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Root'd with Sierra Brown
Hosted by Sierra Brown · EN
Root’d Reflections 🌿 by Sierra Brown: A faith-rooted wellness space for driven but depleted Black women of faith learning to heal gently, rebuild their routines, and reconnect to peace without perfection.
Through honest reflections, devotionals, and faith-centered conversations, we explore what it means to live well, mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally, in partnership with God.
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🎧 The Secret to a Balanced June: Monthly Planning Made Simple—#313 ✨
Jun 2, 202400:13:33Tap to summarize🎧 #313: The Secret to a Balanced June: Monthly Planning Made Simple ✨Feeling overwhelmed and off-track? This week’s newsletter is a short but powerful pep talk specifically for Black women of faith struggling to find balance and purpose amidst the demands of life.I emphasized the importance of monthly planning as a tool for aligning your life with God's will, prioritizing your well-being, and creating space for the Holy Spirit to move. I also invited you to a special Blessed Balance Co-working Session focused on monthly planning; offering a discounted rate for all my beautiful podcast listeners (use code “birthdaymonth” at checkout to join us for the price of a latte 🤎)🎧 Who Should Listen:* Black women of faith who feel overwhelmed and struggle to stay on track with their goals.* Women who want to prioritize their health and wellness but feel they lack the time or discipline.* Anyone seeking a faith-based approach to planning.* Black women of faith who struggled in May and don’t want June to be a repeat.🔑 Key Takeaways:* Monthly planning is more than just scheduling: It's about intentionally designing your life to honor your values, prioritize your well-being, and cultivate a deeper connection with God.* Planning from a place of power: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Use monthly planning to make decisions from a place of empowerment, not insecurity or desperation.* Blessed Balance Co-working Session: Join me for a special co-working session on Monday, June 3rd at 6 CST / 7 EST to create a faith-filled monthly plan and connect with a supportive community. Podcast listeners get a special discount using code “birthdaymonth”. Get full access to Root'd Reflections 🌿 by Sierra Brown at melaninwell.substack.com/subscribe
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🎧 Little Me, Big Trauma: How My Childhood Shaped My Relationship with Food, My Body, and God—#312 ✨
May 9, 202400:26:34Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of Melanin Well, I dove another layer deep into my own health and wellness testimony. I always thought my health struggles started with a blood clot in college, but revisiting my past revealed a different truth. The root cause lies way back in my childhood. It wasn't easy, but I opened up about the trauma I experienced… the neglect… the emotional abuse. It’s something that definitely shaped me, especially my relationship with food, weight, and even God, but didn’t break me by the grace of God.This episode is for you if you're ready to explore your own story. Maybe you've struggled with chronic dieting or food for as long as you can remember. There's a good chance your roots go deeper than you think. I want to encourage you to face those experiences and find healing.Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult with a licensed professional for clinical guidance specific to your therapeutic situation.✨ Episode Resources: Grab my FREE Monthly Planning Template with the RSR framework built-in here. Book your free, no-obligation consultation this week and receive $100 off one of only four available Firm Foundation spots for May.Firm Foundation is your personalized roadmap to God-centered, burnout-proof, wellness-promoting routines and a completely recharged life. 👉🏽 To Book: Click here and fill out the inquiry form; where you’ll indicate your availability and I’ll send you a custom link to book your consultation. Easy peasy. 🛒 Shop my Instacart Monday Emergency Shopping List here. Download our free Resilience Kit here ⟶ Grab 3 of my fav resilience-building, health & wellness-promoting affirmations and accompanying journal prompts! Get 30 days free of my absolute favorite mindfulness app (yoga, breathwork, meditation in one beautiful place), Open, here! Get $20 off your first 3 Instacart orders over $100—just follow the link here and use code “creator20spring24”.🌎 Stay Connected:Website: www.melaninwell.com Instagram: @iammelaninwell〰〰〰Who Should Listen: If you're on your own health and wellness journey, this episode will challenge you to look beyond surface-level solutions and explore the deeper roots of your habits. As a Black woman of faith, you might especially connect with my story. If you've struggled with body image, food, or self-love, this could be a turning point. Have you experienced childhood trauma? This episode is for you too. Let's explore how those experiences might be impacting your life today.Key Takeaways: "Your diet culture origin story is also probably your ✨childhood✨" Childhood trauma can significantly impact your present day health and wellness journey. Your ACE score is a tool to help measure adverse childhood experiences. Unhealed childhood trauma can lead to struggles with diet culture and a disconnect from God. Be gentle with yourself. Your struggles might have deeper roots than you realize. It's time to address them and find healing.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melaninwell/message Get full access to Root'd Reflections 🌿 by Sierra Brown at melaninwell.substack.com/subscribe
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