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Her Becoming
by Kayla Countryman
Her Becoming is a personal development and wellness podcast for women on a journey of becoming: the in-between space where growth, clarity, and alignment begin to unfold. If you’re craving a softer, more intentional way to live, lead, and evolve, this show explores embodiment, intuition, mindset/psychology, health and wellness, and creative self-expression. Slow down and connect to yourself with heart-centered conversations that will support your journey through every season.Hosted by Kayla Countryman (holistic health + wellness coach)Instagram: @kaycountryman @herbecomingpod
Episodes
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51. Therapy Isn’t Always Enough: How I’m Releasing Stress From My Body
After years of therapy, mindset work, journaling, meditation, and self-development, I realized something important: Awareness is powerful… but awareness alone doesn’t always heal the body. In this episode of Her Becoming, I’m sharing my experience with stress, nervous system dysregulation,...
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50. If You Want to Start a Podcast... Here's Everything I Wish I Knew Before Episode 1
Today, I’m celebrating a BIG milestone: 50 episodes! And I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly how to start a podcast & what this journey has taught me as a creative entrepreneur. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own podcast (or any creative project!) but felt overwhelmed by...
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49. The Body's Wisdom: Healing my Acne from Within
In 2022, my skin took a turn for the worst, and I faced over two years of debilitating acne that spiraled me into a depression. I tried everything. Dermatologists, prescriptions, facials, diet changes, all of it. And nothing truly worked long-term. What I didn’t realize at the time was that my…
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48. Wellness Habits Worth the Hype (That Don't Cost a Thing)
In today’s episode, I’m bringing you an honest conversation about wellness habits that are actually worth the hype… and cost absolutely nothing. As someone who lives and works in the wellness space, I see how easy it is to get caught up in buying the next supplement, tool, or “quick fix” that...
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47. The Truth About Time Management & Creating a Life You Love
Today, we're discussing time management and what it actually looks like in this season of my life. I share about a new life update and how that decision has pushed me to take a deeper look at how I spend my time. Between my 9-5, my business, this podcast, and now teaching again, I’ve been forced…
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46. The Sunday Reset: Your Guide to an Organized + Aligned Week
If you constantly feel like your days are just happening to you… this episode is your reset. I’m walking you through my exact weekly planning system that helps me reduce stress, stay aligned with my goals, and actually create the life I want, instead of reacting to each day. Inside this episode…
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45. How I Built an Intentional Business that Aligns with my Passions and Purpose
I've spent the last 5.5 years building a business (and a brand) that aligns with my passions, my purpose, and is authentic to who I am as a person. I believe that we all have a calling; that nudge that you get over and over, asking you to pursue an idea or bring a creation to life is not random,...
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44. One Year After Heartbreak: Reflections on Healing, Starting Over & Choosing Yourself
A year ago, my life took an unexpected turn that forced me to choose myself in the most courageous way possible. In today's episode, I’m reflecting on what healing has really looked like since then and the duality of building a life I love while moving thorugh the healing journey. This episode is...
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43. Spring Equinox Energy: Align Your Life with the Season of Renewal
Spring is here (in 3 days!) and with it comes a powerful opportunity to reset, realign, and step into your next chapter. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the energy of spring and the Spring Equinox. This season marks a shift from rest and reflection into action, growth, and new beginnings.…
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42. Herbs for Everyday Wellness: Natural Support for Hormones, Stress, Digestion & Immunity
Herbs have been used for thousands of years across cultures to support the body naturally. From hormone health and digestion to mood, sleep, allergies, and immune support, herbal teas can be a simple and accessible way to incorporate holistic wellness into your daily routine. In this episode, I...
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41. Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Feel Satisfied
Why is it that when life gets good (when we have the job, the stability, the routines, the business we prayed for)... we still feel behind? This episode is for the high-achieving women who: Constantly move the goalpost Struggle to celebrate milestones Feel restless even in success Compare...
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40. The Grief that Comes with Personal Growth
Episode 40!! One year of Her Becoming. And a topic we don’t talk about enough: grief In today’s episode, I reflect on what has changed in the past year and dissect the grief that comes with growth. We often romanticize healing as empowering, beautiful, and transformative — and it is. But what we...
