Living in 3D Power Podcast

Dr. Amber M. Sessoms
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Discover how to live authentically and lead courageously with Dr. Amber M. Sessoms on the Living in 3D Power podcast. Explore transformative questions, liberatory storytelling, and heartwarming insights her 10-year-old daughter, Emma, to uncover your power through Discovery, Discernment, and Determination. New episodes every week! 

  1. Episode 56: "Ancestors in Training": Medicine, Memory, and the Stories That Keep Us Connected

    May 20

    Episode 56: "Ancestors in Training": Medicine, Memory, and the Stories That Keep Us Connected

    Send us Fan Mail What if medicine wasn’t just something prescribed… but something that reconnects us to ourselves? In this tender and deeply reflective episode of Living in 3D Power, Amber and Emma explore the idea of “mental medicine” after Amber’s 3D Power Pause conversation with death doula and therapist The Ancestral Healing Collective founder TaLisa Ramos. Together, they unpack grief, ancestry, storytelling, food, family, community, and the sacred question: What kind of ancestor are you becoming right now? Emma shares that medicine for her is “family, friends, and food,” while Amber reflects on the healing power of remembering our elders as people who once carried dreams too. The episode moves through conversations about:  Death doulas and grief work  Emotional heaviness in today’s world  Why storytelling is medicine  Black ancestry, belonging, and identity  Remembering the dreams of our parents and grandparents  The Disney movie Coco and what it means to be remembered  Becoming “good ancestors in training” This episode is both a conversation and an invitation:  to slow down,  to remember,  and to ask what kind of legacy we are creating through the way we love and live. In This Episode  00:32 Death Doula Explained  02:17 Youth Wellness Summit  04:03 Heavy Times and Grief  06:51 Bring Medicine Home  08:14 What Medicine Means  10:10 Family Friends Food  12:54 Ancestry Stories We Miss  20:38 Adults Had Dreams Too  26:04 Ancestors In Training  31:23 Coco and Remembering  32:12 Final Nuggets and Outro Chicken Nugget Wisdom 🍗 “You gotta be a good ancestor in training.” — Emma Reflection Questions  What feels like medicine to you?  What stories from your family were never fully told?  What dreams did your elders carry that you are now able to pursue?  What do you hope people remember about the way you loved?Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination Youtube: @naturalinclination TikTok: Amber Sessoms LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social Facebook: Natural Inclination Website: www.aninclination.com Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

    35 min
  2. What Kids Wish Parents Understood About Growing Up (Episode 55)

    May 13

    What Kids Wish Parents Understood About Growing Up (Episode 55)

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when your child starts growing up… and you realize you are growing too? In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Amber and Emma move from lighthearted conversations about birthdays, rules, and everyday family moments into a deeper dialogue about emotional safety, autonomy, conflict, middle school transitions, and what it means to stay connected while everyone is changing. Together, they unpack:  parenting without control  emotional overload in families  healthy distance and space  breaking cycles through therapy and reflection  why children need room to speak honestly  and how joy and play can become pathways back to connection Amber reflects on the tension between safety and freedom as children grow older, while Emma offers honest insight into what helps her feel emotionally safe and understood. This episode is a reminder that:  ✨ connection matters more than perfection  ✨ healthy space can create healthier conversations  ✨ and growing up impacts everyone in the family—not just children Chapters  02:44 Letting Kids Grow Up  03:56 “You Have to Let Your Babies Go”  06:02 Family Tension & Emotional Capacity  08:13 There’s No Rulebook for Adults  10:26 Therapy & Breaking Cycles  12:23 Middle School & No Yelling  16:23 Healthy Distance & Space  20:38 Let Kids Speak Truth  22:36 Parents Are Not Besties  26:34 Freedom & Rules  27:20 Birthday Plans & Growing Up  30:06 Autonomy vs Safety  32:27 Respect & Leadership Lessons  36:37 Chicken Nugget Wisdom Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination Youtube: @naturalinclination TikTok: Amber Sessoms LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social Facebook: Natural Inclination Website: www.aninclination.com Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

    42 min
  3. "You Have to Let Your Babies Grow Up": A Mother’s Day Conversation About Parenting Adult Children

