In this solo episode, Sonia talks about the importance of and anxiety around rest. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podcast Email: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.comBy Sonia Hamlin

When was the last time you checked in with yourself on what makes YOU happy? Big or small, it all adds up! If you haven’t checked on you in a while, I strongly encourage you to pick up Chianti Lomax’s @chiantilomax new book Evolving While Black: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Transformation on Your Own Terms. Chianti joins me on #GrownandGrowi…

There is no shortage of stories, warnings and predictions about how your quality of life will decline as you grow into your golden years. I get that it may be someone’s testimony, but I don’t want it to be mine! Asara Tsehai, holistic wellness teacher, is an example of how life can stay juicy in your 60s…and she plans to live this to 100 and beyond…

We all know we need self-care. But how much thought do you put into your routine? How deep does it go? When is the last time you’ve re-evaluated if your routine is working for you? I get into that and more in this episode with master life coach, Cassandra Hill. There is no better time than the present to prioritize caring for yourself. Self-care is…

Before I interviewed @carolynskincare, I asked for listener questions. ✅ What are the best procedures for facial sagging? ✅ How do you get rid of darkness in your underarms? ✅ Can chemical peels get rid of acne scars? ✅ I have eczema, so I’m hesitant to get facials. Is this fear unfounded? ✅ How to reduce eye puffiness and dark circles under your e…

If skincare hasn't been a priority for you, maybe it's time to reprioritize. Having a consistent, healthy skincare routine in your 40s can set you up for great skin in the decades to come. My guest this week is Carolyn Cyprian, a licensed esthetician and medspa owner. We discuss how to take care of your skin as your body is undergoing hormonal chan…

They say knowledge is power, right? Well, I want to keep talking about menopause so we all feel powerful, not powerless. It’s coming, so let’s figure this out…together. This week, I’m in conversation with board certified OBGYN, Dr. Cheryl Johnson, and I want to know how she helps her patients through this stage of life. You’ll definitely learn a th…

What, if anything, would make you pack your bags and move to another country? You wouldn’t be alone – the State Department estimates that 9 million US citizens live abroad. On this episode, my guest, Zarah Charm @zarahcharm has spent the last few years living internationally, most recently Chiang Mai, Thailand. Prior to taking the leap, she owned a…

Resentment is on my mind this week on the #GetToGrowing MiniPod. I feel like resentment in relationships isn’t talked about enough. It’s something I had to learn to deal with…or my marriage wasn’t going to make it. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTu…

Boundaries…how many of us have them? Healthy boundaries that is. Yes, we all have boundaries, but when is the last time you’ve checked-in to see if your boundaries are still effective. Dr. Nicole Monteiro (@iamdrnicole) is a clinical psychologist and researcher who has helped women with establishing healthy boundaries for over 10 years. If you’re f…

I am a realist through and through. It served me pretty well up to this point in my life. But now I want to see how the other half lives. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podcast Email: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com…

In my last episode (epi 60), we focused on recovering from a divorce or breakup. This week, it’s only right that we discuss what it takes to restore a marriage. My guest is certified life and relationship coach Jeanell Greene @jeanellgreene77. She is a true believer in marriage, and uses her compassionate (but intense) approach to help couples who …

Divorce and bad break-up can leave you reeling for days, months or even years. My guest is Tonya Carter, a marriage and relationship exit strategist, author and podcast host. We discuss Tonya's own experience with divorce nearly 10 years ago, and how she is now helping women overcome baggage connected to a divorce or break-up. About My Guest Tonya …

Welcome to Get to Growing. I want to connect with my listeners more frequently than every other week when full new episodes of Grown and Growing drop. I have a lot of great interviews coming up on important topics, but it doesn’t give me time for solo episodes. Get to Growing will be short takes - about 5 minutes or so - about small steps to grow o…

Most times, it's easy to spot when obstacles are in your way, but are you aware when you are the obstacle? This episode is about getting out of your own way. There are many ways you can become a barrier to your own success or growth. I breakdown a few ways we tend to get in our own way and how we can break the cycle. Like. Follow. Share. Website: g…

Dr. Lexx talks about why sex positive parenting in a shame-free environment offers more benefits than just educating about the act of sex. It's a discussion benefits both adults -- whether you're a parent or not -- and children. About My Guest: Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES is a phenomenal sex therapist and sexuality educator who created Th…

Plastic surgery isn't taboo - and hasn't been for a while. It's not uncommon to see a curvy woman and wonder “did she or didn’t she?” I have no problem with women (or men) who decide to have work done. I’m a part of the do you crew. If you’re considering or just curious, this episode is for you. I’m joined by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ch…

