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SheRonda Berry is a Registered Nurse turned Holistic Health and Wellness Coach. She is the host of the All Things Cultivated podcast, where she helps listeners cultivate a Christ-centered life of health, wealth, and wholeness.
Summary:
In this episode, Coach NuBerry explores cultivating joy during the holiday season and beating the holiday blues. She acknowledges triggers that can cause stress and sadness during this time. She also emphasizes the importance of being fully present and addresses the power of embracing and expressing emotions. She encourages listeners to let go of perfectionism focusing on quality over quantity. Lastly, she provides practical tips for avoiding the holiday blues, i.e., creating new traditions, practicing gratitude, and connecting with loved ones virtually.
Key Takeaways:
- Financial stress during the holidays can be alleviated by creating a budget and sticking to it.
- Loneliness can be combated by taking a break from social media and volunteering to help others.
- Permitting yourself to feel is crucial during the holiday season, but it's important to pursue joy and happiness actively.
- Letting go of perfectionism and embracing imperfections can create a more joyful holiday experience.
- Quality time and meaningful conversations with loved ones can help combat the holiday blues.
- Virtual celebrations and connecting with distant loved ones can create a sense of connection and joy during the holidays.
Quotes:
- "The holidays aren't always the picture-perfect postcard. It's okay not to be okay during this time." - Coach NuBerry
- "Permitting ourselves to feel is a gift we often forget. It's crucial during the holidays to embrace the full spectrum of emotions." - Coach NuBerry
- "Letting go of perfectionism casts a shadow over your joy during the holidays. Embrace imperfections and focus on quality over quantity." - Coach NuBerry
- "Practicing gratitude is particularly poignant during the holidays. It can rewire the brain for happiness and counteract the holiday blues." - Coach NuBerry
Chapters:
0:00:00 | Introduction to the podcast and topic of cultivating joy during the holidays
0:02:29 | Unpacking the triggers of holiday blues: financial stress and loneliness
0:04:33 | Tips for managing financial stress: create a budget, stick to it
0:07:26 | Tips for managing loneliness: take a break from social media, volunteer
0:12:30 | Give yourself permission to feel, but actively pursue joy
0:13:44 | Let go of perfectionism during the holidays
0:15:26 | Embracing imperfections and changing holiday traditions
0:17:38 | Creating new traditions and being present in the moment
0:20:43 | Gratitude rewires the brain for happiness and counters holiday blues
0:24:08 | Quality time and meaningful conversations during the holidays
0:26:14 | Virtual celebrations and creative ideas for connecting with loved ones
0:29:50 | Tips and advice for dealing with holiday blues
0:30:23 | Cultivating joy in small meaningful moments
0:31:07 | Closing remarks and contact information
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SheRonda Berry (A.K.A. Coach NuBerry) is a Registered Nurse turned holistic health and wellness coach. She is also the host of the All Things Cultivated Podcast (formerly known as The Cultivated Vegan Podcast), where she helps individuals cultivate a Christ-centered life of health, wealth, and wholeness.
Summary:
In this episode, Coach NuBerry discusses the topic of ending toxic relationships and reclaiming one's life. She shares personal experiences and provides insights into the traits associated with toxic relationships. Coach emphasizes the importance of recognizing red flags, such as isolation, jealousy, and manipulation. She also highlights the emotional, mental, physical, and financial impacts of toxic relationships. Coach offers practical steps for leaving a toxic relationship, including prioritizing safety, building a support network, seeking legal advice creating an exit plan, blocking communication, and seeking counseling. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-empowerment and rebuilding after a toxic relationship.
Key Takeaways:
- Isolation, jealousy, and manipulation are common traits associated with toxic relationships.
- Toxic relationships can have severe consequences on emotional, mental, physical, and financial health.
- Leaving a toxic relationship requires prioritizing safety, building a support network, seeking legal advice, creating an exit plan, blocking communication, and seeking counseling.
- Reclaiming one's life after a toxic relationship involves self-empowerment, setting healthy boundaries, rebuilding relationships, and finding joy and fulfillment in activities that do not involve others.
Quotes:
- "Closure is nice, but it's not necessary. Block all communication with a toxic person, at least temporarily."
- "The best way to get over a man is not to get under a new one."
- "Reclaiming your life after a toxic relationship is an ongoing process. It's not going to happen overnight."
Chapters:0:00:01 | Introduction to the podcast and topic of toxic relationships
0:03:55 | Traits associated with toxic relationships, starting with isolation
0:06:04 | Importance of self-accountability in toxic relationships
0:10:13 | Jealousy and controlling behavior as signs of toxic relationships
0:11:26 | Example of jealousy and control in a romantic relationship
0:13:01 | Coach NuBerry discusses manipulative behavior in relationships.
0:13:26 | Examples of gaslighting and manipulation
0:18:06 | Toxic relationships can lead to low self-esteem and mental health issues.
0:19:13 | Toxic relationships can hinder personal success and cause jealousy.
0:20:58 | Emotional and mental health can be negatively impacted by toxic relationships.
0:22:15 | Toxic relationships can also have financial consequences.
0:23:48 | Coach NuBerry discusses the lack of financial
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SheRonda Berry is a registered nurse turned holistic health and wellness coach. She is the host of the All Things Cultivated podcast, where she helps listeners cultivate a Christ-centered life of health, wealth, and wholeness.
Summary:
In this episode of the All Things Cultivated podcast, SheRonda Berry explores the holistic approach to mental wellness. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing the mind, body, and spirit in order to achieve optimal mental well-being. She discusses the power of meditating on God's word and how it can provide emotional resilience, renew the mind, and deepen spiritual connection. She also shares strategies for effective stress management, including deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and time management/self-care strategies. She concludes by highlighting the importance of cultivating emotional resilience and embracing life's ups and downs with grace.
