Practice Dirty: Using Mindfulness to Develop Unshakeable Inner Calm

About Practice Dirty: Using Mindfulness to Develop Unshakeable Inner Calm

Practice Dirty is a podcast that explores ways of thinking and being that help black and women of color explore their inner well-being through somatic practices and mindfulness. The podcast is non-linear, while I offer my own experiences and knowledge, I also talk to others who are working to expand the definition of wellness. I offer a lot of guided, self-introspection episodes to help you manage your own journey to inner well-being and balance.

Publisher

Macala Rose

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

29 Mar 2023

Latest episode

24 Feb 2024

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Feb 2024

   Ecotherapy and Using Land-Based Practices to Reconnect to Ourselves | Dr. Chelsea Williams

   In this episode, I speak with my colleague Dr. Chelsea Williams, (https://drchelseawilliams.com/) a psychotherapist who specializes in using nature in therapeutic settings to work with her patients. Chelsea works with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships and workplace issues.  Her specialization areas include intergenerational trauma, attachment, social justice, and somatics. Passionate about providing trauma informed care within our larger social context, Chelsea welcomes clients who are craving a space to address the harmful impact of white supremacy culture as an inextricable element of personal healing. This includes white identified folks seeking accountability and growth, as well as bodies of culture, mixed-race, multi-heritage and those walking in the borderlands - those who know all too well the perils of denying the impact of white supremacy as we try to heal our wounds. In this episode, we discuss: Disconnection has led us to live in disassociated, disregulated states within our mind and body; it’s why we seek other things to fill out the voids in our souls. Systems of oppression thrive on dissociation. As people, if we reconnect to land and ourselves, systems of oppression would have a hard time working. We no longer have collective practices that help men and women process loss, grief and pain - this is we need community. We can’t metabolize all that happening in the world.  In order to function in the world today, we have to shut down parts of soul,  humanity, and critical thinking in order to put one foot in front of the other each day. Connection to nature and the land helps us reconnect to ourselves and co-regulate with the environment, and learn to not feel so lonely. Ecotherapy is an extractive process that helps teaches the soul and body to release, reconnect, and allow for the flow of emotion. To build a tolerance for discomfort; learning to sit with it and process the emotions associated with discomfort helps us heal. When the world radicalizes women, there’s already a requirement for discomfort. It’s exhausting and we didn’t sign up for it. It’s will take generations to collectively heal from it. In this lifetime, our own body healing is giving permissions to those in our lives to heal as well. One  of the key factors of trauma is lack of choice. We need to present people with choice, and let their choices guide their healing journey. We need full consent from all the parts of ourselves to move through trauma. As women of color, we need to give ourselves permission to stop bypassing our lived experiences. Sometimes we need people to give us permission because we’ve been indoctrinated to do so. Listen to your intuitive, warrior self; you are more than qualified to do what you’re doing! We need to step outside the way we’ve been conditioned. We need to go inward, there’s a reason winter exists. Give yourself permission to rest, and explore your inner world. Give yourself permission to stop believing the urgency. Urgency is a characteristic of white supremacy and capitalism. Set boundaries, “you are not allowed to exact from me anymore.” Other Links: The Alliance for Ecotherapy & Social Justice - https://theaesj.com/ (https://theaesj.com/) Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

2. 

   17 Feb 2024

   Boundaries, Being Audacious, Black Cowgirls, and Becoming What You're Looking For | Abriana Johnson

   In this episode of Practice Dirty, I talk with Abriana Johnson (https://abrianajohnson.com/), the Chief Growth Officer at Teaching Horse, and the founder of Cowgirl Camryn and Black Unicorn Creative. We discuss: Building a business at the intersection of your interests; Building a network to do the work you dream of; How leadership development serves as a bridge to having hard conversations; Becoming a conduit to translate animal behavior into human language; How horses expose a company’s biggest challenges and bring dysfunction into the light; How company leaders want to be influential, and how the perception of power is most leaders’ deep desire; The roles of formal and informal power (https://www.macalarose.com/insights/what-happens-when-women-gather-fire); How unconscious bias, microaggressions, and bypassing kill an individual’s ability to function in their role; If you can’t find what you’re looking for, become it; Mentorship of younger generations of black girls and teens; How our brain crave patterns, it creates feelings of safety; Having the audacity of a mediocre white man, or a mediocre stallion - be loud, present and command attention; Don’t be afraid to be audacious; it is one of the only road blocks for women of color that prevents them from build legacies and empires; Small moments of beliefs bring big mindset shifts. Follow Abriana Online: Instagram: Https://instagram.com/theabrianJ (Https://instagram.com/theabrianJ) Website: https://abrianajohnson.com/ (https://abrianajohnson.com/) Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

3. 

