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Compassionate Side Hustle StrategySkincare for Queer and Trans People of Color with Althea BrantonAlthea Branton (she/her) is a skincare designer. Her product line is for QTBIPOC who are tired of staring the current beauty industry in the face and not seeing a reflection that looks like their own. Listen in to hear more of her story and the big radical act that you can do take up space and reclaim our true selves. We rant a bit about euro-centric norms, modern bro-marketing strategies, and coaching certifications, among many topics. Learn more https://www.rochellesanchez.com/altheabranton
2021-10-2539 min
Beauty Unlocked the podcast#intellectuallytwerking with Althea Branton pt. 2Welcome, friends!We continue our conversation with Althea regarding Eurocentric Beauty Standards, societal expectations and pressure to fit inside the box, and so much more.Trigger Warning: There is mention of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help and support, please reach out. I know this is easier said than done, but please know that there are people who care and who can help. Reach out if you need support and encourage anyone you know who needs help. Global Suicide Hotline Resources & Numbers https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/security-and-privacy...
2021-09-2854 min
Beauty Unlocked the podcast#intellectuallytwerking with Althea Branton pt. 1Welcome, friends!We've been away for far too long, but Beauty Unlocked is back and coming in hot with this epic two-parter featuring Althea Branton! Get ready for this wild ride because there's no holding back. Grab yourself a cup of coffee, and let's dive right into this two-parter!It was an honor to have Althea on Beauty Unlocked, and we hope she'll be back very soon. Oh! And you can thank her for this fantastic episode title! Althea Branton (she/her) is a Skincare Designer. Her eponymous skincare line is for queer & t...
2021-09-2453 min
Get Ready to RiseCelebrating International Women's week with The Get Ready to Rise book authors - Part 2This is the 2nd episode hosted by The Confidence Mentors. Today we catch up with four more of the co-authors of The Get Ready to Rise book Wendy Concannon, Althea Branton, Mandy Nicholson, and, Emily Ridout.
The Get Ready to Rise book is a unique collaboration between Sara Noel and Natasha Holland aka The Confidence Mentors and Directors of Get Ready to Rise CIC. The duo joined forces with Nikki Hall, The Peacelily Practice, who is the Creative Writing Editor of their latest book to form a powerful and bold blueprint for women who feel lost, stuck, o...
2021-03-1446 min
BrokenheartedWhy I'm No Longer Brokenhearted (Series Finale)A year and a half ago, I had a thought to start a podcast about heartbreak. Days later, that thought became an actual reality... minus all the law of attraction/high vibe/manifesting bullshit.
In this final episode of Brokenhearted, I reflect on what heartbreak really means, how I'll navigate heartbreak moving on and the #1 reason why I decided to call time on this podcast.
I'm so grateful to every person I had a conversation with in producing Brokenhearted. I'm even more grateful to the legion of you who tuned in every week...
2020-12-2119 minBrokenheartedFinding Love at Work with Mark LeBusqueMark LeBusque believes that whilst every human is unique, every team is unique and every organization is unique, we have an overarching commonality at each of these levels. Twenty-five years of career and fifty plus years of life experience has resulted in a whole range of stories and learnings that he loves to share with other humans.
In this next-to-last episode of Brokenhearted, Mark & I break down relationships at work - specifically how a system exists to monitor and control how human beings connect to other human beings in a corporate environment and why...
2020-12-1440 minBrokenheartedRight Relationship with James-Olivia Chu HillmanJames-Olivia Chu Hillman (they/them) facilitates and mediates uncomfortable, necessary, life-changing conversations with people who want more joy and connection and less suffering in their most important relationships—with themselves, their loved ones, their organizations, and the world.
In this episode, James-Olivia breaks down what "right relationship" means. As someone who's ever-evolving, learning and growing, I found this conversation to be incredibly fascinating. Our world is more divisive than ever; this conversation is a reminder that individualism is bollocks since we're all connected to one another.
Learn more about James-Olivia's work here. Fo...
2020-12-0735 minBrokenheartedSorting Through the Head Trash That is Writing For Money with Caelin AerinCaelin Aerin is a writer, editor, coach and non-binary ex-copywriter with story in their blood & astrological chart. Caelin knows that writing isn't easy for everyone and when your basic necessities of life depend on it, it's that much harder to do.
In this episode, Caelin breaks down why (air quotes) finding your voice can be difficult if you're a marginalized member of society, why most bro/boss babe tactics don't work and how owning your own business is so much more than getting a website up or making a logo.
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2020-11-3000 minBrokenheartedSingle & Sassy with Rosa MonizRosa Moniz has been single for more than a decade. Does that mean she's not a great catch? Categorically not. She's decided to embrace being single to the fullest by creating an amazing life for herself.
