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Her Guided Evolution®The Weekend of Self-Discovery that Changed Everything with Board Certified OB-GYN Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillet | 35In this episode, Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron talks with Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillet, a board-certified OB-GYN, wellness advocate, and event planner. Dr. Gaskins-Tillet discusses the challenges of managing her roles as a mother, wife, and physician, and she explains how a pivotal vacation led her to prioritize self-care and personal development. Dr. Sherita emphasizes the importance of community support, asking quality questions, and embracing change. She also highlights her retreats designed for professional women seeking self-discovery and empowerment, and her passion for event planning as a means to create meaningful experiences.🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://you...
2024-11-1748 min
Psychology of Black Womanhood:Where Research Meets the Real WorldFriendship & Fitness Online: Black Women's Digital Wellbeing NetworksAmid the explosion social media of fitness and wellness content, a crucial question remains: where is the representation of Black women or their culturally specific concerns within these digital spaces? The lack of representation does not solely impact individual Black women; it limits the narratives we hear, the role models we emulate, and the perspectives we consider.
Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, discusses her work investigating the ways that digital spaces are increasingly striving to reflect the richness of Black women's health experiences.
2024-10-2821 minHer Guided Evolution®How to Achieve Healthy, Glowing Skin at Any Age with Dermatologist, Dr. Mary Alice Mina | 34In this episode, Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron talks with Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a dermatologist and skincare expert. Dr. Mina shares her journey into dermatology and her passion for educating the public about skin health. She debunks the myth that sunscreen causes cancer and emphasizes the significance of prevention in skincare routines, particularly for those in their 20s. For people in their 30s and 40s, she recommends focusing on a solid skincare routine, incorporating vitamin C serum, and retinol. For women in their 40s, she suggests modifying diet and boosting collagen to prepare for the decline that comes with...
2024-08-161h 02Her Guided Evolution®Getting Fit Over 30 with Fitness Coach Michelle West | 33In this episode, Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron talks with Michelle West, a health and fitness coach and Broadway performer. Michelle shares her journey of managing her fitness business, wellness, and a career in Broadway. Michelle discusses the pressures of body image in the performing arts, and the importance of reframing setbacks as part of the journey. The conversation covers multi-dimensional self-care, the challenges of healthy eating, strategies for breaking unhealthy eating habits, and the importance of self-love and lifestyle change in achieving fitness and nutrition goals. ➡️ Show Noteshttps://herguidedevolution.com/think-like-a-fitness-coach-with-michelle-west/➡...
2024-08-0958 minHer Guided Evolution®Building a Creative Side Business as a Mom of 3 (Under 4) with Elopement Photographer Rhodes Blake | 32In this episode, Shanice Jones Cameron, Ph.D. and Rhodes Blake, discuss the challenges and experiences of working full-time, managing a side business, fitting in creative self-care, all while being a mom with young children. As an elopement photographer, Rhodes discusses the motivations behind eloping, the challenges of planning a traditional wedding, and the freedom and reduced stress of elopement. She also gives us valuable insights on hiring a photographer and the significance of open communication and rapport during a photo shoot. Rhodes also shares her unexpected journey into photography, and they also talk about the need for creative...
2024-07-2751 minHer Guided Evolution®A Deeper Look at Burnout, Early Childhood Trauma, and Gut Health featuring Dr. Zarya Rubin | 31Dr. Zarya Rubin, a Harvard-educated functional medicine physician and burnout expert, shares her journey and the connection between early childhood trauma and burnout. She notes that burnout is characterized by extreme tiredness, cynicism, and decreased productivity. Early childhood trauma can increase the risk of developing burnout later in life. We also learn that the mind-body connection is crucial in understanding burnout and its physical impact. According to Dr. Zarya, functional medicine takes a holistic approach, considering the whole person and the interconnectedness of body systems. It focuses on achieving health and balance by addressing the root cause of symptoms...