Key Takeaways:
- The holistic approach to mental wellness involves nurturing the mind, body, and spirit.
- Meditating on God's word can provide emotional resilience, renew the mind, and deepen spiritual connection.
- Strategies for effective stress management include deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and time management/self-care strategies.
- Cultivating emotional resilience involves reframing negative thoughts, learning from challenges, and seeking support when needed.
- Embracing life's ups and downs with grace is essential for maintaining mental well-being.
Quotes:
- "Meditating on God's word is a potent tool that can offer both spiritual and psychological benefit."
- "Stress management isn't just about coping with stress, it's about adopting a lifestyle that reduces stress in the long run."
- "Emotional resilience involves acknowledging and accepting difficult emotions while managing the strength to move forward."
- "Learning from challenges and seeking support are key strategies for building emotional resilience."
- "Embrace life's ups and downs with grace while also learning from them."
Chapters:
0:00:01 | Introduction to the All Things Cultivated podcast.
0:02:05 | Understanding the holistic approach to mental wellness.
0:03:24 | Meditating on God's word for mental well-being.
0:06:31 | Benefits of meditating on the Word of God.
0:10:35 | Deepening spiritual connection through meditating on God's word.
0:11:47 | Finding peace and serenity through meditation.
0:12:56 | Experiencing God's peace amid the storm.
0:14:09 | Resource: The Cultivated Woman devotional journal.
0:14:54 | Introduction to "The Cultivated Woman" journal and gratitude to readers
0:15:38 | Strategy for effective stress management
0:16:20 | Deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation
0:18:55 | Importance of time management and self-care for stress management
0:21:26 | Cultivating emotional resilience and bouncing back from adversity
0:22:36 | Strategies for emotional resilience: reframing negative thoughts, learning from challenges, seeking support
0:26:44 | Conclusion and reminder that well-being matters
0:27:18 | Promotion of freebie: Self-Care Checklist
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SheRonda Berry is a registered nurse turned holistic health and wellness coach. She is the host of the All Things Cultivated podcast, where she helps listeners cultivate a Christ-centered life of health, wealth, and wholeness.
Summary:
In this episode, SheRonda Berry discusses the power of self-discovery and the journey to cultivating a Christ-centered life of health, wealth, and wholeness. She shares a personal story about receiving a negative review on her podcast and how it impacted her. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, exploring mindfulness and meditation practices, engaging in new experiences and hobbies, and seeking professional guidance. Self-discovery is an ongoing journey that leads to personal empowerment and holistic wellness.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-discovery is the process of gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves, our values, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Negative reviews or opinions should not define us or affect us deeply. It is important to focus on our own growth and alignment with our core values.
- Self-reflection and journaling can help identify and manage stressors and triggers.
- Mindfulness and meditation practices can connect us with our inner selves and promote inner peace and balance.
- Engaging in new experiences, hobbies, and practices can spark interest and contribute to self-discovery.
- Seeking professional guidance, such as a wellness coach or therapist, can provide support and guidance on the self-discovery journey.
Quotes:
- "The journey of self-discovery is like peeling back the layers of an onion." - SheRonda Berry
- "The more we learn about ourselves, the more we grow." - SheRonda Berry
- "Self-discovery is the path to personal empowerment and holistic wellness." - SheRonda Berry
Chapters:0:00:01 | Introduction to the podcast and topic of self-discovery
0:01:32 | Definition of self-discovery
0:03:37 | Personal story of negative podcast review
0:07:06 | Importance of self-discovery for personal growth
0:08:50 | Self-discovery as peeling back layers of an onion
0:09:57 | Benefits of self-discovery: stress management, values alignment, resilience, spiritual connection
0:13:54 | Conclusion and emphasis on inner peace through self-discovery
0:14:26 | Importance of self-discovery and techniques for self-reflection
0:16:01 | Introduction to "The Cultivated Woman" devotional journal
0:17:26 | Tips for self-discovery: mindfulness, new experiences, seeking professional help
0:22:03 | Self-discovery is an ongoing journey of growth and change
0:23:59 | Free self-discovery assessment available for download
0:25:25 | Self-discovery leads to personal empowerment and holistic wellness
0:26:00 | Playful closing remarks and call to action
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About The Host
SheRonda Berry A.K.A. Coach NuBerry is a registered nurse turned holistic health and wellness coach, host of the 'All Things Cultivated' podcast, and the author of the Cultivated Woman Prayer Devotional Journal. SheRonda is passionate about helping women cultivate a Christ-centered life of health, wealth, and wholeness.
Summary:
In this episode of the All Things Cultivated podcast, Coach NuBerry explores cultivating a heart of generosity. She emphasizes that true generosity is not motivated by guilt or obligation, but flows from a heart that overflows with love and compassion. Coach encourages listeners to give cheerfully and to recognize that generosity is not just about monetary contributions, but also about giving time, talent, and resources for the betterment of others. She shares personal experiences and challenges listeners to reflect on how they can cultivate a heart of generosity in all aspects of their lives.
Key Takeaways:
- True generosity flows from a heart that overflows with love and compassion.
- Generosity is not just about monetary contributions, but also about giving time, talent, and resources.
- Giving with a cheerful heart blesses others and enriches our own lives.
- It's important to be led by God in our giving and obedient to His guidance.
- Generosity can take many forms, including giving compliments, lending a helping hand, and sharing our unique gifts and talents.
Quotes:
- "True generosity isn't motivated by guilt or obligation. It flows from a heart that overflows with love and compassion." - Coach NuBerry
- "Generosity isn't just about the amount given, but its intent and purpose." - Coach NuBerry
- "Giving with a cheerful heart not only blesses others, but enriches our own lives, deepens our sense of purpose and fulfillment." - Coach NuBerry
Time Stamps:
0:13:32 | Generosity is not just giving, but also receiving in abundance.
0:13:58 | Don't approach generosity as a transaction with God.
