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ever feel like you just miss the old you? 🥲 today, we’re gonna have a mini episode on how to come back home to yourself when you start to feel disconnected. the thing about feeling disconnected from yourself is that it’s a slow process. it rarely happens at one time, but suddenly you’re feeling like you haven’t laughed in a while, you’re skipping your morning and night routines, and you’re wondering why you feel like a shadow of yourself. this episode is for you if:

if you’ve been feeling:

-disconnected

-like you “miss the old you”

-like you’re reminiscing on what you used to do and love

if you want more on this, check out related episodes:

getting back on track with your goals after falling off, finding your ‘ikigai’ and rediscovering your “why”
getting unstuck: taking inspired action vs. goal setting
your 2023 glow up guide: health & wellness routines, mindset and practices

Big Brother stans, this one’s for you! in this special guest episode, we chat with Mecole Hayes, aka “Meme”, a political consultant and former contestant on the hit reality TV series, Big Brother. Meme shares her origin story, growing up in St. Louis and she also discusses balancing her professional and reality TV persona, dealing with imposter syndrome, finding a mentor, and her relationship with social media as a reality TV star with a cult following. We get into the topics of: setting boundaries, the importance of diversity and challenges stereotypes in reality TV, using social media for positive change and much more. 💕

missed us? 🥹 we are BACK baddies, and better than ever 🤎

last month, we had the incredible honor of hosting our very first LIVE podcast session in Brooklyn, NY with none other than Sharifa Murdock & Laura Stylez: two empowering, incredible women paving the way for young women and girls through various initiatives, their live event program series and blossoming community: ENVSN Festival, and across multiple industries including fashion, media, philanthropy, and more. you can watch the full video here, on our YouTube channel (subscribe for our weekly podcast videos!)

during this candid convo, we learn from two moguls: Sharifa Murdock; Chief Visionary Officer of ENVSN Festival and Chief Impact Officer at KITH-and Laura Stylez; the Culture Plug, Music Curator, and co-host at Hot 97 Radio. Together, we open up honest dialogue about career, financial anxiety, mentorship, sisterhood, motherhood and most importantly, leaving your legacy for the next generation.

true change happens outside of your comfort zone, baddie.

this week, we’re diving into the art of letting go: releasing attachments, embracing change and setting new intentions for the season ahead. we’re in the last stretch of winter (at least on the east coast), and with spring on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what you’re releasing, accepting and embracing change with open arms, and what intentions you’re setting ahead.

this episode is for you if you’re:

feeling stuck in certain areas of your life and seeking guidance on how to break free from limiting patterns or beliefs.
curious about exploring mindfulness practices and rituals for releasing attachments and setting intentions.
ready to embrace change and transition into a new phase of growth and renewal.

ready for a mini therapy sesh baddies?

in this episode of The Soft Life, [Dr. Alicia Hodge](https://www.instagram.com/helpmehodge/) shares her origin story and educational background in psychology. She discusses the creation of her business, ‘[Slay Your Anxiety](https://www.slayyouranxiety.com/)’, and the intention behind creating this safe space. We also dive into:

- the difference between anxiety and stress
- what cognitive distortions are (aka filtered thinking styles), and how neurodivergent baddies can navigate these thought patterns with softness
- how Black women often face additional barriers to mental health care due to the intersectionality of race, class and gender
- how anxiety in the workplace can manifest as perfectionism, overachievement, and hypervigilance and more
- why creating a safe space for mental health and addressing misconceptions about anxiety are crucial for supporting Black women’s mental well-being

timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Origin Story
05:12 Educational Background and Career Journey
08:28 Creating Slay Your Anxiety
10:47 Creating a Safe Space for Mental Health
14:09 Understanding Anxiety and Stress
17:35 Exploring Cognitive Distortions
20:23 Misconceptions about Anxiety in Black Women
22:04 Anxiety in the Workplace

download the episode to tune into the convo

today we have the honor of speaking with our guest, Imani McGee-Stafford (she/her): professional athlete, lawyer, model, poet, and global mental health advocate. in this podcast episode, Imani shares her present state of mind, origin story, and the inspiration behind her impactful mental health advocacy work as well as her nonlinear professional and personal healing journey. from her deep connection with basketball to graduating from recently graduating law school, Imani reflects on the evolution of her journey. In this episode, Imani shares:

1. 1. how she handles her own mental health on and off the court, healing her experience with childhood trauma, and living with bipolar disorder.
2. her strategies for balancing self-care in a hectic schedule, and a glimpse into her morning and night routines.
3. her mental health awareness advocacy, self-discovery, and the invaluable wisdom Imani imparts to her younger self.