MamMaJ(ism)

Episodes

1. S0rry for the W8

   Hello honey, I'm home! In this week's episode, we are starting with a coherent breathing exercise. I know it's been a minute (or maybe you've been binging and I'm right on time for you!) so I will explain how beneficial these exercises can be for your mental health. Coherent breathing helps to...

   Aug 9, 2021

   18m
2. 18 Languages for Modern Love

   Have you ever taken the 5 love languages quiz but it didn't resonate with you? I just might have the solution you didn't know you needed! In this week's episode, we are starting with a full-body scan guided meditation. Body scan meditations are a great way to reduce anxiety, improve your sleep,...

   May 17, 2021

   23m
3. Nonjudgmental Thinking Revisited

   How often do you label your thoughts and situations as good or bad? For me, it's all the time. What if I told you that'd considered judgmental thinking, but there's a way to practice nonjudgmental thinking? I have a Taoist story that I want to share that will help put things in perspective. In…

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   May 3, 2021

   18m
4. Ramadan Mubarak 2021!

   Have you ever wondered what Ramadan is about or what happens during that time? I've wondered the same and decided to put my google skills and resources to use! In this week's episode, we start with a guided meditation where you use your imagination to get to the basin of peace. When you do this...

   Apr 19, 2021

   21m
5. It's Never Too Late to Start Something New

   Have you been thinking about starting something new but can't push go? I understand what that feels like and have found it easier when I finally take my foot off the brake. Allow me to offer 4 reasons why it's never too late to start something new! These reasons aren't so profound that you…

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   Apr 12, 2021

   20m
6. Introducing Quarterly Book Review: Coming of Age Edition

   Who doesn't love a good book recommendation? I know I do! I want to introduce you to a new segment that will premiere every 3 months. I will choose books that I read to share with you. In doing so, I can highlight all of the outstanding books I read. I'm a major book worm so there's always a book...

   Apr 5, 2021

   26m
7. Top 5 Life Lessons the COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Me

   What has the COVID-19 Pandemic taught you? I promise you aren't alone in this. Together, we will explore multiple ways to work through grief! In this week's episode, we are practicing our breathwork with a coherent breathing exercise. Breathwork is an awesome (and free) way to help reduce stress...

   Mar 29, 2021

   22m
8. Ways to Work Through Grief

   Have you been experiencing grief lately? I promise you aren't alone in this. Together, we will explore multiple ways to work through grief! In this week's episode, we are starting off strong with a 10min guided meditation that allows you to lean into your stillness. How likely are you to allow...

   Mar 22, 2021

   20m
9. Quick Check-In

   Hi, my babies! Genuinely sorry for being MIA as long as I have been. This is not an official episode; I just wanted to take some time to be candid and share why I've been away for so long. I plan on resuming with the podcasts starting next week, but until then, enjoy this mini-episode and know…

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   Mar 15, 2021

   8m
10. It’s the AAVE for me!

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and honest conversation 🥰 Today’s guided meditation, we are doing a coherent breathing activity✨Let’s work on regulating our breathing together 😌 Friendly reminder that coherent breathing helps to reduce stress and anxiety ☝🏾 This week, we...

    Feb 8, 2021

    17m
11. Failing Forward

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Since Ep 55’s guided meditation got lost in translation it’ll be on today’s episode 🧘🏾‍♀️ We are continuing to practice stillness and mindfulness✨ I also added a lovingkindness exercise at the end to continue...

    Feb 1, 2021

    20m
12. Is Free Really Free?

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided meditation we are doing a coherent breathing activity✨As promised this week we are focusing on our breathing once again 😌 Friendly reminder that coherent breathing helps to reduce stress and anxiety☝🏾...

    Jan 25, 2021

    19m
13. My Therapy Anniversary

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided meditation we are continuing to practice stillness and mindfulness✨ I also added a lovingkindness exercise at the end to continue spreading love throughout our bodies. Take this wonderful advantage to...