2024-07-2057 minHer Guided Evolution®Shifting Your Money Mindset as a Parent and Uncovering Your Money Stories with Jen Fontanilla | 30SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron interviews Jen Fontanilla, a money mindset coach, about her journey and the intersection of money, finance, and creativity. Jen shares her experience transitioning from a career in graphic design to becoming a financial advisor and how she helps creatives break through the stereotype of the starving artist. They discuss the concept of money stories and the importance of being conscious of how we talk about money, especially in front of children. Jen also provides actionable tips for parents to shape their children's perspectives on money.
2024-07-1356 minHer Guided Evolution®The Shame of Inconsistent Content Creation | 29Dr. Shanice Jones-Cameron shares her personal struggle with consistency in content creation, addressing the shame and insecurities associated with it. She discusses the challenges of facing insecurities, seeking public validation, and the embarrassment of restarting content creation. Despite these struggles, she encourages others to give themselves grace and restart their creative endeavors.Let's Connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/herguidedevolutionWebsite: https://herguidedevolution.com Free Resources: FREE Quiz: What is Your Self-Care Personality? https://herguidedevolution.com/quiz/ FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planF...
2024-07-0614 minHer Guided Evolution®Running Toward Healing: How this Running Coach Empowers Autoimmune Athletes featuring Mireille Siné | 28In this episode, Shanice Jones Cameron interviews Mireille Siné, a certified running coach and lupus athlete. Mireille shares her journey of how she got into running and became a running coach, as well as her experience of being diagnosed with lupus. She discusses the challenges she faced and the emotional aspect of living with lupus. Mireille emphasizes that running is not just for elite athletes. Running can be what Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron calls an anchor practice, which is an activity that improves various aspects one's health and well-being at the same time. They also discuss how running can h...
2024-06-2558 minHer Guided Evolution®What to Do About Poor Time Management | 27In this episode, Shanice talks about her new role as a time management coach and shares how she helped her first client be more productive and intentional with her time while working from home with children. Shanice talks about the importance of gaining awareness about your current time management situation, being proactive about self-doubt, and setting realistic goals each day-- especially considering the constraints that accompany working from home as a mom. If you're struggling to manage your time, listen to this!Free Video Training: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Time Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/ep...
2021-08-1128 minHer Guided Evolution®Self-Care Mistakes | 26In this week's episode, Shanice talks about self-care mistakes that hold a lot of us back. Self-care is often associated with expensive trips or luxurious massages. But honestly, self-care can be a lot more simple and straightforward than that, and self-care is different for everyone. Listen to this episode to find out if you're making these self-care mistakes and to learn how you can be introspective about charting your own path toward well-being. Let's leave these self-care mistakes in 2020, so we can begin the New Year with intention and prioritizing our peace!Let's Connect:...
2021-01-0532 minHer Guided Evolution®3 Reasons Why You Feel Stuck | 25In this week's episode, Shanice encourages you to think about why you might feel stuck (e.g., in your career, on your well-being journey, while social distancing, etc). She uses her own experiences to guide you through an introspective process where you consider how your thoughts and your approach to obstacles might keep you in a cycle of self-doubt and procrastination. ***NEXT EPISODE: Monday, January 4th.Let's Connect:Instagram: @herguidedevolutionFacebook page: facebook.com/herguidedevolutionFREE private Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/herguidedevolution/SURVEY (GET INVITED TO WORK WITH...
2020-12-2221 minHer Guided Evolution®What You Miss Out On When You Procrastinate | 24In episode 24, Shanice reflects on her life before she started actively working toward her well-being goals. She uses her struggles with procrastination to show you what you miss out on when you refuse to evolve, grow, and consistently work toward your goals. If you are feeling stuck, uninspired, or fearful of leveling up, this episode is for you.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode24FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planFREE Journal Prompts: https://herguidedevolution.com/4FREE private Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/herguidedevolution/
2020-12-1526 minHer Guided Evolution®Why I Switched to a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet | 23In episode 23, Shanice shares why she switched to a whole foods plant-based diet (WFBPD) from a vegan diet. She explains what a whole foods plant based diet is and talks about how switching up her diet is contributing to her personal growth. Even if you are not interested in a vegan or whole foods plant-based diet, listen to this episode to learn how working toward smaller goals can help you build momentum in your pursuit of well-being.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode23FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planFREE Journal Prompts...