0:15:17 | Giving can bring peace, joy, contentment, and healing.
0:16:13 | Generosity should be done with a cheerful heart and obedience.
0:17:22 | Generosity can be shown through spiritual gifts and talents.
0:19:23 | Giving time, compassion, and prayers are forms of generosity.
0:20:22 | Generosity is not always about money, but about wisdom.
0:21:45 | Approach God with a selfless heart, not a self-centered one.
0:22:38 | Be obedient and trust that blessings will come in return.
0:23:41 | Take the generosity pledge and embrace various forms of giving.
0:25:18 | Heart posture and being a blessing to others
0:26:13 | Avocado massage and ending remarks
0:26:47 | Farewell and call to subscribe and share
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Summary:
In this episode of the All Things Cultivated podcast, Coach NuBerry explores the power of gratitude and contentment. She discusses the importance of finding true wealth in Godliness and contentment rather than material possessions. Coach shares her personal journey of overcoming the comparison trap and cultivating gratitude in her life. She emphasizes that happiness and contentment are choices that we can make regardless of our circumstances.
Key Takeaways:
- True wealth is found in Godliness and contentment, not material possessions.
- Gratitude acts as a pair of glasses that help us see the blessings hidden in plain sight.
- Contentment is about embracing the beauty of what's already present in our lives.
- Happiness is a choice that we can make regardless of our circumstances.
- Practicing gratitude can shift our perspective and lead to a more content and joyful life.
Quotes:
- "True wealth is not measured by the abundance of our possessions, but by our contentment in Godliness."
- "Gratitude acts like a pair of glasses that help us see through a different lens."
- "Contentment isn't about having it all. It's about embracing the beauty of what's already present."
- "Your happiness is not your spouse's responsibility. It is up to you."
- "Allow gratitude and contentment to be your trusted companion as you walk through every season of life."0:00:01 | Introduction to the podcast and topic of gratitude and contentment
Time Stamps:
0:01:29 | Description of the Cultivated Woman Prayer Devotional Journal
0:03:09 | Discussion of the foundational scripture on Godliness and contentment
0:04:21 | Reflection on seeking contentment through material means
0:04:54 | Daily prayer for cultivating gratitude and contentment
0:05:35 | Introduction to the power of gratitude and its impact
0:06:14 | Explanation of the Philippians 4:12-13 scripture on contentment
0:08:03 | Discussion on the cycle of always wanting more
0:09:06 | Importance of gratitude as an antidote to the cycle
0:11:55 | Personal journey of finding gratitude and shifting perspective
0:14:49 | Perspective shift: Finding gratitude in small things
0:16:03 | Grateful for family and memories
0:17:04 | Contentment comes from appreciating what you have
0:18:20 | Happiness is a personal choice, not someone else's responsibility
0:19:51 | Don't let others' negativity affect your happiness
0:20:23 | Promoting "The Cultivated Woman" devotional journal
0:21:40 | Free gratitude journal download available
0:22:16 | Gratitude and contentment as lifelong companions
0:22:49 | Ending with a sense of gratitude and togetherness
0:23:18 | Encouraging support, subscription, and sharing of the podcast
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SheRonda Berry (A.K.A. Coach NuBerry) is a registered nurse turned holistic health and wellness coach. She is the author of the 30-day devotional prayer journal, "The Cultivated Woman" and hosts the All Things Cultivated podcast. SheRonda helps women cultivate a Christ-centered life of health, wealth, and wholeness.
Summary:
In this episode, Coach NuBerry discusses strategies for overcoming fear. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging fear and confronting it head-on. Coach shares insights from 'day 13' of her 30-day devotional prayer journal, "The Cultivated Woman," and provides practical tips for dealing with fear. She encourages listeners to consult God, find scriptures to combat fear, and pause to listen for His direction. Coach NuBerry reminds listeners that fear is a normal emotion; however, it should not control their lives.
Key Takeaways:
- Acknowledge and confront fear to regain control.
- Consult God and find scriptures to combat fear.
- Pause and listen for God's direction.
- Discipline yourself to follow God's commands.
- Fear is a normal emotion but should not control your life.
Quotes:
- "Fear is that unwelcome, unwanted guest who barges in uninvited, overstays its welcome, and refuses to leave."
- "By confronting fear and naming it, we strip it of its power."
- "Fear can be paralyzing, preventing us from realizing our full potential and purpose."
- "Love is the opposite of fear, not faith."
- "You are not alone. Reach out to God for assistance."
- "Mature your spiritual discernment and listen for God's direction."
- "Fear is just a big old liar. Pursue God and face fear head-on."
- "Discipline yourself to follow God's commands and take gradual steps."
- "Fear is a normal emotion, but it should not control your life."
Time Stamps:0:00:01 | Introduction to the podcast and topic of fear
0:01:24 | Strategies for overcoming fear
0:02:07 | Introduction to the Cultivated Woman Journal
0:03:29 | The importance of love in overcoming fear
0:04:29 | Prayer for overcoming fear
0:05:26 | Acknowledging and confronting fear
0:06:26 | Don't dwell in fear or rely on being a superhero
0:08:29 | Seek God's assistance and find scriptures on fear
0:10:26 | Pause and listen for God's direction
0:12:48 | Importance of listening to God and taking steps in faith
0:13:24 | Contrasting faith in familiar situations vs. unknown situations
0:14:30 | Developing spiritual discernment through spending time with God
0:14:59 | Differentiating between God's voice and personal thoughts through the Word
0:15:26 | Embracing fear as an opportunity for growth
0:16:30 | Overcoming fear and recognizing it as a liar
0:17:34 | Recap of steps to deal with fear: acknowledge, seek God, find scriptures
0:18:41 | Importance of meditating on scriptures and reflecting on God's message
0:19:13 | Making time for spiritual growth instead of distractions
0:20:21 | Disciplining oneself to follow God's instructions
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About the Host:
SheRonda Berry (Coach NuBerry) is a registered nurse turned holistic health and wellness coach. She is the host of the All Things Cultivated podcast (formerly known as The Cultivated Vegan podcast) and the author of the newly released 30-day women's devotional prayer journal named, "The Cultivated Woman."
