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Podcasting Is the New Kink!
Celebrate and recap fifty episodes of Podcasting Is the New Kink!
Ep. 50
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50 episodes! WTF?! Most podcasts don't even make it past 3, so this is a reason to celebrate! In this episode I talk about why I started this podcast in the first place and how it has progressed over the last two years. I also recap all 49 episodes so far.
This podcast started off as a resource for podcasting. I wanted to give you insight and tips. And, I did that. The first season was all about Podcasting 101. I talked about everything you needed to start a podcast: topics, equipment, mindset, etc. I even shared the steps to start a podcast for free!
Soon after that, I realized that I didn't want the podcast to be all about podcasting. I wanted to collaborate and interview. I wanted to discuss other topics. So, I started experimenting...
The second season of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was all about HBO's Lovecraft Country. It was my first review and it sort-of set the tone for future seasons. I talked about my favorite and least-liked moments, themes that drove the story line, and diversions from the book and more.
I get really passionate about my shows and you could tell by how I started sharing more of my personal opinions, letting you in. But, something was nagging at me to go deeper, so the third season was all about me! I shared a few of the journeys that changed my life and helped me to become more of myself, and it felt really good to get a lot of that off my chest.
After that, I was ready to keep experimenting, so I tried interviews. In season four I interviewed clients: my first, current, former, and... my mom. Lol. She wanted to start a podcast and I knew I would be comfortable with her. We talked about leaning into your curiosity, growing through guilt, and more.
And, that brought us to episode 25, which was another celebration just like this! If you haven't noticed, I like to celebrate! :)
The next season of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was all about FX's Kindred, which was cancelled after one season. And I am PISSED because they didn't even finish the story! I talked about that in the season. I also talked about diversions from the book, themes and characters, predictions for the season that we may never get and more.
Season six was all about intimate partnerships! I sat down with The Amazing Clarks, Dee and Bee Hendershot (Truth and Coffee Time), and Snooks and Lovey Cason (Married Into Crazy). I learned so much from them and I absolutely recommend them! After I got my free sessions from the experts, I talked to a few of my friends who are in relationships and I honestly learned a lot from them as well. I also brought my partner back to talk about the major themes that came up in just about every episode.
That brings us to the current season which is all about Black Women Yogis. I spoke to many yogis about the benefits and versatility of yoga, especially for POC, and getting out of your comfort zone. But, to be honest, this season is moreso about healing! So, I also spoke to other healing practitioners about how Black people can heal!
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55. Holistic Healing for Black Women with Dr. Allonia Water
01:07:47||Season 7, Ep. 55Have you ever heard of womb reiki? What about ayurveda and doshas? If you're like me, then your mind is about to be blown! Because I head never heard of any of these things and I learned so much on this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, with Dr. Allonia Water. Dr. Allonia (put some respect on her DR!) is a yoga instructor, reiki master, and herbalist, and she specializes in all those words I asked you about at the beginning of this paragraph. In this episode we discuss reframing your mindset, helping women feel good in their skin, breaking generational curses, and much more!We talk:What blockages feel like - 7:02Benefits of yoga - 16:44Why it's important for yoga spaces to be inclusive - 28:39What working with Dr. Allonia looks like - 39:54The healing aspects of yoga - 54:40Affirmations for Black women - 1:04:15One of my favorite conversations in this episode was about the energetics in the food we eat... It reminded me of how I used to LOVE bacon! I would eat it with everything; breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert. The time of day didn't matter. Bacon went well with anything! So when I made the decision to stop eating red meat, bacon was the last thing for me to give up, and it was definitely the hardest. But, starting on this journey to vegetarianism, or maybe even veganism, was on of the best decisions I've ever made. I had to reframe my mindset for holistic healing. And, now my energy is higher, my skin is clearer, and my spirit feels more connected than ever before.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, Dr. Allonia challenges us to do just that. And, she gives us advice to get us started: eat live foods like vegetables and fruits, instead of dead meats!Check out Dr. Allonia's website sticksstonesandroots.com and IG @sticksstonesandroots!*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com