   7 Feb 2024

   Dialogue with the Spirit of an Illness | Guided Visual Meditation by Macala Rose

   In the great awakening of my soul, I committed myself to learning a lot about psychospirituality (which to me,  the intersection of the mind and the soul come together). When I first started exploring this concept, I discovered narrative therapy, which is how to use stories to help heal your mind. At the time, I was looking to understand my own stories, I discovered Dr. Mehl-Madrona. Dr. Mehl-Madrona has an extensive body of work, but it’s not widely popularized (nor all of it widely available) like the work of other psychologists or indigenous healers may be. One book of Dr. Mehl-Madrona has stuck with me for the past several years. The Spirit of Healing, (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Spirit-of-Healing-Audiobook/B00500HM4M) which is an exploration of narrative therapy, is a beautiful book to listen to. One of the exercises is called,  “Dialogue with the Spirit of an Illness” (found in Chapter 10) became a part of my personal toolkit, as well as part of several workshops I ran over the years. In it, you visualize a conversation with the spirit of an illness you have. “Illness” is metaphorical. It can represent an actual illness, a negative belief, or thought pattern.  I guide you through a conversation with the spirit behind the illness, belief, or situation. In that conversation, we ask, how it came to you, what it needs you to know, and how it can move on from you. Listen in, and let me know what you think. To learn more about our 2024 workshops or 1/2 ranch experiences, visit my website. Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

4. 

   16 Jan 2024

   Fostering a Culture of Inclusivity, Becoming an Empathetic Leader, and Fixing Toxic Workplaces | Sonia Jorgensen

   In this episode of the Practice Dirty podcast, host  I talk to co-facilitator and friend Sonia Jorgensen, a nurse and healthcare leader who owns and runs Spirit2Spirit, an equine-facilitated leadership  development program (https://spirit2spirit.org/). We discuss the challenges that companies face in terms HR, managing employee turnover and retention, and how to fix toxic work environments. In this conversation, Sonia and I explore the benefits of fostering a positive company culture and the importance of leaders developing essential skills to lead healthy teams. We also talk in-depth about the need for leaders to have empathy, curiosity, and a beginner's mindset, as well as the importance of setting clear expectations and boundaries. We also delve into some pretty heavy hitting topics such as when it may be necessary for employees to walk away from a role or for leaders to let go of an employee. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of open communication, understanding, and mutual respect in creating healthy work environments. We also discuss how horses help positive change happen 10 times faster than most traditional methods. Learn More About Spirit2Sprit: https://spirit2spirit.org/ (https://spirit2spirit.org/) Connect With Sonia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-jorgensen-spirit2spirit-llc-98555b235/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-jorgensen-spirit2spirit-llc-98555b235/) Learn More About Practice Dirty and How We Help Women of Color Develop Unshakeable Inner Calm at: https://www.macalarose.com (https://www.macalarose.com). Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

5. 

   16 Jan 2024

   Don't Be Afraid to Be Seen, Be Bold, and Live From The Inside Out | Tiffany Hardin