In this episode, Rosa & I get real about what it means to be single - how societal beliefs shape our perceptions; how culture can influence your experience and most of all, the importance of finding a relationship that actually adds value to your life.
Learn more about Rosa here.
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2020-11-1600 minBrokenhearted3 Reasons Why Dating is So OutdatedHeartbreak happens when you follow the so-called dating rules and you still don't end up with the #relationshipgoals you desire.
These rules, just like most societal constructs out there today, aren’t designed for women to win. They’re rooted in patriarchal beliefs so that women don’t rise too high beyond their station.
Dating advice is usually about how not to scare off the man somehow: double-texting will overwhelm him. Don’t make yourself too available for him so that he’ll desire you more. Be smart but not smarter than him. Be success...
2020-11-0900 minBrokenheartedBreaking up with Yourself with Christy TownsOn the path to reclaiming yourself, you have to break up with old versions of yourself - not just the versions that no longer serve you but the versions that can't be controlled or influenced by dominant patriarchal culture.
Christy Towns helps millennial women quit their boring AF jobs, create their passion and finally pursue dream careers.
In this episode, Christy & I discover that we're both in the process of discarding old versions of our identities in favour of ones that'll carry us to where we want to go in the future. It's...
2020-11-0200 minBrokenheartedHow is Ghosting Normal?Halloween is the perfect time to talk about ghosting... all those spirits lurking in the shadows... those of us who have become full-time ghost chasers in order to find out what REALLY happened...
... not anymore.
In this episode, I get real about ghosting. Yes, you should ghost if there is an imminent threat to your personal safety. Otherwise, no. Just no.
Ghosting is a choice. You'll learn the #1 reason why people ghost, what people who ghost are actually saying to you and my rather salty message for...
2020-10-2600 min
SHE SPEAKS by GCW Publishing House017 - Althea Branton - BrokenheartedAlthea Branton is the host & producer of the podcast "Brokenhearted". Brokenhearted explores romantic and non-romantic heartbreak by engaging in unscripted conversations about grief, pain, loss & spirituality. Althea isn't afraid to experience every emotion. She created this podcast to share stories with the world that need to be told. She often challenges societal beliefs about dating, relationships & spirituality. When Althea isn't dismantling patriarchal conditioning, she loves to create art with words, sing along to “Hamilton” and eat all sorts of chocolate. In today's episode, Althea shares: Breaking down the different ways someone can experience heartbreak. An awareness of h...
2020-10-2014 minBrokenheartedUnlearning EverythingAt some point in your life, you come to a crossroads where you start to question everything. It doesn't matter what stage of life you're at; what matters is that you take the time to not only pose the question but seek out truth.
In this episode, I break down what it means to unlearn things you previously believed to be true but no longer serve you in the here & now. Does it REALLY matter if you double-text a love interest? For the record, if it does and that person is put off...
2020-10-1900 minBrokenheartedMy First Heartbreak with Oana YorkOana York first experienced heartbreak at 4 years of age. She didn't know it then but that event sparked a lifelong journey of self-discovery.
In this episode, Oana & I break down how heartbreak at an early age can shape your experience and how it relates to the relationship you ultimately have with yourself.
"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." - Rumi
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2020-10-1200 minBrokenheartedSprituality and Colour with Letitia ElizabethLetitia Elizabeth is an entrepreneur, business accountability coach, and the secret weapon you need to turn your idea into freedom. As a writer, creative director, event producer and motivational thought leader, she is best known for influential print publications, mobile tech products, syndicated columns, and lifestyle niche brands. She specializes in product development, media development and marketing.
About a year ago, Letitia wrote a social media post asking about diversity in the spiritual space. She wanted to know where were the women of colour in the spiritual space... since this space is largely dominated by cishet...
2020-10-0500 minBrokenheartedNormalized DysfunctionA long time ago a bunch of people got scared about their slaves. They thought they were gonna (air quotes) get them. So they decided to keep them in check. They decided that they were less than human; abnormal; inferior. Hundreds of years later this core belief rooted in fear has become a normal part of our society.
In this episode, I break down how we as a collective have normalized dysfunction as part of the human experience.
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2020-09-2828 minBrokenheartedHow to Reclaim YourselfWhat's the most radical act you can think of? Protesting? Writing letters to politicians? Boycotts?
While these are valid ways to protest social injustice, there's something else you can do to give the finger (or two depending where you are in the world) to the man - you can begin to reclaim yourself.
Centuries of colonialism, imperialism & systemic racism have made one culture and/or race dominant and all others are supposed to pale in comparison. It's a complex system designed to oppress, repress and suppress every aspect of...
