Your Soulful Goddess

In this episode, Sapha and her guest Sylvia Haskvitz talk about nonviolent communication and how we can grow our relationships and internal development through a grace-filled approach. About my guest: Sylvia Haskvitz, CNVC Certified Trainer since 1989 and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 1983. Combining her passions, she authored Eat by Choice, Not by Habit, a Nonviolent Communication based book and is a contributing author to "Healing Our Planet, Healing Ourselves" with the chapter: Enemy Images based on her facilitation of a Bay Area dialogue group with Arabs and Jews. Sylvia travels the globe facilitating and sharing Nonviolent Communication - a world of joyful giving and meeting needs in cooperation with others and not at their expense. "Sylvia cares about what goes into your mouth and what comes out of it.” Social Media Links: http://cnvc.org ( cnvc.org),http://nvcarizona.org ( nvcarizona.org) andhttp://nvccalf.com ( nvccalf.com). Support this podcast

On this special episode, Diana Day joins Sapha to talk about YEAH (Yoga Enrichment for Adolescent Healing), Healing through yoga and so much more. About my guest in HER own words: I have been practicing yoga for more than 10 years but I faul in love with it 6 years ago. I move to Houston 9 years ago & didn't know what to work and toll me to find something I will do for free and I decide to do teache yoga because it was my hobby at that moment. whent stared teaching yoga it was for the adults when I went to India something changes inside of me & decides what I want were to impact more people with yoga-like yoga help me. I came to front a really confronting culture true meditation I stared being more undertanding and last arguing person. For the reason when this work shows up I knew it was what I looking for. Sheltering Harbour is a residential treatment center operating at five campuses and is designed to help boys and girls aged 10 to 17 with emotional or behavioral problems. like aggression, self hard, sexual abuse, drugs, etc... I trying to undertang this problem make a plan of approach with the kid. like agretion is importan to undertang where it came from, sometimes it is the only way the family express. (I have a lot of stories). FROM THE BOOK ; Peter and his family began taking private yoga lessons from Diana Day, a certified yoga instructor. Working with Diana reignited his appreciation for meditation he experienced years ago in the ashram. He asked Day to teach yoga at the girls’ campus of Sheltering Har- bour. Day, a yoga studio/private instructor was unsure of what to expect, but she took on the challenge with an open heart and mind. The first yoga class at Sheltering Harbour took place in the kitchen/dining area and came with all of the challenges of a new class and a group that had no idea what yoga was. The group was made up of 12 girls who had never done yoga, weren’t in good physical shape and were more interested in getting back to their families than learning something new. The classes initially focused on fitness but Diana soon realized the internal struggles of these children and began to incorporate mindful breathing and meditation to help them relax Yoga Enrichment for Adolescent Healing or YEAH!, started with humble beginnings as a simple idea in the imagination of founders, Peter J. Ciborowski and Diana Day. The story of YEAH! began many years ago when Ciborowski founded Sheltering Harbour, a group home living facility for children within the Child Protective Services system who struggle with behavioral issues as a result of trauma and abuse and could not be placed in foster care. Ciborowski believed that all children deserve to have the same opportunities his own children were given. He frequently sought out programs and made them available to the residents of Sheltering Harbour. One day, Ciborowski discovered an ashram, an Indian monastery. At the ashram, Peter developed a love and appreciation for meditation. It helped him center himself and deal with the day to day high stress of daily life. into their bodies. Two months in, she discove- red the girls’ behavior issues had diminished, they were more focused and willing to participate, and they self-reported feeling better about themselves and others. The children were so responsive to the classes that two yoga studios were placed on two different campuses so that Day could teach the students in a more comfortable environment. During a staff meeting, Day addressed the need for life skills support and art enrichment for the children of Sheltering Harbour. The day began implementing life skills training along with art and crafts to her yoga lessons and created the new seeds of a program that would evolve into YEAH!. The turning point for the program came after Hurricane Harvey. Before the storm hit, the girls’ campus of Sheltering Harbour was transported to a... Support this podcast

