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Fascinating with Sasha TobagoFrom Trauma to Healing to Self Love — Whitney Houston, Will Smith and You (Self Love Part 3)In this episode, I discuss the biggest trauma that negatively affected Whitney Houston for the rest of her life.I also explain how an Inner Journey of falling in Love with Yourself can help you heal from past traumas; overcome addiction; dismantle your insecurities; and break free from toxic situations and relationships.So you can spend your precious Time and Energy living your best, happiest, most fulfilling and impactful Life.Every single day of your Life!Chapters:IntroThe biggest trauma in Whitney Houston's lifeYou must address your unresolved...
2025-08-241h 12
Fascinating with Sasha TobagoSneak Peek: From Trauma to Healing to Self Love — Whitney Houston, Will Smith and You (Self Love Part 3)Enjoy this exclusive sneak peek of my upcoming Fascinating with Sasha Tobago podcast episode:From Trauma to Healing to Self Love — Whitney Houston, Will Smith and You (Self Love Part 3)Got a question, comment or story related to this episode? Text me!Sun & Sea Performance Tees >If you love the outdoors, my Sun & Sea Ladies Performance Long Tee is a must have. For it is wanderfully versatile... Support the showTrustworthy, independent journalism is needed now more than ever. Here are 4 ways you can help su...
2025-08-2102 min
Fascinating with Sasha TobagoFascinating Clip — Why Whitney Houston Got Booed at a Televised Awards Show (Self Love Part 2)Enjoy this clip from my newest episode, The Tragic Rise and Fall of Whitney Houston (Self Love Part 2), streaming now.Listen to the full episode on my Fascinating with Sasha Tobago podcast!Got a question, comment or story related to this episode? Text me!Support the showTrustworthy, independent journalism is needed now more than ever. Here are 4 ways you can help support our investigative research and reporting: 1) Shop 🛍️ 2) Donate $10 💜 3) Volunteer 🌈 4) Subscribe 😎 Visit https://sashatobago.com/support Pe...
2025-08-1701 min
Fascinating with Sasha TobagoThe Tragic Rise and Fall of Whitney Houston (Self Love Part 2)"Where do broken hearts go?" Whitney Houston crooned in the 1980s. "Can they find their way home?" In this episode, I deconstruct the meteoric rise and tragic fall of a vocal genius and global superstar, who experienced a deafening crescendo of heartbreak.From her childhood... to her career... to her marriage, Whitney's life was infested with people in her Inner Circle and beyond, who kept breaking her Loving, giving and sensitive heart. Unfortunately, because she lacked a depth of Self Love, Whitney did not have an impenetrable armor of Self Love aro...
2025-08-1758 min
Fascinating with Sasha TobagoSneak Peek — The Tragic Rise and Fall of Whitney Houston (Self Love Part 2)Enjoy this exclusive sneak peek of my upcoming Fascinating with Sasha Tobago podcast episode:The Tragic Rise and Fall of Whitney Houston (Self Love Part 2)Got a question, comment or story related to this episode? Text me!Sun & Sea Performance Tees >If you love the outdoors, my Sun & Sea Ladies Performance Long Tee is a must have. For it is wanderfully versatile... Support the showTrustworthy, independent journalism is needed now more than ever. Here are 4 ways you can help support our investigative research and...
2025-08-1403 min
Fascinating with Sasha TobagoIs Self Love the Greatest Love of All? — Whitney Houston, Jesus and You (Self Love Part 1)Whitney Houston's chart-topping ballad, Greatest Love of All, is the most important Love song she sang in her lifetime.Why? Because it is all about the importance of Self Love. For the past few years, I have been conducting research and interviews on Love, happiness, friendship, and relationships. Time and again, all of my journalistic research keeps pointing to a single North Star:Falling in Love with yourself is the #1 most important thing you must do in your Lifetime.From Jesus... to Shakespeare... to Whitney Houston, people ha...
2025-08-0955 min
Fascinating with Sasha TobagoSneak Peak: Is Self Love the Greatest Love of All? — Whitney Houston, Jesus and You (Self Love Part 1)I'm excited to share that my new, incredible series on Self Love will debut on August 9th — Whitney Houston's 62nd birthday! 🥳 — on my Fascinating with Sasha Tobago podcast.Enjoy this exclusive sneak peek of this life-changing episode, titled:Is Self Love the Greatest Love of All? — Whitney Houston, Jesus and You (Self Love Part 1)🎉 Be sure to save-the-date on your calendar for Saturday, August 9th — a.k.a., Whitney Houston Day — so we can celebrate her life, her voice, and her legacy together!Got a questi...