    Jan 18, 2021

    15m
14. Top 5 Books of 2020!

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Buckle up cause we hop right into it this week 🤪 Today’s guided meditation we are doing a coherent breathing activity✨ I want to do this breathing exercise (and most likely other kinds of breathing exercises) every...

    Jan 11, 2021

    24m
15. The Year of Living

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 We are back to our regularly scheduled program complete with a guided meditation 🧘🏾‍♀️ We love out affirmations but we love our meditations even more as it helps us get closer to the art of grounding ourselves and...

    Jan 4, 2021

    21m
16. Podsmas: Kwanzaa Day 7 Imani

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 We are in our final episode of Podsmas 😭 this is a bittersweet feeling but this leads us to new beginnings 🥂 Today’s guided affirmations focus on grounding our faith✨ this fits perfectly with the episode for today...

    Jan 1, 2021

    16m
17. Podsmas: Kwanzaa Day 6 Kuumba

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided affirmations focus on grounding our creativity and inspiration✨ this fits perfectly with the episode for today since we are talking about the sixth principle of Kwanzaa, Kuumba (☝🏾stick around to learn...

    Dec 31, 2020

    16m
18. Podsmas: Kwanzaa Day 5 Nia

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided affirmations focus on our purpose and passion in life ✨ this fits perfectly with the episode for today since we are talking about the fifth principle of Kwanzaa, Nia (☝🏾stick around to learn more).…

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    Dec 30, 2020

    16m
19. Podsmas: Kwanzaa Day 4 Ujamaa

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 Today’s guided affirmations focus on financial abundance 💰 this fits perfectly with the episode for today since we are talking about Ujamaa (☝🏾stick around to learn more) As always remember to repeat as necessary…

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    Dec 29, 2020

    17m
20. Podsmas: Kwanzaa (Days 1-3) Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 The guided affirmations in this episode are a repeat from episode 12 where the focus is on manifesting and supporting ourselves when it comes to our goals 🧘🏾‍♀️ We start each meditation with deep breaths in order to...

    Dec 28, 2020

    18m
21. Podsmas: Merry Christmas!

    Hi, my loves! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation! This is a short but sweet episode. The main focus is on the affirmations so I do hope you stay and listen. These affirmations come from Episode 11 of Podsmas where we focus on proclaiming a healthy and joyous life! I…

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    Dec 25, 2020

    6m
22. Podsmas: Christmas Movie Theories Part 2

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of love and open conversation 🥰 The guided affirmations in this episode are a repeat from episode 2 where the focus is on the breath and maintaining positivity 🧘🏾‍♀️ We start each meditation with deep breaths in order to regulate our bodies and...

    Dec 24, 2020

    18m
23. Podsmas: Christmas Movie Theories

    Hello, my babies! Welcome back to another episode with me 🥰 Today's guided affirmations are a repeat from episode 8 where we focus on choosing happiness for ourselves. Make sure you say these affirmations with conviction because the more you believe it the more it will be so. If you generally...

    Dec 23, 2020

    17m
24. Podsmas: Shadow Work, Anyone?

    Hi, my loves! Welcome back to another episode 🤗 this is another throwback guided affirmation from episode 4 where the affirmation focus was on love 💞 and the happiness we have/create for ourselves! Make sure that when you do these affirmations you are really believing in the words you are...

    Dec 22, 2020

    17m
25. Podsmas: Have You Activated Your Inner Superpower?

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another guided affirmation. This is a throwback affirmation from episode 6 so it will most likely sound familiar if you've listened to that episode. The beauty about affirmations is that the more you do the more benefits will come your way so enjoy this guided...

    Dec 21, 2020

    18m
26. Podsmas: The Best Gift to Give Yourself

    Hi, my babies welcome back to another episode! Today's affirmations are a continuation of affirmations that are meant to ground the love we have for ourselves, in ourselves. I especially love doing these affirmations while looking in the mirror so I can see the words and mean them even more. I...