   In this episode of the Practice Dirty podcast, I interview Tiffany Hardin, CEO of Gild Creative Group and Represent, an influencer marketing agency and talent management group that represents BIPOC creators. She’s also the founder of Conscious Hustler (https://www.theconscioushustler.com/). Tiffany and I talk about her personal journey and how mindfulness (https://www.macalarose.com/insights/culturally-relevant-mindfulness-programs-black-women) and self-care intersect with her everyday life. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries (https://www.macalarose.com/insights/how-to-set-boundaries), being bold, and living inside out. Tiffany shares her experiences in the music and advertising industries, and emphasizes the need to prioritize oneself and one's own needs. Tiffany also shares how she finds mindfulness in her everyday life through the power of breathwork (https://www.macalarose.com/insights/mindful-breathing-for-black-women) in order to maintain a connection to herself, and a higher power. She encourages women of color to stop negative self-talk and to recognize their own worthiness. She also emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and modeling positive behavior for others. More About Tiffany Gild Creative Group: https://www.gildcreativegroup.com/ Conscious Hustler: https://www.theconscioushustler.com/ Tiffany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanymariehardin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanymariehardin/) More About Macala & Practice Dirty Download the Practice Dirty 30-Day Mindfulness Guide: https://www.macalarose.com/store/p/mindfulness-workbook-for-black-women (https://www.macalarose.com/store/p/mindfulness-workbook-for-black-women) Connect with Macala on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Macala Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

6. 

   16 Oct 2023

   Mindful Nutrition: Do I Really Have Food Allergies, Sensitivities or Intolerances?

   As you get older, food sensitivities you’ve had since you were younger can start to build, making your body more reactionary to something that it’s had a hard time processing. By 40, you can actually become partially intolerant of certain things you could eat when you were younger. Before you believe you’re allergic to something, I think you should understand what a food allergy actually is. According to the Mayo Clinic, a food allergy is a reaction that occurs in your immune system after you’ve eaten a certain food. These foods can lead you to break into hives, develop itchiness or swelling in the throat, nose, mouth and airways, or even lead to anaphylaxis. When it comes to a food allergy, almost 90 percent of all food allergies are related to eight foods: milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. What’s the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Sensitivity (or Intolerance)? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, a food allergy is a reaction to food proteins that your system can’t break down and results in severe reactions like the ones listed above. A food intolerance or sensitivity is related to an enzyme deficiency in your digestive tract that makes it hard to process a certain food, but it doesn’t lead to the severe outcomes that an allergy does. We can be sensitive to foods, but not allergic to them. Read The Full Post and Find Detail Graphics: https://practicedirty.substack.com/p/food-allergies-black-women Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

7. 

   9 Oct 2023

   Mindful Eating: As a Black Woman, What Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements Should I Take

   There is a time and place for supplements, but you probably don’t need to take as many as you currently do. There are vitamins and minerals found in the food you eat every day. So if you’ve been wanting to rethink your supplement routine and/or stop taking them altogether. This episode and the full text below is what you need. Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements Vitamins: Vitamins are organic compounds required by humans in small amounts from the diet. Vitamins are made by living organisms (plants and animals). We need them to stay alive. When we are deficient in them, our bodies aren’t working properly. Minerals: Minerals are elements that originate in the Earth and cannot be made by living organisms. Plants obtain minerals from the soil, and most of the minerals in our diets come directly from plants or indirectly from animal sources. Minerals may also be present in the water we drink. Your daily requirements depend on activity, lifestyle, and other health factors. The way to get them is simply by eating real food. Food is nutrient-dense and packed with vitamins and minerals. That means your body is getting most of what it needs from what you’re already eating. When you’re first starting to eat better and at the beginning of your health journey, you may use nutritional supplements because you may be overly deficient in them. Also, if you’re vegan and/or vegetarian, you may have to take in order to achieve a sufficient amount of them. In general, women need to make sure they’re getting sufficient Iron and Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D for bone health. As you start to eat better, you’ll not need to rely on them as much because the food you eat has naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. The vitamins and minerals found in your food is way better than what has been put into a bottle. Read the full article at: https://practicedirty.substack.com/p/black-women-vitamins-minerals-supplements Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

8. 

   2 Oct 2023

   Mindful Nutrition: Do you need to limit or give up Alcohol, Caffeine or Sugar?

   Love Food, Love Yourself is a series on nutrition and mindful eating designed to help women of color, over the age of 40, understand how their bodies process food, and the nutrients it needs to function best. It’s aimed at debunking food myths, wellness trends and fad diets. It’s a no bullshit approach to making better, more mindful decisions about the food you eat. If you're a woman of color, over 40, who works in a mental health or wellness role, I invite you to subscribe to my newsletter. Read the full article at: https://practicedirty.substack.com/ Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

9. 