In this bite-sized episode, I’m checking-in to wish you a happy new year, share my intention for 2024, and let you know what’s in store for January! Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podcast Email: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.co…

At 43 years old, Devine Overton @welltrainedhair, decided it was time to follow her passion: healthy hair! Now as a licensed cosmetologist she’s making plans to pivot from her career as a financial analyst for the FAA. We talk about her decision to do what she loves…and about all things HAIR. Relaxers. Braids not being a protective style (huh?). Is…

If you've been feeling stuck, this is your sign that it's time to do something about it. Whether it's your career, relationship, or personal development, you owe it to yourself to get UNSTUCK. My guest this week, certified professional coach, Daniela de la Piedra, specialized in helping people transition to a more fulfilled life. Life will sometime…

While student loans are easy to get, they aren’t easy to understand or easy to pay off. It doesn’t help that interest rates keep the balance growing despite consistent payments. It is predatory and unfair. Natalie Jean-Baptiste (@slaystudentloandebt), a wellness advocate and student loan relief attorney, who got her start by getting her own $120,00…

I share a few key life experiences that shaped my perceptions and philosophies about money. Share how my money management style has evolved, leading me to feel the most comfortable, confident, and secure with money than I’ve ever been in my life. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagra…

We live in a chaotic world. That’s why I feel it’s the perfect time to have my next guest, Celine Kheir @celine_kheir_, on the pod to talk about how we can relieve ourselves of overthinking, procrastination and anxiety. Celine takes us through her journey and shares techniques on how she achieved a calm mind, which is detailed fully in her book “Ho…

The way life is setup, sometimes it can feel like you spend all of your time reacting to what life throws at you - instead of building the life that you want. It is difficult, but entirely possible to design your life on your terms. It involves vision, persistence and the ability to pivot. My guest, Yadira Santana-Dowling @myintentionaljoy has hand…

This week, I’m making the case for quitting…anything. That job. That friendship. That relationship. That diet. Some things are not worth “toughing it out.” I break it down in this episode. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podc…

This week, #GrownAndGrowingPodcast welcomes S e x Therapist and Pleasure Coach, ChantaBlue (nj_sextherapist). I started this podcast for women who are interested in evolving, discovering more about themselves, and becoming freer in all aspects of life. It’ couldn’t be ‘grown and growing’ without conversations about sexuality, intimacy and pleasure.…

Confidence. It’s a trait that I’ve pondered over so many times in my life. I’ve read books on it. Took trainings on it. Talked about it in therapy. Prayed about it. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I believe are the three layers of confidence, and how we can tap into each layer individually or collectively to get through any stage of life. L…

Mid-life means you're also mid-career. In this episode, I bring my friends Yadira Santana-Dowling, Roberta Hatchett, and Emanuel Basnight back to discuss nearly 25 years of working in our careers. We share lessons and insights that will hopefully take us into the next 20 years -- whatever that happens to look like. Like. Follow. Share. Website: gro…

My previous weight loss attempts were based in vanity. I wanted to fit into a specific size and look good in my clothes. I was chasing the 20-something version of myself. This year, though, I FELT like crap. My blood pressure was borderline high. And I was tired of trying different diets. Then I met Coach Netra Shettleworth, owner of Butterfly Tran…

There a lots reasons people fail at new ventures, goals and hobbies. One reason I feel gets overlooked is consistency. This week I'm revisiting an episode that first ran last year about consistency's vital link to success. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodca…

This week, I’m talking divorce 💔 with my guest, attorney Sondra Douglas, a family law and personal injury attorney. While I know a lot of people who are divorced, I wanted to have this conversation with someone who has seen many divorces up close. Based on her experience, Sondra shares insights that may help those considering divorce or who are try…

Can I call this episode new-ish? This week, I’m revisiting episode 1: Fear After 40. Though I recorded this episode a year and a half ago, I needed to hear it again. It reminded me I have a blueprint to move past fear, and sometimes - even at this big age of 45 - I need to be reminded. Hopefully, it will bless you like it blessed me. Like. Follow. …

We're all familiar with the saying the only constant is change. This is true, but knowing this doesn't help deal with the changes that life throws our way. Now that I'm older, I'm trying to deal with life changes in a completely different way. It doesn't mean the process is less difficult or stressful -- I just have better coping mechanisms. Today,…

Did you know that 1 out of 2 adults admit that they're lonely on a regular basis -- and this was before the pandemic. Why is this? There's so much time spent dissecting and critiquing romantic relationships, but do we place enough value on platonic relationships? I'm talking about it on this episode. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.bu…