    Dec 18, 2020

    17m
27. Podsmas: Let's Regift! (With Caution)

    Hello, my loves! Welcome back to another episode 🤗 Today's affirmations are based on love. This is one of my favorite topics to affirm in myself as I've struggled in the past with self-love 💞 Affirmations were one of the things that helped me see the love I had not only within myself but for...

    Dec 17, 2020

    18m
28. Podsmas: Bringing Mindfulness to Gift Giving

    Hello, my babies 🤗 Welcome back to another episode! Today's affirmations are also centered around grounding our confidence in the lives that we live. Using affirmations like "I manifest my desires" and "I easily accomplish my goals" allows us to speak truth to things we set out to do. Remember…

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    Dec 16, 2020

    17m
29. Podsmas: To Gift or Not to Gift

    Welcome back my loves! This episode is a good one, if you're into the do's and don'ts of gift-giving, that is. We are starting today's episode with guided affirmations for your everyday life. These affirmations help proclaim a healthy and joyous life that you are leading daily 😉 don't worry if…

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    Dec 15, 2020

    18m
30. Podsmas: What Animated Holiday Character Am I?

    Hello, my loves! These affirmations are more geared toward work-life but can be applied to any part of your life honestly. I wanted to start the week off with these affirmations since I am in this transition of my life work-wise where I need all the positive affirmations I can get! Hopefully…

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    Dec 14, 2020

    17m
31. Podsmas: Happy Birthday Mommy!

    Hi, my babies! Today is a very special day, it is the birthday of the queen of my heart, my absolute best friend, and my soulmate. The guided affirmations today are inspired by her as they warm my heart like she warms mine. The episode itself is about me going down memory lane on my favorite...

    Dec 12, 2020

    18m
32. Podsmas: Happy Hanukkah!

    Welcome back babies and HAPPY HANUKKAH! Today's episode has our usual guided affirmations that I hope are making a positive change to your daily routine. Remember to always say it with meaning and conviction; the more you believe it, the more it will be so. This episode is dedicated to my peeps…

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    Dec 10, 2020

    17m
33. Podsmas: Ballin' on a Budget

    Hi, my loves! Welcome back to another episode of Podsmas 🥳 this week's episode has affirmations that focus on wealth and prosperity! If you have been feeling like something big is going to happen soon in your life, this is your sign. Ground yourself in these affirmations and let them elevate you...

    Dec 9, 2020

    17m
34. Podsmas: Hip Hip Hooray for Holiday Traditions!

    Hi, my babies! You already know the drill, we start this episode off with some guided affirmations 🧘🏾‍♀️ meant to ground you in your confidence and love for yourself. Today's episode is all about traditions! I don't share too much of my own because I don't remember most of them unfortunately 😅...

    Dec 8, 2020

    18m
35. Podsmas: Which "The Office" Christmas Episode am I?

    Welcome back, my loves, to another Podsmas episode! We are starting off week 2 with some guided affirmations that will ground us in confidence. As I mentioned last week every Monday will be a holiday quiz to keep the pod fresh and exciting. This week's holiday quiz is "The Office" related so…

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    Dec 7, 2020

    20m
36. Podsmas: What's Your Fav Holiday Movie?

    Hi, my babies! We are closing out week 1 of Podsmas with some guided affirmations that will solidify the love and trust you have within yourself. Even if you don't fully believe it yet, trust the process and allow yourself to be open to all the love and success you deserve. This episode focuses…

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    Dec 4, 2020

    17m
37. Podsmas: Mindfulness During the Holidays

    Hi, my babies! These affirmations are focused on calming and happiness. Remember that this is an activity that has benefits that may appear over time. Be patient with yourself and know that as long as you're trying you're on the right track! Today's episode dives into the topic of mindfulness...

    Dec 3, 2020

    16m
38. Podsmas: Got Holiday Spirit?

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode of podsmas!! 🥳🥳 These affirmations are sure to put you on the right path to opening yourself up to a happy holiday season 🧘🏾‍♀️ Remember to repeat after me and really believe in the words that you are saying. Sometimes we have to fake it till we...