2020-09-2119 minBrokenheartedSeason 2 TrailerSocial injustice isn't just a trending hashtag. For centuries, millions of people around the planet have been oppressed, repressed and suppressed by colonialism, imperialism & systemic racism.
So what happens when these systems that seek to smother all that you are affect how you conduct yourself in interpersonal relationships? How do you begin to navigate your emotions when experiencing an emotion was always met with consequence?
Season 2 of Brokenhearted is all about real, raw & honest conversations about heartbreak in all its forms.
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2020-09-0901 minBrokenheartedHere's What You Need to Hear About Heartbreak Right NowHere it is - the season finale of Brokenhearted's inaugural season. In the 50th episode, I break down what I've learned over the last year about heartbreak. I also share details of Season 2 which drops on September 21, 2020.
Brokenhearted will now be on hiatus until the Season 2 trailer drops in early September. I'm so grateful for all of you tuning in to Brokenhearted as you have since last September. Season 2 will be something to behold - I can't wait for you to check it out!
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2020-08-2421 minBrokenheartedEndings Explained with Seema SodhaEndings. We face them every day. Sometimes we mourn when we get to the end of that bingeworthy TV series. Or the movie's ending wasn't like we thought so we'll just write off the entire series (I'm looking at you, Star Wars fans).
Seema Sodha and I break down endings... specifically what happens when a phase and/or chapter of our lives comes to an end. We've got no problems with the seasons coming and going but let's see how much we lose our collective minds when we lose a job, a...
2020-08-1736 minBrokenheartedThe Truth about Soul Mates with Katie KozlowskiKatie Kozlowski is a master energy coach and spiritual trainer dedicated to helping awaken the inner strength, wisdom and creative power for women who are ready to wake up, heal and transform.
She adeptly mixes her own stories and experiences with ancient wisdom and sacred teachings and techniques to create powerful energetic, emotional and spiritual shifts, and is known for her simple, relatable methods and tools.
With studies in energetic healing, neuroplasticity, neuro-linguistic programming, the quantum field, mind-body connection, and guided meditation and visualization, Katie brings together an eclectic mix of high-level training...
2020-08-1043 minBrokenheartedSurviving Abuse with Arien Smith*TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains discussions about abuse.*
Arien Smith is a survivor of 15 years of abuse, passionate entrepreneur and activist hoping to change the world for marginalized individuals. After having built a life he loves after his trauma, he founded The Prosperity Path Program - a course that helps fellow survivors find joy in an inclusive and validating way. He also blogs every week to reach survivors around the world. He's also a watercolor artist, LGBTQ+ activist and dog-lover. Arien currently lives with his fiancée and pup in New York!
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2020-08-0340 minBrokenheartedHidden Pain with Laura BuckleyLaura Buckley is a registered dietitian and emotional eating coach. She is passionate about helping coaches and healers improve their energy and prioritize their own well-being so they can end their weight and food struggles once and for all! She utilizes a mind/body/spirit approach that creates results that last!
Laura shares her journey through secondary infertility (the inability to become pregnant or carry a baby to term after previously giving birth to a baby). Hidden pain was something Laura had to face head-on as she learned of her inability to have a second child.
2020-07-2739 minBrokenheartedBuffering (It's Not What You Think) with Steph MiramontesSteph Miramontes takes fitness coaching to another level by inspiring deep change that goes beyond the diet.
With a passion for helping emotional eaters and yo-yo dieters lose weight for good, she coaches women to radically transform body, mind & soul using a non-diet and pleasure-centered approach.
When she's not whipping your brain and body into shape, Steph loves to spend time watching the sunset, tending to her farm animals, and getting lost in books.
Steph & I break down buffering. Buffering that's not when you've got a slow Internet connection...
2020-07-2033 minBrokenheartedLessons Learned with Naomi MorganNaomi Morgan is a 38 year old ex-teacher with a love of learning, psychology and travel! She's halfway through a Master’s Degree in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology specializing in resilience training for improved happiness and wellbeing. She splits her time between helping her coaching clients achieve their goals & radically improve their happiness, completing her university studies and cuddling her three rescue kittens Teddy, Bruce and Millie. She's passionate about helping others improve their mental health & wellbeing and that's what drives her every day.
Naomi and I break down her uncanny ability to re...
2020-07-1332 minBrokenheartedHeartbreak 2.0Feeling heartbroken sucks - there's no doubt about that. But what happens when the heartbreak you feel is impacted by generations of colonialism, imperialism and systemic racism?
Your experience as a person of colour in a society that was designed to suppress you and your spirit can impact how you process heartbreak.