   27 Sept 2023

   Mindful Nutrition: As Black Woman, What Are My Nutritional Requirements After 40?

   Somewhere in our mid-30s, our bodies begin to go through a big set of changes;  your hormones change and our metabolism shifts. These changes are subtle at first; we begin to experience weight gain, loss of lean muscle mass, bone density can decrease, we might sleep less, and strange things begin happening in our menstrual cycles. The list goes on. Then, around 40 our bodies start to enter perimenopause, and while this usually begins in your forties, it can begin as early as your mid-30s. Cellular level changes cause you to store more fat and the ability to burn fat diminishes in return. Your estrogen begins to decline as our bodies begin to transition to menopause, somewhat erratically, and it keeps decreasing (along with progesterone). So, is it over after 40? Has your body simply betrayed you? Are you doomed to hold unwanted body fat unless you continually diet, cleanse, and deprive yourself? The answer is no. You can become, or continue to be healthy in a way that works for you. No diets, cleanses or deprivation needed. By our mid-30’s, (and certainly after 40), we simply have to recognize that our nutritional requirements change.  Our bodies require different macronutrient compositions –– our protein (meat, fish, dairy, beans, and legumes ), carbohydrate (whole grains), and fat (like olive oil) intake has to match our evolving needs; the same goes for our  micronutrients –– that is, our vitamin and mineral intake. While it may sound complex, it’s actually not. It comes down to: Get and eat enough protein; Balance fat in your caloric intake; Get adequate fiber; Eat the right carbohydrates; Take stock your vitamin and mineral requirements; Drinking enough water; Be willing to break up with certain foods; And make small, conscious decisions that help  develop healthier, more appropriate eating habits. I want to make it very clear that you shouldn’t focus on any  single macro or micronutrient (I’m looking at you carbohydrates); remember, your body needs all of them, in a balanced fashion; that’s what holistic means. It’s important to focus on eating foods that nourish your body, rather than harm it. So, put aside the ideas that you have to deprive yourself of certain marco and micronutrients because, in fact, doing so may  actually be contributing to your health issues. Read my in-depth analysis of macronutrients here: https://practicedirty.substack.com/p/black-womens-nutrition-after-40 Read my in-depth explanation of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) here: https://open.substack.com/pub/practicedirty/p/black-women-vitamins-minerals-supplements Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    31 Aug 2023

    Mindful Nutrition: How Do We Fix Our Broken Relationships with Food, Health, and Nutrition?

    Welcome to Love Food, Love Yourself, an written and audio series for Practice Dirty (https://www.practicedirty.substack.com/),  designed to help women over  40+ develop better understand of nutrition and a create a more mindful relationship (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mindful-intuitive-eating-creating-inclusive-approach-women-rose?trackingId=5kxX3D%2BuT1mwFXmz5U7VrQ%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3B4%2BjwjaENRFa60UW4519uCw%3D%3D) with food.This series will help you better understand the foods that you put in our bodies, and also learn how those foods connect to our mental, physical and spiritual health. In our last piece, I talked about how our relationship with food became so fragmented and broken, especially for BIPOC women over 40, like myself. In this episode, we’re going to go through a series of questions and exercises that can help begin to heal that relationship. So how do you begin to fix your relationship with food (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/black-woman-how-did-my-relationship-food-become-so-broken-rose/)? The first thing you have to do... is stop. Stop reading books, stop reading blogs, unfollow all the so called social media gurus. Just stop. And once you’ve taken a break from it all, and had a chance to breathe, you can then come back and begin to learn anew. Pause here if you like...If you do decide to keep listening however, you should still take that break, and come back to this again at a later date. Whenever you’re ready, I’ll be here waiting for you. Now that you’ve taken some time to clear your head, we can go back to the basics. Find the full article and questions prompts at https://practicedirty.substack.com (https://practicedirty.substack.com/) Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    31 Aug 2023

    Mindful Nutrition: How Did Our Relationship With Food, Health, and Nutrition Become So Broken?

