In this episode of the Everyday Yellow™ podcast, host Charisse M. Williams is joined by Alexzandra Strickland, a mind-body coach, yoga instructor, and energy practitioner who helps high achievers overcome stress through somatic techniques. Alexzandra, also known as Ally, shares her personal journey of battling chronic pain, advocating for her health, and discovering the profound connection between the mind and body.

Key topics discussed include:

• How stress and trauma are stored in the body, and how movement and somatics can release this energy.
• The benefits of breathwork and how conscious breathing can help calm the nervous system.
• How to listen to and honor the body’s signals to prevent chronic pain and stress.
• Tools like breathwork, yoga, and mindset shifts for managing stress, improving energy, and creating balance in life.

Whether you’re dealing with stress, chronic pain, or simply looking to deepen your mind-body connection, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for holistic well-being.

To learn more about Alexzandra Strickland and her work, visit The Embodied Ally or follow her on Instagram at @EmbodiedAlly.

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In this episode of Everyday Yellow™, host Charisse Williams is thrilled to welcome Sonya Tinsley Hook, an inspiring executive coach and human resources leader. Sonya brings her energy and passion for helping people discover their unique strengths and using them to shine in both personal and professional life. With a background that includes youth programs, community organizing, and talent development, Sonya's heart for empowering individuals truly shines through in this conversation.

Together, Charisse and Sonya dive into the magic of identifying and embracing your true strengths. They explore how aligning with what energizes you can lead to greater happiness, productivity, and a sense of fulfillment. Sonya also shares practical advice for finding and using your core strengths every day to bring more joy and balance into your life and work.

Key topics discussed include:

• The difference between strengths and competencies, and why discovering your true strengths is so exciting!
• How living in alignment with your strengths can supercharge your energy and productivity.
• The joy and impact of strengths-based coaching for personal and professional growth.
• Simple tips for spotting and using your core strengths to create more happiness in your day-to-day life.
• How your strengths can help you build positive relationships and find harmony between work and life.

If you’re ready to discover your inner strengths, boost your well-being, and bring more positivity into your life, this episode is packed with feel-good insights and helpful tips to get you started!

To learn more about Sonya Tinsley Hook and her incredible work, visit All Our Strengths or follow her on Instagram @SonyaTinsleyCoach.

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In this episode of the Everyday Yellow™ podcast, host Charisse M. Williams sits down with Ebony Medina, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT-500), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) facilitator, and founder of the Ebony Yoga Foundation. Ebony shares her powerful journey from living with lupus, which left her bedridden, to regaining her health through the practices of yoga and Ayurveda. She also opens up about the life-changing support she received from her neighbor, who introduced her to Vedic teachings, and how this experience led her to dedicate her life to holistic wellness.

Key topics discussed include:

• How mindfulness, yoga, and Ayurveda helped Ebony regain her mobility and health after a life-altering autoimmune diagnosis.
• The importance of balance in the mind, body, and spirit through practices of Vedic medicine and mindfulness.
• Practical tools for managing physical and mental health, including grounding techniques, personalized nutrition, and sound healing.
• The mission of the Ebony Yoga Foundation to make yoga and mindfulness accessible to all, especially underrepresented communities.

Whether you're facing health challenges or simply interested in the healing power of ancient practices, this episode is filled with wisdom and actionable steps to cultivate balance and well-being.

To learn more about Ebony Medina and her work, visit Ebony Yoga Foundation or follow her on Instagram at @Ebony_Yogi.

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