2025-07-3102 min
Sports Will Save Us All | A Sports Podcast Where Sports Are Just the BeginningInside the Headset February 17 | Sasha UnfilteredOn today's episode of Inside the Headset Sasha details her visit to the Cactus Cup League girls flag football combine on Saturday to watch former guest Whitney Warmus and all of her incredible athletes in action. Sasha has seen the future and it's girls and womens flag football. You can find the Cactus Cup League online at https://www.hypamark.com/cactus-cup-flagfootball They are on Instagram @CactusCupLeague.
2025-02-1811 min
Sports Will Save Us All | A Sports Podcast Where Sports Are Just the BeginningThe Meteoric Rise of Girls Flag Football | Whitney WarmusGirls flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and the numbers tell an undeniable story. Once considered a niche activity, girls' flag football has exploded in popularity in just five years—earning a spot in the 2028 Summer Olympics, becoming a fully sanctioned sport in the NAIA, and positioning itself as a potential future NCAA sport. At the high school level, participation has surged to 42,955 girls during the 2023–24 season, marking a staggering 105% year-over-year increase. Nationwide, nearly 500,000 girls ages 6–17 are now playing youth and competitive flag football, signaling a powerful shift in opportunities for female...
2025-02-0446 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneySasha 4.0 - Coming Back from 2022 Burnout & Living 2023 with Intention2022 was a challenging year filled with beautiful highs and frustrating lows. If I could describe my 2022 in one word, it would be "burnout". I thrived during the lockdown pandemic days. Going back to "normal" felt like a giant rollercoaster I did NOT want to be on and it really threw me off balance. It made it hard to focus and the things that became important fell by the wayside. I didn't feel like I could show up in an authentic way and sporadically podcasted as a result. 2023 has been wildly different. At the beginning of the year I told...
2023-09-0128 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Black History MonthHappy Black History Month! I wanted to wait until the end of the month to share my thoughts on Black History Month - ranging from pride, joy, and excitement to frustration, disappointment, feeling drained, and ultimately disappointed. This starts off in childhood as often the only or one of few Black kids in class through experiencing life as balancing two identifies - a 1st generation Nigerian American and culturally being raised as such, one foot in that world, while also a Black American with my other foot in that world dealing with all the stereotypes, discrimination, prejudice, and racism that...
2022-02-2439 min
Building While FlyingFrom the Street to the Stadium: Whitney Bansin & The Wild Collective are Taking the World of Team Sports by StormSports fan apparel has gotten a major facelift recently, thanks to Whitney Bansin and The Wild Collective. In 2016, Whitney founded The Wild Collective, a fashion-forward lifestyle and apparel brand that sits at the intersection of sports and fashion. They are licensed across the nation's biggest sports leagues, including the NHL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, and MLS, as well as select collegiate teams. Whitney joins the Building While Flying podcast this week to talk about her journey and share some of her biggest wins and learning experiences along the way. She tells Katie about her early career days in...
2021-09-2333 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Being Grateful for What We Have NowRemember the days we hoped, prayed, manifested, and wished for what we have now? How quickly we forget about those days. In a society that puts so much energy and attention toward constant consumption and materialism, it is so important for us to be mindful to practice gratitude every single day and appreciation what we have here and now. Tomorrow is not promised or guaranteed yet in the pursuit of happiness, we forget this and forget to live in the present. We think that if we *just* have this one thing, if we just lose xyz pounds, or whatever...
2021-04-1927 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesday - Making Time for You MeditationWe spend so much of our day prioritizing others, moving from task to task, and checking off items on our to-do list. What sometimes gets lost in this shuffle is making time to take care of ourselves. For our 8 meditation today, I offer you this practice as a moment to prioritize your own self-care and make time for you.
2021-04-1908 min
Late to the PartyS1 Ep 14: Interview with Sasha Whitney on Fitness, race and protecting your energyWelcome to another episode on Late to the Party! Today I interview a fitness instructor and fearless leader in the fight toward diversity and inclusion. Today Sasha Whitney takes us on her journey to health/fitness and how she navigates through dominating as an instructor of color in Northern Virginia. Through all the laughs and (maybe tears) she gives us amazing tips and words of wisdom to go by for any race.
Welcome to my new podcast Late to the party! I will be digging deep into different topics, ideas, and activities that different people will get i...