In this episode, Sapha and her guest, Holly Chayes talk about the connection between our clothes, our inner power, our ability to ground down and open, the need to cleanse and so much more! . About my guest: Holly, is a style and wardrobe consultant; In short, she fixes broken wardrobes.  Holly works with women to bring their clothing into alignment with who they are, and who they feel they  are meant to be. With a background in theatrical costume design, knitwear design for handknitters, and a penchant for wardrobe challenges, Holly brings a unique perspective to personal style. “Your clothes can either haunt you, or help you” Social Media Liniks: http://WhoWearsWho.com (WhoWearsWho.com) https://www.whowearswho.com/journalprompts/ (https://www.whowearswho.com/journalprompts/) Support this podcast

In this episode, Sapha and her guest, Stephanie D Mckenzie talk about all the ways we can choose to become empowered, with out letting our superhero capes bring us down. . About my guest: Stephanie is a Certified life, relationship, bereavement, sleep science, meditation/mindfulness and integrative nutrition health coach  Stephanie is the Lead Coach at both The Healing Firm and The Relationship Firm. Stephanies has been Featured in national and international media outlets, including FOX, CBS, Black Life Coaches.net, eHarmony, HowAboutWe.com. GalTime.com, Shape Magazine, Singles Warehouse, Women’s Day, WVON Chicago, Yahoo, and YourTango, to name a few Stephanie is both a dynamic and effective agent of transformation and shift starter with corporate and individual clients from all walks of life. As a certified coach, intuitive healer, and lifestyle educator Stephanie is best known for empowering the overwhelmed and undervalued to heal from mental and spiritual blocks so they can show up powerfully, live abundantly and be their own superhero. Social Media Links: http://stephaniedmckenzie.com/Stephanie/ https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedmckenzie/ https://www.instagram.com/therelationshipfirm/ https://www.instagram.com/thehealingfirm/ https://www.instagram.com/twentytwofifteen/ https://twitter.com/stephaniedm Support this podcast

In this episode, Sapha and her guest, Viola Hug talk about what taking ownership and allowing for graceful fluidity in our lives can do for our relationships, businesses and lives. About Viola Hug: Viola is an intuitive coach, mentor, author, pod-caster, and the creator of the Abundant Babes brand.  She coaches women on business, wealth, spirituality, and mindset, and how combining those things allows you to have it all in life. Viola and her husband traveled the world for almost 2 years as digital nomads, meaning while they traveled the world she built and grew her multiple-six-figure business online. She runs live online programs, high level masterminds, and for those who want it all, she also takes on one-on-one clients. She hosts a successful podcast called Abundant Babes, and is the author of the Amazon Best Seller “You are an Abundant Babe.” Social Media links: Instagram @violahug // https://www.instagram.com/violahug/Abundant Babes FB group // https://www.facebook.com/groups/AbundantBabesCommunity/Abundant Babes podcast // https://violahug.com/abundantbabespodcast/Website // https://violahug.comYou are an Abundant Babes book // https://www.amazon.com/dp/1799002128/ Support this podcast

In this episode, Sapha and her guest, Amber Alexis explore the different ways in which manifestation can help us move forward in our lives and businesses, when we are willing to let go of fear and the illusion of control. About my guest: Amber Alexis is a Biz + Marketing Mentor helping female coaches master marketing & sales to attain their soulmate clients in order to full time in their passion using the Streamlined Method that is implemented in both of her signatures offers Impact & Monetize Accelerator & Scale & Elevate Academy! Her mission is to make sure no woman EVER settles & create a life & business that they LOVE are passionate about! Social Media Links: . https://www.instagram.com/amberalexis_coaching/ . https://wendy.mykajabi.com/next-level-marketing-society Support this podcast

