Rooted with Yams
by Yamyo
A podcast where we discuss everything: sisterhood, women's health, communities and womanhood. Join me as we tap into our roots, explore the reach of our branches and grow into the full, rich and highly esteemed women we are all destined to be.Hosted by me, Yams
Episodes
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New Season, IWD, 92% & Co-Parenting
Clearly this is a Doechii stan account. But I'm just here to say hello, Happy International Women's Day and thanks for joining me for another episode of Rooted with Yams. IG: @yams_andpotatoes IG: @rootedwithyams youtube: rootedwithyams (Coming Soon)...
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5 Pandemic Reflections: Part 3
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hello 2022, This Pandemic Reflection is me rambling about my desire to be assertive!
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5 Pandemic Reflections: Part 2
We built this reflection around a recent episode of The Women Evolve Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woman-evolve-with- -jakes-roberts/id1316294579?i=1000544323123 ). I talk about how I am trying to detach myself from the "someone is always watching" responsibility. Phewww…
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5 Pandemic Reflections: Part 1
Rooted Conversation: Two years pandemic deep and I have never loved this body more! Question: Since the start of the end of the world (I mean the pandemic) have you spiraled into body comparing or body acceptance? Have you been feeling yourself more, or less? Reflection Point: life man......
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Return of The Yams: Trailer
Welcome You! Welcome Me! Welcome All, Back to Rooted with Yams. This is sort of like the "Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself" Episode; and I wish I could promise you that this is the last of this dramatic saga, but I can't. I will say, though, that I am rediscovering myself, my limits, and my...
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One Year Anniversary with My Menstrual Cup
Rooted Conversation: First ten minutes is for my friend who is at the grocery store buying her first menstrual cup, and the rest is just me chatting about my time with my cup. Reflection Point: Give a girl a compliment. Gyne Shine: "At Your Best Podcast" a NEW PODCAST ON THE BLOCK!!!!...
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To "Be A Lady"
In this Rooted Conversation, I am joined by our favorite co hosts & my girls for life, Andy & Abigail! We discuss what it means to be "a lady" in our minds, culturally, and politically. This episode was inspired by one of our favorite shows on Netflix "Bridgeton", especially Daphne's storyline.…
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Habit Building (ft. Yams-Juice Catalog)
Happy New Year! 2021 We have been waiting for you a whole lifetime, WELCOME SIS! Rooted Conversation: This week we talk goal setting and habit building. We discuss ways to do it sustainably. I HAVE A JUICE CATALOG FOR YOU LIQUID NUTRITIONAL PLEASURES! https://www.etsy.com/shop/RootedwithYams THE...
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My God of Mercy & Grace
Happy Holidays! In this episode I took some time to shout a hallelujah to my good God, for blessing my raggedy behind. Thank you all for your patience and I hope you enjoy this long-winded testimony... I'm the reason the pastor has to hold on to the microphone during Testimony Sunday! GyneShine...
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Creative Drought
Rooted Conversation: In this episode I talk about being in a creative dry season, and how I am personally (STILL) trying to overcome. Overall, I have learned that every aspect of my life contributes to the viscosity of my creative juices. Link to Evelyn From The Internet's Video which i…
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DIVA CUP Review
In today's episode, I give you guys my review on The Diva Cup! This was my first time using a menstrual cup... listen to find out if I loved it... or hated it I used the Diva Cup Size/Model One which holds 20 ml to the air holes and 27 ml to the top of the rim and has a diameter of 43 mm....
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Embracing Validation
Rooted Conversation: We talk about external validation and its importance and some of its red flags. Overall, we all desire the approval and acknowledgement of others and that is called validation. No need to be ashamed of it. We can embrace it and have a healthy relationship with this simple…
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Coming out of Isolation at my Hairiest- Shaving Discoveries
Rooted Conversation: I don't want to shave when it's time to go outside. Have I been doing it wrong this whole time? What did younger me need to know about pubic hair, body hair, all my hair? Reflection Point: We just want to live, and have hope that our children will live. Gyne Shine: GRADUATION...
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Escaping my First Toxic Relationship: Ode to Thong
ROOTED CONVERSATION: I endured for ten years, I ignored all the signs.... but today i celebrate SIX months clean! REFLECTION POINT: Which areas of growth have been revealed to you during this extended alone time? GYNE SHINE: It's only right... in honor of women's history month and in true black...