2021-04-0149 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on my From Scarcity to Abundance Workshop: Diversity & Inclusion in the Fitness IndustryTook a little break but I’m back and excited to share the launch of my workshop - thoughts on my From Scarcity to Abundance Workshop: Diversity & Inclusion in the Fitness Industry. This workshop is scheduled for April 14, 2021 at 6 PM EST via Zoom & you can purchase tickets via the link in my Instagram bio. This was months in the making, truly a labor of love born out of a desire to create and improve health, wellness, and fitness spaces that are diverse, equitable, inclusive, and representative of BIPOC. In the podcast today, I talk about how I infuse mindfulness practices an...
2021-04-0127 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesday - 10 Min Be Kind to YourselfTake some time out of your day to show yourself some kindness. What would happen if the kindness and empathy we so freely give to others we showed to ourselves? No journaling for today's meditation, just you and an open heart ready to show yourself love and kindness.
2021-03-1810 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Sheryl Underwood, Sharon Osbourne & Being Black in the WorkplaceIt’s nothing new that white privilege runs rampant in many spaces including work environments which makes them very toxic environments for Black people and BIPOC however it’s very rare to witness as explicit of an example as we did last week. On March 11, 2021’s episode of The Talk, Sharon Osbourne thought it was a good idea to cuss out and verbally berate her coworker Sheryl Underwood on national television. The show is currently on hiatus pending an investigation but if the shoe had been on the other foot and Sheryl Underwood as a black woman did the same thing...
2021-03-1632 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWealthy Wednesday - Self TalkOur self-talk is comprised of our inner thoughts and the messages we tell ourselves. If you exist in a scarcity mentality, those thoughts can often be limiting, negative, and hyper critical. This meditation and journaling is an opportunity for us to become keenly aware of our self-talk and shift it from the negative to the positive, one breath at a time.
2021-03-1013 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on “Soul” - Are You Waiting for Your Big Moment?I watched Soul (there may be some spoilers so if you’re emotional about spoilers, don’t listen to this just yet) and whew chiiiiile, Disney & Pixar unloaded the clip on me and my emotions with this one! Talk about a movie that really makes you think about your life and whether you’re really living or just going through life, waiting for a “big moment” to kickstart your life. If that’s you, or you just watched the movie and felt ALL the emotions, let’s talk about it!
2021-03-0927 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on the Power of AffirmationsAffirmations may sound very woo but they are exceptionally powerful. We can literally change our life with affirmations and positive thinking. I've seen this change in my own life and would encourage everyone to establish an affirmation practice, like yesterday! Listen more to learn about affirmations, what they are, how to use them, and how to establish a practice of your own.
2021-03-0317 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesday - Clearing Out Negative Thoughts Meditation80% of our thoughts on a daily basis are negative. They are so pervasive we may not be cognizant of them however in the times we are dealing directly with negativity, this meditation and the breath we practice during the mediation can help clear away those negative thoughts and energy. There is a brief journaling portion after the meditation if you would like to reflect on anything that came up for you during the meditation.
2021-03-0311 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on 40 Days of Self-Care & Love: BoundariesI recently posted a few pieces of content about boundaries on Instagram and TikTok that seemed to resonate and align with a lot of people and receive so much feedback and questions. Usually when that happens, that’s a sign that it’s time to have a deeper conversation so we’re talking about it here on SashaSpins! Where does the 40 days come in? We’ve entered the season of Lent and while this is a Christian holiday, I wanted to invite others in and spend my Lent helping others along the way on their journey of self-care and self-love.
2021-02-2324 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesdays - 8 Min Guided Open Heart MeditationA meditation in which we take the time to get rooted, open our hearts, and listen to the messages it may be trying to send us.
2021-02-1811 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on DEI & Representation, Tokenism, and Being the ChangeOh wow, say that five times fast! When we talk about diversity, representation, inclusion, and equity, these are terms that people sometimes use interchangeably but they have distinct and impactful different meanings and outcomes. For example, just because diversity and representation is present in an organization or environment, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is inclusive or equitable. Diversity and representation without equity and inclusion amounts to tokenism and if you see this in your spaces, it’s time to act. Let’s talk about it!
2021-02-1629 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesday - 10 Min Self-Talk MeditationOur thoughts become our actions which manifest in how we talk to an treat ourselves, how we allow ourselves to be treated, and ultimately how we treat others. It all starts with self-talk which is the messages we tell ourselves. These messages are the soundtrack to and of our lives. Of the thousands of thoughts we think each day, 80% of them are negative. During our meditation today, we reflect on this negative self-talk and how we can ultimately change the messages we are sending ourselves because we are worthy of joy, love, and good things.