    Dec 2, 2020

    16m
39. Podsmas Episode 1: Covid-Proof Resolutions

    HAPPY PODSMAS!! Welcome back for season 2 🥳 I am so glad to be doing this another year with all of you. We are starting today's episode with a guided affirmation to get you in the right headspace for manifesting. This episode is focusing on starting our resolutions for the new year. I don't know...

    Dec 1, 2020

    15m
40. The Podsmas Guide

    Hi, my loves! This meditation has less guidance than normal. I figured it would be good to start incorporated meditations that allow you to connect with yourself more than just listening to my voice tell you what to do. I know quite some time has past but don't you worry I make up for it triple...

    Nov 30, 2020

    20m
41. I Need Your Help :)

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to an all-new episode! This week isn't a standard episode, I am calling on y'all to help me out! We are a few weeks away from Podsmas and I want to make sure it's an upgrade from last year. I would love to know if yall have any suggestions for things you'd like to hear...

    Nov 2, 2020

    19m
42. 10/10/10 WS

    Hello, my babies! Welcome back to an all-new episode 🤗 This guided meditation is on stillness 🧘🏾‍♀️ so make sure you are in an area that can allow you to focus ✨Since we are finished with the mindfulness and self-esteem series I felt it would be a great idea to do an activity that is meant to...

    Oct 26, 2020

    22m
43. Self-Compassion

    Hi, my loves! It is the FINAL week of our mindfulness and self-esteem challenge 🥳 ! This has been a transformative 6 weeks for me and I hope it has been for you as well 😌 As we close out this challenge we are starting this episode with a guided meditation from myStrength, a resource offered by…

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    Oct 19, 2020

    23m
44. Interconnectedness

    Hi, my babies! This week we are throwing it back to a guided meditation that focuses on rewriting a bad day. 10 points to whoever remembers which podcast episode this guided meditation was first aired 😋 We are almost done with our mindfulness and self-esteem challenge! This week we are talking...

    Oct 12, 2020

    21m
45. Lovingkindness

    Hello, my babies! Welcome to an all-new episode! Our guided meditation is on imagery so try your best to keep your mind open and ready to receive. Meditation is a great way to practice our imagery and imagination, it allows us to tap into the more creative parts of ourselves! This is now week 4…

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    Oct 5, 2020

    24m
46. Spaciousness

    Hi, my babies! Welcome back to another episode, we are going to start with a guided meditation from mindfulnessexercises.com where we focus on redirecting our compassion for those who tend to frustrate us. This guided meditation is a nice precursor to next week's episode (hint hint) so be sure to...

    Sep 28, 2020

    22m
47. The Art of Non-Striving

    Hello, my babies! Welcome to another episode! We start our guided meditation with a body scan to make sure we are fully relaxed. Followed by a mindful meditation on our thoughts. It's always good to take some time to just acknowledge our thoughts. This week we are continuing with the mindfulness...

    Sep 21, 2020

    25m
48. The Art of Nonjudgmental Thinking

    Hi, my babies! On this fine MamMaJ Monday, I am going to take you on a mental health journey with me. September is Suicide Prevention Month and I want to make sure I do my part by saying that my DM's are always open, I am a really good listener. For 24hr help call the National Suicide Prevention...

    Sep 14, 2020

    22m
49. Yeah, I've Been Busy

    Hello, my babies! This guided meditation is on coherent breathing. We started it last week and this week I give you a little more background as to where this technique originated from. The pod itself is all about how busy I am LOL. More importantly than that, I talk about how it's necessary to...

    Sep 7, 2020

    20m
50. The Mindful Hour

    Hi, my babies 🥰 Happy MamMaJ Monday. I have an exciting new guided meditation for you all to try. This guided meditation is all about focusing on our breathing 😤 to slow our heart rate down and get us in control of our own bodies 🧘🏾‍♀️ This is a meditation practice I will bring to the pod as...

    Aug 31, 2020

    20m