Known throughout her career as "The Fixer," Denise built a reputation for seeing what wasn't working, solving problems, managing crises, and helping others move forward. But beneath that strength lived a woman whose childhood experiences had taught her to stay vigilant, accommodate others, and keep moving—even when she was hurting.

Now, Denise is entering a different season.

A season of self-care, self-love, self-celebration, and finally allowing herself to be seen.

Together, Jennifer and Denise explore childhood trauma, emotional masking, relationships, faith, survival, writing as a form of truth-telling, and what happens when the woman who has spent her life fixing everything realizes:

Maybe I don't need to fix anything right now. Maybe it's finally time to choose me.

Connect with Denise Benz:

Get her book: "Only My Face was Smiling" https://www.denisebenz.com/order-now1.html

www.AuthenticSpeakersAgency.com

www.ThePersonalRelationshipFirm.com

https://www.instagram.com/authenticartistmanagement/

https://www.instagram.com/msdenisebenz/

https://www.facebook.com/MsDeeBenz

In this Summer Solstice episode of Juicy & True, Jennifer Natasia "Sia" and Dr. Lori dive into one of the most unspoken realities of womanhood—the invisible emotional labor and mental load women carry every day.

From motherhood and caregiving to careers, relationships, and community obligations, women are often conditioned to pour into everyone else while quietly abandoning themselves in the process.

Together, Sia and Dr. Lori explore what it means to reclaim your identity beyond your roles, release people-pleasing, practice energetic hygiene, and create space to simply be—not just do.

This is a heartfelt conversation about boundaries, self-trust, authenticity, and the courage to finally choose yourself.

"The most radical thing a woman can do is remember who she is beneath the roles, the expectations, and the responsibilities. Because when she returns to herself, she returns to her power."

What is one thing you're ready to release this season so you can return home to yourself?

Connect with Jennifer Natasia

website: www.jennifernatasia.com

Behind the smiles and appearances, Jacqueline was struggling—but a turning point came when she saw the impact on her children and chose to reclaim her life. Today, she is rediscovering her voice through music, self-love, and healing—proving that it’s never too late to choose yourself.

Blending mysticism, energy work, and lived experience, Samantha shares how surrender is not passive—but an active choice to become a vessel for something greater.

From Reiki and quantum meditation to intuitive living and self-acceptance, this episode invites you to soften your grip… and step into flow.

Connect with Samantha Montoya: www.myhumboldtabode.com

In This Episode, We Explore:

• The ancient origins of frame drumming across civilizations

• How drumming traditions were nearly erased—and are now being reclaimed

• The drum’s connection to the heartbeat, nature, and pre-verbal communication

• Sacred uses of the frame drum in ritual, ceremony, and rites of passage

• Women’s historical and spiritual relationship with drumming

• Krista’s personal journey with the drum and its role in transformation

Key Takeaway:The frame drum is more than an instrument—it is a living archive of human rhythm, memory, and connection.

Connect with Krista Holland & Continue the Conversation:

My website is: www.framedrummingacademy.com

IG account: https://www.instagram.com/kristaholland_

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacreddrumming✨ Follow, subscribe, and share this episode✨ Reflect on how rhythm shows up in your own life

As an astrologer, herbalist, womb wellness mentor, author, and nomadic world-schooling mother currently living in Thailand, Ajane opens up about the path that led her from alternative living in a converted school bus to building a spirit-led online business and raising her family through trust, alignment, and deep inner work.

Through shadow work, cyclical living, spiritual practice, and nervous system healing, Ajane reminds us that freedom is not just external—it begins within. Her story is a living testimony that when we trust ourselves, honor our gifts, and stop outsourcing our power, we create lives that are deeply aligned, intentional, and our own.

Connect with Ajane | Woman of the Womb:

On all social media platforms @womanofthewomb, I also have an online community on Patreon (Patreon.com/womanofthewomb) which is a library and archive of all of my books, classes, community workshops etc. where you can explore everything from herbalism to womb wellness, pregnancy, postpartum, astrology, and tools/resources to expand in your spiritual journey. I also work 1:1 as a social media manager with clients who are building online/spiritual-based business & services. For information on working with me 1:1, my contact is womanofthewomb@gmail.com

Sonya’s journey is a remembrance of what becomes possible when a woman chooses to honor her body, her intuition, and the whisper of her soul calling her into more. From her early career in the mental health field to stepping fully into her gifts as a Behavior Strategist and conscious entrepreneur, Sonya reveals how she shifted from overworking and proving… to co-creating a thriving business rooted in systems, flow, and divine surrender. A business that allowed her to double her income while working less, and most importantly—live in a way that nourished her spirit.