    May 6

    "You Have to Let Your Babies Grow Up": A Mother’s Day Conversation About Parenting Adult Children

    Send us Fan Mail “You have to let your babies grow up.” In this special Mother’s Day episode of Living in 3D Power, Dr. Amber Sessoms is joined by her oldest daughter, Jojo, for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, healing, trauma, therapy, boundaries, and what happens when your child becomes old enough to see your humanity differently. Together, they reflect on: growing up with a young single mothersurviving domestic violence and povertytherapy and breaking generational stigmaparenting adult childrengiving parents grace while honoring your own experiencesreconnecting with estranged familylearning to love each other differently in adulthoodInspired by Emma’s Chicken Nugget Wisdom: “You have to let your babies grow up.” This conversation explores the both/and of Mother’s Day: love and grief, healing and hurt, boundaries and connection, motherhood and becoming. Chapters 00:36 Mothers Day Reflections 02:04 Family Stages And Spacing 03:20 Prom Tears And Group Chats 05:24 Why Healing Matters 06:55 First Big Question 07:41 Young Mom Survival 09:48 Leaving Abuse Behind 13:02 Poverty And Christmases 15:54 Campus Kid Village 19:55 No Kids In This World 26:58 Grace And Therapy 31:54 Asthma And School Battles 35:31 DV Trauma And Custody 37:10 Finally Ready for Therapy 42:09 Bio Mom Returns 47:01 Boundaries and Motherhood Titles 52:03 Loving Each Other as Adults 55:32 Kicked Out and Growing Up 58:53 Needs Values and Strength 01:02:59 Choosing Not to Settle 01:07:29 Raising Your Mom  Continue the conversation: https://substack.com/@naturalinclination Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination Youtube: @naturalinclination TikTok: Amber Sessoms LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social Facebook: Natural Inclination Website: www.aninclination.com Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

    1h 14m
  4. Episode 53: Find the Song That Holds You: Feeling Your Emotions in Real Time

    Apr 29

    Episode 53: Find the Song That Holds You: Feeling Your Emotions in Real Time

    Send us Fan Mail What if your emotions had a soundtrack? In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Amber and Emma put Emma’s Chicken Nugget Wisdom into practice: “Find a song that matches your emotions… in the moment.” From Victorious to Donny Hathaway, this conversation moves from playful to profound as they explore how music can help us process fear, sadness, joy, and everything in between. Emma chooses “Make It Shine” as her anthem of confidence and courage—reminding us to face our fears and live out our dreams. Amber shares “Someday We’ll All Be Free,” unpacking its connection to mental health, grief, and liberation, and reflecting on the legacy of a song written to hold someone through suffering. Together, they explore:  How music helps us feel instead of avoid emotions  Why sitting with feelings creates clarity and healing  The difference between how we show emotions at home vs. in public  The importance of safe spaces to express what we carry  How small practices (like a song) can reconnect us to ourselvesChapters 01:32 Emma Picks “Make It Shine” 04:48 Why It Matches Her Mood 05:46 Lyrics and Facing Fear 07:57 Just Do It and Dream Talk 09:09 Amber Shares Her Song 14:08 Lyrics Meaning and Liberation 15:26 Donny Hathaway Backstory 19:02 Home vs Public Emotions 20:51 Creating Connection 22:29 Safe Emotional Expression 29:33 New Chicken Nugget Wisdom The Practice (Chicken Nugget Wisdom) Inspired by Emma’s Chicken Nugget Wisdom: “Make a math problem out of how you feel.” Turn your feelings into something you can work with. Even if that means making your own math. You can name what you feelYou can translate itYou can play with itYou can make meaning out of itTranslation: Your brain is powerful enough to create meaning… even in the middle of emotion. If you or someone you love is struggling, you don’t have to carry it alone. Call or text 988, anytime. 988lifeline.org Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination Youtube: @naturalinclination TikTok: Amber Sessoms LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social Facebook: Natural Inclination Website: www.aninclination.com Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

