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Behind The Silk is all about keeping it real when it comes to self-care. We’re here to talk about what it truly means to take care of yourself in every way—mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. Life can be hectic, but we believe in the power of slowing down and checking in with ourselves so we can live more intentionally. Self-care is a journey, and we’re in it together! Come along on a rediscovery journey with your host, Ericka Nicole, the Founder and CEO of skinc ...
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Inclusive Life is for anyone who is interested in transforming their lives to be more inclusive, equitable and just. Join Nicole Lee, human rights attorney, activist, mom and founder of Inclusive Life for conversations with expert and badass guests. In these messy conversations, we will explore the ways in which we can live more inclusive lives in every aspect of who we are, with every role each of us plays. We will bring our most authentic selves to this work, link arms, and together move i ...
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We have all heart of talk therapy, but what about art therapy? Today we have on a talented friend of mine Joita who is an art therapy helping all ages get in touch with themselves again. We dive into how everyone can tap into their creative side even if they feel "not artsy", how to implement small creative moments throughout your day and how to ge…
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Do you find yourself doubting yourself, your relationships, or even feeling loss of control in your relationships? This is a form of anxious attachment and somatic coach, attachment style specialist, and host of Healing Anxious Attachment, Johanna Adriaansen is giving us the next steps in heal. In today’s episode we are going to cover: If you find …
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Is balance even real? Between working a 9-5, hustling as an entrepenuer, running creative pursuits and keeping a happy relationships and socials is exhausting to be frank. So today we have on the hilarious podcasters The Untitled Africans to cover the question is balance real. We cover how to keep our passions alive, should we monetize our passions…
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Taking a little break this week after going to our podcast network's conference this weekend in ATL, Revolt World! So here is an episode swap with the bite sized book club podcast, She Well Read! Hey, well read baddies! On today's episode, we're diving into the introduction of Black Girl IRL: Life Between the Mess and the Magic by Gail Hamilton Azo…
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Are you not taking risks towards your dreams, because you truly can't achieve them or are you to scared to take the risk? Today, I want to talk about how to start betting on yourself and letting go of a fear driven life and start working towards your dream life. Check out: How to Rebuild your Self Trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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Confidence coach, Genese Malone and host the Royally Confident podcast, found herself in a toxic relationship for four years and lost herself afterwards. In this episode, we dive into her story of how she rebounded after losing herself, how to regain self love and how to deal with our shadows and appear on the other side as our best versions of our…
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Self care is often a topic seen as a solo activity, but what about self care regarding the relationships in our lives? Today, we have on license Marriage and Family Therapist, Elizabeth Shahid from Your Story Therapy to talk about all things relationships, boundaries, and self care. We also cover in this episode: Why self care doesn’t have to just …
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BONUS EP! Today, I wanted to share an interview I did on my best skincare tips on the hilarious self care podcast, I'm Not Yelling, I'm Dominican. Enjoy! Unlock the secrets to radiant skin and a healthier you. Our enlightening chat with Ericka Nicole, founder of luxury skincare brand Silken, traverses the often-neglected ties between nourishment an…
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Adulting is hard let's be honest and today we have on podcast host Tinah Ogalo from the In Your Twenty's podcast to help relate. In this episode, we are talking about our buffer years, our building years and being straight up confused about life sometimes. We also talk about how it's okay to not know what you want in life or to have career transiti…
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Why is it so hard to allow ourselves to fully dream the life we want, even more how can we achieve our dreamiest most fulfilling life? Today we have on life coach, Reiki healer Asha Wilkerson to talk about how we can start dreaming bigger and achieving our dream life. We also cover: Why we need to stop using the word "comfort zone" and why that ter…
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Today we have on Lorrie Bertrand to talk all things people pleasing, perfectionism and how to set realistic boundaries. In this episode we cover: People pleasing and how setting boundaries brings you closer to people you love Why setting boundaries doesn’t mean that you are being mean or aggressive The four types of trauma response Learning how to …
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Talking about our finances can be stressful and even triggering, but why? Today we have on Samiyrah Bennett, MSW, LCSW a speaker, author and licensed mental health therapist & financial prosper planner to talk about financial wellness and the psychology behind financial literacy. This episode is for you if: You don’t know how to create a budget or …
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Trauma is a word that is thrown around these days, but what is trauma really and more specifically childhood trauma? Today, we have on emotional health therapist Bianca Williams who focuses on childhood trauma and breaking out of patterns. In this episode we will cover: Is therapy enough to heal? Can we define these buzzwords such as gas lit, narci…
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Today is our one year anniversary of Behind The Silk AND we have big news! So I thought we should have the team come onto the podcast so you can get to know who is behind the podcast and how did we all get here? So who is the BTS team: we have our producer Marie Walker from The Culture Cult Show and Anarie Productions and social media queen and man…
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Today we have friendship expert, Alex Alexander to help us understand more about why adult friendships can be so hard to maintain or even have. Between jobs, kids, life transitions and changing childhood dynamics friendships in our 20's and onward just get more difficult, but it is always still manageable. We also talk about Alex's best tips to fig…