2021-02-1013 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Practicing Self-Love Through MindsetSelf-Love is a journey for many that begins with a change of mindset and incorporates other elements and necessary changes along the way. Today we’re talking self-love and all those other changes, big and small from avoiding falling into comparison traps and evaluating the people we keep around us, that need to occur along the way in order to get us to that destination.
2021-02-0923 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesdays - 15 Min Guided Get In Tune with Your Body Meditation & Mindful JournalingDuring our meditation today, we get in tune with our body moving through a body scan starting from our toes to the crown of our, releasing any tension and stress we may be holding onto with our breath as a guide. Afterward we will go through a written reflection on how we can better use our breath to become more in tune with releasing stress in the moment so it doesn't have an opportunity to take root as stress we hold within.
2021-02-0317 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on TikTok & My Experience Thus FarI was so hesitant, had so many reservations & concerns but I did it... I finally joined TikTok! This is more light hearted content on the podcast today but me joining TikTok was something I ruminated on for months. I’ve heard so much about and saw it with my own eyes that TikTok not being a safe space for Black women and Black content creators. Plus with me being a millennial, I felt more comfortable on Instagram and Facebook. In today’s podcast, I reflect on why what finally get me to join, my experiences so far, and how my firs...
2021-02-0311 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesday - 10 Min Set the Tone for Your Day MeditationWith so much out of our on control, the things we can always control are our breath and how we show up. Use this meditation as a guide to set the tone for your day, the pace for your day, and how you are showing up.
2021-01-2810 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Imposter Syndrome - What if it’s Not You?Imposter syndrome is very real and we all may experience it a time or two in our lives or maybe unfortunately walk through it everyday. The thing is, what if is what you’re experiencing is not imposter syndrome but instead internalizing other people's energy, projections, implicit biases, and low expectations of you? And what if in order to start to move us to shake this mindset, we need to remove certain elements from our reality? Today we’re talking about imposter syndrome, scarcity mentality, and the type of people in your life to be mindful of that may be the...
2021-01-2623 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesday - 10 Min Self-Care Meditation & Reflective JournalingSelf-care is such an important but understated and often misunderstood practice. During our meditation, we take the time to reflect on self-care and how we can make it a priority. Self-care at it’s core is a practice in which we make time to care and love on ourselves, understanding we cannot pour from an empty cup so we make our wellness, health, and happiness our attention. It doesn’t have to be something super indulgent or an all time consuming process. and speaking of time, self-care is something we should prioritize and make non-negotiable time for in our day rath...
2021-01-2014 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Unplugging - Unplugged Not Unaware/ UninformedUnplugging from social media and opting out of the 24/7/365 media news sources in general can provide many benefits to our mental wellness however unplugging doesn’t have to mean unaware or uninformed. As in all things, we must create a balance that works for us to protect our peace, joy, energy, and mental health. Let’s talk about it!
2021-01-1924 min
Virtually Best FriendsLead with Mindfulness, Be the Change with Sasha Whitney!"Intention" is the buzz word of the year, but what does that actually mean? Caitlin and Cierra chat with Sasha Whitney (@thesashawhitney) about how to lead with mindfulness and be the change in 2021. This thought-provoking episode will leave you thinking about your greater impact and give you actionable steps to take moving forward. Want more Sasha? Make sure to check out her podcast SashaSpins.
Want to connect? Find us at @virtuallybestfriendspod and at www.virtuallybestfriendspod.com
You can also connect with your hosts, Caitlin @lemonadepressblog and Cierra @ambitiouslycierra
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2021-01-1441 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesday - 15 Min Intuition Meditation & Reflective JournalingHow often have you just known or felt something to be true because your “gut” tells you? That “gut instinct”? That right there is your intuition at work, our sixth sense, that seat of intuition that operates from our limbic and reptilian systems that we tap and lean into during our practice today. For our practice today we will also be journaling so you will need a pen and a journal if you are called to written reflection.
2021-01-1317 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on “I Don’t Want to Get Political”What do you hear when people say, “I don’t want to get political” when the topic of civil rights, equality, and human rights come up? For me, I hear “I don’t want to talk about issues that do not impact me.” Not wanting to get political is a luxury. With Martin Luther King Day around the corner, these same people will then quote him even though he led with the values of equality, civil rights, and human rights. Today we’re talking about influencers, influential people, and just people like you and me on the gram who need to start getti...