She opens her heart about the environments she grew up in—marked by generational trauma, addiction, and chaos—and how she chose not to repeat those patterns. Through awareness, education, and a deep commitment to her own healing, she reclaimed her path. Even her diagnosis with Graves’ disease became a sacred initiation: a reminder that the body speaks when the soul is asking us to slow down, soften, and return to self.

This episode is an invitation for the woman who:

Is ready to release the “hustle for worthiness” wound

Is craving more softness, spaciousness, and feminine flow in business

Is learning to honor her nervous system and sacred boundaries

Feels called to build a life and business that supports her whole self — mind, body, soul

Together, we explore how to alchemize chaos into clarity, create sacred systems that support expansion, and consciously choose a path that honors the feminine… without dimming ambition, impact, or income.

This is your permission slip to redefine success on your terms—to shift from survival to sovereignty, from doing to being, and from self-sacrifice to sacred self-devotion.

Come listen, soften, and receive. Your HERstory is being rewritten with every breath you choose with intention.

Contact:

Sonya Gomez

website: www.pathtoeasyliving.com

Download her free workbook| Sonya is currently accepting new coaching clients and having an online course come out soon!!

Dara opens up about the realities of systemic racism within social justice movements, challenging the assumption that all advocacy spaces are inherently equitable. Through her work, she draws a critical distinction between disability rights and disability justice—calling for deeper accountability, intersectionality, and true liberation.

Her story is not only one of resilience, but of courage—the courage to speak truth, disrupt systems, and demand change where it is long overdue.

To connect with Dara Baldwin:

On X, IG and Threads is: @NJDC07

Get Dara's book: https://www.beacon.org/To-Be-a-Problem-P2254.aspx

Through therapy, faith, journaling, and self-care, she began rebuilding her life—eventually becoming a voice for others through her books No One Saw Her Coming and Healing Through Chaos. Now, as a student, mother, and advocate, Jontai is committed to helping others navigate trauma, mental health challenges, and self-discovery with compassion and truth.

Her story is a reminder that healing is possible—and that your pain can become the very thing that leads you to your purpose.

Website: (www.taicornerblogs.com)

Digital prompts for bloggers: https://jontai4.gumroad.com/l/wsycck https://jontai4.gumroad.com/l/epmobgbooks

No one Saw her coming: a story about reactive abuse: https://a.co/d/03viLWVu)

Healing through chaos: the self care journal: https://a.co/d/0e02Z6lB

Through her journey from acting to energy work, Lisa shares how spiritual awakening, ancestral healing, and deep trust in God led her to create the concept of Soul Design—a holistic approach to emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness.

This conversation is a gentle yet powerful reminder that your path is not random… it is divinely guided.

Connect with Lisa Van Zuylen:Website: souldesignlisa.com

Instagram: @souldesignlisa

Get her ebook: Before You See a Psychic: https://buy.stripe.com/3cIeVdb8AeIVeFae7Dao808

She works with clients one on one mostly remote but also offer in person sessions. Also, she offer corporate wellness to help bring work life balance, relaxation, and clarity into the workplace. Get your free consultation call that you can be book through her website.

Connect with Emily Adams:

My social media links for the podcast episode: 

https://www.instagram.com/emilyadams_

https://www.threads.net/@emilyadams_

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyadams8/

https://www.youtube.com/@EmilyAdams_

https://www.facebook.com/emilyadamm/

https://leadingwithhumandesign.com/

Camila, an astrologer and systemic healer, joined the conversation to share her path to financial independence through property investment in Brazil and her passion for women’s empowerment.

She spoke about her work bridging astrology, systemic healing, and family constellation therapy—a method pioneered by Bert Hellinger that uncovers hidden family loyalties and ancestral patterns influencing relationships, finances, and self-worth.

Healing Family Patterns
Camila explained how family constellation work helps release entanglements, restore emotional freedom, and strengthen personal boundaries. She emphasized the importance of accepting people as they are while honoring each person’s unique destiny.

Courage & Independence
She also shared personal experiences of leaving abusive relationships, highlighting the planning, support, and inner strength it takes to rebuild. Her story offers hope and inspiration for women navigating similar challenges.

Connect with Camila:

inktr.ee/camilaponntes

• astrology reading
• Coaching
• Family Constellations
• Constellations Workshop
• Natal Chart Reading

ig: @cammilaponntes_

website: www.camilaponntes.com

Connect with Grace Rabia

Instagram:  ⁨@gracerabiawood⁩ 

The path forward isn’t always smooth. At times, it’s thrilling, filled with curiosity and wonder. Other times, it requires faith—sometimes as small as a mustard seed—yet that tiny seed has the power to blossom into something extraordinary if you nurture it.

