty of nature, we see that harmony is at its center. There is harmony in the stars of the sky, the sun and the moon, flowers and their petals, leaves and their veins, trees and their roots. There is harmony in every breath we breathe, every blink of our eyes, every beat of our hearts. Right now, we're taking a few moments to be in harmony with ourselves, and at peace in our spirits. Here are vows for harmony within.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light.

Happy 2023 Friends! So happy to jump back in with words to motivate our year. We often hear about seeing our cups half full, but today, we're seeing our cups overflow. As we declare, receive and walk in abundance, abundance begins to overflow from within us, through us and all around us. As we allow thoughts of overflow to sink in our minds, doubts begin to drift away, and the wealth we carry within washes over us. Right now, let's take a few moments to meditate on the overflow of abundance, joy, love, peace and gratitude that is always at hand, and in our hearts. Here are vows to invite overflow.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light.

Our expectations have an essential influence on our lives. When we walk with positive expectations, think with positive expectations, life meets us where we are. Even when things don't pan out how we imagine, we can always find something valuable from that experience. Today, we're making our expectations a priority, grounding them in trust, faith, peace and love.  Here are vows to uplift our expectations.   Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light. This episode is sponsored by our new Vow to Self Gratitude Journals, use code "GRATITUDE" for 15% off your first purchase.

Welcome to season 4 of the Vow to Self Podcast, a space to uplift self talk and raise our vibes. Thank you so much for your patience, your messages and listening to our podcast as a continued daily source of inspiration. We are honored to speak new vows into this new season. Every new day, we have the opportunity to not only live, but to grow and prosper. Every breath we breathe, we are growing more and more into who we are created to be. Every step we take, we grow closer to our purpose, we grow closer to our dreams, we grow closer to love. Our growth is a beautiful, sacred journey, here are vows to honor it.    Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Join our newsletter: Vow to Self Newsletter. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure to follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light. For more on Mel + our shop: melchante.com

We are all creators. Creating is our nature, it is as innate as breathing. We are created to create. As we live each day, we create. Whether it's intentionally, or something as seemingly small as choosing a cup from the cabinet for your favorite morning drink. Or the choice of ingredients you put together to create a meal that all started from a spark in your mind. Every decision we make, every thought we think, every word we speak, we are creating. So in case you need the reminder today, you are a creative being. It is your gift, your inheritance. May these vows help further ignite your creative power.   Thank you for tuning into Season 3! This is our last episode of the season, join our newsletter for your regular inspiration, to stay up to date on possible bonus episodes, our upcoming season + events: Vow to Self Newsletter. Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure you follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light. Shop our books, mugs + more: Vow to Self Shop For more on Mel: melchante.com

The power is you. Everything about your being, every detail that you embody, every once of your essence exudes power. Each day, it's important to remind ourselves of who we are, and all we are.  Today, we're speaking, owning and walking in our power.  Here are vows to honor how powerful we truly are. Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure you follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light. For more on Mel: melchante.com  

Patience truly is a virtue, it is an intentional way of being. Whether anticipating a dream to be realized or in times of being tested and tried, patience is the anchor to our peace, it strengthens our roots, encourages us to be unmoved yet content. It allows us to pause, giving us space to respond in love. Patience is an act we have the privilege to practice over and over and over again. Every day, every thought and word, every interaction, every moment is a new chance to lean into patience. Here are vows to help ground us in patience. Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure you follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light. For more on Mel: melchante.com

“I'm supposed to be serving. I'm supposed to be speaking life into people, just like she spoke life into me. She was always serving people. She taught me that I'm supposed to be open to everybody, and love everyone. Not just the people who are blood. We're all supposed to serve and help each other.”In this episode Mel Chanté shares her deep spiritual connection with her mother, and how her mother raised her to be thoughtful and intentional with her language. Mel is a poet, author of Brown Butter and a multifaceted artist. Her soothing voice combines spoken word, storytelling and melody into a rhythmic experience. Originally from Boston, MA, Mel is currently living in Brooklyn. She's the creator of self-talk platform, Vow to Self, and host of its podcast, and leads meditations on The Shine App. She's performed and toured in major cities across the U.S. and Europe, including NYC, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Copenhagen, Berlin and London. Last year, she released her debut EP, FLO, available on all music streaming services, and is currently working on a full-length album. For more on Mel, visit melchante.comOur Mothers' Gardens is a Honeybunch of Stinkweed Production and features music produced by Ptah. Our Mothers' Gardens is made possible in part by the generous donations of patrons.

We often forget that we can give the words we need to hear back to ourselves. Today, we practice doing just that to self-soothe. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Give yourself the gift of brighter days and better sleep with a Shine Premium membership. For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Shine Premium. Head to theshineapp.com/50 to redeem.

