There comes a moment when choosing yourself is no longer optional, it is necessary.

In this solo episode, Roni shares a deeply honest reflection on the power of not settling in relationships, career, and life. From stepping outside her comfort zone and experiencing a brief heartbreak, to recognizing how staying in a misaligned job disrupted her peace, focus, and nervous system, Roni walks listeners through what it truly means to choose alignment over distraction.

This episode explores:

• How settling shows up in subtle ways

• Why temporary attention can pull you off purpose

• The impact misalignment has on your mental health and nervous system

• How faith, intuition, and discipline guide better decisions

• Why being hopeful and focused can coexist

If you’re in a season of building, healing, or learning how to trust yourself again, this conversation is a reminder that what you choose today shapes the life you live later.

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During menopause, your body isn’t just changing—it’s communicating. Hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, and mood swings are all connected to how your nervous system responds to stress.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Katashia joins Your Midlife Bestie, Roni, to explore how sound therapy, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation can bring real menopause relief and restore hormonal balance.

You’ll learn: 💆🏾‍♀️ What happens to your nervous system during menopause 🎶 How sound baths help calm stress and reduce symptoms 🌿 Simple ways to reset your body’s stress response at home 💫 Why holistic care is essential for women’s health and emotional well-being

Whether you’re struggling with brain fog, sleepless nights, or just trying to find calm in the chaos, this episode will help you understand your body on a deeper level and remind you—it’s possible to feel grounded, balanced, and whole again.

Ready to explore sound healing for yourself? Grab Dr. Katashia’s free eBook, “The Sound Therapy Experience,” and discover her favorite sound therapy speakersto get started. Visit blackgirlvitamins.com

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You show up. You lead. You care for others. But who holds space for you when you’re worn out?

In this solo episode, Roni opens up about her personal experience with burnout and high-functioning anxiety in midlife. She shares what it looks like when you’re the “strong friend” on the outside but emotionally drained on the inside. You’ll learn the hidden signs of emotional burnout, why high-achieving and first-generation women often push through without asking for help, and how to reset before your body forces you to stop.

Roni also gives practical tips for protecting your energy, managing how you show up for others, and identifying who’s truly showing up for you. If you’ve been running on empty, this episode is your reminder that rest is not a reward — it’s your responsibility.

Listen now and grab the free Reset Guide in the show notes to start your own pause-and-refill practice.

Reset Guide & Mental Health Resources

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