After a summer break away from the mic, I’m back with an episode that comes straight from the heart. My father’s health crisis pulled me into a vortex of hospital rooms, difficult decisions, and the complex beauty of family dynamics. But it also became a masterclass in presence, a reclaiming of my personal power, and a profound reminder of the magic that shows up when community holds you.
This isn't a story about having all the answers. It’s a raw and real reflection on what it means to heal ourselves and our loved ones when life demands our entire presence. We talk about navigating the noise of social media in a crisis, the transformation that comes from stillness, and how to find gratitude even on the hardest days.
If you’ve ever had to be the strong one, felt lost in the whirlwind of a family emergency, or are simply seeking a deeper connection to your own capacity for healing, this conversation is for you.
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As a Projector in Human Design being recognized for my actual energetic gifts is what lights me up. I'm sharing a peek into the community acknowledgement ceremony from my most recent community engagement project as a reminder to all versions of myself that, we are enough.
I was going to let AI write the description, but it did an awful job...This week, I'll tell you exactly what I do and who I do it for. If you've been curious about working with a coach, this is the signiest sign you're going to get. Bonus: I pulled three cards at the end of the episode that confirm that you should definitely book a complimentary vibe check to start working with me today!
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In this conversation, Coach Ebony shares her personal experiences with menopause, particularly focusing on the unique challenges faced by Black women. She discusses the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause, the cultural context surrounding these experiences, and the disparities in healthcare access. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support and self-care strategies to navigate this life stage effectively.#menopause #perimenopause #blackwomen #healthdisparities #selfcare #reproductivejustice #podcast
Hey Boo! Back like I never left for 6 weeks! It was an unplanned hiatus that I desperately needed to fill my cup so that I can continue to serve from my overflow, ya know? This week, we're discussing authenticity and showing tf up ESPECIALLY when clowns are sucking all of the air out of the room. The world needs your counter narratives! Where my fellow yappers at?
For real though, I'm talking about how podcasting is not a get rich quick hustle, rather a modern form of human connection and thought sharing. When you look at it that way, being viral and sponsored isn't the only currency to be gained by pressing record.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Hiatus Reflection
01:07 Navigating Grief and Healing
09:36 The Role of Podcasting in Personal Growth
18:26 The Essence of Coaching and Community Engagement
23:53 The Need for Rest and Recharge
29:38 Counter Narratives in Media
36:14 Navigating Media Spaces as Black Women
45:14 Defining Boundaries and Self-Worth
54:41 AMHIK_outro.mp4
In this conversation, Coach Ebony explores the themes of change, grief, and the complexities surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She shares her personal experiences with loss and the transformative power of grief, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and vulnerability. The discussion also critiques the current DEI landscape, highlighting its shortcomings and the need for genuine community building and healing. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the significance of love, support, and resilience in navigating life's challenges.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Change and Grief
04:02 Authenticity in Vulnerability
08:14 The Complexity of Grief
15:31 The DEI Conversation and Its Challenges
28:05 Understanding DEI Through a Black Lens
31:13 The Political Landscape and Its Impact on DEI
35:07 The Importance of Community and Rest
37:48 Healing and Wholeness in Community
43:02 Rebuilding Community and Leadership
46:06 Personal Journey and Community Engagement
I took a couple weeks off to mind my business and tend to my people 'nem in community. This week I'm reflecting on some changes I've been going through, what Self-care looks like in real-time, and insights from a recent consulting session with @TheRealityPriestess that gathered me.
We touch on grief as I am grappling with the end of life for my furbaby, Sir Avery James.
As always, I speak on the significance of coaching for Black women navigating corporate spaces, reflections on my own media consumption, and an #AskAuntie premier exploration of gender roles and intimacy!
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This week, I discuss the themes of healing, limiting beliefs, and the impact of societal pressures on self-perception, particularly for Black women. Get into the importance of self-inquiry, community engagement, and understanding the roots of self-hate with me! It gets sticky!!! The conversation explores how thoughts and feelings shape our reality and the necessity of building supportive communities for empowerment and liberation.
LA Fire Relief & Funding Support: These are my peoples who have experienced complete loss of their homes. While two of the families have met their funding goals, Sumaya's family is still in need. There are many organizations doing amazing work for the collective, these folks are particularly close to my heart. If you can, please support where you can.
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction to Healing and Community Impact
04:27 Understanding Limiting Beliefs and Stinkin' Thinkin'
10:33 Navigating Information Overload and Community Engagement
15:01 Self-Inquiry and the Journey to Liberation
29:27 Empowerment and Self-Leadership for Marginalized Communities
30:23 Exploring Self-Worth and Community
33:15 Navigating Intrusive Thoughts and Emotional Responses
36:10 The Importance of Cultural Competence in Therapy
40:53 Understanding Boundaries and Self-Accountability
41:56 The Power of Feelings in Personal Freedom
45:19 Consumerism vs. Self-Discovery
48:58 Building Community and Connection
51:51 The Journey of Personal Growth and Contribution
56:15 AMHIK_outro.mp4
In this episode, Coach Ebony reflects on her journey through 2024 and sets intentions for 2025. She discusses the importance of healing, self-love, and storytelling, emphasizing the need to embrace one's narrative. The conversation explores the tools and strategies for personal growth, including goal setting and the significance of rest as a form of resistance. Coach Ebony shares her plans for self-discovery and joy in the coming year, highlighting the importance of living authentically and nurturing an open heart.