Summary:
In this episode of the All Things Cultivated podcast, Coach NuBerry announces the recent changes to the podcast and apologizes for promoting New Age beliefs in the past. She explains that the podcast will now cover all things cultivated, focusing on mind, body, and spirit. Coach NuBerry shares her excitement at recently becoming a published author and encourages listeners to check out her new devotional journal, "The Cultivated Woman."
Key Takeaways:
- The podcast has changed its name from Cultivated Vegan to All Things Cultivated to better reflect its content.
- Coach NuBerry no longer identifies as vegan but follows a plant-based lifestyle for health reasons.
- She apologizes for promoting New Age beliefs in the past and emphasizes the importance of speaking God's truth.
- She has published a 30-day devotional journal called "The Cultivated Woman" and encourages listeners to check it out.
Quotes:
- "I apologize for trying to offer you something in the name of God that was not inspired by Him."
- "Speaking God's truth is not profitable at all times, but what does it profit a man if he gains the world and loses his soul?"
- "I'm not just back, I'm better. I'm not just better, I'm blessed."
- "The Cultivated Woman: 30 Days. A 30-day journal designed to empower, inspire, and guide you toward a life filled with purpose, joy, and fearless living."
Timestamp Summary:
0:00:01 | Introduction to the All Things Cultivated podcast.
0:01:19 | Explanation for the name change from Cultivated Vegan to All Things Cultivated.
0:04:11 | Explanation of the shift from identifying as vegan to plant-based.
0:08:00 | Discussion of the reasons for the hiatus and the desire for income over impact.
0:10:12 | Apology for promoting New Age beliefs and not consulting God.
0:12:19 | Renewed focus on serving women and fostering healthy relationships.
0:13:28 | Announcement of new episodes dropping every Wednesday.
0:14:13 | Announcement of becoming a published author of a devotional journal.
0:15:23 | Inspiration behind writing the journal.
0:16:05 | Where journal can be purchased.
0:18:09 | Subscribe, share, leave 5-star review, follow on social media.
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We are familiar with the idea of detoxing as many of our favorite celebrities, at some point, have promoted at least one popular detox tea. While detoxing has its benefits i.e. waste removal, toxin removal, and weight loss, overall detoxing allows your body system to operate at its maximum potential.
Have you considered that you may not be operating at your maximum potential because you need to detox your friend circle? Today's episode discusses 4 Types of characters you need to remove from your life.
"You are an average of the 5 people you spend the most time with." Jim Rohn
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One of the greatest rewards in life is to live with fulfillment and in content. Often we look outward for this feeling, either by seeking it from relationships or in our careers. However, we often end up falling short as true and lasting contentment must come from within.
By looking inward and taking a self-evaluation, we can often find everything we need to cultivate happiness. In today's episode, I discuss 7 practical strategies that can be implemented to assist you with discovering your purpose.
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In today's episode, I am continuing last week's conversation on the topic of "Purpose." Last week I discussed how my fears and insecurities almost led to me ghosting or abandoning my own purpose.
I realize that not everyone is aware of their purpose. Some may not even care to discover it or they may not realize there are benefits to living in it. After, listening today, I pray that you will be inspired to seek the creator for your reason for being...your meaning of life, your contributions to this world.
Today I discuss, "The Benefits of Discovering and Living In Your Purpose".
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We all have been created on purpose with purpose and there was no mistake made by our creator, during this process. We all have been endowed with gifts and talents that can be fashioned into passions that can ultimately lead us to our purpose.
For those still struggling to find their purpose, this concept may seem overwhelming; however, for those who have laid claim to our purpose, the journey can be just as arduous.
In this week's episode, I am being quite transparent about my disappearance from social media over the last 2 months and how, despite knowing my purpose, nearly gave up on it all. I discuss how I let feelings of inadequacy and insecurities play a major part in me ghosting my purpose.
Now, more than ever, I rely on the power of my tongue. I am careful and intentional about the words that I speak. I encourage you to speak life over your situation. Speak life over your circumstance. In order to assist you, I have a free gift.
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In today's episode, I am speaking with return guest Alexis Lett. A native of
Sacramento, CA, Alexis has spent most of her life in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She is a Christian, mother, and Social Worker carrying an LCSW-A (Provisionally licensed Clinical Social Worker). Alexis recently left the public sector after 7 1/2 years where she will now be working as a therapist. Many refer to Alexis as "The Social Work or Resource Plug" as she uses the obtained resource knowledge during her tenure in public service to help my community. She aspires to inspire those that do not see the possibilities of better by being the example that "through Christ ALL things are possible". I enjoy public speaking for women and community events, mentoring, singing, and using small encounters to have lifelong impacts on the lives of others.
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In today's podcast, I am speaking with Dr. Kristi Andrew.
Dr. Kristi Andrew was born and raised in New Orleans, LA where she graduated from Xavier University of LA with a Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2008, after which she spent 12 additional years in the retail pharmacy industry, working under various titles from pharmacy manager to Director Of Pharmacy Operations. She is currently the owner-operator of Manna Juice Bar, an organic cold-pressed juice bar located in Mansfield TX, which is now two years old! She currently resides in the DFW area with her husband of 11 years, and two children ages 6 and 4.
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In this episode, I discuss practical steps on how to manifest the love you feel you truly deserve.
In today's episode, I talk with the founder of Cultivate Wholeness, Ted Ex Speaker, Author, and Purpose Cultivator Yah Hughes as she discusses her book "Hello Me". Yah teaches us "How to Cultivate Your Authentic Self".
