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 encouragement for your emotional healing journey.  She then follows it up with a guided meditation. Clic ..read more

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 to learn more about seasonal affective disorder, its causes, and how to cope. Continue listening to the ep ..read more

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 to learn more about seasonal affective disorder, its causes, and how to cope. Continue listening to the ep ..read more

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 excitement of pursuing that goal starts to fade? How can you keep moving towards your destination when you don ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  After you’ve had a chance to listen, share with us what being a black woman in bloom means to y ..read more

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 hair and makeup, as wells as, how she wore her jewelry. It was so subtle, classy, stylish, and, of course ..read more

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 ..read more

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 HEREResources from the episode ..read more

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 ourselves while also taking action? For many of us we practice self-care which includes leaning on our faith. Re ..read more