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

Mindful Movement & Healing: Yoga, Self-Care, and the Power of Connection with Monife' Marshall

Episode Notes

Wellness begins with listening to your body, and in this inspiring episode, host Janice Saunders welcomes Monife' Marshall, founder of Yoga by Monife'  and certified nutritional wellness coach. Monife' shares her powerful healing journey—from chronic pain after a near-fatal car accident to discovering yoga as a path toward physical and emotional freedom. Together, they explore the connection between body and mind, the importance of breathwork, the healing power of touch, and practical ways to honor your body through self-awareness, posture, and daily mindfulness.

This conversation reminds us that healing doesn’t have to be complicated—it’s about slowing down, tuning in, and creating space for wellness in every season of life.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:29 Meet Monife'  Marshall: A Journey to Wellness

04:37 The Life-Changing Power of Yoga

11:03 Mind-Body Connection and Healing

24:06 Practical Tips for Managing Pain

32:48 Embracing Yoga with Modifications

33:23 Recognizing and Addressing Pain

33:55 The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration

38:04 Personalized Eating Habits

40:17 Balancing Your Plate

48:31 Exploring Healthy Alternatives

50:09 The Role of Sleep in Wellness

51:20 Finding Love and Wellness Later in Life

55:27 Words of Encouragement and Gratitude

 

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How yoga can relieve chronic pain and strengthen the mind-body connection

The importance of posture, breathwork, and self-awareness in daily health

How to listen to your body and practice mindfulness through movement

Simple tips for hydration, balanced eating, and reducing processed foods

The role of positive self-talk and gratitude in lasting wellness

 

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

Yoga by Monifa: www.yogabymonife.com

YUKA App: Scan food labels for nutritional quality and safer alternatives

Mudra Deck Recommendation: Learn hand mudras for meditation and healing

Seasonal Sisters Wellness Manifestation Toolkit – Janice’s coaching course for holistic self-care

 

📣 Call to Action:

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