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Black Woman In Bloom

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Black Woman In Bloom is a platform designed to uplift, encourage and empower Black Women by exploring wellness topics that promote self-care and mindfulness. It is led by TaReon Jael, a Certified Health Educator and Medical Lab Scientist. While the podcast is no longer in production, we hope that you find practical tips and strategies to help you navigate your unique health and wellness journey.

April 2020- December 2023

Mental Health Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement
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Episodes

Embracing Life's Seasons: Growth, Resilience, and the Final Reflections of Black Woman in Bloom

January 01, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MB

As I sit here reflecting, I can't help but marvel at the seasons of life and how they ebb and flow with our deepest values and commitments. It's been a journey of growth, challenges, and self-discovery here at Black Woman in Bloom, and our final episode promises to leave you with reflections on the delicate interplay between pursuing passions and the precious moments with our loved ones. I open up about the tough decisions we face when life's demands overshadow our ambitions and share the he...

32: A Journey of Self-Care: Realigning with Core Values

July 20, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MB

Feeling overwhelmed with your ambitious goals for the year? Needing some time to rest, realign, and reassess? I hear you. As we navigate through the year, balancing the demands of our personal and professional lives, we realize that it might just be time to pause and realign our goals. This episode is all about reevaluating and realigning our pursuits with our core values and aspirations. We explore how changes in our lives naturally impact our goals and emphasize why it's crucial to adap...

31| Exploring Transactional Modesty, Body Liberation, and Adultification: A Deep Dive into Black Women's Liberation with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons

July 06, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Have you ever wondered how societal norms of modesty and beauty shape our thoughts, feelings, and even our interactions? I sat down with the brilliant Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons, and together we unpacked the concept of 'transactional modesty' that she developed in response to the backlash Ciara received for her outfit choice. This episode promises an in-depth discussion on the societal implications of our appearance and behavior, encouraging you to question your personal preferences and thei...

Taking Time to Recharge: A Short Break for Growth and Wellness

June 23, 2023 03:00 - 1 minute - 968 KB

The podcast will be on a short pause. We're using this time to recharge and gather some fantastic new ideas and topics to discuss with you. Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 6th, when we'll return with another empowering and educational episode.  In the meantime, visit blackwomaninbloom.com for more information and resources on wellness, self-care, and mindfulness.  Stay safe and take care. Click HERE to join the email list and receive your FREE Expanding Your Vision guide

30| Embracing a Summer of Possibilities: Guided Meditation for Self-Discovery and Growth

June 08, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MB

Imagine a summer where you focus on what you "could" do instead of what you "should" do. How would that transform your life? Join us in Episode 30 of the Black Woman in Bloom podcast for a guided meditation that will help you tap into this mindset and visualize the endless possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead for you. Inspired by Janelle Monae's artistic evolution and a recent Vibe Check podcast episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth together, encouraging self...

29| Do Less (A Guided Meditation)

May 25, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MB

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28| Being Present (A Guided Meditation)

May 11, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MB

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27| What Is a Medical Laboratory Scientist?

April 27, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MB

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26: Our Bodies Belong to Us. A Guided Meditation in Honor of Black Maternal Health Week

April 13, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MB

Tune in for a guided meditation inspired by Black Maternal Health Week 2023. Click here to check out the show notes. Click HERE to join the email list and receive your FREE Expanding Your Vision guide

25|Take the Antidepressant…if That’s What’s Best for YOU.

March 30, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Trigger Warning: Mental health, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation . . . . If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988 to talk with someone now. In this episode, TaReon shares more about her mental health journey and then shares tips on making informed medical decisions. Click HERE to read the show notes. Click HERE to receive this episode's journal prompts and guided meditation. Click HERE to join the email list and receive your FREE Ex...

24| Thoughts on Healing. It's a Chapter, Not the Book

March 16, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Are you the type of person who has your emotional self-care routine down to a science? When it comes to doing the healing work…you’ve been there and done that. But despite that routine and experience, have you ever found yourself caught in an emotional tailspin after a negative interaction with someone or after seeing something upsetting in your newsfeed? Did it leave you wondering why this pain resurfaced after all your healing work? In today’s episode, TaReon offers tips and words of en...

23| Manifesting Spring with a Guided Visualization

March 02, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Has this winter felt like the longest winter ever? Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are currently in the last few weeks of winter. And for some of us that get hit hard by the winter weather, this time of year can seem like it will never end. The colder temps and shorter daylight hours make us want to go into hibernation mode. But do you feel an extra sense of sadness during the winter months? You could be suffering from seasonal affective disorder or S.A.D. Listen to the episode ...