Jennifer reminded us that the process of change doesn’t always feel good. The emotions that arise—grief, discomfort, even dis-ease—are not signs of failure but signs of being fully human. They are part of the unfolding. With each step, even when it feels heavy, you are still moving forward.

And then, almost without realizing it, you’ll look back and see how far you’ve come. One step at a time, you’ve walked through the process, reached your goal, and transformed your life.

Connect with Me

www.jennifernatasia.com

ig: jennifer.natasia

In this powerful conversation, Nakeesa Marie shares how a life-altering health crisis—multiple surgeries and months of recovery—forced her to confront the unsustainable pace she had normalized. As a working mother and Black woman navigating societal expectations of constant strength, she made bold decisions: reducing her commitments by 75%, hiring a night nanny after giving birth, and even taking a year-long sabbatical.

Instead of applause, she was met with judgment.

Through her story—and her moving essay “Soft”—Nakeesa challenges the belief that rest must be earned and that self-sacrifice defines womanhood. She reminds us that self-care is not indulgence. It is a human right. That boundaries are not selfish. They are necessary. And that true strength is found not only in endurance—but in allowing softness, support, and space to breathe.

This conversation is an invitation for working mothers—especially Black women—to reclaim rest without apology and redefine what it means to be strong.

Connect with Nakeesa Marie:

•  Website: https://www.nakeesamarie.com/

• Social media handle is @nakeesamarie (IG, Threads, TikTok). 

•  All of my physical copies of my guided journals are on sale and available on my online store: https://www.nakeesamarie.com/category/guided-journals

From living a nontraditional lifestyle as a car camper to creating powerful, emotionally resonant songs like Hard Unfolding, Victoria embodies what it means to trust the process of becoming. Her ability to transform personal experiences into art and spontaneous storytelling highlights the beauty of embracing your differences rather than trying to fit into a mold.

This episode is an invitation to lean into your creativity, honor your process, and trust that even the messiest parts of your journey are shaping something meaningful.

Connect with Victoria

https://justaskvictoria.com

Social Media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@justaskvictoria

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justaskvictoria_

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoriafinch22 linkedIn.com/in/victoriafinch

Current Offering:

Victoria invites listeners to explore The Hallway, her signature message and keynote experience about moving from feeling unseen, unwanted, or emotionally stuck into purpose, voice, and visibility.

In the following video you will hear about Natasha story in the following: 1. **Embracing Her Role as a Cosmic Heart Priestess**: Natasha shared her journey of discovering her role as a Cosmic Heart Priestess, inspired by her deep connection with the divine feminine and her training under deities like Isis, Mary, and Mary Magdalene. Her work focuses on helping women integrate their divine feminine aspects and offering her spiritual gifts to others. 2. **Overcoming Challenges in Spiritual Growth**: Natasha discussed the challenges she faced while integrating her spiritual gifts with her 3D self, including overcoming the fear of persecution and judgment. She highlighted the significance of healing past life traumas and the importance of supportive relationships on her journey. 3. **Creating Sacred Spaces for High Vibrational Energy**: Natasha expressed her desire to create more sacred spaces where people can experience high vibrational energy and connect with their own spiritual gifts. She is dedicated to fostering environments that support spiritual awakening and personal empowerment.

Contact Natasha Jones

website: www.cosmicheartpriestess.com

IG: @cosmic.heart.priestess

In 2022, she lost her mother—her anchor, her only parent. Years earlier, she survived being kidnapped and beaten by someone she had known since childhood—someone her own mother once trusted. In the midst of trauma, even perpetrator's mugshot showed a smile—a powerful reminder of the masks we wear while enduring the unthinkable.

Through mental health struggles, heartbreak, and hard lessons about red flags and self-worth, Shunda transformed pain into purpose. Today, she teaches women how to day trade, build financial independence, and choose themselves unapologetically.

Her story is not just about survival—it’s about triumph, awareness, and rising sovereign.

To connect with Lushunda:

Author (2xs published) The Brown Girls handbook and The Brown Girls Experience available on Amazon .,

Day-Trader and founder of the luxury Trading Society

( https://beacons.ai/luxetrade) link in bio on all platforms @the_lushunda_ on instagram.

Her journey with ayahuasca ceremonies opened emotional depths and prepared her for motherhood.
She shares how the medicine taught her to surrender, trust her intuition, and reconnect with the wisdom of her lineage.

