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Africa O.
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 With wisdom that nourishes both body and soul, your host and wellness coach, Africa O., shares how quotes have played a significant role in prioritizing her mental wellness throughout her life journey, and how they can do the same for you.Whether you’re commuting to work, taking a breather during nap time, or unwinding after a long day, our discussions will uplift, empower, and ignite your passion for living your best life.Be sure to join the https://liveafricao.com/ community to learn more. Follow Africa on Instagram @liveafricao

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode #47: Navigating Mom Guilt- Expectations & Wellness in Every Season

    Episode 47: Expectations & Wellness in Every Season On this episode of A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom, we’re unpacking expectations, especially the quiet, often unspoken ones we place on ourselves when it comes to wellness, healthy eating, and movement. Because the truth is this: what wellness looks like today may not look the same tomorrow, and that doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. It means you’re human, moving through seasons. We begin with healthy eating—not as a rigid rulebook, but as an intentional practice shaped by alignment. Alignment with your partner. Alignment with your household. Alignment with the season you’re currently living in. From emotional eating, missed meals, and forgotten veggies to the simple reality that healthy choices don’t happen by accident, this conversation centers on the need for gentleness and intention when nourishing ourselves and our families. From there, I share what this season has taught me. Lessons rooted in grace. Reminders that everything is temporary. That smoothies can be lifesavers. That frozen fruits and vegetables are not shortcuts they’re support. That simpler ingredient lists often mean less processing and more nourishment. That cooking in bulk can be an act of self-respect. And yes, that investing in quality glass food storage, different sizes, ready to serve future you can quietly change the game. We then shift into movement and expectations around exercise. Depending on the season you’re in, walking up and down the stairs or taking brief walks around your neighborhood may be all you can realistically offer your body. And that’s okay. The invitation here is acceptance, leaning into what’s possible instead of resisting it.  We close with a grounding call to action, one rooted in values, not perfection. This week, choose one habit, or add one small habit, that ties directly to what matters most to you.  Because you’re not failing, you’re adapting. This episode is guided by this grounding truth from Africa O.: “Wellness will look different according to the season you're in. Focusing on what’s sustainable and your values is all that matters.” Let that land. Let it soften you. And let it remind you that you’re doing better than you think. Episode Highlights • Aligning with your partner and family around healthy eating in real-life seasons • Reframing healthy eating with grace, simplicity, and sustainability • Practical nourishment tips: smoothies, frozen produce, bulk cooking, and minimal ingredients • Redefining movement when capacity is limited—and honoring consistency over intensity • Creative ways to stay motivated with incentives and joyful multitasking • A values-based call to action for building habits you can actually sustain You’re allowed to meet yourself where you are. This season counts. And so do you.  Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com! You can also visit me on Instagram and youtube @liveafricao Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today—it means a lot. And if you ever want to show extra love, you can always buy me a coffee. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

    20 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Episode #46: Navigating Mom Guilt - Routines That Buy You Presence and Peace

    Week 2 — Presence (Routines) Episode Title: Routines That Buy You Presence — and Peace This week on A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom, we’re exploring presence, not as something you chase, but something you protect. Presence that’s made possible by routines that hold you steady when life feels loud, fast, and demanding. We open with this grounding truth: “Wanting to be more present for my family motivated me to create routines.” Not rigid schedules. Not control. But small systems that quietly give your nervous system room to breathe. I begin by sharing a personal look at the trade-offs that shaped my routines.  Presence, I learned, often comes from intentional compromise, not sacrifice. From there, we move into the practical heart of the episode: building tiny routines that reduce overwhelm. We talk about micro-habits—small, simple actions that, over time, support bigger goals without the pressure of doing everything at once. Sleep routines that protect your energy. Creating space for hobbies without needing hours. And the reality of clingy days, even when you’ve checked every box—diaper changed, fed, entertained, needs met.  Prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish; it’s deeply responsible. You cannot care well for others if you are running on empty. We talk about why routines matter even when they don’t hold perfectly. Life shifts. Children grow. Energy changes. But when you have routines in place, you have something to return to—a reset point that lowers overwhelm and steadies the whole family. We close by tying presence back into the body. I share a gentle wellness practice you can fit into naptime or a quiet moment: a short home circuit or a quick walk paired with a favorite podcast.  Theme: Presence (Routines) Quote “Wanting to be more present for my family motivated me to create routines.” Episode Highlights • How routines create presence without rigidity • Personal reflections on Saturdays, trade-offs, and redefining connection • Building micro-habits for sleep, hobbies, and household peace • Reducing overwhelm with systems you can return to • Navigating clingy days, clutter, and intentional screen time • Why doing what works for your household matters more than outside opinions • A simple movement practice to support presence, balance, and mental clarity A reminder to carry with you: Routines don’t take your freedom. They give you back your presence. Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com! You can also visit me on Instagram and youtube @liveafricao Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today—it means a lot. And if you ever want to show extra love, you can always buy me a coffee. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

