Black Women’s Wellness: Inspiring Mental, Physical, and Social Health – Seasonal Sister Podcast

G is for Grace: Letting Go and Growing with Gentleness

Episode Notes

In this soul-soothing installment of the A to Z of Wellness series, Janice invites you to embrace the letter G for Grace—a crucial, often-overlooked ingredient in every wellness journey. Whether you’re restarting your habits, pivoting through life’s transitions, or simply learning to be kinder to yourself, this episode offers a breath of fresh air.

Through heartfelt reflection and real-life wisdom, Janice reminds listeners that giving yourself grace is not weakness—it’s wellness in action. If you’ve ever struggled with “starting over” or felt behind on your goals, this episode is your permission slip to begin again… with gentleness.

 

💫 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why grace is essential for sustainable wellness

How to reframe "setbacks" as learning moments

The relationship between gentleness and consistency

How to navigate life’s seasons without shame

What it means to grow through what you go through

 

Episode Timestamps;

00:00 Welcome to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast

01:11 Introduction to the A to Z of Wellness Special

01:51 The Duality of Wellness: Exploring the Letter G

03:58 Personal Growth and Setting Meaningful Goals

06:16 Janice's Personal Wellness Journey

10:15 The Power of Consistent Healthy Habits

12:40 Gratitude and Its Impact on Health

17:01 Dealing with Grief Through Healthy Habits

20:19 Inspiring Healthy Habits and Pursuing Greatness

23:22 Conclusion and Call to Action

 

🧠 Wellness Tools + Practices Shared:

Creating space for “slow days” in your wellness routine

Letting go of guilt when your plans change

Building rituals around rest and renewal

Naming your emotions and giving yourself permission to feel

The Seasonal Sisters reminder: "Start small. Start now. Start again if needed."

Episode Mention: EP43: Prioritizing Health: Finding Healing and Balance Through Yoga with Millie Loves Yoga

 

🫕 This Week’s Dutch Oven Recipe for Wellness:

🥣 A base of self-compassion
🌱 A sprinkle of flexibility and patience
🌞 A serving of sunshine and stillness
💬 A dash of honest conversations with yourself

 

🔗 Resources & Support:

📥 Download: 7 Ways to Shine Like the Sun wellness guide
📞 Book a Discovery Call with Janice
🃏 Order the Inspirational Wellness Card Deck (includes eBook + video series)
📚 Read More: Nutritional Psychiatry by Dr. Uma Naidoo

 

💬 Call to Action:

Take 5 minutes today to write yourself a letter of grace. Forgive the skipped workouts, the fast food dinners, the missed meditations—and remember that you are still worthy of wellness.

📞 Then phone a sister friend—it’s a healthy habit.

 

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