" 'HELLO!' It's the most widely used expression or offering of a greeting we give one another. Coined in the 1800s, 'hello' was first used to attract attention or to express surprise and later evolved into America's standard greeting. It's the simplest yet perfect way to welcome, acknowledge, start a conversation with and embrace the person in front of you. Speaking of the person in front of you, have you looked in the mirror and said hello to the most powerful, intelligent, and daring person within...YOU?"
excerpt from "Hello Me" by Yah Hughes
Key Takeaways:
- Inner peace is true success.
- It's ok to prioritize YOU.
- You have permission to walk in authenticity.
Episode Highlights:
- [00:00] Intro
- [00:24] Welcome
- [00:59] Podcast begins
- [02:00] Yah Hughes' introduction
- [04:00] Yah's pivotal moment
- [06:31] Who is "Hello Me" for?
- [06:50] What does "Hello Me" mean?
- [10:54] Give yourself permission to pivot.
- [13:30] The importance of walking in authenticity
- [15:00] An unconventional marriage
- [17:05] How to make better decisions
- [21:40] Become the person you were meant to be.
- [22:05] How to find you.
- [23:44] Bloom into your authentic self
- [24:45] Exercise of reflection.
- [26:55] Learn to date yourself
- [28:48] Don't be afraid to ask why
- [34:45] The dangers of a stifled voice
- [39:30] How to contact Yah
- [40:22] The wheel of curiosity questions
- [44:09] Prayer
- [48:15] Outro
Quotes:
- "When you're authentic to you and you remove the pressures of society...you won't go around in life doing things that don't bring you joy." [15:53]
- "We've never sat long enough (with ourselves) to have that honest conversation." [8:41]
- "We are good at discovering everything about everyone except ourselves." [25:30]
Resources mentioned:
"Hello Me" by Yah Hughes
Connect With Yah:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YahHughes8
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahhughes/
website: cultivatewholeness.org
email: yah@cultivatewholeness.org
Connect With Me:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCultivatedVegan
Instagram: https://www/instagram.com/thecultivatedvegan/
website: thecultivatedvegan.com
website: nuberryhealth.com
email: sberry@thecultivatedvegan.com
Work With Me:
Bloom Group Coaching: bit.ly/getreadytobloom
In today's episode I talk with friend and fellow TCA alumni Chatney White, about her new book: "Delayed But Not Denied". Chatney shares with us strategies on how to remain diligent through setbacks and disappointments.
In today's episode, I discuss 5 culprits that may be hindering you from achieving your 2022 New Year Resolution.
In today's episode, I discuss 5 practical strategies that can be implemented to assist you in avoiding losing precious and valuable time.
In today's episode, I discuss the infamous four-letter "F" word: FEAR!! Have you found yourself paralyzed by it...left dazed and confused? If so, listen as I discuss the 3 strategies that I've implemented that has helped go from hiding in life to thriving.
Into everyone's life, some rain must fall; however, what happens when your April showers cannot produce May flowers because life's tsunamis have destroyed everything in its past?
In this episode, I discuss 5 practical steps that can be implemented into your daily life that will show you "How To PRESS past adversity".
JAMES 1: 2-4
"As Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kind, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
Key Takeaways:
- Adversity often precedes greatness.
- True warriors avoid conflict but are always prepared for war.
- Brave men rejoice in adversity.
Episode Highlights:
- [00:00] Intro
- [00:21] Welcome
- [02:50] Podcast begins
- [03:45] Life is unpredictable
- [04:49] Do not compare your adversity to anyone else's.
- [04:04] Water as a proven strategy to facilitate weight loss
- [06:02] Stay prayed up.
- [07:31] Be mentally prepared and have a positive mindset.
- [09:49] Bloom commercial
- [10:50] Revisit your past wins
- [13:18] View adversity as a challenge.
- [24:13] Believe in your capabilities.
- [25:22] Adopt a warrior mentality.
- [25:36] A warrior's greatest glory is not in never failing but it's in the rising every time we fall.
- [25:57] True warriors seek peace.
- [27:39] Every warrior must learn to endure and overcome adversities
- [28:41] Recap
- [29:47] Prayer
- [30:48] Outro
Quotes:
- "The only certainty in life is that life is uncertain."
- "When there is a calling, purpose or assignment on your life, there is going to be adversity"
Resources:
"Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Veganism" eBook
Work With Me:
bit.ly/getreadytobloom
Connect:
Find The Cultivated Vegan on:
thecultivatedvegan.com
Instagram: @thecultivatedvegan
Facebook: @thecultivatedvegan
In this episode, I talk with high-performance coach and trainer Carla R. Cannon. She discusses how she has successfully maneuvered life after negative labels placed on her during childhood.
A toxic relationship is one that makes you feel unsupported, misunderstood, demeaned, or attacked. On a basic level, any relationship that makes you feel worse rather than better can become toxic over time. These relationships are unhealthy physically and mentally to not only those in it but to those close to it.
Relationships should be reciprocal. You should be able to receive the love, affection, and support that is given. If this is not being done, reevaluate.
1 Corinthians 13: 4-8
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.“
Key Takeaways:
- It's Imperative to know God as a father.
- Love does not hurt.
- Trust in God's love for you.
- God convicts. He does not condemn.
Episode Highlights:
- [00:00] Intro
- [00:20] Welcome
- [00:55] Podcast begins
- [01:15] Alexis's bio
- [03:00] Alexis desire to help others
- [04:40] Alexis's Story
- [06:35] How can a toxic relationship start
- [08:55] Alexis hears the voice of God
- [16:00] Raising children in a toxic home
- [17:25] Defining your own idea of success
- [22:21] The bondage of guilt and shame
- [24:10] Forgiving yourself
- [25:45] Holding yourself accountable
- [26:45] Do not project past anger to future relationships
- [30:00] Trusting that God wants what's best for you
- [31:00] We all have value
- [33:20] Rapid Fire Questions
- [35:18]Prayer
- [38:53] Outro/Thanks
Quotes:
- "We all have value".