Queen Jazz, describes how Samba held her through pregnancy — from teaching classes with her baby in her womb to creating Dance Baby Down, a movement method that supports birth preparation.
Her home birth, surrounded by a Black birthing team, became a sacred moment rooted in ancestral support.

After giving birth, Samba evolved into a new form of nourishment — offering emotional grounding, love, and reconnection during postpartum.
For Queen Jazz, Samba became a way back to herself.

Queen Jazz is writing a groundbreaking book weaving Samba roots, spiritual stories, motherhood, and ayahuasca journeys.
She invites readers to support her project through sponsorship and access exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Queen emphasizes the power of returning home to oneself — choosing alignment, honoring ancestral guidance, and allowing one’s sacred path to unfold.
A reminder for all listeners: your healing is your homecoming.

To connect with Queen Jazz Baptiste

www.sambajourneys.com

Instagram: @sambajourneys

Blending humor, mystery, and moments of real-life inspiration, her novels—often co-created with her twin sister—invite readers into worlds that are both imaginative and deeply human. Through her upcoming book Jelly Biscuits, Penny continues to capture the beauty of everyday life, love, and laughter, inspired in part by her late husband and their 43-year marriage.

Her story is a reminder that creativity doesn’t have an expiration date—and that some of the most meaningful chapters are written when we finally give ourselves permission to fully express who we are.

Connect with Penny Gardin Lewis & her stories

at pennylewis1288@gmail.com 

Facebook: @Penny Gardin Lewis Instagram: @pennylewis.press Threads:@pennylewispress

From giving birth at 34 weeks to building a beauty brand inspired by her daughter, Nicole opens up about the realities of postpartum emotions, co-parenting challenges, and learning to stand strong through uncertainty. Her story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and choosing growth—even in the midst of chaos.

Through it all, Nicole reminds us of the importance of self-care, mental health, and finding a supportive community—especially for women navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship at the same time.

• Connect with Nicole Patrick
• IG: @NicolePatrick
• @SophiaNicoleCosmetics
• @TheBeautyBarAndLounge
• www.TheBeautyBarAnd Lounge.com
• Sophia Nicole Cosmetics website coming soon

In this episode, Dr. Pitts shares the sacred story behind the founding of Still Whole Wellness and the creation of her powerful Alchemist Program. As a Black woman, she opens up about navigating unique challenges, finding the answers within, and the importance of reconnecting and reframing perspectives. Together, we also dive into the profound and often misunderstood experience of the dark night of the soul, exploring its transformative power and how it can lead to deeper healing and self-discovery.

Summary:
Join us as Dr. Lori Pitts takes us on a journey through her background, shedding light on her experiences with trauma and how she turned her pain into purpose. Discover the innovative ways she helps others heal and transform their lives by integrating holistic practices that address the whole self—mind, body, spirit, and financial well-being.

Dr. Pitts’ wisdom and authenticity shine through as she delves into her personal evolution, including her journey through the dark night of the soul. She shares actionable insights for reclaiming your power, embracing the shadows, and stepping into a life of fulfillment and alignment. Be prepared to feel inspired, enlightened, and ready to embrace your own sacred journey of healing and transformation.

Get in Touch:

Dr. Lori Pitts website: www.stillwholewellness.com instagram: @still_whole_wellness

Through these experiences, she discovered that grief is not something to fix or rush through, but something to witness, honor, and gently move with. Now, Desiree supports others in navigating grief without shame or judgment—helping them release guilt, embrace authenticity, and understand that grief shows up in many forms, from death to life transitions like divorce, job loss, and identity shifts.

Her work invites us to see grief not as isolation, but as a powerful connector—one that reminds us of our humanity, our love, and our capacity to heal.

Connect with Desiree DoucetWebsite: https://www.desireedoucet.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/desiree.doucetFacebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/desireedoucetcoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireedoucet/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DesireeDoucetCoach

“What happens when life forces you to pause… and you realize you no longer recognize the person you’ve become?”

Scarlett’s story is not just about overcoming hardship—it’s about reclaiming identity, setting boundaries, and learning how to come home to yourself after everything changes.

Connect with Scarlett:

https://scarlett-trillia.com/

  - Both Sia and Antoinette discussed their personal challenges, highlighting the significance of self-love and self-care.

  - Antoinette shared family struggles, including a fallout with her cousin, and how she’s finding beauty in difficult experiences through spirituality.

2. **Setting Boundaries and Embracing Change**:

  - The conversation emphasized the importance of setting boundaries to protect personal energy and facilitate growth.

