In this episode, we hear from Anabel Vizcarra, an embodiment mentor and womb shaman from Sinaloa, Mexico.

Anabel talks about her life journey and the reclamation and embodiment of her feminine power. She talks about her spiritual exploration, and how she came to realize that she was conditioned to live in a way that allowed her to be successful in real estate, and other aspects of her life, but that kept her from being able to live in her full divine self. Anabel dives deep into the importance for all of us to get in touch with our true selves so that we can heal and develop the ability to be who we are meant to be and find our inner peace.

Anabel talks about how the world is used to functioning from a place of the mind (intellect), and the importance for all of us as people to move to the place of the heart (emotion), and eventually to go into the womb (wisdom), to find safety and peace within our bodies. She recommends journaling or recording voice notes when we are feeling really good to read or listen to when we are feeling low. Anabel also suggests having “conscious tantrums” where we can let out anger or frustration.

Be sure to connect, support, and continue learning from Anabel on Instagram: @anabel.vizcarra

Also, sign-up for an 8-week Embodied Emotional Intelligence online immersion program: https://www.anabelvizcarra.com/embodied-emotional-intelligence.html

In this episode, we hear from DeAntwann Johnson, aka “DJ Johnson”, a husband, father, author, mentor, coach, counselor, and sports statistician.

DJ shares his journey with us including going through the Indiana foster care system and suffering child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. He talks about growing up feeling like he was stripped of a lot of decisions in his life and feeling like others always made choices for him without asking him. He talks about how going through these experiences made him normalize a lot of harmful behaviors, which he took into his adulthood while holding on to a lot of anger. DJ talks about at one point, wanting to end his life, but realizing that he was on this earth for a purpose.

DJ talks about the void he felt from the absence of his father, the tense relationships with his other caregivers, and learning to forgive. He talks about turning all his pain into his power. He talks about how he worked hard to overcome a life full of hardships, humiliation, aggression, and self-esteem issues, allowing him to be an active advocate for youth and families and inspiring them to be the best that they can be.

Be sure to connect with DJ on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djinspiresall/

Website: https://djinspires.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/djinspiresall

In this episode, we hear from Iliana Chino Hernandez, aka “Mz. Gatiz”, a Chicana rapper from Brooklyn, New York.

Mz. Gatiz talks about her childhood, from seeing her parents struggle to make it in the United States to witnessing the poor living conditions of her family back in Mexico. She talks about how her parents were so focused on working that they would often leave her with nannies, which led to her being raised by other adults around her. Mz. Gatiz shares how, as a result of this, she was introduced to alcohol and the club scene at 11 years old. She also talks about being forced to assume adult responsibilities at an early age. By the age of 13 she was working, and at times was in charge of taking care of her younger sisters. Mz. Gatiz recounts holding back tears and parts of her life because of not wanting to feel weak and/or create tension within her family. She describes how despite all of this she found a space to express herself through music.

Mz. Gatiz talks about enjoying nature and being inspired by other singers such as Gloria Trevi. She talks about the real struggles of being a rapper and a human being at the same time, and the lessons that have come with it.

Be sure to connect with and support Mz. Gatiz on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mzgatiz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MZGATIZ

Website: https://mzgatizny.com/