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Imani State of Mind

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"Imani State of Mind" is a thought-provoking and engaging podcast hosted by the dynamic duo, Dr. Imani Walker and Megan “Meg Scoop” Thomas. Join these insightful and entertaining hosts every Friday as they explore a wide range of topics, from mental health and personal growth to pop culture and social issues. Each episode provides an empowering and enlightening journey that will leave you feeling inspired and informed.
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Join close friends Charla Lauriston and Lauren Domino on their hunt for the ‘secrets’ that have helped black women flourish through the bullsh*t. They connect with guests over shared experiences by wading through everything from sex and self-care to rage and anxiety. Each conversation centers on creating a space for joy with some newfound besties while asking: how do the black women we admire stay incredibly phenomenal?
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Some people came out of the pandemic with a new skill, new spouse, or new lease on life. Others came out with a divorce, a drinking problem, or an identity crisis. No matter how the last year has treated you, journalist Phillip Picardi is back to guide you through the spiritual conundrums that tend to crop up amidst global catastrophe. With the help of friends, strangers, and celebrities, Unholier Than Thou has risen from the dead and is back for season 2: Resurrection. We’re talking recover ...
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Our meditations are for black and indigenous women, any women of color across the diaspora to help us reconnect with our inner states of mind, body and soul in order to transition you into a peaceful state of mind and prepare you for sleep. Let's release those burdens & prepare for rest. By cultivating a habit of nightly meditation, you will wake up with more love and compassion for yourself and others, and manifest inner peace as you move throughout your day. Asé. -- All donations are appre ...
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This meditation is designed for those moments when you cannot turn your brain off, as thoughts multiply and weigh heavily on your mental well-being. We invite you to listen deeply and allow these thoughts in without resistance, whether they're driven by curiosity, worry, or a mixture of both. Join us as we explore managing and understanding our min…
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This meditation is for National Women's History Month. As women, we are constantly giving back and pouring into others. This meditation will help us pour back into ourselves. We deserve to pay more attention and be more intuned with our inner worlds. We deserve to validate our inner turmoil. We deserve to honor and communicate with our bodies. Spon…
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The right hue of light can transform your day, highlight your best selfie angles, or ease you into a restful sleep. Yet, exposure to blue light might strain our eyes, and dim lighting could contribute to depression. So, what is the ideal light for us? Join Dr. Imani and MegScoop as they discuss the intricate effects of light on our mental health an…
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Reminder: Health is wealth. It's one thing to echo this mantra, but another to truly live by it. Struggling to visualize your strongest self? No need to worry—Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop are here to guide you. Join them as they explore strategies and resources to help chart your path forward. Plus, they perform a pop culture diagnosis of the Netflix or…
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A meditation of celebration for Black HIstory Month inspired by Bell Hooks Let's meditate on the fact that we deserve to be celebbrated as a people. We deserve to have curiosity of self. We deserve to purse the joys of our heart. We deserve to fight for what a believe in. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…
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“Allll byyyy myyyy seh-eh-elf… don’t want to be!” - Maxine Shaw FACT: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, half of U.S. adults reported experiencing loneliness. Social connections, ranging from friendships to brief encounters with strangers, are beneficial to us all. These relationships are crucial for leading a fulfilled life. In today's episode, Dr…
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Cuffing Season? Ghosting? Situationships? It's time for everyone to make up their minds because love seems quite ghetto these days. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they break down the ins and outs of dating, ensuring you don't end up sidelined. They also delve into the pop culture diagnosis of Joseline Hernandez during her appearance on the BET+ Or…
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Love is in the air, and your favorite podcast duo is back with a fresh new season of Imani State of Mind! With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop are talking about the good and bad of L-O-V-E... why it occupies our minds, keeps us up at night, and makes us feel so damn special. The ladies also perform a pop culture dia…
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Embark on a transformative journey in this meditation episode as you delve into the essence of 2023. Explore the emotions, challenges, and memories of the past year, addressing them with mindful awareness. Release the burdens you've carried, visualizing each emotion as a weight lifted with every breath. Experience the liberation of letting go. Spon…