Chapters
00:00 The Power of Storytelling
08:09 Setting Intentions for 2025
17:09 Reflecting on 2024 and Personal Growth
24:49 The Importance of Telling Our Own Stories
32:59 The Journey of Becoming a Coach
40:27 Embracing Joy and Self-Discovery
52:52 Radical Self-Love and Resistance
57:34 AMHIK_outro.mp4
In this episode, Coach Ebony explores her journey with perfectionism and healing, emphasizing the nonlinear nature of healing and the importance of community support. She discusses decision fatigue, internal family systems, and the need to decolonize perfectionism, linking it to white supremacy culture. The conversation highlights the distinction between perfectionism and excellence, advocating for a more compassionate and joyful approach to personal growth.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Healing and Self-Leadership
02:51 Understanding Perfectionism
08:33 Healing: A Nonlinear Process
15:01 The Importance of Community in Healing
17:37 Navigating Decision Fatigue and Growth Grief
23:51 Future Focused Feedback and Its Impact
30:47 Exploring Internal Family Systems
38:02 The Role of Perfectionism in Identity
39:06 Exploring Perfectionism and Its Parts
41:01 Understanding the Role of Perfectionism
43:12 The Beautiful Intentions of Perfectionism
46:18 Decolonizing Perfectionism
49:24 Perfectionism as a Characteristic of White Supremacy Culture
54:35 The Impact of Perfectionism on Creativity
01:00:52 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation
01:05:37 Redefining Excellence and Personal Standards
We welcome our first guest to the pod this week! *air horns* Astrologer, Political Comms Queen, Mommy & my BFF @Homegirl0racle pulled up to unpack my big FEELS about a French Manicure! We at the nail shop, y'all!
How do we know: Magic is Real? Get into the wand works of onychomancy, learn what you can manifest with your manicure, the cultural significance of Self-care, and MORE!
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It's been nearly 5 years since remote work put it's thumb on the scale of the myth of work/life balance. This week we reflect on the 3 components of burnout, and look at 6 solutions that helped me get over that hump and on my road to recovery.
Read this:
"Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA
And this:
"Against the Loveless World" by Susan Abulhawa
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Pluto enters Aquarius and I have things to say! This episode I discuss MONEY! Reflecting on the foundations of my financial literacy. I share how ancestral veneration taught me the value of cultural capital. We'll get into the emotions tied to money, how to identify and articulate our ACTUAL needs and ultimately become empowered sorceresses who make money do what we say!
This is still an independent production of me and my mini-schnauzer, Avery.
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Off the cuff, I don't want to talk about the election. But I did need to talk about how I know that Joy is a radical act of resistance. I didn't know I was big until I started getting smaller. The 5 P's of Self and other musings...
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I had so much things to say this week. They're all important. I turned on my video, let's see how long it takes for me to upload it to YouTube!
Here's the show:
1. Recording on the eve of the 2024 US Presidential Election was wild! I wrote a poem-ish thing about it.
2. The Glass Cliff is real but, The People Could Fly. So we stay Fly!
3. What does coaching have to do with it? What Black Women need.
4. The anatomy of a Discovery Call with @coachebonysaid
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If you're listening to this, I survived my journey to the Dept. of Motor Vehicles! In this episode I share a little bit about my journey. The price of resisting change, what a 250,000 year old cavern taught me about surrender, and what a pair of sweatpants taught me about facing my discomfort.
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I'm back outside - sort of. Re-entry can be a lot so I'm checking my fear of being perceived, letting go, and slowing down to integrate. Tune into hear how I am healing by joining a 40+ Double Dutch Club and elevating your EQ by breaking down the connection between what you NEED and how you FEEL.
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Escape Rooms are excellent classrooms for Self Leadership. Five years ago, a stranger told me that I would get tired of being covered in fish guts and I was today years old when I realized just how right they were. Let me tell you how I know that healing is possible. Magic is real. Love is the answer.
This week's episode starts with a reminder from Octavia E. Butler before delving into the interconnected frustrations, fears, and desires filling today's socio-political atmosphere. Are we building wealth while late stage capitalism crumbles or are we scrambling to secure fallout shelters with student loan debt and TikTok dances?
I still don't have a theme song, advertisements, or capacity to produce and edit the show without wall sliding into a dorsal shutdown so, the episodes are real stripped down and intimate. If you are interested in providing production assistance send an email to hello@ebonyisisbooth.com.
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Welcome to "Ask Me How I Know," the podcast created by me. Ebony Isis Booth, personal development coach, cultural strategist, and spiritualist. In this transformative podcast, I share my personal journey of healing, growth, and spiritual transformation.
Join me as we embark on a powerful exploration of self-discovery, rewriting my narrative, and reconnecting with Spirit. It is my hope that by sharing my own revelations and lessons learned, I can be of service to others who are on their own growth and healing journeys.
Whether you find yourself identifying as the caterpillar, cocoon, goo, or butterfly, this podcast is for you. I embrace the varying stages of emergence from the flames, guiding you towards the sky.
As a black woman who refuses to be confined by societal norms, Ebony dismantles and shatters systems of oppression. Through her podcast, she invites you to do the same.
Tune in to "Ask Me How I Know" and embark on a journey of personal transformation, learn to find magic in the mundane, ritualize your routines, unclench your buttcheeks and be at peace with the you of right now, right now.