    28 min

  3. DEC 11

    Episode #45: Navigating Mom Guilt - Trusting the Tiny Human and Yourself

    Episode 45:  Trusting the Tiny Human and Yourself This month on A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom, we’re beginning a new exploration: the quiet, courageous act of trust. Trusting your instincts. Trusting the tiny human in your arms. Trusting the path, even when it bends into fog. Motherhood is full of noise: opinions, comparisons, endless “shoulds.” And yet, somewhere beneath it all, your inner voice still whispers its knowing. Today’s episode is an invitation to turn toward that voice and let it lead you back home. We open with this grounding reflection: “Motherhood teaches you to trust yourself in the middle of uncertainty, to unlearn perfection and make peace with what you know and what you’re still figuring out.” Similar to a soft lantern in the dark… because none of us begin motherhood already knowing; we learn by doing, by fumbling, by loving. I start by sharing a piece of my own story, those early days when trust felt slippery. The breastfeeding doubts that tightened my chest. The swirl of late-night chores and invisible labor tucked into the shadows.All of it layered on top of sleep debt that made the world tilt a little sideways. These seasons stretch you thin and tender… and also teach you what you’re made of. From there, we wade into the practical worries that often steal a mother’s peace, child development questions that echo louder at 2 a.m. Speech delays? Too much screen time? Are they walking “on time”? Are you doing enough? We sift through what’s typical, what deserves attention, and how to filter advice in a world that loves to shout but rarely pauses to understand.  Then we step into wellness… the part of the journey where trust meets embodiment. I share a simple grounding breath or movement ritual you can weave into stroller walks or outdoor time.  We close with a reminder that your values are the compass, no algorithm, no stranger on the internet, no comparison chart knows your child the way you do. And I leave you with a gentle prompt: “Where in your motherhood are you learning to trust yourself more deeply right now?” A question to carry with you… soft, simple, and quietly transformative. Theme: Trust Quote: “Motherhood teaches you to trust yourself in the middle of uncertainty… to unlearn perfection and make peace with what you know and what you’re still figuring out.” Episode Highlights • How early motherhood introduces uncertainty and invites you to develop self-trust • A personal story about breastfeeding doubts, invisible nighttime labor, and the emotional weight of sleep deprivation • Understanding typical vs. concerning child development milestones: speech, screen exposure, and gross motor skills • How to filter external advice and tune back into your own motherly wisdom • A grounding breath or movement practice you can do during stroller walks • How movement clarifies thinking and reconnects you to your intuition • Why your values, not external noise—deserve to lead the way Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com! You can also visit me on Instagram and youtube @liveafricao Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today—it means a lot. And if you ever want to show extra love, you can always buy me a coffee. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

    38 min

  4. NOV 28

    Episode #44 - 'Inspiration and Coffee' Tuning Into Your Energy

    Episode 44: Tuning Into Your Energy This month on A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom podcast, we’ve been focusing on energy awareness and avoiding burnout. In this episode, I’m exploring how to recognize when your exhaustion is temporary versus ongoing, and how to refill your mental, emotional, and physical energy before burnout takes over. I share my personal journey of running on empty, sometimes knowingly, sometimes in denial and what it took to tune back into my own rhythm. Let me be clear—this isn’t about forcing yourself to do more. It’s about understanding your energy, honoring it, and learning the small, practical ways to replenish it. Theme: Energy Awareness Quote: “Some of us know we're running on empty. Others are in denial. I've been in both places.” —Africa O. Episode Highlights: • Recognizing signs of exhaustion versus temporary fatigue—how to know when your energy is truly depleted • Small, practical exercises and micro-breaks that restore energy, including walking meditations, journaling, and short workouts • The wellness connection: how movement, heart rate, and hormone release impact mental health, mood, and self-esteem • Special segment: Coffee Breaks—my ode to mental wellness, featuring a cozy, artsy coffee shop in Atlanta’s Amour Yards that inspires stillness, reflection, and community • A call to action: Reflect on “What’s one thing you did this week to refill your energy?” Practical Tips Included: • Take micro-breaks and practice short restorative exercises • Use walking meditation or jogging to renew focus and energy • Incorporate journaling or audio reflections to process and release tension • Explore new environments, like coffee shops, to create mental wellness spaces FYI: Exercise video will be released here soon Special Segment: Coffee Breaks This episode’s highlight is all about finding your personal pause. I share my favorite coffee shop in Atlanta’s Amour Yards—a place with indoor and outdoor seating, sunlight streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows, delicious coffee, and an atmosphere perfect for people-watching, reading, journaling, or simply being. Coffee breaks are my way of honoring small, restorative moments that fuel creativity, calm the mind, and support overall wellness. Explore more coffee breaks at liveafricao.com or follow me on Instagram for cozy, soulful inspiration. Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com! You can also visit me on Instagram and youtube @liveafricao Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today—it means a lot. And if you ever want to show extra love, you can always buy me a coffee. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