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Imani means Faith. To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. The principle states that faith in ourselves is key, faith in our capacity as humans to live righteously, and be supportive and caring of each other and to be responsible for each other. Ase. Foll…
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Kuumba means Creativity. To always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Ase. Follow us on IG for journaling prompts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soulsistassleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kwanzaa Resources: https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/ Sponsor: Ausha - https://www.ausha.co Sleephones - https://…
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Nia means Purpose. To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Ase. Follow us on IG for journaling prompts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soulsistassleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kwanzaa Resources: https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/ Sponsor: Ausha - https://www.ausha.co Sleephones - https://w…
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Ujamaa means Cooperative Economics. To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Circulate our wealth locally and within our communities, so we can build stronger and sustainable communities for our people! Kwanzaa Resources: https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/ Sponsor: Ausha - https://www.a…
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Ujima means Collective Work and Responsibility. To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together. The Sacral Chakra is located below the naval and is associated with the kidneys. This chakra is all about sexual energy, creativity, and honoring and taking care of our em…
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Kujichagulia means Self Determination. KUJICHAGULIA - "To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves." The Sacral Chakra is located below the naval and is associated with the kidneys. This chakra is all about sexual energy, creativity, and honoring and taking care of our emotional self which I think is an importa…
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Umoja - Unity - Togetherness : To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. We will also be connecting with our root chakra. The Root Chakra located at the bottom of the spine helps us to feel grounded, connected and safe within our bodies and within the Earth. Where can we open up to more unity in our lives? Sponsor…
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This Christmas Meditation will help you discover joy during this holiday szn. We will explore the true essence of Christmas uncover methods to overcome holiday stressors hindering joy and embrace gratitude amidst challenges. This visualization and affirmation meditation will help us feel that joy amd pain can coexist. Join us to breathe, reflect, a…
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Do you struggle with telling others 'no'? Maybe you’re having a hard time breaking up with someone during the holidays. Have you wondered if you have SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? These are all valid concerns, and we have listener letters about them! Join Dr. Imani and Meg as they press rewind on some of the listener letters received for seaso…
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This year, we’re reaching deep into our stocking to give all of our listeners the gift of gratitude! Whether it’s having made it to the end of the year, practicing wholeness, or understanding how you can better support someone close to you, there’s a lot to be thankful for. Join Dr. Imani and Meg as they share what’s on their gratitude list. Plus, …
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The Imani State of Mind team is trying something incredibly innovative and mind-blowing this holiday season—we’re setting the bar low when it comes to expectations. Close your eyes, ditch the idea of a 'perfect holiday,' and join Dr. Imani and Meg as they share tips to reduce stress and keep things realistic. Plus, Dr. Imani performs a pop culture …
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The holidays have finally arrived, and for some of us, that means remembering loved ones who once brought cheer and great memories to our lives. It may also mean taking a moment to grieve, which can be challenging amid everything else we’re all dealing with. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they discuss ways we can mourn our cherished people during …
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Take a moment to consider how today’s events and day-to-day life affect our mental health as adults. Now, pair that with peer pressure, questionable trends, and social media. Can you imagine what our kids may be going through? Join Dr. Imani and Meg as they break down how to start a discussion and ways to encourage our children to talk about their …
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Election season is here, and things tend to get quite chaotic. Staying up to date with candidates, deciding who will earn your vote, and sifting through tons of misinformation can be incredibly tiring. It’s all good, though! Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop have you covered on this week’s episode with a deep dive into how we can all stay sane during the ele…
