Conscious Folk

“Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” That’s a doozy of a question isn’t it??  How do you even begin to answer something like that?Well, it’s the first question we both read in the book “Reflecting and Journaling Towards a Meaningful Life”; a book written by this week’s podcast guest, Counseling Psychologist, Brenda Roach.It’s also the first question we ask Brenda herself at the start of Season 2 Episode 9 and her answer transported all of us back to our childhoods.Can YOU remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?Join the discussion at www.consciousfolk.com.

Jessica Blotter is on a mission to change the world through the power of responsible tourism.A chance encounter on a trip to Belize sparked the flames of what would eventually become “Kind Traveler”; an online initiative that empowers travelers to positively impact the communities they visit through their signature Give + Get hotel booking platform.In this week’s episode of the “ Conscious Folk” podcast, Jessica speaks enthusiastically about the origins of “Kind Traveler” and the importance of leaving a lasting, positive impact on the places travelers most love to visit. 

This week’s guest, Dr. Ysanne Marville, originally thought she was going to be a dentist. Unsurprisingly, life had other plans and today she’s embraced her passion as a Senior Educational Psychologist.Her inspiration for a career pivot (at the tender age of 17 no less), came in the form of her younger brother who had been experiencing learning differences at school.Find out more about what exactly IS an Educational Psychologist and just how Ysanne is helping young kids (like her brother) to reach their full learning potential.

The Godfather of Fitness in Barbados isn’t new to this, he’s true to this!As lovers of fitness ourselves, we had an immensely entertaining and encouraging chat with George Griffith of Surfside Wellness Centre renown.Get into his wellness journey from childhood to godfatherhood on Season 2, Episode 6 of the Conscious Folk podcast!

Movement specialist, Kevin Moore, believes that Safe spaces and safe people are the first priority for any kind of meaningful embodiment.Enter the Reembody Method, a now 10 year old praxis that guides practitioners through the process of cultivating that safe space within their own body. Since being founded in 2013 in Hong Kong China, has been useful in addressing needs related to:Anxiety symptomsChronic painVertigoJoint painTight musclesConditioning plateausLow back painSnoring and other sleep disruptionsPlantar’s fasciitisKnee painSurgery recoveryPre- and postpartum issues (including stress incontinence)

In this week’s episode of Conscious Folk, Sueann Tannis reflects on how her Barbadian upbringing ably prepared her for a life as a Communications Leader in Washington DC at the United Nations Foundation. 

Labels don’t matter until they do. We’re talking all about the Queer Caribbean Experience with human rights activist Ro-Ann Mohammed on this week’s episode of Conscious Folk.Ro-Ann shares freely about her own journey of discovery and how it led her to Barbados and introduced her to found family.

It's been a while since Season 1 and we've had some MAJOR changes in the crew. 

Parenting our parents is a stage of life we all have to face at some point. It is indeed a sobering reality that Mental Health Coach, Jaycee Mayers walks us through with grace, helpful anecdotes and tips. Whether you're in this stage of life or need help preparing for it, trust us and take a listen to this episode. 

Grab this backstage pass and join us for the straightest of straight talk with Grammy-nominated, Barbadian musician,  Nicholas Brancker.