Episodes

  • S5 EP2 Travel Essentials with Kala & Denise in Beautiful Playa del Carmen

    S5 EP2 Travel Essentials with Kala & Denise in Beautiful Playa del Carmen
    Nov 18 2024
    Feeling overwhelmed by self-care? This episode of Good Better Betterness is for YOU! Denise & Kayla are chilling in Playa del Carmen, but they're still sharing their self-care secrets! ☀️ What's in the bag? Supplements for focus & mental clarityLuxurious body butters for deep hydrationBrightening serums for a healthy glow ✨Hair & body mist for a touch of vacation vibesAnd more! Tune in to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good, Better, Betterness Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audibe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this insightful conversation!! Links mentioned in this episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest/Hosts Social Media Info Kala Garner (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekglifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Denise Gilmore-McPherson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dgilmcphee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) #selfcare #blackwomen #vacationvibes #goodbetterbetterness #podcast
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    21 mins
  • S5 EP1 Beyond the Surface: Understanding Racialized Trauma with Charmeka Newton

    S5 EP1 Beyond the Surface: Understanding Racialized Trauma with Charmeka Newton
    Nov 1 2024
    Need a real talk about race, trauma, and healing? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Char Newton to discuss her groundbreaking book, "Black Lives are Beautiful." We talk about everything from recognizing the signs of racialized trauma to building resilience and finding community. So grab your favorite drink, sit back, and let's get into it! 🥂 This podcast is for YOU if... You're a Black woman navigating life's ups and downsYou're ready to embrace your beautiful, Black selfYou're looking for honest conversations and real talk Listen in to hear: [6:23] The inspiration behind Dr. Newton's book, "Black Lives are Beautiful" [12:20] Tips for finding a culturally competent therapist[15:34] The importance of self-care and community for Black women[25:00] Practical advice for overcoming racialized trauma and building resilience Tune in to⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Good, Better, Betterness Podcast⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audibe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for this insightful conversation!! Links mentioned in this episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest/Hosts Social Media Info Dr. Charmeka Newton (@drcharnewton)⁠Kala Garner (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekglifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Denise Gilmore-McPherson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dgilmcphee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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    54 mins
  • S4 EP4 Balancing Career and Wellness: Navigating Workplace Dynamics with Catherine Wheeler

    S4 EP4 Balancing Career and Wellness: Navigating Workplace Dynamics with Catherine Wheeler
    Oct 15 2024
    Girl, have you ever felt like your career was sucking the life out of you? Like, you’re drowning in deadlines, stressed to the max, and just over it? Well, this episode is for you! We’re diving deep into the world of work-life balance, navigating those pesky workplace challenges, and figuring out how to keep your sanity (and your glow) intact. So grab your favorite drink, sit back, and let’s talk about it all. This episode is for you if: You’re feeling burnt out and overwhelmed by your job.You’re struggling to find a healthy balance between work and personal life.You want to learn how to deal with toxic work environments.You’re looking for tips on self-care and stress management.You just need a good venting session with your girl gang. Highlights: 10:16: Importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and seeking professional help20:15: Balancing authenticity with the needs of the workplace25:34: Setting expectations and creating a safe space for conversations Tune in to⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Good, Better, Betterness Podcast⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audibe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for this insightful conversation!! Links mentioned in this episode Pivot One Eighty⁠⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest/Hosts Social Media Info Kala Garner (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekglifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Denise Gilmore-McPherson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dgilmcphee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S4 EP3 World Mental Health Day: Unpacking Mental Health Stigmas with Dr. Glenna Anderson

    S4 EP3 World Mental Health Day: Unpacking Mental Health Stigmas with Dr. Glenna Anderson
    Oct 10 2024
    Are you a Black woman struggling with the pressures of being "strong"? Join us for a candid conversation about mental health, stereotypes, and how to prioritize your wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Glenna Anderson, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in anxiety-based disorders, sheds light on the importance of breaking free from societal expectations and embracing vulnerability. This episode is for you if: You're a Black woman navigating societal pressures and stereotypes.You're struggling with mental health concerns but hesitant to seek help.You want to learn how to prioritize your mental wellbeing and break free from self-imposed limitations. Highlights: 12:47: The importance of self-permission, vulnerability, and rest.20:02: Negative consequences of unprocessed trauma on mental health27:06: The power of collective conversations and individual vulnerability. Tune in to⁠ ⁠Good, Better, Betterness Podcast⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audibe⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ for this insightful conversation!! Links mentioned in this episode ⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest/Hosts Social Media Info Dr. Glenna Anderson (@drglennalcsw)Kala Garner (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekglifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Denise Gilmore-McPherson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dgilmcphee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S4 EP2 Navigating Healthcare: Expert Tips for Black Women with Dr. Persharon Dixon

    S4 EP2 Navigating Healthcare: Expert Tips for Black Women with Dr. Persharon Dixon
    Aug 1 2024

    Got questions about your healthcare? This episode is for you if you're looking to better understand how to advocate for your health and your family’s well-being. Join us as Dr. Persharon Dixon, a seasoned pediatrician, sheds light on these challenges and offers actionable advice for Black women.