Sex and sexuality are complex topics that can often bring about a lot of old patterns and stories that may not be serving us. On this episode, Sapha and her guest, Yael Rosenstock discuss how boundaries, awareness, openness and more can help us embody these spaces more freely. About my guest: https://www.yaelrosenstock.com/ (Yael R Rosenstock Gonzalez) is a sex educator, researcher, author, speaker, and curriculum developer. As a queer, polyamorous, white-presenting Nuyorican Jew, Yael has always been interested in understanding the multi-level experiences of individuals. This led her to found https://kvibrations.com/ (Kaleidoscope Vibrations, LLC), a company dedicated to supporting and creating spaces for individuals to explore and find community in their personal identities. Through her company, she facilitates workshops, develops curriculum, offers https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV3XftsDLI-9opBpq1sAN8mzxmbMhiRmTjer2yEPFrBAS2_w/viewform (Identity Exploration Coaching), and publishes narratives often left out of mainstream publishing. Yael has been engaged in workshop development and facilitation since she joined the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) as a teen peer reproductive rights educator at 15 years old. Since then, she has served as an educator with children ranging from 10 months old to adults in their 70s with different organizations and communities. In her work as first Program Coordinator, then Director of Programming, and finally Associate Director of the Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Understanding, Yael developed and led events, workshops, and programs with an intersectionality lens. Throughout Yael’s career, there has been an emphasis on sex, gender, and diversity. Her undergraduate thesis, "A Not so Silent Voice for Female Sexuality: Empowering Examples from Literature Cross-Culturally" and Master's thesis, "Dismantling Rape Culture through an Exploration of Consent, Desire, and Pleasure," created space for her to explore sexuality, consent, and pleasure through different perspectives and disciplines. In 2018 she published https://www.amazon.com/Intro-Guide-Sex-Positive-You-Lessons/dp/1949949001 (An Introguide to a Sex Positive You: Lessons, Tales, and Tips), a queer and trans inclusive book, and has since begun offering https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGYVoge1nDLFanF4vufeSzNBBi2I9FtLZoDt7c1zrEz8Hqkg/viewform (Sex Coaching services). Links: . https://www.instagram.com/yaelthesexgeek/ . https://www.amazon.com/Intro-Guide-Sex-Positive-You-Lessons/dp/1949949001 . https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGYVoge1nDLFanF4vufeSzNBBi2I9FtLZoDt7c1zrEz8Hqkg/viewform . https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV3XftsDLI-9opBpq1sAN8mzxmbMhiRmTjer2yEPFrBAS2_w/viewform . https://www.yaelrosenstock.com/ . https://kvibrations.com/ Support this podcast

In this episode, Join Sapha and her guest Sam Johnson as they explore subtle ways in which magic and the moon can carry you deeper into the heart of the sacred feminine About my guest: Sam Johnson is a modern-day witch who teaches women how to tap into their inner witch and harness the magick of the moon. Through her training as a Reiki Master, experience as a corporate marketing editor, and forever fascination/obsession with the moon, she brought her experience and passion together to become a spiritual mentor and teacher. Her goal is to make witchcraft and spirituality accessible, fun, and applicable to real life. Social Media Links: . https://www.instagram.com/samthecosmicwitch/ Support this podcast

Ever notice exactly how your mind, body and soul react to fear? What are the things that bring up the most amount of fear in you? and how can you move into these spaces to create healing? In this short episode, I tell you a story and leave you with a mantra that I hope may be a light to you even in the darkest of places. Always remember, fear only has the power you give it. Support this podcast

In today's episode, I am honored to be joined by my teacher and friend, Sara Turk, who helps us explore aspects of contentment and perspective change that are vital for our fruition and healing. About my guest: Sara Turk is a wonderful yoga teacher, and the owner of Cherry blossom Yoga in Houston, TX.  She has had the fortune of in-depth study with master teachers such as Doug Swenson, Tim Miller, and Max Strom.  Sara completed her 500RYT in Sadhana Yoga Chi with Doug Swenson (June 2011) - emphasizing a holistic approach to yoga.  Sara is a dedicated yoga practitioner, teacher, and health & animal rights advocate. Sara has also cultivated an award-winning healthy recipe blog, called ‘The Innocent Primate Vegan Blog’. And In addition to regular classes and teacher trainings at the studio, she also mentors other studio owners, yoga teachers, and fitness entrepreneurs to develop their own businesses. Social Media Links: FB CBY: https://www.facebook.com/cherryblossomyoga/ (https://www.facebook.com/cherryblossomyoga/) FB STY: https://www.facebook.com/saraturkyoga/ (https://www.facebook.com/saraturkyoga/) FB Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/535004450685913/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/535004450685913/) IG CBY: https://www.instagram.com/cherryblossomyoga/ (https://www.instagram.com/cherryblossomyoga/) IG STY: https://www.instagram.com/saraturkyoga/ (https://www.instagram.com/saraturkyoga/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherry-blossom-yoga-llc/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherry-blossom-yoga-llc/) CBY Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cherry-blossom-yoga-spring (https://www.yelp.com/biz/cherry-blossom-yoga-spring) CBY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHw74-kBajB5A6MWDsqo5A/ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHw74-kBajB5A6MWDsqo5A/) Support this podcast