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Have you ever felt like someone is excessively showing their affection or how much they care about you? You've probably set boundaries, and they're still crossing them, right? Well, that sounds like love bombing. Join Dr. Imani and Meg as they dive deep into a topic that can often lead to emotional and psychological abuse. Plus, the duo also perfor…
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Wearing sweatpants to brunch? That’s all you, mama! Wearing jeans while working from home? They say it helps with focus. Did you know that the clothes we wear have the power to shift our moods? Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they take a deep dive into their closets, plus they perform a pop culture diagnosis on Miranda from the timeless classic ‘Th…
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In this meditation, we will allow ourselves perssion to accept ourselves and the hard reality of life. Suppression of the true self is no longer required. Acknowledging that we are all evolving beings, find beauty in the notion of being a work in progress. Ground yourself with affirmations of safety, care, and belonging. Allow the Earth to support …
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No matter the season or time of year, there’s always a reason to be in your garden. Sure, we have to tend to what we plant, but we also have to do the same for ourselves! Studies have shown the benefits and positive effects that gardening can have on our mental health. Join Dr. Imani and Meg as they share their personal green thumb stories with spe…
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“It didn’t even happen that way. You’re just making things up!” Okay, but are you really? A term that dates back to the 1944 film ‘Gaslight,’ gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that involves manipulating someone into questioning their personal experiences, feelings, perceptions, or even their sanity. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they discu…
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Have you ever considered how dependent we all are on digital devices? From computers to phones, tablets, and watches, many of us spend countless hours consuming digital content and staring at screens—even now as we type this episode description. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they unpack the importance of digital detoxes and taking time away from …
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Despite the increase in conversations focusing on mental health awareness, the topic of therapy remains sensitive for most. The act of seeking help and talking about one’s personal mental health experiences is something that should be embraced, especially when you find a safe space and a professional that suits you. Join the ladies of 'Imani State …
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Dr. Imani is reaching for her notepad to prescribe mandatory rest for all listeners! You get a nap, you get a nap, everybody gets a nap! Living through chaos and finding time to unplug can seem incredibly hard, but only if you make it that way. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they discuss the importance of rest, finding time to shut your mind off, …
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This meditation is about the importance of recognizing and respecting your own thoughts and opinions, even when they differ from others. It can be challenging to distinguish your own thoughts and feelings from those of others, but it's important to maintain healthy boundaries and respect for yourself. This meditation will help you cultivate a posit…
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Truth? Your wellness journey has been fueling a billion-dollar industry. It's time to embrace the idea of wholeness and go deeper in our exploration of self. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they uncover the truth behind deceptive practices and explore ways we can all embrace wholeness. For this week's pop culture diagnosis, they delve into Douda fr…
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Naysayers be damned! Climate change is real and is sending most of us into an emotional whirlwind. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they discuss how climate change affects our mental health, answer listener letters, and share their pop culture diagnosis of Jocelyn from the HBO show 'The Idol.' If you'd like to submit a listener letter, please email …
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The struggle of being Black in predominantly white spaces can have a huge impact on our mental health. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they discuss the effects with guest Toni Ann Johnson, author of ‘Light Skin Gone to Waste.’ Plus, the ladies share their pop culture diagnosis of Darcy from the Netflix comedy ‘The Perfect Find.' If you'd like to su…
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Did you know that the pandemic caused a spike in ADHD evaluations? Or that it has led to a nationwide shortage in ADHD medications? Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they discuss the impact of Adult ADHD and why it’s still on the rise. Plus, the ladies perform a pop culture diagnosis on Dre from Donald Glover’s show, 'Swarm'. If you'd like to submit …
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Your favorite psychiatrist is back with an all-new season of the Imani State of Mind podcast! Join Dr. Imani and her co-host Meg Scoop as they answer listener letters, explore the pros and cons of "Grind Culture," and serve a pop culture diagnosis on Effie Morales of 'Power Book II: Ghost'. If you'd like to submit a listener letter of your own, ple…