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Your 20's are hard and full of transitions from friends, relationships, self love and career and today I want to cover how we can navigate them. Helping me navigatie this conversation is no stranger to the podcast Ijah from @ionlikedrama as we catch up a whole year from our last episode. We cover in this episode: How we have different friends in di…
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It's the middle of summer and we are not going to give up on our fitness goals and our motivation! So today, we have on fitness trainer and D1 athlete, Aliyah Davis to give us all the deets on all things fitness. In this episode we cover: How achievable is to work towards a BBL body? Finding your why in fitness to keep you going Is targeted weight …
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You wrote in your WWYD questions and here to help me answer them is Nachi and Damaris from the hilarious I'm Not Yelling, I'm Dominican podcast. Today's questions are something for sure.. Topics discussed are: Roommates using your credit card without permission Ex friends dating ex boyfriends Should you lend money to family? Should you blow your sa…
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Leadership Coach Dani Tan goes against all the advice we were fed when we were younger about sticking to one company and climbing the corporate ladder till retirement. She has pivoted her career five times and has gotten 11 promotions in 11 years. She is the first generation to graduate college and then went from being a coordinator to a VP of a mu…
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This episode is for my skin girlies! We have on my esthetician, Grace Blay to spill all the secrets on how to keep your skin glowing, healthy, and youthful. In this episode we cover: Threading vs. Waxing Chemical Peels: is it worth it? How to properly use retinol Red light therapy Dermaplaning and facials Esthetician red flags to watch out for How …
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BONUS EP: 2024 is a HOT year for pop culture and today we are doing a collab episode with Rodney Perry from The Simply King podcast to digest it all. We are covering Reesa Teesa, Katt Williams, Club Shay Shay, Amanda Seals, Drake vs. Kendrick, Beyonce, and Usher.. all the spicy gossip that has come out. We are also covering the deeper-rooted issues…
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Today, I want to talk about the fear of being judged and worrying about what others think of you. To be honest, I wouldn't have even started this podcast if I let the fear of judgment stop me. There is so much power in self-trust, authenticity, and believing in yourself and not others, but this can be difficult. How do we know the difference betwee…
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Today, we have part two of our conversations with Shakia Artson aka Shakia Love. In our last episode Shakia spilled THE TEA on her love life and today we are talking about picking and choosing our battles and controlling our emotions. We also cover in this episode: Is it okay to post your feelings on social media? What is the best way to communicat…
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We are spilling the hot tea today! In today's episode, we are talking about sexual intimacy, communication, and expectations. More importantly we are talking about situationships. We have on my good friend Shakia Artson who is having her own storytime with a recent situationship that really exposed both partners toxicity and communication breakdown…
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Today we are talking about doing the damn thing, letting of our fears, and having more confidence and love for ourselves. On the show, we have on comedian and self care queen, Julie Merica from Make Your Damn Bed podcast to help us reconnect with ourselves and our weird. In this episode we cover: Why you should never be afraid to be your fell self …
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We are really connecting to our spirituality in this self care season, because nothing can substitute faith and our connection to our creator. In today's episode, I have the co-host of The Juxtaposition podcast on, Bernice Orowale to talk about her faith journey, being Christian in modern day, and our connection with self care and spirituality. Con…
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Let this episode be a reminder to trust in God, his plan, and his flow- because life is flowing y'all! It’s been a minute since we’ve had a chit chat sesh and a lot has been going on this year with birthday celebrations, medical scare ( it’s all okay!), job changes, tensions with relationships, and massive incredible movements happening in my skin …
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Luxury wellness trips aren't just for the wealthy. On today's episode we have on wellness travel expert, Sarah Adams from Quality Time Travels and we are talking about taking wellness abroad but for everyone's budget. I this episode we will cover: What is wellness travel? Why wellness travel isn't just for the rich Is life better and healthier abro…
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You aren't lazy, life is busy and it can be hard to stick to our self promises. In today's episode, I want to reassure you that you are not alone in your practice of creating a more disciplined life. It takes finding out your why, understanding who you are, your current mental health state, and who are you really surrounding yourself with? Let's di…
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On today's episode, we have on my favorite fashionista friend, Simone Webb. Fashion is truly a form of self care and we believe when you look good, you feel good. On today's episode we cover: Why fashion is such an important form of self care and identity How to plan your outfits Best simple tricks to start elevating your style Fast fashion on a bu…
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On today's episode, I want to talk about our comeback season, don't let them count you out! We are talking about staying positive and fight forward despite life's challenges or pressures from others. Waiting for our time to shine and getting up when life pushes you down is hard. Being resilient is just hard in general, and that is what I want to sh…
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In today's episode we are talking about loving ourselves including our past, present and future selves. Joining me is Darius McCallum a dedicated math teacher and math graduate of Time's 2000 math teaching program, and founder of the soon-to-be game Chattergories. We cover his past of overcoming adversity, making real genuine connections with those…
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In today's episode, I want to talk about how we can become more present with ourselves, our relationships, and where we are in life. We may be somewhere physcially, but our mind is always elsewhere. I was recently on a retreat with my husband and I found myself struggling to even enjoy my weekend getaway, because I couldn't stay present. This broug…