2021-01-1230 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesdays - 15 Min Offering of Love & Kindness MeditationOne of our longer but necessary meditations at 15 minutes, the love and kindness meditation is one that positions us to send out much needed love, kindness, stillness, forgiveness, peace, and happiness out into the universe. I offer you this mediation to start your year off on the right food and to come back to at any time when you need a little more self-love. For today's meditation, we will not be journaling afterward but I encourage you to take any time you need afterward to reflect or sit with your thoughts and write them out if that's what you feel...
2021-01-0617 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Diet Culture & Toxic Approaches to ExerciseIt’s that time of year again, when diet culture and exercise solely as a means of weight loss are flooding every single platform. I cannot think of a more damaging mindset or approach to fitness and wellness than pushing the idea that there is only one goal when it comes to exercise. In today’s podcast, we’re talking how harmful this mentality is and ways to say NO to diet culture and instead take a new approach to diet and exercise!
2021-01-0527 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesdays - 10 Min Chakra/ Body Scan MeditationFor our chakra/ body scan meditation today, I offer you the intention of focus as we move through our chakras today and release tension throughout our body. This meditation is powerful enough on it's own as we move our presence and energy from the external to the internal, becoming aware of what we may be holding onto in our body and working our way through releasing it.
2020-12-3012 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Shows I Watched in 2020I watched more TV this year than I have ever watched before, thanks quarantine and chill! A review of all of the TV shows I watched in 2020. Some programs were informative, others were just to pass the time, and some watched because everyone was talking about it and ya girl have into peer pressure. Remember Love Is Blind? Yeah, I definitely got caught up in that for a minute! There are some spoilers here so if you’re sensitive about those, be mindful of that. You’ve been warned!
2020-12-2934 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWealthy Wednesday - Release What You’re Holding OntoWhether we recognize it or not, we often move through life holding onto negative energy, emotions, thoughts, and feelings which become a weight. That weight removes us from our center and balance and can impact our peace. During our practice today, we meditate with the intention of becoming aware of what we may be holding onto and releasing that weight followed by 5 minutes of journaling to close out our practice.
2020-12-2312 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Books I Read in 2020What a year! In this episode, we’re revisiting and reviewing all of the books that I read, re-read, and I’m still in the process of reading in 2020! This was a unique year in many respects and one of those for me was how much I was able to read! I FINALLY embraced audio/ e-books and for the first time in years I was able to stick to my one book a month promise I made to myself. Let’s review all of these books!
2020-12-2249 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesdays - 10 Min Guided Show Up for You Meditation & Mindful JournalingSo often, we move through our day addressing the needs of others and responding to everything we are called. For our meditation this Wellthy Wednesday, I offer you the intention of making time to show up for you, to take what you need when you need it, and make time for you. Wellthy Wednesdays are moment for us to take a break from the busy world around us and come together here on SashaSpins for 5 to 10 minutes of meditation allowing us to get centered and bring balance or a few necessary moments of stillness to our day.
2020-12-1611 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Why The Holidays Are So StressfulThe holidays are often a stressful time of year for women but it doesn’t have to be. This year, drop your end of the rope and recognize that you can create the holiday season you want, drama and stress free!
2020-12-1522 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesdays- 10 Min Guided Intention Meditation & Mindful JournalingWellthy Wednesdays are moment for us to take a break from the busy world around us and come together here on SashaSpins for 5 to 10 minutes of meditation allowing us to get centered and bring balance or a few necessary moments of stillness to our day. Some l Wednesdays will feature guided meditations, others guided journal prompts, and some Wednesdays we’ll do both. For today’s Wellthy Wednesday, we’ll be doing a five minute intention meditation followed by a five minutes of journaling.
2020-12-0912 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on the Luxury of Casual Racism & Ignorance - “I Didn’t Know”How many times has someone been caught using racist language only for them to cry ignorant when called out? Noah Cyrus has recently found herself on the receiving end of backlash and being called out after for using racially insensitive and racist word, “nappy”, to take a swipe at Candace Owens only to fall back on the excuse she “didn’t know” what the word meant and the context it was used in. She isn’t the first person to do this, won’t be the last. In today’s episode, we’re talking about why ignorance is not an acceptable excuse...
2020-12-0827 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWellthy Wednesdays - 5 Min Guided Gratitude MeditationWellthy Wednesdays are moment for us to take a break from the busy world around us and come together here on SashaSpins for 5 to 10 minutes of meditation allowing us to get centered and bring balance or a few necessary moments of stillness to our day. Some l Wednesdays will feature guided meditations, others guided journal prompts, and some Wednesdays we’ll do both. For today’s Wellthy Wednesday, we’ll be doing a five minute gratitude meditation.