  - Antoinette spoke about releasing toxic relationships, while Sia highlighted the need for "tough love" in managing interpersonal conflicts.

3. **Personal Development**:

    - Antoinette expressed her goals of creating a caregiving space for elders and acknowledged her journey toward becoming a healer and multi-passionate mother.

4. **Emotional Processing and Self-Discovery**:

  - Both emphasized the role of emotional intelligence and mindset in navigating life’s challenges.

  - Antoinette described her approach to healing through the "Presence Process" and accepting the separation from family members as an opportunity for self-discovery.

Connect with Carissa Johnsen

IG:  ⁨@carissajohnsen⁩ 

www.linktr.ee/carissajohnsen_

In this episode, Dr. Eghosa Obaizamomwan invites us into a deeper conversation about Black identity, feminism, education, and self-knowledge—revealing how reclaiming our stories can transform not only classrooms, but entire communities.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Eghosa Obaizamomwan—Black mother scholar, veteran educator, and researcher—shares her journey from sociology to transformative education, shaped by personal loss, cultural identity, and a deep commitment to centering Black voices in academia. Drawing from Black educational studies, Black feminist thought, and intersectionality, she explores how education can move beyond systems of exclusion toward healing, humanity, and belonging. Through her work with Making Us Matter, the journal Black Educology, and her upcoming book Articulations: A Radical Mythology for Black Pedagogy, Dr. Eghosa challenges us to rethink education through a lens that honors identity, culture, and lived experience.

Connect with Dr. Eghosa

Links & Offerings: website: https://www.eghosaobaizamomwan.com/  book preorder: https://bit.ly/4rXntT5 socials: IG and threads @teach.love_  Bluesky @eghosaobaizamomwan twitter @teachlove__  current projects: https://www.eghosaobaizamomwan.com/link-eee

Connect with Sara Thomas at:

www.facebook.com/Sara.Thomas

From childhood trauma and being removed from her home, to becoming a teenage mother, losing her sight, surviving multiple brain surgeries, and still rising to become a powerful advocate for over 200 children—Shelly embodies what it means to turn adversity into purpose.

Her story is not just about survival—it’s about faith, resilience, and answering the call to serve others, even while healing yourself.

Connect with Lanika "Shelly" Williams

Socials:

TikTok- @TheBouncebackQueen 

FB- @LaNika Shelly Williams 

IG- @TheRealBouncebackQueen  

https://linktr.ee/thebouncebackqueen

Connect with KendallWebsite: https://renovatedlives.my.canva.site/renovateher- Instagram:‍

IG @Kaleena_Randall‍

IG @RisingThrivalist

IG @the_elevatedexchange_

• Ariela shared her transformation into an energy medicine woman and intuitive guide.

• Her journey began with childhood trauma, a deep connection to nature, and a spiritual awakening through Kabbalah.

Healing Through the Elements

• Ariela guides women to reconnect with their bodies and emotions using the elements: earth, water, air, fire.

• She spoke about leaving L.A., planning visits to Disneyland and Italy, and her dream to move to Israel with her family.

Past Wounds, Present Wisdom

• From her parents’ divorce to health issues and sexual trauma, Ariela’s past shaped her deep need for community and healing.

• Her children became a source of connection and grounding.

A Spiritual Awakening

• Inspired by her mother’s bat mitzvah, Ariela explored Judaism and broader spiritual practices to find belonging.

• Her journey reflects a deep commitment to inner truth and divine connection.

Authenticity & Conscious Choices

• Jennifer and Ariela agreed: growth doesn’t always require pain.

• They highlighted the beauty of being vulnerable, authentic, and “perfectly imperfect.”

Lessons from Israel

• Ariela’s move to Israel brought spiritual alignment—but also real struggles, like her children facing bullying and learning challenges.

• The family eventually returned to Colorado, prioritizing well-being over staying the course.

Parenting with Faith

• Ariela spoke on parenting as a sacred path shaped by family, spirit, and community.

• She reminded us: we are never truly alone on our spiritual path.

  
  

  Connect with Ariela at :

  www.wildflowermystic.com

  IG: @wildflower_mystic

  
  

Erika also shares how she teaches her daughter self-advocacy, the vision-boarding that birthed The Balanced Boss Mom podcast, and why mothers must demand humane, informed care. Jennifer and Erika unpack the realities of medical systems, the importance of doulas, trusting your intuition, and advocating for yourself even when the system fails you.This conversation is raw, eye-opening, and deeply empowering—reminding mothers everywhere that your voice is your protection, and your story is your power.

