Freedom at The Mat | A Women's Wellness Sanctuary

About Freedom at The Mat | A Women's Wellness Sanctuary

The Freedom at The Mat Podcast is a destination for women seeking for health and wellness education & enlightenment from leading practitioners in mental health, spirituality, fitness and overall physical health & wellbeing. Hosted by NYC and New Orleans-based Marketer, Writer, Yoga Instructor & Writer Olivia F. Scott, this podcast is an accompaniment to the Freedom at The Mat YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/freedomatthemat) which features these conversations, yoga tutorials, meditations, readings & more.

Publisher

Freedom At The Mat

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jul 2025

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Beyond The Scars | Life After Breast Cancer, Dr. Shawn McKinney, LCMC Health

   What does it mean to feel at home in your body after breast cancer? After diagnosis, surgery, and treatment, healing can involve more than what’s visible. It can mean navigating scars, changes in sensation, intimacy, fear, and a relationship with your body that feels unfamiliar. In this episode of Well Chat from Freedom at The Mat, presented by LCMC Health, Olivia sits down with breast surgical oncologist Dr. Shawn McKinney for an honest, compassionate conversation about reclaiming our bodies after breast cancer—and making room for healing without the pressure to “bounce back.” Together, they explore the physical and emotional realities of survivorship, the importance of being heard by your care team, and the deeply personal process of reconnecting with yourself. In this conversation: Navigating body image and finding a new sense of self after treatment How 3D areola tattooing can support a sense of ownership and reconnection Opening conversations about intimacy, touch, and partnership Making space for mental health, support, and asking for help Understanding breast cancer risk assessments and individualized care Advocating for yourself, asking questions, and choosing a care team you trust At the heart of this episode is autonomy: your right to ask questions, express your needs, and participate in decisions about your body and your care. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating life after treatment, or supporting someone you love, this conversation makes space for the questions that don’t always get asked—and the experiences that deserve to be heard. This episode is dedicated to those we have lost to breast cancer, those living with it, and the families and communities who love them. Presented by LCMC Health. Subscribe to Freedom at The Mat for more honest conversations about wellness, healing, and honoring ourselves. Share this episode with someone who may need it. Medical disclaimer: This conversation is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Speak with your healthcare team about your individual needs. #BreastCancer #BreastCancerSurvivorship #BodyAutonomy #FreedomAtTheMat #LCMCHealth

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Why Black Women Struggle to Choose Themselves - And How to Start | Oludara Adeeyo

   Self-care for Black women is more than a ritual—it’s permission to choose yourself. In this Well Chat, Psychotherapist and author Oludara Adeeyo, LCSW joins Freedom at The Mat Founder Olivia F. Scott to discuss her book, Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, and Soul, and how to begin putting yourself first. If you’re always caring for everyone else, struggle to set boundaries, or feel guilty asking for help, this conversation is an invitation to make space for your own needs. Olivia and Oludara explore how childhood conditioning and generational patterns can shape caregiving—and what it looks like to build a relationship with yourself through small, intentional acts of self-care. In this episode, we discuss: Why Black women often struggle to prioritize themselves How to set boundaries and give yourself permission to say no Simple self-care practices you can start today Journaling, self-trust, and reconnecting with what brings you joy Asking for help and building a supportive community Why rest and self-care do not have to be earned You don’t have to figure everything out at once. Start small, honor your needs, and return to something that brings you joy. What is one way you’ll choose yourself this week? Share in the comments. Subscribe for more Well Chat conversations with Olivia Scott on wellness, self-discovery, and intentional living. #OludaraAdeeyo #BlackWomenWellness #SelfCare #WellChat #FreedomAtTheMat Purchase Self Care for Black Women,  the book, workbook, cards and other books by Oludara Adeeyo below! https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/Oludara-Adeeyo/186232633 (https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/Oludara-Adeeyo/186232633) https://www.simonandschuster.com/search/books/Author-Oludara-Adeeyo/Available-For-Sale-Now/_/N-1z0x51zZpgz (https://www.simonandschuster.com/search/books/Author-Oludara-Adeeyo/Available-For-Sale-Now/_/N-1z0x51zZpgz) https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=oludara+adeeyo&bkshp-astro=t (https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=oludara+adeeyo&bkshp-astro=t)

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   27 Sept 2026

   Grow Your Own Food: How Urban Farming Supports Wellness & Freedom with Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott

   Can growing your own food become a path to better health, deeper wellness, financial resilience, and freedom? In this powerful episode of Freedom at the Mat: Well Chat, Olivia Scott sits down with Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott—urban farmer, entrepreneur, founder of Footprint Farms, and USA Today Woman of the Year—to explore the life-changing power of urban agriculture, food sovereignty, and reconnecting communities to the land. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott has helped build Footprint Farms into a community-centered farming and education initiative working across 11 states. She shares why access to healthy, local, affordable food matters; how farming can support healing and self-sufficiency; and why women have an essential role in creating healthier, more resilient communities. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, high-rise, or home with a backyard, this conversation offers encouraging, practical ways to begin growing food where you are. Dr. Cindy explains how beginners can start with herbs, greens, seeds, repurposed containers, raised beds, and tower gardens—without needing a large budget, land, or complicated equipment. In this episode, we discuss: Urban farming and food sovereignty in Black communities The connection between food, wellness, healing, and spiritual grounding How Footprint Farms is creating access to fresh food and agricultural education Growing food in small spaces, balconies, stoops, and indoors Tower gardens, raised beds, herbs, greens, and beginner-friendly gardening Food deserts, healthy-food access, and community empowerment Building health, wealth, and self-reliance through growing your own food Women’s leadership in creating sustainable, thriving communities Reducing food waste through juicing, preserving, canning, and value-added products Dr. Cindy’s message is simple: you do not need acres of land to begin. You can start with one seed, one container, one raised bed, or one small growing space—and grow from there. Connect with Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott and Footprint Farms: Website: https://footprintfarms.com (https://footprintfarms.com)Podcast: AG + Culture on YouTube Instagram/Facebook: Search Footprint Farms Learn more about TIME (To Improve Mississippi Economics): (https://toimprovemississippieconomics.org) https://toimprovemississippieconomics.org (https://toimprovemississippieconomics.org) If this conversation inspired you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who is ready to grow more wellness, nourishment, and freedom at home. #UrbanFarming #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSovereignty #BlackWellness #BlackWomenWellness #GardeningForBeginners #SmallSpaceGardening #TowerGarden #FoodDesert #HealthyEating #SustainableLiving #CommunityWellness #FootprintFarms #FreedomAtTheMat #WellnessPodcast

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