Feel Your Feelings Episodes

How to cultivate compassion in everyday life with Dina Cantin
May 22, 2023

How to cultivate compassion in everyday life with Dina Cantin

Ofosu and Leah talk with former Real Housewife of New Jersey and activist for childhood cancer Dina Cantin about her journey toward living a life with more compassion. They also discuss practical tips for developing empathy a...

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Love and loss: What we can learn from puppies
April 3, 2023

Love and loss: What we can learn from puppies

Leah's neighborhood dog recently had puppies in her home, and she's feeling all the puppy love. She talks with Ofosu about the lessons in unconditional love, mindfulness, and contentment that we can learn from animals. They a...

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Why it’s a struggle to be vulnerable
March 27, 2023

Why it’s a struggle to be vulnerable

Vulnerability can be scary—even for meditation coaches. So Ofosu and Leah talk about how they've overcome that fear and why being vulnerable is important to grow. They also share their tips to help you embrace vulnerability a...

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Date Yourself
March 13, 2023

Date Yourself

What does it mean to #dateyourselfinstead? Ofosu and Leah talk about their experiences of taking themselves out on solo dates and why they're important, even if you're in a relationship. They also discuss tips to help you pri...

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Aging joyfully with
Feb. 20, 2023

Aging joyfully with "Mama" Ayesha Ali

Ofosu and Leah talk with Ofosu's mentor and teacher Ayesha Ali about her deliberate choice to pursue joy in the midst of growing older and going through difficult times. She shares her wisdom about how to embrace aging and fe...

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Racial trauma is real (Here's how to take care of yourself)
Feb. 6, 2023

Racial trauma is real (Here's how to take care of yourself)

Ofosu's had a lot on his mind since the release of the video footage of Tyre Nichols being brutally beaten. So he and psychologist Dr. Maryam Jernigan-Noesi check in with each other and discuss the impact that race-related st...

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How to feel all your feelings (and why you should)
Jan. 30, 2023

How to feel all your feelings (and why you should)

Ofosu and Leah are together in Los Cabos, Mexico, and take advantage of this face-to-face time to check in with their emotions. They discuss what it means to be able to express exactly how we’re feeling and why we don’t …

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MLK Day 2023: How to use words the MLK way
Jan. 16, 2023

MLK Day 2023: How to use words the MLK way

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is proof that our words have power. So to honor MLK today, Ofosu and Leah look back on their conversation from MLK Day 2022 and discuss what his impact means to them in 2023. …

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Is mainstream wellness culture toxic? (with Thosh Collins)
Jan. 9, 2023

Is mainstream wellness culture toxic? (with Thosh Collins)

Ofosu talks with photographer Thosh Collins about what we can learn about wellness from an Indigenous perspective. They also discuss the toxicity of mainstream wellness culture, the interconnectedness of your body, mind, and ...

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How to cope with the holiday blues
Dec. 19, 2022

How to cope with the holiday blues

The holidays can be a time of happiness and cheer, but not everyone experiences them this way. Ofosu and Leah talk all about the holiday blues and how they've coped with them in the past. They also share practical tips …

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Boosting your self-esteem with positive affirmations
Dec. 5, 2022

Boosting your self-esteem with positive affirmations

Many of us are quick to notice the good qualities in our family and friends, but acknowledging what we like about ourselves might not come as naturally. Ofosu and Leah discuss why, and how positive affirmations can be a tool …

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Turning poison into medicine with Tara Brach
Nov. 7, 2022

Turning poison into medicine with Tara Brach

Fear and anxiety can be unlikely allies, according to Tara Brach, a psychologist and leading mindfulness meditation teacher. Ofosu and Leah talk with her about how to get to the root of these difficult emotions and discover t...

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World Mental Health Day: Culture's impact on mental health
Oct. 10, 2022

World Mental Health Day: Culture's impact on mental health

In celebration of World Mental Health Day, Ofosu and Leah talk with Miwa Yasui, PhD, a clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago’s Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, ...

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Working through anger with Tara Brach
Sept. 26, 2022

Working through anger with Tara Brach

Even meditation coaches get angry from time to time. Ofosu and Leah work through some things that make them angry with Tara Brach, a psychologist and leading mindfulness meditation teacher. They discuss RAIN, a technique that...

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