22| Sustaining Motivation

February 16, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

You know the story. You set out to achieve your goal for the year, month, week, or day. You're feeling super motivated. But then something happens. There's a subtle internal shift, and you find yourself losing motivation. And then you question the goal you set for yourself, and doubts swirl around in your mind. Do I really want to pursue this goal? Maybe I got in over my head. I'm not seeing the results I had hoped for. Perhaps I should just quit. How do you stay motivated when the exci...

21| Six Lessons from the Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt

February 02, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Do you love the feeling of a fresh start? Whether it’s a new year, month, week, or a new day? And when you have that feeling, do you get inspired to get things in order?  Maybe it’s that closet or dresser that has stuff back in the back that you know you haven’t touched or worn in forever. You know good and well, just like I do, that you probably won’t ever wear it again.  There are many social media accounts, books, and TV shows that offer tips, tricks, and strategies aimed at helping us ...

19| Being In Transition

January 19, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MB

We're back! There have been some exciting changes for TaReon Jael and her family. During this episode, she shares some things she's learned during this season of transition in her life and provides some tips and insights that will help you navigate seasons of change in your life.  Click HERE to find the references, resources, and journal prompts mentioned in the episode. Click HERE to join the email list and receive your FREE Expanding Your Vision guide

20| What It Means to Be a Black Woman in Bloom

January 19, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MB

In episode 19, Being In Transition, TaReon talked about her transition as a new Mom. And in a previous episode way back in 2021, she talked about rebranding the podcast from Wellness for Black Girls to Black Woman In Bloom. One thing that those episodes have in common is that she presented some thoughts on identity.  In this episode, TaReon dives into what it means to be a black woman in bloom. By the end of the episode, you’ll feel uplifted and affirmed in your identity as a Black woman.  ...

18| Self Love and Self Acceptance

June 24, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MB

In Ep 16 of the podcast, we talked about healing from the effects of internalized racism and inferiority.  In this episode, we'll continue the conversation by diving into the healing process by uncovering the concepts of self-love and self-acceptance.  These terms, especially self-love, are the sort of terms we commonly hear thrown around within the wellness space, but it can be hard to know what they mean in a tangible way.  So in this episode, we'll discuss the meaning behind these terms a...

17| Allowing Our Vision to Expand and Evolve

June 10, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Have you ever found yourself taking an unplanned, but much needed, break from something? What about a break from something you genuinely enjoy? Well, that’s exactly what happened with me and podcasting. Life happened (i.e. recovering from a toxic workplace) and my mind and body forced me to rest. In this episode, I share:  What influenced the break in detail Some of the events and my reflections during the break plus a fun announcement Tips and words of encouragement to inspire you to a...

16: We Apply Balms and Sweet Oils On Our Scars | Healing Internalized Racism

February 18, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MB

Join TaReon as she shares what she's been learning about internalized racism and the steps she's taking towards healing from the effects of it. Show Notes Click HERE to join the email list and receive your FREE Expanding Your Vision guide

15: We Inherited Healing

February 04, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

We're back! It’s officially Black History Month 2021 in the US and Canada, and recently President Biden signed executive actions to help work towards racial equity in our nation. These recent "happenings", as well as, my recent exploration of the film series, Small Axe by Steve McQueen,  got me thinking about racial justice issues and generational trauma and healing. So in this episode we'll discuss generational trauma and explore generational healing with journal prompts to help us on our j...

14: Building Resilience and Hope

December 10, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.62 MB

In this month's episode, you'll hear some words of encouragement and journal prompts to help you reflect on the past year in a way that builds up your resilience and hope for the future. I'll be taking some time to implement some changes I have in mind for the podcast, so the next episode will go live on February 4th, 2021!  Follow us on Instagram to stay in touch @wellness4blackgirls and @tareonjael  Show Notes Click HERE to join the email list and receive your FREE Expanding Your Visi...

13: "I Don't Do What I Do For Recognition" Interview with Public School Educator and Curriculum Writer Melissa Nikohl

November 12, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Tune in to our second interview on the podcast with Public School Educator and Curriculum Writer, Melissa Nikohl.  Melissa Nikohl has been an educator for 10 years. She currently teaches in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. On her blog, www.melissanikohl.com, she writes about education by sharing tips and resources for educators.  In this episode, we talk about… Overcoming mental barriers while pursuing new career opportunities Self-care practices to use after leaving a toxic workplace Buildi...

12: Self Reflection Journal Prompts

October 01, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MB

October is the first full month of fall (in the northern hemisphere!) and the start of quarter 4. It’s the home stretch of the year just before the excitement of the holiday season sets in. Listen in to the episode to hear eight self-reflection journal prompts designed to help you capture the mood of the fall season. Grab your own FREE copy of the 8 Self-Reflection Journal Prompts from the episode. HERE New episodes go live on the first Thursday of each month! Show Notes Click HERE to join ...

