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What if getting older isn’t about losing your youth, but gaining your wisdom? As I celebrate my 47th birthday, I’m reflecting on the lessons, heartbreaks, relationships, healing, motherhood, career changes, faith, friendship, purpose, and moments of becoming that have shaped the woman I am today. In this special birthday episode of Women’s Wellness Podcast, I’m sharing 47 pieces of wisdom I’ve gathered along the way—the things I know now that I didn’t know in my 20s or 30s, the lessons I’m still learning, and the truths I’m finally allowing myself to live by. This is a conversation about choosing yourself without abandoning others, trusting your own timing, releasing what no longer serves you, protecting your peace, embracing love, finding your voice, and understanding that becoming yourself is a lifelong journey. 47 isn’t just another year. It’s a reminder that every chapter has something to teach us—and that there is still so much life, love, purpose, and possibility ahead. Come celebrate 47 with me. 🤎

Author of The Demon Inside — A Conversation with Priscilla Goldsmith What happens when the things we carry inside remain hidden from the world? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Women’s Wellness Podcast, we sit down with author Priscilla Goldsmith to talk about her book, The Demon Inside: She’s Hiding. Priscilla takes us into a deeper conversation about the hidden parts of ourselves, the experiences that shape us, and what can happen when we finally find the courage to confront what we’ve been carrying. Together, we explore vulnerability, healing, identity, relationships, and the importance of telling our stories—even the parts that may be difficult to share. This is a conversation about what lives beneath the surface and the power of bringing what is hidden into the light. Grab your favorite cup of tea or coffee, get comfortable, and join us for an honest conversation with Priscilla Goldsmith. Listen. Reflect. Heal. And remember: you never know what someone is carrying beneath the surface.

In our first episode back, we return to where our friendship began over 20 years ago in Alexandria, Virginia to reflect on transformation, purpose, friendship, and the life changes that shaped us along the way. We talk about taking time to rest, navigating unexpected transitions, rediscovering ourselves, and learning to embrace authenticity. Because sometimes life takes you through the fire… and you discover just how strong you really are. 💛 Join us as we reconnect, reflect, and step into this new chapter together.

Hello beautiful listeners and friends. We are taking a pause to reset and focus! Thank you for being on this journey with us! This is not a goodbye but a see you later. Let's stay connected! @luce.inspiration Leave us a voice memo, what has been your favorite episode to date? Sending you so much love 💚

24 lessons learned in 2024 December is flying by, and before we know it, we’ll be counting down to the New Year. As the year draws to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on all we’ve accomplished—and perhaps on the things we didn’t quite achieve. But even in our missteps, there are valuable lessons to be learned, guiding us toward growth and new opportunities in the year ahead. If you’ve experienced a key life lesson, we’d love to hear your story! Share it with us by leaving a voice memo here. Much love and wishing you the happiest New Year! Nihal's lessons learned: ​The happier I am the more it serves those around me. I don't have to match the vibes of those around me.​Get moving! It's wild how stagnant energy can weigh you down mentally. ​Remember to be present- there are too many distractions in the world. Try to think of mentally being present as a work out, it's hard at first but with practice it becomes second nature. ​Humans want to feel appreciated and loved. Notice little things about your friends and family and let them know. It's amazing how little it takes to brighten someone's day.​Friendships ebb and flow but the ones that are meant to be in our lives for a long time won't take your ghosting personal. ​Laugh more, sometimes a little emotional bouancy is all you need for perspective. ​Sometimes it's right when you feel like giving up that things start to take a turn for the better. ​Smile.​Drink water, simple things like hydrating your body help with lower energy.​Get your vitamin D - through sunshine or supplements​Be curious. A curious mind is how we stay in a loving and less judgemental mindset​Celebrate life. Every day is a gift. Lucy's lessons learned: ​Use my discernment, trust myself more. ​Set boundaries with work colleagues, family, and friends. ​Protect my space and value my time more. ​Trust the timing of your life. ​Try not to take things personally. ​Rejection is God's way of saying, I have something better for you. ​Take a moment to pause and be less reactive. ​Prioritize your healing and regulating your nervous system by establishing rituals and self-care practices. ​Protect my peace and how important it is for my mental health and well-being. ​You cannot force relationships, all them to organically happen. Relationships can only survive if they are reciprocal.​It's important to disconnect in order to connect with self and gain clarity. ​Give yourself grace, we are all doing the best we can!