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This meditation is for those of us transitioning babck to school, work, or back into the office. Asé. Join our FB Messenger group: https://tinyurl.com/soulsistassleep-fb-group Sponsor: Sleephones - https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=704 ___ 🎤 Wanna Collab? - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TsipporahTheExplorer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more sleep meditations. …
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This meditation will help you to release the pressure of taking things personally. Learn to release emotional attachments and find inner peace. Asé. Join our FB Messenger group: https://tinyurl.com/soulsistassleep-fb-group ___ 🎤 Wanna Collab? - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TsipporahTheExplorer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more sleep meditations. Never miss a…
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The power of letting go. This visualization meditation will help you to lean into the feelings of letting go of the hard things. Letting go and knowing that there is a bigger plan that is unknown to you. Allowing yourself the freedom to fall. I know it is scary.. but don't forget you have a cushion. Even if it is painful, you have a safety cushion …
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This is a visualization meditation for loneliness and solitude. Enjoy and embrace this season of solitude. Asé. Join our FB Messenger group: https://tinyurl.com/soulsistassleep-fb-group ___ 🎤 Wanna Collab? - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TsipporahTheExplorer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more sleep meditations. Never miss a meditation with our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠…
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Ever want to start something new, but feel stuck in old habits? This meditation is for you. Asé. Join our FB Messenger group: https://tinyurl.com/soulsistassleep-fb-group ___ 🎤 Wanna Collab? - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TsipporahTheExplorer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more sleep meditations. Never miss a meditation with our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📝⁠⁠⁠…
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Join me in Honoring Juneteeth, Black Freedom Day, as we breathe together and honor the breathe and the bodies of those that came before us. Joyful Juneteenth Affirmations: I celebrate our liberation. I define what liberation looks like for me today and I find joy in honoring this. I embrace joy for my ancestors. I am my ancestors' wildest dream. I …
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A meditation to celebrate Pride Month and create safe internal place to foster acceptace and love. Additional Resources from Folxhealth: Healing Resources for Black Queer and Trans Communities Can Meditation Help Heal Queer Communities of Color? Expanding The Lens: The Importance of Meditation for Historically Excluded Groups - YouTube Video from H…
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A sleep meditation to bring you back to the present moment. Asé. Join our FB Messenger group: https://tinyurl.com/soulsistassleep-fb-group ___ 🎤 Wanna Collab? - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TsipporahTheExplorer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more sleep meditations. Never miss a meditation with our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share the love on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple …
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It is Mental Health Awareness Month Meditation #MoreThanEnough "It’s an opportunity for all of us to come together and remember the inherent value we each hold — no matter our diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background or ability." -NAMI I Am Enough Affirmations:My worth is not measured by your productivity. My work is not my worth. No…
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Meditation for Mothers | A Mother's Day Guided Sleep Meditation Affirmations for Mothers: I am proud of the mother I have become. I am proud of the mother I am becoming. I am deserving of rest and rejuvenation on Mother's Day and every day. I allow myself to release any burdens weighing me down. I honor myself and I honor the journey of motherhood.…
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What makes me who I am? Is it my words, actions, my personality, my character, my intentions, my past, my history? This meditation is for those of us that are taking time to know ourselves. Those of us who feel self-doubt that can crimple us from what we really want to do with our life. It's okay to take you time to understand you. It's okay to rel…
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This meditation is for decision making challenges. Key Affirmations: I listen to my mind, but I also listen to my heart. I am intentional with my decisions.I am not defective for taking time to decide. I connect with what I really want for my life. Asé. ___ 🎤 Wanna Collab? - ⁠⁠⁠@TsipporahTheExplorer⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ for more sleep me…
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A meditation for imposter syndrome in this new season of transition and transformation. Asé. ___ 🎤 Wanna Collab? - ⁠⁠@TsipporahTheExplorer⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ for more sleep meditations. Never miss a meditation with our ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠! ⁠⁠📝⁠⁠ Share the love on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠! ⁠⁠📝⁠⁠ Share the love on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠! ___ FOLLOW ME: Instagram…
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