Share your thoughts with me on Instagram or leave a voice message at the bottom of this episode.
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2020-07-0621 minBrokenheartedSo Now What? with Denise ArchillaDenise Archilla is a former Pediatric Clinical Social Worker turned Chronic Illness Coach, Fellow Warrior, and Mom of 2 Young Adult Warriors. She founded the Chronic Warrior Society in 2015. Her passion is coaching teen and young adult warriors and helping them build confidence, shift their dreams, and reach new goals despite chronic illness.
Denise & I break down what happens when a person (especially young people) is diagnosed with a chronic illness by answering the question "So now what?"
Learn more about Denise's work on Instagram: @chronicwarriorcollective
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2020-06-2934 minBrokenheartedThe Three-Year Breakup with Nanaco KawaiNanaco Kawai teaches yoga classes & hosts retreats for snowboarders and skiers in Myoko, Japan. Her mission is to help people become their most authentic & empowered self.
She loves teaching yoga in a real way. It doesn’t matter if you’re not flexible or don’t own the latest leggings it's all about showing you a way to take care of yourself, to love yourself and to know that you are enough.
Nanaco and I break down The Three-Year Breakup - from the moment she found out her ex had cheated on her...
2020-06-2228 minBrokenheartedMoving From Fear to Trust with Aisling FitzGibbonAisling FitzGibbon is a certified Holistic Nutrition Coach. She runs an online Holistic Nutrition Coaching Practice and Aisling’s Health School. She holds a B.A in Early Childhood Studies and a First Class (BSc) degree in Occupational Therapy.
Over the past decade, she’s studied holistic health and nutrition extensively. Aisling helps her clients to use plant-based nutrition to heal chronic illness including adrenal fatigue, autoimmune conditions, hormonal & liver health. She combines the physical and metaphysical for whole health and wellbeing flourishing.
As an Occupational Therapist, Aisling has specialised in life coaching clients to build resilience to life’s challeng...
2020-06-1532 minBrokenheartedWhy I Started a PodcastI get asked often why I started a podcast... specifically a podcast about heartbreak. Why would I want to talk about something so seemingly painful?
Heartbreak is pain. It's grief. It's loss. It's the shadow side that no one wants to face head-on let alone talk about. I'm not afraid to stare demons in the face... in fact, I'll invite them over for a physically-distant BBQ and serve them some freshly-squeezed lemonade.
In this bonus episode, I share the 2 main reasons why I launched Brokenhearted.
Never...
2020-06-1005 minBrokenheartedPride Means LifeAs a cisgender heterosexual demisexual woman of colour, Pride means a lot to me.
Pride Month is a time I'll never forget as the time where I arrived at the semicolon of life. It's a story that only a few people on this Earth knew... until now.
If you've been affected by my story, please reach out to a suicide prevention resource in your local community. I paused... then I continued. You can do it too.
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2020-06-0830 minBrokenheartedSame Storm, Different BoatWe are not having the same experience. While I can't fathom how people can be murdered in cold blood in broad daylight and only face repercussions due to excessive public outcry, the fact remains that murderers are only being brought to justice for fear of public condemnation.
As a cishet woman of colour, I've had my fair share of discrimination. But I'm not going to let those ignorant words and actions derail me from what I was put here to do.
In this episode, I break down what each of us can do...
2020-06-0113 minBrokenheartedComing Out of the Spritual Closet with Eva WexlerEva Wexler is a self-love coach and energy healer. She brings her knowledge of the esoteric to help you to see your limitless potential. By colliding the worlds of love and magic, you'll have the ability to create a symphonic harmony and cultivate a life filled with beauty and meaning.
Eva & I break down how she came out of the spiritual closet. Esoterica is now part of the mainstream; you can say "transcendental meditation" to someone and only get one eyebrow raise instead of two. Eva shares how a devastating breakup...
2020-05-2531 minBrokenheartedSpirituality & Heartbreak with Valentine ListerValentine Lister is a former psychotherapist turned Twin Flame Tarot Healer. She uses her training as a tarot card reader, professional counselor, and spiritual teacher to help twin flames reconnect and get back to bliss! She provides one on one Tarot Card Readings and Spiritual Coaching to twin flames looking for clarity, healing, and union with their twin flames.
Her twin flame journey began in 2005 when she experienced a kundalini awakening with her twin flame, Michael. After an intense period of recognition, “a glimpse of heaven” & experiencing the terrifying mirror of looking at her shadow self, Vale...
2020-05-1847 minBrokenheartedGrowing up West Indian with Dr. Simone KotrabaDr. Simone Kotraba did exactly what her parents wanted her to do - get an education. So she did. Fast-forward several years and a doctorate later, it's still causing conflict.