    36 min
  5. Episode 52: Stop Waiting for Big Moments to Celebrate Your Life

    Apr 22

    Episode 52: Stop Waiting for Big Moments to Celebrate Your Life

    Send us Fan Mail Why is it so hard to feel celebrated—even on your birthday? In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Amber and her daughter Emma explore how past experiences shape our beliefs about worthiness, love, and celebration. What starts as a simple reflection on birthdays becomes a deeper conversation about:  Healing shame and feeling “unlovable”  Learning to receive love instead of deflecting it  Holding grief and joy at the same time  Letting go of the belief that you have to earn celebration This is a powerful, honest conversation about what it means to come home to yourself. Chapters:  01:00 Reframing Past Birthdays  02:30 Naming Emotions in the Body  04:00 Healing Shame & Worthiness  07:00 Family, Joy, and Belonging  09:00 When Celebration Feels Complicated  13:00 Beliefs About Yourself  17:00 What Makes You Feel Loved  20:00 Everyday Celebration  22:00 Celebrating Yourself Differently  25:00 Rewards, Pressure, and Performance  27:00 Happiness vs Reality  29:00 Simple Joy & Connection  30:30 Emma’s Challenge Reflection Questions:  What emotions come up when you think about being celebrated?  What beliefs about yourself were formed in those moments?  What would it look like to celebrate yourself differently? Want More Reflections? Join the community on Substack for deeper practices and weekly conversations: https://livingin3dpower.substack.com/ Join the Conversation: What’s one way you can celebrate yourself this week? Drop it in the comments. #SelfWorth #HealingJourney #EmotionalWellness #InnerHealing #MotherDaughter #PersonalGrowth #3DPower #GriefAndJoy #MentalHealthMatters Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination Youtube: @naturalinclination TikTok: Amber Sessoms LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social Facebook: Natural Inclination Website: www.aninclination.com Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

    34 min
  6. Episode 51: Being the Heart: Learning to Receive Love in Real Time (My 45th Birthday)

    Apr 15

    Episode 51: Being the Heart: Learning to Receive Love in Real Time (My 45th Birthday)

    Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to celebrate your life… while you are still here? In this special birthday episode, Amber turns inward—and invites Emma to lead. Through honest reflection, embodied practice, poetry, and real-time vulnerability (including a full recording restart 😅), this episode explores what it looks like to hold both/and: ✨ grief and joy ✨ tension and ease ✨ strength and softness ✨ being celebrated… and learning how to receive it This is not just a conversation. It’s a practice in real time. A Special Birthday Practice Instead of a traditional birthday reflection, Amber allows herself to be seen and celebrated in real time as Emma asks: What do you love about me?What should people celebrate about my life?When have you seen me be soft?What do you hope for me this year?This moment becomes a powerful model of: 👉 receiving without deflecting 👉 sitting with affirmation 👉 honoring a life while it’s being lived The Chicken Nugget Challenge Inspired by Emma’s wisdom: 👉 Write a poem about how you feel 👉 Include where you feel it in your body and face This episode features: Amber’s original poem, “Just Feel It”Emma’s poem, written as a birthday reflectionChicken Nugget Wisdom (Emma) "Write down what happened on your past birthdays.” Then: Notice how you feltObserve the patternsReclaim your storyThis practice invites you to step back and see your life with more clarity, compassion, and truth. Key Takeaways You don’t have to rush past what you feelYour body holds wisdom—listen to itCelebration is not something you earn—it’s something you allowStrength is not suppression—softness is part of your powerHonoring your life is a practice… not a momentThis Episode Is an Invitation To pause. To feel. To reflect. And to ask yourself: What would it look like to celebrate my life… while I am still here? Chapters 01:23 Heart Versus Vise Insight 03:39 Learning To Receive Celebration 06:15 Birthday Body Check In 07:35 Aging And Beauty Standards 09:54 Childhood Birthdays And Shame 13:04 Birth Story And Feeling Uncelebrated 14:57 Being The Heart This Year 17:04 Poems And A Recording Oops 23:16 Emma Poem And Trust Talk 29:13 Receiving Flowers Practice 33:57 Softness Versus Strength 39 Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination Youtube: @naturalinclination TikTok: Amber Sessoms LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social Facebook: Natural Inclination Website: www.aninclination.com Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