What if instead of envy or comparison, we leaned into joy when we see other people succeeding? Today's meditation explores the concept of Muditā—a Pāli/Sanskrit word that's all about experiencing vicarious joy. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Give yourself the gift of brighter days and better sleep with a Shine Premium membership. For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Shine Premium. Head to theshineapp.com/50 to redeem.

As 2021 comes to a close: We're revisiting your favorite Daily Shine episodes from the year. Today, we focus on a series of questions to help you find peace in moments of anxiety, anger, or sadness so that you can re-engage with the world with kindness and joy. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Give yourself the gift of brighter days and better sleep with a Shine Premium membership. For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Shine Premium. Head to theshineapp.com/50 to redeem.

We're quick to empathize with other people, but sometimes it can be hard to do it with ourselves. Today's meditation is a practice in observing and honoring your emotions through self-empathy. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Give yourself the gift of brighter days and better sleep with a Shine Premium membership. For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Shine Premium. Head to theshineapp.com/50 to redeem.

When we're facing a challenge: Focusing on our growth can help us move forward with kindness and self-forgiveness. Today, Mel leads us through a meditation to help us see our growth as a silver lining. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Give yourself the gift of brighter days and better sleep with a Shine Premium membership. For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Shine Premium. Head to theshineapp.com/50 to redeem.

With today's meditation, we'll look for opportunities to be vulnerable—with ourselves and others. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté. Give yourself the gift of brighter days and better sleep with a Shine Premium membership. For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Shine Premium. Head to theshineapp.com/50 to redeem.

It's easy to have feelings about our feelings—especially those of guilt or shame. But you deserve to greet all your emotions with kindness. Give yourself permission to feel all of your valid, human emotions with today's meditation. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Get our best deal of the year. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for just $25. With Shine Premium, start your daily self-care ritual with 1,000+ meditations, guided journaling exercises, and invites to monthly workshops. Head to theshineapp.com/holiday to redeem your deal. Hurry—this offer ends December 3rd!

When our days start to feel repetitive: We can shift our mindset to cultivate a sense of newness and boost our mood. Today, we dive into a meditation practice designed to help us practice seeing our lives in a new light. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Get our best deal of the year. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for just $25. With Shine Premium, start your daily self-care ritual with 1,000+ meditations, guided journaling exercises, and invites to monthly workshops. Head to theshineapp.com/holiday to redeem your deal. Hurry! This offer ends soon.

Each person is on their own journey through life, so it's important to release ourselves from the pressure of “keeping up” with others. In today's meditation, remind yourself that you're already enough. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Get our best deal of the year. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for just $25. With Shine Premium, start your daily self-care ritual with 1,000+ meditations, guided journaling exercises, and invites to monthly workshops. Head to theshineapp.com/holiday to redeem your deal. Hurry! This offer ends soon.

Instead of aiming for “perfect balance” each week, what if we focused on simply feeling steady? In this practice, explore what “steady” means for you this week. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté. Get our best deal of the year. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for just $25. With Shine Premium, start your daily self-care ritual with 1,000+ meditations, guided journaling exercises, and invites to monthly workshops. Head to theshineapp.com/holiday to redeem your deal. Hurry! This offer ends soon.

We are strong together. Join Mel for a meditation on community care, exploring how you can use your time and energy to show up for the people in your life. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Get our best deal of the year. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for just $25. With Shine Premium, start your daily self-care ritual with 1,000+ meditations, guided journaling exercises, and invites to monthly workshops. Head to theshineapp.com/holiday to redeem your deal. Hurry! This offer ends soon.

Today, we're celebrating Thanksgiving and counting our blessings with a gratitude practice. Join Mel for a gratitude exercise to help us brainstorm the things you're thankful for. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Get our best deal of the year. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for just $25. With Shine Premium, start your daily self-care ritual with 1,000+ meditations, guided journaling exercises, and invites to monthly workshops. Head to theshineapp.com/holiday to redeem your deal. Hurry! This offer ends soon.

When having tough conversations, it's helpful to speak with compassionate directness—balancing clarity with kindness. In today's exercise, we'll explore what speaking with both honesty and understanding means to you. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Get our best deal of the year. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for just $25. With Shine Premium, start your daily self-care ritual with 1,000+ meditations, guided journaling exercises, and invites to monthly workshops. Head to theshineapp.com/holiday to redeem your deal. Hurry! This offer ends soon.