    It’s  2023, and we, as women, we’re taking our health into our own hands. We’re trying to make more informed decisions; we’re ditching healthcare for self-care, we’re trading in prescription drugs for CBD. When it comes to our food we’re eating better, for the most part. Yeah, we’re eating more vegetables and we know wholesome food is good for us, but many of us are still eating too many processed foods due to time and cost constraints. And despite an increased focus on our health and what we eat, our “diet” is still the leading cause of preventable conditions like obesity, heart disease, and death.  We understand the concept of food as medicine, yet we predominantly eat crap. So let me ask you something, if we, as women, know that something as simple as eating better can help us live longer, reverse negative health issues and keep us out of an early grave, why aren’t we all shouting ‘All Hail Kale!’? The answer is: We’re disconnected from our food just as much as we are our own bodies. Instead of figuring out what works best for us as individuals, we’re caught up in  the latest fads –– micro fasting, keto, low carb, - we’re constantly  looking for the  easiest solution to inherently complex issues. We buy into the quick (expensive) fixes rather than doing research, putting effort into building healthy habits, and creating positive behaviors that will change us for the long-term. As a result, our understanding of nutrition, of the micro and macronutrients our bodies need to function and thrive, has been rendered almost non-existent. To put it succinctly: Our relationship with food is broken. The mental, physical and physiological connections that make up our health have become inherently dysfunctional. Listen to the episode or read the full article at https://practicedirty.substack.com. (https://practicedirty.substack.com/) Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    30 Aug 2023

    Mindful Nutrition: A Deep Dive into What Women of Color Should Eat - My Origin Story

    Welcome to Love Food, Love Yourself. I’m your host, Macala Wright. This  podcast is designed to help women over  40+ develop better relationships with food. My goal is to help you fall in love with food and even more with yourself. In this episode, I share my journey to health and how I learned to love food and take charge of my health through a mindful, no bullshit-approach my diet and nutrition. To read the full article, subscribe to my newsletter on Substack: https://practicedirty.substack.com (https://practicedirty.substack.com/) Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    22 Jun 2023

    Nervous System Healing, Trauma Isn’t a Marketing Tool, and Building a Supportive Community | Interview with Sukie Baxter

    In the latest episode of Practice Dirty, I speak with the original nervous system healing coach and YouTube influencer, Sukie Baxter. In this episode, we discuss: How you know if you actually need to work on regulating your nervous system. How you are holding tension in your body directly correlates to how you hold it in your mind. What your nervous system reveals about your health and medical issues. Learning to listen to the physical signs your body is sending you. Whether it’s personal development or self-healing, there is no quick fix, we have to do the work. Wellness culture markets “fix yourself fast” and that tactic is damaging to learning to regulate. The body perceives trying to changing too fast as an attack or a threat, and it revolts. It takes time and practice to learn a new way of being, and relating to yourself. Our culture’s focus on hyper-productivity leads to collective burnout. We live in a culture of toxic individualism and it’s killing us. We can only influence ourselves - our lives, bodies, and thinking. Being in community with people doing the work creates support and fosters co-regulation. Trauma influences how you move through the world. As a human being, you’re a process that shapeshifting all the time. It’s unethical to use trauma, broken, or pain as a marketing tactic. When your healing is soft experience, the body and mind integrate it much more readily. Healing doesn’t have to be a hard, bootcamp like experience. Our challenges with self actualization comes from view ourselves as things, not as living organism. The one thing you should stop doing right now is trying to be perfect. Invite yourself to be curious about why you are doing, what you’re doing, when you’re doing it. It’s where you can reclaim little drops of agency in a culture that takes it from us. BONUS: What happens when you’re a horse woman and you want to move beyond competition. How to explore just “being” with your horses, and “being” with yourself. Throwing your playbook and timeline outline the window when to comes to how you coexist with your animals. Sukie Baxter - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCABftGT184YQ33z8I1uCw) and Whole Body Revolution (https://wholebodyrevolution.com/) Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    19 Jun 2023

    Embracing Your Sexuality, Your Body is Not an Object, and Reconnecting to Pleasure | Interview with Sara Silverstein