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5 Days of Quarantine Day 5
WASH YOUR HANDS. TRUST GOD. DISTANCE DOES THE BODY GOOD. Rooted Conversation: three petty peeves and three simple joys Reflection Point: Let's reflect, regroup, then execute GyneShine: #energyGOALS HeyFranHey https://www.instagram.com/heyfranhey/
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5 Days of Quarantine Day 4
WASH YOUR HANDS. TRUST GOD. DISTANCE DOES THE BODY GOOD. Rooted Conversation: Keep Calm Tools Reflection Point: Podcast/Books Library GyneShine: #professionalGOALS Dr. Arumula: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.dr.arumala/ | https://linktr.ee/i.am.dr.arumala
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5 Days of Quarantine Day 3
WASH YOUR HANDS. TRUST GOD. DISTANCE DOES THE BODY GOOD. Rooted Conversation: Story Time The same man on the bike scared us to death Reflection Point: Rona's progress report GyneShine: #squadGOALS Elizabeth: https://youtu.be/sjiGx91U5k0 | https://www.instagram.com/lizsmarttt/
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5 days of Quarantine Day 2
WASH YOUR HANDS. TRUST GOD. DISTANCE DOES THE BODY GOOD. Rooted Conversation: How do you know if you've been friend-zoned Reflection Point: Ecclesiastes 10:20 GyneShine: #authenticityGOALS
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5 Days of Quarantine Day 1
WASH YOUR HANDS. TRUST GOD. DISTANCE DOES THE BODY GOOD. Rooted Conversation: Story Time Reflection Point: Local News Only GyneShine: #vulnerabilityGOALS
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Extra Twenty-Four Hours: What Will You Do?
Happy Leap Year! ROOTED CONVERSATION- we are challenged to take advantage of every single one of the blessed 366 days we get this 2020. We have a week until our extra day, think about how you'd like to spend it. What can you accomplish, that you would not have accomplished without the bonus day…
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PhD Feminine Health with Founder Deeannah Seymour
Vaginal Odor: the truths, the facts, and the solution! This week I am interviewing the founder of pH-D Feminine Health. Deeannah started this to provide trustworthy health and wellness products to women who struggle with feminine health issues. FINALLY, affordable solutions for vaginal imbalance!...
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Insecure About Where I'm From
This ROOTED CONVERSATION is a little different from the norm. I'm coming to you straight from my diary and if anyone can relate just know that we are in this together. Call the devil out for being a liar and manipulator. The best version of myself is NOT insecure about any aspect of my identity,...
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The Galveston Diet ft. Dr. Mary Claire Haver M.D.
First Episode of the decade and I promise you're gonna want to re-listen at the end of the decade! ROOTED CONVERSATION Dr. Mary Claire Haver is the FOUNDER of the Galveston Diet and she sat down with me to tell us all we need to know about the diet. She brings us the facts and research behind (1)...
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2020 Reflecting on Reflecting
THE LAST EPISODE OF THE DECADE! Happy New Year everybody! In our "Rooted Conversation" we discuss the our motivation to reflect and its importance. In our "Reflection Point" I shout of Dr. Bradford's excellent guided questions to get us in the posture of reflection...
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MidTwenties: Memoirs of a Holy Hotgirl (pt. 2) #single
Whether you've been single for 24 years or breaking hearts for decades, I hope this conversation between my lovely cohost and I is entertaining and maybe even insightful. We express our emotions toward singleness while sharing some of our expectations and experiences. Lowkey, this was a read to...
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MidTwenties: Memoirs of a Holy Hotgirl (pt. 1)
This is a two-part series where Abigail and I discuss all the joys we have found in our 24th year of life! This one is from the archives, but it was perfect to listen back on as we approach a new decade, and for us, as we approach our quarter century. Podcast about the importance of sleep:...
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Aspiring Perfectionist
Instagram helped me understand the ups and downs of being a perfectionist, and made me feel better about not being one. Anyways LISTEN 'til the end for a teeeeeenyyy weeeny challenge! Rooted Conversation inspired by 'Therapy for Black Girls Podcast' episode linked HERE:...
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21ish Questions ft. NORA
The score was Yamyo 5 & Nora 3! I hope you all enjoyed this casual sort of vibe. I love watching sister tags and Q&A's on YouTube, so let me know how y'all felt about this "bonus" episode... How can I imrove, did you love it, hate it ect... Leave some feedback because I am gonna do more stuff…
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Cuffing Season Playbook
Rooted Conversation: It's most definitely that time of the year again: Looking for someone to keep you warm on these chill nights? Looking for someone to spend the holidays with and show off to family and friends? Well I'm not. And it's going to be hard to avoid the "Mr.Lonely" mindset, so I just...
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The Opinion of Others
Rooted Conversation: We discuss the danger of submitting to the opinion of others. I am deciding to free myself and encouraging us to do the same; stay in your lane, do what you want, and remain in your purpose! Reflection Point: @jayversace on Instagram said it best....
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Responding to Confirmation and Affirmations
This week's Rooted Conversation we talk about identifying affirmation and confirmation in our lives and how to respond in order to move forward in our purpose. I asked instagram for input and here is what y'all had to say (that didn't make it to the podcast): 1. If it is from God, He will repeat…
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MonieMeals: Health Tips/Tricks
In this week's Rooted Conversation, we answer your questions on: "How Hard it is to keep lifestyle changes, especially when it comes to diet"! My sister is an incredible athlete and advocate for her health and the health of others! Follow her on IG @noramoney and for your meal inspo @moniemeals...
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HOLD YOUR TONGUE SIS
Well it has been a minute.. but hello again! This week's ROOTED CONVERSATION we are in talking about the battle between our jaws! It's so easy to get caught up in a moment or emotions, but going off at the mouth so easily limits our potential to blossom into the powerful in control women we are...