Dr. Kotraba and I break down what it's like to grow up in the West Indian community. She shares her experiences of adjusting to life in Brooklyn from Jamaica and how she had to unpack the belief systems, lack/poverty mindsets and identity issues so that she could raise her child differently.
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2020-05-1140 minBrokenheartedMommyhood (I Can Still Pull an All-Nighter)Mother's Day is around the corner if you live in the Western Hemisphere. I've been a mum for a few short years but it's definitely been an amazing experience - poo, vomit and other projectiles not withstanding.
In this episode, I break down what mommyhood means to me, how it's affected my life and where I go from here.
DM me your thoughts on Instagram: @altheabranton
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2020-05-0416 minBrokenheartedThe Stages of a Breakup with Stacy BrookmanStacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert who interviews fascinating people on the Real Life Resilience podcast. She helps smart, outwardly confident women who secretly have low self-esteem issues due to an emotionally abusive partner take back control and begin to develop the resilience they need to be themselves again. Her free monthly webinar will give you 4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days. She believes that life is a story…and it’s never too late to start telling yours.
Stacy and I brea...
2020-04-2755 minBrokenheartedA Journey Through Heartbreak with Simran BhatiaSimran Bhatia is the founder of Flowation.com, where spiritual-minded entrepreneurs can find resources to learn how to create more Flow in their lives and businesses.
She’s been obsessed with the question ‘how can I make this feel easier?’ since she can remember. As a former Estate Planning and Succession Planning attorney for small businesses, she learned firsthand what makes small business owners function at their best. She’s taken that knowledge forward as a small business strategy coach for spiritual-minded small business owners and helps them bust through their limiting beliefs and upper limits to create s...
2020-04-2045 minBrokenheartedParenting in the Time of a PandemicParenting is by no means easy. So being a parent in the midst of a global pandemic is categorically not easy either. So why are we expected as parents to have it all magically figured out?
In this bonus episode, I'm here to tell it like it actually is. It's hard! There's so many unknowns! But I believe we'll make it if we take care of ourselves first.
Let me know how you're getting on. DM me on Instagram: @altheabranton
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2020-04-1806 minBrokenheartedIs Change Good?This global pandemic isn't going away anytime soon. It's changed our lives completely. So is change a good thing?
In this episode, I ask a few big questions like is change good for us? How do we navigate change? What's going to happen to us now?
It's super-important now to take care of yourself - your whole self inside and out. Your mental wellness is just as important as your physical health. Be mindful of where you get your pandemic-related information from. Practice physical distancing. And for...
2020-04-1321 minBrokenheartedThe Blindspots Between Us with Dr. Gleb TsipurskyDr. Gleb Tsipursky is on a mission to protect people from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases by developing the most effective decision-making strategies. A best-selling author, he wrote Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters (Career Press, 2019), The Truth Seeker’s Handbook: A Science-Based Guide (Intentional Insights, 2017), and The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships (New Harbinger, 2020). He has over 550 articles and 450 interviews in Fast Company, CBS News, Time, Business Insider, Government Executive, The Chronicle of Ph...
2020-04-0648 minBrokenheartedTrusting Intuition with Rhiannon HalleyRhiannon Halley is an Intuition and Women's Empowerment coach combining the mystical with the grounded and practical.
She guides women home to their natural state of empowerment by connecting them back into their intuition and the guidance they have within.
Rhiannon & I dig deep into intuition and how it saved her from a vulnerable situation.
Go to beyourownintuitive.com to access Rhiannon’s meditations and tools to empower yourself and step more fully into your intuition. She is also available for 1-1 intuitive coaching sessions.
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2020-03-3039 minBrokenheartedWe Will SurviveHumanity, let's be real. We've been through some thangs. Influenza. War. Plague. Locusts. Ebola. Now COVID-19 is a global pandemic.
Yes, it's touched all of us. But remember what Jerry Springer said at the end of every episode? "Take care of yourselves... and each other."
We need to do more of that. We'll get through this but we'll need to keep a clear head. We can move through anything that life throws at us with a clear head.
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2020-03-2311 minBrokenheartedFeng Shui Revealed with Moni CastanedaMoni Castaneda is a Feng Shui Consultant, Speaker and Author. Feng Shui is the ancient Asian art that teaches us how to live in harmony with our surroundings.
Moni has integrated modern Western architecture (for which she trained) with ancient Feng Shui knowledge to create the Nine Steps to Feng Shui® System, a step-by-step method to study and practice this art. With this method, Moni helps clients turn their current homes into dream homes,
where they may live happy lives and realize their full potential.
