In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali sits down with Crystal Ducharme, a full-spectrum birth doula, yoga instructor, and single mom, to explore her extraordinary pregnancy journey and how microdosing became part of her path to healing and connection.

Crystal opens up about navigating hyperemesis gravidarum, emotional trauma, and single motherhood—while discovering the spiritual and therapeutic power of psilocybin microdosing during pregnancy. She shares how it helped her build a stronger bond with her baby, reclaim her peace, and trust her body’s innate wisdom through a 42-hour home birth.

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📲 Instagram: @doingadetox

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In this heartfelt episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali sits down with Monique Nubia Sunshine, founder of the Monique Nubia Sunshine Foundation and Soul Harmony Holistic Wellness. Together, they dive into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause—a journey many women face but few talk about openly.

Monique shares her wisdom as a certified menopause wellness educator and herbalist, guiding women to reconnect with their bodies, embrace self-love, and navigate hormonal changes naturally.

✨ In this episode:

• Understanding the real phases of menopause—peri, menopause, and post
• How to journal your body’s changes and tune into your inner rhythm
• The connection between stress, diet, and hormonal imbalance
• Herbal allies for mood, energy, and balance
• Why this stage of life is actually a gateway to wisdom and power

Monique reminds us that menopause isn’t an ending—it’s an awakening. Through breathwork, herbs, and mindfulness, women can transform mood swings into magic.

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🌐 moniquenubiasunshinefoundation.org
📲 Instagram: @moniquenubiasunshinefoundation

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In this deeply moving episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali sits down with doulas Tammy and Toya to explore the sacred parallels between birth and death, the beginnings and endings that shape our human experience.

They share personal stories of motherhood, loss, and healing, offering heartfelt insights on how doulas support families through both life’s arrivals and transitions. Together, they talk about presence, advocacy, and the quiet power of simply holding space.

In this episode:

• Navigating grief and loss through compassionate support
• The healing role of presence and stillness
• Advocating for your choices in birth and beyond
• The importance of childbirth education and trusting your body
• Unlearning fear and reclaiming inner wisdom

This conversation reminds us that both birth and death are sacred thresholds—and that love, patience, and awareness can guide us through them all.

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In this soulful continuation of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali reconnects with returning guests Kassandra “Ajaluna” Carr of Ajaluna Wellness and Kiyona Miah of Kiy2Shanti for Life as Doulas, Part 2.

Together, they share the real, unfiltered side of birth work—the heart, the challenges, and the deep purpose behind serving mothers and families through one of life’s most powerful transitions.

In this episode:

• Safe and beneficial herbs for pregnancy and postpartum care
• The role of mindfulness, yoga, and grounding in motherhood
• Emotional energy and the importance of releasing trauma during pregnancy
• Why doulas are vital in modern birth spaces
• The physical and emotional toll of birth work—and how doulas practice self-care

This conversation is raw, wise, and full of gratitude—a reminder that birth is not just a medical event but a sacred journey of transformation for the entire family.

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Kassandra (Ajaluna) Carr - 🌐 ajaluna.com | IG: @ajalunawellness
Kiyona Miah - 🌐 ki2shanti.com | IG: @kiy2shanti

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In this heartfelt episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali sits down with fellow doulas Kassandra (Ajaluna) Carr of Ajaluna Wellness and Kiyona Miah of Kiy2Shanti to talk about the beauty, challenges, and sacred purpose of being a doula.

Together, they open up about their personal journeys into birth work, how they support mothers and families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and what it truly means to hold space during one of life’s most powerful transitions.

Whether you’re a mother, birth worker, or simply curious about holistic birth support, this episode reminds you that birth is sacred, and so are those who help bring new life into the world.

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Kassandra (Ajaluna) Carr - 🌐 ajaluna.com | IG: @ajalunawellness
Kiyona Miah - 🌐 ki2shanti.com | IG: @kiy2shanti
Yali Giovanni - 🌐 yaligiovanni.com | IG: @Yaligiovanni

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In this episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, menstrual educator and fertility awareness counselor Eva Garro shares how understanding your menstrual cycle can transform your relationship with your body.

She explains the Sympto-Thermal Method, a natural and holistic way to track fertility, balance hormones, and deepen body awareness. Eva also unpacks the difference between a cycle and a period, how each phase mirrors the seasons, and why fertility is a sign of overall health—not just reproduction.

Tune in to learn how self-awareness and body literacy can bring more confidence, clarity, and harmony to your wellness journey.

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🌐 havvafem.com
📧 info@havvafem.com
📲 Instagram: @havvafem
💫 Coming soon: Life Buddy Cycles

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In this episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, we welcome two powerful guests: Kassandra (Ajaluna) Carr, founder of Ajaluno Wellness, and Prince El, holistic wellness and finance advocate. Together, they share their Abundant Life Blueprint—a framework that blends spirituality, wellness, and financial wisdom to help you move from a mindset of lack to a lifestyle of true abundance.

We explore:
✨ Why abundance begins in the spirit and subconscious mind
✨ How cultural and family conditioning shape our relationship with money
✨ The importance of unlearning limiting beliefs to create space for growth
✨ Affirmations and daily practices to shift into abundance
✨ How legacy, community, and ancestral wisdom influence our financial and spiritual health

This powerful conversation reminds us that we are the currency. When we align our energy, mindset, and actions, abundance flows naturally—and it’s meant to be shared, not hoarded.

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Kassandra (Ajaluna) Carr - 🌐 ajaluna.com | IG: @ajalunawellness

Prince El - 📲 IG: @its_princejl | LinkedIn: Prince JL

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In this inspiring episode, Yali Giovanni sits down with Michelle Fletcher, founder of Holistic Wellness Network. From her beginnings as an IT professional to becoming a passionate advocate for clean eating and holistic wellness, Michelle shares how she transitioned her career and life to align with her true passion: health and fitness.

Together, Yali and Michelle discuss:
✨ Michelle’s journey from corporate IT to wellness entrepreneur
✨ How motherhood sparked her deeper interest in health and nutrition
✨ The life-changing discovery of whole food nutrition and plant-based supplements
✨ Practical tips for shifting to clean eating, even with a busy lifestyle
✨ Why community and accountability are key to sustaining wellness

Michelle’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to realign your life with your purpose. Whether you’re curious about clean eating or ready to make a change, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and practical steps to help you begin your journey.

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Website: Holistic Wellness Network
Instagram: @michellefletcher

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