We're dropping into your feed to give you a little update about Tonic!

We're on a late summer break, so here is one of our favorite episodes from our archive. We'll be back with a new episode on September 18! On this week's episode we welcome our first guest host, Muneera Fontaine of Peaceful Earth Graceful Birth. With Muneera we talk all about womb wellness--from birth to menstruation to womb steams. We answer a few listener questions about doulas, advocating for yourself with your provider and when is the best time for a yoni steam. We end with the things giving us life--Wakanda, anti-racist mistresses, endorphins and more. Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to tonicpodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2g](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2g)

We're on a late summer break, so here is one of our favorite episodes from our archive. We'll be back with a new episode on September 18! Does fear keep you from living the life you want to live? Do you struggle with depression? On this week's episode we answer a listener question about overcoming fear and how to find healing when you can't afford therapy.  We also talk about navigating harm and maintaining relationships in movement work. We end with things giving us life--books, Will Smith singing La Bamba and trans reclamation of naming ceremonies. Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to tonicpodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2a](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2a)[](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2a)

We're on a late summer break, so here is one of our favorite episodes from our archive. We'll be back with a new episode on September 18!  How do you care for yourself while remaining connected and caring? Do you struggle with not taking things personally? Are you an empath? On this week's episode we answer a question from a listener who struggles as an empath who also tries to live by the principle of not taking things personally, inspired by the Four Agreements. We also talk about astrology as a tool for social change, and the things giving us life this week: holiday rituals and music. Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-1A](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-1A)

On this week's episode we answer a question inspired by a voice memo about dealing with identity-based triggers. We also talk about the idea of higher care, and our plans for our late summer break from Tonic. As always we end with the many things giving us life--yoga, podcast merch, music, performances, farms and design for the wellbeing of Black women. Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to tonicpodcast@gmail.com. We're on break until mid-September but we'll be happy to respond to your question when we return. Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-35](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-35)

On this week's episode we answer a question from a listener who struggled to breastfeed with her first child and is looking for guidance as she works through that experience in preparation for a second pregnancy. We also talk about our own experiences with family separation in the context of what is going on politically. We end with what is giving us life: cooking, cupping, World Cup dancing and friend support.  Trigger Warning: In our first segment we address a number of topics that might be triggering: family separation, violence and trauma. If you'd like to skip that segment, move ahead to the 34 minute mark for our phone a healer segment about breastfeeding.  We're also taking a brief late summer break beginning in August through mid-September. If you've been meaning to send in a question, now is the time before we record next week! Send us an email or a voice memo to tonicpodcast@gmail.com.  Show notes: https://wp.me/p8WzbP-31

On today's episode we recap our adventures at the Allied Media Conference and answer a listener question about soul loss and soul retrieval. Richael offers a deep teaching about soul loss and trauma healing practices from different global traditions. We also discuss how to approach this kind of healing and finding the right practitioner to work with. We end with things giving us life: vent diagrams, music, academics, functional technology and supportive colleagues.  Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to tonicpodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2Y](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2Y)

Do you struggle to hear your own intuition? On this week's episode we answer a listener question about trusting your gut, and why it can be difficult to leave challenging situations. We also talk about how to find the right healer for you, and the signs that a practitioner is the right fit. We end with things giving us life: teas, afrofuturist novels and floral tattoo artists. Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to tonicpodcast@gmail.com. [Help us cover our costs for the Allied Media Conference!](https://www.gofundme.com/hjamc) Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2V](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2V)

We're back ya'll. On this week's episode we catch up on what's been going on for us since our live episode--including challenges, an engagement, silent meditation retreats and speaking gigs. Then we get into our deepest question yet, which touches on substance use, fear, isolation, disclosure and dealing with difficult emotions. It's a brave question and our answers offer many different ideas for intervention and support. We end with what is giving us life--ukelele dharma songs, Wakanda inspired playlists and spiritual coaching. Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to tonicpodcast@gmail.com. [Help us cover our costs for the Allied Media Conference!](https://www.gofundme.com/hjamc) Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2P](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2P)

This week, we're bringing you back one of our early and most popular episodes. Does anxiety interfere with your sleep? Do you struggle with letting the day go in order to rest? On this week's episode we answer a question from a listener who has trouble going to bed, and thinks it might be related to anxiety. We've got a lot of suggestions for this issue, from sleep hygiene and rituals, to dealing with electronic and ambient pollution, to herbal assistance. We also talk about staying centered in these political times, the benefits of squatting and, as always, a few things giving us life. Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to tonicpodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-1v](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-1v)