In this episode, Moni introduces me to Feng S...
2020-03-1645 minBrokenheartedSelf-Love is Still LoveSelf-love isn't inherently wrong... but I think we're missing the point of self-love. Yes, it's good to love yourself. You can't clearly break up with yourself so you gotta be ok with you.
Self-love is an ongoing journey. There's no end point where you say to yourself, Self, I love myself enough to start looking for a romantic/intimate relationship.. Along the way you'll meet people who will enhance/add to/complement your journey. You can have love for those people too.
In this episode, I break down how self-love has become...
2020-03-0921 minBrokenheartedCapturing the Soul with Amy Auset RohnAmy Auset Rohn is an ordained Priestess of Isis, Intuitive Soul Coach, photographer and creator of the Soul Song. Auset helps people connect to their soul by the written word, a photograph or alchemizing musical notes into the soul's ballad.
Auset & I discuss her work with the soul - specifically through photography & music. The soul always finds a way to express itself by turning pain (and heartbreak) into medicine.
Learn more about Auset's groundbreaking work at https://www.ausetimages.com/.
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2020-03-0235 minBrokenheartedBreaking All the Dating Rules with Ambila NathAmbila Nath guides women who are seeking a long term relationship; the women who are dating a lot of people hoping they will find the right one, but feeling frustrated that it's just not happening. She mentors them to stop the endless dating, find themselves and find their man.
Ambila and I have an enlightening conversation about dating and all the rules (or brules) that go along with it. Instead of following the rules/brules, Ambila shares her insights on what to do instead.
Are you going on endless dates, feeling frustrated and losing...
2020-02-2444 minBrokenheartedWe The Brokenhearted with Harj ThiaraHarj Thiara is a life coach who helps people recover from heartbreak. No, this isn't a typo nor have I lost my everlovin' mind. Harj & I are both Canadian and heartbreak is our jam.
We get together to break down romantic heartbreak and the beauty that can happen at the end of a romantic/intimate relationship. Harj reveals why ice cream is so bloody good for easing the pain and she shares how a broken heart can shed light on the parts of yourself that need the most work.
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2020-02-1750 minBrokenheartedAttraction vs. ConnectionValentine's Day (formerly known to me as Singles' Awareness Day) is just around the corner. If you're like me, you're excited for all that heart-shaped chocolate to go on sale.
In this episode, I break down connection. You can be attracted to someone; you can even find a soul mate (hint: check the 3rd cubicle on your left next time you're at work)... but a true twin flame connection is next-level.
Have you ever experienced a genuine connection with another human being? Find me on Instagram (@altheabranton) and share your...
2020-02-1022 minBrokenheartedOn Being Intimidating with Erin StaffordErin Stafford was (and still is!) the girl with the big, fun personality that no one wanted to date in high school. Her brother was THE hot guy that all the girls loved and she was basically invisible when standing next to her gorgeous BFF. She wasn't exactly pursued by many guys growing up (neither was I TBH)
Fast-forward to now - she's got a master’s degree from a kick-ass university, traveled the world, grew in her career, met amazing friends, fell in love a couple of times and had a bl...
2020-02-0345 minBrokenheartedIt's Time to Take Branding Back with Lilly GarciaLilly Garcia is a flexible brand designer currently putting her skills to good use in the non-profit sector. She believes that design can be a tool for social change when we decide to show up as our full selves in our branding.
In this special edition episode, Lilly and I break down branding. She shares her inspiration behind her thought-provoking article on Medium. Branding doesn't have to continue to feed the patriarchal capitalist machine; it can connect human beings to one another.
Check out Lilly's personal projects, poetry, and zines on Instagram: @_lillygarcia
2020-01-2745 minBrokenheartedKeep the Wisdom, Heal the Wound with Christi Anne BelaFor the last 12 years, Christi Anne Bela has been there for stressed out executives, seniors with severe health problems, couples struggling with connection, people during pregnancy, weight loss, anxiety, insomnia, loss and with families as they prepare their special needs children for the future of independent living with a disability. She meets you wherever you are at right now and shows you how to build the life you love.
Christi Anne & I break down how pain affects the chakras. She gives a wonderfully delicious description of the chakras and how it's essential to...
2020-01-2044 minBrokenheartedRedefining 'Greatness'It's a perfect time of year to break down greatness.
Ever hear terms like "world-class", "personal mastery" or something to that effect? These terms would have you believe that unless you have a bazillion social media followers or a bazillon dollars in the bank (spiritually manifested while you sleep of course), you haven't achieved greatness.
In this episode, I break down how the current definition of 'greatness' can only lead to disappointment and a distorted view of the Self. I'm challenging you to go within to figure out what greatness means for you...