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39. The Year of the Horse [Visibility, Courage & Taking Your Life Back]
TODAY (February 17, 2026) marks the Lunar New Year, and the official beginning of the Year of the Horse. After a year of shedding, grieving, releasing, and quietly transforming in the Year of the Snake… we are stepping into movement. And not just any movement. 2026 is a Fire Horse year, one of…
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38. Dating Yourself: Increase Your Self-Worth and Become the Love of Your Own Life
Valentine’s Day often focuses on romantic love, but this episode is about something even more important: dating yourself. In this episode, I share how learning to date myself after my engagement ended became one of the most healing and transformative experiences of my life. Dating yourself isn’t...
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37. Inner Child Healing & Joy as an Act of Resistance
In today’s episode of Her Becoming, I’m diving into a truth that feels especially urgent right now: joy is an act of resistance. In the midst of devastation, fear, and collective grief, this conversation explores why choosing joy is a powerful refusal to let oppressive systems steal our…
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36. Three Beliefs That Are Holding You Back From Living Your Dream Life
What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is what you believe? In this actionable episode of Her Becoming, I’m breaking down three core beliefs that quietly hold so many of us back from creating real change in our health, our careers, our relationships, and our…
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35. Why You’re Burnt Out Already (& What Your Body is Actually Asking For)
We are only three weeks into 2026 and so many of us are already feeling burnt out...why?! In this episode, I’m breaking down why burnout is showing up so early this year and what’s actually behind it. We talk about the collective burnout we’re experiencing as a society, the impact of seasonal...
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34. Cycle Syncing 101: How to Work With Your Hormones Instead of Against Them
Today's topic is one of the MOST requested subjects (and one of my favorite to discuss)... cycle syncing! Cycle syncing is how to adjust your lifestyle with your menstrual cycle (the entire cycle, not just your period) This episode is truly a masterclass on your cycle. I walk you through what’s...
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33. Identity Shifts Over New Year's Resolutions (Setting Goals that Last)
Happy 2026 and welcome to the first episode of the new year! In today’s episode of Her Becoming, I’m inviting you to slow all the way down. We’re talking about what it really looks like to enter a new year without pressure, without forcing change, and without buying into the “new year, new me”...
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32. The Year of Letting Go: Reflecting on 2025 & Preparing for Renewal in 2026
It's the final episode of 2025! In this episode, I'm guiding you through an end-of-year reflection and intention-setting practice for the new year. Winter is all about going inward and observing, in preparation for what's to come in the following season. I'll share wisdom from the Year of the…
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31. Seasonal Living: Tapping Into the Intuitive Energy of Winter
As the winter season approaches, in this episode, we are diving into one of my favorite topics: seasonal living. Specifically, the wisdom, beauty, and softness that winter invites us into. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel extra sleepy, less motivated, or simply pulled inward this time of…
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30. Managing End-of-Year Burnout + Slowing Down without Giving Up
Episode 30! Can you believe it? It means the world that you're here with me. This week, I'm giving you a gentle but necessary pep talk. This season is heavy; the collective fatigue is real, the days are shorter, our calendars are full, and our bodies are craving slower rhythms. I’ve been feeling…
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29. A Mindful Approach to the Holidays: Reduce Anxiety, Deepen Connections & Stay Present this Season
In this week’s episode of Her Becoming, we’re talking about how to stay authentic, present, and connected during a time of year that can feel chaotic, overstimulating, or emotionally charged. I share how the season impacts our nervous system, why old family patterns can resurface and how routine...
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28. Lessons From My 20's (Reflections on Growth, Healing and Becoming)
In this episode, I’m sharing the lessons, heartbreaks, and breakthroughs that shaped my 20s, as I step into a new decade of life. I wanted this episode to feel like a voice note from your big sister or best friend who’s been through it and came out the other side with a little more wisdom,...
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27. A Call to Action: Community Care, SNAP Pause & Simple Ways to Inspire Change
This episode is a loving call-to-action in response to the pause of SNAP benefits, which help 42 million people in this country put food on the table for their families. We cannot talk about health and wellness while turning a blind eye to people losing access to basic human needs. I break down...
