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For the past 7 years, Tarek Ali has always prefaced his talks with, “I never come to be right, I come to start the conversation.” And on this podcast, he continues THAT conversation. The thought-provoking conversations w not only inspire self-reflection and challenge societal norms, but also provide you with the tools for self-improvement. Tune in every week to hear Tarek have THAT conversation, either alone or with an insightful guest, as we grow closer to our highest potential—together. We ...
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Balanced Black Girl is a podcast dedicated to helping you feel your best. Tune in for approachable health, self-care, personal development, and well-being advice.
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Harvard Islamica, the podcast of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University, explores topics related to the scholarly study of Islam and Muslim societies at Harvard and beyond.
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What It Means to Heal, Find Joy, and Tap Into Inner Wisdom with Yasmine Cheyenne
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#241: Healing and “doing the work” have been hot topics for years — but what does doing the work truly mean? And how do we know when we’ve healed? In today’s episode, I’m welcoming self-healing expert and mental wellness advocate, Yasmine Cheyenne back to the show for a deep dive on how to identify what serves you best and understanding how relatio…
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The Mental Health Condition We Don’t Talk About Enough: Everything You Need to Know About OCD
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#241: While anxiety and depression are commonly discussed, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often goes unnoticed, especially among Black women, leading many of us to feeling hesitant to seek help. In this episode, I’m joined by licensed therapist and Clinical Supervisor, Saraa Lee (LCSW) from NOCD, for a conversation about mental health, misconc…
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[Solo] Your Summer Glow-Up Plan: How to Become Your Healthiest, Hottest Self
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#240: It’s officially summer so you know what that means – it’s the season for feeling your best! In today’s solo episode, I’m guiding you through a detailed roadmap to becoming your healthiest, happiest, and hottest self yet. From invigorating workout routines to rejuvenating skincare secrets and everything in between, I’m covering all the essenti…
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How to Start Journaling & Benefits of Having a Journaling Practice with Nya Jones of Inside Then Out
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#239: Do you struggle with expressing yourself? Or feel like you need a safe space to go to when things get hard? Journaling is a powerful tool that allows you to live life more intentionally, helping you discover your truest interests and passions. But figuring out where to begin on the page can be tough. So today I’m sitting down with entrepreneu…
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How to Find A Mentor + Career Tips to Help You Thrive with Lauren Wesley Wilson
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#238: Contrary to popular belief, doing 'good work' alone may not be enough to progress in your career. For many of us, strategic moves are essential to propel our careers to the next level! So in today’s episode, I’m sitting down with founder and CEO of ColorComm and author of the bestselling book “What Do You Need?” Lauren Wesley Wilson for tips …
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How to Balance Your Hormones, Have Healthy Periods, and Start Over in Your Career with Necole Kane
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#237: Have you ever felt like your hormones were off? Or wondered why your menstrual cycle is irregular? Have you experienced painful periods? If so, you're not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with entrepreneur and founder of My Happy Flo, Necole Kane for an insightful conversation on how menstrual and hormonal health can affect your ov…
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How to Become Your Highest Self: Essential Glow-Up Tips with Jaz Turner
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#236: Imagine the version of you who is living your dream life. What habits does she have? How does she talk to herself each day? Listen to day’s episode to develop the habits and mindset you need to become her. I’m excited to sit down and chat about all things glow-up with content creator and wellness influencer, Jaz Turner. Tune in for tips on ho…
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How to Beat Hustle Culture and Avoid Burnout with Sherrell Dorsey
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#235 Over the last decade, ‘girlboss’ culture has convinced us that we’re superwomen who can have it together all of the time. But that’s not always the reality, and we’re ready for open conversations that embrace the REAL qualities that lead to success! Today, we’re welcoming award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of “Simplify The Hust…
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Mental Health Check-In: Tools to Support Your Healing with Tarek Ali (Part 2)
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#234: Are you healing or are you coping? Today I’m sitting down with content creator and host of That Conversation, Tarek Ali for an honest chat about how to prioritize your mental health and take care yourself during hard times. Whether you are in survival mode or in a season of rebuilding trust, Tarek offers amazing tips and tools on how to set n…
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[Solo Episode] Mental Health Check-In: Challenges of Entrepreneurship and Life Updates (Part 1)
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#233: At the beginning of the year, I moved to New York City and started working as a full-time podcaster and content creator. In today’s solo episode, I’m opening up about the challenges I’ve experienced so far, what changes I’m making to support my mental health, and how I’m using new wellness tools to spark my next creative endeavor. Catch up on…
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How to Step Into Your Power, Build Confidence, and Align Yourself with Purpose with Sarah Jakes Roberts
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#232: What does it look like to be in your power? In some instances, power can be a bold proclamation, and at other times it can be a calm, quiet knowing. When we aren’t in our power, we can feel stuck, burned out, or like we aren’t living up to our potential. However, we can learn how to reframe our relationship with power to use it as a tool for …
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Debunking Nutrition Myths, How Much Protein You Actually Need, and the Truth About Ozempic with Vanessa Risetto, RD [BONUS]
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Feel confused about all of the conflicting nutrition and wellness information out there? You’re not alone! It can be really overwhelming and confusing to figure out what will work best for you. Thankfully, nutrition can be a lot simpler than we think. In today’s bonus episode I’m sitting down with registered dietitian and CEO of Culina Health, Vane…
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High-Maintenance vs. Low-Maintenance Friends, Supporting Women in Your Circle and the Benefits of Being a Girl’s Girl with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls
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#230: We’ve heard the term “girl’s girl” before and understand what in means in theory to support other women. But what does it actually look like putting it to practice? Today I have the pleasure of sitting down Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy is a licensed psychologist and the host of the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. We have an…
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How to Live Seasonally, Be in Tune with Your Reproductive Health, and Knowing When to Change Your Wellness Routines with Latham Thomas
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#229: In today’s episode we’re celebrating Black Maternal Health week by discussing the ways you can be more attune to the seasons of our bodies. Understanding the power of your hormones, menstrual cycle, and fertility can be a game changer and serve as a guide for how to move with your energy no matter what season you’re in. Our guest is Latham Th…
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Forming Friendships, Managing Dating Expectations, and Life After Reality TV with The Bachelor’s Chelsea Vaughn & Love Island’s Cashay Proudfoot
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#228: Have you ever had a life-altering experience change the way you view friendships and dating? Today’s guests certainly have, and we’re getting every detail of their experience from reality TV to dating on the sidewalk. Today I’m sitting down with hosts of the new podcast On The Sidewalk, Chelsea Vaughn from Season 25 of the Bachelor, and Casha…
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Manifest Dream Opportunities, and Navigate Life’s Pivots with Kirsten Ferguson
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#227: Are you living or are you existing? Today, we’re getting back into our wellness girly roots with Peloton instructor Kirsten Ferguson for tips on how to take back control of your life, move through challenging pivots with grace, and learn to enjoy the process of becoming the best version of you. Kirsten offers amazing advice on evolving alongs…
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Tembi Locke on Healing Through Creativity
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#226: We often think of creativity as a means to get to an end result. We create for a final product, or create to get good feedback. But what if we reframed how we looked at creativity to see it as a source of healing instead? Today I have the honor of deep-diving with author and filmmaker of the award-winning memoir and Netflix series From Scratc…
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