2020-01-1318 minBrokenheartedMy Dreams Got Turned into Mulch with Amanda MidkiffAmanda Midkiff is the herbalist and plant witch at Locust Light Farm, an herbal teaching garden and community space in central New Jersey. Through on-farm/online classes and seasonal rituals, she helps people to connect with the magic and medicine of the plant world. She believes that ritual can change your life, that all words are spells, and that the plants are always here to help us -- if we simply remember to ask.
Amanda shares her compelling journey of how she made her dream a reality... until it was turned into mulch. Literally...
2020-01-0638 minBrokenheartedDefenestrate Your New Year's ResolutionsWe're knocking on 2020's door. So have you made any New Year's/New Decade resolutions?
If so, throw them out the window right now.
Yes, seriously.
Resolutions are total bollocks. In this episode, I break down why resolutions don't work and I give you a starting place for what you can do instead (hint: it's entirely up to you).
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2019-12-3021 minBrokenhearted3 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays When You're Newly Single (or How to Have a Holiday Season That Doesn't Suck)It's the holiday season! There's plenty of love, joy, well wishes and food (man, I heart food!) for the taking.
If you're newly single, the idea of celebrating in any fashion during this time of year may make you want to dig out your own eye with a spoon.
You CAN have an amazing holiday season with these 3 tips. In this episode, I break down
how choices can impact your holiday experience
how much in control you actually are
what you can start doing today to ensure a new way of...
2019-12-2319 minBrokenheartedDivorcing Family with Dounia LkoundiDounia Lkoundi is The Boost Coach. She helps people say goodbye to slumps in life and stagnation in business.
Dounia & I break down how she decided to divorce her family once and for all. We talk about what DNA actually means (and how you can shift it); breaking the cycle of damaging family/cultural patterns and how this decision helped her embark on a critical journey to discover who she really is.
Book a free Assessment Call with Dounia at https://bookme.name/theboostcoach/assessment-call
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2019-12-1641 minBrokenheartedFrom Grief to Freedom with Novalee WilderNovalee Wilder is a Danish actress and artist turned professional numerologist and published author living in Los Angeles. She is an alumna of the William Esper Studio in NYC, and a certified Match Numerologist from the Institute of Numerology, Denmark.
From twelve-step programs to internationally acclaimed professional training, Novalee has explored personal growth techniques and the keys to understanding and illuminating the human condition through all her work. Yet, the years of training pale in comparison to the life-altering experience of changing her name with the help of numerology. Blown away by the potency and accuracy...
2019-12-0936 minBrokenheartedIce Cream & Broken Hearts with Jan MarieJan Marie is an Ivy-League educated therapist turned transformational life coach, proud Latina entrepreneur and essential oils advocate who prides herself on being genuinely compassionate, non-judgmental, and supportive. She helps her clients feel nurtured & empowered in order to live happy, healthy & balanced lives.
She blends her nearly two decades-long career in mental health, private practice entrepreneurship to help you live your life with balance and fulfillment. As the mother of two toddlers, she prides herself on working her business around her life so that she can live the life that she...
2019-12-0241 minBrokenheartedWhen Friendships Fall Apart with Abigail Rose ClarkeAbigail Rose Clarke is a somatic educator focusing on strategic, tangible, embodied methods to create lasting change in our personal and communal lives, rippling out from individual to systemic change. By helping people truly inhabit their own skin and blood and guts and bones she offers a way to re-enter into true relationship with the world.
In 2014 Abigail began developing The Embodied Life Method, a systematic approach to dismantling the paradigm of social inequalities while anchoring into the body as a way to emerge into the future we are all so hungry for. In...
2019-11-2527 minBrokenheartedA New Normal with Jeanine Tripodi*This episode contains content that listeners may find disturbing or upsetting.*
Jeanine Tripodi is a Boston born, Arizona based speaker, author, and intuitive energetic healer. She is passionate about teaching women to remember their inner guidance system, trust their connection with the Universe, and learn to find joy within the chaos. Through her intuitive energy sessions, one-on-one and small group mentorship, workshops and retreats she helps women lead lives through soul-centered navigation.
Jeanine is a Karuna Reiki Master Teacher and certified hypnotist. Jeanine shares how losing her newborn son...
2019-11-1827 minBrokenhearted3 Ways to Deal with Your Broken Heart at WorkPeople, let's be real for a sec. Work sucks. Granted, there are companies out there investing silly amounts of money on team building (read: free beer and fooze ball tables), motivational speakers, open workspaces... whatever the latest thing is...
