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

Prioritizing Health: Freedom from Alcohol and Drug Addiction with Uniqua Simmons

Episode Notes

Janice Saunders welcomes Uniqua Simmons, an entrepreneur, creative, and wellness practitioner, to the Seasonal Sisters podcast. Uniqua shares her health journey, which began with her journey to sobriety following her mother's passing due to ovarian cancer. The podcast explores the power of music in healing, addresses substance abuse disorders, and highlights the benefits of group movement and dance for overall health. 

Uniqua's dance class, Afia Afro Jazz, is discussed as a platform for building community, storytelling, and promoting diversity. The importance of positive mindset, affirmations, routines, and rituals in maintaining health and personal growth is emphasized. The episode concludes with tips and insights for individuals dealing with substance abuse disorders and the encouragement to investigate meditation and movement for healthier living. Tune In!

Chapter Summaries;

(0:00:51) - Introduction and Welcoming Guest: Uniqua Simmons

(0:01:55) - Uniqua's Health Journey: The Start of Sobriety

(0:03:18) - Addressing Substance Abuse Disorder

(0:04:24) - Uniqua's Career and the Impact of Health on It

(0:06:38) - The Impact of Dance and Community

(0:08:16) - Uniqua's Dance Class: Building Community and Healing

(0:11:46) - The Importance of Positive Mindset and Affirmations

(0:15:29) - The Power of Routines and Rituals

(0:19:17) - One Fact, One Tip, One Recipe Segment: Addressing Substance Abuse Disorder

(0:32:58) - The Role of Discipline and Balance in Health Journey

(0:35:24) - Closing Remarks: Uniqua's Current Projects and Future Plans

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