2020-12-0736 minHer Guided Evolution®Create a Vision Board in 3 Simple Steps | 22If you have been struggling to stay motivated, creating a vision board can be a great way to get yourself back on track and find inspiration. In today's episode, Shanice shares her simple vision board strategy to help you gain clarity on your goals and the type of life you want to live. Begin working on your 2021 vision board now, so you can start the new year with intention. Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode22FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planFREE Journal Prompts: https://herguidedevolution.com/4FREE private Facebook...
2020-11-2328 minHer Guided Evolution®My Brand Story (and Honoring Your Vision) | 21In episode 21, Shanice shares the story behind Her Guided Evolution. She talks about overcoming internal and external obstacles when trying to bring your vision to life and the importance of making plans and working toward a goal even when you feel uncertain.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode21FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planFREE Journal Prompts for Unproductive Days: https://herguidedevolution.com/4
2020-11-1724 minHer Guided Evolution®Decompressing After Election Day | 20In this short episode, Shanice reacts to the historic election and talks about the importance of recognizing Black women's labor and contributions. She also offers some strategies for how you might unwind, decompress, and try to bring yourself back into balance after the stress of the election.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode20FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planFREE Journal Prompts for Unproductive Days: https://herguidedevolution.com/4
2020-11-1015 minHer Guided Evolution®Healing from Perfectionism | 19Perfectionism is a personality trait that involves striving to be perfect in order to avoid criticism. Shanice opens up about her struggles with perfectionism and how she is making an effort to heal and break-free from this mindset. She offers suggestions on how you might recognize your own "toxic" personality traits that may be holding you back and negatively effecting the people around you.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode19FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planFREE Journal Prompts for Unproductive Days: https://herguidedevolution.com/4
2020-11-0227 minHer Guided Evolution®Refresh Your Mind, Reset Your Life | 18In episode 18, Shanice talks about how you might identify the unproductive, draining, and unhelpful thought patterns that keep you stuck and hinder your growth. She talks about how you can start the process of refreshing your mind, so you can take control over your well-being journey and your life. She also lays out the specific strategies to help you gain clarity, move past overwhelm, and make progress toward feeling your best.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode18FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planFREE Journal Prompts for Unproductive Days: https://herguidedevolution.com/4
2020-10-2632 minHer Guided Evolution®How to Enjoy Motherhood | 17In this episode, Shanice shares tips to help you enjoy the time you spend with your kids. Learn to change your mindset during frustrating parenting moments, take pride in helping your kids learn and navigate the world, and set family traditions to create lasting memories. Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode17FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planFREE Journal Prompts for Unproductive Days: https://herguidedevolution.com/4
2020-10-1926 minHer Guided Evolution®3 Signs that You're Growing and Moving Toward Your Purpose | 16When you're evolving and being moved toward your larger purpose, it can be a scary, unsettling, and difficult experience. Simply put, growth is uncomfortable. In this episode, Shanice prompts you to look at three areas of your life that might signal that you are in a period of growth and transition. She offers strategies to help you adjust your mindset and rise to (or cope with) the occasion. Shanice also shares guided journaling prompts, so that you can connect with your intuition and gain clarity into who you are meant to be.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com...