A passionate storyteller, April Cole has dedicated her life to sharing her journey of overcoming challenges and embracing self-acceptance. As a Self-Care Social Media Influencer and blogger, April seeks to empower women to embrace their true selves and find joy in every stage of life. With a belief that age is a gift, she inspires others to prioritize self-care, pursue new experiences, and cultivate meaningful connections! As we age, the concept of living with intention becomes increasingly significant. It’s about making choices that align with our deepest values and aspirations, ensuring that each day is lived to its fullest potential!

In this episode we discuss recognizing the red flags of a narcissistic relationship, its impact, how to grieve and heal from it, and the self-care practices that help to move one forward and thrive. We use the teaching from the book It’s Not You by Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a study that identifies a narcissistic person, what is narcisdistic emotional abuse, and how to heal from it. Join our Instagram community @womenswellnesspodcast

Hello beautiful community! I took a much-needed retreat to my beloved homeland, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 There, I was able to reconnect with my roots, face some of my biggest fears, heal some of my childhood wounds, and unpack what was no longer serving me. I do hope you enjoy the episode, please do share your biggest takeaway. It’s always a pleasure to connect with all of you. Find and join our lovely community on our Instagram page: @womenswellnesspodcast

In today’s episode, our guest, Razi Wilson, a Photographer, Art Therapist, and Vaginal Steam Practioner, talks about all the healing work she is offering women. We learn about Vaginal steaming, its many benefits, and how she’s making beautiful steam saunas so you can enjoy steaming in your own home. She introduces us to Healing Portraits, where she combines her knowledge of therapeutic tools with Portraiture to bring women to a deeper place of healing and relationship with themselves. Mention this podcast and get a discount on Healing Portraits with Razi and free shipping on her V-Steam Sauna Boxes when you use code WELLNESS2023 at checkout! Free shipping on V-Steam Sauna boxes: enter code WELLNESS2023 at https://mauivsteam.myshopify.com Check out her latest work with Healing Portraits on her IG at https://www.instagram.com/raziwilsonphotography/ Her website to book sessions and see more work http://www.raziphoto.com

"Leyanne Oliveira is a passionate trauma-informed spiritual life coach, medicine woman, yogi, doula, mother & a fierce protector of the feminine consciousness. Based currently in New Haven, CT, Leyanne works intensely with women as a healing partner creating safe spaces for them to reclaim their authenticity, power and liberated untamed feminine essence. Through one- on-one coaching, group programs, community workshops, and sisterhood red tent gatherings, Leyanne has committed her life to the liberation of all womban, including herself.  Leyanne is equal parts loving, kind and intuitive; mixed with a whole lot of heart. Central to her work is providing access to transformative wholistic healing care to all women, especially women who look like her.  She is devoted to investigating the themes of Authenticity, Power, Heart, and Godly Liberation. Certified in modalities such as Life Coaching, Somatics, Yoga YTT300, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Hypnosis, and others, Leyanne founded Life with LO in 2017 as a platform to create more for herself and her community. Aiming to (re)connect women with all layers of themselves, Mind, Body, Spirit & Heart, her work takes a true (Whole)stic approach to healing. Before taking on her dharma in this lifetime, Leyanne first obtained her bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island & landed her first employment with Ernst and Young; one of the four top leading auditing firms in the world. However, after four years working in corporate America, Leyanne felt a deep internal longing which sparked her own journey of self-exploration and reclamation. Through her exploration, she discovered her true passion and fascination for human development and healing.  Throughout her life, although much has shifted, one thing that remained unchanged is her fascination, admiration, and soul knowing of the power each woman holds within her. Leyanne craves to see each woman loved, cared for, and striving in all areas of her life."