    50 min
  7. Episode 50: Don't Rush Past Your Grief: Learning to Embody the Both/And

    Apr 8

    Episode 50: Don't Rush Past Your Grief: Learning to Embody the Both/And

    Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to hold joy and grief at the same time? In this episode, Emma and I explore the tension of living in a both/and world. Through reflection, breath, and honest conversation, they unpack how grief shows up in the body, how the world rushes us past it, and how joy can become a grounding practice rather than something we wait to earn. This conversation invites us to slow down, listen to what we’re feeling, and create space for the fullness of our humanity. Chapters 00:45 – Why Grief Is Bigger 02:30 – Naming Feelings in the Body 03:11 – Consistency Through Exhaustion 04:20 – Grounding Breath Prayer 07:22 – Mindfulness and ASMR 10:48 – Making Space for Grief 13:12 – Phrases That Hurry Us 14:57 – Grief as Growth 15:37 – Reverence for the Week 16:58 – Three Questions on Feelings 17:58 – Naming Emotions at Work 20:21 – When You Say “I’m Fine” 21:33 – Incongruence and Humor 23:16 – Finding Quiet Grounding 24:48 – Self-Talk and Journaling 26:40 – Chicken Nugget Wisdom Reflection Questions What am I feeling in my body right now?Where might I be rushing myself past something that needs care?Can I sit with this feeling, even for a moment, instead of avoiding it?Emma’s Chicken Nugget Wisdom Write a poem. Not just about what you feel… But where you feel it. What does your face do when you feel it?What does your body do when you feel it?Let your emotions have language. Let them take up space. Mentions Sundays in 3D: The Both/And of Grief (and the Practice of Reverence) Dr. Erika McDowell ( Just Erika) essay on Grief Tressie McMillan Cottom’s Instagram: Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination Youtube: @naturalinclination TikTok: Amber Sessoms LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social Facebook: Natural Inclination Website: www.aninclination.com Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

    30 min
  8. Episode 49: The Power of Both/And: Holding Grief and Joy at the Same Time

    Apr 1

    Episode 49: The Power of Both/And: Holding Grief and Joy at the Same Time

    Send us Fan Mail What if joy isn’t something we earn after everything is okay…  but something we practice while life is still unfolding? In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Dr. Amber Sessoms and her daughter Emma explore the power of both/and—the ability to hold grief and joy, anger and sadness, tension and calm at the same time. Through storytelling, somatic practices like pendulation, and a real-life parenting moment, they unpack what happens when emotions feel overwhelming—and what it means to feel unheard, misread, or dismissed. Together, they offer a powerful reminder:  your body holds wisdom, and your emotions are telling the truth. This episode is for anyone navigating big emotions, healing old wounds, or learning how to respond with curiosity instead of control. Chapters 00:44 — What Both/And Means  01:44 — Grief and Joy Together  02:37 — Pendulation Body Practice 04:30 — Finding Calm in Stress 06:33 — Energy Awareness and Qigong 08:06 — Mixed Emotions  08:54 — Anger as Sadness  13:14 — Coping Through Journaling and Drawing 14:12 — Present vs Past Emotions  16:37 — The Shorts Moment  17:22 — Emotional Escalation  18:04 — Feeling Unheard  19:39 — The Need to Be Seen 20:41 — Listening That Heals  21:58 — The Generational Gap  23:36 — Helping in Hard Moments  25:14 — Being Misread 27:52 — Grounding in Crisis  29:09 — Naming What You Need 30:36 — Chicken Nugget Wisdom  31:37 — Outro Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination Youtube: @naturalinclination TikTok: Amber Sessoms LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social Facebook: Natural Inclination Website: www.aninclination.com Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

    32 min
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Discover how to live authentically and lead courageously with Dr. Amber M. Sessoms on the Living in 3D Power podcast. Explore transformative questions, liberatory storytelling, and heartwarming insights her 10-year-old daughter, Emma, to uncover your power through Discovery, Discernment, and Determination. New episodes every week! 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Amber M. Sessoms
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Living in 3D Power Podcast
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