The Sista Circle Podcast
The Sista Circle Podcast is the go-to platform for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC) to access education, information, tools, and resources to make more informed decisions and more proactively address our health, mental health, and healing journeys – holistically. Each episode is curated and is intended to help you:* Access tools and resources to make more informed decisions about your wellness and healing* Discover the information and mechanisms to thoughtfully and proactively address your health, mental health, and healing journey* Affirm your experiences by knowing you’re not alone through the sharing of personal stories of other women
Episodes
25 episodes
The Body Keeps Score: Acupuncture, Forgiveness and Healing Emotional & Physical Trauma
Trauma – whether emotional, physical or psychological – we’ve all experienced it at some points of our lives – some more traumatic than others. And whether it's left you struggling with upset emotions and memories, or feeling numb and disconnec...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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53:25
Yoni Wellness: Tips for Better Vaginal & Sexual Health w/ Janelle King
EPISODE OVERVIEW: While missing from most wellness conversations, this episode is centered around vaginal and sexual health. I ask all of the questions you may be embarrassed or afraid to ask, but also things you may not even think...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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49:30
Consciously Coping: A Personal Story of Bipolar Disorder w/ Lindsay Anderson
EPISODE OVERVIEW: Disclaimer: This interview includes sensitive content that may be triggering, including, but not limited to suicide ideation and mental illness. This episode is in honor of World Bipolar Day. I have th...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:17:00
Sex, Pleasure & Pain: Exploring Sexual Well-Being w/ Dr. Shemeka Thorpe
EPISODE OVERVIEW: I interview Dr. Shemeka Thorpe, an award-winning sexuality educator and researcher at the University of Kentucky, to discuss all things sexual well-being. We talk about everything from sexual function and orgasms,...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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45:27
How to Lose Weight and Feel Great: Demystifying Stress, Hormones, Diet & Exercise w/ Dr. Firlande Volcy
EPISODE OVERVIEW: I interview Dr. Firlande Volcy, a licensed naturopathic physician with more than 15 years of experience in natural medicine. She serves as a leading expert in her field, and specializes in weight management, digestive h...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:03:41
Assessing Your Relationship with Alcohol: Sobriety, Boundaries and Mental Health w/ Kirsten Walker
EPISODE OVERVIEW: I interview Kirsten Walker, the Founder and Creator of Sober Brown Girls, a safe online community for sober-curious and sober women of color. During our conversation we talk about how Kirsten’s relationship with alcohol...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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52:41
Late ADHD Diagnosis, Creating Community for Black Women and Practicing Self-Compassion w/ IngerShaye Colzie
EPISODE OVERVIEW: I interview ADHD advocate, coach and psychotherapist, IngerShaye Colzie. During our conversation we discussed how her son’s ADHD diagnosis led to her own diagnosis later in life, the importance of community and how it l...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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41:01
Naturopathic Endocrinology: The Fertility Secrets Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby Making w/ Dr. Aumatma
“Women everywhere should know that they have reproductive choices….and that fertility is an outpouring of our vitality. So if fertility is not happening it usually means that something is happening under the surface that needs to be a...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:16:52
Using Yoga & Meditation as Tools for Healing, Manifestation and Transformation w/ Liza Colpa
EPISODE OVERVIEW: I have a wonderful conversation with Liza Colpa, a yoga and meditation teacher, with over 1,000 hours of teaching under her belt. She is on a mission to use yoga as a tool, and lead by example for the purpose of y...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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56:38
Life with an STD: Navigating Herpes Diagnosis, Dating, and Developing Inner Confidence w/Belize Spivey
EPISODE OVERVIEW: I sit down with my guest to talk about what it’s like living with an incurable STD, and how to thrive with it. While we don’t hear about STD’s as much anymore, just because we don’t hear about them, doesn’t mean t...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:12:41
Affirmation Music, Self-Intimacy & Mental Wellbeing w/ Toni Jones
EPISODE OVERVIEW: I interview affirmation musician, Toni Jones. During our conversation, we discussed all things affirmation music, how burnout led to the creation of her first album, Affirmations for the Grown Ass Woman, the impor...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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54:41
Season 2 Trailer
In this episode, I discuss: what to expect this season, what helped to inform this season’s topics, as well as the inspiration behind the podcast.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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6:08
BONUS: Don't Dim Your Light
In today’s episode, I talk about how our light is dimmed and the importance of letting your light shine.In this episode I discuss:* What dimming your light means* Ways in which w...