11: Reflections on Self Care

September 03, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MB

September is Self-Care Awareness Month. Oftentimes when we hear the word self care it’s used as a buzzword. In this episode we'll talk about what self care really means by briefly reflecting on the history of the term and eight suggestions to help us on our self-care journeys. References and Resources Mentioned Click HERE to join the email list and receive your FREE Expanding Your Vision guide

10: Creating a Culture of Health, Individual Growth, and Social Change with Tyrone Beverly

August 20, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In this episode we have our very first guest on the show, Mr. Tyrone Beverly. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Im’Unique, a non-profit organization based out of Denver, Colorado that is dedicated to uniting the community and fostering healthy lifestyles within those communities. Listen in as we discuss Tyrone’s upbringing and how it led him to begin his mind-body journey and the creation of Im’Unique. We also get a chance to hear Tyrone recite and break down the Poetic Flow and he...

9: Financial Wellness | More Than Securing The Bag

August 06, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this episode we’re jumping back into the dimensions of wellness to talk about financial wellness. For a lot of us talking about finances can be touchy, but our financial wellness impacts our health, especially our mental health, profoundly. So we’re going to talk about it and reflect on what financial wellness means and what it means for Black women. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card to BLK & GRN. Resources Mentioned in the Episode Click HERE to join the email li...

Episode 9: Financial Wellness | More Than Securing The Bag

August 06, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this episode we’re jumping back into the dimensions of wellness to talk about financial wellness. For a lot of us talking about finances can be touchy, but our financial wellness impacts our health, especially our mental health, profoundly. So we’re going to talk about it and reflect on what financial wellness means and what it means for Black women. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card to BLK & GRN. Resources Mentioned in the Episode Support the show (https://www.k...

8: Ways You Can Help Society Become Mental Health #StigmaFree

July 24, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

In this episode we'll talk about the prevalence of mental illness, the types of mental health stigma and its impact, as well as tips on how we can work to end mental health stigma. Complete the Getting to Know You Survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card to BLK & GRN. Click HERE Resources from the episode Click HERE to join the email list and receive your FREE Expanding Your Vision guide

Episode 8: Ways You Can Help Society Become Mental Health #StigmaFree

July 24, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

In this episode we'll talk about the prevalence of mental illness, the types of mental health stigma and its impact, as well as tips on how we can work to end mental health stigma. Complete the Getting to Know You Survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card to BLK & GRN. Click HERE Resources from the episode Support the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/wellnessforblackgirls)

Ep 8 Mental Health #StigmaFree

July 24, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

In this episode we'll talk about the prevalence of mental illness, the types of mental health stigma and its impact, as well as tips on how we can work to end mental health stigma. Complete the Getting to Know You Survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card to BLK & GRN. Click HERE Resources from the episode Support the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/wellnessforblackgirls)

7: Mind Body Connection

July 12, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

July is National Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month, so, in keeping with the theme for this month, I share a bit about my mental health journey. I share this with the hopes that, by me opening up, it will help normalize the conversations we have about mental health in the Black community.  I also hope that it will encourage others who are battling mental illness to reach out for help when they need it. I’ll also share: Information on the compliment...

Episode 7 Mind Body Connection

July 12, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

July is National Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month, so, in keeping with the theme for this month, I share a bit about my mental health journey. I share this with the hopes that, by me opening up, it will help normalize the conversations we have about mental health in the Black community.  I also hope that it will encourage others who are battling mental illness to reach out for help when they need it. I’ll also share: Information on the compliment...

6: Carrying the Torch | Self-Care and Work

June 26, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MB

I want to start out by giving a shout out to my Mom. At the time this episode is published on June 25 2020, my Mom will be a few days away from being officially retired! Can I take a moment to talk about my mom for a minute? Some of my earliest memories of her are of her dressed up in her military uniform and headed to work. She was a nurse in the Air Force at the time, so she would be in her white nurses uniform or, on special occasions, in her dress uniform. I remember how she styled her h...

Episode 6: Carrying the Torch | Self-Care and Work

June 26, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MB

I want to start out by giving a shout out to my Mom. At the time this episode is published on June 25 2020, my Mom will be a few days away from being officially retired! Can I take a moment to talk about my mom for a minute? Some of my earliest memories of her are of her dressed up in her military uniform and headed to work. She was a nurse in the Air Force at the time, so she would be in her white nurses uniform or, on special occasions, in her dress uniform. I remember how she styled her h...

Episode 5: Six Ways to Care for Our Spirits During Difficult Times

June 11, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

How are you doing? That’s the question we’ve been hearing a lot of lately. And we’ve been letting people know that, “We are not okay.” There’s so much going on in the world right now. Tensions are high, and we’re all feeling the weight of it in one way or another. For me, as a Black woman, in the words of Fannie Lou Hamer, “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” I know there are many others who feel the same. What do we do when we feel like this? What can we do to take care of ourselve...