    Interview with Sara Silverstein (https://www.sarasil.com/), a breathwork facilitator and certified somatic sex coach. In this episode, we discuss: Why women are so disconnected from our bodies. We disconnect from ourselves due at a young age due to cultural conditioning and sexual objectification. Your body belongs to you, no one else. Using somatic experiencing to explore your body through the four realms of sexuality. When you give someone the opportunity to speak up in a safe space, they flourish. Learning to connect to yourself can help you reclaim your sexuality. Learning to love your body as it is. The fact that your vulva has its own aura. Yeah, it’s a thing… How the majority of porn is dismissive of the majority of women and their bodies. Breathgasm - the bliss of an orgasm that come from breathwork. You should try it… Women are pro-sexuality, men are afraid of it. How to become a multi-organism individual by quieting your mind and feeling into your body. Developing the ability to talk about really hard things. Asking lots of questions and actively listening in order to have really hard conversations. Make sure you understand your limitations and boundaries. In order to reclaim your body and sexuality, you need to do the work. No one can do it for you. It’s time to stop being afraid to embrace your power and evolution. We’re over being told we’re too much. In fact, we can take up even more space. There are many paths of success, and you can achieve it in a way that works for you. Embodying all the pieces of you is one of your greatest challenges. Book Recommendation: Come As You Are (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22609341-come-as-you-are) Learn More About Sara: https://www.sarasil.com (https://www.sarasil.com) Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    13 Jun 2023

    Imposter Syndrome, The Power of Brainspotting, Silencing the Inner Critic, and Taking Back Your Power | Interview with Kecia Lee

    In this episode of Practice Dirty, I speak with Kecia Lee, a transformation life coach and Brainspotting practitioner. She helps people who are at a crossroads in their lives, explore their inner world when life simply isn’t working, and help them use their inner knowing to figure out what to do next. In this episode, we discuss: How all women face Imposter Syndrome, self-doubt and self sabotage. How decades of cultural conditioning have created our challenges in mindset and affect how we think. How we learn to not listen to the voices in our head telling us we can’t achieve our goals. How giving away your power takes a mental and spiritual toll. When you make yourself small, it reinforces your negative beliefs about yourself. How women need to challenge thoughts and beliefs - “Is what I’m thinking really true?” The power of brainspotting, one of the fastest ways to process trauma and move on to the next step of your journey. In order to move forward, you have to have an awareness of your patterns and be willing to change them. Self-care isn’t rainbows and kittens, it is radical transformation. Learning to put yourself first in order to serve and give requires integrity with yourself. When you develop your ritual and routines, try many practices. But be fluid in learning how to find your center wherever you are. How we’ve led away from ourselves, and we spend our lives trying to come to ourselves. That we are not separate, we’re all connected; we’re made from the same stardust and chemical composition. It’s time to stop criticizing yourself and others. The relationship with yourself is the most important thing you’ll ever have. Connection to yourself is the pathway to everything. Book: The Anatomy of Peace (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/25480369) Kecia’s Website: Coaching with Kecia (https://www.coachingwithkecia.com) Macala Rose - Mindfulness Tools Co. (https://www.mindfulness-tools.com) | Practice Dirty Newsletter (https://www.practicedirty.substack.com) Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    5 Jun 2023

    Nervous System Regulation, Anxiety Is Caused by a Need For Safety, and Healing | Interview with Amrit Sadhana Boyd

