Her Guided Evolution®
by Shanice Jones Cameron
Her Guided Evolution® is a weekly podcast created to help high-achieving women make time for their self-care, well-being, and personal development. At Her Guided Evolution®, we talk about self-care holistically (e.g., physical, mental, emotional, creative, environmental, professional, social, and spiritual, etc.) and as a set of practices and activities that we do to maintain and support ourselves. Created by Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron, Communication (PhD) scholar, vegan, mom of 3 (including twins), Shanice shares weekly reflections about self-care and personal growth. This video + audio podcast consists of solo episodes as well as interviews with experts and professionals in the self-care, health, and wellness industries. Subscribe to @herguidedevolution on YouTube for solo videos and the video interviews featured on the audio podcast. The Self-Care Archetypes Quiz: https://herguidedevolution.com/quiz/
Episodes
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The Weekend of Self-Discovery that Changed Everything with Board Certified OB-GYN Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillet | 35
In this episode, Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron talks with Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillet, a board-certified OB-GYN, wellness advocate, and event planner. Dr. Gaskins-Tillet discusses the challenges of managing her roles as a mother, wife, and physician, and she explains how a pivotal vacation led her to...
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How to Achieve Healthy, Glowing Skin at Any Age with Dermatologist, Dr. Mary Alice Mina | 34
In this episode, Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron talks with Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a dermatologist and skincare expert. Dr. Mina shares her journey into dermatology and her passion for educating the public about skin health. She debunks the myth that sunscreen causes cancer and emphasizes the…
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Getting Fit Over 30 with Fitness Coach Michelle West | 33
In this episode, Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron talks with Michelle West, a health and fitness coach and Broadway performer. Michelle shares her journey of managing her fitness business, wellness, and a career in Broadway. Michelle discusses the pressures of body image in the performing arts, and the...
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Building a Creative Side Business as a Mom of 3 (Under 4) with Elopement Photographer Rhodes Blake | 32
In this episode, Shanice Jones Cameron, Ph.D. and Rhodes Blake, discuss the challenges and experiences of working full-time, managing a side business, fitting in creative self-care, all while being a mom with young children. As an elopement photographer, Rhodes discusses the motivations behind...
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A Deeper Look at Burnout, Early Childhood Trauma, and Gut Health featuring Dr. Zarya Rubin | 31
Dr. Zarya Rubin, a Harvard-educated functional medicine physician and burnout expert, shares her journey and the connection between early childhood trauma and burnout. She notes that burnout is characterized by extreme tiredness, cynicism, and decreased productivity. Early childhood trauma can...
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Shifting Your Money Mindset as a Parent and Uncovering Your Money Stories with Jen Fontanilla | 30
Summary In this conversation, Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron interviews Jen Fontanilla, a money mindset coach, about her journey and the intersection of money, finance, and creativity. Jen shares her experience transitioning from a career in graphic design to becoming a financial advisor and how she...
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The Shame of Inconsistent Content Creation | 29
Dr. Shanice Jones-Cameron shares her personal struggle with consistency in content creation, addressing the shame and insecurities associated with it. She discusses the challenges of facing insecurities, seeking public validation, and the embarrassment of restarting content creation. Despite…
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Running Toward Healing: How this Running Coach Empowers Autoimmune Athletes featuring Mireille Siné | 28
In this episode, Shanice Jones Cameron interviews Mireille Siné, a certified running coach and lupus athlete. Mireille shares her journey of how she got into running and became a running coach, as well as her experience of being diagnosed with lupus. She discusses the challenges she faced and the...
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What to Do About Poor Time Management | 27
In this episode, Shanice talks about her new role as a time management coach and shares how she helped her first client be more productive and intentional with her time while working from home with children. Shanice talks about the importance of gaining awareness about your current time…
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Self-Care Mistakes | 26
In this week's episode, Shanice talks about self-care mistakes that hold a lot of us back. Self-care is often associated with expensive trips or luxurious massages. But honestly, self-care can be a lot more simple and straightforward than that, and self-care is different for everyone. Listen to...