- "Once I started looking at God as a father, I stopped looking at a man to fill what my natural father could not."
Resources Mentioned:
"Victory in Spiritual Warfare" by Tony Evans
Connect with Alexis:
Facebook @Alexis Lett
Instagram @Abowthisbusiness
Resources offered by The Cultivated Vegan:
"Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Veganism" eBook
Life After a Breakup: How to Find the Inner Strength to Move Forward
Connect:
Find| The Cultivated Vegan on:
thecultivatedvegan.com
Instagram: @thecultivatedvegan
Facebook: @thecultivatedvegan
Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, social status, or religious affiliation, we all have one thing in common: we will experience loss. Whether it be a spouse, parent, distant relative, or close friend, we will all have to say goodbye to someone we love at some point in our life. The loss of an individual does not have as much of an effect on our lives as does our response to the loss. Can we continue life after this tragedy or will our lives die with them?
In this episode, I speak with friend and fellow flame sister Lakishama Lewis as she discusses how she navigates life after the loss of her one and only son, Keelien.
PSALM 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Key Takeaways:
- God will provide peace through all storms
- God instructs us to forgive
- Move forward not move on
- Focus of Self-Care
- Find a support system
- Consider professional grief counseling
Episode Highlights
- [00:00] Intro
- [00:23] Welcome
- [00:59] Podcast begins
- [01:30]Lakishama's bio
- [03:00] Moment of Gratitude
- [03:25] Lakishama's Story
- [06:50] Lakishama's Loss
- [08:00] News of her son's death
- [20:35] The Arrest
- [23:00] Lakishama's "God Why?" moment
- [25:15] God instructs us to forgive
- [26:10] The 5 Stages of Grief
- [31:15] The difference between moving on and moving forward
- [33:00] The danger of remaining in the past
- [34:30] Discovering your new self
- [37:45] 3 Strategies to Implement after experiencing a loss
- [41:10] How to support someone who is grieving
- [51:20] Rapid Fire Questions
- [54:08]Prayer
- [55:45] Outro
Quotes:
- "Family doesn't always have to mean blood [related]".
- "Trust your gut when it comes to your grieving [process]."
Disclaimer: The individual accused of murdering Lakishama's son has been charged but not convicted and is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All accusations mentioned in this podcast episode are alleged, not proven to be factual, and is intended as entertainment purposely only.
Resources Mentioned:
"All Good Things" by Joel Osteen
"You'll Get Through This" by Max Lucado
Connect with Lakishama:
Facebook @Lakisha Lewis
Resources offered by The Cultivated Vegan:
"Everything You Every Wanted To Know About Veganism" eBook
Connect:
Find| The Cultivated Vegan on:
thecultivatedvegan.com
Instagram: @thecultivatedvegan
Facebook: @thecultivatedvegan
Season 2: Episode 9
How To Develop Self-Discipline
Solo Episode|SheRonda B.
In today’s episode, I define discipline and explain why it is a necessity along your journey to health and wellness. You will learn 4 strategies on how to implement self-discipline daily.
Key Takeaways:
· Just because we fail at something, doesn’t mean we should give up.
· Life is challenging and change is difficult, but we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength.
· Excuses are monuments of nothingness that build bridges to nowhere and are the tools that the incompetent use.
Episode Highlights:
· [00:00] Intro
· [00:23] Welcome
· [01:00] Episode begins
· [05:09] Excuses…monuments of nothingness
· [06:44] 2 Timothy 1:7
· [08:00] What is discipline
· [09:22] Discipline as a mental muscle
· [10:20] Running from difficult things weakens your self-discipline
· [12:21] The More I do things, the better I get at them
· [17:11] Competence produces confidence
· [19:50] Choose progress over perfection
· [20:20] Momentum will work in your favor
· [22:00] Conclusion/Recap
· [23:48] “Keep Going”
· [24:40] Outro
Quotes:
o “God has given us self-discipline which is imperative during your journey to health and wellness.”
o “Even small steps lead to success if you make enough of them.”
o “Do not despise small beginnings.”
Resources Mentioned:
· “Keep Going” a poem by Edgar Guest
Where to find SheRonda:
https://the cultivatedvegan.com
Instagram: @thecultivatedvegan
Facebook: @thecultivatedvegan
SheRonda’s Book:
“Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Veganism”
Connect:
“The Beautiful You” 5 Day Self-Esteem Challenge (Free download)
Season 2: Episode 8
10 Ways To Get More Antioxidants Into Your Diet
Solo Episode|SheRonda B.
By now, everyone has realized the importance of a healthy immune system. In this episode, I discuss 10 ways to boost your immune system by adding antioxidants into your diet.
Key Takeaways:
- Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against free radicals.
- A diet high in antioxidants may decrease your risk of several diseases.
- Red delicious apples, Gala apples, and Granny Smith are all high in antioxidants.
Episode Highlights:
- [00:00] Intro
- [00:23] Welcome
- [00:55] Episode begins
- [01:15] Benefits of antioxidants
- [06:45] Suggested daily recommendation
- [07:00] What is an antioxidant
- [07:10] What are free radicals
- [09:00] How are we exposed to free radicals
- [10:45] Sources of supplemental antioxidants
- [12:50] How to include antioxidants in your breakfast
- [13:51] How to include antioxidants into your snacks
- [14:30] How to include antioxidants into your lunch/dinner
- [17:00] How to include antioxidants into your desserts
- [17:40] How to include antioxidants into your beverages
- [18:35] Think outside the box
- [20:06] Over cooking vegetables destroys antioxidants
- [21:40] Container gardening
- [23:28] Take your diet on vacation
- [24:32] Learn to cook
- [25:15] Conclusion
- [26:57] Prayer
- [28:03] Outro
Quotes:
- “Do not wait for something to happens before you become cognizant about your health.”