54. Yoga Benefits for Mothers with Daughters with Brittney Lee
01:01:27||Season 7, Ep. 54I'm not a mom, so I don't usually talk about mom/parent things on the podcast. But, in this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, my guest Brittney and I dive into how she was basically introduced to yoga by her unborn daughter. She talks about when she learned she was going to have a daughter, and how she decided to change herself for the better. I love how she thought about the mindset she wanted her daughter to have, even before she was born. She talks about doing affirmations together and really making sure that her daughter is confident in herself.If I'm ever blessed to become a mom, that is something I definitely plan to do!Brittney and I connect on the superficial things we used to equate with femininity; getting our hair permed and straightened, adding polish and acrylics to our nails, having our faces flawlessly made up, buying the most popular dresses and heels, etc. We compare that mindset with how we express femininity now. The biggest difference is the freedom! I used to feel like I had to be pretty and made up to feel like a women. There wasn't really a choice. These days, I barely wear makeup and when I do, it's because I want to! I wear my hair in protective styles like twists and braids all the time. I now know that none of that has anything to do with being a woman or being feminine. And, yoga helped.We talk:The importance of asking for consent - 7:57Why Brittney customizes plans for her clients - 15:31How she was introduced to yoga - 25:08Shifting her mindset on what is feminine - 34:57Benefits of yoga - 43:54Brittney talks about her business, Fitbyblee, and how she mixes fitness with yoga techniques. She works with women and meets her clients where they are, figuratively AND literally. She customizes each plan specifically for each client, and you know how much we love modifications over here! Brittney is out here changing people's lives and I love it!One of my favorite conversations in this episode was about the versatility and benefits of yoga. I talk about the progress I've seen on my journey and how yoga has helped me maintain my composure in the toughest of situations. And, Brittney shares that yoga has helped her keep calm.She also talks about her upcoming partnership with The Black Yogi Tribe. They have created an amazing 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training that will take place in March, in-person, in Birmingham, AL. CLICK HERE TO APPLY!Connect with Brittney on her website fitbyblee.com and on IG fitbyblee_*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com
53. 3 Yoga Benefits for Black Women with Adi Kaur Part 2
36:14||Season 7, Ep. 53This conversation was supposed to be about yoga, and it was, kind of. But, really it was about healing and how yoga can help you with that. Welcome to the second part of my conversation with Adi Kaur, owner and founder of Inglenook Yoga - the first Black Owned Yoga Studio in Birmingham Alabama. In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, Adi gives advice for beginners, tells us about her experience working at Lululemon, and discusses what it was like to work with her husband.We talk:Advice for beginner yogis - 4:51Adi's experience at Lululemon - 13:29Working with her husband - 24:32How you can get in touch with Adi - 32:57In this episode I get vulnerable about my spiritual journey and the things I've been dealing with this year. I also share about a time I felt shame about my body. This interview was not was I expected at all, but it was exactly what I needed and I'm grateful for it.Connect with Adi on Instagram, her website, and YoutubeEpisode References:Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma by Gail Parker Ep. 32 & Ep. 33 with the Amazing ClarksEp. 34 & Ep. 35 with Dee and Bee HendershotEp. 36 & Ep. 37 with Snooks and Lovey CasonEp. 17 & Ep. 41 with my partnerAdi Kaur on Insight Timer*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com
52. 3 Yoga Benefits for Black Women with Adi Kaur
46:52||Season 7, Ep. 52What is the main difference between yoga and exercise? Mindful breath. When you practice yoga asanas, you are breathing into and out of poses. When you exercise, you may not be breathing at all. Adi Kaur goes more into detail about this in episode #52 of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, and she goes in! Adi is the owner and founder of Inglenook Yoga - the first Black Owned Yoga Studio in Birmingham Alabama, and we have a really dope conversation about bringing vision to life, benefits of yoga, and education vs. fear.We talk:Raising the money to build her studio - 4:29Being introduced to yoga on a date - 13:33Benefits of yoga - 20:58How yoga is not a religion/demonic - 33:38Building a stronger connection to the divine - 41:39Adi is a true believer and you can really hear the divine speaking through her. She talks about the importance of walking like a child of God, and not just when it benefits you. Her yoga studio started as a vision in her head, but she manifested it by speaking it into existence everyday, planning ahead, and putting herself in the position to receive. One of my favorite topics was about how many of us limit God. We forget that we are human and can't even fathom the power and intellect of the divine, but she reminds us that God is in everything, and prayer goes both ways. We just have to be still and listen!So what are the 3 yoga benefits for Black women:Helps you to advocate for yourself and stand in truthHelps you heal from trauma, personal and generational Helps you stay curious about your bodyYa'll this conversation was so good, I had to split it in half, so stay tuned for part 2, coming soon!Connect with Adi on Instagram, her website, and YoutubeEpisode References:Randall L. Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham, ALMomma SanoviaSisters from AARP Interview*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com
51. How to Create an Inclusive Ministry of Love with Tamika Chambers
59:28||Season 7, Ep. 51You don't have to earn rest! You body needs it and won't function well without it. But, everything we consume tells us that we don't. Instead, we are encouraged to be productive at all costs, to live like there is no tomorrow, and to sleep when you're dead. Well, death comes a lot sooner for people who don't intentionally rest their bodies. And, in this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, we're back with another amazing Black woman yogi, Tamika Chambers, and she talks about this in detail! She teaches us the importance of rest and assures us that listening to your body is the key.We talk:The importance of asking for consent - 5:05Discomfort vs pain - 16:10Spirit and energy in yoga - 26:20Advice for yogi beginners - 31:03Her response to "yoga is demonic" - 42:27Practicing stillness in different ways - 51:33Tamika also talks a lot about taking up space, which can be hard for many Black women because it isn't something we're familiar with. Many of us don't even know how to take up space. As a child, I was never taught to do that. I was never told to be myself or make everything about me. I never knew how to advocate for myself or speak up for what I wanted. In fact, many times I was instructed to do the opposite. "Shrink to fit yourself into this young, Christian, lady box (no pun intended)," and, "You don't need to say anything. God will handle it!" I always struggled with these things! That's one of the reasons I love yoga so much, because it's all about me. It's a personal practice that I can modify to fit my needs. I can take up as much space as I want and I can focus on my spirit, without having to explain anything to anyone. Tamika is an ordained minister and one thing I always hear about yoga is how demonic it is. It's not of God so it has to be of the devil, right?*rolls eyes* So I had to ask how she reconciles the two, and her answer was beautiful: her ministry is love! Love is inclusive. Love is caring. And, that is what she focuses on. She also draws many parallels between Christian and yoga practices. For example, think about meditation and prayer, or psalms and affirmations, or lighting candles and lighting incense. Instead of focusing on the differences between them, see the similarities.*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com
49. The Importance of Building Trust Within Your Community with Meli Acevedo
01:20:14||Season 7, Ep. 49It's all about community. That was the resounding message in this episode with Meli Acevedo, certified yoga instructor, climate and environmental justice warrior, and overall badass! No matter what we talked about, the conversation always looped back to the importance of community and building trust. And, let me tell you, we discussed it all!We talk:Why it's important to build community - 12:05My intro to yoga story - 25:31Being aware of the energy shared in yoga classes - 33:14Having discernment in helping - 41:41Yoga is for every body. Period! - 55:57Detaching from perfectionism - 1:07:36Meli teaches us how to have the discernment to help others. Many times, we get so caught up in the "help," part, that we don't pay attention to the "how," or the "what." Meaning, we want to help people so badly that we aren't interested in how they need to be helped or what we can actually provide. Her advice is to take it step-by-step:First ask yourself: what is your role in situation?Then ask yourself: what’s your capacity to help?Then, ask the person you want to help for permissionWe also talk about perfection and I almost gagged when she said, "Perfection does not exist!" If you've listened to season one of this podcast or followed @pinkladyprod on Instagram or TikTok, then you heard me say something like this at least once. And it is something I absolutely believe!I used to be a perfectionist. I would stress over every little detail of every little thing. How I looked, how I sounded, how I was perceived by everyone... I had to learn, through years of life coaching and a spiritual journey that is kicking my butt (in a good way), that what I was striving for was a fake, shallow version of myself. And, I had no control over all the things I was trying to control. What can go wrong, will go wrong! So here's my unsolicited advice to all of the perfectionists of the world: Instead of striving to be perfect, strive instead to do your best and be your authentic self.Check out Meli on Instagram @fatbrowngirlyoga.Episode References:Hood Feminism - book by Mikki KendallDiRTYOGA on InsatgramIgnite Yoga & Wellness InstituteEp. 4 - Forget about perfection and start your podcast!Ep. 44 - with Ebony MolockEp. 46 - with Black Rose Yogini*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com