A “third space” is a mental or physical space that you can use to create a transition between work or home life. In today's meditation, we use a visualization to help us create this psychological “buffer” for ourselves. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Get our best deal of the year. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for just $25. With Shine Premium, start your daily self-care ritual with 1,000+ meditations, guided journaling exercises, and invites to monthly workshops. Head to theshineapp.com/holiday to redeem your deal. Hurry! This offer ends soon.

Our brains have a tendency to ruminate on problems and over complicate them—especially when we're feeling stressed. Today, join us for a practice in asking ourselves: What would this look like if it were easy? Voiced by Mel Chanté. Get our best deal of the year. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for just $25. With Shine Premium, start your daily self-care ritual with 1,000+ meditations, guided journaling exercises, and invites to monthly workshops. Head to theshineapp.com/holiday to redeem your deal. Hurry! This offer ends soon.

We all have different ways of working towards our goals, but it's important to manage our energy to guard against burnout. In today's meditation, we set guardrails to keep us moving forward without exhausting ourselves. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Exclusive offer for Daily Shine listeners: Get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium and get more tools to help you create a self-care ritual and calm your anxiety. Redeem your offer here: theshineapp.com/50

Life's lessons have a way of revisiting us—and that's OK. Our growth isn't linear. Join Mel for a reflection on how your past self can help your present self navigate life with compassion and grace. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté. Exclusive offer for Daily Shine listeners: Get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium and get more tools to help you create a self-care ritual and calm your anxiety. Redeem your offer here: theshineapp.com/50

It's human to make mistakes or perform at less than our full potential. Today, we practice extending ourselves grace and releasing feelings of shame. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Exclusive offer for Daily Shine listeners: Get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium and get more tools to help you create a self-care ritual and calm your anxiety. Redeem your offer here: theshineapp.com/50

When change or uncertainty have us feeling stuck: Taking a moment to pause and breathe can help you find the energy to move forward. Join Mel for a visualization practice focused on your favorite place in nature. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Exclusive offer for Daily Shine listeners: Get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium and get more tools to help you create a self-care ritual and calm your anxiety. Redeem your offer here: theshineapp.com/50

When you own your “yes,” you can better own your boundaries. Today's meditation will help you learn to reflect and take a deep breath before saying yes to something with a ‘3-Second Yes. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Exclusive offer for Daily Shine listeners: Get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium and get more tools to help you create a self-care ritual and calm your anxiety. Redeem your offer here: theshineapp.com/50

Having needs doesn't make you needy—it makes you human. Today, join Mel for an exercise to recognize and celebrate your needs. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté. Exclusive offer for Daily Shine listeners: Get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium and get more tools to help you create a self-care ritual and calm your anxiety. Redeem your offer here: theshineapp.com/50

Whatever happened today or this week: You have the power to end things on a high note. Today, we use the “peak-end rule” to finish the week on a joyful note that will boost your mood. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Exclusive offer for Daily Shine listeners: Get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium and get more tools to help you create a self-care ritual and calm your anxiety. Redeem your offer here: theshineapp.com/50

We all have different ways we prefer to relax and de-stress—and mental health languages can help you understand what you need. Join Mel for a practice to walk through four different mental health languages and practice them to see what's best for you. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Exclusive offer for Daily Shine listeners: Get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium and get more tools to help you create a self-care ritual and calm your anxiety. Redeem your offer here: theshineapp.com/50

We were all created on purpose, with purpose. As long as we are living, we have a purpose; to love, to be, to create, to inspire, to live our truth, to be kind. Our unique purposes may vary, but what we all share is that the world needs us. And that we need each other.  Our existence is proof within itself that we are here for a reason. Here's to believing in our purpose. Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self. Listen to Mel Chanté's music on all platforms. Music by Franky Payne. Make sure you follow @vowtoself on Instagram, and message us your vow to keep spreading light.

Welcome to the Vow to Self Podcast, a space to uplift self talk and raise our vibes. Here is where we speak life and affirming words into our hearts. Join us every Monday for intentional affirmations to inspire you, remind you of your inner power and keep you grounded. Created + voiced by Mel Chanté. Follow @vowtoself + @melchante on Instagram. Learn more about Mel: melchante.com Music produced by Franky Payne

Affirmations to relax our minds, soothe our hearts and calm our bodies. To help us think, speak, believe and consume calmness. What we're saying to ourselves, speaking to ourselves and consuming all plays into our peace. Listen to these gentle affirmations to ease your mind into serenity.  After all, our mind is our superpower. Created, written + voiced by Mel Chanté for Vow to Self Listen to more Mel Chanté Music by Franky Payne

Sharee Hereford got the chance to talk to poet and performer Mel Chanté. Chanté has created her own platform and booked her own international tour. She spoke on the business and creative side of being a Black poet.