... but work still sucks. If you don't believe me, check out the numerous 'work sucks' memes on any social media site. Some of them are spot on and hella funny!
So what happens when you're heartbroken and you still have to show up to work every day? I break 3 ways you can start...
2019-11-1127 minBrokenheartedSurrendering to Grief with Dr. Jessica HigginsWith two graduate degrees in psychology, two coaching certifications, and over 20 years of experience helping clients achieve successful results, Dr. Jessica Higgins offers guidance and support through the way of coaching, programs and the Empowered Relationship Podcast.
Her ultimate goal is to help people acquire the insight, learning, and practice to navigate the terrain of intimacy more effectively, so that pain and struggle can be transformed into deep love, connection, and vitality.
Experience the moment where Dr. Higgins decided to surrender to grief. Not only did she allow herself to move through the pain...
2019-11-0433 minBrokenheartedGhosting is a ChoiceIt's time to get real about ghosting (la fantomisation au Quebec).
Ghosting doesn't just happen in relationships - it's also a thing in business. Ghosting can happen any time there's one or more conversations between human beings.
It's one thing if you've been ghosted. But it's an entirely different matter if you're the one doing the ghosting. In this episode, I break down the number one reason why people ghost.
I'd love to hear your ghost stories. Post a comment under this episode at www.altheabranton.com/podcast.
2019-10-2825 minBrokenheartedWhy Does Heartbreak Hurt So Bad?Ending a romantic or intimate relationship sucks. You feel like you've been hit in the chest with a sledgehammer. Everything feels like effort - like you're walking through sticky tar. You just can't see the light even though it's directly in your eyeball. Then you feel like that person was it - there's no other person in the world that could ever fit the bill. It's so difficult to focus on anything much less your own self and well-being.
I break down 4 reasons why heartbreak hurts so bad (badly if you...
2019-10-2131 minBrokenheartedLoss of a Dream with Tina Germain*This episode contains content that listeners may find disturbing or upsetting.*
Tina Germain was sure she'd have children. After all, isn't that what women are SUPPOSED to do? Then the unthinkable happened. Tina bravely explains her journey through infertility and her decision to ultimately not have children. We talk openly and candidly about infertility and miscarriage.
In Tina's own words:
"I was one of those children who always saw things that others didn't. I didn't understand why others couldn't see ghosts and other energies. I knew they were real...
2019-10-1451 minBrokenheartedEmpathic Mastery with Jennifer MooreEmotional avoidance is actually a thing. So is being empathic and/or highly sensitive. Jennifer Moore has written THE most incredible book for empaths called Empathic Mastery. She breaks down what it means to be an empath and how to best start to navigate this incredible gift.
Plus we also talk about (read: we GO there) emotional avoidance, spiritual bypassing and lightwashing.
As a former HOT MESS & world-class awfulizer, Jennifer Moore developed the Empathic Mastery System to overcome her own stress and empathic overwhelm. Today she is a thriving mentor, healer...
2019-10-0756 minBrokenheartedDismantling Everything with Nic StrackPeople talk about that exact moment of enlightenment or nirvana or bliss or whatever the spiritual flavour of the day happens to be... for me it was the day I got to meet Nic Strack.
Conversations with Nic always rock me to my core; I have to chew on them for days because their wisdom & experience is meant to do just that. This particular conversation, however, made me change the way I show up in the world as a Breakup Coach. It shattered my beliefs about heartbreak and what it actually looks like.
2019-09-3037 minBrokenhearted4 Things You Need To Know About Heartbreak Right NowSo you're going through heartbreak. Before you start to Google what you need to do to get over it... don't.
In this episode, I break down
why it's never a good idea to just "get over it"
why those lists of how to get over it never work for you
2 reasons why everything everyone tells you to get over it doesn't work (and *spoiler alert* isn't going to)
the 1 heap of truth I need you to hear
Go to www.altheabranton.com/podcast and submit a question for a future episode of #AskAltheaAnything...
2019-09-2321 minBrokenheartedTrailerJoin me - Althea Branton - as I explore heartbreak in ALL its forms - romantic and non-romantic. I'm not afraid to stare pain in the face; to experience every emotion; to share stories that need to see and feel the light of day. I’m also going to uncover what actually happens after a heart is broken.
Starting September 23rd, tune in every Monday for unscripted conversations about all things heartbreak. It's not just about the pain; it's about the healing & freedom that happens after working through the pain.
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2019-09-0701 min
The Voice of ChoiceAlthea Branton: Choosing to Blow Up her WorldAfter having her son, Althea made the courageous choice to blow up her life as she knew it and raise her child on her own. Her deep inner knowing allowed her to move forward with her choice.
2018-05-2727 min