    23 min

  5. NOV 25

    Episode #43: Self-Care - Surrendering to Motherhood’s Ebb and Flow

    Episode 43: Surrendering to Motherhood’s Ebb and Flow This month on A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom, we’re exploring the quiet art of surrender… how loosening our grip and allowing life to shift can actually make the journey softer. Motherhood is a constant unfolding, and each new season asks something different of us. In today’s episode, we lean into that ever-changing rhythm and honor the truth that transitions happen whether we’re ready or not. Guiding us is this beautiful quote from Africa O.: “When your child enters a new stage of life, you do too. Even if you resist, the shift will happen.” A gentle reminder wrapped in wisdom—change arrives like sunrise: inevitable, undeniable, illuminating. I open this episode by reflecting on the constancy of transition. Motherhood never stands still. Even when we plant our feet, the ground moves anyway and sometimes the kindest thing we can do is sway with it. Then I share a few moments from my own life—the milestones that snuck up on me and rearranged everything I thought was stable. The sleep regressions that turned nights sideways.  The crawling that became cruising that became walking. Even illness shifting the household rhythm. And beneath it all, my own internal weather: the brain fog, the dips in motivation, the longing for rest even on “good” days. These transitions aren’t just our children’s—they ripple into our routines, our mental state, our expectations, our sense of steadiness. From there, we move into practice—how to embrace change instead of bracing against it. How to soften into a season that feels messy or unpredictable.  Then we weave in wellness… those grounding rituals that help us metabolize change instead of carrying it like weight. I talk about using movement to release tension, carving out pocket moments for solitude, journaling when the mental clutter gets too thick, setting boundaries with love, and vocalizing needs instead of swallowing them. Saturday mornings, Sunday resets, a few minutes to breathe… they all count. They all matter. We close with an invitation: “How have you surrendered to a new season in your life or motherhood recently?” A soft offering to remind you that surrender isn’t giving up—it’s giving yourself space to grow alongside your child, letting the tide carry what no longer fits and welcoming what wants to emerge. Theme: Surrender & Flow Quote: “When your child enters a new stage of life, you do too. Even if you resist, the shift will happen.” —Africa O. Episode Highlights • How constant transitions in motherhood reshape routines, expectations, and emotional wellbeing • A personal story about milestones sleep regressions, teething, illness, crawling, walking and the ripple effect they create • Practical tools for embracing change: mindshifts, simplifying tasks, and releasing rigid structure • Wellness practices to help process transitions: intention-filled movement, journaling, vocalizing needs, boundaries, and sacred solo moments • How surrendering to a new season can deepen presence, clarity, and emotional resilience Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com! You can also visit me on Instagram and youtube @liveafricao Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today—it means a lot. And if you ever want to show extra love, you can always buy me a coffee. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