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26. Breaking Patterns & Becoming Your Own Dream Girl with Yetti Ajayi-obe
In this episode, I’m joined by the beautiful and powerful Yetti — a mindset and self-love coach whose story is both raw and deeply inspiring. [content warning: depression, suicidal ideation & self-harm] Together, we dive into what it means to rewrite your narrative, choose yourself, and build a...
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25. Overcoming Overwhelm: How to Keep Your Momentum and Your Peace
I’ve been in a season of overwhelm. Between my full-time job, growing my coaching business, recording this podcast, and just trying to keep up with life, it’s been a lot. But instead of trying to do less or give up the things that bring me joy, I’ve been learning how to create more space in my…
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24. Six Months Since I *Didn’t* Get Married: An Honest Reflection
Most people celebrate 6 months since they got married... but I'm celebrating 6 months since I didn't get married. This impromptu episode is a heartfelt reflection of my healing journey over the past six months. It includes: The power of our brains in rewiring after a catastrophic event How women...
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23. Amplifying Women's Health Through Business with Maurisa Jones
In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Maurisa Jones, an entrepreneur, digital marketer, and women’s wellness advocate. Maurisa helps women’s health practitioners amplify their impact through social media marketing, making it easier for young women to discover supportive, holistic…
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22. The Reset: Career Alignment & Series Wrap-Up
In the final part of The Reset series, we’re closing things out by talking about career alignment, purpose, and the role your work plays in your overall well-being. Whether you’re in a 9–5, running a business, building a passion project, or still figuring it out, this conversation is about how…
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21. The Reset: Physical Wellness (Nutrition, Movement and Cycle Syncing)
In part four of The Reset, we’re finally bringing it back to the body. Physical health is often the first thing people think of when they want to make changes, but that’s why I intentionally saved it for later in the series. Before you can show up in your body consistently, you need the…
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20. The Reset: Emotional-Spiritual Wellness (How Connection Shapes Your Health)
Part Three of The Reset Series! But first, a quick update on my life, my summer adventures and how I'm approaching my own personal Reset. Emotional & spiritual wellness is a topic that doesn’t always get enough attention when we talk about health. Your mind is where your thoughts live (Episode…
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19. The Reset: Your Mind (How Changing Your Thoughts Will Change Your Life)
In Part Two of The Reset, we’re focusing on where every real change begins—your thoughts. If you can shift your thoughts, you can shift your life. But it’s not about forcing positivity; it’s about understanding how your brain actually works and learning how to work with it instead of against it....
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18. The Reset: A September Series
Welcome to Part One of The Reset. Every week this month, we will explore a different topic to help you get back on track towards becoming the woman you want to be by the end of the year. In this episode, we'll explore why NOW is the ideal time to lock-in and I'll walk you through your Reset…
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17. Guided Meditation for Deeper Self-Connection
We're switching things up this week! This "episode" is a 15-min guided meditation to help you deepen your self-connection and honor to your inner knowing. Lately, we've talked a lot about DOING: taking action, finding clairty, forming habits, building routines... But today it all about BEING. And...
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16: The Secret to Creating Habits with Consistency
This is one of my most requested topics, and honestly, it applies to anyone who is interested in bettering themselves—physically, mentally, spiritually, or emotionally. I recently completed my Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching certification, and this topic is one of the things I realized I am...
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15: Three Steps to Start Taking Action & Sharing Your Gifts
If you have an idea on your heart or feel called to create something, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. In this episode, I’m sharing three simple yet powerful steps you can take to move from thinking about your gift to actually sharing it with the world. No more waiting for the...
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14: The Power of Your Voice During Global Crisis + Staying Grounded Through Devastating Times
In this episode, I’m putting on my activist hat and calling you forward, especially if you're a creative, entrepreneur, healer, or purpose-led human navigating how to hold space for your work while grieving global injustice. We explore how witnessing collective trauma through social media impacts...