Plastic surgery isn't taboo - and hasn't been for awhile. It's not uncommon to see a curvy woman and wonder “did she or didn’t she?” I have no problem with women (or men) who decide to have work done. I’m a part of the do you crew. If you’re considering or just curious, this episode is for you. I’m joined by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Chu…

I have a front row seat watching my sister’s, Sharon @shaydplace, journey with sickle cell. Today, she’s sharing HER story on the pod. This episode is personal. But I wouldn’t share it if I didn’t think it would help someone in some way. Her resilience and self advocacy are inspiring. This episode, I’m in conversation with my sister as well as NIH …

Feminine energy and the soft life. What does it mean to you, if anything? There are lots of opinions about whether tapping into your feminine energy is a lost art or hype. I was curious, so I asked Dr. Nicole Monteiro to come on the podcast to discuss. Dr. Nicole is a licensed psychologist and life coach who teaches women to harness their feminine …

Think back: how did you learn about “the birds and bees”? Would you teach your kids in the same way? Or, do you want to do something different? I think we live in a world that REQUIRES a different approach. And that’s where Dr. Lexx comes in. In this episode, Dr. Lexx talks about why s e x positive parenting in a shame-free environment provides so …

Wills and estate plans aren’t just for wealthy people. This. Is. A. MYTH. 67% of all Americans - and 77% of Black people - die with no will or estate plan, and there are so many unintended consequences to this decision. This episode I’m talking to Sahmra A. Stevenson (@officewithoutwalls), an attorney and founder of Stevenson Law Offices, about the…

As women, there is no shortage of things that we worry about. But we’re no good to others if we’re not at the top of the list. On the podcast, I talk a lot about being in a good mental space, but our physical health is just as important. In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Nicole Farmer, NIH physician scientist and internal medicine doctor, about w…

Spoiler alert: There's no cheat code...at least not for a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Okay, now that we got that out of the way, in this episode Coach Netra explains what it really takes to have a healthy, sustainable lifestyle, which leads to weight loss and many other benefits. She knows as she has been walking the talk for over 20 years. This…

To celebrate one year of podcasting, I reflect on what I learned on this journey. Hopefully it helps someone who wants to start something new. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podcast Email: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com…

This is a special episode in two ways. First, it marks the last episode in my first year of podcasting. Second, I’m in conversation with the person who challenged me to launch this podcast, Professional Coach Deborah McIver. This conversation is a sneak peak into what one-to-one coaching is like - in case you’re considering it - and it’s also the o…

For many years, I looked forward to setting New Year's resolutions. I loved picking new goals for the year, and working to bring them to fruition. But cut to mid 2022, and my hectic personal and professional life had caught up to me. In this episode, I discuss what I'm choosing instead of outlining a list of SMART goals to accomplish in 2023. Sign …

Yoga. It was something I avoided because it was hard and slow and I felt awkward. Now that I’m older the slow, stretching and stability aspects of yoga appeal to me. But I still didn’t have a place where I felt comfortable. In comes Kia Lee (@yogab4tacos), a new yoga instructor whose approach to yoga seems to be exactly what I need in this period o…

Confession: I am not a wine lover. But my guests on today’s episode want to change my mind about that. #MoniqueColeman, a certified sommelier, and #RobertaHatchett, a bohemian lifestyle curator, are the owners of VinBoheme, a wine and decor shop based in Washington, DC. I’ll be honest, I walked away from our conversation with a greater appreciation…

Let Target, Walmart and other retailers tell it, the holiday season starts before Halloween. That’s when you’ll see your first Santa sighting. To me, the holiday season starts with Thanksgiving and goes until New Year’s Day. In this solo episode, I’m talking about the holidays mean to me. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.com…

In my last Girl Chat, it was all about the single ladies. This time I'm talking to a few of my girlfriends about marriage. 👰🏾🤵🏾‍♂️ The internet is always good for a “hot take” on marriage and relationships, so I’m talking to actual married women about their very real experiences. Thanks to Sharon (@shaydplace), Erica (@ericageneen) and Nyree (@nywi…

After learning about the child and adolescent mental health crisis in the US, I wanted to talk to a clinical expert to learn more and better equip myself with tools for my own children. The conversation is enlightening and helpful. This conversation with Dr. Jari @doctor.jari gave me hope. About My Guest: Dr. Jari Santana-Wynn is a child and family…

This week I’m talking with Dionne Watts-Williams @workwithdionne branding messaging consultant and personal branding coach. She helps women figure out how to shine professionally to help them climb the corporate ladder or stand out as an entrepreneur. The conversation is enlightening and real. Meet My Guest: As a shy, nervous child, Dionne Watts-Wi…