2020-12-0208 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on “I’m Tired of Talking About Racism”If you find yourself tired of talking about racism, I’m here to tell you you’re not alone. The fact that you’re tired of talking about it means you need to keep having those conversations. Today we’re talking about how those conversations can move to actions and how you can continue to show up even though we’re still in quarantine.
2020-12-0133 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on What You Do vs Who You Are“What do you do?” If it seems like that’s the first question people ask upon meeting you, you’re not alone or wrong. But it’s the wrong question to ask and in time I hope people will stop. Considering the fact we live in a capitalistic society that bases people’s worth and value on what they produce, it’s not surprising but “what we do” can be taken away in the blink of an eye. And then what? How do you define yourself then? What’s left? Something much more important actually - Who You Are. How do you answer that?
2020-11-2416 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Overcoming Fear & The Power of JUSTYears ago I found myself in an immobilizing and inhibiting cycle of fear. Allowing fear to guide nearly every decision and thinking about every thing that could possibly gone wrong. I found fitness and this fear melted away. Sharing that journey today and reflecting on the power of the word JUST in motivating us to shift from scarcity of fear to abundance.
2020-11-2040 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on How We Consume Content by Black Creators on Social Media - More Than RacismThere was a call to amplify Black voices and need for more representation and diversity on social media over the summer. A lot of Black content creators, coaches, and instructors noticed an increase in following. Can this following however become problematic when it exists as people not wanting to be in those spaces to appreciate what those creators have to offer and see them as humans but instead are in those spaces solely to consume their pain/ experiences with racism? Or thinking Black people exist to educate about prejudice, discrimination, and anti-racism and get bored when they share their lives...
2020-11-1031 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on “Be Kind” and “Agree to Disagree” Dog WhistlesIs it just me or has there been an uptick in “Be Kind” and “Agree to Disagree” rhetoric after the past few months BUT especially since the election? These are the dog whistles and need to start recognizing them for what they are then calling them out and shutting it down. Let’s talk about it!
2020-11-0527 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Protecting Your Peace on Election DayOn November 3, we will finally come to the end of a fairly contentious and draining election year. If this has been a exhausting for you or you’re feeling any anxiety surround Election Day, I hope this podcast provides you with some helpful tips on managing your feelings and offers some ways you can self-care.
2020-11-0211 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Empathy & “PC Culture”: The Halloween EditionHalloween is around the corner which means another opportunity for people to flex their EQ or disappointingly devolve into railing against so-called “PC culture”. I’m holding out hope for the former but we’re talking mostly about the latter in today’s episode.
2020-10-2912 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Protecting Black WomenBlack women advocate for and support so many communities and groups in their movements and fights. Why is it so difficult for other groups to do the same? Why are we as a society so comfortable with the mistreatment and abuse of Black women? Confused about how you can show up for Black women? Settle in, listen up, and get ready to talk about it!
2020-10-2524 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on the Power of Celebrity & Who We Give PlatformsOver the past few months it has become more clear the importance of who we give platforms, whose voices we choose to amplify, and how we should use the platforms that we have. America is a land rife with celebrity worship and idolization however it is time for that to come to an end. We should not wait for celebrities to tell us how to feel or what to think but instead recognize the power of our own platforms and use them effectively.
2020-10-2227 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on the Lie Politics Aren't PersonalI’ve seen it said over and over again - “I don’t want to talk about politics.” Or a variation of it which is even more of a lie, “It’s just politics, it isn’t personal.” This is a lie and a mentality that couldn’t be further from the truth. How we vote, what we believe, our ideologies are absolutely personal and they don’t only effect us but the people around us.
2020-09-2411 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Being Back in the Saddle in the Middle of a PandemicCoronavirus is still very real here in America however a lot of places are opening back up which includes studios and gyms so I’m back to coaching. Things are different but the more things change, the more they stay the same. Talking about what’s changed and how it feels to be back in the saddle!
2020-09-2312 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Toxic Positivity & Women Critiquing Other WomenI’ve noticed over the past few weeks this growing sentiment that women critiquing other women is not sisterhood, feminism, and an example of women supporting other women. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Sisterhood is more than toxic positivity and shallow praise. Let’s talk about it!
2020-09-2219 min
Into the Woo with Alice HuRace, Representation, and Inclusivity in Wellness with Sasha WhitneyDiversity has always been an integral part of Woo Woo Company. I started the company because the wellness industry needs more diversity and different perspectives. Sasha and I connected on our shared experiences in wellness and as first-generation Americans. She also shared the subconscious bias people have when they see a black person in a fitness studio. We were vulnerable in the experiences we shared with each other and thus, with you.
