Mom Guilt, Boundaries & Redefining Success | Dr. Sonita on Women’s Health & Balance
Release Date: 10/04/2025
Why Caribbean Women Over 35 Struggle With Weight: Dr. Sharlon Lewis on Obesity, Culture & Health
Wellness & Growth Journeys
In this episode of the Wellness & Growth Journeys podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sharlon Lewis, obesity specialist and president of the Diabetes Association in the BVI to unpack the REAL reasons Caribbean women over 35 struggle with weight. This conversation goes deeper than willpower. We explore hormones, culture, tradition, emotional eating, activity levels, and why obesity is a medical condition not a personal failure. What We Cover: Why weight changes after 30 (especially for women) The role of culture, tradition & convenience foods How sedentary lifestyles affect metabolism ...
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From Shame to Self-Love: Reclaiming Sexual Empowerment with Victoria Ice
Wellness & Growth Journeys
What does it really mean to be sexually empowered beyond the shame, silence, and old-school conditioning? In this candid conversation, Victoria Icenhower The Self-Love Scientist, joins me to unpack how women can reclaim pleasure, redefine empowerment, and reconnect with their bodies on their own terms. Victoria shares her journey from feeling trapped by expectations to living freely, joyfully, and authentically. You’ll walk away with reflective questions and real steps to start your own self-love journey. You’ll Learn: How generational beliefs shape how women see...
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Reclaim Your Confidence After 35 | Lindsay Hite on Showing Your Spark
Wellness & Growth Journeys
In this empowering episode of the Wellness and Growth Journeys Podcast, I sit down with Lindsay Hite photographer, mindset coach, and founder of Show Your Spark, to explore what it means for women over 35 to reclaim their confidence, self-image, and authentic power. Lindsay shares how staying small serves no one, how to shift from self-doubt to self-acceptance, and why true confidence for women comes from curiosity, compassion, and courage. They also dive into authentic marketing, entrepreneurship for women, and how creating a movement can be your most powerful business strategy. If...
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Small Steps, Big Change: Finding Purpose in Your Health with Katie Molumby
Wellness & Growth Journeys
In this episode of the Wellness and Growth Journeys Podcast, I chat with Katie Molumby, Certified Holistic Health and Mindset Coach and founder of Purposeful Path Health. Katie shares how small, intentional changes can lead to lasting wellness and why slowing down, listening to your body, and showing yourself grace are key to thriving health. #WellnessAndGrowthJourneys #HolisticHealth #MindsetCoach #WomenInWellness
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Mom Guilt, Boundaries & Redefining Success | Dr. Sonita on Women’s Health & Balance
Wellness & Growth Journeys
Being a mom, professional, and woman today can feel like a constant balancing act. In this empowering conversation, Dr. Sonita, physician and women’s health advocate, joins me to unpack mom guilt, boundaries, and redefining success beyond titles. We explore how to prioritize your health, protect your peace, and build a version of success that includes rest, family, and fulfillment. ✨ For every woman who’s ever felt stretched too thin, this one’s for you. Connect with Dr. Sonita on Instagram: @drsonitaalexander
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Breaking the Silence: Menopause, Sexual Wellness & Women’s Health with Dr. Stephanie Finn
Wellness & Growth Journeys
Why is menopause still such a taboo? Why do women feel alone navigating perimenopause, sexual wellness, and midlife health? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Finn, a former cellist turned women’s health expert, shares her journey and tackles the silence, stigma, and systemic barriers still surrounding women’s health. We unpack the hush-hush culture around menopause and sexual health, the challenges of marketing women’s wellness, and practical advice for navigating midlife with confidence. A must-listen for women in midlife, healthcare professionals, and advocates for change
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Brain Fog, Tiredness, Stress: How D.D. Forrest Uses Functional Testing to Find the Root Cause
Wellness & Growth Journeys
In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I sit down with D.D. Forrest for a refreshing and empowering conversation that bridges health, wellness, and personal growth. We unpack why “normal” lab results don’t always mean optimal health, the mindset shifts that fuel real transformation, and the role of sustainable lifestyle changes in weight management and self-care. D.D. also shares how she helps clients go beyond surface-level wellness to uncover what’s truly holding them back, making space for deeper healing and growth. Beyond personal health, we also dive into the business...
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Healing Habits & Hope: How Marla Chaffin Manages Lupus, Fibromyalgia & Empowers Women
Wellness & Growth Journeys
In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, Mialisa Garnes speaks with wellness coach Marla Chaffin about her personal health challenges and how she turned them into purpose. Living with lupus and fibromyalgia, Marla opens up about the power of habit change, mindset, and holistic health. Her story is one of quiet strength and resilience, making it a must-listen for any woman navigating chronic illness, burnout, or a desire for a healthier lifestyle.
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How to Age Stronger and Support Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself
Wellness & Growth Journeys
In this episode, Mialisa Garnes sits down with Jose A. Hernandez, founder of Chrysalis Aging and an expert in dementia care, physical therapy, and aging studies. Together, they explore how movement, strength, and environment support healthy aging for both women navigating midlife and the loved ones they care for. Jose offers practical advice for preventing cognitive decline, adapting your home for aging in place, and balancing your wellness with caregiving responsibilities. Perfect for women juggling family, career, and the realities of aging.
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Feeling Stuck in Life? How to Navigate Change, Rewrite Your Story & Reclaim Your Power.
Wellness & Growth Journeys
In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Wellness Growth Journeys, Mialisa Garnes sits down with seasoned life coach and healthcare professional Wayne Mylin to explore what it means to navigate major life transitions, live in alignment, and find your way back to yourself. Wayne brings over 40 years of experience, 20 of them working with cancer patients and their families, to this deeply human conversation about change, fear, and freedom. Together, Mialisa and Wayne unpack: ✅ Why so many people feel stuck in life (and what to do about it) ✅ The internal and external pressures...
info_outlineBeing a mom, professional, and woman today can feel like a constant balancing act. In this empowering conversation, Dr. Sonita, physician and women’s health advocate, joins me to unpack mom guilt, boundaries, and redefining success beyond titles.
We explore how to prioritize your health, protect your peace, and build a version of success that includes rest, family, and fulfillment.
✨ For every woman who’s ever felt stretched too thin, this one’s for you.
Connect with Dr. Sonita on Instagram: @drsonitaalexander