48. Why Black People Don't Do Yoga with Qyera Parks
50:53||Season 7, Ep. 48We are back with another episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, and we are back with another amazing Black women yogi! Last week's episode was all about breathwork and I think it's a great segue back into our yogis because this episode is all about breath movement aka yoga.Our western culture has made yoga seem like it's all about the poses! It's all about getting that burn and working out your body. But today we are getting a reminder of what yoga is really about: the breath. Today's yogi is a certified yoga instructor, children's author, and business owner, who has been in the wellness space for years. She fully understands pivoting in your business, because she has done it a number of times. And, she is actually a friend from high school, who hails from the great Paterson, NJ, just like me. Lol.Her name is Qyera Parks and she works with children, teaching them yoga, and about mental health and wellness. And, ya'll know how much I love it! Working with children is not for the faint of heart. They will test you and try you in every way possible. But it is really one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. And, reaching them at a young age, teaching them how to manage their emotions and regulate their reactions is so important! It's really giving them a better chance at life.In this episode we discuss the many phases of her business, going to India for her yoga teaching certification, being the only Black person in a yoga space, and much more!We talk:How Qyera's business started and the journey until now - 1:55Benefits of yoga - 12:59Being the only Black person in yoga spaces - 22:28Mindful Moments with Friends': Breathwork for Kids 5-8 - 34:22Advice for new yogis - 40:49We also get pretty deep, talking about why many Black people don't try yoga. As much as I would love to blame "them" and say that yoga has been gentrified (which it has), Qyera brings up a great point about "us" not showing up. And, she is so right. Part of the reason I wanted to interview yogis this season was to introduce yoga to many of you who aren't interested because you think it's not for you. Let me tell you, it is absolutely for you. And I dare you to try it!Check out Qyera's website cintalab.com and connect with her on IG @cintamovesAND get her book Mindful Moments with Friends': Breathwork for Kids 5-8 on AmazonEpisode References:Siddhant School of YogaThe Lay OutDr. Masaru Emoto's water study*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com
47. 5 Benefits of Breathwork for Black People with Darren Hagood
01:06:58||Season 7, Ep. 47This episode is not about yoga, and this episode's guest is not a Black woman, but bare with me and I promise it'll be worth your while! Today we are taking a break from yoga to talk about something that is similar because it also focuses on breath, but very different in the fact that it emphasizes only using the breath. We are diving into the world of breathwork with Darren Hagood of Heal Your Love Period (HYL.).Did you know there are four stages of breathing? I used to think there were just two: inhale and exhale. But, it actually goes inhale, hold, exhale, hold, and so on and so forth. I learned that and so much more from Darren.We talk:The difference between yoga and breathwork - 2:31What his customers get from his class - 13:14Breath as our first language - 27:09Advice for breathwork beginners - 37:22History of breathwork and Christian teachings - 41:12Why he started Heal Your Love Period - 1:00:47Darren goes in about the long history of connection between breathwork and Christian teachings. And ya'll know I was hella excited to hear all about it! When I grew up in my strict Christian home and church, it was all about the trinity; father, son, holy spirit. But did you know that the translation of the word "spirit" comes from the word "pneuma," an ancient Greek word for "breath"? If you're anything like me then your mind is blown! Trust me, mine was!Along with his wife Gloria, Darren created what they call the Black Love Healing Circle, and I can tell you from experience that it is just that. It includes breathwork, sound healing, and guided meditation, and it was an amazing experience that I would recommend for anyone, but especially people of color.Soo... what are five benefits of breathwork for Black people? Mind you, there are plenty more, but we'll focus on five.better sleeprelease of toxinslower blood pressureactivation of the prefrontal cortex, where our creativity isconnection to the divine breathListen to the episode for more info about each one.References:Michael B. BeckwithStanislav GrofLeonard OrrConnect with Darren on Instagram @healyourloveperiod and their website healyourloveperiod.com*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com