To connect with Erika:

Website/Offering: https://balancedbossmompodcast.com

After struggling with PMS symptoms and burnout, Amy discovered that the solution wasn’t doing more—it was learning to listen. By adjusting her nutrition, exercise, and daily habits to match the phases of her cycle, she experienced profound improvements in her mood, energy, and physical health.

Now, Amy helps women reconnect with their bodies, understand their hormonal rhythms, and make small, sustainable shifts that lead to lasting transformation. This episode is a reminder that your body is not working against you—it’s guiding you.

Connect with Amy Dave

Free Guide Live a Life Without PMS: https://subscribepage.io/LifewithoutPMSWebsite: https://thewealthofwellness.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthofwellnessllcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthofwellnessllc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCffJG3_0TXTbXRb4aFVo1Mw Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-incredible-mom-life/id1789854849

Colleen shares her extraordinary life journey—from growing up feeling unsafe, surviving abuse, military service, homelessness, and a devastating car accident that left her unable to walk for two years, to experiencing a spiritual awakening following a near-death experience and profound personal loss. These pivotal moments reshaped her understanding of pain, faith, and the human nervous system.

Through her work in neurospirituality, Colleen explains how the brain and spirit work together in healing, and why shame and guilt are not prerequisites for growth. She offers insight into her therapeutic approach—helping clients reframe deeply held beliefs, plant positive affirmations through repetition, and reconnect with purpose without forcing healing or bypassing emotion.

Colleen also speaks to the power of surrender, trusting God, and allowing feelings to move naturally rather than resisting them. Her story is a reminder that adversity can become initiation—and that every challenge holds the potential to raise not only our own frequency, but that of humanity as a whole.

This episode is an invitation to see your experiences differently, honor your nervous system, and remember that healing can be both grounded and sacred.

Connect with Colleen Gigante:

Gmail- cg2020therapy@gmail.com

Instagram/TT -@happiness20195

Connect with Nona-Kerry Banks:

FB: Nona-Kerry & Friends IG: @Nona-kerryandfriends 

X: Nona-Kerry & Friends

IG: hhn_tv

https://apps.apple.com/app/id6450953115

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehhntv.android

@body.and.spirit (Instagram and Facebook)https://linktr.ee/body.and.spirit

Website: www.breathetobeyou.com

Email: amelia@breathetobeyou.com

Social media – Instagram: @breathe_to_be_you

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/?locale=en_GB

* Breathwork Healing Journey

Amelia introduced her business, *Breathe to Be You*, which originated from her personal healing journey after experiencing postpartum depression. Through studying Clarity Breathwork, she discovered the transformative power of breath to heal trauma and foster self-discovery. Her sessions guide participants in using a gentle, conscious, connected breath to access their inner healing abilities.

*Motherhood, Healing, and Connection

Amelia opened up about the challenges of motherhood, postpartum depression, and the healing process. Amelia recounted her journey of bonding with her daughter, after a difficult birth experience that triggered past traumas. Through breathwork and self-acceptance, she rebuilt her connection with her daughter. Sia, as a single mother, resonated with Amelia’s story and shared her own experiences of vulnerability, self-care, and rediscovering herself.

*Breathwork and Singing: A Powerful Connection

Amelia highlighted the natural relationship between breathwork and singing, explaining how breathwork strengthens the lungs and body, serving as a warm-up for vocal expression. She demonstrated techniques like circular breathing, which Sia found deeply relaxing. Amelia also shared her plans to train with *Singing Mamas*, a group focused on supporting mothers through song and addressing postpartum mental health challenges.

*Therapeutic and Transformative Benefits of Breathwork

Amelia explained that breathwork sessions often include guided meditations and allow participants to release tension, reconnect with themselves, and experience personal breakthroughs. Sia found breathwork calming and expressed interest in attending a live session in the future. Both women agreed on its potential to bring healing and unity to diverse groups.

* Personal Growth and Authenticity

The conversation explored how breathwork can help individuals align with their authentic selves by breaking free from societal conditioning. Amelia shared her own transformative journey of finding purpose and authenticity after a divorce, emphasizing how breathwork facilitates self-discovery and healing.

Connect with Ryan Krueger

website: linktr.ee/divine_alchemy_llc

IG: @divine_alchemy_llc

Queen reveals Samba’s true ancestral roots, tracing back to African and Indigenous Brazilian traditions and the Yoruba word mesimba—“to pray.” Through this lens, she describes Samba not as performance, but as embodied prayer, medicine, and a portal to ancestral remembrance.

