The Wellness Geek

The Wellness Geek

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15 Episodes
The Wellness Geek Podcast is a platform dedicated to showcasing people of color within this ever-growing online wellness space. Through our weekly interviews with health leaders ranging everywhere from Doctors of Natural Medicine, to Health Coaches, Food Educators, Wellness Bloggers, and Nutritionists alike, you'll be sure to get inspired and learn something new!
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Episodes
15 Episodes

How does self-image impact our food choices? Could that eating habit you want to break be a maladaptive coping mechanism? And how do the generational traumas within the AfricanAmerican community come into play? In this episode of TWG, we sat down with the lovelyJennifer Sterling, M.S, R-DMT, and founder of The Black Girl Healing Project. To learn more about Jennifer's work, visit:https://www.theblackgirlhealingproject.com/ And connect w/Jennifer on Instagram @jennmsterling

In this fun episode on The Wellness Geek, I sat down with the literal Goddess, Abena Boamah.She is a recent graduate achieving her masters in counseling psychology, an educator, a Pisces, and the creator of Hanahana Beauty, an all-natural skincare brand whose mission is to disrupt the global beauty industry. To learn more about her incredible work, company, and their products, visit hanahanabeauty.com And to connect w/ Abena herself & follow her journey, connect with her on Instagram at @beanieboama

Is detoxing a case of one size fits all? (Spoiler alert, it isn't). Do the health benefits of coffee outway the negative press? What is Naturopathy? What is Ayurvedicmedicine? And most importantly, how is this all relevant to you? Sit down with Dr. Anjali & I as we dive deep into these topics and more on yet another episode of The Wellness Geek Podcast. And don't forget to check out Dr. Anjali at www.dranjalind.comand on Instagram @dranjali_nd :)

How do we protect our energy? What’s it like going from being a full-time nurse to becoming a certified yoga instructor on top of that? Sit back with us as we get to know Dara Danielle, (better known by her Instagram handle as @pintsizednurse) as we talk everything from her personal growth with yoga, to her personal growth within social media. And don’t forget guys! The #1 way to support the podcast is by leaving us a review on iTunes

In this episode, I sit down with Wellness Blogger & Holistic Health Coach Sierra Brown. We discuss everything from what a holistic health coach really is, to what Sierra believes it takes to become a successful blogger in 2018. You can find Sierra across all social media platforms @wholeheartedchronicles & on Twitter @_wholeheartedchronicles_ Find reach out to our host Alina B. on Instagram @heyalinaalive as well! And don't forget, the #1 way you can support the podcast is by leaving a review on iTunes

In the first episode of S.2 of The Wellness Geek, I had the honor of sitting down with Ms. Lashanna Leonard. Lashanna is currentlypursuing her Doctorate in Natural Medicine and is the proud founder of LaShanna Leonard Inc., a bicoastal company that serves both Houston, TX and Los Angeles California communities. Lashanna's Info: http://lashannaleonard.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lashannaleonard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaShannaLeonard *Connect w/ Alina on Instagram@heyalinaalive

In our final interview on season one of The Wellness Geek Podcast, Alina Brown sits down withKiah Chism, a Holistic Facilitator based out of Dallas, Texas & owner of the business, Enigmatic Soul. If you're interested in learning more about Kiah, be sure to connect with her at WeAreEnigmatic.com & @KiahChism on Instagram! And don't forget, even though the season is ending, the party isn't over when it comes to health and wellness! Be sure to connect w/ Alina on Instagram @heyalinaalive <3

Is love at first sight real? Have scientists found a free way to increase our memory recall for studying and combat anxiety? Is there really a way to coexist with Facebook friends who have different political opinions than you? Sit down with our host, Alina Brown as she searches the web and shares some of the most interestinghealth and wellness news from the week. And don't forget, the#1way you can support the podcast is by leaving a review on iTunes!

In this episode of The Wellness Geek, Alina Brown sits down with Lauren Nixon, a Washington D.C. based Food Educator who guides people toward building juicy lives by teaching them to cook with real, sustainable food! Be sure to check Lauren Nixon out at LaurenNixon.com & send her some love on Instagram @larennnixon <3 All of this and more, in this episode of The Wellness Geek! And don't forget, the# 1way you can support the podcast is by leaving a review on iTunes!

In the first installment of Wellness News Wednesday, Alina dives into what some scientist believe to be the most effective tactic to ensure you go to the gym consistently, the psychology behind nostalgia & why "Make America Great Again" is theorized to be so effective. We'll also look into the negative effects of body-positivity in connection to obesity rates, and a lot more!

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