Rest and Digest: Reset Your Circadian Rhythm and Winter Self-Care to Feel Happy and Whole

12/06/22 • 36 min

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For me and so many others, Winter can be draining and leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and our communities. So as we move toward the end of 2022, I find myself thinking of ways to be prepared for the holiday season and Winter blues.

In this solo episode, I encourage you to think of Winter as a call to rest, set the stage to call in your manifestations, and channel the energy of the Winter Solstice to prepare for the bloom. I share my favorite ways to stay balanced, set boundaries, and be financially well.

I also talk about...

Why winter is the perfect time to focus on extra self-care
What winter represents spiritually and how we can apply this to how we take care
Ways to reflect without dwelling
The importance of taking a break from doing “the work”

Resources:

Healing Through Rest: Creating Balance for Your Nervous System — Balanced Black Girl
Winter, sleep and your circadian rhythms — The American Association of Sleep Medicine
Exercising for better sleep — Johns Hopkins Medicine
Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing — Huberman Lab
Does the High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in African Americans Contribute to Health Disparities? — National Library of Medicine
Benefits of Vitamin D — Harvard School of Public Health
Is Vitamin D deficiency causing your depression? — Healthline
The Synergistic Interplay between Vitamins D and K for Bone and Cardiovascular Health — National Library of Medicine
The Physical and Mental Benefits of Getting Outside in the Winter — University of Utah

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I also talk about...

Why winter is the perfect time to focus on extra self-care
What winter represents spiritually and how we can apply this to how we take care
Ways to reflect without dwelling
The importance of taking a break from doing “the work”

Resources:

Healing Through Rest: Creating Balance for Your Nervous System — Balanced Black Girl
Winter, sleep and your circadian rhythms — The American Association of Sleep Medicine
Exercising for better sleep — Johns Hopkins Medicine
Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing — Huberman Lab
Does the High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in African Americans Contribute to Health Disparities? — National Library of Medicine
Benefits of Vitamin D — Harvard School of Public Health
Is Vitamin D deficiency causing your depression? — Healthline
The Synergistic Interplay between Vitamins D and K for Bone and Cardiovascular Health — National Library of Medicine
The Physical and Mental Benefits of Getting Outside in the Winter — University of Utah

Sponsors:

Open | If you’re looking for a mindful meditation, breath work, and movement app I can’t recommend Open enough. They have a beautifully curated collection of guided meditation, breath work, and movement exercises to support you in your practice. Try Open for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/**BALANCED.**
BetterHelp | This episode is sponsored brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BBG and get on your way to being your best self.

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Finding Work that Fulfills You with Abena Antwi of Burt’s Bees [BONUS]

It’s so important to balance life, family, friends and your career, but it can be challenging — especially during the holidays.

In this episode, I’m joined by Abena Antwi, a Chemist and Associate Product Designer at Burt’s Bees. She shares how she balances her career in chemistry and cosmetics, making time for her family, and taking care of herself.

We Also Talk About...

Why Abena wanted to become a chemist & how she ended up in cosmetics
The challenges of being a working mother and being passionate about your work
How community makes our careers and lives possible
The importance of Black women & women of color working in the cosmetics industry
How Burt’s Bees shea butter products support women in Ghana
Our favorite Burt’s Bees lip tints & shimmers

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This episode is presented by Burt’s Bees. By Nature. For Nature. For All.

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How to Heal with Alex Elle

In this week’s episode, we are continuing our end-of-year rest and digest series with the incredible, Alex Elle. Together, we have an honest talk about healing — the good, the challenging, and everything in between.

Alex also shares what it’s like to heal your inner child while raising children, the importance of taking time for reflection, and even the joys of her walking practice. This conversation is packed with wisdom, thoughtfulness, and stunning truths.

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