5: Six Ways to Care for Our Spirits During Difficult Times

June 11, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

How are you doing? That’s the question we’ve been hearing a lot of lately. And we’ve been letting people know that, “We are not okay.” There’s so much going on in the world right now. Tensions are high, and we’re all feeling the weight of it in one way or another. For me, as a Black woman, in the words of Fannie Lou Hamer, “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” I know there are many others who feel the same. What do we do when we feel like this? What can we do to take care of ourselve...

Episode 4: Sister Friends Sister Circles

May 21, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Have you been watching this season of Insecure on HBO? *No spoilers. I promise.  If you’re not familiar with the show, then let me share a brief bit about it. It’s an HBO show which was created by Issa Rae who stars as Issa Dee. Throughout the show we watch Issa’s journey as she navigates both her professional and personal life while living in L.A. One of the things I love about the show is that we get to see her experiences with her girls/sister-friends/sister circle. We also get to see ho...

4: Sister Friends Sister Circles

May 21, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Have you been watching this season of Insecure on HBO? *No spoilers. I promise.  If you’re not familiar with the show, then let me share a brief bit about it. It’s an HBO show which was created by Issa Rae who stars as Issa Dee. Throughout the show we watch Issa’s journey as she navigates both her professional and personal life while living in L.A. One of the things I love about the show is that we get to see her experiences with her girls/sister-friends/sister circle. We also get to see ho...

3: Let's Discuss Misogynoir

May 07, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this episode we’re going to talk about intellectual wellness and learn a bit about misogynoir. This is inspired by an episode of the Carefree and Black Diaries which is hosted by Shaakira White. In October of 2019 she did a series during the month of October which she called Blacktober. During that time she highlighted various topics that affect the Black community and one of the topics she covered was misogynoir. When I heard Shaakira introduce this topic I was instantly intrigued.  Sinc...

Episode 3: Let's Discuss Misogynoir

May 07, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this episode we’re going to talk about intellectual wellness and learn a bit about misogynoir. This is inspired by an episode of the Carefree and Black Diaries which is hosted by Shaakira White. In October of 2019 she did a series during the month of October which she called Blacktober. During that time she highlighted various topics that affect the Black community and one of the topics she covered was misogynoir. When I heard Shaakira introduce this topic I was instantly intrigued.  Sinc...

Episode 2: Health Benefits of Getting Outdoors

April 30, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MB

At the time this episode is released it is Spring 2020. If you’re anything like me, you love spring! In the spirit of the new season and the warmer temperatures that come with it we’re going to talk about environmental wellness and getting outdoors. In light of the current pandemic, we want to use good judgement, and decide if we can safely leave the house or not. If we live in a place where we can safely get to an outdoor space while maintaining the recommended social distance of six feet ...

2: Health Benefits of Getting Outdoors

April 30, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

At the time this episode is released it is Spring 2020. If you’re anything like me, you love spring! In the spirit of the new season and the warmer temperatures that come with it we’re going to talk about environmental wellness and getting outdoors. In light of the current pandemic, we want to use good judgement, and decide if we can safely leave the house or not. If we live in a place where we can safely get to an outdoor space while maintaining the recommended social distance of six feet ...

Bonus: Self-Care Tips for Essential Workers

April 28, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MB

In today's episode we’re going to discuss emotional wellness and self-care tips for those within the essential workforce. I want to dedicate this episode to all of those within the essential workforce especially our healthcare workers. I want to also encourage all of those who have been negatively impacted by the effects of SARS-CoV-2, which we know as Covid-19. I know a lot of people are finding themselves navigating career transitions and feeling a sense of job insecurity right now. I want...

Bonus Episode: Self-Care Tips for Essential Workers

April 28, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MB

In today's episode we’re going to discuss emotional wellness and self-care tips for those within the essential workforce. I want to dedicate this episode to all of those within the essential workforce especially our healthcare workers. I want to also encourage all of those who have been negatively impacted by the effects of SARS-CoV-2, which we know as Covid-19. I know a lot of people are finding themselves navigating career transitions and feeling a sense of job insecurity right now. I want...

Episode 1: Intro to the Wellness for Black Girls Podcast

April 22, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MB

Welcome to the first episode of the Wellness for Black Girls Podcast!  In this episode I share: A bit about myself  A brief message explaining why I decided to launch now in light of the COVID-19 pandemic The inspiration for the podcast  The eight dimensions of wellness and what they mean for Black Women Resources From Today’s Episode Support the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/wellnessforblackgirls)

1: Intro to the Wellness for Black Girls Podcast

April 22, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MB

Welcome to the first episode of the Wellness for Black Girls Podcast!  In this episode I share: A bit about myself  A brief message explaining why I decided to launch now in light of the COVID-19 pandemic The inspiration for the podcast  The eight dimensions of wellness and what they mean for Black Women Resources From Today’s Episode Click HERE to join the email list and receive your FREE Expanding Your Vision guide