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3 Reasons Why You Feel Stuck | 25
In this week's episode, Shanice encourages you to think about why you might feel stuck (e.g., in your career, on your well-being journey, while social distancing, etc). She uses her own experiences to guide you through an introspective process where you consider how your thoughts and your…
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What You Miss Out On When You Procrastinate | 24
In episode 24, Shanice reflects on her life before she started actively working toward her well-being goals. She uses her struggles with procrastination to show you what you miss out on when you refuse to evolve, grow, and consistently work toward your goals. If you are feeling stuck, uninspired,...
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Why I Switched to a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet | 23
In episode 23, Shanice shares why she switched to a whole foods plant-based diet (WFBPD) from a vegan diet. She explains what a whole foods plant based diet is and talks about how switching up her diet is contributing to her personal growth. Even if you are not interested in a vegan or whole…
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Create a Vision Board in 3 Simple Steps | 22
If you have been struggling to stay motivated, creating a vision board can be a great way to get yourself back on track and find inspiration. In today's episode, Shanice shares her simple vision board strategy to help you gain clarity on your goals and the type of life you want to live. Begin...
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My Brand Story (and Honoring Your Vision) | 21
In episode 21, Shanice shares the story behind Her Guided Evolution. She talks about overcoming internal and external obstacles when trying to bring your vision to life and the importance of making plans and working toward a goal even when you feel uncertain. Show Notes:...
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Healing from Perfectionism | 19
Perfectionism is a personality trait that involves striving to be perfect in order to avoid criticism. Shanice opens up about her struggles with perfectionism and how she is making an effort to heal and break-free from this mindset. She offers suggestions on how you might recognize your own…
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Refresh Your Mind, Reset Your Life | 18
In episode 18, Shanice talks about how you might identify the unproductive, draining, and unhelpful thought patterns that keep you stuck and hinder your growth. She talks about how you can start the process of refreshing your mind, so you can take control over your well-being journey and your…
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How to Enjoy Motherhood | 17
In this episode, Shanice shares tips to help you enjoy the time you spend with your kids. Learn to change your mindset during frustrating parenting moments, take pride in helping your kids learn and navigate the world, and set family traditions to create lasting memories. Show Notes:...
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3 Signs that You're Growing and Moving Toward Your Purpose | 16
When you're evolving and being moved toward your larger purpose, it can be a scary, unsettling, and difficult experience. Simply put, growth is uncomfortable. In this episode, Shanice prompts you to look at three areas of your life that might signal that you are in a period of growth and...
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The Truth About Work-Life Balance | 15
In this week's episode, Shanice talks about why she thinks the pursuit of work, life, and family "balance" may not serve women. She discusses how these conversations often rely on the assumption that moms should be giving both their careers and their families an adequate amount of time and energy...
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Balancing Your Emotions | 14
Many of us are struggling because we're at home with our kids, and there's a lot of chaos going on in the world. In this episode, Shanice offers some strategies to help you balance your emotions and tolerate the full range of feelings that you may be experiencing right now. She talks about the...
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Physical Well-Being (Myths about Food, Exercise, and Our Bodies) | 13
In this episode, Shanice talks about physical well-being and discusses some of the unhelpful ways she thinks we have been conditioned to think about food, exercise, and our bodies. Do any of these sound familiar? Food should only taste good. You should be counting calories. Thin people are...
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7 Productivity Tips for Working from Home | 12
If you've been struggling to be productive while working from home, you're not alone. As a mom and a PhD student, I have to be a self-starter and be productive no matter what's going on in my house. So, I'm sharing 7 of my best productivity tips to help you navigate working from home. If you have...