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F.O.M.O
Rooted Conversation: Today we discuss the Fear Of Missing Out; How we can identify it in our lives, and use this emotion to help us grow into women who are more confident, independent and secure! Reflection Point: HOMECOMING release reminds us that there is always next time! GyneSHINE: Rylee…
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International Women's Day 2019
Happy International Womens' Day Queens! All Month we celebrate women of our past, present and future. In this week's rooted conversation, we are focusing on the women of the present: you, me, that's US! I am giving each and every one of you a shoutout and a clap for praise, here are your flowers,...
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Aquarius Woman
This episode is for the Aquarius Woman: detached, misunderstood, miss I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T and best believe we know what that means! Rooted Conversation: Elizabeth, our Zodiac Connoisseur, is our special guest & dearest friend and she helps us uncover how we can fully embrace and step into all…
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NEW YEAR, BETTER 20SOMETHINGS
Welcome to 2019! In this week's Rooted Conversation we talk about how to walk as bold women through our 20-somethings, without placing ourselves in a silo. 1.Break Down our Emotions for Understanding 2.Be Active and Involved 3.Take Care of Your Relationships by Speaking Up In our Reflection Point...
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2018 Recap with Yams
This is my recap: listening back there were so many more memories made this past year, that I left out... Which further pushes my point when I tell y'all "DON'T NEGLECT TO REFLECT!" If you think 2018 was trash, please dig deeper! The fact that you're alive, and have even an ounce of hope for...
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Won't shoot my shot: How to be a great BACKBOARD
So we all know the age-old debate; "whether women should shoot their shot". Well in this episode I let y'all know what i will NOT be doing, but instead, how I position myself to be a secure backboard for you dudes. [email protected] IG: yams_andpotatoes Subscribe to Melaninwhitecoat's...
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Body Image
Rooted Conversation: we discuss 10 TIPS to overcome issues with body image and physical insecurities https://centerforchange.com/battling-bodies-understanding-overcoming-negative-body-images/ https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/body-image-and-mental-health/body-image#13 Reflection Point:...
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Trixxx to curve Casual Sex...
Don't be startled, we are all adults here. Just like curving your appetite, there are tricks and tips to curve sex; maybe for just this one time, or maybe you're taking the lifestyle approach like keto and you're in this for the long run. Whatever your reason or background, I believe we can all...
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Letting Friends Go (ft. Abigail)
Your favorite cohost/storyteller is back! This week's *ROOTED CONVERSATION* is all about the "hows" & "whens" of letting a friend go! Join Abigail and I, as we share our experiences and perspectives. In our *REFLECTION POINT* (54:22) Abigail reminds us that we can choose how the story of our day…
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Bonus Episode: Cat-Callin' Dogs
Abigail and I fell into this rant in the midst of our weekly 3+ hour phone call. We realized the significance and frequency of these occurrences in our lives, so decided it was worth making it to the podcast for all things womanhood. DUH! Trying F'boys, dudes, bums whatever you call 'em; we have...
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Live in your purpose: N O W !
This is me pretty much screaming at myself to not wait on "successes", "accomplishment", "titles" or "distinctions" to catalyze you into your purpose. L I V E I N Y O U R P U R P O S E N O W Those other things won't define you or credit you as much as you think. So live as if you'll never get…
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Self Worth
Rooted Conversation: Self Worth check out "Millennial Thoughts Podcast" for their conversation Reflection Point "The moment you feel like giving up, wait, because you're likely on the brink of your breakthrough" GynShine: Future MD Megan the baddest!...
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Female Intuition
Random Beyonce themed episode... We explore the controls we can put on our female intuition and take a brief look at how our 6th sense really operates. And then you know, we celebrate Beyonće and friends who help friends experience her! Instagrams Mentioned: @andrellelashae (Andrelle) @achirigail...
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Kindness in Action
During our *ROOTED CONVERSATION*, we discussed kindness as I am coming to understand it, and what it looks like to extend kindness to others. We learned that kindness is an action and it must come from a place of concern or empathy, and that's how we differentiate "kindness" with "niceness"....
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Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
Happy September! I missed y'all in August, but we are back new and improved and under control! 1. "Rooted Conversation" featured the rebranding introduction to the podcast 2. "Reflection Point" "The Power of Being Thankful" x Joyce Meyer 3. "GyneShine" The Millennial Thoughts Podcast on instagram...
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Graduation Blues
So y'all know the first time I uploaded this, it was titled "Brand New Degree? This is for you!" However, it was deleted because I messed up (see last episode for details. So if you've already listened you know its my roommates and I going IN on all the tea about life after graduation! me:...
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Major Keys: Parts IV & V Scribe & Serve
Serving and Writing can both be a major part of your self-discovery and purpose: Listen & find out how! This wraps up our series "Major Keys" to unlocking our womanhood. Email me any suggestions of what you'd like to cover next on the podcast. SHARE. RATE & LET ME KNOW YOU'RE GROWING...
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A podcast where we discuss everything: sisterhood, women's health, communities and womanhood. Join me as we tap into our roots, explore the reach of our branches and grow into the full, rich and highly esteemed women we are all destined to be.Hosted by me, Yams
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