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Lorna Costa was a fitness trainer who binged. She had to come to terms with her binge eating in order to really show up for her clients and heal herself. Now with her program Ditch Decade Diets and Root and Rewire Membership she helps others heal and create long term solutions for binge eating. And that is our topics of today, healing cycles of bei…
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Today we are dissecting what really happened to trending Tik Tok horror story, Reesa Teesa's Who The F Did I Marry series. This story is shocking and a life lesson to us all. In today's episode, I will be breaking down the three main life lessons I saw in Ressa Tessa's horrible situation that we can learn from and avoid. Check out Episode 15: How T…
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Today's episode is your reminder to rest. Work will always be there and there will always be something else to do. But how do you even know if you fall into that category as a workaholic? And how can you stop to take a second to rest? Today we are going to break down the many different motivations for those who work a little too much, and most impo…
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In today's episode we are talking about all things love with your favorites Aunties, my mom Thelma and my aunt Tameika. We are covering it all from red flags, worst first dates, dating in a certain age range, and most importantly - who pays? Also shout out to one of my favorite crime podcasts The Crime Pod. Crime podcasts are self care too. If you …
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In today's episode we are talking about our passions, how to find them and how to reignite them. I also want to emphasize that it is okay if our passions change. I used to lead a career in forensics and binged every murder mystery possible on TV. I thought that was what I wanted in life, but I learned to pivot and rediscover new passions such as th…
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Today's episode is a gem to be honest! We have on my friend of 13 years and boss babe, Shakia Artson. In today's episode, we are talking about self worth and toxic relationships. We cover if childhood friends can grow with you and if your support system maybe outside your inner circle? We also cover how to set boundaries and let loose from toxic re…
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This episode is for my perfectionists out there or for anyone feeling the new year's pressures. No one is perfect, and this episode is a reminder of that. So today, we are going to talk about how to give ourselves grace. We also will be covering where our self criticism comes from and practical daily reminders to give ourselves grace. If you want m…
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Today we will be exploring how body work and movement called Fascial Stretch Therapy can elevate your well being. To help explain the benefits of stretch therapy, we are joined by the owner of Trust Your Body, Rebecca Nunez. Rebecca, has a background in biology and switched from the medical field once she realized through healing her brother's seve…
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In today's episode, I will be giving you the 101 about the four vitamins that have really improved my health and that I swear by. Remember, I am not your doctor, please consult your physician before taking any of these vitamins. Think of this episode as a way to peak your curiosity about vitamins and consult your doctor to see what your body needs.…
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How can the foods we eat cause or even help our anxiety? On today's episode, we are covering the unique link between nutrition and mental health, and our brain and our gut. To help us understand this we have on an expert in the nutrition and mental health space, Dekeira Horne. Dekeira is a registered dietician and nutritionist who specializes in me…
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I want you to listen to this episode whenever you need a cheerleader. Sometimes we lose our light and our way and just need a friend. This episode is your reminder that you got it even when times are tough. I know the world gets heavy with money issues, job searches, relationships, but you have to keep your head up, because you have no idea what li…
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Find some quiet space and time for today's episode, because today we are learning about sound healing and ending our episode doing a sound bath! Today, we are talking about the incredible benefits of sound healing with life purpose coach and sound healer, Ava Milva. Ava was born in Bulgaria and has a long lineage of healers and she understands it's…
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In today's episode we are breaking down the incredible benefits of Retinol, how to use it properly and safely, and what side effects you should be aware of. Retinol is skin care's hottest new trend, but there are some serious steps and measures you should be aware of before adding it to your cart and then your skin care routine. If you want more se…
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Life happens and we all get stressed, but we can create routines and mental shifts to keep it from taking over our lives and our skin. So in today’s episode we are talking about stress acne but specifically, cortisol. We talk about what is cortisol, and what role it plays in the body, and how to keep it in check. We are also talking about what the …
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It's my birthday!! Today we are celebrating my 27 trips around the sun with my 2024 new year goals. I also want to hear your new years goals, whether it be fitness goals, spiritual, romantic or using up that PTO. DM us at @behindthesilkpod to share your new you, can't nobody touch me- new years goals! Contact us: Instagram: @behindthesilkpod Email:…
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On today's episode, we are talking about how to maintain healthy skin while working out. Working out at public gyms can bring so many germs to the face, as well as using workout towels, and sweating during your workouts... these are all ways our skin can take a turn for the worse without proper precautions. But don't worry I got you covered, becaus…
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We are shedding the old to make space for the new. On today's episode, we have an old friend and recurring guest, Kevin McKinley @kevv_slink , and we are talking about things we are not taking with us into the new year. In this episode we cover idolizing the wrong people, overthinking, doubting God, to leaving your gas tank on E. It's a fun episode…
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