The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies

Aftershock: Black Maternal Health and the Power of Community with Tonya Lewis Lee

Today we have the incredible honor of speaking to producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women’s health advocate, Tonya Lewis Lee. With the release of her most recent documentary, Aftershock, we dive deep into the film’s impact, the present state and future of Black maternal health, and the inspiring power of community throughout the film and in real life.
Lee has been delivering meaningful content for over twenty years that resonates with marginalized communities and explores the personal impact of social justice issues. Lee’s work includes film and TV features such as The Watsons Go to Birmingham, She’s Gotta Have It which she co-produced with her husband, Spike Lee, as well as Monster. Lee is also an acclaimed author of children’s and young adult books – including best-seller Please, Baby, Please and she founded the premium vitamin supplement brand Movita Organics to foster better health outcomes for women.
 
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CREDITS
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Recording software: Riverside FM

Slow Living, Softness & Choosing Ease with Kay Walker

This week’s guest is Kay Walker or better known digitally as @theikonickay. You may have come across her beautifully captured videos and photos on socials or seen her pop up on your Pinterest feed while looking for inspiration. Kay is a digital storyteller, creative and slow-life enthusiast who inspires people to take care of themselves through creating meaningful experiences daily. Kay shares her art of documentation by intentionally slowing down, developing new routines, and highlighting the often overlooked, unnoticed moments in everyday life.
This episode is for you if you’re:
curious about slow living and want to know what it is from the lens of a Black women
passionate about documenting the beautiful moments in life on your own terms
open to embracing a lifestyle that invites freedom and softness while balancing real world expectations
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Check out 4 ways to add softness into your life this month here
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Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
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Growing a Digital + IRL Community and Staying in Your Lane

Happy November baddies! We’re diving into a solo episode today brought to you by yours truly, Priscilla. If you’re a creative, new entrepreneur or someone that’s seeking community both online and offline, you know sometimes it can get lonely and confusing along the way- but we got you! This episode is for you if you’re:
a creative or content creator looking to start and build your community
seeking real, in-person, deep connections with like-minded individuals
trying to focus on staying in your own lane and want to learn how to deal with imposter syndrome and comparison
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Wellness from the Inside Out with Ri Turner

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Ri Turner- conscious lifestyle content creator, entrepreneur and founder of the wellness brand, For The Healthy Hoes. As you all know, our wellness journeys are not one-size-fits all, and Ri finds joy in sharing moments of intentional living through her lens and perspective. In this week’s episode we discuss the benefits (and challenges!) of being a full time creative, how to develop your own wellness practices, and how healing from within contributes to our overall mental wellbeing.
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Recovering from Food and Body Trauma with Dr. Ebony Butler, PhD

This week’s topic hits home and digs deep into our relationship with food and body image. Unfortunately, many of us have a tumultuous relationship with food/nutrition and our body image and it can be one of the major sources of trauma for a LOT of us. If you can relate, you’ll resonate deeply with this week’s episode with expert, Dr. Ebony Butler, PhD: licensed psychologist, food relationship expert and creator of My Therapy Cards®, the first-ever self-exploration card deck for Black women and other women of color. In this week’s episode we discuss the cultural relevance of food trauma, red flags in our relationship with food and body image, and how we can utilize softness and ease in our healing journey and making peace with ourselves- inside and out.
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Starting Your Healing Journey with Dr. Akua Boateng, PhD, LPC

Have you ever felt lost or stuck as to what step to take on your healing journey? Are you a first time therapy goer or the first person in your family to take the leap and go to therapy? If that sounds anything like you, you’ll resonate with this week’s episode with our lovely guest, Dr. Akua Boateng, PhD, LPC. Dr. Boateng is a sought after mental health and relationship expert specializing in treating anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and other emotional concerns. In this week’s episode she shares her insight on the challenges and successes of first time therapy goers, what some of the cultural and social barriers are to starting therapy, and how to embark on your own healing journey for the first time.
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
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Generational Healing with Dr. Chanelle Ramsubick, MD

Welcome back baddies! In today’s episode with our very special guest, adult and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Chanelle Ramsubick, MD. Dr. Ramsubick is a second-generation Trinidadian-Canadian who has spent the majority of her career working in Black and brown communities providing mental health care to those who have historically been underserved. During our candid convo, we touch on the family dynamics growing up in an immigrant household, imposter syndrome, generational healing and of course, what softness means personally as a Black woman.
Disclaimer: trigger warning/mention of suicide, self harm, substance use disorder
 
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“Do Nothing Without Intention” (Season One Finale)

And just like that, we’re already at our season one finale! In this episode, we’re sharing our highlights from this season (including over 5,000 downloads and diverse listeners worldwide!), and answering questions live and directly from you, our listeners on building an online community, finding your purpose, and meaningful lessons learned. Our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares her insight on creating with intention, being rooted in your “why” and what’s next for season two of The Soft Life.
Thank you so much for being a part of this space, and we can’t wait to share season two with you in September! Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review so we can continue growing with you.
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‘High-Functioning’ Anxiety, Healing from Burnout & Self Soothing Methods

What happens when your mind, body and soul feel disconnected? Today we’re talking all about high functioning anxiety, healing from burnout and self soothing methods. Our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares her personal experience with anxiety, therapy, and how she recovered from burnout by practicing mental, physical and emotional care. If you’ve been feeling “out of it” lately, this one’s for you.
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Watch our video, “Dealing with High-Functioning Anxiety” on YouTube.
Learn more about EFT and check out wellness practitioner, Lotus La Loba on IG.
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Growing Up First-Gen, Overcoming Identity Crisis, and Finding Your Tribe

This one’s for all my first-generation baddies…if you know, you know. Today we’re asking the question: what are the mental, emotional, and social implications of growing up in a culture and environment drastically different than your parents? In this week’s episode our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares the ins and outs of growing up as a second generation immigrant, finding appreciation in her Ghanaian culture, shifting through an identity crisis and finally finding her tribe.
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Check out our posts on generational trauma and reparenting via our IG.
Link to my featured podcast episode on mental health in children at the border.
Link to article about Ashanti empire history here and here.
Link to article on the immigration paradox here.
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