    This episode is for you if:

    • You’re a Black woman looking to understand and navigate healthcare disparities.
    • You’re curious about how to advocate for yourself in medical settings.
    • You need practical advice on finding and utilizing healthcare resources.

    🔹 Highlights:

    • [02:24] Dr. Dixon breaks down prevalent health issues and how to advocate for ourselves.
    • [07:05] Practical tips and resources for Black women to get the care they need.
    • [12:30] How to effectively voice your concerns and ensure you’re heard.

    Tune in to⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good, Better, Betterness Podcast⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this insightful conversation!


    Links mentioned in this episode

    • ⁠⁠BetternessBox Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Guest/Hosts Social Media Info

    • Kala Garner (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekglifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
    • Denise Gilmore-McPherson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dgilmcphee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S4 EP1 Inclusive Fitness: Making Wellness Work for Every Body with Ariel Belgrave

    S4 EP1 Inclusive Fitness: Making Wellness Work for Every Body with Ariel Belgrave
    Jul 15 2024
    Hey girl, listen up! Do you ever feel like the gym just ain't for you, but getting fit feels impossible at home? Been there, done that, and girl, we got you! This episode of Good, Better, Betterness is all about building a sustainable fitness routine that you'll actually enjoy, all from the comfort of your own home. Our guest is the amazing Ariel Belgrave, a Black woman entrepreneur who's all about making fitness accessible and fun for every body. She's gonna drop all the knowledge bombs on how to create a workout routine that works for you, not against you. If you're a Black woman who: Feels intimidated by the gym atmosphere (We all started somewhere, boo!) Wants to find workouts that fit your life (No more forcing yourself on that treadmill!) Needs some encouragement to stay on track (We all need a hype girl sometimes!) Then this episode is definitely for you! Highlights: [3:21] - Busting workout myths that be holding us back (looking at you, bootie band overload!) [17:45] - Building a sustainable routine that fits your life, not the other way around [29:10] - How to get that fire lit and stay motivated even when you tired AF So grab your water bottle, put on your favorite workout playlist, and get ready to transform your fitness game from "dreading the treadmill" to "feeling damn good!" Tune in to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good, Better, Betterness Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links mentioned in this episode Gym Hooky Website 28-day L.E.A.N. Program⁠BetternessBox Subscription⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠BetternessBox Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Guest/Hosts Social Media Info Ariel Belgrave (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gymhoooky)Kala Garner (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekglifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Denise Gilmore-McPherson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dgilmcphee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • S3 EP4 Move Your Body, Better Your Life: How to Make Movement a Habit with Janna Harris

    S3 EP4 Move Your Body, Better Your Life: How to Make Movement a Habit with Janna Harris
    Jul 1 2024
    Ever feel like squeezing in a workout is a constant battle? This episode is for YOU! We'll be talking about making movement inclusive and achievable, ditching the negativity, and incorporating fitness into your busy life. This episode is for you if: You're looking for ways to incorporate more movement into your life You're tired of the negative connotations around exercise You're short on time but still want to improve your health Highlights: [05:50] The importance of movement for overall quality of life [14:32] Ideas for 10-minute workouts [15:59] How to make movement fit into your lifestyle You don't want to miss this episode! Tune in to⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good, Better, Betterness Podcast⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links mentioned in this episode ⁠⁠Be Balanced Retreat BetternessBox Subscription⁠⁠ ⁠⁠BetternessBox Instagram⁠⁠ Guest/Hosts Social Media Info Janna Harris (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellbeyondbalance⁠) Kala Garner (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekglifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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    37 mins
  • S3 EP3 The Legacy of Juneteenth: Honoring the Past, Empowering the Youth with Amber Sims

    S3 EP3 The Legacy of Juneteenth: Honoring the Past, Empowering the Youth with Amber Sims
    Jun 19 2024

    Ever wonder what it REALLY means to celebrate Juneteenth?

    In this episode, we're diving deep into the rich history of Juneteenth, and we'll be exploring how we can honor the struggles of our ancestors while empowering the next generation with the incredible Amber Sims, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Young Leaders, Strong City.

    This episode is for YOU if:

    • You're tryna learn more about the history of Juneteenth, but history class always put you to sleep. (We got you with some fun facts and stories!)
    • You're down for empowering the next generation and teaching them about their roots, but you're not sure where to start.
    • You need a reminder that revolutionary rest is key to keepin' on keepin' on!

    Highlights:

    • [03:12] Unpack the real effects of truth (or lack thereof) on our youth
    • [18:20] Learn how to deal with folks who just wanna stay stuck in their ways
    • [50:00] Embrace the power of healing and acceptance

    Don't miss this powerful conversation! Tune in to⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good, Better, Betterness Podcas⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Links mentioned in this episode

    • Young Leaders Strong City website
    • ⁠BetternessBox Subscription⁠
    • ⁠BetternessBox Instagram⁠

    Guest/Hosts Social Media Info

    • Amber Sims (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aye_simmy29)

    • Kala Garner (⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekglifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    • Denise Gilmore-McPherson (⁠⁠⁠⁠@dgilmcphee⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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    1 hr and 5 mins