The shit we need to talk about this week: if we are not well within ourselves, how can we be well with others, especially those we care for?

I know, given all the horrific shit going on outside our doors, this is a doozy, huh? But I’ve got a good reason for asking it: Our well-being is political AND the priority. And, lately, in my work, I’ve been asked more and more: “What is Ayurveda and why do you bring it into all that you do?”

That opening question: “if we are not well within ourselves, how can we be well with others, especially those we care for?” is why.

In this episode, I keep it real as I give you a quick overview of what Ayurveda is and why it is woven into every facet of my work - whether you realize it or not!

Here are just a few reasons:

- Ayurveda helps balance internal peace and external connections, contrasting with Western society's avoidance-based health practices.

- Ayurveda's goals are: reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and balancing energy so we can be more at ease and at peace within ourselves.

We have got to be well within ourselves so we can be well with others.

This is the foundation of our liberation, community care, and social justice.

We were never meant to live in an individualistic society that makes us unwell, ignores or commodifies ancient wisdom, and extracts from the land.

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The shit we need to talk about this week: the work/life balance doesn’t exist. It’s a lie we’ve been sold (like so many others) by capitalism and white supremacy culture.

In this episode, I’m joined by my awesome friend and colleague, Rebecca Sebastian, as she unveils an important truth about the work/life balance:

We can never achieve balance because both work and life exist on the same side of a scale, with the individual on the other side.

Join us as we explore:

- What this revelation means in our current landscape.

- The impact of societal expectations and systems like capitalism and patriarchy on personal well-being.

- The importance of self-care and prioritizing oneself, especially now.

- The idea of small acts of self-kindness, such as taking a nap or enjoying a meal, to counteract societal pressures.

- The need for activists to prioritize their own well-being while working for a cause, as the cause doesn't demand self-sacrifice.

Oooooof, friends. This episode is thought-provoking, fun, and full of some good laughs! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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The shit we need to talk about this week: the collective burnout and overwhelm we’re feeling since the inauguration is real.

We have got to acknowledge and validate our personal struggles as we face the unprecedented nature of current times here in the US.

In this week’s episode, I put a spotlight on the need for self-care now more than ever and advocate for it through a different lens than we’ve discussed before: the importance of recognizing the ultra basic daily self-care you’re doing. And, I take a deep dive into the two main ways this is having a big impact:

1) The most basic of self-care practices are necessary for your survival and right now, in the hardest of days as legislation and necessary organizations get torn down right before our eyes, that is pretty much our main goal

2) Recognition of these practices and their effect on us keeps our focus where it needs to be rather than sending us into a spiral about all the ways we’re failing to show up despite our best effort.

I also guide you through a practice for reaffirming your commitment to the way you want to show up in the world, and renewing your motivation with small intentional steps forward.

Ya’ll, it is time to stop the self-criticism, give ourselves tons of credit and grace as we do our best to show up in this hellscape and move forward through the burnout in a sustainable way.

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