What We Chat About:
The Black Experience in Wellness
What a “Room Check” is for People of Color
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2020-09-1757 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Social Media, Social Justice, and How to Use One to Talk About the OtherDo you use your social media to talk about social justice and anti-racism? Why? Why not? In this podcast, Sasha focuses on the reasons why some may be afraid to use social media to talk about social justice and how to move past that.
2020-08-2728 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Screen Time & Re-establishing Boundaries During QuarantineHave you noticed a change in your screentime and phone habits over this quarantine? Or that the boundaries you’ve established around it have slowly fallen to the wayside? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about it!
2020-08-2517 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Scarcity Mentality & Shifting to Abundance MentalityScarcity mentality is pervasive in so many places and spaces but that is no accident. These types of environments are cultivated and upheld by those in management & leadership and it is for the exclusive purpose of keeping people in line. Find out if this is type of mentality you yourself are operating in and how to shift from scarcity mentality to abundance mentality.
2020-08-1313 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on What NowThere have seen so many social and cultural changes within our society in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. I’ve thought to myself of these much needed changes “Why Now?” but found that’s not the question. The question instead is “What Now?” and I’m here to talk about it.
2020-07-0915 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Putting Yourself FIRSTSo many times we have been told we cannot pour from an empty cup. Today and everyday, I challenge you to honor yourself, your needs, and put yourself first.
2020-05-2811 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Pet Peeves - My Top 5Not talking coronavirus, social distancing, or quarantine today. Although relatable, we could all use a break and talk about something else we can ALL relate to: PET PEEVES! Here are my top 5. Now I want to hear yours!
2020-04-2811 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on How You Want to Come Out of ThisThe social distancing and quarantine we’re currently experiencing as a result of COVID-19 will eventually pass. After it’s over, how do you went to come out of this? How will this change you? Let’s discuss!
2020-04-1320 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Perspective & Mindfulness During COVID-19COVID-19 has presented a radical and unique opportunity to shift our perspective and truly embrace mindfulness which will ultimately impact how we approach and deal with this unprecedented & new reality. We don’t have a choice to stay the same. How will you embrace mindfulness and allow it to change you?
2020-03-2321 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on “We Need to Talk...”“We Need to Talk...” How many times have you heard that dreaded, annoying, and uncomfortable phrase before? In this episode, we discuss how why that phrase is so jarring and the ways we can respond to it to put us at ease.
2020-03-1713 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Reclaiming Your Inner Voice & Who You AreWe are born blank slates. Before we can form a sense of who we are, our identities are formed based on the thoughts, perceptions, and projections of others. Verbalizing those thoughts, perceptions, and projections then becomes our inner voice. My thoughts on how self-awareness can lead to identifying who we truly are and shape our inner voice.
2020-03-0917 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Authenticity in the Influencer AgeIs authenticity in the Influencer Age possible and are we seeing this onslaught of Instagram Influencers coming to an end? Let’s talk about it!
2020-03-0228 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on the Idea Money Can’t Buy HappinessI’ve seen this sentiment expressed countless times and it rings to me as someone who is not rolling in wealth or money. On an intellectual level, I get the science behind this idea. As someone who could benefit from the perks of wealth and financial means, I don’t really agree with this idea. Let’s talk about it!
2020-02-2423 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Catastrophizing, How It Impacts Me & How I Deal with ItThanking about the worst possible scenario. Working yourself into a frenzy of doubt based in absolutely nothing. Worry obsessively about things that haven’t even happened. These are all things I struggle with and if you find yourself dealing with things too, you’re not alone. Listen to hear how I deal with this and continue to work through it.
2020-02-1827 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on the Great Reclining Seats on a Plane DebateTo recline or not to recline? Apparently this is a topic that has the internet divided with a video that’s now gone viral and is causing much debate. Whose right? Whose wrong? Hint - BOTH OF THEM. Listen and find out why!
2020-02-1525 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Conflating Black History Month with Diversity & InclusionWhile celebrating Black History Month, I’ve noticed companies, brands, and organizations conflating diversity and inclusion with Black History Month which diminishes the celebration of and underscores even more the need for Black History Month. Let’s talk about it!
2020-02-1217 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Cultivating Your Personal Space & BoundariesIt is up to to create the lives we want. That first starts with creating positive relationships, establishing boundaries to keep those relationships positive & healthy, and especially being mindful for who and what we allow into our own spaces. Let’s talk about it!