2020-10-1236 minHer Guided Evolution®The Truth About Work-Life Balance | 15In this week's episode, Shanice talks about why she thinks the pursuit of work, life, and family "balance" may not serve women. She discusses how these conversations often rely on the assumption that moms should be giving both their careers and their families an adequate amount of time and energy (often at the expense of herself). If you have ever felt like you were struggling to measure up in motherhood, your career, and/or your life in general, this episode is for you. Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode15FREE Journal Prompts: https://herguidedevolution.com/4
2020-10-0619 minHer Guided Evolution®Balancing Your Emotions | 14Many of us are struggling because we're at home with our kids, and there's a lot of chaos going on in the world. In this episode, Shanice offers some strategies to help you balance your emotions and tolerate the full range of feelings that you may be experiencing right now. She talks about the importance of working on accepting negative emotions, which may help you make space for positive feelings like joy, peace, and happiness. Shanice also reminds you to take ownership of your emotions (rather than giving your power away to other people), so you can improve the...
2020-09-2827 min
Somatic PodcastEp 16 - Race, Social Media, and Yoga w/ Shanice Jones CameronIn this second part of our mini-series on the history and politics of yoga, we play our recent interview with Shanice Jones Cameron about her research on Black women and their engagement yoga through social media. Shanice is a PhD student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Department of Communication, and her research areas of interest include media studies, critical health communication, and Black feminism. As Shanice explains, today modern postural yoga remains "a form of exercise that remains exclusive to a privileged subset of the population." Meanwhile, the typical yoga practitioner, as it appears in...
2020-09-2831 minHer Guided Evolution®Physical Well-Being (Myths about Food, Exercise, and Our Bodies) | 13In this episode, Shanice talks about physical well-being and discusses some of the unhelpful ways she thinks we have been conditioned to think about food, exercise, and our bodies. Do any of these sound familiar? Food should only taste good. You should be counting calories. Thin people are naturally healthier and have more discipline. Exercise is only important if you are trying to lose weight. These are just a few myths that often stop us from building a supportive relationship with our bodies (and ourselves) on our path toward well-being. If you want to rethink some of these myths...
2020-09-2132 minHer Guided Evolution®7 Productivity Tips for Working from Home | 12If you've been struggling to be productive while working from home, you're not alone. As a mom and a PhD student, I have to be a self-starter and be productive no matter what's going on in my house. So, I'm sharing 7 of my best productivity tips to help you navigate working from home. If you have children who make it more difficult for you to focus, if you struggle with procrastination and have a hard time avoiding Netflix and Instagram when you need to be working, this episode is for you. Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode12
2020-09-1425 minHer Guided Evolution®Caring for Yourself After a Tough Emotional Week | 11In this week's episode, Shanice opens up about navigating anxiety and depression while trying to cope during this unprecedented time. She shares some of her struggles with mental health (even though she felt VERY uncomfortable doing so) and offers some suggestions on how you might care for yourself after an emotionally draining week. If you are not okay, you are not alone. We're all just trying to make it through this uncertain time! Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/episode11FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/plan4 Journal Prompts for Unproductive Days: https://herguidedevolution.com/4
2020-09-0726 minHer Guided Evolution®Declutter Your Life for Spiritual Growth | 10Decluttering can be a spiritual and emotional practice that helps you let go of fear. But, decluttering can be challenging for a lot of us. Do you find yourself surrounded by clutter or holding on to a lot of stuff that you don't need? In episode 10, Shanice shares: 1) why letting go and decluttering can be so difficult, 2) why it's important to declutter our houses (and our lives), and she offers some tips on 3) where and how you can start the process of letting go and decluttering.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/declutterFREE Daily Self-Care Plan...
2020-08-3130 minHer Guided Evolution®How to Find Inspiration and Motivation While Working from Home | 09It's the year 2020, so many of us are still working from home. You may be struggling to get work done because you have to home school your kids, and you have limited access to peace and quiet. You feel uninspired and unmotivated because you're stuck in a vicious cycle of doing the same thing over and over again, every single day. If you find yourself in this situation, Shanice shares some quick tips and strategies to help you feel more inspired and motivated while you're working from home. That way, you can get your work done with a lot...