- “Do not wait for a bad diagnosis...do not wait for a bad prognosis before you start deciding I have to change.”
Resources Mentioned:
- N/a
Where to find SheRonda:
https://the cultivatedvegan.com
Instagram: @thecultivatedvegan
Facebook: @thecultivatedvegan
SheRonda’s Book:
“Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Veganism”
Connect:
“The Beautiful You” 5 Day Self-Esteem Challenge (Free download)
Today on the podcast, I discuss 10 Small Steps you can include into your lifestyle TODAY to improve your health.
The term "healthy" is floating around the internet in abundance these days. This has many fitness, nutrition, and health and wellness gurus touting their "expertise" in this area. Whether it is the promise of losing weight without dieting or losing weight without exercise, everyone has a solution to our weight loss dilemma. But what if I told you I had a scientifically proven, inexpensive, and simple strategy to facilitate weight loss... One that does not require a meal plan, special diet, or tons of exercise...one that is simple enough, it does not require a personal trainer, coach, or mentor. What is this secret? W.A.T.E.R
In this episode, I discuss how vital and essential water is to the human body and how it can help to facilitate weight loss; however, I also discuss how vital and important God's living water is to the spiritual body. If you find yourself in a perpetual state of thirst... unfulfillment...or a constant state of emptiness, this is the episode for you.
PSALM 42
"As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul longs after You, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, the living God."
Key Takeaways:
- Water is essential for proper kidney function.
- Water to facilitate weight loss.
- How water hydrates skin.
- How water lubricates the joints
- Why the living water of God is essential to our spiritual bodies
- How the living water of God can quench or spiritual thirst.
- The Dangers of using carnal things to fulfill a spiritual need.
Episode Highlights:
- [00:00] Intro
- [00:27] Welcome
- [01:05] Podcast begins
- [01:58] Why diets fail
- [02:50] Why carbohydrates are necessary
- [04:04] Water as a proven strategy to facilitate weight loss
- [04:45] Why you should be drinking water
- [08:05] Water is essential for kidney function
- [09:32] Water hydrates the skin
- [10:00] Water lubricates joints
- [11:10] Water facilitate oxygen circulation
- [12:52] The danger of artificially sweetened beverages
- [13:32] Water increase calorie burning
- [14:28] Water as an appetite suppressant
- [16:10] Spiritual thirst
- [17:40] Matthew 5:6... a thirst for righteousness
- [18:14] John 6:35... trying to prove God doesn't exist
- [19:05] 1 Corinthians 10:4...God as the living water
- [19:50] Psalm 42... My soul thirst for the living God
- [22:16] Conclusion
- [23:12] Prayer
- [24:30] Outro
Quotes:
- "There is nothing else that can fulfill this void, this need to say." (But the living water of God)[20:48]
- "Our spiritual bodies need living water." [21:23]
Resources:
"Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Veganism" eBook
Connect:
Find The Cultivated Vegan
at thecultivatedvegan.com
On Instagram: @thecultivatedvegan
On Facebook: @thecultivatedvegan
In this episode, I discuss the dangers of the fake it 'til you make it culture and how to avoid living a life that's for display purposes only.
Season 2: Episode 4 Healing Yourself With a Plant-Based LifeStyle
w/Olivier Mankondo
In today’s episode, I speak with Olivier Mankondo, speaker, author, and weight-loss Coach who has lived a plant-based lifestyle since 2016. Olivier is passionate about educating people on complete wellness and how a plant-based lifestyle can offer optimal health. Olivier has successfully lost 77 pounds and reversed several chronic illnesses in his own health.
Key Takeaways:
How living a plant-based lifestyle can help you to achieve optimal health.
· The importance of curing the root cause of chronic illness as opposed to masking the symptoms of the disease.
· How the body is capable of healing itself.
Episode Highlights:
· [00:00] Intro
· [00:27] Welcome
· [01:45] Interview begins
· [02:04] Olivier’s place of gratitude
· [03:10] Olivier’s health journey
· [06:15] Was meat designed for the human body
· [07:10] The plant-based lifestyle, is it extreme
· [08:15] The dangers of masking symptoms of chronic diseases
· [08:45] Addressing the root cause of chronic diseases
· [10:00] What causes High Blood Pressure
· [10:14] How to heal the body with food
· [12:05] How does Diabetes work in the body
· [13:27] How to reverse insulin resistance
· [15:35] How eating living foods impact our body
· [17:07) Bowel transit time
· [19:28] The effects of negative emotions on the human body
· [23:18] Intermittent Fasting
· [24:53] The dangers of processed foods
· [26:30] How Olivier maintains a 77-pound weight loss
· [28:10] 3 Tips for beginning vegans
· [33:15] One book that has impacted Olivier’s life
· [34:11] Outro
Quotes:
“Meat was not designed for the human mechanism.”
“Our bodies are electrical, and you can [only] have electricity from live foods.”
“We are not just physical bodies… we are a spiritual entity having a physical experience.”
“We also need to take care of our minds…not to entertain negative emotions such as anger, jealousy, hatred envy…”
Resources Mentioned:
· Indian Guru: Sadhguru (YouTube)
· Book suggestion: “Timeless Secret of Health and Rejuvenation” by Andreas Moritz
Where to find Olivier:
https://Oliviermankondo.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/OLIVIERMANKONDO
Olivier’s Book:
“The Plant-Based Nutrition” How It’s Going To Change Your Life
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1687205345/
Olivier’s 7 Tips to Lose Weight (Free download)
https://oliviermankondo.ck.page/897bb1ee43
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In today's, episode I discuss avoiding B.A.D. behavior: Blame, Avoidance, and Denial. The three obstacles will not only hinder your health journey but also your life's journey.