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13: Three Signs You're on the Verge of a Breakthrough & Stepping Into a New Identity
In this episode, I share three powerful (and sometimes overlooked) signs that you’re on the verge of a breakthrough in your healing journey, your spiritual growth, or your identity evolution. We’ll talk about why breakdowns often come right before expansion, how to trust what your body and…
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12: Coming Home to Your Intuition and Rebuilding Self-Trust
I’m opening up about what it really looks like to rebuild self-trust after a big, identity-shifting life moment. In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about how I’ve been learning to listen to my inner wisdom again, and what it feels like to choose alignment over approval. You’ll hear how I’m...
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11: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Devotion (Learning to Reclaim Your Voice)
In this episode, I’m opening up about a pattern so many of us carry — self-abandonment — and what it looks like to begin choosing self-devotion instead. We’ll explore how self-abandonment can quietly show up through people-pleasing, emotional suppression, and silencing our truth to keep others...
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10: Healing After Heartbreak & What Neuroscience Says About Letting Go
Heartbreak can feel like grieving a version of your life that no longer exists — and in many ways, it is a form of grief. In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really looks like to heal after a breakup, not just emotionally, but neurologically and spiritually too. We’ll talk about why...
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09: Navigating Heartbreak, Honoring Grief & Creating a New Path Forward
This episode is a vulnerable share straight from the middle of my healing journey. Three months ago, I made the hardest decision of my life — calling off my wedding — and I’m inviting you into the grief, reflection, and self-discovery that comes with walking away from a life you once dreamed of....
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08: The 3-Step Morning Routine to Turn Your Dreams Into Your Reality
In this episode, Kayla shares the 3-step morning routine that has transformed her life. The conversation delves into the importance of inner work, the science behind mornings, and how your morning routine helps you step into the identity of who you are becoming. LISTEN ~ SHARE ~ REVIEW Mentions:...
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07: Reduce Your Stress to Increase Your Self-Connection
Today's episode is a deep dive into a topic we can ALL relate to: STRESS! Specifically, how to manage stress from a holistic lens, the unique challenges faced by Black women regarding chronic stress and how reducing your stress will increase your self-connection and therefore, strengthen your...
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06: Dear Bestie, Your Need for Control is Blocking Your Blessings
Introducing "Dear Bestie", a series of short episodes intended to inspire through-provoking conversations with yourself and within your relationships, as you continue to evolve into the woman you're becoming. Today's topic: Your need for control is blocking your blessings When I reframed the way…
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05: Why I Transitioned Back to a 9-5 After Four Years of Full-Time Entrepreneurship
I recently decided to return to Corporate America after four beautiful years of running my business full-time. In this episode, learn more about my journey transitioning from full-time entrepreneurship back to a 9 to 5, while still running my coaching business, and WHY I made this decision to...
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04: Self-Discipline As a Form of Self-Love
Self-discipline is often misunderstood as a restriction, but it is actually a pathway to freedom and self-love. In this episode, Kayla shares practical steps to build self-discipline, the significance of maintaining balance across different life areas, and how to cultivate self-trust through...
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03: How to Identify Your Natural Gifts + Uncover Your Purpose
In this 3-part episode, you'll learn HOW to identify your natural gifts and take steps towards uncovering your purpose. Part 1: I'll explain what "natural gifts" are and how they're connected to your soul's purpose and your spiritual health Part 2: I'll guide you through nine journal prompts that...
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02: Why Now Is The Time To Explore Your Gifts
It's no secret that the world is in utter *chaos* right now. In this episode, we'll discuss how turning your rage into action is a form of resistance, and why now is the most important time to explore your natural gifts (especially for Black and Brown women) We'll also touch on Black History…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Her Becoming is a personal development and wellness podcast for women on a journey of becoming: the in-between space where growth, clarity, and alignment begin to unfold. If you’re craving a softer, more intentional way to live, lead, and evolve, this show explores embodiment, intuition, mindset/psychology, health and wellness, and creative self-expression. Slow down and connect to yourself with heart-centered conversations that will support your journey through every season.Hosted by Kayla Countryman (holistic health + wellness coach)Instagram: @kaycountryman @herbecomingpod
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