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Caring for Yourself After a Tough Emotional Week | 11
In this week's episode, Shanice opens up about navigating anxiety and depression while trying to cope during this unprecedented time. She shares some of her struggles with mental health (even though she felt VERY uncomfortable doing so) and offers some suggestions on how you might care for…
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Declutter Your Life for Spiritual Growth | 10
Decluttering can be a spiritual and emotional practice that helps you let go of fear. But, decluttering can be challenging for a lot of us. Do you find yourself surrounded by clutter or holding on to a lot of stuff that you don't need? In episode 10, Shanice shares: 1) why letting go and...
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How to Find Inspiration and Motivation While Working from Home | 09
It's the year 2020, so many of us are still working from home. You may be struggling to get work done because you have to home school your kids, and you have limited access to peace and quiet. You feel uninspired and unmotivated because you're stuck in a vicious cycle of doing the same thing over...
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How to Use (Social) Media Mindfully | 08
In episode 8, Shanice talks about mindful media consumption (consuming content with intention and in a way that serves you) versus mindless media consumption (consuming a lot of content that is negative and/or doesn't serve you). You'll learn how to evaluate your social media usage and the…
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A Week in the Life: Wife, Mom of 3, PhD Student, Podcaster | 07
In this week's episode, Shanice gives you a behind the scenes look into how she manages her mind and prioritizes her well-being while working from home with kids. You'll get some ideas on how you might structure your work from home schedule, tips on how to move forward despite feeling…
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How to Have More Patience With Your Kids | 06
Look, we all struggle with parenting sometimes. It’s not easy raising tiny humans! In this episode, Shanice shares tips that help her keep it together while being a (twin) mom of 3 small children while working on a PhD. Listen to this episode to learn how you might extend your patience while…
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How to Exercise Consistently As a Mom | 05
Do you struggle to exercise as a mom? You may be feeling a lack of motivation or you may just simply be tired after working and taking care of your kids all day. If so, Shanice offers some tips and strategies for shifting your mindset and practical ways to be more consistent with exercise as a…
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4 Journal Prompts for Unproductive Days | 04
Have you ever felt the guilt and other negative feelings at the end of a day where you weren’t as productive as you wanted to be? If so, Shanice offers 4 journal prompts that may help you shift your mindset to a place of self-compassion and help you relieve these negative emotions. Shanice also...
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Reflecting on 2 Years as a Black Vegan | 03
In episode 3, Shanice reflects on her first two years as a Black vegan mom. Shanice distinguishes between a vegan lifestyle and a vegan diet and highlights the difference between a vegan diet, a vegetarian diet, and a pescatarian diet. Then, she shares her vegan journey (hint: she never thought…
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Why Your Self-Care Matters | 02
Do you struggle to prioritize yourself? Do you feel like you lost yourself after you had children? In episode 2, Shanice talks about why self-care is particularly important for Black mothers. This episode is meant to inspire and motivate you to take action toward improving your well-being.…
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What is Well-Being? | 01
In this first episode of Her Guided Evolution, Shanice defines well-being, introduces herself, the podcast, and some concepts that she’ll be returning to on the show. A guided evolution is based on the idea that you are intentional about who you want to become and the healthier lifestyle you want...
About this show
Her Guided Evolution® is a weekly podcast created to help high-achieving women make time for their self-care, well-being, and personal development. At Her Guided Evolution®, we talk about self-care holistically (e.g., physical, mental, emotional, creative, environmental, professional, social, and spiritual, etc.) and as a set of practices and activities that we do to maintain and support ourselves.
Created by Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron, Communication (PhD) scholar, vegan, mom of 3 (including twins), Shanice shares weekly reflections about self-care and personal growth. This video + audio podcast consists of solo episodes as well as interviews with experts and professionals in the self-care, health, and wellness industries.
Subscribe to @herguidedevolution on YouTube for solo videos and the video interviews featured on the audio podcast.
The Self-Care Archetypes Quiz: https://herguidedevolution.com/quiz/
Hosted by
Shanice Jones Cameron