    In this episode, I speak with Amrit Sadhana-Boyd (https://www.instagram.com/theuntamedherbalist/), a nervous system regulation coach, and founder of The Untamed Herbalist (https://www.theuntamedherbalist.com/), about the role our nervous systems play in our mental and physical health. We discuss the very hot topic of nervous system regulation, trauma, and what may be missing from the conversation when it comes to being a black or woman of color.  We discuss: How to teach women to feel safe in their bodies. That the antidote to anxiety isn’t calm, it’s safety. When we learn the tools that teach us how we can self-regulate or co-regulate, we can create safety within our ecosystem. As women, we are terrified of discomfort in our bodies, so our body’s natural response is to shut down. How to learn to sit in discomfort and work through it. Big “T” or little “T,” trauma is defined by an experience that is too much, too soon, too fast. Your baseline for a regulated nervous system isn’t going to be the same as everyone else. The nervous system is the highway between the mind and the body. It is the blueprint of your entire life. It holds all of your memories, it runs all of your body functions. How nervous system regulation is integrating, not getting rid of, not letting go of, all of the pieces so that they are a part of you, but they do not define you. That unless you are racially trauma informed, you are not fully trauma informed. Just because I'm trauma informed, that does not make me equipped to treat trauma. Being trauma aware also means that you have to be aware of spiritual bypassing, toxic wellness culture, and gaslighting. Why it’s time to drop the word manifestation. That women need to adopt the statement of “I am healing, not healed” because healing is a lifetime journey. Healing isn’t about perfectionism .Perfectionism is rooted in white supremacy and doesn’t exist. Did you know that your nervous system builds resiliency by putting you through the fear cycle, and letting you experience what it is like to come out the other side? Nervous system regulation is all about when you're activated, finishing the stress cycle. Give yourself a lot of grace. Your anxiety is trying to protect you. It’s important to acknowledge your anxiety, explore it, and let it move through you. How we overcome living in a collective state of anxiety. Our collective anxiety as women comes from the fear of bodily harm. When you’re activated, meditation isn’t the right tool to use. When you finally come out of a state of dysregulation, that you’re going to experience endless exhaustion. You have to give yourself permission to rest and learn what feels like to be in a state of balance. Trust what your body is telling you because your body won't ever lie to you and your mind absolutely lies to you. And how to stop being so hard on yourself. Learn More About Armit at The Untamed Herbalist (https://www.theuntamedherbalist.com/). You can purchase the Hack Your Nervous System Deck (https://mindfulness-tools.com/products/hack-your-nervous-system-deck). Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    2 Jun 2023

    Shadow Work For Black Women, Embodiment, Burn Out, and Letting Go of the Fear of Being Seen | Interview with Nikki Silvestri

    In this episode of Practice Dirty, Nikki Silvestri of Soil & Shadow (https://soilandshadow.com/bipoc-leaders) and I discuss: What it’s like to be a black woman who’s fully committed to embodying a life defined on our own terms. What it was like growing up in dangerous, violent communities in the 80s in Los Angeles. The impact of childhood trauma and its role in shadow work. What shadow work is and how women must work through their shadows in order to resolve trauma and grief. Being burnt out, letting the pieces crumble, and finding the agency to rebuild. Doing less work, and keeping family circles small, in order to become observant and learning to heal. How women are the ultimate leaders and how childbirth, in vitro, and carrying another life sets us up for our successes. How the societal and racial constructions developed during the first American colonization were built to segregate and oppress us. How basic bitch business models, built on simplicity, may not always be beneficial. The village/community models that would help heal broken family structures. How black and women of color can find agency to be seen and be heard. How the collective fear of women of color is not being seen and being alone. In order to experience ecstasy, we must first work through grief. It’s heavy, and it’s deep. But it’s empowering and proves just how powerful we can be. Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    29 Mar 2023

    Destigmatizing Mental Health, Find a Home within Yourself, and Putting an End to Hate

    In the first episode of Practice Dirty, I sit down and talk with Hatty Lee, one of the co-creators of The Indwell Guide. In this episode, Hatty and I discuss: Women of color have a right to take care of themselves. Self-care is necessary when it comes to your mental health. How her book, Indwell,  was created in response to #BlackLivesMatter and #StopAsianHate. Starting a self-guided journey inward and exploring mindfulness. The impact of violence on BIPOC communities. Destigmatizing mental health amongst BIPOC communities. How breathwork changed her life and how she uses it as a tool to help her clients regulate their nervous system. What trauma-informed practices look like for women of color when it comes to the workplace. How external factors are noise, and finding peace start with creating a home within yourself. Find the full transcript here: https://macalarose.com/blogs/mindful-living/destigmatizing-mental-health-and-trauma-informed-care-for-bipoc-communities Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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    29 Mar 2023

    Why I Created This Podcast: Getting Out Your Head, Connecting With Your Heart, Finding Inner Calm

    Here's a short overview of why I created this podcast, what it's about, and how you can use it. Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.

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