2020-08-2427 minHer Guided Evolution®How to Use (Social) Media Mindfully | 08In episode 8, Shanice talks about mindful media consumption (consuming content with intention and in a way that serves you) versus mindless media consumption (consuming a lot of content that is negative and/or doesn't serve you). You'll learn how to evaluate your social media usage and the content that you consume, and Shanice offers tips to help you curate your social media feeds to promote positive vibes and personal growth. Oh yeah, there's also a little rant about respectability politics at the end!Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/8FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/plan
2020-08-1723 minHer Guided Evolution®A Week in the Life: Wife, Mom of 3, PhD Student, Podcaster | 07In this week's episode, Shanice gives you a behind the scenes look into how she manages her mind and prioritizes her well-being while working from home with kids. You'll get some ideas on how you might structure your work from home schedule, tips on how to move forward despite feeling unmotivated, and reminders to stay in the present moment.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/weekinthelife1FREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/planFREE Journal Prompts for Unproductive Days: https://herguidedevolution.com/4
2020-08-1030 minHer Guided Evolution®How to Have More Patience With Your Kids | 06Look, we all struggle with parenting sometimes. It’s not easy raising tiny humans! In this episode, Shanice shares tips that help her keep it together while being a (twin) mom of 3 small children while working on a PhD. Listen to this episode to learn how you might extend your patience while you’re with your kids.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/patiencewithkidsFREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/plan
2020-08-0325 minHer Guided Evolution®How to Exercise Consistently As a Mom | 05Do you struggle to exercise as a mom? You may be feeling a lack of motivation or you may just simply be tired after working and taking care of your kids all day. If so, Shanice offers some tips and strategies for shifting your mindset and practical ways to be more consistent with exercise as a mom. These tips have helped Shanice go from someone who hates exercising to successfully training for her first half marathon and practicing yoga poses multiple days a week while being a mom of 3 small children, wife, and a doctoral student. Sis, you can...
2020-07-2722 minHer Guided Evolution®4 Journal Prompts for Unproductive Days | 04Have you ever felt the guilt and other negative feelings at the end of a day where you weren’t as productive as you wanted to be? If so, Shanice offers 4 journal prompts that may help you shift your mindset to a place of self-compassion and help you relieve these negative emotions. Shanice also offers an alternative perspective on how you might view journaling (hint: it’s not writing about what happened during your day).Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/unproductiveFREE Resource: 4 Journal Prompts to Feel at Peace with Unproductive DaysFREE Daily Self-Care Plan...
2020-07-2022 minHer Guided Evolution®Reflecting on 2 Years as a Black Vegan | 03In episode 3, Shanice reflects on her first two years as a Black vegan mom. Shanice distinguishes between a vegan lifestyle and a vegan diet and highlights the difference between a vegan diet, a vegetarian diet, and a pescatarian diet. Then, she shares her vegan journey (hint: she never thought she could stick to a vegan diet!). She also offers some practical suggestions for anyone looking to start a vegan diet.FREE Self-Care Plan: https://plan.herguidedevolution.comShow Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/blackvegan
2020-07-1330 minHer Guided Evolution®Why Your Self-Care Matters | 02Do you struggle to prioritize yourself? Do you feel like you lost yourself after you had children? In episode 2, Shanice talks about why self-care is particularly important for Black mothers. This episode is meant to inspire and motivate you to take action toward improving your well-being. Drawing from her personal experience and her Black feminist research, Shanice defines self-care and offers three reasons why self-care is key to our personal and collective well-being as Black women.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/yourselfcareFREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/plan
2020-07-0627 minHer Guided Evolution®What is Well-Being? | 01In this first episode of Her Guided Evolution, Shanice defines well-being, introduces herself, the podcast, and some concepts that she’ll be returning to on the show. A guided evolution is based on the idea that you are intentional about who you want to become and the healthier lifestyle you want to live. Her Guided Evolution is a resource that was created to help you take daily action toward becoming that person—while managing multiple roles as a working mom.Show Notes: https://herguidedevolution.com/whatiswellbeingFREE Daily Self-Care Plan: https://herguidedevolution.com/plan
2020-06-2925 min