    18 min

  6. NOV 21

    Episode #42: Self Care - Finding Calm Admist Chaos

    Episode 42: Finding Calm Amidst Chaos This month on A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom podcast, we’re leaning into the theme of mindfulness—how tuning into our inner voice can shape the way we move through everyday storms. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the subtle, quiet moments when life feels heavier than expected, and how listening inward becomes its own form of grace. The quote guiding today’s journey is from Africa O.: “Trying to do the impossible when in the moment it feels possible.” Whew. A whole sermon in one sentence. I open this conversation by tying last week’s reflections to this ongoing explorationbecause mindfulness is not a destination, but a rhythm we learn to return to. There’s a small story I share, one many moms will recognize. After putting my daughter down for the night, I told myself it was my time. A simple Starbucks drive-thru run somehow became a mirror for my overwhelm, the quiet reminder that I was pushing past my limits without noticing. Those everyday temptations to “do just one more thing” even when our bodies whisper, “Rest.” From there, we ease into practical tools: brief mindfulness exercises, short listening practices you can do anywhere, breathing and grounding techniques, even a walking meditation pulled from my blog. Mindfulness doesn’t have to be dramatic—it just asks that we show up with presence. Then we shift into wellness. How tending to your inner landscape, accepting tiredness, honoring the need for rest, practicing good sleep hygiene—creates mental clarity and prepares your energy for movement. Sometimes the most nourishing workout is simply a slow walk that helps the mind uncoil. We close with an invitation: “What’s one moment today you paused and listened to yourself?” A soft nudge to remind you that your intuition is always speaking,your only job is to make enough space to hear it. Theme: Mindfulness Quote: “Trying to do the impossible when in the moment it feels possible.” —Africa O. Episode Highlights How small daily moments reveal overwhelm and the urge to push beyond our limitsA personal story about nighttime routines, motherhood fatigue, and the Starbucks drive-thru epiphanyPractical mindfulness tools: breathing, grounding, walking meditation, and short listening practicesThe connection between mindfulness, mental clarity, and sustainable wellness habitsWays to honor your energy: rest, sleep hygiene, gentle movement, slowing down Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com! You can also visit me on Instagram and youtube @liveafricao Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today—it means a lot. And if you ever want to show extra love, you can always buy me a coffee. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

    16 min

  7. NOV 14

    Episode #41: Self Care - Books as Your Mental Reset

    Episode 41: Books as Your Mental Reset This month on A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom podcast, we’re diving into the theme of Self Care — tending to the mind, body, and spirit while juggling the beautiful, demanding layers of motherhood. In this episode, I’m exploring how reading can serve as a grounding ritual, a soulful breather that pulls you back into yourself when the world is loud and demanding. Reading has always been more than words on a page for me — it’s perspective, peace, and possibility. It calms my stress, helps me navigate nutrition and fitness with more intention, and strengthens my mental wellness in ways that feel subtle but powerful. Research backs this up too: improved cognitive function, reduced dementia risk, deeper empathy, softer stress levels. All from simply opening a book. Whether it’s a short blog post, a slim paperback, or a nourishing article over your lunch break, reading can be a reset — a moment that reminds you of who you are beneath the responsibilities. Let’s lean into that together. Theme: Self Care Quote: “Reading lifts you up out of the world that other people are imposing on you.” —Bell Hooks Episode Highlights • How reading offers perspective, reduces stress, and supports mental and emotional wellness • Evidence-backed benefits: improved cognitive function, reduced dementia risk, enhanced empathy, stress reduction • Practical recommendations: 1–3 short books, blogs, or articles to fit into a busy day • Simple strategies for carving out 10–15 minutes to read (Habit Stacking, daily anchors) • A mindful reading ritual: lunch-break reflection, bedtime unwind, or a coffee-shop pause • Closing reflection + CTA: “What’s one book or article that helped you this week?” • Bonus insight from Dr. Rheeda Walker on identity, belonging, and the cost of assimilation Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com! You can also visit me on Instagram and youtube @liveafricao Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today—it means a lot. And if you ever want to show extra love, you can always buy me a coffee. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

    18 min

  8. OCT 30 · BONUS

    Season 6 Trailer: The Warm Work of Self-Care & Navigating Mom Guilt

    A Soulful Mom's Wisdom returns with Season 6 — a season in two parts: November's call to real self-care, and December's honest talk about navigating mom guilt. Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com! You can also visit me on Instagram and youtube @liveafricao Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today—it means a lot. And if you ever want to show extra love, you can always buy me a coffee. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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 With wisdom that nourishes both body and soul, your host and wellness coach, Africa O., shares how quotes have played a significant role in prioritizing her mental wellness throughout her life journey, and how they can do the same for you.Whether you’re commuting to work, taking a breather during nap time, or unwinding after a long day, our discussions will uplift, empower, and ignite your passion for living your best life.Be sure to join the https://liveafricao.com/ community to learn more. Follow Africa on Instagram @liveafricao

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  • Creator
    Africa O.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 A Soulful Mom's Wisdom
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