Throughout her journey—from performer to producer to teacher—Queen has learned from elders through presence, humility, and energetic transmission. Samba became her spiritual practice: fire ceremonies, ocean rituals, skirts and headwraps, and deep communion with ancestors. These experiences shaped her path as a cultural alchemist and Griot, eventually leading her to create the Samba Queens Academy across multiple U.S. cities and her newest offering, Samba Journeys, including a five-month online course and her first in-person ancestral retreat.

Queen also reflects on how Samba prepared her for motherhood and shares her mission to preserve, honor, and pass on ancestral stories through dance, teachings, and community. She is currently working on a book chronicling her two-decade journey—from age 23 to her 20th “sambaversary.”

Part 1 closes with an invitation to continue this story in Part 2, where she and Jennifer will explore her motherhood journey within the Samba community and the deeper layers of legacy, lineage, and becoming.

Jen and Dr. Lori introduced Juicy and True as a collaborative conversation series created to hold honest, embodied dialogue around transformation, healing, relationships, wealth, and authenticity. This is not a polished or performative space. It is a grounded, human container where growth is spoken about as it is lived—messy, tender, and real.

Both women shared how their personal journeys shaped their work and emphasized the importance of learning from practitioners who are deeply embodied, passionate, and actively supported through mentors, coaches, and ongoing inner work. Their shared belief became a guiding thread throughout the conversation: transformation happens when people feel safe enough to be honest—with themselves and with others.

Jen spoke about her work through Sacred Wealth Co., focusing on nervous-system regulation, wealth consciousness, boundaries, and self-worth. She emphasized that true wealth begins in the body, where safety, rest, and self-trust are restored. Dr. Lori shared about Still Who Wellness and her 8-week Alchemist program, which integrates mind, body, spirit, wealth, and relationships, honoring transformation as a holistic and interconnected process.

The first conversation explored the theme of transformation through the symbolism of Snake to Horse—the shedding of old identities and patterns followed by embodied momentum and authenticity. Key insights included recognizing when relationships or habits no longer serve, listening to body cues and intuition, allowing endings without self-betrayal, and choosing aligned movement instead of forced action. Dr. Lori shared how subtle body signals guided her in relationships, while Jen framed shedding as sacred and necessary, not something to rush.

A powerful portion of the discussion centered on intuition, divorce, and self-respect. Dr. Lori shared her choice to act from restraint and sovereignty rather than revenge, even when deeply triggered. Jen emphasized the importance of processing emotions rather than projecting them, offering a shared truth: feelings are information—not instructions for harm.

Both women reflected on emotional release and somatic healing, sharing practices that allowed grief, anger, and fear to move through the body. Jen spoke vulnerably about grieving an old version of herself shaped by people-pleasing and over-accommodation, recognizing that feeling “low” was not regression but identity grief.

The conversation closed with reflections on the Fire Horse energy of 2026—an energy calling for boldness, authenticity, and truth. Both agreed that authenticity accelerates alignment, and anything false will struggle to survive.

Juicy and True is a living collaboration, shared across both platforms, honoring growth as it unfolds—honestly, courageously, and in real time.

Rev. Jennifer Natasia | Sacred Wealth Co. | https://www.jennifernatasia.com | info@jennifernatasia.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredwealthlegacyTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jennifer.natasia

Dr. Lori Pitts | Still Whole Wellness |https://stillwholewellness.com/Info@Stillwholewellness.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StillWholeWellness?

Originally a SoCal girl now rooted in the Pacific Northwest, Rochelle is building community through creativity, connection, and collaboration. Through her work, she teaches women how to find clients, embrace their unique superpower, and build businesses that align with their real lives—not just social media expectations.

From normalizing having a 9–5 while building your dream, to encouraging women to ask for help, hire support, and prioritize self-care, Rochelle reminds us that success doesn’t have to look one way. Her message is clear: there is room for all of us—and you are allowed to build your business in a way that honors your season.

Connect with Rochelle:

www.honorandcompany.com

Instagram: @withloverochelle

Together, this episode explores remembrance as a spiritual act of healing, reconnection, and empowerment. Hawa shares her own journey of moving beyond religious indoctrination to reclaim the wisdom of her cultural roots, and leads a beautiful libation ceremony using water as a symbol of continuity, purity, and life. This conversation is an invitation to return to what has always been sacred: honoring our lineage, healing generational disconnection, and remembering that we do not walk alone.