2020-01-3016 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Conversation: The Good, Bad, & AnnoyingMy thoughts on conversation killers and how to turn it around with a few awesome conversation starters!
2020-01-1413 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Etiquette Tips for Boutique Fitness StudiosHappy New Year! Thinking about trying that new boutique fitness studio that popped up? Here I give you 10 etiquette tips to make your first experience, and every experience after that, awesome for you and those around you.
2020-01-0617 min
The Autism Helper PodcastEpisode 49: Talking Early Intervention and Early Signs of Autism with Whitney Sarnowski of The Spectrum CompassIn this episode, Whitney Sarnowski shares her story from special ed teacher and soon to be BCBA to special needs parent. She shares the details of her son's diagnosis with autism and discusses what early warning signs she saw in her son. After identifying these signs, she reached out to Florida State's First Words Project (https://firstwordsproject.com/) and worked collaboratively with their team in the evaluation process. Whitney's son Kyson was diagnosed with autism at 20 months. Whitney was ready to start early intervention as soon as possible to give Kyson the skills he needed to learn, develop, and co...
2019-11-1150 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Being Authentic & Intentional with Social MediaHow and where do you draw the line between being authentic and just telling all of your business on social media?
2019-10-1511 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Failure & GrowthFailure is a part of life and often a huge part of success. I was not always so good at failure. I’ve recently dealt with yet another failure and came away with this lesson in growth.
2019-05-2811 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on New Year’s Resolutions & Goals2019 is here, Happy New Year! Taking a moment today to talk about my goals, why I don’t make resolutions, and advice on how to make your resolutions (if you make them) lasting changes.
2019-01-0213 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyTry It Tuesday - Set an IntentionIntentions don’t have to be limited to yoga mats and meditation sessions. When you head to your next spin class, try setting an intention at the beginning of class, something you can come back to as the class goes on, and watch your performance improve!
2018-12-0402 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on “Earning Your Food”, Disordered Eating & Mindful ExerciseDisordered eating and diet culture are so rampant in our society that it ultimately bleeds into the realm of fitness and exercise. Tips on how to unpack these harmful ideas and get to a place where you view exercise as a means of enjoyment not as a means of punishment.
2018-11-2912 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on ScroogesThoughts on letting people enjoy things and keeping negativity to ourselves in the face of another person’s joy!
2018-11-2811 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on THINKing Before We SpeakIn a world where you can respond to anything and everything at the drop of a hat, thought is more important now than ever but something . Sharing my thoughts on the value of THINKing before we speak.
2018-10-1614 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Screen Time & UnpluggingHow the Screen Time feature has helped make me more accountable about how I spend my screen time and tips for unplugging.
2018-10-1115 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyTry It Tuesday - Mind Over Matter!Dropping tips on Tuesdays to maximize your cycling experience!
2018-10-0207 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on FriendshipSharing my thoughts on the meaning of friendship and the impact of strong friendships with amazing women.
2018-09-2815 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Swooping & WhataboutismEver been a victim of swooping & whataboutism on social media? So annoying, forreal. My thoughts on where they come from, why it happens, and how to deal!
2018-09-2711 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on My Boot Camp ExperienceAfter CycleStar YOUniversity, finally ready to share my Boot Camp experience.
2018-09-2030 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyTry It Tuesday - Sit in the Front Row!Dropping tips on Tuesdays to maximize your cycling experience!
2018-09-1103 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Being a Teacher & Getting Lost in the SaddleBeing a Cycling Instructor often means being a student. Find out what I mean by that in this podcast!
2018-09-0906 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Keeping It Real/ Brutal HonestyThoughts on keeping it real/ brutal honesty which is often just a mask for passive aggressive behavior. You DO NOT have to tolerate or engage it!
2018-08-1511 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Boundaries; "No" is a Complete Sentence.Thoughts on navigating & establishing boundaries and how to deal with the inevitable pushback, especially when it comes to those close to you.
2018-08-1314 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Self-CareMy thoughts on self-care, its importance, and strategies on implementing it in your daily life.
2018-08-0911 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyThoughts on Relationship GoalsMy thoughts on the idea of “relationship goals” in the age of social media.
2018-08-0811 minSashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWhat Would I Have to Say, Pt. 2How I became certified, started teaching & why this time was different for the first time in my life.
2018-08-0611 min
SashaSpins aka The Sasha WhitneyWhat Would I Have to Say?Who would want to hear my voice? Who would want to hear my story? Questions and moments of self doubt that robbed me of doing things I’d wanted to do for years. It ends today. Join me as I share moments, passions, laughs, fears, and insights on this little thing called life!
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