20: Stop Forcing, Start Growing the Life you Want with Jameer Hart (plus a collective reading)
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What if your life isn’t something to fix, but something to tend to, like a garden? In this episode of the a life differently podcast, returning guest Jameer Hart (he/they) introduces us to the practice of spiritual gardening, a soulful approach to personal growth and spiritual coaching. You’ll learn how to plant seeds of intention, move with devotion instead of discipline, and embrace life’s natural cycles of growth, rest, and change. We also explore how to shift from hyper-individualism to community-centered living and why your garden flourishes most when you allow others in. Plus,...
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19: How to Find Your Joy When Life Feels Like Trash
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If you’ve been wondering how to find your joy when life feels hard (or just like plain trash), I get it. I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts, practical steps, and small daily actions that helped me hold onto joy in the middle of chaos. You’ll learn why joy isn’t something you wait to “find” when things get better, how it can exist alongside pain and stress, and how to train your brain to notice more good even when life feels heavy. This is your reminder that you can choose and cultivate joy right where you are, through the mess and all. Resources...
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18: Anxiety got you F*cked Up? Try This | EFT Tapping for Anxiety
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Anxiety doesn’t wait for a “good time,” so today I’m sharing one of my favorite tools to ease it quickly: EFT tapping for anxiety. In this episode of a life differently, I walk you through the 9 tapping points, share the cultural roots of EFT, and guide you through a simple round you can do at home, plus a discreet version for public spaces. You’ll leave with a practice you can use anytime you need to feel grounded and in control. Resources & Links: Follow or DM me on Instagram: Book a 1:1 Clarity Session with me: Subscribe & Review: If you loved this...
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Baby, I'm Back! (Season 2 is Here)
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We’re back, baby! Season 2 of a life differently officially kicks off next week and in this quick update, I’m giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming your way: more solo episodes, deeper mindset and manifestation talk, a full October series on spooky sh*t, and a few shifts to keep things feeling aligned and expansive. In the meantime, check out The Free Genies Project hosted by Coach Nane now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts. CREDITS: Music by Mykola Sosin from Pixabay
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17: Why It's Not Too Late: Shirin Eskandani's Journey to Motherhood at 40
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what if it's not too late for the life and the things you really want? in this soul-expanding episode, I sit down with Shirin Eskandani, founder of and the to talk about becoming a mom at 40, redefining success, and building a trauma-informed, decolonized coaching practice rooted in equity, integrity, and heart. shirin shares what it looks like to trust your own timeline, especially when it doesn’t match society’s expectations. from soft-launching her baby girl (yes, really) to shifting careers and creating a revolutionary coaching program, this conversation is a powerful reminder that...
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16: Motherhood after Miscarriage: Navigating Grief and Choosing Joy with Registered Dietitian Brittany Jones MS RD LD
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how do you move forward when motherhood begins with loss? (quick note: this episode includes honest conversation around miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss. if that feels too heavy today, honor what you need. the episode will be here when you're ready) this week’s conversation on motherhood, differently is with —registered dietitian, business owner, and mother of one child on eart and four in heaven—to talk about what motherhood looks like when it's shaped by grief, loss, and ultimately, the choice to live fully in the now. Brittany shares her experience with recurrent pregnancy...
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15: Why are the dishes in the dryer? (meltdowns, breakthroughs, and lists of big ass dreams)
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It’s my birthday episode, and surprise — I’m crying on the mic. (We love consistency.) This week, I sat down to reflect on turning 36 and ended up sharing one of the most raw, unfiltered episodes I’ve ever recorded. I talk about the emotional breakdown that took me out, the four-day cry I didn’t see coming, and the weird metaphor that floated into my brain mid-spiral: why are the dishes in the dryer? If your life has been feeling loud, messy, and absurd in ways you can’t even explain — same. I’m right there with you. But also? I’m still becoming. Still dreaming. Still...
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14: IVF, Infertility, and Black Womanhood with my cousin Porsha Glover
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How does infertility shape your identity? How about as a Black woman? In this close-to-home interview on motherhood differently, I sit down with my cousin Porsha Glover to have a powerful conversation about IVF, infertility, and what it means to become a mother as a Black woman navigating infertility. Porsha opens up about learning about possible infertility at a young age, her journey through IVF, the emotional and physical toll of fertility treatments, and how it all impacted her identity, relationships, and sense of self. We talk about the unique struggles Black women face in fertility...
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13: Why you're still Burnt Out with Empowerment Coach Cass Cruz
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What if burnout isn’t just exhaustion, but a disconnection from your power? Empowerment Coach Cass Cruz unpacks the deeper roots of burnout, identity, and what it means to live in alignment with who you really are. Founder of Nova Coaching, Cass shares how her own experience with corporate burnout and depression led her to leave a high-level marketing career and step into her purpose: helping others reconnect with their inner power and live from a place of truth. If you’ve ever felt like rest isn’t enough, like you're doing “all the right things” but still feel empty or...
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12: The Power of Your Voice, Your Story, and Truly Listening with Bethany Hawkins
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What if your voice isn’t just meant to be heard, but also honored? And what if sharing your story could be the exact thing that changes your life and someone else’s? In this powerful, laughter-fueled episode, I sit down with Bethany Hawkins, a seasoned entrepreneur, podcast producer, and founder of the award-winning podcast production company Crackers In Soup, to explore what it really means to use your voice with intention. After spending 18+ years in corporate America (in the criminal justice system), Bethany made a bold pivot and started her own business. Now she’s helping women of...
info_outlineWe’ve all seen it: Good. Vibes. Only. It sounds uplifting, it’s embroidered on pillows, but does it actually help the way we think it does?
In this “Let’s talk about it” episode, I share a bit of my ranty side with you as I unpack the real effects of GVO—how it suppresses emotions and hinders true healing, especially in communities of color. And don’t get me wrong, I used to be a toxic positivity queen myself. So, let’s get into it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why "Good Vibes Only" can be toxic rather than uplifting
- How avoiding our emotions impacts true healing
- A simple 90-second practice to process emotions instead of burying them
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- Read the Blog Post: alifedifferently.com/podcast/good-vibes-only
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- Website: www.alifedifferently.com
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