Dr Samantha DeAndrade is an Ob/Gyn who is currently completing subspecialty training in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Harbor UCLA. In addition to a medical doctorate, she holds a Master's degree in public health. She has been involved in various kinds of research, but most recently has been focusing on health disparities and workforce gender equity in Urogynecology. She is also interested in the burden of pelvic floor disorders in developing countries and has spent time in Ghana and Cabo Verde to learn more about this unique challenge. She enjoys hosting, cooking for others, wine tasting, reading and taking baths. She is a proud Cape Verdean American, wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin to many and a new mom to an adorable one-year-old.

Model, author and public speaker, Mia Maugé disrupted the scene when she began creating content on Instagram in 2020. Passion led with a thirst for life, Mia is viewed as a role model across her multi generational audience of women, encouraging them to embrace, understand and appreciate the midlife years with energy and enthusiasm. Mia's motivation is to be in spaces previously reserved for those that look nothing like her, be that her hair texture and colour, age, skin tone or body type. Mia works extensively across beauty, fashion, lifestyle and travel, always seeking new and exciting opportunities to challenge the norm

Since a little girl Carabella has been ambitious and entrepreneurial. Getting certified in personal training, and sports nutrition she moved to Los Angeles with 4+ years of experience in coaching & weight training. Starting from in-person coaching to online coaching for brides, she continues to grow her presence in the fitness industry. With over 1 million views on Youtube, she continues to do what she loves best & help people get fit and feel confident. Having a fitness studio has been one of Carabella’s life goals & that's how BellaTec was born! "BellaTec is a safe space for women to get fit, feel confident in themselves, make friends with other women, & have fun! bellaTec is a fitness studio for women. Our number one goal is a safe environment for women to feel comfortable building confidence with movement. Through this you will develop a deeper connection with yourself, your body, and other women.

Dr. Heather was diagnosed with low thyroid and Hashimotos. No one could help her, so she became a doctor and figured it out on her own. She used this challenge to build her thyroid transformation blueprint that is now the foundation of her very successful clinical practice. With over two decades of clinical experience and a reputation as one of the world's leading practitioners, Dr. Stone has dedicated her life's work to transforming the lives of thousands of women. She has a remarkable talent for unraveling the mysteries surrounding hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, offering effective solutions that enable women to reclaim their happiness, health, and physical appearance.  Beyond her thriving private practice, Dr. Stone is a multifaceted healer who leverages her ranch in Texas to curate retreats, masterclasses, and webinars that foster true healing from the inside out.

As a professor and podcaster, Dr. Shanté equips people with the tools, confidence, and faith to transform their lives for the better. Her podcasts, Whole & Complete and Believing Bigger are globally ranked in the top 1 & 1.5% of podcasts. In 2017, she was listed by Podcast Movement as one of the top 10 Black podcasters in the country. In 2022, she was a finalist for the prestigious Fulbright Global Scholarship award. Through her content and practical wisdom, Dr. Shanté has helped thousands of listeners silence self-doubt and achieve powerful breakthroughs. Leveraging 20 years of experience as a college professor, she is also a highly sought after, speaker and teacher that routinely delivers high-value content to audiences all over the country, most recently as the Keynote Speaker for Vanguard Financial's HBCU Partner Symposium. Dr. Shanté has emerged as an important voice in the wellness arena as a Health Ambassador for the CDC Foundation, a partner with American Red Cross, SAMHSA, a Salsa Instructor, and Creator of Blk Girl Salsa, offering pop-up Salsa workshops for Black women who want to learn the fundamentals of Salsa Dancing. You can learn more about her @DrShanteSays on social media