Remember the phrase, "If I only knew then what I know now"? Well, now you know because, in this episode, I share 3 things that I encountered after I became vegan. I'm sharing them with you to help make your transition easier.
In today's episode, I'm discussing 3 Common Mistakes New Vegans often make as well as offering tips on how to avoid them. Enjoy:)
The second part of an engaging conversation with Tyrah Hickman (Certified Nurse Practitioner) discussing the importance of mental health care for the African-American woman. We discuss the stigma associated with mental health care, the importance of counseling, and the importance of self-care. This is part one.
An engaging conversation with Tyrah Hickman (Certified Nurse Practitioner) discussing the importance of mental health care for the African-American woman. We discuss the stigma associated with mental health care, the importance of counseling, and the importance of self-care. This is part one.
Here are 5 mindset adjustments to help you CRUSH your goals, resolutions, and affirmations in 2021.
We all have an inside voice. No, I am talking about the one we lower when we're in public. I am referring to the persistent and sometimes nagging inner thoughts we experience throughout the day. Research suggests we have over 60.00 thoughts per day. What are you doing with yours? This is how I manage my inside voice.
In this episode, I am celebrating my birthday by sharing the knowledge that I've acquired during this journey called life. There have been a plethora of ups and downs, highs, and lows all of which have molded me into the woman I am today. Here are a few things that I've learned .....most of the time, the hard way.
The recent political upheaval and racial tension in our country have caused both distress and uncertainty. I've watched people (whom I considered closed friends) retweet, repost and regurgitate hurtful statements and racist rhetoric. In this episode, I speak from my heart on the issue Black Lives Matter.
On today's podcast episode we're speaking to Nalida Besson. She and her husband were featured in a "Forks Over Knives" article that highlighted their successful plant-based journey. During their journey, the two of them had a combined weight loss of greater than 400 lbs. Their fitness journey also enabled them to reverse several chronic illnesses and discontinue several prescription medications. Listening to this inspiring interview.
Question: Are you surrounded by friends or foes? Does your squad truly cheer for you? Do they really have your back? Are you celebrated or merely tolerated by those in your inner circle? In today's episode, I encouraged listeners to take an honest assessment of the people who call themselves your FRIEND.
We’re all guilty of making comparisons- to some degree. But could getting trapped in the cycle of comparisons cause you to miss out on opportunities to discover your God-given gifts and purpose?
Today, I share my own story. Hear how I found myself stuck in a tangle of comparison, desperately seeking a gift I had with me all along. Find out how I nearly ran in the opposite direction when God showed me the path I was intended to walk. Also, I break down how you can start leaning into your own unique gifts and avoid or break free from the destructive cycle of comparing yourself to others.
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:" 1 Peter 4:10
"Every good and every perfect gift is from above.... James 1:17
"A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. Romans 18:16
Key Takeaways:
- God has given each of us a gift, a talent, a natural ability.
- God's gift to you is perfectly suited and tailored for you. He does not make mistakes.
- The gift that God has given to you is sufficient opening all necessary doors.
Episode Highlights:
- [00:00] Intro
- [00:40] Welcome to episode 2
- [01:39] God has given us all a gift
- [02:06] Building a foundation of low self-esteem due to comparison.
- [03:35] Getting trapped in a vicious cycle
- [04:03] Feeling talentless
- [06:26] Chasing financial success
- [08:31] Being self-serving in searching for talent
- [09:47] Viewing your God given gift as insignificant
- [12:46] Your gift is perfectly suited for you
- [14:48] Put in the effort and walking in your calling
- [16:25] Your gifts will make room for you.
- [19:29] Outro
Quotes::
- “If you were walking in your calling, you would enjoy what you do. Even on bad days. Even on hectic days. Even during trying times...If you only accept what has been bestowed on you.” [15:59]
- “No one can be you better than you. So stop trying to be someone else.” [16:25]
- “You will not have to compromise your morals, your standards, your ethics when you're walking in your calling. Don't you bow, don't you bend and don't you break.” [17:26]
Resources Mentioned:
- Thecultivatedvegan.com
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Welcome to The Cultivated Vegan Podcast!
In any work we do often, getting started can be the trickiest part. When that work requires us to be vulnerable, despite our best intentions, we can sometimes find ourselves paralyzed by fear.
In today’s episode, I share the internal struggles I had to overcome to press publish on this episode. If you’ve ever had a dream or passion held ransom by your worries of judgment or rejection— this is the episode for you. Learn how you can accept the possibility of failure without giving into it completely.
Key Takeaways:
• An introduction to The Cultivated Vegan
• How the opinions of others, a fear of rejection and obsessing over perfection put a hold on my dreams.
• What it means when family and friends don't support your ideas.
• How to just press publish.
Episode Highlights:
• [00:00] Intro
• [00:47] Welcome to episode 1
• [05:42] Fear
• [08:10] The story and struggle to get here
• [11:29] Shrinking out of fear of the opinion of others
• [13:53] Striving for perfection and the worry of rejection
• [15:46] Feeling self - conscious
• [21:22] The fear of success
• [22:56] Can you relate?
• [24:48] Just press publish
• [25:54] Learning from failure
• [29:12] Finding support and community
• [35:17] Recap
• [35:53] Outro
Quotes:
○ “What is stopping you? What is holding you back? You know your dream. You have your vision. You know your calling. But you just won't press publish.” [07:55]
○ “At one point I was thinking, 'you know what? It's better just to sit back and have this dream and dream it because if I never pursue it, I won't know that it failed. I won't know that I was successful at it but I couldn't keep it up.” [24:15]
○ “I'm here to tell you not everybody is going to support your vision sweetie. You know why? Because it's not theirs— it's yours.” [29:12]
Resources Mentioned:
• Thecultivatedvegan.com
Connect:
Find me:
On the web at: Thecultivatedvegan.com
On Instagram: @thecultivatedvegan
On Facebook: @thecultivatedvegan