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10:31
BONUS: My Fertility Story - Fibroids, PCOS, Hyperprolactinemia and How I Achieved a Successful Pregnancy
EPISODE OVERVIEW: In today’s episode, I am sharing my fertility story and the learnings from the experience. In this episode I discuss: How a cluster of symptoms including: a missed period for 3 months, ...
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18:53
BONUS: Top 5 Things I Wish More People Knew About Going to Therapy
In today’s episode, I talk about the Top 5 Things I Wish People Knew About Therapy. In this episode I discuss: How I was struggling with mental health challenges and reading an article in a magazine prompted me to seek ...
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17:14
Season 1 Recap + What to Expect?
EPISODE OVERVIEW: In today’s episode, I spend some time doing a recap of season 1 of the podcast, where we are headed, as well as some next steps.In this episode I discuss:The episode I’m most proud ofM...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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14:29
All Things in Flow: Reiki & Chakras 101 w/ Reiki Master, Rachel
In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Rachel - Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Yin & Hatha Yoga Instructor and Energy Flow Facilitator.In this episode we discuss: Why Rachel identifies as a facilitator of healing vs. a healer How Rachel...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:43
Postpartum Complications, High-Risk Pregnancy and Self-Advocacy: Natasha’s Story
In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Natasha - a mother of 2, about her struggles with postpartum health complications, a second unexpected high-risk pregnancy and intentionality of raising confident, multicultural girls.In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:14:32
Creating Balance in Motherhood w/ Dr. Amber Thornton
In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Amber Thornton, clinical psychologist and motherhood wellness consultant, about intentionally creating more balance in motherhood.In this episode we discuss:...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:17
Grow with Faith: 5 Steps to Take Control of Your Mental Health
In today’s episode, I outline 5 steps to take control of your mental health. In this episode I discuss: Recognizing that your mental health should be a priority. You don’t have to be in the middle of a crisis in order to make it a p...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:34
Anxiety, PTSD and Depersonalization: LaToya D's Journey to Wellness
In today’s episode I have a conversation with LaToya D, aka The Analog Girl, and we discuss how she overcame chronic depersonalization, slays anxiety on a daily basis and how her faith has been the foundation of her wellness journey.In this epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:05
An Integrative Approach to Fertility: Functional Medicine, Mercier Therapy and Nutrition w/ Dr. Sandra Alexandria
In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Sandra Alexandria, a chiropractic doctor, certified nutrition specialist and massage therapist. She uses an integrative approach to patient care combining her background of functional medici...
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Episode 5
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1:18:49
After the Storm, There’s Always a Rainbow: Tiffany's (In)fertility Journey
In today’s episode, I have a conversation with my girlfriend, Tiffany. This courageous Queen and I talk about her (in)fertility journey, which includes everything from recurrent miscarriages and a botched 5-day stint with IVF, to fibroid ...
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57:55
Endometriosis: Understanding the Symptoms, Getting the Diagnosis & Treatment Options w/ Dr. Soyini Hawkins
EPISODE OVERVIEW: In today’s episode, part 2 with Dr. Soyini Hawkins, we’ll discuss all things endometriosis. Endometriosis affects 200 million women worldwide and 1out of 10 women in the US. Due to lack of education and reso...
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32:51
Fibroids + Treatment Options for Relief & Fertility w/ Dr. Soyini Hawkins
In today’s episode we will discuss all things fibroids, and treatment options for relief and fertility with Dr. Soyini Hawkins, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. It is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of women will develop fibro...
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Episode 1
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1:15:31