Connect with Hawa Jusu Johnson:IG links: @the_elevatedexchange_Monthly podcast that provokes high conscious thinking, challenge internal perspectives, and encourage personal transformationUpcoming Episode: “Boundaries are a Love Language” drops on Sunday, February 22nd@blacklovecollective_intentional date night collective that uplifts black love @exquisite.vibesoffers a variety of digital media content tailored to your unique style and brand

After a season of deep transformation, Jennifer Natasia returns to her podcast with renewed energy and intention. She speaks to the power of completion, release, and rebirth—reminding listeners that endings are simply invitations for new beginnings. With compassion and authenticity, Jennifer encourages those walking through discomfort or transition to trust their process and remember: growth often feels like shedding. She invites her audience to continue this journey with her—one rooted in honesty, softness, and empowered rebirth.

Abundance Hypnosis & Financial Alignment

In this heartfelt episode, Jennifer Natasia bridges the spiritual and the practical—showing how financial alignment begins within. As a financial professional and devoted single mother of three, she shares her mission to help others create wealth from a place of peace rather than pressure. Through a soothing 10-minute abundance hypnosis, Jennifer helps listeners realign their mindset, release tension, and open themselves to receive more—because money is energy, and alignment is the key to flow.

Meditation for Financial Purpose Alignment

Jennifer Natasia guides listeners through a grounding meditation that connects money with meaning. She invites participants to release old fears and limiting beliefs around finances, and instead, to envision a peaceful, purpose-filled, and abundant life. Whether your “why” is your family, clients, or legacy, Jennifer reminds you that financial planning is not just strategy—it’s sacred. The meditation closes with gratitude and clarity, affirming that financial alignment is a natural extension of living intentionally.

Financial Meditation & Planning Session

Rounding out the month, Jennifer Natasia leads a final guided meditation and invites her audience to take aligned action. In honor of Financial Planning Month, she offers free financial reviews for those ready to bring clarity and intention to their money goals. Listeners are encouraged to connect with her via Instagram or through her link to begin their own journey toward wealth, peace, and legacy.

Connect with me:

www.jennifernatasia.com

ig: @jennifer.natasia

Book a Financial Review: https://calendly.com/jennifernatasia

The conversation also delved into breaking societal expectations for women, encouraging vulnerability and asking for help. They emphasized asserting truth with love and power, challenging societal norms that suppress women's voices. Samia shared her personal journey of self-discovery, embracing her true self despite struggles with self-doubt.

They also explored embracing vulnerability and authenticity, with Sia encouraging Samia to share her message despite fears of judgment. Lastly, they discussed sensuality and self-acceptance, reflecting on societal discomfort with feminine energy and the freedom found in embracing one's body and presence.

Connect with Samia:

Instagram: @relationship.alchemyc

Facebook: Relationship Alchemy with Samia

From navigating mental health and breaking generational cycles to redefining boundaries and self-care, Lyrical shares how poetry became both her refuge and her revolution. Her journey reminds us that healing isn’t always quiet—it can be loud, expressive, and unapologetically seen.

This conversation is a call to reclaim your voice, honor your well-being, and stop shrinking to make others comfortable.

Connect with Lyrical Faith: info@lyricalfaithpoetry.comInstagram: @LyricalFaithPoetry | Facebook: Lyrical Faith PoetryCheck out my BLACK POEM: https://youtu.be/hIazeB6mBto?si=Gd3ArlZueMxP8quF

Janet's journey highlights themes of transformation, healing, and self-discovery. She shared her personal story of leaving a 35-year career, after the end of 25 year marriage (30 years together), navigating life changes, and finding profound meaning in an Ironwood Tree in Hawaii—a symbol from a dream that guided her through a process of letting go and renewal. Her 5-day vision quest and interactions with the tree reflected the hard but necessary work of personal growth. Through Kundalini Yoga, Janet found tools to confront her fears, heal from trauma, and embrace her sensitivity as a gift. She emphasized the importance of practices like chanting, writing, and self-reflection in acknowledging and accepting emotions. Her insights explored the complexity of feelings and the significance of facing life challenges as opportunities for growth. Janet also shared how she built a healing sanctuary, Rose Hip 26, where she helps others in their journeys. She and Jennifer discussed storytelling's transformative power, the value of community, and the importance of honoring one's healing process. The conversation inspired ideas for future retreats to support light workers in their mission to heal humanity.

Connect with Janet:

Rosehip26.com for earth-love and healingAn Air bnb, energy medicine, and kundalini yoga offering

Read, Write & Release Workshop

Learn about my memoir - Field Notes on Letting Go

Connect with Kimberly:

TikTok: @newcreation1989 is my TikTok.

Instagram & FB: @Kimmiedeskins